The Union County Health Department will provide free H1N1 vaccines to people of all ages on Friday, Feb. 5 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. inside Monroe Crossing (Monroe Mall) at the entrance to Sears.
For more information, call the Union County Health Department at 704-296-4878
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Due to inclement weather, the beginning January 15, 2010, Monroe, NC - Want to “bee” a beekeeper? Union County Bill Sheppard, NC State bee inspector, and Jeff Knight, master beekeeper and president “Bill Sheppard has one of the most engaging personalities you’ll experience in a teacher,” The class will cover all the basics of beekeeping including the importance of bees and To register, please call Dana Braswell at the Cooperative Extension Office at 704-283- KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONFebruary 1 – February 5, 2010
Kindergarten Health Assessment Form - You must have your doctor or health department For more information call the school your child will attend Gardener Association is Selling Rain BarrelsJanuary 19, 2010 Monroe, NC – Union County Master Gardener Association is selling rain barrels to help Union County residents conserve water. Rain barrels can be purchased in either 60 or 80 gallon barrels. The 60 gallon barrels are $85, and the 80 gallon barrels are $100. All barrels must be pre-ordered by Feb. 22, and can be picked up at the Union County Agricultural Center at 3230 Presson Road in Monroe on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Rain barrels reduce water usage, which reduces bills. They also reduce stormwater runoff into streets and streams. Also, irrigating with harvested rain water provides ground water recharge at the source or rain fall. By installing one 60 gallon rain barrel you can save 600 gallons of water through a 20-week growing season. Further information can also be received by emailing unionmg@co.union.nc.us, calling 704-283-3822 or visiting the Cooperative Extension Website at www.co.union.nc.us. The Union County Public Schools’ 2010 system wide spelling bee will begin at 9:30 a.m. on January 21, 2010, in the auditorium at Central Academy of Technology and Arts, located at 600 Brewer Drive. Trophies will be awarded to the first- and second-place winners. A certificate will be presented to each school wide winner. 2010 Spelling Bee Program (PDF, 109 KB) 2010 School ChampionsANTIOCH ELEMENTARY Mineral Springs NC – 15th Annual Queens Cup Steeplechase Time: April 24, 2010 from 10am to 7pm THE EVENT Thousands come to see some of the most athletic thoroughbreds compete at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. The jockeys, dressed in bright colored silks, push their sleek steeds to clear four and a half foot jumps over a two and a quarter to as much as three mile rolling turf course. The prestige of over a $100,000 in purse money to the winning owners and the opportunity to bask in the glory of the winner’s circle is what it’s all about from the horse’s connections. Beyond the excitement of the races, families and friends enjoy some fast-paced mingling and socializing each year. The Queen’s Cup annually solidifies business as well as personal relationships; and keeps both strong by bringing people together year after year. The Queen’s Cup offers breathtaking views of the entire racecourse from the Lawn Boxes and Hospitality Tents on exclusive Member’s Hill to key tailgating spots throughout the entire racecourse. For the first time in steeplechase history, Personal Space Licenses (PSL’s) are being offered to our race patrons so that you and your family can enjoy your very own Lawn Box or Tailgating Space for generations to come. We encourage you to come and Experience the Thrill of the ‘Chase!® DRESS & ATTIRE:
You can order Online now. For Tailgate & Ticket Options click HERE For more in visit http://www.queenscup.org Karla Davis wows stage at Nashville’s fabled Ryman AuditoriumCountry music singer Karla Davis wowed an audience in Rock Hill on her path to winning the Colgate Country Music Showdown. The Monroe, N.C., artist sang at the Freedom Center in downtown Rock Hill, advanced to a state competition and then took top honors in the finals at Nashville’s fabled Ryman Auditorium. The annual showdown is an American Idol-like contest that seeks to discover the next big country star. Winners also get $100,000. This year, the regional finals were held in front of a packed house at the Freedom Center. Davis represented radio station WRHI. “She was very memorable,” said WRHI office manager Noreen Ruff, who watched the Rock Hill performance. “She used her guitar in a very different way. She would sing a line and hit the guitar with her thumb. And she performed barefoot.” On her blog, Davis lists her musical role models as Eva Cassidy, Joss Stone, Bobbi Gentry, Etta James, John Legend, Carrie Underwood and Jason Mraz. Some people compare her to soft rock singer Colbie Caillat. In a song called “A Day Away,” Davis tells about a desire to be near loved ones, saying “a day away from you is a day too long.” story Courtesy of the Charlotte Observer TLC has a new reality TV show that features a local Indian Trail, NC family (The Coles) struggling with obesity called “One Big Happy Family”. I watched this show for the first time last night with my 14yr old daughter. She goes to school and has a couple of classes with Shayne at Porter Ridge High School. So this morning I get this Google alert in my inbox about Indian Trail NC, So of course i read it and it is about The reality show and the coles. The headline reads “TLC’s “One Big Happy Family” doesn’t sit well with some viewers”. The story is about how the show has been the center of some criticism and controversy and how TLC is exploiting the family. There is another story on CNN.com (“‘Big’ concerns surround new reality show” ) about the show. Here is a link to a few clips of the show. Please leave us your comments and thoughts. WAXHAW, NC (WBTV) – At first it seemed to be just a fire — still it was a fire that was big enough that it closed Highway 75 in Union County. But, the fire at the cabinet shop that closed the road was only the tip of the iceberg of a one-man crime spree that wrecked places all over town, authorities say. The man who set the fire also stole two vehicles — from two different places — and tried to rob an ATM. The most visible episode of the crime spree was that Highway 75 was shut down early Tuesday morning from McNeely Road and Western Union School Road because of the fire. Investigators believe the same man who set the fire that destroyed a cabinet shop, stole a vehicle from that area. Here is a timeline of events from police to WBTV:
Witnesses say they saw the shop and several vehicles nearby on fire and called it in, which lead to the capture of the suspect. By 8:15 am the fire was out, but roads were still closed because of fire operations in the area. Jonathan Dowdy was charged with first degree burglary, felony breaking and entering, motor vehicle theft, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Dowdy has not been charged yet to the fires in Waxhaw, but that could change. The following story is courtesy on WBTV (Update) He is in the Union County Jail under a $75,000 secured bond. Windstream Expands Business Service into Monroe, N.C.Full Suite of Next-Generation Voice and Data Solutions Now Available MATTHEWS, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Windstream Corp. (NASDAQ: WIN) announces the expansion of its next-generation voice and data services into Monroe, N.C., giving local businesses a new choice for advanced communication services. Monroe business customers may now benefit from a robust portfolio of voice and data solutions, including dedicated high-speed Ethernet Internet, VoIP converged communications systems, Virtual Private Networks, Virtual LAN Services, managed network security and local and long distance service, all designed to help businesses increase productivity and run more efficiently. Windstream’s cost-effective solutions also include business bundles that can help improve a customer’s bottom line, saving business customers on Internet and phone service over comparable Verizon services. “Windstream understands the growing demand for our voice and data solutions and has expanded our product availability into Monroe,” said Don Perkins, vice president of business marketing. “Our customized solutions can help businesses improve productivity and connect with their customers.” The company has approximately 192,500 access lines and 1,350 employees in North Carolina. Windstream already serves business customers in markets across the state including Matthews, Concord, Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro, N.C. For more information about Windstream’s next-generation data services, visit www.windstream.com/business. About Windstream Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides digital phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition video and entertainment services to residential and business customers in 16 states. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and government agencies. The company has approximately 3 million access lines and about $3.1 billion in annual revenues. Windstream is ranked 4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50 ranking of the best performing U.S. companies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com. |
   
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