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Inside ... 

Single parents 

aren’t alone 

page 9 

Steers in the clear 

Rodeo lovers have rip-roaring time at Pinky Marsh’s latest rodeo, without 

county interference, despite court ruling against the extravaganzas 

¡Las Margaritas: 

muy bueno! 

page 19 

Tony Powers/UCW photos 

Is third ‘Ice Age’ 

a cool summer treat 

News Briefs ........................................6 

Regan’s Rant ....................................12 

Sports.................................................16 

Arts ....................................................18 

Culinary ............................................19 

Movies ...............................................20 

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Neither a muggy Marshville weekend June 26 and 27 nor a Union County Superior Court defeat could keep irascible Thomas “Pinky” Marsh from 

thrilling more than 700 rodeo and dirt bike lovers at his latest rodeo at his Plaza del Toros Rio Grande farm. He got a thumbs down in a recent 

court ruling that upheld Union County’s right to revoke his rodeo permit, but Marsh (bottom right) with his fierce, bull-wrangling dog, Possum, 

warned earlier, “I’m going to do what I want.” The county didn’t intervene. There were rodeo events with bulls such as Hispanic Titanic, the 

Spanish Fighting Bull (top right), dirt bike tricks by 6-foot, 8-inch Kenny Steinke and other TeamFMXEast riders, and horse races. The Ultimate Bull 

Fighter Association’s Evan Allard (bottom left) clowned around to distract bulls from thrown riders. (Top right) This li’l cowpoke’s face says it all. 

Laying down the law 

Experts say Indian Trail Town Council’s decision 

to censor mayor’s comments is legal 

by Brian Carlton 

brian@unioncountyweekly.com 

Is it legal for a town council to censor a mayor’s official comments 

According to University of North Carolina School of 

Government experts, the answer is yes. 

Questions have been raised in recent weeks about the legality 

of Indian Trail Town Council’s June 30 decision to remove 

Mayor John Quinn’s comments from the town newsletter and 

Web site, calling his submissions negative and inappropriate. 

Two weeks earlier, the council also voted to limit Quinn’s communication 

with town staff and ban him from entering Town 

Hall’s nonpublic areas without the town manager’s authorization, 

following what Councilman Dan Schallenkamp called 

“unprofessional” behavior. 

Their actions are perfectly legal, said the School of 

(more on page 15) 

Waxhaw mayor hunting 

for research park 

supporters, investors 

Commissioners want to see firm interest 

before acting on idea 



Mayor Daune Gardner is canvassing the county to drum up 

“documented support” for the 3,300-acre research park she 

envisions for Waxhaw and neighboring Lancaster County, S.C. 

But town commissioners say they need more. Before they commit 

taxpayer dollars to the idea, they want a potential investor 

to step forward. So far, none have. 

Gardner has launched several initiatives in recent weeks 

to promote the proposed park, including visiting Stallings and 

the Waxhaw Rotary Club, and creating an online group on the 

social-networking site Facebook. The group had 171 members 

(more on page 7)

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More town budget increases than cuts in 2009-10 

Dispite widespread budget cuts elsewhere, 

nearly 58 percent of Union County 

municipalities’ budgets will actually 

increase next year. Eight town budgets are 

up, five are down and one is flat. 

Communities across the county focused 

on public safety and recreation. Among bigticket 

items were increases in law enforcement 

and fire department spending, money 

for parks, and funding for master plans to 

establish a downtown district, such as in 

Wesley Chapel and Weddington. 

Fairview 

Budget: $213,750 

Percent above or below last year: 

22 percent decrease 

Tax rate: 2 cents per $100 of assessed 

valuation 

Big-ticket items: $51,000 for planning and 

zoning, $60,000 for Fairview Volunteer 

Fire Department 

Hemby Bridge 

Budget: $127,607 



Tax rate: 2.5 cents per $100 of assessed 

valuation 

Big-ticket items: $41,480 for parks and recreation, 

$23,700 for government payroll 

Indian Trail 

Budget: $9 million 


25 percent increase 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $1.26 million for law 

enforcement 

Lake Park 





valuation 

Big-ticket items: $165,000 for landscaping, 

$83,280 for parks and recreation 

Marshville 

Budget: $1.9 million 


8.5 percent increase 

Tax rate: 38 cents 

Big ticket items: $607,207 for police, 

$191,698 for sanitation, $137,917 for 

highways and streets 

Marvin 





valuation 

Big-ticket items: $447,500 for parks and 

greenways land acquisition, $238,078 

for public safety, $121,750 for road 

improvements 

Mineral Springs 

Budget: $292,300 




valuation 

Big-ticket items: $46,035 for capital projects, 

$36,872 for planning and zoning 

Monroe 


Above or below last year: 11 percent 

increase 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $50.9 million for Electric 

Fund, $12.5 million for Water and Sewer 

Fund, $10.6 million for Airport Fund 

Stallings 



increase 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $500,000 for streetscaping, 

$250,000 for Transportation Fund, 

$236,000 for town administrator salaries 

Unionville 

Budget: $437,000 


decrease 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $80,000 in charitable 

donations, $60,000 for legal fees 

Waxhaw 



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valuation 

Big-ticket items: $1.3 million for police 

department 

Weddington 


Percent above or below last year: no 

change 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $180,000 for Providence 

Volunteer Fire Department, $75,000 for 

downtown master plan design consultant, 

$10,000 to paint town hall exterior and 

buy chairs for council meeting audiences 

Wesley Chapel 

Budget: $484,530 

Above or below last year: 10.7 percent 

increase 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $86,180 for parks and 

recreation, $10,000 for transportation 

study, $2,000 for Downtown Committee 

Wingate 


Above or below last year: 1.3 percent 

decrease 


valuation 

Big-ticket items: $1 million for Water and 

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Election fever 

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monthly invoices and receipts. 

If re-elected, she said she hopes 

to coordinate economic development 

activities as the Monroe bypass takes 

shape. “I want to work with the Turnpike 

Authority’s Right of Way Acquisition 

staff to encourage dislocated 

businesses to relocate 

within Stallings.” 

“We will also need to 

revisit the land-use plan for 

the Highway 74 corridor 

when bypass construction 

gets under way.” 

Paxton also wants to 

develop more green initiatives 

and a five-year plan 

Stallings Mayor 

Lynda Paxton for future revenue and 

spending. “It’s my intention 

to have our first capital-reserves ordinance 

in place before the end of this 

term,” she said. 

Paxton, a Stallings native, who has 

lived in the area for more than 40 years, 

also serves on the board of the Levine 

Senior Center in Matthews She has 

one daughter, Meredith, and a granddaughter, 

Kiersten. 

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Stallings officially has a 

two-person mayoral race so 

far, after incumbent Lynda 

Paxton announced June 25 

she’ll seek a second fouryear 

term. The Stallings 

mayor joins challenger Louis 

Phillipi, a former member 

of the Union County Board 

of Adjustment, saying she 

feels there’s still plenty of 

work to do. 

“I’d like to see some of 

the things we have under way to completion 

or at least off the ground,” Paxton 

said, citing the park master plan, 

the streetscape project and the evolving 

downtown master plan. 

Paxton, a Realtor with Keller Williams 

Realty in Stallings, said she’s 

proud of working to help revitalize the 

Spring Hill neighborhood and make 

town government transparent. She 

noted that recordings of town meetings 

and minutes are now available on the 

town’s Web site, along with employee 

salary information and a report of 

Waxhaw’s Kensington Elementary 

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A dozen members of the Kensington Elementary School community were busy June 27 clearing 

a path and creating an outdoor classroom with benches in the woods next to the school, 

8701 Kensington Drive in Waxhaw. The parent-teacher organization donated $500 to the 

project, led by teacher Glenn Baron (bottom left). Norwood Trucking in Waxhaw offered to 

cart away the debris. Samantha Creswell (bottom right) piled branches. The group included 

(front, left to right) Rich Berkowitz, Amy Creswell, Jennifer Abuaita, Cheryl Wall, Chad Holland 

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County libraries change hours 

All Union County public libraries will open a half-hour later at 9:30 a.m. on 

weekdays beginning Monday, July 6. The three branches – Union West in Indian 

Trail, Edwards Memorial Library in Marshville, and Waxhaw Branch Library – will 

close an hour earlier on the nights they’ve been open until 8 p.m. Weekend hours 

will remain the same. 

The Dickerson Local History and Genealogy Room in the Monroe Library’s new 

hours will be Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Thursday 

and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will remain open during weekend library hours. 

Hours were changed to ensure proper staffing, officials said. The library lost 

17 percent of its staff during the 2009 fiscal year as a result of budget reductions. 

For more information, visit www.union.lib.nc.us or call 704-283-8184. q 

Fire fees bill hung up in committee 

Legislation that would allow the Union County Board of Commissioners to 

double the maximum fire fees – to $100 per single-family home, for example – is 

stuck in the Senate Finance Committee, and it’s unclear if it’ll be heard before this 

year’s North Carolina General Assembly session ends after a budget’s adopted. 

House Bill 565, which applies only to Union County, would allow commissioners 

to increase the fees to head off fire district shortfalls. A timeline attached 

to the bill eliminates all fire fees by July 2010, possibly forcing a countywide fire 

tax. Some fire districts in Union County charge the fees; others rely on a tax for 

revenue. 

Commissioners passed a resolution in June asking that the bill be tabled because 

they don’t agree with the timeline. They might get their wish. The bill isn’t on the 

finance committee’s calendar for the next two weeks, which means it faces an 

uphill battle for approval. 

First, it would have to be read and debated in the Senate Finance Committee. 

If approved by the committee, it would go to the full Senate for a vote. Both would 

have to happen before the end of this legislative session, which usually ends after 

a budget is adopted. Senate and House lawmakers currently are negotiating a final 

budget draft. q 

Wolfe School gets green building 

certification 

Wolfe School, Union County Public Schools’ school for special-needs students, 

has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, which 

has been awarded to only four other new schools in the state. 

“We’re doing things that are green and sustainable to be good stewards of the 

Earth,” UCPS Executive Director of Facilities Don Hughes said in a statement. 

LEED, a registered trademark of the United States Green Building Council, is 

a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of 

high-performance green buildings. 

One reason Wolfe School was chosen for the LEED certification process is the 

special environmental needs of its students, according to the press release. The 

school’s small size, 26,000-square-feet rather than the average 96,000-square-foot 

elementary school, also makes the required design more affordable. 

“The extra things you do to get LEED were a good thing for the Wolfe students 

because of their sensitivity to the … built environment,” Hughes said. Natural 

lighting instead 

of fluorescent 

and higher frequency 

of air 

circulation are 

just two building 

features. 

Hughes said 

the district hopes 

to build all future 

schools with a 

green, sustainable 

design. 

However, it’s too 

costly to seek 

LEED certification 

on all new 

structures, the 

release said. q 

UCPS construction officials worked to get Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design certification for Wolfe School. LEED is the national 

benchmark for design, construction and operation of high-performance 

green buildings. 

Photo courtesy of UCPS 

Part of New Town 

Road closing 

temporarily 

The N.C. Department of Transportation 

will temporarily close a section of 

New Town Road near Chambwood Road 

in Sandy Ridge on Monday, July 6, weather 

permitting, to replace pipes. The road will 

reopen on Sept. 22 

Motorists going east on New Town Road 

should take New Town Road to Chambwood 

Road to South Potter Road back to 

New Town Road. Motorists going west on 

New Town Road should take New Town 

Road to South Potter Road to Chambwood 

Road back to New Town Road. 

For more information on this project, 

call the bridge maintenance engineer at 

704-283-6913. q 

SPCC offers auto 

body courses this 

summer for new 

job skills 

South Piedmont Community College 

will offer six-week auto body courses beginning 

July 6 and 7 to help train students who 

need new employment skills quickly. 

Four continuing education courses can 

be completed studying Monday through 

Thursday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All 

courses will be taught by Bobby Baucom in 

the Whitaker Applied Technologies Center 

on the L.L. Polk Campus, U.S. 74, in 

Polkton. 

Shop fundamentals, safety, materials 

and tools; vehicle construction, parts and 

components; minor panel alignment and 

replacement; and diagnosing and making 

minor sheet metal repairs will be offered. 

Registration is $75 for each course. To learn 

more, visit www.spcc.edu or contact Kathy 

Moore at 704-272-6405 or k-moore@spcc. 

edu. q 

Union Power 

employees raise 

$5,000 for hospice 

Union Power Cooperative employees, 

80 golfers and more than 20 hole sponsors 

raised $5,000 for Hospice of Union 

County at the ninth Annual Ray Jenkins 

Memorial Golf Tournament on May 16 

at Eagle Chase Golf Club in Marshville. 

The event honors Union Power lineman 

Ray Jenkins, a 20-year employee 

who passed away in December 1999 

from lung cancer. Proceeds each year 

go to the hospice in Monroe, which supported 

Ray and his family. 

Union Power employees in Monroe 

and Oakboro formed a fundraising committee 

this year to focus on raising funds 

for the Union and Stanly County hospices. 

The committee is planning several 

annual employee-sponsored fundraising 

events throughout the year. q 


Waxhaw park 

(continued from page 1) 

as of July 2. 

“Stallings was the beginning of my road 

show,” Gardner said. “I’ll be approaching 

all of the local governing bodies, as well 

as speaking to as many local civic organizations 

as possible as I seek to secure as 

much documented support for exploring 

this idea as possible.” 

Gardner isn’t expecting the municipalities 

to offer money but hopes for resolutions 

of support for the research park, 

which she believes would benefit the 

entire region. The proposed site includes 

1,200 acres that stretch from just west 

of Waxhaw-Marvin Road in Waxhaw to 

unincorporated Lancaster County, S.C. 

An adjacent 2,100-acre parcel stretches 

west to U.S. 521. The development would 

be similar to Raleigh-Durham’s Research 

Triangle Park and would target companies 

that specialize in energy-efficient 

and conservation-minded technologies. 

“I think that every local governing 

body in the south Charlotte region are 

potential stakeholders, in that this entire 

region stands to gain from this project,” 

Gardner told the Stallings Town Council 

on June 22. “This has the potential to 

bring (10,000) to12,000 quality jobs to 

the region.” 

The council agreed to add the resolution 

to its July agenda. 

Waxhaw commissioners said the support 

is appreciated but they need more 

than that to fully endorse the idea. “What 

you need to have are people ready to put 

the money down,” Commissioner Max 

Walker said. 

“I’m not going to vote to give any taxpayer 

money to the project until I see 

some potential investors. You know the 

old saying, money talks but BS walks.” 

Waxhaw, rather than a private company, 

is the project’s driving force, but 

doesn’t have the money to buy the land, 

estimated at $40 million. The land is 

owned by BB&T and Bank of America. 

On May 19, town commissioners 

tabled spending $25,000 on a “pitch 

packet” designed by Miami-based 

planning and architecture company 

Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. Commissioner 

Martin Lane said commissioners 

had questions about the location and 

investors. 

The packet, a concept of the park, 

was intended to be presented at a meeting 

of potential stakeholders – interested 

residents, business owners, and BB&T 

and Bank of America officials – originally 

scheduled for June. Without funds for 

the packet, the meeting was postponed 

and hasn’t been rescheduled. 

“I think it’s just going to take some 

stakeholders coming forward,” Lane said. 

“If we put our neck out and there aren’t 

any investors, we’ll have wasted our time 

and potentially taxpayer dollars.” 

He added that the town doesn’t need 


an investor to immediately sign on, but 

needs to see some interest. 

“We’re really excited about the concept 

of bringing not just jobs but goodpaying 

jobs to Waxhaw,” Lane said. “But 

there’s just the question of who’s going to 

finance it, because Waxhaw can’t afford 

to on its own.” 

Gardner said she understands that 

commissioners are hesitant about financially 

backing the idea without seeing 

interest and hopes to bring letters from 

towns, civic organizations and other 

groups to the board within the next two 

months. q 

News briefs 


YOUR CARDIOLOGISTS 

Have a New Union County Home 

These cardiologists are and have been committed to providing exceptional heart and vascular care 

to the Union County area. Now, they have a new home at Mid Carolina Cardiology (MCC), where 

they join a team nationally known for its quality care and groundbreaking research. And, because 

MCC and Presbyterian Healthcare are committed to keeping your care close to home, our new 

partners will continue to care for patients in Monroe. 

Community 

Sheriff offers tips for safe July 4th weekend 

Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey reminds residents to keep this Fourth of July 

holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone by being careful with fireworks and when 

swimming. 

Union County citizens should remember that most fireworks are illegal in this state, 

including sky rockets, mortars and bottle rockets. Many newcomers to the area are confused 

about what’s permitted by law and what isn’t. 

“An easy way to differentiate between legal or illegal fireworks is if the firework leaves 

the ground under its own power, then it is most likely illegal,” said Cathey in a press 

release. 

MCC and Presbyterian are honored to welcome these outstanding Union County cardiologists to the team. 

Together, we look forward to a continued tradition of providing lifesaving care to your local community. 

To make an appointment with one of these physicians, 

please call Mid Carolina Cardiology at 704-226-0500. 

1404 East Franklin Street, Monroe, NC 28112 

Christopher G. 

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Wesley Chapel neighbors cry 

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Private gun range owner Michael Land 

is free to shoot on his Wesley Chapel property 

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Just after 9:15 p.m., residents reported 

hearing gunfire in the area of Land’s 1402 

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statements and file a report. 

“The court order says he can resume 

the use of the property, so our hands are 

tied,” Cathey said. “Judge Spainhour said 

he can shoot and that can only be undone 

by some other court proceeding. They don’t 

let me overrule a Superior Court judge.” 

Land said he wasn’t at the property 

at the time of the July 1 incident. Land’s 

wife confirmed he was at the couple’s 

primary residence at 300 Timber Lane 

in Weddington. Land went to the property 

after hearing about the complaints of 

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“I wasn’t there and my sons don’t have 

access to the guns,” Land said, adding that 

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shoot was June 30. He suggested that what 

neighbors heard that night was possibly 

fireworks from the Stonegate subdivision. 

However, neighbors said they saw someone 

on an ATV-type vehicle driving on and 

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Land gave a statement to sheriff’s deputies 

as well. He said the property wasn’t 

locked up because his six sons had been 

staying there over the summer months. 

Neighbors, however, said they know the 

difference between gunfire and fireworks. 

“We don’t know who was on the property, 

but someone obviously had access to the 

guns and ammunition because they were 

used,” said Kathy Patterson, who’s house 

is next to Land’s. She said her family was 

on the house’s back patio when they first 

heard a succession of loud, high-powered 

shots at around 9:10 p.m. 

This was just the latest salvo in the 

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Bloomsbury Lane property in 1991 and 

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Wesley Chapel incorporated in 1998 and 

annexed Land’s property in 1999. The 

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In May 2008, Wesley Chapel adopted 

an ordinance that makes firing weapons in 

the municipality illegal in most instances 

and then ordered Land to stop shooting 

at the property. Land’s appeal of the 

village’s order eventually landed in court, 

and Spainhour on June 19 granted Land 

a temporary order allowing him to shoot 

until a final ruling is issued. 

Land said that since winning approval 

to shoot again, he can count on one hand 

the number of times he’s been at the property. 

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Not alone 

Union County’s single 

parents soon will have a 

new online resource 

by Kara Lopp 

kara@unioncountyweekly.com 

There’s a new resource for single 

parents – and it’s coming to a computer 

near you. 

Christ Our Shepherd Ministries of 

Matthews has launched “The Single 

Parent,” a bimonthly talk show that 

already airs on Mecklenburg County’s 

public-access television station. Soon, 

the show will reach Union County residents, 

who by the end of the month can 

watch it online at http://cosminstries. 

org. 

A single mother to daughters ages 

14, 12 and 9, Cheryl Stiegler of Waxhaw 

said there’s a need for single-parent 

resources in the area and is excited 

about the show. Her husband, Rick, 

died in March 2004 while training for 

the Boston Marathon. The 47-year-old 

never had had any health problems, she 

said. 

At left, Julie Jahn and “The Single Parent” hostess LePetite Deas brief 

Waxhaw guest Cheryl Stiegler (seated). Stiegler became a single mother 

five years ago when her husband died from a heart attack. 

“The whole concept of (“The Single 

Parent”) is wonderful,” said Stiegler, 

who was interviewed for the Oct. 6 

show. “You don’t realize how many 

young, single parents, whether divorced 

or widowed, are out here in (the area).” 

Julie Jahn, Christ Our Shepherd’s 

development coordinator, said the 

show’s goal is “to really give encouragement, 

nurturing and healing. We want 

(single parents) to know that (they’re) 

not alone and we love (them) and we 

understand.” 

It’s a message 

Stiegler appreciates. 

“In the very 

beginning I tried 

to be supermom. I 

thought, ‘I can do 

it all. I don’t need 

anybody,’” she said. 

“And I realized I 

can’t. It’s not making 

me a bad mom. 

It’s just impossible. I 

do need my friends 

to help.” 

The show is 

Christ Our Shepherd’s 

second recent 

attempt at a mass media resource, Jahn 

said. The ministry, created in the early 

1990s, had a radio show for about six 

months this year on WHVN AM 1240. 

With the population of single parents 

– including fathers who have or share 

custody – on the rise in recent years, 

Jahn said the nonprofit is eager to fill 

the resource gap. According to the U.S. 

Census Bureau, about 16 percent of 

custodial parents are fathers. 

“Media is kind of the way people 

Rick Crider/UCW photo 

Community 

hear these days,” she said, adding that 

the show’s working. 

“People have seen (show guests) out 

and about and have said, ‘Oh, we saw 

you on TV’ so somebody’s watching the 

show, and that’s a good thing,” she said. 

The show features interviews with 

local professionals, from chiropractors 

giving tips to a nutritionist demonstrating 

how to make healthy meals 

on a tight budget. Area single parents 

share their stories and advice, too. The 

Matthews Police Department will present 

safety tips on using bicycle helmets 

and car seats in a future show. 

Five years later 

Stiegler said five years later her faith 

is stronger and her girls would make 

their father proud. But they still have 

their tough days. 

“It’s very hard sometimes because I 

don’t get a break. It’s all me,” she said. 

“It’s a lot of decisions on your own. If 

anything, that’s the scariest part of this 

because what if something does go 

wrong So I pray and I just hope that God 

is directing me in the right direction and 

holding my kids in his hands.” q 

Election 


Board Chairman Robert 

Allen announced his candidacy 

June 30 for one of 

two seats on Indian Trail’s 

town council. Allen joins 

challenger Vince Howard, 

71, for seats currently 

held by Dan Schallenkamp 

and Mayor Pro 

Tem Shirley Howe, who 

haven’t said if they’ll run 

again. 

Allen said he wants Indian Trail 

to become a place where people can 

Indian Trail council candidate 

Robert Allen 

work and play, but the 

town needs to indicate 

how it would pay for 

new initiatives, such as a 

police department, before 

approving them. “It’s the 

same as budgeting for 

your home,” Allen said. 

“You want a big-screen 

TV. How are you going to 

pay for it” 

Allen, who runs R.W. 

Allen Financial Services, 

Inc. in Indian Trail, has 

lived in the town since 2000 with his 

wife, Teresa, owner of Indian Trail sports 

bar, The Bear’s Lair. He helped develop 

the county’s land-use plan while on 

the steering committee and was on the 

Union County Planning Board for five 

years, chairman for the past 18 months, 

until the county disbanded it. 

Allen said he feels it’s time to see 

what he could do in his community. 

“There are just so many opportunities 

that I think we’ve missed out on that I 

think I can help make happen,” Allen 

said, citing creating stronger developerrequirement 

ordinances, helping small 

local businesses create jobs and creating 

a police department. 

“If you want something from (developers), 

you have to (write it) in the 

guidelines,” he said. 

Allen said of helping small businesses 

grow, “We as a town don’t know 

what they want or how we can help 

because we didn’t ask. Why don’t we talk 

to them” 

Allen also said he believes Indian 

Trail is big enough to have a police 

department, but wants to see data on 

how residents would benefit. “Is (the 

service) going to be better if we get our 

own There are a lot of questions to be 

answered.” 

Candidates can file for the Nov. 3 

election July 6-17 at the Union County 

Board of Elections, 316-B Windsor St. 

E, Monroe. q 

News briefs 


Legal fireworks include sparklers, fountains, glow worms, snap pops and other similar 

novelty devices. Violators may find themselves cited, and their fireworks confiscated, he 

added. 

Fireworks, as enjoyable as they are to watch, can be dangerous and should only be 

handled by professionals, Cathey said. According to the U.S. Consumer Product and 

Safety Commission, there are nearly 9,000 emergency room-treated injuries a year associated 

with fireworks. Enjoy a safe Fourth of July by following these safety tips: 

• Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on 

the package for those fireworks permissible under the state statute 

• Keep a supply of water close-by as a precaution 

• Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection 

• Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud” 

• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets 

• Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures 

or flammable materials 

• Stay at least 500 feet away from professional fireworks displays 

• Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks 

Sheriff Cathey also warned citizens to use caution when swimming at a beach or pool. 

“Sadly, most deaths from drowning occur within a few feet of safety.” 


The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. 

The Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. To find 

out where lessons are offered or to enroll in a CPR/AED or first aid course, contact your 

local Red Cross chapter. At a swimming pool, take the following precautions: 

• If no lifeguard is on duty, don’t let children swim unless they’re accompanied 

by a responsible adult who knows lifesaving techniques and first aid 

• Post CPR instructions and directions to call 9-1-1 or your local emergency 

number in the pool area 

• Look around the pool area to be certain lifesaving devices are readily 

available for emergency use 

• Be sure covers are installed on all swimming pool drains. The suction created 

by the pool’s circulating pumps can be very dangerous unless it is reduced 

by covers 

• Take frequent breaks (about once an hour) where everyone gets out of the water, 

drinks water, reapplies sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and rests 

• If a child is missing, check the pool first. Go to the edge of the pool and scan the 

entire pool, bottom, and surface, as well as the surrounding pool area. 

• To reduce the risk of eye, ear, nose or throat infection from contaminated water, 

swim only in pools in which water quality is properly maintained. The water should 

appear crystal clear and be continuously circulated and maintained at a level that allows 

free overflow into the gutter or skimmer. There shouldn’t be a strong odor of ammonia 

or chlorine. q 



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Community 

News briefs 


UCPS names five new 

principals 

Union County Public Schools has named four new 

elementary school principals and one alternative school principal 

for the 2009-10 school year, effective July 1. 

Theresa Benson will take over at Walter Bickett Elementary 

School in Monroe replacing John Jones, now director 

of middle school education at Central Services in Monroe. 

Benson was an assistant principal at Hemby Bridge Elementary 

School in Indian Trail. 

Priscilla Davis will be principal of New Town Elementary 

School in Waxhaw. She was assistant principal at Kensington 

Elementary School in Waxhaw and replaces David Kafitz 

who becomes director of media and technology at Central 

Services. 

Currently assistant principal at Waxhaw Elementary School 

in Waxhaw, David “Jay” Jones is the new principal of Marvin 

Elementary School in Marvin. Jones replaces Denise Creech, 

who has requested to be reassigned to another position. 

Brenda Sue Kasell, is the principal of Weddington Elementary 

School in Weddington. She was an assistant principal 

at Wesley Chapel Elementary School in Wesley Chapel and 

replaces Mike Sabrinsky, who retired. 

The new principal at South Providence 

School in Waxhaw is Barry Ross, 

currently an assistant principal at Forest 

Hills High School in Marshville. Ross 

replaces Dana Crosson, who is director 

of secondary education at Central 

Services in Monroe. q 

Photos courtesy of UCPS 

Priscilla Davis 

Theresa Benson 

David “Jay” Jones 

Barry Ross 

Brenda Sue Kasell 

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The best of Union County’s 2009 high school graduates 

Editor’s note: This summer, Union 

County Weekly is featuring profiles of 

two outstanding, new graduates from 

each of the county’s high schools. The 

young man and woman featured each 

week were chosen by their principals 

based on their exemplary academic and 

extracurricular performances. Union 

County Weekly congratulates these 

exceptional students and wishes them 

success in the future! 

Monroe High School 

Monroe 

India Prather 

Hometown: Monroe 

Age: 17 

High school activities: Prather was 

cheerleading captain 

and the Key, Tobacco 

Reality Unfiltered, 

Latin American and 

Spanish club presidents 

her senior year. 

Her junior year she was 

National Honors Society 

president. She also 

served on the Superintendent’s 

Student 

Advisory Council and 

student council. She 

was student body vice 

president. 

College plans: Prather received a full 

scholarship to attend Wake Forest 

University, including the Wake Forest 

Merit Scholarship. She also received 

more than $40,000 in other scholarships, 

including the Wachovia (Wells 

Fargo) Dependent and Coca Cola 

scholarships. 

She hopes to double major in international 

studies and Spanish and double 

minor in Latin studies and public 

policy. She wants to be an ambassador 

to South America. “A lot of American 

companies are oppressing these people,” 

she said. “I feel I can be the voice 

to help them.” 

High school highlight: “It would definitely 

have to be the moment I was 

selected to go to governor’s school,” 

which she attended for 

Spanish, Prather said. 

“The best moment 

was knowing that they 

weren’t going to grade 

us,” she said. “We 

didn’t have to compete 

with each other.” 

Dr. Doreen Dotalo’s 

comments: “She’s an 

extremely bright and 

capable young woman 

who has been very 

involved. … We are 

very proud of her.” 

Most important lesson learned in high 

school: “It would have to be prioritizing.” 

She said it’s important to set priorities 

early in high school. 

Advice to freshmen: “Your freshman 

year is your most important year. You 

have to take it and run 

with it,” she said. “Find 

something you’re passionate 

about. Just 

from you helping one 

person, they may help 

five.” 

Jesus King 

Hometown: Monroe 

Age: 17 

High School: Monroe 

High School 

High school activities: 

King ran cross country 

and track and was the 

co-captain on both teams. He was also 

a member of the Key Club, Science 

Olympian and Link Crew, which 

helped freshmen make the transition 

to high school. He was the squadron 

commander in ROTC and a Senior 

Patrol Leader in his Boy Scout troop. 

He earned the Eagle Scout Award for 

building two benches at Monroe High 

School. 

College plans: King will attend the University 

of North Carolina-Greensboro 

on a full ROTC scholarship. After college 

he plans to join the Air Force. King 

will major in biochemistry, having been 

inspired by his advanced placement 

biology teacher. 

High school highlight: “The time I spent 

playing sports and the 

friends I made doing it,” 

King said. He remembers 

the first wrestling 

match he won. At the 

tournament, he lost 

the first two matches 

and won the third in 

overtime. 

Dr. Doreen Dotalo’s 

comments: “He’s very 

involved in the day to 

day life of the school 

and a hardworking 

young man.” 

Most important lesson 

learned in high school: “You can never 

work hard enough for one specific 

thing,” King said. He would train for 

cross country meets over the weekends, 

and after he ran the race, he’d realize 

that he could have prepared more. 

Advice to freshmen: King encourages 

freshmen to try out for teams and get 

involved in clubs to see where they fit 

in and what they enjoy doing most. 

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Maybe Mom 

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I’m not as deprived as I 

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by Regan White 

regan@unioncountyweekly.com 

When I think back on my childhood 

and try to recall things my parents 

denied me, the list is very short. Sure, 

there were the everyday things that my 

parents said no to – unlike my sister, 

who never asked for anything, I was a 

mouthy kid who took a shine to most 

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these denials stand out, because these 

were things I didn’t really want. I was 

just running my mouth. And for a girl 

who liked pretty much everything she 

saw, it was prudent of my parents to 

put their feet down on a regular – if not 

hourly – basis. 

That said, I was spoiled and I know 

it. It’s crazy and deliriously wonderful 

to know that in my entire childhood I 

only can think of two things I never had: 

Candy Land and Sea-Monkeys. 

I really wanted Candy Land. All my 

friends owned it (one of the primary reasons 

my mom refused to buy it). She also 

pointed out repeatedly that there was 

nothing to the game. One didn’t learn 

anything playing it past the age of 3. Or 

that was her argument anyway. 

We would later learn the game was 

created by a polio survivor, Eleanor 

Abbot, as a game that could be enjoyed 

by children suffering from the disease. 

Who’s the bad guy now Then again, 

as mom might point out, I didn’t have 

polio and was fully capable of running 

around over settling into a board game 

that didn’t even require simple math. 

For a mom who made it her mission to 

make everything educational, a game 

that included a character with the gross 

misspelling “King Kandy” just rubbed 

her the wrong way. 

It didn’t matter. Anytime I saw that 

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from friends’ closets, I’d beg them to take 

it out so we could play. You should’ve 

seen the looks. They didn’t know I was 

making up for years without Princess 

Lolly and the Gingerbread People. (Is it 

a coincidence that sounds like the name 

of an awesome band I think not.) 

And still, my Candy Land void wasn’t 

felt acutely. 

It wasn’t until the other day at work 

that I was reminded of the only other 

thing I was ever deprived of, so I guess 

I’m not really scarred. 

I knew what they were the moment 

the tank showed up on my co-worker 

Debbie’s desk. “Are you breeding Sea- 

Monkeys in there” I asked, curiously 

looking at the clear plastic tank. 

“Yes!” Debbie said. “Isn’t it 

wonderful” 

Staring at the empty water, I nodded 

slowly. She explained that the water 

needed to be purified for 24 hours before 

the eggs could be added. The official 

Sea-Monkey Web site said bottled water 

is best to start the tank before adding 

“water purifier” to create a safe Sea- 

Monkey environment. The site adds, 

“If you cannot afford (bottled water), or 

bottled water is not available, boil tap 

water and let it stand overnight before 

using it.” 

I would argue that if you can’t afford 

a $1.29 bottle of water, then maybe you 

shouldn’t be shelling out $8.99 plus tax 

for a starter kit of your very own brine 

shrimp. 

So we waited 24 hours. And Debbie 

added the “Instant Live Eggs.” It took 

another five days before we could make 

out the tiny things. Thank goodness the 

wait occurred largely over a weekend. 

So we all came in on a recent Monday 

and I can’t even tell you what they 

looked like. Not that the cartoonish, 

flesh-colored creatures on the Sea- 

Monkey box are anything to get worked 

up about. The drawings make them look 

like two-legged aliens with merman fins. 

These don’t look like that. They don’t 

even look like shrimp. 

They just look unnatural. 

“Aren’t they adorable and absolutely 

magical” Debbie asked. 

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“I think my mom was right – they’re 

filthy little things,” was all I could 

muster. 

Despite a couple days of dormancy 

when we thought they all bit the big one, 

the Sea-Monkeys continue to grow bigger 

and more disgusting. They’ve proven 

to be quite educational around the 

office. It’s hard to focus on story editing 

when two Sea-Monkeys have been having 

relations for two days straight in the 

next room. I hear they can copulate for 

three days, a goal Debbie’s Sea-Monkeys 

seem to be attacking. 

What’s so wonderful about Debbie 

is that she’s the most beautiful parent, 

even to creatures as ugly as these 

Sea-Monkeys. She doesn’t have children 

yet, but you can tell even if they 

emerge looking like the briny offspring 

she raised first, she’ll still love them 

unconditionally. 

She’ll argue with the rest of us about 

their amazing biology. Sometimes she 

waxes poetic about their (very wide-set) 

black eyes and the nasty way they move 

their bodies. (Think millipede but in the 

water – and stranger.) But to her, they’re 

beautiful. 

According to the Sea-Monkeys distributors, 

this tank could last around two 

years if Debbie plays her cards right and 

feeds and aerates the tank properly. I’ve 

been tempted to buy her an upgraded 

tank – maybe with a light on top, and a 

castle or spaceship inside – but I feel as 

though I’d be condoning the activity. 

And while the miracle of life takes 

place on a daily, maybe hourly, basis on 

Debbie’s desk, I can’t help but think my 

mom was right in never buying me my 

own tank of Sea-Monkeys. I also keep 

wondering how many tanks of failed critters 

have been poured mournfully into 

our water systems. The Sea-Monkey site 

assures: “Sea-Monkeys are in no way 

harmful to humans or the environment. 

If they somehow find their way into natural 

waterways or sewer lines, they simply 

will not be able to survive outside of 

the formula.” 

Yeah, but that doesn’t mean I want to 

swallow one of the little buggers, either. q 

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Community 

Local Realtor offers Deals on Wheels 

Bus tours of area real estate 

foreclosures pick up steam 

by Regan White 

regan@unioncountyweekly.com 

Recently, First Properties of the 

Carolinas Realtor Paula DeCarbo was 

leafing through a copy of the National 

Association of Realtor’s REALTOR Magazine 

and an idea popped up. 

“Someone was doing tours 

of real estate foreclosures 

in another city and I didn’t 

know of anyone doing it 

here, so I thought I’d do it,” 

she said. 

“It’s such a hot topic. 

Everyone is always interested 

in a real estate deal anyway, 

and there are so many of 

them out there and it’s such 

a great time for people to be 

thinking about buying.” 

The Deals on Wheels tour 

began in May featuring bus 

tours of real estate foreclosures 

and bank-owned properties in south 

Charlotte, Lake Wylie, Fort Mill, Rock 

Hill and, occasionally, Union County. 

The three-hour tours leave from the First 

Properties of the Carolinas office, 11040 

S. Tryon St. in Charlotte, every Saturday 

at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Tours are customized for attendees, 

DeCarbo said. “Some people are buying 

for themselves and that’s a very different 

process than those buying to rent, flip or 

for investment purposes. 

“We do different price ranges, too. We’ll 

cover $100,000 to $250,000 in one tour, 

and $250,000 to $500,000 in another. 

There’s more and more foreclosures 

coming in those 

larger mortgages, and statistics 

tell us we should see 

more of those jumbo buyers 

getting caught in this.” 

Tours typically have room 

for seven. If only three or 

four people are interested, 

DeCarbo takes them around 

by car. “If you keep pace 

with me ... you could see a 

dozen homes.” 

Reaction to the tours has 

been “very positive,” she 

said. “I think everyone is 

pleased. 

“I’d say two people are on the brink of 

completing contracts right now. And it’s 

an education process because we’re in 

the car or van and talking about the forms 

that are needed. 

“It’s not a stagnant market. It changes 

all the time and the rules and regulations 

in each state change.” 

That information benefits DeCarbo, 

too. “I’m finding some great deals because 

it forces me to do the research,” she said. 

“And it’s a lot easier when people call me 

and they need a certain thing.” 

The tours are conducted by DeCarbo 

and Ken Davis of the DeCarbo/Davis 

Group at First Properties. Together they 

have 22 years of experience in the area. 

The tours are free. “If it gets real big 

and I have to rent more vans, that’ll be different,” 

DeCarbo said, adding if interest 

continues she’ll add weekday tours. 

Tours include all home data, including 

tax information, mortgage charts and all 

necessary forms for purchasing and guidelines. 

Refreshments also are offered. 

As for the big economic picture, 

DeCarbo is optimistic. “I really do feel 

residential real estate will be one of the 

catalysts to bring us out of this (recession) 

and correct all the economic craziness,” 

she said. “Everyone I’ve spoken with 

sees a difference and a (real estate sale) 

pickup.” q 

To reserve a seat for a Deals on Wheels 

tour, call 704-906-0101 or 704-737-4701. 

Visit www.homesincharlotte.com for more 

information. 

Letters 

to the Editor 

Mayor’s wife speaks out 

I’ve never liked being in the spotlight. 

I’ve never written to a newspaper, 

but I’ve had to endure too much of the 

turmoil from Indian Trail’s Town Hall to 

remain silent. I’m Mayor John Quinn’s 

wife, Beth, and since many of you don’t 

know us, I want to introduce you to the 

real John Quinn. 

I’m proud to tell you that my husband’s 

an honest man who loves to help 

people. He’s hardworking, intense and 

passionate about what he believes. He 

has discernment and vision, as well as 

courage to stand for his convictions. He 

loves our country and those who protect 

it. My husband isn’t a politician, but he 

ran for the office of mayor because he 

wants to serve his God and country. 

More than anyone else, I know 

how tirelessly he’s worked to make our 

town a better place to live. He’s been 

an enthusiastic spokesman for Indian 

Trail and has spent countless hours 

writing glowing reports about our town 

and has appeared on radio and TV to 

promote programs. His efforts have 

contributed greatly to our town being 

recognized as one of the best places to 

live in America. 


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Indian Trail mayor 


Government’s David Lawrence, an expert 

on county and town legal issues. 

“It would depend on the situation, 

(because) First Amendment law is complicated,” 

Lawrence said. “There are 

certain platforms for speaking that are 

protected and others that 

aren’t.” 

Lawrence said in this case 

the newsletter and Web site 

are official communications 

and public comment isn’t 

allowed, so the town determines 

what can and can’t be 

said. 

“If they made the Web 

site or newsletter available 

for anyone to comment, then 

there’s a First Amendment 

problem,” Lawrence said. “But restricting 

the mayor’s comments is well within 

their rights.” 

Lawrence added that council members 

can set the guidelines for what’s said 

in any official communication because 

they’re elected to serve in that capacity. 

The same applies in other areas, such as 

Mayor John Quinn 

restricting the mayor’s access to employees, 

Lawrence said, adding that such 

restrictions could just as easily be placed 

on other council members if the council 

so chose. He cited North Carolina General 

Statute 160A-67, which states that 

“except as otherwise provided by law, the 

government and general management of 

the city shall be vested in the council.” 

The statute says that as 

the municipality’s figurehead, 

the mayor presides 

over meetings, casts tiebreaking 

votes and can call special 

meetings, and is recognized 

as the municipality’s head for 

official correspondence or 

actions such as grant awards 

or enforcing federal laws and 

regulations. 

“That’s perfectly reasonable,” 

Quinn said, adding, “I 

do understand that in any official capacity, 

the council majority determines what 

to say on behalf of the town. I’ve followed 

that all along.” 

Quinn drew criticism for the comments 

he submitted for the town’s latest 

newsletter, questioning the motives of 

those in local government. “I believe 

that the desire to become a government 

‘insider’ has derailed many elected 

officials who started out with good 

intentions,” Quinn wrote. 

“As the focus on going along to get 

along increases, the official becomes disconnected 

from the taxpaying citizens he 

or she is supposed to be looking out for.” 

Quinn said had he known council 

members had issues with the content, 

he would have scrapped it and put something 

else in the newsletter. He said he 

saw the comments as those of an individual 

citizen expressing opinions, rather 

than official word from the town. 

“No one’s ever engaged me on any of 

this (until) after the fact,” Quinn said. 

“I would have been happy to rewrite the 

comments and resubmit.” 

Quinn added that lack of communication 

is the town’s major problem and 

he’s still willing to work with the staff 

and other council members. 

Finding common ground 

School of Government mediation 

expert John Stephens said to re-establish 

a working relationship, the mayor and 

council should focus on a noncontroversial 

project. “See if there is some town 

Community 

program to focus and build on, some 

project they can all see to completion,” 

Stephens said. 

“Such a project starts rebuilding a 

certain amount of noncontroversial communication.” 

One such project could include 

promoting the fact that Family Circle 

magazine recently named Indian Trail 

one of the nation’s top 10 towns for raising 

a family. The town will be included in 

the magazine’s August 2009 issue. The 

magazine selected the winners from a list 

of 1,700 municipalities with populations 

ranging from 15,000 to 150,000. The 

top 10 had to meet six criteria, including 

having affordable homes, quality schools, 

access to health care, green space, a low 

crime rate and financial stability. 

Stephens said he’s had conversations 

with some involved in the dispute 

but wouldn’t comment on his advice to 

them. He suggested, however, that the 

parties find someone not in office who 

both the mayor and council trust to work 

as a go-between. 

“For any situation that gets to this level, 

things have built up over time, and it’s 

hard for anyone involved to look at it with 

an unbiased opinion,” Stephens said. q 

Letters 


John learned the importance of good 

customer service from watching his 

grandparents run their hotel business. 

He has modeled courtesy and respect 

with his insurance customers, citizens 

and town staff. However, he has disagreed 

with some of the proposals to 

spend your tax money on things that 

aren’t the citizens’ highest priorities. 

I consider recent accusations by four 

council members against John ridiculous. 

He’s standing up for your right to 

have your tax money spent the way you 

want. I believe the outrageous actions 

taken by these council members show 

they don’t care to hear your voice. Considering 

how far they’re willing to go to 

shut him (and you) out, I hope town 

citizens will get involved. If the town 

council’s allowed to get away with shutting 

the mayor out of town government, 

your advocate will be gone. 

Please consider attending the next 

council meeting or checking the latest 

items approved in the new budget. 

I hope you’ll ask the town council and 

staff questions and let them know your 

views. 

Please come and say hello to us on 

the Fourth of July. I’ll be proudly riding 

in the parade with my husband and 

we’d really like to meet you. 

Beth Quinn 

Indian Trail 

Crime in Monroe 

I have a simple reply to everyone 

in our district and everywhere for 

that matter, if you are an American 

citizen. When seconds count, remember, 

the police are just minutes away. 

For all those that do not understand 

the above statement in any way, 

I can only say, you are part of the 

problem. I will consider anyone that 

doesn’t “get it” dangerous around 

myself, my family and my property. 

I am not shunning people or neighbors, 

but I cannot continue to afford other 

peoples’ political and socially correct 

mistakes. I have a God-given right, a 

natural-order right, and, last but not 

least, a constitutional right to protect 

all that I have. As it is, we as a society 

seem willing to pretend that the authorities 

are responsible for protecting us, 

even if it kills us. Not me. 

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Team,Title 

Porter Ridge T-ball squad 

culminates strong season 

with state championship 

by Aaron Garcia 

aaron@unioncountyweekly.com 

On June 29, Porter Ridge’s 6-year-old 

Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken League All-Stars 

got a taste of big-time baseball when they 

won the Western North Carolina State 

Tournament. 

Porter Ridge toppled Indian Trail 28-10 

that night. 

The tournament, held at the Matthews 

Athletic and Recreation Association fields, 

gave players the full treatment, complete 

with a public-address announcer introducing 

batters as they went to plate and 

music between the innings. 

For many of the young players, the 

championship game’s 8 p.m. start time 

was their first opportunity to play under 

the lights. 

“The tournament was first-class,” Por- 

ter Ridge head coach Kevin Wilhoit said. 

The players were equally impressed. 

“It was exciting,” said Michael Psaroudis, 

who plays first base. “I had lots and 

lots of fun.” 

The team featured 10 6-year-olds and 

two 5-year-olds from the Porter Ridge Athletic 

Association T-ball league. Wilhoit, who 

coached a team during the regular season, 

was pleased with how well his collection of 

all-stars performed in the state tournament 

– especially since, on many occasions, 

T-ball players often are more impressed 

with flowers and butterflies in the outfield 

than the action of the game itself. 

Instead, the high school graduating 

classes of 2021 and 2022 gave Union 

There hasn’t been much complaining 

about the Charlotte Bobcats’ two selections 

during last week’s NBA Draft, and 

Seriously 

Speaking 

by C. Jemal Horton 

jemal@unioncountyweekly.com 


The Porter Ridge Athletic 

Association’s 6-year-old Babe 

Ruth/Cal Ripken League All-Star team won the Western 

North Carolina State Tournament this week. Team members include (front row, 

from left) Haden Ruby, Mylan Cason, Davis Joye, Camden Gray, Tommy Miller and Blake Harold; 

and (middle row) Jacob Bowman, Reagan Smith, Jacob Ledford, Michael Psaroudis, Aaron Hough 

and Garrett Snyder; (back row) coaches: David Joye, Kevin Wilhoit and Dino Psaroudis. 

County fans a sneak peek at what’s on the 

horizon. 

“These kids are the best of the best,” 

Wilhoit said. “We actually got outs – and 

a lot of (them). We had kids who could 

catch the ball and knew where to throw 

the ball without being told. These kids are 

really good kids.” 

Third baseman Jacob Bowman joined 

Psaroudis on the other corner of the infield, 

For Bobcats, lack of draft-night 

fanfare is a good thing 

there are a couple reasons for that. 

For one thing, there still aren’t a lot of 

people who care what the franchise does 

these days. (I know the guys at Time Warner 

Cable Arena cringe when I write such 

Photo courtesy of Michelle Ruby 

while shortstop Haden Ruby and second 

baseman Davis Joye made up the middle 

infield. Reagan Smith took the mound, 

while Aaron Hough guarded the plate. 

Garrett Snyder, Jacob Ledford, Mylan 

Cason, Camden Gray, Blake Harold and 

Tommy Miller all split time in the outfield. 

Wilhoit explained that because the players 

are so young, the enormity of the cham- 

things, but it’s the inconvenient truth.) 

But here’s the biggest reason there 

haven’t been any local draft complaints: 

The Bobcats actually did a good job with 

their picks. 

It wasn’t a great draft for Charlotte, 

but there’s nothing wrong with that. 

You’re not exactly going to light up the 

night when you pick 12th and 40th. But 

the Bobcats addressed their most important 

need: an athletic backup for starting 

shooting guard Raja Bell – someone who 

can play inspired defense and occasionally 

jump over people on his way to the 

basket. 

Charlotte got that person when it 

pionship, even in the minutes before the 

first pitch, somewhat escaped his players. 

“They’re still kids,” Wilhoit said with a 

laugh. “I had one kid before the champi- 

onship game say, ‘If we win this game, we 

play the championship.’ He didn’t even 

realize we were playing in the champi- 

onship game. 

“But I didn’t tell them any differ- 

ent because I didn’t want to get in their 

heads.” 

The players figured it out eventually, 

especially after the game’s final out was 

recorded. 

“My dad picked me up and he was 

very excited, and I was, too,” said Psa- 

roudis, whose father, Dino, is an assis- 

tant coach. 

Ruby, whose favorite player is fel- 

low shortstop Derek Jeter of the New 

York Yankees, said he and his Porter 

Ridge teammates hugged after the 

win. Ruby said he was “very, very 

excited” and also has big plans for 

his new trophy. 

“We’re going to put it on the 

shelf (in our living room),” he said. 

The state-championship win 

gave Porter Ridge the opportunity to 

play in the Southeast Regional Cal Ripken 

Championships in Mobile, Ala., July 9-12. 

But because of scheduling conflicts, not 

to mention economic concerns, the team 

will not make the trip. 

The young all-stars decided their state 

championship would be the perfect end- 

ing to their storybook season. 

“It’s tougher for the adults to accept 

than anything, because we know how good 

we are and the chance we have to succeed 

(in Alabama),” said Wilhoit, whose team 

outscored opponents 149-100 in their six 

round-robin tournament games. 

But even with the abrupt end to the 

season, the players accomplished the biggest 

goal of youth sports. 

“We had a great time, we played well and 

we saved our best two games for last,” said 

Joye, the Porter Ridge second baseman. 

“I had a lot of fun playing with the guys 

on my team.” q 

chose Duke University product Gerald 

Henderson at No. 12. 

The Bobcats also added much-needed 

depth to their front court by taking Xavier 

(Ohio) University forward Derrick Brown 

with the 40th pick. 

Nope, neither pick screams “superstar!” 

No need to entertain the idea of 

them becoming one-name players – a la 

Kobe or LeBron – or catchy nickname 

types – a la “D-Wade” or “A.I.” But Henderson 

and Brown are solid picks. 

Henderson is especially intriguing. 

Last week, I said I’d prefer the Bobcats 

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No. 12, but New Jersey had already taken 

him with the 11th pick. Henderson is a 

very strong alternative. 

Yep, the kid needs to work on the shooting 

aspect of shooting guard, but that’s a 

minor obstacle. I know there’s an idealistic 

sentiment out there that shooting 

guards should be the best outside scoring 

threats on a basketball team, but it’s time 

to get over that. 

In modern basketball, especially the 

NBA, shooting guard actually means 

scoring guard. Quick: Name the top five 

shooting guards in the league. My group 

includes Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, 

Dwyane Wade, Manu Ginobili and Brandon 

Roy. Now name the pure three-point 

shooter in that group. 

The game has changed. Get over it. I’d 

even argue that the majority of top-shelf 

starting shooting guards in the league 

always have been better scorers than 

shooters, but that’s another column. 

All I’m saying is Henderson, who made 

about 34 percent of his three-pointers last 

season at Duke, doesn’t have to become 

some marksman to be a successful shooting 

guard in the NBA. 

Would it make him more of a threat 

Yes. Would it make the Bobcats more dangerous 

Without a doubt. But with Henderson’s 

muscular, 6-foot-5, 215-pound 

frame, desire to defend and decent shooting 

ability, he has the accoutrements to 

perform well under Bobcats coach Larry 

Brown’s tutelage. 

The 6-8, 227-pound Derrick Brown is a 

bit of a hybrid forward. He’s a solid scorer 

(nearly 14 points per game in college last 

season) and an effective rebounder (6.1 

per game). Many teams had him projected 

as a first-rounder, including the 

Bobcats, but he tumbled on draft night 

after choosing to bypass his junior season 

at Xavier. 

Although Brown’s a bit of an unknown, 

having played in the Atlantic 10 Conference, 

this wasn’t a risky pick at all. 

For starters, selecting Brown coincided 

with the Bobcats’ decision not to extend 

a qualifying offer to power forward Sean 

May, the former North Carolina Tar Heel 

who’s struggled with injury and weight 

issues throughout his four-year NBA 

career, during which he played in about 

25 percent of his games. 

Although I’d love to see May make 

it – there really aren’t many classier 

guys in the NBA – he was too much of 

an unknown. Almost every week, it was 

something: Would his brittle knees let 

him down again Would he finally be 

down to the playing weight the Bobcats 

targeted for him 

If May signs with another team and 

becomes the second coming of Karl 

Malone, the Bobcats brass still should 

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be able to sleep at night. For whatever 

reason, things just couldn’t work out for 

May in Charlotte. It’s time to give someone 

else a chance, and bringing in a guy 

like Derrick Brown, who admitted he’d be 

playing with a bit of a chip on his shoulder 

after seeing his draft stock plummet, 

is a good start. 

And then there’s the Gerald Wallace 

aspect. 

The sad truth is, each season, we can 

expect Wallace – the Bobcats’ freakishly 

athletic, supremely dedicated starting 

small forward – to get injured. As crazy 

as it sounds, he plays too hard for his own 

good. He jumps amazingly high and goes 

after every loose ball, which are traits 

that would make any coach and fan base 

happy. But every time he falls, you’re often 

left wondering if he’s going to get up. 

The team needed a serviceable backup 

at Wallace’s small forward spot, and Derrick 

Brown seems to have the potential to 

play multiple positions along the frontline. 

Not that anyone should expect the 

rookie to come in and make a sudden 

impact; he’s a second-round pick, and 

hardly any team requires those kinds of 

players to lift it to new heights. 

Besides, the Bobcats have a lot more 

work to do during the offseason, starting 

with making sure they retain point guard 

Raymond Felton. The team extended Felton 

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week, making him a restricted free agent. 

If Felton receives an offer from another 

team, the Bobcats can match it – and 

they need to. 

Felton showed last year, when he performed 

well despite nagging injuries and 

rampant trade rumors, that he’s capable 

of responding to adversity. Many players 

would have shut down emotionally; Felton 

got better. That’s exactly the mind-set 

the Bobcats need to keep in the locker 

room, especially for the pair of talented 

rookies they picked up last week. 

Recently, there has been talk that 

Charlotte might land free-agent Allen 

Iverson, the talented but aging guard who 

had arguably his best seasons playing for 

Larry Brown in Philadelphia in the early 

part of the century. 

I love Iverson, who’ll be 34 years 

old next season. I think he’s one of the 

25 greatest players this league has ever 

seen. 

But this isn’t the time to sign him. He’s 

too ornery, and his skills are diminishing. 

If the Bobcats want an elder statesman 

on the team, they should re-sign 14-year 

veteran power forward Juwan Howard – 

like Felton, a class act who’ll be a positive 

influence on the rookies. 

The Bobcats need to do whatever 

they can to keep the draft-night quietude 

going. 

If they do that, people will start talking 

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

A guide to events, organizations and people in the community 

State of the Arts: 

The Blumenthal 

Performing Arts Center 

by Sean O’Connell 

sean@unioncountyweekly.com 

The Weekly newspapers’ “State of the 

Arts” series maintains discussion with the 

area’s performing arts groups while they 

take well-deserved summer breaks. Each 

week, we encourage arts representatives 

to reflect on the past season and anticipate 

the next. 

Momentum seems to be on the Blumenthal 

Performing Arts Center’s side. 

Healthy crowds are flocking to Belk Theater 

for “The Phantom of the Opera.” 

The organization recently announced 

that next season’s Broadway Lights 

Series will mix anticipated hits (“Jersey 

Boys,” “Mary Poppins”) with proven 

crowd-pleasers (“Wicked”). And PAC 

President Tom Gabbard said season 

ticket subscribers are responding in kind 

to the center’s programming choices. It’s 

one of many items he discussed in this 

week’s “State of the Arts.” 

How would you characterize the 

Blumenthal’s most recent season 

We feel like we had a lot of wins. 

Among them being the opening of our 

new Stage Door Theater, a fantastic 

new space that allows us to do smaller 

productions in a very intimate environment. 

We started a number of brandnew 

shows (in Charlotte), like “Traces,” 

“Basic Training” and “Mother Load,” 

which started its national tour here. So 

we were the launching place for some 

exciting new work. 

Generally, our attendance was pretty 

good. Our concert business was off a 

little bit, though that seemed to be the 

case nationally. … On balance, we are 

going to end the year in the black, and 

are thankful for that. 

How is the Blumenthal affected by 

grant reductions from the Arts & 

Science Council 

We do get a grant. But for us, it’s the 

smallest portion of our budget of any 

arts affiliate. It’s less than 2 percent of 

our budget. This next year, we’re slated 

to receive $360,000. That’s down 25 

percent (from the previous year). It’s 

a little less than the average. But we 

ranked No. 1 in the ASC’s review process. 

Some groups did take a bigger cut 

than others. 

Have you had to make changes 

because of the recession 

Well, no. But we continue to be finetuned 

to what the marketplace seems to 

be telling us. For instance, coming out 

of this last season, we saw our theatrical 

shows perform fantastically and the 

concerts underperform. So for this next 

year, I think the public will see a higher 

preponderance of theatricals and a few 

less concerts because that’s what the 

market is telling us it’s more interested 

in. 

(Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 

Executive Director) Bruce LaRowe 

said his theater is conscious of 

programming audience-safe shows. 

I describe it as a “comfort-food era,” 

where people are seeking out things that 

are a little more familiar. They want the 

reassurance that it’s going to be a good 

experience. Their investment of time 

and money is going to be satisfied. 

Our ticket sales numbers in a lot of 

different categories rank very, very well. 

We anticipate hitting an all-time record 

for season-tickets sales, which is a very 

important indicator. We are about to 

pass our second best year, and we’re only 

12 weeks into the sales season. We’ll 

continue selling subscriptions into February. 

(By that point), I think we’ll be at 

our record high. 

Why do you think that is 

We’ve got some very good shows lined 

up for this year. I also think people are 

cutting back and traveling less, making 

conscious choices about what to do 

and what not to do (with discretionary 

income). In our case, they are deciding 

that with the limited entertainment 

money they have, we are a good buy. 

Even our most expensive tickets are a lot 

less expensive than, say, a sporting event. 

We hear that comparison a lot. 

Refreshingly, news out of the 

Blumenthal sounds positive. 

I think we are continuing to move in 

a positive direction. There’s no question 

that our country – our whole planet – is 

in a difficult time. So anybody who tries 

to say these are boom times is crazy. 

But frankly, we have some advantages 

over other cities. As I compare notes with 

my colleagues across the country, we 

continue to still be a blessed city. There 

are people in other cities, like Detroit or 

Cleveland, who have lost their jobs and 

are leaving, and they are never coming 

back. That’s not the case with Charlotte. 

Our outlook continues to be good. q 

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C Corner 

ulinary 

Authentic Mexican at Las Margaritas 

by Charles Jenkin 

culinary@unioncountyweekly.com 

It’s easy to find restaurants that offer Mexican-style 

fare – Mexican-American food that caters to diners 

used to chains that offer toned-down choices. There’s 

another option and you don’t have to travel south of 

the border – just south of Charlotte to Las Margaritas 

Mexican Restaurant in Monroe. You’ll find all your 

favorites plus a selection of authentic dishes prepared 

just as they are in Mexico. 

Please don’t let the restaurant’s exterior fool you. 

It’s obvious the building previously housed a fast food 

restaurant (a Hardee’s and Mr. Hero in this case). The 

interior has been redesigned with a full bar on one side 

and comfortable booths and tables on the other. Just 

enough artwork and décor from Mexico throughout. 

Owner Irma Serrano opened the place about twoand-a-half 

years ago and will celebrate a third anniversary 

this December. For any restaurant, going on three 

years of service means it must be doing something 

right. In this case, serving very good, real Mexican 

food. 

Let’s talk appetizers. Cheese dip, spinach dip and 

quesadillas are great ways to start a Mexican meal. Or, 

you could order the Papa Nachos – lightly fried potato 

skins filled with chicken or beef and beans and topped 

with melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, guacamole 

and sour cream. And of course, I had to begin 

with the guacamole on one visit. Fresh, just-ripe avocado 

blended with tomatoes, onions, spices, lime juice 

and cilantro. Excellent flavor, though I’d prefer the dip 

a little chunky instead of very smooth. 

If you’re a fan of Mexican soups, you’ll be pleased 

with the three on the menu, each worthy of your soup 

spoon. Sopa de Pollo offers avocados, tomatoes, onion 

and rice in a savory chicken broth. Sopa de Cameron 

is made with fresh shrimp and seasonal vegetables in 

a clear broth, served with diced onion, cilantro and 

warm tortillas. Sopa de Tortilla includes corn tortillas 

cooked in chicken broth, garnished with onions, avocado, 

cheese and sour cream. Nothing like homemade, 

made-from-scratch tortilla soup. 

Surrender to the sizzle 

The extensive menu offers most any Mexican food 

you’d like. Fajitas – choose chicken or steak marinated 

in Margaritas’ special sauce – are cooked with sautéed 

onions, green and red peppers, and tomatoes. They’re 

served sizzling hot with lettuce, guacamole and sour 

cream, and sides of rice and beans. The meat is tender 

and flavor-packed, and the ingredients taste very 

fresh. 

It’s certainly fine to enjoy the more Americanized 

versions of Mexican foods if that’s your preference. 

Either way, you’ll appreciate the made-to-order freshness 

of all the menu’s items, including the Enchiladas 

en salsa Rojas, traditional enchiladas made with salsa 

from the Mexican state of Jalisco, garnished with 

onions, cabbage, oregano and ranchero cheese. The 

Enchiladas en Salsa Verde allow you to choose the filling 

prepared with a fresh tomatillo sauce topped with 

melted Monterrey jack cheese and sour cream. 

For a delectable treat, order the Enchiladas Poblanos. 

These are filled with chicken, topped with authentic 

Pueblan-style mole sauce and ranchero cheese. Mole 

is an intoxicating blend of chocolate and chilies, along 

with garlic, onions and sometimes nuts; very different 

from the chocolate with which we’re familiar. All of the 

enchilada entrées are served with rice and beans. 

If you’re into burritos, you’ll be happy to chow down 

on any of these. The Supreme Burrito, the restaurant’s 

most popular, is a flour tortilla filled with chicken or 

beef, covered with melted cheddar cheese, a mild 

red sauce, onions, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and 

sour cream. For a delicious alternative, consider the 

Burrito de Asada – tender skirt steak rolled in a large 

flour tortilla, topped with Monterey jack cheese, green 

tomatillo sauce, pico de gallo and avocado. The Burrito 

California offers chicken or steak, and the Burrito 

Carnitas (“little meats”) has marinated, grilled beef. 

South of the border seafood and more 

Camarones are shrimp. There are a dozen menu 

items that include the tasty crustaceans. The 

Chimichanga de Camarones is a deep-fried flour tortilla 

stuffed with shrimp and finished with lettuce, guacamole 

and sour cream. 

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 

HHHH out of five stars 

1300 Skyway Drive, Monroe 

Phone: 704-289-6030 

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 

11 a.m.-11 p.m. 

Prices: $4.95-$12.95 

Details: Authentic cuisine, private parties up to 100 people 

You also can fill up on shrimp burritos or enchiladas. 

You may want to check out the Camarones con Tocino, 

large, bacon-wrapped shrimp (yum) braised and served 

with grilled onions, mushrooms and bell peppers. If 

you like it on the spicy side, order the Camarones a la 

Diabla, large shrimp in a special hot sauce, served with 

avocado, rice and salad. 

You may want to have a margarita handy, and here 

you’ll find a variety of the thirst-quenching Mexican 

drinks. In addition to offering most of the major brands 

of tequila, they also have several Mexican beers. 

Just in case you need more choices, there are 

still a dozen-plus items on the menu, including an 

entire selection of vegetarian dishes. Quesadillas de 

Espinacas is a flour tortilla filled with white cheese 

and spinach, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, onions, 

sour cream and guacamole. There are veggie versions 

of the enchilada and burrito, along with a couple more 

vegetable quesadillas. 

Steak Ranchero, one of several house specials, 

consists of lean top-sirloin strips sautéed with onions, 

tomatoes, bell peppers and spices. Another special is 

the Carnitas de Puerco, a traditional Mexican dish of 

roasted pork served with salsa Mexicana, guacamole 

and sour cream. Now add lunch specials, chicken 

entrée’s and make-your-own combos – you get the 

idea. You’ll need to get here more than a couple of 

times to really sample the many dishes. 

But there’s even more on a separate menu referred 

to as the picture menu, since all of the items are pictures 

with Spanish descriptions. These are the selections 

prepared just as you would find them in Mexico. 

That’s where I found my absolute favorite dish, Chili 

Rellenos. This can be a very difficult dish to get right 

and is a lot of work to make at home, as I can attest. 

Fresh poblano peppers are stuffed with cheese, then 

dipped in batter and lightly fried. These were very 

good; just a little greasy, though I still enjoyed them. 

Las Margaritas is very worthy of your consideration. 

The prices are very reasonable, the service is excellent 

and everything tastes fresh. In short, you can tell they 

really care – and that goes for the kitchen, too, which 

received a health score of 100. I say they should easily 

be in business for another three years and beyond. q 

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the reel deal 

by Sean O’Connell 

The FBI’s “Famous Cases” file on legendary bank robber John Dillinger (found online at 

www.fbi.gov) is a good read. It establishes the Midwestern gangster’s complicated childhood, 

traces his introduction to petty crime, establishes a potential vendetta against the justice 

system (Dillinger received a harsh jail sentence after aiding in a minor grocery store robbery), 

and methodically documents his rise and fall as the people’s criminal and the bureau’s public 

enemy No. 1. 

You won’t find nearly as much autobiographical detail in Michael Mann’s “Public Enemies,” 

a sumptuous period drama that revisits the director’s favorite topic – the obsessive pursuit of evil 

by good – but is more enamored with the Dillinger myth than with the actual man. 

Johnny Depp plays the gun-toter as a subdued antihero, mumbling his words and biting off 

sentences to somehow become smaller than the room. It takes time for Depp to unleash his 

natural charisma as Dillinger. It’s almost as if the method actor had to learn how to be human 

again after years spent swashbuckling in Capt. Jack Sparrow’s boots and buried beneath pancake 

makeup for Tim Burton’s macabre adaptations. 

It doesn’t help that all three leads are surprisingly underwritten, including Dillinger’s dogged 

pursuer, FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), and the gangster’s love interest, Billie 

Frechette (Marion Cotillard). The latter two are defined by singular characteristics: Purvis exists 

to capture Dillinger, while Frechette is there to lend her lover emotional support. “Enemies” 

asks little of them, and the stars – while decent – are overshadowed by the solid supporting cast, 

a who’s who of recognizable character actors making the most of minor scenes. 

Depp’s portrayal also feeds into a frustrating reality that Dillinger, as written, is a mess of 

contradictions. He’s loyal to his criminal colleagues (risking capture in 

the opening scenes to trigger a jail break) and sensitive to the common 

man. This reported Robin Hood won’t take money from the tellers working 

the banks he robs (how noble!), but he will use women as human 

shields so he can reach his getaway car (how disgusting!). 

Dillenger’s also vigilant about avoiding the law, focusing 90 percent 

of his resources on staying several steps ahead of Purvis’ men. And 

‘Public Enemies’ 

while he avoids capture multiple 

times in “Enemies,” sometimes 

hiding in plain sight as 

ill-trained detectives overlook 

obvious clues, Mann suggests 

in the film’s most ridiculously 

unfounded scene that Dillinger 

– at the height of his infamy – 

strolled into the Chicago-based 

Detective Bureau: Dillinger 

Office, perused the cops’ files, 

glanced at mugshot photos of his 

deceased comrades, and even 

asked the cops on duty the score 

of the baseball game they were 

listening to. If we were to rank 

cinematic detectives by competence, 

Mann’s flatfoots would 

fall behind Inspector Clouseau. 

Grade: HH out of 4 

MPAA Rating: R for violence and some language. 

Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale 

Genre: Drama/Crime 

Studio: Universal Pictures 

Johnny Depp 

You also can’t overlook that, despite its meticulous attention to period detail, “Public Enemies” 

recycles highlights from Mann’s resumé. The director frequently has mined this subject for 

fresh perspective, pitting flawed lawmen against alluring criminals in 

“Heat,” “Manhunter” and, to a lesser extent, “Miami Vice.” Mann continues 

to experiment with digital photography, a technique that serves 

his sun-drenched daytime scenes better than the murky night shots. 

More reverent than riveting, “Public Enemies” can catch your eye with 

its powerful imagery. But when I noticed it started to feel long, we still 

had 30 minutes to go. q 

‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ 

Good things are supposed to come in threes. “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” kind of refutes 

that theory. The third film in the prehistoric franchise is presented in 3-D where available, and 

it finds three of the series’ main characters encountering the blessings (and curses) of caring for 

their young. But the third time’s less of a charm and more of a thin attempt to cash in on the 

success of the previous installments. 

At the start, Manny the mammoth (Ray Romano) and his blushing behemoth of a bride, 

Ellie (Queen Latifah), are expecting their first daughter. The perpetually nervous pop-to-be preoccupies 

himself by constructing a playground and attempting to baby-proof nature. He’s also 

unintentionally ignoring best friend 

Diego (Denis Leary), a saber-toothed 

tiger who fears age might be dulling 

his reflexes. Meanwhile, Sid the 

ground sloth (John Leguizamo) starts 

feeling paternal after he uncovers 

three dinosaur eggs. But when mama 

T. rex returns for her babies, she 

snatches Sid in the process, sending 

our crew on a rescue mission through 

a dinosaur-laden jungle. 

The computer animators at Blue 

Sky Studios, the creative team behind the “Ice Age” films, are masters of dynamic, perpetual 

motion. Skitterish Scrat, the acorn-hunting squirrel, returns for a series of kinetically choreographed 

interludes inspired by Bugs Bunny and the Merrie Melodies shorts. And that enthusiasm 

bleeds over into the main story, where Ellie slides down a brontosaurus’s back and fly boys Crash 

(Seann William Scott) and Eddie (Josh Peck) 

Grade: HH out of 4 

MPAA Rating: PG for mild humor and peril. 

Cast: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah 

Genre: Animation/Comedy/Kids 

Studio: 20th Century Fox 

dangle from a pterodactyl in the film’s exciting 

conclusion. But character development is sacrificed 

for bed-wetting jokes and shots of Sid getting 

blown out of a T. rex’s nostril – snot and all. 

While my 5-year-old was tickled, I’m thinking 

it’s time to put this series on ice. q 

A prophetic statement is uttered 

toward the end of Woody Allen’s 

latest, “Whatever Works.” Larry 

David, playing the pessimistic and 

neurotic unmensch we’ve grown 

accustomed to seeing in Allen’s films, 

breaks the fourth wall and addresses 

the people sitting in the theater. 

“They were there when we 

started,” the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 

star explains to his cast mates, who 

can’t see us. “I don’t know how many 

are left.” 

Is it possible Allen was predicting 

mass walkouts Deep down, did he 

know that “Whatever Works” waters 

down his already beleaguered formula, and that only a handful of his most ardent supporters 

would stick around to tolerate this preachy, nihilistic, derogatory and unfocused comedy 

“Whatever Works” doesn’t. It has a rushed, slapped-together quality, and its credibility crumbles 

once it states its unlikely premise: A cynical New Yorker (David) falls for a stereotypically 

country Southern teen (Evan Rachel Wood), merging generations and conflicting cultures the 

way Allen has been doing for decades. 

My biggest problem with “Whatever” is that the actors talk like they’re in a Woody Allen 

comedy, and not in believable situations. In 

the right hands, Allen’s screenplays sound, 

to us, as conversational as they likely play 

in his head. Even with Patricia Clarkson’s 

contributions and the comedic timing 

of Ed Begley Jr., “Whatever” comes off 

like talented performers workshopping an 

abrasive, unfinished script. q 

‘Whatever Works’ 

Larry David 

Grade: H1/2 out of 4 

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual situations, including 

dialogue, brief nude images and thematic material. 

Cast: Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood 

Genre: Comedy 

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics 

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Fourth of July celebrations 

in Union County and beyond 

Indian Trail hosts family festivities, parade 

Festivities in Indian Trail begin at 6:30 a.m. with a breakfast 

at Indian Trail United Methodist Church, 113 Indian 

Trail Road. The farmers market opens at 8 a.m. on the 

front lawn of town hall, 100 Navajo Trail. Music on the 

town hall lawn, volleyball games, a bounce house and 

a water slide will start at 9:30 a.m. Bi-Lo is hosting a 

watermelon-eating contest at 10 a.m. A parade begins 

at 11:30 a.m. at First Citizens Bank, 424 Indian Trail 

Road. For more information visit, www.indiantrail.org/ 

home.phpcat=169. 

Rides, fireworks highlight Monroe celebration 

Monroe will host an Independence Day celebration, 

including food, music, amusement rides and fireworks 

at Belk-Tonawanda Park, 217 W. Allen St. 

The rides and concessions open at 4:30 p.m. The performance 

by Continential Divide will begin at 7 p.m., and 

a fireworks display will cap off the night at 9:30 p.m. 


Admission and the concert is free, but ride tickets vary in 

price. For more information, visit www. visitmonroenc.org. 

Tractor show, day of food and fun in Unionville 

Unionville hosts a tractor and car show and a day of 

food, music and fun, sponsored by The Unionville Lions 

Club. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the 

parade beginning at 1 p.m. 

Waxhaw parade kicks off celebration 

Waxhaw will begin its celebration with a parade downtown 

at 10 a.m. A Cornhole Tournament will begin at 

2 p.m. at the Waxhaw Information Center, 316 

N. Broome St.. There will be a beach party at 5:30 p.m. 

featuring shag dancing lessons and music from Mark 

Roberts and the Breeze across from CVS Pharmacy, 

1142 N. Broom St. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. For 

more information, visit www.waxhaw.com. 

Red, White and Boom, 6 p.m. 

The city’s annual Fourth of July festival at the Grady Cole 

Center/Memorial Stadium, will include food vendors, 

bounce houses, live music and fireworks. The doors will 

Calendar 

open at 6 p.m. followed by performances by Sweetbriar 

Jam and Band of Gold. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. 

310 N. Kings Drive 

For more information, visit www.charlottecentercity.org. 

Charlotte Knights and SkyShow Fireworks 

Show, 4:30 p.m. 

The Charlotte Knights will take on the Durham Bulls 

at 7:15 p.m. Gates open at 4:30. Fireworks will follow 

the game at approximately 9:30 p.m. The game will 

include a colors presentation by the Shaw Air Force 

Base from Sumter, S.C., and the national anthem will 

be performed by the 246th Army Band of the S.C. 

Army National Guard. Veterans and military personnel 

are invited to enjoy the Jeep Veterans VIP area during 

the game and will be honored after the game with an 

on-field ceremony. 

2280 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill, S.C. 

Tickets start at $7. 

For more information, visit www.charlotteknights.com 

or call 704-357-8071. 

The Red Rocks, Whitewater & Blue Grass 

Fourth of July Festival, noon 

This U.S National Whitewater Center event will include 

food, beer, wine, fireworks and a kids’ zone. 

AllSport passes cost $49 per adult and $29 per child 

and allow visitors to use everything the facility has 

to offer. 

5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte 

For more information, visit www.usnwc.org. 

Charlotte Museum of History’s Independence 

Day Afternoon Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Bring family to the museum and learn about the birth 

of America. Guests are invited to bring picnic lunches 

and enjoy an afternoon of colonial games and various 

family-friendly activities, in addition to the museum’s 

summer exhibit schedule. 

3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 

Admission is free. 

Visit www.charlottemuseum.org for more information. 

Matthews Fun Family Fourth of July, 

5:30-9 p.m. 

Celebrate in Matthews with bike decorating at 5:30 

p.m. followed by a Peoples Parade at 6 starting in 

front of Town Hall, 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews. 

After the parade, enjoy a concert at 7 p.m. by 

Too Much Sylvia at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St. 


MANDORLA 

COUNSELING & CONSULTING 

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Make empowered choices! 

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support & practical feedback toward 

personal & spiritual growth. 

Specializing in relationship tools, 

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depression/anxiety 

and women’s issues. 

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Starling, 

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ENOVATIONS INC. 

• Custom Kitchen & Bath Remodel 

• Ceramic/Stone Bathrooms & Kitchens 

• Kitchen Backsplashes • Granite Countertops 

• Excellence in Craftsmanship 

& Turn Key Projects 

• New Construction & Residential 

704-499-1168 

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CIRCULATION OF 66,000 WEEKLY IN THE 

SOUTH CHARLOTTE, UNION COUNTY & 

MATTHEWS-MINT HILL AREA. 

To advertise, email servicedirectory@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com 

or call 704-849-2261, ext. 216. 

Window Repair 

Insulated Glass 

Exterior Wood Repairs 

P: 704-573-2131 

C: 704-578-6264 

WEE FIX-IT SERVICE 

Licensed • Since 1969 • Bonded 

Cabinet Refacing 

New Cabinets 

Kitchen Design 

Countertops & more 

In-Home Estimates 

704-545-6676 

Design Studio by appt. 

kitchensolvers.com 

On-Site Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning 

and Blind Repair Specialists 

We Sell All Types of Blinds! 

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www.PineNeedles4sale.com 

Order Online • FREE Delivery 

Long & Short Leaf Pine Needles 

**Spreading is Available** 

Sales@PineNeedles4sale.com 

704-243-5191 

Your Full Service Home 

Improvement Experts. 

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• NEW DOORS 

• PANTRY - ROLLOUTS 

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LIFETIME WARRANTY 

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Free Consultation 

•Carpentry 

•Crown Molding 

•Exterior Trim 

•Rotten Wood 

•Drywall 

•Caulking 

•Doors 

•Lock Sets 

•Cabinets 

•And Much More 

Exact-time Appointments 

2-year Warranty 

704-759-3920 

Charlotte 

CaseRemodeling.com 

This business is independently owned and is operated under 

a license agreement with Case® Handyman Services, LLC. 

Clonts Lawn and Landscaping 

Residential and Commercial 

David Clonts 

Lawn Mowing - Landscaping - Mulch 

Pine Needles - Core Aeration - Seeding 

Fertilization - Pre Emergent 

Cleanups - Free Estimates and 

Fully Insured 

704-254-1321 

clontslawncare@gmail.com 

IS YOUR FAMILY DISTRESSED 

Job Loss or Relocation 

Medical Bills Divorce 

Decline in Home Value 

or Just Can’t Pay Your Mortgage 

FORECLOSURE IS NOT 

THE SOLUTION! 

For more information go to 

www.HelpCharlotteHomeowners.com 

24 Hour Recorded Message 

866-993-8295 Ext. 284 

Lake Norman & Surrounding Areas 

Home Audio, Video and Networking Specialists 

HDTVs, Accessories 

& Installation 

Home Theater 

Home Automation 

Structured Wiring 

Whole House 

Distributed Audio 

x10 & Z-Wave 

Remote Integration 

PCs & Networking 

980.275.3159 

Call for a FREE Consultation 



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M CKY’S PAINTING 

Best Prices $75.00 

Per Room 

Interior and Exterior 

Drywall, Painting, Power 

Washing 

For FREE estimate please call 

704-292-5133 

NOW ENROLLING 

for Summer and Fall 

Piano Instruction by 

Pat Moehring 

Accomplished pianist teacher, 

performer and recording artist. 

All levels 

Choice of Ballantyne or 

Indian Trail locations 

Call 704-564-4275 

pat.moehring@yahoo.com 

Also available for weddings, 

receptions or corporate events. 

Demolition, Hauling, 

Junk Removal, 

Garage/Yard Clean Ups 

of All Types & 

Other Misc. Services 

-We make things disappear- 

Residential, Commercial, 

Free Estimates 

No Job Too Big or Small 

Licensed and Insured 

DHS SERVICES 

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Certified PC Solutions 

LICENSED - INSURED 

In Home/Office Upgrades & Repairs 

Networking - Hardware - Software Installation 

OVER 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE 

WE’LL BEAT ANY PRICE IN TOWN 

Computer Consultant: 

Sonny: 704-942-1165 (Cell) • 704-567-3034 (Business) 

Email: certiedpcsolutions@carolina.rr.com 

CIRCULATION OF 66,000 WEEKLY IN THE 

SOUTH CHARLOTTE, UNION COUNTY & 

MATTHEWS-MINT HILL AREA. 

To advertise, email servicedirectory@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com 

or call 704-849-2261, ext. 216. 

CONCRETE WORK 

Stamped Concrete • Decorative Concrete 

Driveways • Basements • Carports 

Patios • Sidewalks • Concrete Repair 

Slabs • Block and Brick Work 

31 Years of Experience Call Anytime! 

Jerry Dunlap (Dunlap Brothers) 

www.dunlapconcrete.com 

980-622-7833 

Docks, Etc. 

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for a TAX CREDIT of up to 

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If you have received a quote 

for a new air conditioner or 

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yourself to double check. Make 

sure that you get the absolute 

best advice, price AND service. 

You can trust Integrity Heating & 

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Classied Marketplace 

CIRCULATION 

OF 112,000 WEEKLY IN THE SOUTH 

CHARLOTTE, HUNTERSVILLE, CORNELIUS, DAVIDSON, 

UNION COUNTY, MATTHEWS-MINT HILL, MOUNTAIN 

ISLAND AND UNIVERSITY AREAS. 

To advertise, email classifieds@carolinaweekly 

newspapers.com or call 704-849-2261, ext. 216. 

VEHICLES FOR SALE 

BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX, White 4 

DOOR SUV, 2007, $16988, 30064 miles, 

Stock # 11844Z, Randy Marion 1-877- 

370-7788. 

CADILLAC CTS, WHITE DIAMOND 4 

Door Sedan, 2005, $16988, 45794 miles, 


370-7788. 

CADILLAC ESCALADE, DIAMOND 

WHITE 4 Door SUV, 2005, $19888, 

53072 miles, Stock # PT0845A, Randy 

Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

CADILLAC STS, Burgundy 4 DOOR 

SEDAN, 2006, $18888, 30066 miles, 


370-7788. 

CADILLAC XLR, Blue ROADSTER, 

2006, $35888, 39144 miles, Stock # 

12090Z, Randy Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LT, Black 

4 DOOR SUT, 2007, $29888, 17021 

miles, Stock # PT0853A, Randy Marion 

1-877-370-7788. 

CHEVROLET HHR LT, Silver 4 DOOR 

WAGON, 2008, $11988, 38881 miles, 


370-7788. 

CHEVROLET IMPALA LS, Silver 4 

DOOR SEDAN, 2005, $8488, 85309 

miles, Stock # 12027ZA, Randy Marion 

1-877-370-7788. 

CHEVROLET K1500 LT X-CAB, White 

PICKUP TRUCK, 2000, $12988, 72903 

miles, Stock # GM2347A, Randy Marion 

1-877-370-7788. 

CHEVROLET S10 LS X-CAB, Pewter 

PICKUP TRUCK, 2000, $7988, 65876 


1-877-370-7788. 

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD, 

White PICKUP TRUCK, 2007, $16888, 

10977 miles, Stock # 12076Z, Randy 

Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, Silver 4 

DOOR WAGON, 2008, $10988, 36037 

miles, Stock # 12022Z, Randy Marion 1- 

877-370-7788. 

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LX, 

White MINIVAN, 2007, $10988, 35549 

miles, Stock # 12000Z, Randy Marion 1- 

877-370-7788. 

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, Blue 

MINIVAN, 2007, $10988, 39595 miles, 


370-7788. 

DODGE NEON SXT, BLACK 4 Door 

Sedan, 2005, $6488, 51679 miles, Stock # 

11917ZA, Randy Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

DODGE STRATUS SXT, White 4 

DOOR SEDAN, 2005, $7988, 57251 


1-877-370-7788. 

FORD F-150 FX4 SUPERCAB, Black 

PICKUP TRUCK, 2006, $17888, 31714 


1-877-370-7788. 

FORD MUSTANG, Orange 2 DOOR 

COUPE, 2008, $15488, 31957 miles, 


370-7788. 

GMC ACADIA, White 4 DOOR SUV, 

2009, $28888, 3846 miles, Stock # 

GM2349A, Randy Marion 1-877-370- 

7788. 

GMC SIERRA SLE X-CAB, Black 

PICKUP TRUCK, 2006, $18888, 22718 


1-877-370-7788. 

GMC SONOMA 4X4 CREW ZR5, RED 

Pickup Truck, 2004, $14888, 66779 

miles, Stock # PT0741A, Randy Marion 

1-877-370-7788. 

GMC YUKON, SUMMIT WHITE 4 

Door SUV, 2005, $18888, 56498 miles, 


370-7788. 

HUMMER H3, Black 4 DOOR SUV, 

2006, $19988, 40054 miles, Stock # 

12059Z, Randy Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

HYUNDAI SANTA FE, BLUE 4 Door 

SUV, 2008, $16488, 38330 miles, Stock # 

12097Z, Randy Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, BLUE 4 

Door Sedan, 2008, $11988, 33806 miles, 


370-7788. 

NISSAN FRONTIER XE KING CAB, 

Silver PICKUP TRUCK, 2007, $12988, 

32201 miles, Stock # 12054ZPA, Randy 

Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

SATURN LW300, BLACK 4 Door 

Wagon, 2002, $5988, 94887 miles, Stock 

# BU0504A, Randy Marion 1-877-370- 

7788. 

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, BLUE 4 Door 

Sedan, 2008, $14488, 38122 miles, Stock # 

12096Z, Randy Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE, Yellow 

2 DOOR COUPE, 2008, $14988, 

39488 miles, Stock # 12052Z, Randy 

Marion 1-877-370-7788. 

WHITE 2001 BMW- Saab series, manual 

and automatic, minor body damage, 

$6500 firm, 704-345-2020. 073109. 

1995 FORD ESCORT Wagon- Clean, reliable 

commuter with 5-speed. Good battery, 

alternator, tires, brakes, doesn’t burn 

oil. All systems OK accept no AC. 193K 

miles, but 105K on motor. $1600.00 704- 

999-0650. 071009. 

FOR SALE 

HUGE EXECUTIVE DESK for sale. 

H 29” L 72” D 36”. Solid wood desk, 3 

drawers on each side. Leather top. Used. 

$200.00. Contact Victoria 704-849-2261, 

ext 216. 

PILLOWTOP MATTRESSES AVAIL- 

ABLE, I have Both King and Queen, they 

are New and in Plastic with Warranties. 

Sacrificing Queen $169, King $239, Delivery 

is an Option, Please Call 704-677- 

6643. 071009. 

STEEL BUILDINGS- Recession Disc 

Avail. 30x40- 105x105. Call for deals, 

avail ltd. www.scg-grp.com Source#1CT. 

Phone: 704-820-4059. 071009. 

COLEMAN “VERSA” TRAILER with 

Factory 5HP rear-tine tiller with reverse. 

704-394-8927. 

SOFA FOR SALE. Thomasville custom 

fabric, 8-way hand-tied, hardwood kilndried 

frame. Great condition at a great 

price of $250. For more information call 

704.875.3868. 070309. 

SUPER HERO STATUES. Brand new 

Randy Bowen collectible statues --- Iron 

Man, Spiderman, Wolverine, X-Men, 

the Hulk, Doctor Doom, Superman, etc. 

Varying sizes. All prices negotiable. Call 

704.875.3868. 070309. 

TICKETS 

CAROLINA PANTHER PSL’s plus 2009 

season tickets - 4 together - $1,990 per 

seat. Section 519, Row 18, ticket price 

$51 per seat per game. The Panthers 

are selling the same for $3,512 per seat. 

Visitors side. The season is approaching 

quickly, so buy while you can. Call 704- 

904-9509.071009. 

HELP WANTED 

GREAT PAY, GREAT BENEFITS! Randy 

Marion GMC has full-time openings 

in sales & service. Contact Kevin Davis 

at 704-659-7010 or email at kdavis. 

kingofprice@yahoo.com. TFN-RM 

LAWN MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAP- 

ING- Seeking clean cut leadership quality 

with minimum 2 years experience in the 

business a must. Active Driver License 

and excellent driving record a must. Send 

resume to buchananservices@aol.com 

and call 704-509-4425. 070309. 

FULL TIME MEDICAL office position 

available for a Huntersville medical office. 

May require flex coverage in our 

Mountain Island Lake office on occasion. 

Experience with patient check-in 

and check-out preferred. Must have a 

professional, positive attitude and be a 

team player. Email resume including salary 

requirements to: resumes.cfa@gmail. 

com. 070309. 

WEEKENDS OFF $ALE$ Fast growing 

company needs energetic salespeople. 

Excellent pay and bonuses. “Love what 

you sell while making a difference in peoples 

lives!” Schedule your life changing 

interview. 888-780-0808. 070309. 

SALON CHAIR RENTALS- Looking for 

licensed cosmetologists with established 

following to rent chairs in a professional 

elegant new hair salon in Cornelius. Contact 

Lenore 704.804.1212. 071709. 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRE- 

SENTATIVE for Parks Chevrolet (BDC), 

assists the Sales Department by managing 

all sales activities generated from our 

phone and Internet department. Candidate 

must be computer and phone savvy 

and have superior communication and 

customer service skills. Please forward 

resume to dzeigler@parkschevrolet.com. 

071009. 

AUTHORIZED MERCURY, MER- 

CRUISER, Honda Dealership looking for 

Experienced Certified Mechanic. Top Wages 

Paid per billable / Flat rate hour. Tech 

number/references required on resume. Call 

The Boat Show 704-896-0403 or email theboatshow@bellsouth.net. 

071009. 

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT 

Paying Too Much 

Age 65 Age 70 

Plan F $83.25 $96.87 

Plan G $70.76 $82.34 

Rates quoted: Female, North Carolina Rates, 7% discount for couples 

Gene Tucker 704-488-7237 

genetucker101@hotmail.com 


OLDE KNOX COMMONS, new 

skilled nursing facility in Huntersville 

hiring RN’s LPN’s, C.N.A’s, housekeepers, 

and dietary staff. Apply in person: 

13825 Hunton Lane (off Ranson 

Rd) 9am-4pm M-F Ph: 704-897-2700. 

EOE. 071709. 

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING accepted 

for full time pet technician. All those who 

apply should love taking care of animals, 

have exceptional people skills and enjoy 

cleaning. Compensation and benefits include 

medical. Apply at The Meadows 

Bed & Biscuit… at Lake Norman- M-F 

7am-7pm, Sat. 9am-3pm, 15020 Brown 

Mill Road at Hwy 73 Huntersville. 

071709. 

TEMPORARY HORTICULTURAL 

AGRICULTURAL Labor 04-25-09 to 

01-01-10 KY#0374891 (7 Openings) 

Dale Seay Sedalia, Ky 08-05-09 to 

11-05-09 TN#2296978 (3 Openings) 

Green Acres Berry Farm #2 Milan, 

TN- Tobacco/Farm Laborer/Nursery 

Laborer Wage $7.25/$8.00 HR. ¾ Contract 

hours guaranteed, all tools and 

equip. At no charge. Housing provided 

for those beyond commuting at no cost. 

Transportation and subsistence pay, after 

50% of contract completed. Transport 

daily to worksite, apply for this job 

at the nearest office of state workforce 

agency in this state; using job order 

numbers above with a copy of this advertisement. 

Subject to random drug 

test at employers expense. 070309. 

B2B INSIDE SALES $800 TO $2000 

weekly! Easy sales for pro-closers. B2B 

experience a plus. Inside sales with weekends 

off. Dynamic working environment. 

“It’s like selling water to thirsty people.” If 

you know how to close, this will be the best 

sales job you have ever had. Advancement 

opportunities within a growing company. 

Call 888-780-0808. 070309. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER- 

Mooresville Industrial Distribution Company 

seeking full time Customer Service 

Manager. Person will be responsible for 

managing and coordinating the daily activities 

of Account Management staff, 

and provide leadership, direction, and 

problem resolution on customer service 

issues. Must have strong customer service 

background preferably in a related 

industry. Strong leadership and team 

motivational skills; prior management 

experience. Great opportunity to work for 

a growing international company. Compensation 

includes salary (45K-65K) and 

full benefits. Please email resume to 

hrd@indmotion.com. 071009. 

TENNIS PLAYERS 

WANTED 

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similar rated - male or 

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GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS 

AMERICAN GARAGE 

DOOR SYSTEMS, INC 

Wood Carriage Doors 

Clopay Steel Doors 

Liftmaster Openers 

New Installs 

Replacements 

Repairs & Service 

MIKE WATTS 704-506-1114 

www.AmericanGDS.com 

N OW OPEN 

CLASSIFIED 

TO THE PUBLIC! 

HUNTERSVILLE DENTAL OFFICE is 

looking for a patient coordinator. We are 

searching for an enthusiastic team player 

with excellent communication skills. Dental 

experience preferred but not necessary. 

Fax resume to 704-875-2964. 071709. 

HOME SECURITY SALES, Recession 

proof income, Offer GE security with 

Free installation only $1 a day Monitoring. 

Best training and support, start making 

what you are worth. Full and Part 

time, all areas. Be part of a Billion Dollar 

industry. Must pass criminal background 

check. Call Brian (704) 496-2879 www. 

safehomefreenc.com. 072409. 

DRYCLEANER LOOKING FOR part 

time help. Applicants should be able to 

work well with the public and have good 

multitasking skills. If interested call 704- 

875-0605 between 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. 

071009. 

SALES PROS- Why settle for an average 

job, with average pay Discover a career 

that allows you to do what you love 

and finally earn what you’re worth. Call 

800.538.6704. 072409. 

CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT- DY- 

NAMIC, high tech Wellness Clinic (Lake 

Norman Area) looking to hire an Assistant 

to support day to day operations. 

Areas of responsibility include Administration 

and Patient Care & Education. 

Individual should be high energy, outgoing 

and people friendly. Please send your 

resume to the following fax #: 704-895- 

2241. 071709. 

SEWING-WILL TRAIN, company in 

Indian Trail is seeking individuals to assemble 

and/or sew homemade product. 

Sewing machine required. Please call 

704-321-8196. 070309. 

NEW HAIR SALON in Weddington rd 

needed a hairdresser and barber please 

call Maria 704 778 0332 or 704 218 3733. 

071009. 

WANTED: 26 Serious People to Work 

From Home using a computer. UP to 

$1,500-$5,000 PT/FT YourPartTimeMoney.com. 

072409. 

$ SALES $ Are you a motivated person 

looking for an opportunity to join a fast 

growing well respected, innovative and 

progressive company with advancement 

potential and an exciting place to work 

and excel at your skills and experiences 

The most rewarding $100K+ you will 

ever earn while changing lives forever! 

Call 888-780-0808 for information to 

schedule your interview. 070309. 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 

CLEANING FRANCHISE. JANTIZE 

America. Guaranteed Customers! Unlimited 

growth. Proven System. $1200 

invests = $500 per month, $5000 invests 

= $1750 per month. Call 704-503-7141 x 

202 for appointment. 073109. 

LOOKING FOR 2 highly motivated marketing 

representatives for HOME BASED 

BUSINESS. Unlimited residual income 

opportunity along with large weekly pay 

checks. Call James at 704-965-6800 for 

information. 070309. 

BUSINESS FOR SALE! Tired of Corporate 

America We have a number of 

small, owner-operate businesses for sale, 

many for $75,000 or less! Call CFC, Inc. 

at 704-650-6630. 070309. 

BUSINESS ASSOCIATES WANTED! 

Return phone calls or emails working P/T 

making F/T guaranteed income of $1000- 

$2500 wkly. No selling. Call 704-900- 

6003. 071009. 

NEED EXTRA INCOME Part Time Employment. 

Experienced In Sales. Will Provide 

Training. Call: 800-950-4316. 071709. 

SERVICES 

PIANO LESSONS. Students 3 1/2 

through adults. Learn to play by ear and 

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Solid unfinished & Prefinished 

Wood Flooring 

Exotics • Engineered 

Laminate Flooring • Tile 

Stone • Flooring Samples 

Installation Referrals Available 

704.525.3914 

3402 SOUTH BLVD. 

MON.-FRI., 8-6 PM *SAT., 8 AM TIL’ NOON 

WWW.SAMYSANTAFLOORING.COM 

read music. Teacher has a music degree 

from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. 35 

yrs teaching. Encouraging and positive! 

704-896-5695. 082109. 

AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL Private 

Home Care for elderly, day/night 

24/7 hourly or live-in. We are well experienced, 

training, maturity and excellent 

references! Available your home or our 

private homes. CALL OFA (704) 756- 

5386. 070309. 

JC PRESSURE WASHING Expert 

Cleaning, Bonded and Insured, Houses, 

Decks, Docks, Concrete, Fencing, Patios, 

Gutters, Boats, Deck and dock repair and 

staining, Free Estimates Call James 704- 

340-2653. 073109. 

KIDS PARTY ENTERTAINMENT! We 

come to you! Invite your child’s favorite 

Look-A-Like character to entertain! Ages 1- 

10. Whether your child’s favorite travels by 

cape, web, pumpkin carriage; we are sure 

to have them! Clowns, Characters, Princess 

Parties, HANNAH, Superheroes, Face 

Painters, Balloons, Magic and Puppets, 

Moonwalks, Easter Bunnies, Birthdays, 

Church Socials, Tea Parties, Daycares, 

Summer Camps. www.CopyCatsforKids. 

com 704-455-3050. 072409. 

J & S LANDSCAPING and Pressure 

Cleaning. Residential/Commercial. 

Installation, maintenance and mowing, 

spring clean-ups. House washing, 

driveways, decks and fleet trucks. Free 

estimates. Call Jim at 704-724-4915. 

071009. 

RELAX AT HOME- Enjoy more! Your 

home can be welcoming again. Weekly, 

BiMonthly, or One Time cleans available. 

Honest, dependable, thorough housecleaning 

at it’s best. Call 704-326-6762 

Economy Pricing. 070309. 

LOW COST HEALTHCARE! No One 

Turned Down. PPO Package Covers Entire 

Family for Less Than $70 per month! 

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX and More. 

Nationwide Program. Call Now! 1-888- 

231-4703. 070309. 

TOP NOTCH HOME Improvements- 

Specializing in all areas of construction. 

Including: home repair, every day maintenance, 

siding, fences, remodels, framing, 

roofing, doors, windows and more. 

Get Top Notch Quality without the high 

prices. 828-406-2746. 070309. 

$50 FOR 90 MINUTE Massage by Julie 

Dean, LMT 704-895-1999. Professional, 

Nonsexual, Therapeutic Licensed. Swedish, 

Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Gift Certificates. 15 

Years Experience. License #02096. www. 

juliedeanmassage.com. 071009. 

FREE 

No Hassle 

No Obligation 

Consultation! 

RONNIE’S MULTI-SKILLED 

craftsman. 25 yrs construction exp. 

Specializing in painting, interior and 

exterior. Licensed and insured. Cell: 

980-233-1950, office: 704-712-4963. 

071009. 

VIP PET SERVICES- Dog Walking/Pet 

Sitting. Mid day breaks for busy owners, 

multiple visits for vacations. Serving 

Huntersville/Cornelius. Licensed, Bonded 

& Insured. Call 704-875-8341 or visit 

www.vippets.org. 071709. 

FREEDOM FUNDING pays a lump sum 

of cash for owner-financed mortgages, 

structured settlements, annuities and lottery 

annuities. Free quotes. Call 704-728- 

1814. 070309. 

PROFESSIONAL TILE INSTALLA- 

TION, for just $3.00-thin set included, 

travertine $4.00, backsplash $250.00- 

350.00, prefinished hardwood floor 

$1.50/sq, laminate $1.25/sq, shoe mould 

$0.50/ft, call Adrian at (704) 7732835. 

071009. 

THAT’S RIGHT- SHIRLEY’S Pro 

House Cleaning. Mooresville native. 25 

yrs experience, references available upon 

request. Kids grown and gone. Desire 5 

more houses. Call for free quote. Your 

desire is not a request- it’s a command! 

704-664-1425. 071709. 

VIRTUAL OFFICE SERVICE- Get a 

professional address, mail service, and 

meeting location for your home based 

business. Starting at just $45/month. Call 

today! 704-655-0379. LexingtonPark- 

Properties.com. 073109. 

A CLEANING SOLUTION has been offering 

excellence in cleaning since 1989. 

We have A+ rating with Angie’s List. Call 

Anne at 704-564-0781 or visit us at www. 

dustnomore.com. 072409. 

AMV GARAGE DOORS. We repairs 

and installs garage door and garage door 

openers, at the best price call now (704) 

493 3385. 071009. 

HOST PRIVATE PARTIES at Woody’s 

Tavern, Huntersville. Stop in, cool off, 

enjoy a delicious cocktail! Sports on three 

big screens, play Big Buck Hunter, bowl 

or golf. Contact rozbertone@carolina. 

rr.com or 704-301-6848. 071709. 

DANCE/FITNESS/ETIQUETTE for 

girls 12-15. Great fun and training for 

budding cheerleaders and dance team 

members. Hosted by former Ms. National 

Fitness and personal trainer. Contact rozbertone@carolina.rr.com 

or 704-301- 

6848. 071709. 

LIFE IS STRESSFUL – got counseling 

Our professional counselors will help 

Facing Foreclosure 

Are you BEHIND on your mortgage payments 

Rod Potter (704) 840-4137 

Broker/Realtor ® licensed in NC & SC 

Wilkinson & Associates 

Chat Anonymously with Rod at 

www.RodPotter.com 

• Lender Paid Commissions! 

• Lender Paid Closing Costs! 

• Short Sales! 

• Pre-Qualified Buyers! 

• No Frustrating Lenders! 

• Investor Clientele! 

• Debt Relief! 

• Save Your Credit! 

YOUR 

FORECLOSURE 

SPECIALIST! 

you work toward your goals, develop 

and establish better ways of managing 

and maintaining life’s stressors and offer 

a New Perspective. Contact us today 

for your first session; we’d love to 

work along side you. Flexible evening 

and weekend appointments available for 

your convenience www.NPCares.com 

704.904.9915. 071709. 

PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER Affordable 

rates, extensive experience in the 

caregiving field, mature, reliable, excellent 

references, psychology background, 

cleaning, errands, and more! Hourly, day/ 

night Charlotte and surrounding areas. 

704-778-1021. 071009. 

ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR 

Join us on July 14, 4-8PM for a wellness 

event. 15-minute mini-acupuncture 

treatment, 10-minute chair massage, 10- 

minute Reiki session, and free gifts and 

food. De-stress and increase your energy, 

& have a more productive work week! 

Healing Hands Acupuncture & Herbal 

Clinic: 6207 Park South Dr. Suite 101, 

Charlotte, NC. $10 admission. 704-571- 

8783. 071009. 

PAYING TOO MUCH for Health Coverage’s 

Call me today for an Affordable 

Solution. I specialize in working with 

seniors turning 65 and those with Health 

Issues. Bobby Jones (704) 707-3940. 

072409. 

CHILD CARE 

HUNTERSVILLE HOME CHILDCARE 

-Today’s Kid’z State Licensed. AFFORD- 

ABLE Summer care/Preschooler care 

available. 20 years experience. Lot’s of 

fun summer activities, Preschool/School 

curriculum. FT/PT available. Flexible 

hours. CPR Cert. Contact Debbie 704- 

947-2324. 072409. 

SEEKING NANNY POPPINS I have 

many years experience as a teacher and 

nanny. Will plan activities, light housekeeping, 

cook and transport children 

to extra activities. I also care for pets. 

Contact: heatherbtb74@yahoo.com. 

071009. 

WORK NIGHTS AND need reliable 

child care I can provide a loving environment 

at my home near Shuffletown for 

1 to 2 children up to age 9. Call Maxine at 

704-697-0625.071009 

IN HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDER. 

Children ages 1-12.Flexible Hours, Huntersville 

and Surrounding Areas. Daily 

Educational Activities. Contact Brenda 

Helton at 704-274-9221 or bhelton2@ 

carolina.rr.com. 070309. 

CHILDCARE MY HOME. Loving, reliable 

and trustworthy with reasonable 

rates. Will care for all ages, infants and 

up. Available Monday thru Friday. Please 

call 704-351-3362. 070309. 

GARAGE SALE 

HUGE FOUR FAMILY Sale! Corner of 

Ramah and McCord. Furniture, clothes 

of all sizes. Baby furniture, household 

items-tools-toys-all kinds of baby items. 

Look for neon pink signs. 071009. 

COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Rain 

or Shine, Saturday July 11th at Pleasant 

Grove UMC, 1915 Oakdale Road, 

starting at 7am. Also we have breakfast, 

a bake sale and a produce sale. 

071009. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! JOY 

Club Garage Sale. Mill Grove UMC. 

7311 Mill Grove Rd, Indian Trail. Clothes, 

toys, home furnishings, and more! July 

11, 2009 8am -2pm. Rain Date: July 25. 

071009. 




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ESTATE SALE. Sat. July 11th. 800AM - 

200PM. 2500 Connemara Dr, Matthews, 

NC. Unique Furniture pieces, complete 

bedroom set, antique chest, and many, 

many collectibles, Boyds Bears Folkstones, 

mini-tea set, etc. www.flapdoodleauctions.com. 

071009. 

EVENTS 

INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIBLES 

and antiques, held the first full weekend 

of every month at Metrolina Tradeshow 

Expo. Show dates: July 2-5. 

The tradition continues, in Charlotte, 

where treasures await! 7100 Statesville 

Road, Charlotte, NC 28269, visit www. 

icashows.com 704-714-7909. 070309. 

LAKE NORMAN’S HIGHER Level 

Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages 

11-14. Camp will be held August 3rd 

to August 6 at Bailey Middle School. 

Deadline for registration is July 24th. 

For more information call 704-439- 

4563 or email crazycoach31@hotmail. 

com. 071009. 

GENUINE OPPORTUNITY LOOK no 

further! 2009 is the year of prosperity. 

This is the breakthrough we’ve all been 

waiting for. Business partners needed. 

Attend our free seminar Thursday @7pm 

Hyatt Summerfield Suites, 4920 South 

Tryon Charlotte, North Carolina 28217. 

For more information call Jackie 704- 

618-3698 or Sharon 704-557-5325. Receive 

a free vacation voucher for attending. 

Come change your financial future! 

071009. 

AUCTION - JULY 4th- 1030AM - 1200N. 

100 W. Matthews St. Matthews. Flapdoodle 

Auctions NCAL6839 Antiques, Collectibles, 

and Todays Furniture, Art, and 

Housewares. www.flapdoodleauctions. 

com. 070309. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED 

Realtor to find perfect home for you 

I’m a Native of area & will assist you 

with properties within a 50 mile radius 

of Charlotte & Lake Norman KITTY 

GIESE, Broker, Southern Homes 704- 

502-5656. 072409. 

PUBLIC NOTION: QWIKDRAW Inc. 

of NC, 103 W. Franklin St. S. 201, Monroe 

NC 28112, Union County, will cease 

operations and dissolve as of 6/30/2009. 

070309. 

REAL ESTATE- RENT/LEASE 

LOVELY EXECUTIVE HOME in 

The Hamptons subdivision available 

to lease. Located off Rte. 21 near Exit 

25. 4 bedrooms, bonus room, finished 

heated basement with wet bar area. 

3650 sqft of living space plus 3 car 

garage. Finished heated workshop. Approximately 

1 mile from hospitals, doctors 

and shopping at exit 25. Available 

immediately. Call 704-896-8999 for appointment. 

070309. 

CONDO FOR RENT Cornelius 

Oakhurst Community 2 large bedrooms 

2 full bathrooms 1150 sq feet 3 years 

old 2nd floor large walk in closet elevator 

building balcony with nice views 

from balcony super clean large pool 

very quiet sidewalks great walking area 

20 minutes to charlotte 5 minutes to the 

lake one months rent/one month security 

move in August 1st $875 month no 

smoking small pets allowed call 704- 

237-4039 or email me firstapproved@ 

roadrunner.com. 070309. 

TOWNHOME FOR RENT-2 bedroom/2.5 

bath. Back patio w/ storage 

closet, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Minutes 

from I-77, Exit 23 (Huntersville). 

$875/month. No smokers, pets neg. Call 

704-906-4853. 071009. 

LOVELY BRICK RANCH Home for 

$850.00/month. 5410 Nations Ford Road, 

Charlotte, NC. 3BD/modern kitchen 

w/ceramic tile. Hardwood floors, large 

backyard. Contact: LaShaun Hill (202) 

669-4622. 070309. 

CORNELIUS CONDO, 2BR/2BA, garage, 

upgraded appliances, very clean, 

great floor plan, pool. Edinburgh Square 

off W Catawba. $975 mth, 1 yr lease, 

good credit, no pets or smoke, 704/796- 

8177 or 704/661-9876. 073109. 

FOR RENT- CLEAN home located in 

Cornelius. 3 bdrm 2 bath, 1600 sq ft. Partially 

furnished, garage, wood fireplace, 

screened porch, large deck, ½ acre wooded 

lot in cul de sac. $1100 per month plus 

security. N/S, N/pets. Available in August. 

Paul 704-609-2163. 071709. 

HUNTERSVILLE- VERY ATTRAC- 

TIVE large 2 bedroom duplex; washer/ 

dryer connections, stove, ref & dishwasher, 

furnished. Storage building and deck. 

$750/month. Deposit and referenced required. 

704-892-6859 or 704-896-1213. 

070309. 

CORNELIUS TOWNHOME for rent. 3 

Br. 2 1/2 bath end unit with front porch, 

backyard, 1 car garage. Lakefront community 

with dock and pool. $1200/month. 

Call 704-582-3001. 071009. 

BIRKDALE Golf Community available 

7/1. 4 Bedroom plus Office, XL kitchen, 

level backyard, 2 car garage, Clubhouse 

with Pool, Tennis & 3 playgrounds. $1950 

Kitty Giese, Broker 704-502-5656. Call if 

you need to buy, sell or lease. 072409. 

ROOM FOR RENT on Monteith Park 

Community with private bathroom. Responsible 

female, require references, 

utilities included. Call 704-280-4200. 

071009. 

DON’T MISS OUT on the summer fun. 

Rent this North Myrtle Beach ocean front 

1,100+ sq. ft. ocean front with view condo. 

Five star Wyndham resort unit features 

two bedrooms, two baths, full kitchen and 

washer/dryer. Available week of July 31st 

to August 7th. A steal @ $1500.00, but 

negotiable. Contact Ellen Merritt @ 704- 

535-5084 or 704-281-3900. 071709. 

HUNTERSVILLE HOME FOR RENT 

in Hampton Ridge. 2357SqFt home with 

ADVERTISERS WANTED 

Carolina Weekly Newspaper 

Group wants you to advertise 

for your: Garage Sales, Vehicles 

For Sale, Service, Real Estate 

For Sale or Lease, Office 

Rental, Events, Child Care, 

Help Wanted and Business 

Opportunities! Simply visit 

www.carolinaweeklynews 

papers.com and click on 

“Classifieds” for pricing and 

to submit your ad! Deadline 

is Monday at 10 a.m. Call 

Victoria at, 7048492261 ext. 

216 , with questions. 

4BR / 2.5BA, Great Rm, Dining Rm, Living 

Rm, Outdoor Deck and Community 

Pool. $1550/month. Call 704-307-9205. 

071009. 

CORNELIUS- 1 BEDROOM apartment 

for rent, all ceramic tile flooring, heat 

pump for cooling/heating, paved parking, 

small yard fully maintained, very quiet 

inside unit. No Pets. 6 month lease $440 

704 564-9007. 071009. 

REAL ESTATE- FOR SALE 

CORNELIUS, 4 BR 2 BA brick duplex, 

$215,000. DAVIDSON Potential 

Homesite, ¾ acre lot w/useable house, 

$275,000. EASTFIELD ROAD, 4 acres, 

$180,000. BEATTIES FORD ROAD/ 

LONG CREEK, 4.14 acre wooded lot. 

$200,000. JUNE WASHAM ROAD, 5.1 

acres. $500,000. I-77/HAMBRIGHT 

ROAD, 5.98 acres, zoned Corporate Business. 

$780,000. HAMBRIGHT ROAD, 6 

acres, Business. $800,000. HAMBRIGHT 

ROAD/HWY 115, 71 acres, near I-485 

interchange, $7,990,875. Huntersville 

Real Estate 704-875-3999. TFNTD 

100 ACRES- COLE Mountain, Hiwassee, 

VA. Wildlife Paradise, Wooded, Bldg 

sites, Pond. Gorgeous views, near I-81, 

Claytor Lake, $350,000. Jean Keith, Burgess 

Realty, 540-616-9078m Lin. In. Va. 

EHO. 070309. 

UNIVERSITY AREA HOME for sale- 

3bd, 2.5 bath, two story, 1400 sq ft, carpet 

throughout, fresh paint. .25 acres fenced 

in backyard, utility house. Refrigerator, 

stove, washer and dryer included in sale. 

$109,500. 2608 Teton Trail. Call Marvin 

Norman at 704-618-3099. 070309. 

COMPLETELY UPGRADED Patio 

Home in Highland Creek. 2bd/2ba + office 

area. Granite countertops, stunning 

master suite, 10-ft ceilings. 1-car garage. 

$180,000. Golf course community with 

great amenities! Call Kathryn Needham 

at Dream Realty 704-945-7143. 070309. 

SPECTACULAR DAVIS LAKE home 

listed at $249,750. Will entertain offers 

above $225k. MLS# 831105. Gorgeous 

sunroom, workshop, private fenced yard, 

upgrades. Great location. Swim and Tennis 

Community in Charlotte. (704) 591- 

2605. 071009. 

FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION- 

North Carolina Statewide. 500+ Homes 

Must Be Sold! REDC | Free Brochure. 

www.auction.com RE Brkr 20400. 

071009. 

FOR SALE OR lease by owner, near 

Huntersville, Cornelius, & Birkdale Village. 

3 Bdrms, 2.5 bath, Hardwood & 

Carpet Floors, Nice Porch, lease- $1,150, 

sale- $159,000. 336-918-2000. 070309. 

RURAL 4 Bedroom 3 Bath home but only 

15 mins to Charlotte, Uptown, Northlake, 

Birkdale. Situated on .58 lot surrounded 

by trees in small neighborhood. Sunroom, 

XL Kitchen, Front porch. $200,000 Kitty 

Giese, Southern Homes of the Carolinas 

704-502-5656. 071009. 

NEED DOWN-PAYMENT money Call 

today to find out how you can get up to 

$7500 in down payment assistance. 704- 

777-7624 Platinum Key Realty. 070309. 

BEST BUYS! MOORESVILLE 2 story, 

master down, large lot, small neighborhood, 

no homeowners association, 

$259,000, “Open House”, Sunday, July 

5th 2-4, BACK CREEK FOREST/UNI- 

VERSITY 3BR ranch, fenced yard, garage, 

$114,500, MTN ISLAND/COUL- 

WOOD 3BR one and half story, laminate 

flooring, garage, fenced yard, $119,500, 

MARLWOOD FOREST/EAST CLT 

3BR brick ranch, fenced yard, updates, 

$119,000. Call 704.579.1655, Susan, 

Keller Williams Realty. 071709. 

ALL BRICK w/ 2 Car GARAGE. Hardwoods 

& Tile Floors, Granite, Luxe 

kitchen & Bath, Stainless Steel, Large 

Lot, Mature Landscaping, Crown Molding, 

Only $287k. www.PKeyRealty.com. 

PK Realty 704-777-7624. 070309. 

FOUR BEDROOM WITH GARAGE. 

Newly Built, Only $85K, Laminate flooring, 

Walk-in Closet, Garden Tub, Wooded 

Lot. www.PKeyRealty.com. Platinum 

Key Realty 704-777- 7624. 070309. 

OFFICE RENTALS 

2 ACRES WITH large office in North 

Charlotte for rent $1500.00 a month. Call 

704 807 1733 Bob. 071709. 

PETS 

CKC MINI DACHSHUND puppies. 1st 

shots and wormed. 6 short hair F Red and 

Dappie $325.00 each. OBO. 704-875- 

8246 or 704-408-7085. 071009. 

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Ofce & Recreation / Agricultural & Barn / Aviation 

Mini Storage / Churches / Fitness Center 

ALL SIZES AVAILABLE - Free Quotes 

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING 

Build on our lot or your own! 

www.blutobuilders.com 

blutobuilders@bellsouth.net 

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