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INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Education, 12; Rev. Tony, 16; Summer Camps, 18; Calendar, 22; Sports, 24; Classifieds, 27

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Waxhaw names new town manager

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Volume 10, Number 8 • Feb. 19 to 25, 2015 Locally Owned & Operatedwww.unioncountyweekly.com

Preparation pays offResidents heed warnings and stay inside during first ice storm of 2015

by Ryan Pitkin [email protected]

Union County residents bunkered down for a small ice storm beginning on Monday, Feb. 16, and their preparations paid off, according to first responders in the area.

School closings, road preparation from the North Carolina Department of Trans-portation and forecasts from newscasters warning residents to stay off the roads all led to a relatively safe day off from school and work for most people in the area.

Although some ice-related traffic acci-dents occured on Tuesday, most local fire and police departments reported no major issues.

Charlie Porter, chief of the Stallings Volunteer Fire Department, said the tim-ing of the precipitation also played a part

in the low volume of emergency calls. “Any time that we get (a winter storm)

that comes in during the evening hours the vast majority of people are already home, that helps us a lot,” Porter said. “People were heeding the warnings on the next morning. There was really rapid thawing. We were prepared and it could’ve been a lot worse than it was, but the time of the storm and people listen-ing to the warnings really paid off.”

Freezing rain and sleet began falling in Union County just before 3 p.m. on Monday, sending many people home early from work. By 9 p.m., Union County Public Schools (UCPS) had called off classes for Tuesday. By Tues-day afternoon, Wednesday classes would also be closed.

Over a quarter-inch of freezing rain fell in Union County on Monday night, according to the National Weather Ser-vice.

(see Ice Storm on page 4)

Union County Community Arts Council appreciates supporters at ‘Night of the Arts’by Crystal O’Gorman

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The Union County Community Arts Council (UCCAC) will hold its seventh annual Night of the Arts at the Union County Agricultural and Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21.

UCCAC Executive Director Barbara Faulk said the Night of the Arts celebration shows appreciation to businesses, community and government organizations for supporting the council.

“The council’s partnerships with private businesses and government organizations provide funds for arts programs in the schools and county, and funds

individual school and community art project grants,” she said.

She stressed the Night of the Arts event is not a fund-raiser but rather a celebration of support. The ticket costs go toward paying for the $15,000 event. Some of the UCCAC’s major business, community and govern-ment partners include Union County Public Schools, City of Monroe, Union County, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, Duke Energy Foundation, Wells Fargo, Hugh & Cutie Moore and Carolinas Healthcare System.

Arts Council funds Union County Public Schools arts programs

Faulk, who’s been the executive director since 1987,

said last year the arts council raised $333,000 and 92 percent of the money raised went directly into provid-ing arts programs and grants for Union County Public Schools and the community.

The arts council supports 56 schools in Union County by providing arts-related education opportuni-ties, such as programs in which students get to attend live theatrical performances. For example, in February and March, some Union County elementary schools will get to see “The Emperor’s New Clothes” presented by Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Others will see Lightwire’s production of “The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise & The Hare” at Wingate University.

(see UCCAC on page 10)

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Photo courtesy of Stallings resident Terry Peninger

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Charlotte, NC -- �e most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. �ese drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, or Pregbalin and are primarily antidepressant or antiseizure drugs. �ese drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side e�ects.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each

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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves o�en causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. �is damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood �ow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient �ow.

As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems., pain, numbness,

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves

begin to degenerate.

tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms.

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In order to e�ectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined.

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2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained.

NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is nothing that we can do for you.

3) How much treatment will your condition require?

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1) Increase blood �ow2) Stimulate small �ber nerves3) Decrease brain-based pain

�e treatment to increase blood �ow utilizes a specialized low level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. �is technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blood �ow.

�e low level light therapy is like watering a plant. �e light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.

Figure 3: �e blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much

like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

�e amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves

to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined a�er a detailed neurological land vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can be treated.

Dr. Keith Helmendach, D.C. at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70 (normally $150). �is neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the �ndings of your neuropathy.

Dr. Helmendach will be o�ering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, March 6th, 2015.

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INDIAN TRAIL - Poetry is for every-one.

That idea has been portrayed regu-larly in the diverse groups attend-ing “Evenings of Conversation” at the Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center (CAC), where artists of all ages and interests have met monthly since Sep-tember 2013 to read poetry or express themselves artistically.

The themed open mic events have hosted slam poets, rappers, musicians, spoken word poets and even the occa-sional Shakespeare reading. Artists also have taken to creating paintings, draw-ings and other art live, so attendees can watch their progress as the night con-tinues.

The CAC has been open since 2012, its mission is to “Create, Inspire, Edu-cate,” as its motto states. Different organizations use the building to host workshops and classes focusing on dif-ferent mediums of cultural expression.

It took a visit from a local, accom-plished poet in 2013 to set things in motion for Evenings of Conversation, in which people could finally express themselves with words. Kym Gordon Moore, award-winning poet and pub-lished author of two poetry collections,

approached Susan Didier, community development specialist for Indian Trail, to inquire whether any poetry events were being held at the center.

The two spoke for some time and soon after, Moore began moderating “Evenings of Conversation.”

“It’s absolutely grown since then,” Didier said, adding that as many as 65 people have come out on some nights.

Feb. 14 marked the first time a poetry reading has been held on a holiday. The theme was “The Power of Love,” and a diverse group of artists showed up to share their experiences.

A high school student named Bryan recited a heartfelt poem about a girl he had seen once down the hall. Retired father Dwight Roth played a song for his adopted grandchild. Moore moder-ated a brief discussion about the mean-ing of love.

As the night progressed, two artists painted improvised pieces based on the “rhythm” and “feel” of the poetry they were hearing, they said.

Evenings of Conversation have also helped some local artists gain recogni-tion throughout Union County. Roth has become a regular at the readings and since he began attending he has sold multiple paintings through the CAC. Some of Roth’s work also hangs in area restaurants.

“This has been a great inspiration,” Roth said at the Valentine’s reading. “Without the encouragement (of the group), I probably would not have pur-sued what I’ve done so far.”

Roth currently has work for sale in Created in the Carolinas, a work-ing artisan studio in Waxhaw recently restructured from a co-op and reopened in mid-February.

Erin Penland, one of the artists doing live painting at the Valentine’s event, said she leaves each monthly event refreshed and inspired.

“Every time it’s something differ-ent and it’s always something brand new,” Penland said. “This event is like a breath of fresh air because people bring in brand new ideas I would have never

thought of."Evenings of Conversation are held on

the second Saturday of each month.

Juan Gonzalez contributed to this story.

Event lets local artists share the love, spread inspirationby Ryan Pitkin

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Participants gather at the Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center for the monthly, open mic poetry event. Juan Gonzalez/UCW photo

Artist Erin Penland shows a finished piece of art she painted as others read poetry. Juan Gonzalez/UCW photo


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David Phillips, regional manager for Duke Energy in Union County, said around 1,600 people lost power in the county on Tuesday, mostly in the Wes-ley Chapel area. By Tuesday night, he said, all power was restored.

“We got a break, we all got a break,” Phillips said. “I’m sure the people with-out power didn’t think that way but it could have been a lot worse.”

According to local officials, area bridges posed the biggest risk for driv-ers who decided to brave the icy condi-tions.

Michael Eiss, chief of the Waxhaw Police Department, said his officers responded to multiple calls for acci-dents on a bridge where N.C. High-way 16 crosses Twelve Mile Creek. He said those calls involved collisions and people running off the road due to the slippery conditions of the bridge.

Bridges freeze faster than roads due to the air running beneath them. They pose a much higher risk in ice storms than average roads.

“It’s hard to keep (bridges thawed), drivers typically slide right over,” Eiss said. “The main thoroughfares were kept pretty good. The main roads seemed to get better quickly.”

Eiss, like many first responders in the area, overstaffed his department in preparation of the storm and brought out extra gear, including a department-owned four-wheeler designed to reach people stranded by the snow. The vehi-cle was never needed.

“We did have chains on our wheels,” Eiss said. “So we pretty much stuck to our cars.”

The Providence Volunteer Fire Department, which serves Weddington among other areas in Union County, kept two to three extra men at the sta-tion throughout the day on Tuesday.

PVFD Captain Vincent Wolfe said the department’s call amount increased from its normal volume on Tuesday, but there were no significant problems.

Problem areas in Weddington were on Hemby Road approaching Provi-dence Road and where Beulah Church Road curves and crosses Twelve Mile Creek, closer to Wesley Chapel.

“There are back roads in Wedding-ton that are going to be trouble spots in those situations no matter what you do to them,” Wolfe said.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCHP) sent officers to Charlotte from its department in Monroe, according to NCHP First Sergeant Mark Leach, due to the lack of calls in its own coverage area.

“It was all north and west of here that was a problem,” Leach said. “Every-body stayed off the roads. I was proud of those people.”

By Union County Weekly’s press deadline on Wednesday, there remained a slight chance of more snow or freezing rain hitting the area during the night.

At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, UCPS announced a two-hour delay for stu-dents and staff on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Tahira Stalberte, UCPS spokesper-son, said the school system’s transpor-tation and maintenance staff would be out on the roads during the night and keeping in contact with law enforce-ment so administration could make a decision as early as possible whether school would need to be cancelled.

“We always try to give parents enough time to plan,” she said.

Tuesday’s make-up day for UCPS students will be March 6. Wednesday’s make-up day and any others that may be necessary will be announced in the weeks to come, Stalberte said.

If more ice or snow does fall, Wolfe said he hopes people will continue to stay inside and not take unnecessary risks.

“Everybody I put on staff who drives a truck is a skilled, trained driver,” Wolfe said. “I’m not putting inexperienced drivers behind the wheel and we don’t need inexperienced people out driving their personal vehicles, creating situa-tions that make us need to go out.”

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Lighten Up.WAXHAW – After nearly a year-long search, the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners announced the hiring of Warren Wood as new town manager.

During a special called meeting on Mon-day, Feb. 16, commissioners unanimously approved the selection of Warren Wood, cur-rent assistant city manager and chief financial officer for the city of Hickory, North Caro-lina.

“I can’t tell you how excited I am about working with Mr. Wood,” Waxhaw Mayor Daune Gardner said. “He is exactly the type of professional manager that is going to be able to help us through the next phase of our growth, both internally with town organization, as well as in the community.”

In Hickory, Wood has been responsible for all the city’s administrative services, police, fire, parks and recreation, and had primary responsibility for budget development and budget administration, according to a news release.

“My family and I are so excited about the opportunity to live in a community recently ranked the ‘Best Place in North Carolina Town to Raise a Young Family’,” Wood said in the release. “I am ready to begin working with the town board, as well as town staff, to con-tinue that level of success.”

Wood could not be reached for comment by

Union County Weekly’s press deadline. Monday’s meeting, held in the lead up to

an impending ice storm, took only a matter of minutes, as commissioners had already decided to bring Woods on.

“It’s remarkable that all six board mem-bers arrived at the same conclusion as to who could fill this spot,” Gardner said. “For a deci-sion this important and complex, to have a unanimous decision bodes well for our future work together. “

Waxhaw retained executive recruitment firm Ralph Andersen and Associates to assist in the selection process. The firm narrowed the field of 98 candidates down to about 40 who matched what the town asked for in a town manager.

The firm then presented the board with two tiers of six top candidates, who then met with board members.

Wood is a native of Hickory. He began his career as town manager of Badin, North Carolina, in 1991 before beginning work for Hickory in 1993.

In Hickory, he worked as a purchasing agent, human resources director, director of admin-istration and budget and ultimately, assistant city manager and chief financial officer.

Greg Mahar, former director of planning and community development for Waxhaw, has served as interim town manager since former town manager Mike McLaurin retired in April 2014.

Waxhaw names new town managerby Ryan Pitkin

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Preventative maintenance program to affect Union County drinking water

A month-long, routine water qual-ity preventative maintenance program could affect the taste, color and odor of tap water for some residents throughout Union County at the end of February and during most of March, according to a Union County Public Works news release.

“(Any changes to taste, color or odor are) a normal component of the process and customers should be reassured that water quality is not affected and remains safe for drinking, bathing, cooking and other general uses. Most customers will not notice any change,” according to the release.

The program, which involves tempo-rarily switching water disinfectants from the present chloramines to free chlorine in order to optimize water quality within the distribution systems, will take place from Feb. 23 to March 22.

The program will be administered to public water systems in Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw, Marvin, Indian Trail, Stallings, Wingate, Marshville, Fairview, Unionville and unincorporated areas of Union County served by Union County Public Works, according to the release.

The following groups of water users are encouraged to seek professional advice concerning the removal methods of chlo-rine and chloramines from their water supply: hospitals and kidney dialysis

providers or patients; fish, pond, pool and aquarium owners or operators; and busi-nesses that use water in their production process.

Residents can call Union County Pub-lic Works at 704-296-4210 for more information.

Waxhaw receives grant from Carolina Thread Trail

WAXHAW – The Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board announced on Feb. 5, it will award six implementation grants totaling $372,500 to projects along the Carolina Thread Trail (CTT), with Wax-haw receiving the largest grant.

Waxhaw will receive a $150,000 grant, more than double the next larg-est amount on the list of towns receiving implementation grants. The money will be used to construct approximately 1,321 linear feet of natural surface trail, as well as a 200-foot suspension bridge over 12 Mile Creek that will link trails in North and South Carolina, according to a news release.

When completed, this segment of CTT will reach 3,960 homes and over 12,000 residents, according to the release.

“This corridor has been a model of community collaboration with the Town of Waxhaw and Lancaster County work-ing together to seek funding to complete this project,” the release read.

Other North Carolina towns to receive grants include Oakboro, Granite Quarry, Lincolnton and East Spencer. The Catawba Lands Conservancy also received $30,000 to help pay for land recently purchased for conservation along Forney Creek in east Lincoln County.

The CTT is a 15-county, two-state ini-tiative designed to create a regional net-work of trails, blueways and conservation

corridors that will link more than 2.3 mil-lion citizens.

Car dealer association presents local shelter with check for tournament

MONROE – On Feb. 10, the Greater Charlotte Auto Dealer Association (GCADA) presented a $15,000 check to the Union County Community Shelter (UCCS) for the annual Chuck Norwood Memorial Golf Tournament held at the Monroe Country Club.

The tournament was created in 2006 after the death of Chuck Norwood, who volunteered at the shelter for many years, said Kathy Bragg, executive director of UCCS. It will take place on April 15, a Wednesday.

Bragg hopes to raise $50,000 through the tournament, to go towards providing service for the hungry and homeless in Union County.

The GCADA has been the present-ing sponsor for the tournament for six years, Bragg said. Other Union County businesses have signed on as sponsors including Better Car People, Dutchland Refrigerated Transport and Big Ring Interactive, among others.

“We are a nonprofit completely sup-ported by the local community,” Bragg said. “We have to raise three quarters of a million dollars a year to provide shelter-ing, feeding and rehousing for the coun-ty’s homeless. It is an essential part of what we do to have these types of events for the community.”

The tournament takes place on April 15, a Wednesday, and hosts 30 teams of four. To register, golfers can visit www.unionshelter.org/events.


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The following people were arrested in western Union County between Feb. 12 and 18, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail

• Ryan Place, Indian Trail Fairview Road at East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. Feb. 12

• Marty Cranford, 100 block of Tyson Road: Interference with electric/gas/water meters. Feb. 12

• Stephan Hoche, 300 block of North Indian Trail Road: Indecent liberties with a child. Feb. 13

• Thomas Davis, Indian Trail Road, no address listed: Driving while impaired. Feb. 14

• Sergey Gerasimchuk, 2600 block of Unionville Indian Trail Road West: Assault on a female. Feb. 14

• Melanie Pelkey, 200 block of Lauren Drive: Resisting/delaying/obstructing an officer. Feb. 15

• Shane Langston, 4100 block of Mellon Road: Assault on a female. Feb. 15

Stallings

• Daniel Verdiz-Navarro, 3700 block of Mat-thews Indian Trail Road: Driving while license revoked. Feb. 14

Waxhaw

• Robert Twitty, 4900 block of New Town Road:

Driving while impaired. Feb. 12• George Russell, Highway 16 at Cuthbertson

Road: Driving while impaired. Feb. 14• Beth Olinger, 200 block of Essaw Road: Simple

assault. Feb. 14• Jeffrey Labarge, 5500 block of McWhorter

Road: Driving while impaired. Feb. 15• Brandon Hunter, 6200 block of South Potter

Road: Injury to personal property. Feb. 15• Sonja Kamiche, 300 block of Howie Mine

Road: Failure to appear. Feb. 16• Miguel Sanchez-Cortes, 2200 block of Legacy

Oak Drive: Driving while impaired. Feb. 18

Wesley Chapel

• Susan Deason, 6300 block of Weddington Road: Shoplifting. Feb. 12

The following crimes were committed in western Union County between Feb. 12 and 18, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail

Vehicle Break-ins• 13800 block of East Independence Boulevard:

Purse, TracFone, prescription medicine, cash, Social Security card and diabetic supplies, worth $317 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in. Feb. 13

• 2100 block of Younts Road: $2,500 car seat stolen from vehicle during break-in. Feb. 14

• 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Debit card stolen from vehicle during break-in. Sus-pect later used card to buy $4,945 worth of merchan-dise. Feb. 17

Property Theft• 3000 block of Potomac Road: $1 license plate

stolen from vehicle. Feb. 12• Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $870 worth of mer-

chandise stolen from business. Feb. 12• 2100 block of Younts Road: $20,000 Honda

Accord stolen from parking lot. Feb. 15• Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $15 worth of cloth-

ing items stolen from business. Feb. 15• Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $107 worth of toys

stolen from business. Feb. 17

Vandalism/Hit-and-run• Sun Valley Middle School, 1409 Wesley Chapel

Road: Grass field vandalized. Feb. 14• 4800 block of Fairview Drive: $350 damage done

to garage and picnic table in vandalism incident. Feb. 14

• 1000 block of Canopy Drive: Arson to field crops on land owned by Duke Energy. Feb. 14

• Bonfire Sports Bar & Grill, 6751 Old Monroe Road: $1,000 damage done to business in vandalism incident. Feb. 15

• 5900 block of Old Monroe Road: $150 damage done to multiple mailboxes in hit-and-run. Feb. 15

• 6600 block of Old Monroe Road: $500 damage done to Honda Civic in vandalism incident. Feb. 15

• 1100 block of Fantasy Lane: $100 damage done to home. Feb. 17

• 1100 block of Fantasy Lane: $50 damage done to home. Feb. 17

Financial Crimes/Fraud• 3900 block of Planters Place: Identity theft. Feb.

13

Stallings

Miscellaneous• 4000 block of Campus Ridge Road: Animal bite.

Feb. 14

Waxhaw

Property Theft• 6600 block of Loblolly Circle: Headband, Band-

Aids, makeup bag, face washer, hair clips and makeup, worth $168 total, stolen. Feb. 15

Vandalism/Hit-and-runs• 6200 block of South Potter Road: $350 damage

done to home in vandalism incident. Feb. 15

Miscellaneous• 7400 block of Walnut Crest Drive: Burning grass,

brush, woodlands. Feb. 15

Weddington

Financial Crimes/Fraud• 1000 block Heritage Acres Drive: Identity theft.

Feb. 12

Wesley Chapel

Property Theft• Target, 6350 Weddington Road: Suspect

attempted to steal $71 worth of clothes and underwear from business. Feb. 12

• 1800 block of Crestgate Drive: Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Feb. 16


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Restaurant ScoresThe Union County Health Department

inspected the following dining locations from Feb. 4 to Feb. 17.

Lowest Scores:• Logan’s Roadhouse, 2336 W.

Roosevelt Blvd. – 91.5 Violations included: multiple

hand sinks being used for purposes other than hand washing; food stored uncovered in reach-in and walk-in units; bins of lettuce held at improper temperature over four hours after preparation; tomatoes, lettuce, onions in oil and shrimp stored at improper temperature; grill fat not marked; improper cooling of soup; all sanitizer buckets at 0 parts-per-million; in-use knives stored on unclean strip that is not being cleaned and sanitized every four hours; Lexan and metal pans stacked tightly while wet; and several areas of broken floor tiles.

All Scores:

28173• Subway, 3905A Providence Road

– 98.5

28104• Hwy 55 Burgers, Shake and Fries,

13645 Providence Road – 95.5 • The Friendly Moose, 4320 Potter

Road – 99.5

28079• Bonfire Bar and Grill, 6751 Old

Monroe Road – 93.5 • Hickory Tavern, 6455 Old Mon-

roe Road – 99.5

• Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 6640 Old Monroe Road – 97

• Mi Famiglia, 7870 Idlewild Road – 95.5

• Moe’s Southwest Grill, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 98.5

• Panera Bread, 14035 Hwy. 74, suite B1 – 98.5

28110• Amoco, 4102 Hwy. 74 W. – 98 • Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004

Concord Hwy. – 95 • Duke’s Grill, 1114 Concord Ave.

– 97 • El Vallarta, 1890 W. Roosevelt

Blvd. – 92.5 • Hardees, 503 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

– 99.5 • Jin Jin, 221 E. Franklin St. –

95.5 • Kentucky Fried Chicken, 2021

Roosevelt Blvd. – 96 • La Costenita, 402A Patton Ave. –

97.5 • Logan’s Roadhouse, 2336 W.

Roosevelt Blvd. – 91.5 • Salsarita’s, 3173 W. Hwy. 74 –

100 • The Sandwich Shop, 100 N.

Secrest Ave. – 96 • Scott Safety, 4320 Goldmine

Road – 94.5 • Xtreme Play, 2115-127 W.

Roosevelt Bvd. – 98.5

28112• Hong Kong, 813-II E. Roosevelt

Blvd. – 97.5 • New China, 1684-C W. Franklin

St. – 98.5

About the grades…Restaurants are given grades of A for

scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70.

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Another way the arts council funds school arts pro-grams is through grants. Every year schools, teachers and community artists have the opportunity to apply for small grants for individual projects through the arts council. This year $18,500 was awarded to 17 differ-ent schools and teacher art projects.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts’ (CATA) Technical Theatre teacher Jeff Weif received a $500 grant to purchase lumber for an introductory project on stage set-building, for which ninth through twelfth graders will build miniature frames for flats (stage walls) and birdhouses. He said this project teaches them how to use the machinery to make miter cuts

and wood joints. While this may

sound like a simple project, Weif said, this teaches them the primary skills needed for con-structing sets. CATA students construct all their sets for the-atrical productions, he said.“Arts sometimes

fall to the wayside,” he said. Theatre is extremely expensive to produce.”

Last year, the arts council also provided $10,000 to buy a light console

for CATA’s theater. Weif said this gave his students access to modern automated lighting, which in turn, helped one student receive a $200,000 scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University.

“It’s extremely important to have this organization. It’s the way I get funds for my classes. With the way education funding goes, we have to explore outside funding or we would not have any funding,” he said.

“The arts council stands in the gap, providing Union County Public Schools with integrated and culturally rich arts programs. When other schools have to worry, we don’t – we couldn’t do it without them,” said Dr. John Jones, assistant superintendent of instructional programs for UCPS.

Help from Wells FargoWells Fargo’s Corporate Communication Manager

Josh Dunn said Wells Fargo donated almost $10,000 in three grants to the arts council this year.

“Wells Fargo is proud to support the Union County Community Art Council,” said Leigha Smith, com-munity banking area president of Charlotte South for Wells Fargo. “We take pride in supporting arts pro-grams in Monroe, as well as the arts and culture in all of our local communities where we do business.”

Dave Phillips, Duke Energy’s District Manager for Union County and six other counties said they fund the UCCAC through community development funds and grants via the Duke Energy Foundation. “The pro-grams (Faulk) puts together have widespread appeal to the community, a lot is associated with arts in schools and gives back to the community.”

What’s happening at ‘Night of the Arts’The Night of the Arts event includes cocktails, dinner

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A lifetime achievement award will be presented dur-ing the event to recognize an integral difference maker in the local art community. Last year’s winner was Gin-ger Heath, a member of the Union County Playmak-ers, who’s been a part of community theatre her whole life.

At the event, there also will be a mini-gallery of 20 to 30 photographs enlarged to 20-by-24-inch posters that tell the story of some of the arts programs made possible through funds donated to UCCAC.

Tickets cost $110 per person and are by reservation only. For more information, call the UCCAC at 704-283-2784.

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Students from Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts dressed as characters from various plays for Union County Community Arts Councils’ Breakfast for the Arts last year. Photo courtesy of Union County Community Arts Council

Artwork on exhibit during the Union County Student Artist Show-case, another yearly event spon-sored by the arts council. All schools in Union County participate in this event. Photo courtesy of Union County Community Arts Council

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Feeling the boostKensington earns fundraising dollars while working on fitness, character skills

by Courtney [email protected]

WAXHAW – This February, Kensington Elementary School students learned the importance of fitness while earning over $25,000 through the Boosterthon program.

Boosterthon is a nine-day program that helps area schools fundraise while educating students about fitness and character values. This year’s program culminated with a Fun Run event, which took place on Thursday, Feb.12.

“It’s all inclusive, regardless of financial participation. While it is a fundraiser, the majority of the focus is on fun and fitness and character building,” said Mark Norman, gen-eral manager of Boosterthon Charlotte.

Students gather pledges from friends and family for the number of laps they run at the Boosterthon Fun Run. Kensington is one of 10 schools in Union County participating in the program this school year.

“Boosterthon exists to strengthen schools,” Chris Carneal, Boosterthon’s founder and president, said in a news release. “As a parent, I’ve seen how important community is in my children’s lives. That’s why we’re challenging students to build community in their schools and neighborhoods.”

The Boosterthon staff members serve in the schools daily, “from carline to carline,” by teaching character lessons, helping out teachers and mentoring and encouraging stu-dents, said Jerermy Fiske, program director for Boosterthon.

“How would you not want to get behind making an impact in a child’s life?” Fiske said.

The Boosterthon staff teaches the char-acter development and fitness curriculum to “free up time for teachers to focus in on the classroom,” Norman added.

“Every school is researching and looking for ways to promote fitness and character education,” he said. “It’s very difficult to do both together. Usually you have to choose, but our program does both.”

Kensington Elementary Principal Dr. Rachel Clarke said the school has participated in the program for about the last six years.

“It’s the most successful fundraiser in terms

of profit and in terms of fun for the students,” Clarke said.

Clarke joined in on the fun of the day’s events, including a two-mile run, cheers and dancing.

The program encourages healthy living and fitness, with the hope to begin including fitness in their lives.

“Obesity is the biggest issue. Kids are stuck in front of the TVs these days,” said Carrie Rocray, a parent of a Kensington fifth-grader, Connor. “I think as a country, it’s an issue we need to deal with.”

Clarke sees the Boosterthon as a chance for students to be active in a fun, non-stren-uous way; however, she believes the most important component of the program is the character lessons.

This year’s theme revolved around giving back to the community through service and supporting and helping others. The Booster-thon team tries to pick themes teachers and parents are interested in teaching students, Norman said, and teach the lessons in a way that’s receptive to the students. Some of the character development component also involves interpersonal skills with leadership development, he added.

“Kids remember the lesson they learn, which makes (the program) an investment,” Clarke said. “I see kids that remember terms from last year and they make it relevant. And the teachers have the terms, so they can con-tinue the program.”

Kensington Elementary had one of their best fundraising years yet with the program, with an over $25,000 profit and pledges from all 50 states.

“The most beautiful thing is there are kids who might not be able to donate, and I understand that. But (those students) still get to participate,” Clarke said. “You don’t know who out there pledged, but everyone gets to participate and have fun.”

The Boosterthon team has continued to bring enthusiasm each year, Norman said, which has made Boosterthon a positive part of the school calendar.

“One of the benefits (Kensington) has is Boosterthon has become not just a major part of their fundraising calendar, but a part of their community, where we’ve built really strong relationships with their teachers, fac-ulty, administration and the students,” Nor-man said. “They are excited to have us back every year over time and it’s become a big cel-ebratory part of their school calendar.”

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Kristen Horn, a 2014 Union Academy graduate and Stallings resident, knew she wanted to receive an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point since her freshman year of high school.

This month, that dream came true.As a part of the curriculum at Union

Academy, students in each grade level are required to complete grade-appro-priate community service projects; and for Kristen, the project spurred an inter-est in West Point and ultimately changed the course of her future.

Kristen adopted a U.S. Army platoon deployed in Iraq for her service project and sent monthly care packages to the soldiers, including hand-written, per-sonalized letters; birthday gifts; Christ-mas presents; and daily necessities. She formed a spreadsheet to keep track of each soldier, including each one’s birth-day, hometown and interests.

“The platoon leader was actually a friend of mine,” Kristen said. “She was an old West Point graduate and she was the first one to tell me about it. The more I learned about what they did and what West Point was, I thought, ‘This is

so awesome.’ I realized I wanted to serve like they did.”

But the journey to turning her dream into a reality wasn’t easy.

Kristen began the highly competitive application process in Fall 2013 during her senior year at Union Academy. Each year, more than 10,000 candidates

apply to West Point, but the academy can only legally nominate 4,000 people. Kristen received a nomination, but ulti-mately was not selected for an appoint-ment. Only nine percent of applicants are admitted.

“I was really disappointed,” she said. “But I knew I still had time. I told my mom, ‘I’m going to reapply until I age out.’”

That’s exactly what she did. Kristen turned down an opportunity

to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and instead spent her time preparing to apply again. She enrolled in Marion Military Institute in Alabama to improve her chances of receiving a nomination. After challenging herself physically and mentally in the class-room, Kristen decided it was time to reapply.

Last week, U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger announced Kristen’s official appoint-ment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

“When life doesn’t go as planned, you can either give up or keep fighting,” Pit-tenger said in a news release. “We’re proud to see that Ms. Horn kept fight-ing for her dream and for the honor of serving her country, and we look for-ward to seeing where that tenacity and

commitment will take her during her military career.”

“When I found out, I was absolutely blown away,” Kristen said. “It was a crazy moment for me. I was thrilled.”

Kristen will officially enroll at West Pont on June 29.

Since finding out about her appoint-ment, Kristen said she’s dedicated her days to preparing for the rigorous sched-ule she knows is looming.

“I’ve been challenging myself aca-demically by taking difficult courses and I’ve also been working out regularly and improving my social skills and ability to work well with others,” she said.

Kristen said she’s excited for her future at West Point and undaunted by life after graduation, in which she’ll serve in the U.S. Army for four years.

After four years in the Army, Kristen will either move forward with a career in the Army through more education and training, which the Army pays for, or return to civilian life.

“I never really thought deeply about serving, but I’ve always loved my coun-try,” Kristen said. “My family always instilled a love for our country in us and to be loyal to it. I wanted to answer the call.”

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Kristen Horn displays her certificate of ap-pointment to West Point. Photo courtesy of Kristen Horn

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Marvin Ridge fisher takes advantage of warm windows in winter

MARVIN – Marvin Ridge High School junior Jon Spencer, of Marvin Ridge Fishing, has taken advantage of the window of oppor-tunity during the cold months to organize his tackle box and gear and fish.

Jon is part of the Scholastic Anglers and has recently earned his way to the top of Scholas-tic Anglers Challenge leader board.

“I must note that as the facilitator of the Scholastic Anglers Program, it is a humbling feeling to know the positive impact this pro-gram has on the lives of so many student-anglers,” Brian Booth, physical education teacher at Poplin Elementary School and Anglers facilitator, said in an email. “When I hear the stories and receive the photos of these kids going out fishing to earn points, I am nothing but grateful at their constructive use of the time they have available. It is rein-forcing to hear the parents of these student-anglers thanking me for encouraging their children to go out and fish rather some of the other things in life they can get involved with.

“To realize that I am a part of helping our parents keep their children out of trouble and guiding them down a path in the right direc-tion towards a lifetime of success. Even I, as a teacher, am reminded by these examples, that I need these pick-me-up forms of encourage-ment more often than I ever knew.”

Visit www.scholasticanglers.com for more information about the Scholastic Anglers Program.

Sun Valley Elementary to host global fest INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley Elementary

School PTO will host the third annual Global Festival on Friday, Feb. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The school will be decorated with student projects showcasing different continents and countries to celebrate cultural diversity.

The event is open to the public and will feature $2,000 worth of raffle prizes, cultural entertainment and games and food vendors.

All proceeds from the event will go towards

the Bucks For Books fundraiser, which aims to add over 500 books to the school library.

Sun Valley Elementary is located at 5200 Rogers Road.

UCPS hosts third annual family engagement conference

Union County Public Schools Academi-cally and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) and Federal Programs is holding its third annual Family Engagement Conference on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mon-roe Middle School, located at 601 E. Sunset Drive in Monroe.

The conference will offer free parent work-shops, children’s programs, vendors and a complimentary lunch.

Some of the topics in the parent work-shops include: “Finding the Tools to Create Powerful Partnerships;” “Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School: A Panel Dis-cussion;” “How Can Parents Help Their LEP Children?;” “FREE Digital Resources for the UCPS Tech Savvy Student;” “Digital Citizen-ship: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online;” and “Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Suc-cess in School.”

Three sessions in Spanish, as well as chil-dren’s programs, will be offered. The chil-dren’s programs will include activities in lit-eracy, science, technology, art, drama, health and fitness.

Contact Lori Spruiell, Title I specialist, at 704.296.0152 or email her at [email protected], for more information and to register.

Sun Valley Elementary students collect books

INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley Elemen-tary Schools started a reading campaign that involves collecting new and used books for classroom libraries.

Many new teachers to the school needed more materials, so students stepped up to the fill the shelves, according to a news release.

“I brought in books to help them learn about different fun stuff,” Luke Valentine, of Zvi Vine’s second-grade class, said in the release.

In the past, many teachers bought extra reading materials for their classes or checked out and circulated materials throughout grade levels.

Sun Valley’s AIG teacher Sally Petoskey, who owns about 750 titles in her classroom collection, said in the release, “I have been impressed with all the different types of books that have been brought in so far. I think that is has been great.”

Sun Valley Elementary Principal Dr. Terri Cooper has made a goal to provide educa-tors with a sustainable book room, the release said.

“As the school continues to grow, it is clear that the school’s book room must also continue to provide enough resources for all students at their individual learning needs,” Cooper said in the release.

New and used book donations are accepted during school hours.

Sun Valley Elementary School is located at 5200 Rogers Road.

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Faithfervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospital-ity.”

“Love must be sincere.” There will be times when love will be a wild, crazy, out-of-control feeling. Other times, it’s “ho-hum.” When that hap-pens, love will need to be an act of will in order to make it through that “passing phase” and back to the wild, crazy moments.

“Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.” Every person in a marriage does and says things to hurt and offend the other person. Problems occur when one or both hold onto what was said and done. Then they throw it in the other person’s face while having a “fight.” Instead, they need to “let it go” rather than holding onto it.

“Honor one another above your-selves.”

The bride made a toast to her new husband. Although I barely knew them, I could tell they were 100-per-cent crazy in love and deeply com-mitted to one another.

“Be joyful in hope, patient in afflic-tion, faithful in prayer.” Marriage can be like a rollercoaster – sometimes you are going up, and other times you wonder, “What in the world was

I thinking when I said, ‘I do’ to this person?” That’s when you need to be “patient in affliction” to get through those low times to become stronger on the other side.

They wrapped up their wedding with these words from the Gospel of John: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

When I got married, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I’ll confess: I had no idea what I was get-ting into. Neither do those two who pledged to love, honor and cherish. They don’t know the twists and turns life is going to throw at them, but they are starting with an incredible foundation. With that as their base, they’ll do just fine.

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mis-sion. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www.charlotterescuemis-sion.org for more information.

Real Helpfor Real Living

One moment I was attending a wedding; the next moment I was watching ‘The Godfather’

REV. TONy MARCIANO

by Rev. Tony Marciano [email protected]

I think wed-dings should be long – 45 min-utes minimum.

I’ve conducted weddings as short as 11 min-utes; your seat’s not even warm, and the bride is already walk-ing back up the aisle.

You can imagine my pleasure when my cousin’s daughter’s wedding was going to be long. More than that length, there was something else intriguing about this wedding.

The couple did not choose to read 1 Corinthians 13 – the “great love”

chapter. Instead, they chose Romans 12:9-13. Before I share those with you, let me tell you about the person who read the scripture.

The person selected to read the verses was not part of “the family.” Actually, he was from the groom’s family – not my side of the family. He was from Long Island and spoke with a strong New York accent. As he read the scripture verses, all I could think about was the movie “The Godfather.” I envisioned one of the Corleones reading the Bible. I had to stop focusing on his accent so I could concentrate on the words being read:

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual

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News & NotesEbenezer Baptist Church hosts youth events

INDIAN TRAIL – Ebenezer Baptist Church hosts two weekly youth pro-grams, AWANA Clubs and Word of Life. AWANA Clubs are open to sec-ond- through fifth-graders from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Word of Life consists of biblical lessons explored through fun activities, opened to the same age group on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The church also holds adult worship and Bible studies during the youth pro-grams.

Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 1417 Unionville Indian Trail Road W. in Indian Trail.

Central Academy at Lake Park to celebrate Spiritual Emphasis Week

LAKE PARK – Central Academy at Lake Park’s students will participate in several activities in celebration of their annual Spiritual Emphasis Week. According to a press release, this annual weekly series of events was created to help the students’ focus on and grow their spirituality.

Elementary students will visit the Billy Graham Library and participate in presentations for Samaritan’s Purse and JAARS, a Waxhaw-based nonprofit that helps organizations gain support for Biblical translations internation-ally.

Students in Central Academy’s Upper School will celebrate Spiritual Empha-sis Week with daily chapel and small group sessions, including music led by Praise and Worship Band Director of Central Church of God at Lake Park Randy Johnson. Evangelist Zach Dick-inson of Clayton King Ministries will speak to students about passion, and the students will also share their spiri-tual experiences with Monroe’s First Assembly of God Christian school.

Central Academy at Lake Park is a Kindergarten through 12th-grade pri-vate, Christian school located at 3624 Lake Park Road in Lake Park.

Benton Heights Presbyterian Church will hold annual Ralph Williams Memorial Barbecue

MONROE – The late Ralph Wil-liams, a dedicated church member at Benton Heights Presbyterian Church, was instrumental in organizing the church’s building fund that was estab-lished in 1939.

For over 20 years, the church has held a barbecue sale to raise money for the building fund. Williams was involved with the sale until he died five years ago. His grandson, Jeff Wil-liams, now heads up the sale with the

church’s men’s fellowship group. They named the barbecue sale in memory of Ralph Williams, because of his contin-ued dedication to serving the church.

The barbecue is cooked onsite and kept in walk-in coolers, so it stays fresh until served, according to the church receptionist Carol Pettigrew.

The Ralph Williams Memorial Bar-becue will take place at the church from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. Barbecue plates are $8, and visitors can choose between a plate consisting of three sandwiches, chips and bread or pulled barbecue, coleslaw, bread and dessert.

Tickets are available for purchase now, or supporters can buy plates onsite at the day of the sale. The church will deliver plates for orders of seven or more plates and there will be a covered drive-thru for pick-up orders. People are also encouraged to dine in, with drinks included, at the church’s fellow-ship hall.

For more information, call 704-283-4912.

Benton Heights Presbyterian Church is located at 2701 Concord Hwy. in Monroe.

Waxhaw Bible Church will host talk on better ways to organize the home

WAXHAW – Waxhaw Bible Church Women’s Ministry will host a House-hold Tips To Share discussion, as a part of Proverbs 31 Women Series. This tip-sharing class will be led by Tabitha and Ann Berryman from 9 a.m. to noon.

Waxhaw Bible Church is located at 6810 Pleasant Grove Road in Waxhaw.

Catholic Church will host Adult Lenten Series

MINT HILL – St. Luke Catho-lic Church will host Adult Education Lenten Series for the next three, con-secutive Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The series will be lead by St. Luke’s parish-ioner David Galusha, and each talk includes a discussion session and light refreshments. Below is a list of topics and corresponding dates:

• Feb. 21 – Who are American Cath-olics and Where are They Going: Sta-tistics and Trends

• Feb. 28 – What are the Issues and their Causes: Conservatives, Liberals and Dropouts

• March 7 – Is Change Possible? Desirable? Inevitable?: Change With-out Compromise/Direction

For more information, please contact Ann Helms at [email protected]. St. Luke Catholic Church is located at 13700 Lawyers Road in Mint Hill, near Stallings.

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Summer Camp Guide

Climbing CampAges 9 to 12Sessions 2, 7

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Members - $160 / Non-members -

$220

Learn to rock climb, belay, swing and zipline during this week of

climbing adventure. The price of camp includes a trip to a local,

certified climbing center.

LEGO CampAges 5 to 8

Sessions 2, 6, 89 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members - $160 / Non-members - $220

Campers turn up their imagination through structured activities, free build time and fun games designed

to spark inventiveness and to challenge creativity.

Superhero CampAges 5 to 8

Sessions 4, 79 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Is it a bird? No. Is it a plane? No. Is it going to be a great camp week

full of costumes, super powers, and good deeds? Yes! Join this themed camp where the adventures never

stop.

Pay It Forward CampAges 8 to 12

Session 79 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Come together for a special week of camp to participate in hands-on service projects and special

outings to serve others. Campers will develop servant leadership skills and earn community service hours.

Survival CampAges 8 to 12Sessions 2, 5


$330

Learn to set up camp, build and cook on a fire and develop other

outdoor skills and techniques. Instructors encourage campers

to appreciate their surroundings and use them to their advantage

as they enjoy a week of wilderness appreciation. Campers will also

spend the night at Hemby Program Center on Thursday night.

Star Wars CampAges 5 to 8Sessions 1, 5


$190

Learn the “force” as you explore through the highs and lows of the complete Star Wars Saga. Every

little warrior will have a blast creating the perfect Jedi outfit and

learning the difference between good and evil. This is a camp filled with futuristic fantasy, crafts and plenty of fun. May the fun be with

you!

All Sports CampAges 8 to 12

Sessions 3, 5, 89 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Campers will learn about soccer, flag football, basketball and

baseball through drills and play. They also will play non-traditional sports, such as dodgeball, kickball,

ultimate frisbee, disc golf and more. Campers swim every day.

All camps are offered on a week-by-week basis. The following “sessions”

correlate with each week, every one with a different theme.

Session 1 - June 15 – 19Wild Wild West

Session 2 - June 22 – 26 Animation

Session 3 - June 29 – July 3 America

Session 4 - July 6 – 10 Carnival

Session 5 - July 13 – 17 When I Grow Up

Session 6 - July 20 – 24 International

Session 7 - July 27 – 31 Fairytale

Session 8 - August 3 – 7 Eagle Rock’s Got Talent

Session 9 - August 10 – 14 Superhero

Session 10 - August 17 – 21 Sports Fanatic

2015 Union County’s Siskey Family YMCA Summer Camps

(see Summer Camp Guide on page 19)

(Continued from vol. 10, num. 6)


A PUBLIC, CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS WITH A FOUNDATION IN COMPUTING

Public Information Meetings

March 4 @ 6:15 PM at IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte

For a schedule of additional public information sessions, including weekly public info conference calls, please see our calendar at www.carolinastem.org

Opening in 2015, Carolina STEM Academy

is a free, public charter high school

offering an academically accelerated

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Math)curriculum that features a

foundation in computing.

Join us for a public information meeting,

contact us or see our website to

participate in an informational conference

call to decide if Carolina STEM Academy

is the answer for your rising freshman or

sophomore.

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Triathlon CampAges 8 to 12

Sessions 1, 3, 7, 99 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Campers can work on their swim stroke, improve their cycle time, focus on their stride or all three.

Triathlon Camp encourages kids to properly train, take care of their

bodies and appropriately fuel and prepare for their workouts and

training. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool - 25 yards - and ride a bike. Each participant must also bring their own bike, helmet, running shoes,

swim suit and goggles. On Friday, at 10:00 a.m., campers will participate

in a Kids Triathlon, where parents are invited to cheer them on.

Cheerleading CampAges 7 to 11



Learn age- and ability-appropriate

cheer motions, jumps, chants and dances in a safe and fun

environment. Enjoy a week of spirit and instruction.

Dance Sampler CampAges 5 to 8Session 4


$190

Learn the fundamentals of dance technique and explore a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz,

hip hop, tap and more with new themes designed for older dancers. Dance campers will still have crafts,

games and a fantastic Friday performance.

Hip Hop CampAges 6 to 9



Friendship, self-expression and the hippest dance moves in town

make this high-energy dance camp challenging and fun. Campers will enjoy their favorite music, make

new friends and learn funky dance routines.

Summer Camp Guide

Photo courtesy of the Siskey YMCA Facebook page

Summer Camp Guide(continued from page 18)

Waxhaw Coders 2015 Robots, Code and Drones Summer Camp

Ages 7 to 9 – Young Campers

Campers will build and program robots in this "Introductions to Robotics"

workshop using the LEGO® WeDo® system. Campers will learn basic programming skills, engineering

concepts, robot components and will collaborate with their small group to

complete projects using tilt and motion sensors.

Ages 10 to 13 – Older Campers

Older kids will learn robotics using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3

robot technology. This camp utilizes LEGO® robotics and

programming, allowing kids to turn LEGO® bricks into gears and

motors into vibrant interactive creations.

All camps include “Drones over Waxhaw!” in which campers will end

the week by exploring and flying drones equipped with cameras to take videos

they will edit and share.

Students can attend a one-week, morning or afternoon camp, Monday

through Friday for three hours each day. (see Summer Camp Guide on page 21)

Vet Camp 2015

Campers will:

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Week-long camps from June 15th-August 21st

8:45-1:15pm Daily!Rising 2nd-5th Graders &

6th-8th GradersKids will get

hands-on experience

Registration opening soon -- We will email you an invitation.601 N. Church St. - Waxhaw

Join our interest list by emailing: [email protected]


Call (704) 849-2261 or e-mail [email protected]

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GREAT KIDS’ NIGHT SHOWS!

MARCH 10 • BELK THEATER

Child FREE with paying adult!*

* Offer valid on select performances.

Visit www.BlumenthalArts.org/kids or call 704-372-1000 and ask for the “Kids Night” offer.

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Motorsports Specialty Camp

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Summer Camp Guide

Morning camps are 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon camps are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Camp Week 1 - June 15 to 19Morning - Younger BoysAfternoon - Older Boys

Camp Week 2 - June 22 to 26Morning –Older Boys

Afternoon – Younger Boys

Camp Week 3 - July 13 to 17Morning - Younger Girls

Afternoon - Younger Boys

Camp Week 4 - July 20 to 24Morning – Younger BoysAfternoon – Older Boys

Camp Week 5 - July 27 to 31Morning – Older Boys

Afternoon – Younger Boys

Camp Week 6 - August 3 to 7Morning – Younger BoysAfternoon – Older Girls

Camp Week 7 - August 10 to 14Morning – Older Boys

Afternoon – Younger Girls

All camps are $199 on or before March 1 and $229 after March 1.

Refunds are available up to three weeks prior to the start of each camp.

Visit waxhawkidcoders.com/summer-camp-2015.html to register.

Providence Equestrian

CenterEach camp day provides an

instructional riding lesson and lessons

in horsemanship. Camp activities include crafts and scavenger hunts. At week's end, the campers learn how to

prepare for a horse show and are able to demonstrate what they learned. Campers are placed in their lessons based on age

and riding experience. Many campers return for additional weeks each summer

and following summers.

Ages 5 to 14Dates: June

Week 1- June 15-19Week 2- June 22-26

JulyWeek 3- July 13-17

Week 4- July 20-24

AugustWeek 5- August 3-7

Week 6- August 10-14

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

$345 a week

Union County Public Schools

Summer CampAvailable to all UCPS students.

Registration for all After School Program families begins on Monday, Feb. 23.

Registration is open to all UCPS families beginning Monday, March 2.

Registration is first-come, first-served based on availability.

Camps will run from June 15 to August 14. Camp days are Monday through Friday, with the only closure on Friday, July 3.

Camps will be held at the following elementary schools: Antioch, Indian Trail, Poplin, Rea View, Sandy Ridge, Stallings,

Waxhaw, Wesley Chapel.

Weekly tuition is $110.00 for the first child in a family and $105.00 for each

additional child in the same family.A non-refundable deposit of $125 per

child is due with registration.

Summer Camp Guide(continued from page 19)


Calendar

2.19.15Thursday

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Hidden Gem in Your Community

South Piedmont Community College will host an event spotlighting the college’s many educational opportunities and community outreach efforts. “Coaching Your Way to Success,” an interactive presentation

featuring Dr. Meg Gibson, will guide participants on how to develop the leader within by tapping into their internal power to achieve success in all

aspects of life. The event is free and will include prize drawings, interactive games and activities and light refreshments. Contact Jill Millard at [email protected]

or 704-290-5887 for more information.

Old Charlotte Highway Campus (Building A, Salon B), 4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe

2.19.15 Thursday

7 to 9 p.m.Public Safety Seminar

Speakers, including Deputy Louie Rodriguez and Detective A.J. Mainero of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, will discuss home security and

other personal safety issues. There will be a question-and-answer session following the presentation.

Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington-Monroe

Road, Wesley Chapel

2.19.15Thursday6 p.m.

Gift Making Class

Turning Point Inc., Union County’s domestic violence shelter, will hold a class in which attendees can create their own jewelry holder using a picture frame and chicken wire. The class costs $7 to attend and all

materials will be included.

Home Décor, 2409 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

2.21.15Saturday2 p.m.

Turning Point Fashion Show

Turning Point Inc., Union County’s domestic violence shelter, will hold its first ever fashion show, created for all the “fashion divas on a

budget,” according to a news release. More than 20 on-site vendors will include Black Market White House, the Second Chance Boutique and Cuthbertson High School Students Against Violence Everywhere

(SAVE) Club. Tickets cost $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

Cuthbertson High School auditorium, 1400 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw

2.21.15Saturday1:30 p.m.

“Get On Up” Film Showing

One of many activities held throughout February in the Union County Public Library system to celebrate Black History Month. “Get On Up: The James Brown Story” tells of the famous singer’s rise from poverty to the

forefront of American pop culture. The movie is rated PG-13.

Union West Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

2.24.15Tuesday

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Union County Democratic Party

Annual Precinct Meeting

Registered Democrats will be electing precinct officers and delegates to the county convention. Visit www.ncunioncountydemocrats.com to find where

your precinct is meeting.

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2.25.15Wednesday

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Business Networking

Luncheon

This Union County Chamber of Commerce event that features an educational opportunity

designed to assist members and their employees by enhancing their skills in areas such as sales, marketing, public relations, business etiquette, image branding and effective networking. Visit members.unioncountycoc.com/events/details/business-networking-luncheon-7438 to register.

Hemby Bridge Community Center, 7604 Secrest Shortcut Road, Indian

Trail

2.26.15Thursday

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Red Cross Blood Drive

The Marvin Ridge High School Red Cross chapter is hosting its annual blood drive. Receive a free Red Cross t-shirt upon donating. Donors must be in general good health, be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), and weigh at least 110 pounds. Contact 704-296-7759 or

704-369-6192 for more information.

Marvin Ridge High School auxiliary gymnasium, 2825 Crane Road,

Waxhaw

3.5.15ThursdayAll Day

Maker Space Celebration

The Maker Space, dubbed the Academy for Imagineers, will present a range of crafts and

learning workshops for people of all ages. Activities for the day include a cookie decoration station, weaving looms for cloth loops, a Lego building area, a counting and math station for

younger children and more. Visit www.union.lib.nc.us or contact Children’s Services at 704- 821-

7475, extension 4, for more information.

Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian

Trail

3.6.15Friday

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Marinated Chicken Dinner

Boy Scout Troop 46 from Wesley Chapel is offering a marinated chicken dinner to help raise

funds for summer camp. Supporters can order an $8 plate, which includes all white meat chicken,

green beans, potatoes, a roll and dessert, by emailing [email protected] or stopping by

on the day of the event. Take-out only.

Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley

Chapel

3.7.15Saturday10 a.m.

Essential Oils 101

Learn how essential oils can help with your mental and physical health. A licensed mental

health therapist who utilizes the benefits of aromatherapy to help clients achieve wellness will

lead a free class.

Creative Counseling and Consulting, 4389 Indian Trail-Fairview Road,

Indian Trail

3.13.14 and 3.14.15Friday and Saturday

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Weddington Kids Consignment Sale

There will be more than 30,000 items to choose from for children from newborns to teens. Public shopping costs $10 at the door on Friday and

there is no entrance fee on Saturday. Visit www.weddingtonkidsconsignment.com for more

information.

Weddington United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 13901 Providence

Road, Weddington

3.28.15Saturday

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wesley Chapel Open

Market

The Union County Girl Scouts from Troop 1279 and 2684 are hosting the 2nd Annual Wesley

Chapel Open Market. Organizers are looking for local crafters, farmers, yard sellers, business owners, Boy and Girl Scouts and friends to be vendors. Vendors who sign up

before Feb. 28 receive a $5 discount. Contact Kim at [email protected] to

register.

Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley

Chapel

Calendar

CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the first Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road

CMPD Animal Care & Control Orphaned Animals Available

for Ad❤ption

8315 Byrum Drive / animals.cmpd.orgADOPTION FEES RANGE FROM $63 TO $103

Name: XenaID: A0552848Breed Mix: Pit BullAge: 9 yearsWeight: 48 lbsSex: Spayed FemaleDate of Arrival: 1/8/15 (Stray)Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

Xena is our senior mixed pit female dog that is a gentle friendly well behaved loving companion dog that is looking for a good home to spend

her golden years with because it is not easy for her to spend her days here at a shelter at this time of her life, She enjoys being with people and going for her walks with us and likes to run and play in the yard. She is a calm dog due to her maturity and would also enjoy just hanging out quietly at home with you and taking lots of naps. She will not require lots of exercise and she does appear to be housebroken and should be an easy transition into a new home due to her age. She is an affectionate dog and loves to give you lots of kisses in appreciation for the care that she receives from the staff and volunteers. If you are looking for a mature dog and think she might be a good fit for your lifestyle please stop by and ask to meet with her because she is patiently waiting for her new home. Due to her mature age she is best suited for a calm adult home.

Name: EllieID: A1074338Breed Mix: ShorthairAge: 2 yearsWeight: 7 lbsSex: Spayed FemaleDate of Arrival: 7/2/14 (Stray)Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

Hi, my name is Ellie. I’m a big kitten at heart. I love to run around and play with everything, but I really enjoy a good cuddle. I’m good with other cats, but I have very little experience with dogs. I’m friendly and good with kids. I’m super adventurous and love to explore. I want to be where the action is and will sleep with you if you let me. I’m looking for my forever home. Contact my foster mom at 704-458-0832 if you’d like to meet me.

XENA

ELLIE

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Sports

2.1 blocks per game).“The best thing about this group has

been our balance,” Helms said. “We’ve got four guys averaging double figures [in points].

“We’ve had eight guys score 19 or more points in a game this year, so we’ve got good balance. It’s not that you can key on anybody. To be honest we don’t know who it’s going to be each night. It’s just been, ‘share the ball and share the wealth.’”

The Cavaliers worst-to-first turn-around shows this is a basketball pro-gram that is built to win.

Cuthbertson under Helms’s guid-ance boasts a 121-48 record, two state championship appearances and three conference championships in

the school’s six-year history.Helms knows the postseason will

be a challenging journey for his team, but he thinks his players are up for it and believes they have the potential to make another good run.

“I feel like most nights we’re pretty good defensively and we get a lot of deflections,” Helms said. “Tyler’s so long at the top. He causes havoc a lot of nights. We feed off of that when we start getting the turnovers, that’s when we’re at our best when we’re making those things happen.”

Regardless of how this chapter of Cuthbertson basketball ends, Helms is proud of his players and hopes they are enjoying it as much as he is.

Worst to Firstby Ben Doster

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In 2015, Cuthbertson set out to reverse its record following last sea-son’s abysmal 5-19 (2-8 Southern Car-olina Conference, worst in the league) finish, and the Cavaliers (19-4, 9-1) did just that with their 60-55 overtime win over Marvin Ridge on senior night to claim another league crown on Feb. 13.

“We said before the game we’ve been preparing for this night since last year,” Cuthbertson coach Mike Helms said. “We were so young last year. We knew there were going to be a lot of growing pains. We kept focusing them on the future. We just got to keep getting bet-ter every day, and the payoff will come later. It’s not going to come now. We’ve got to be long-term looking at it. It’s going to be later.”

Helms said he and his team never talked about a conference champion-ship and that this is one of the most gratifying and satisfying years in his coaching career.

“To go from five wins last year to being outright conference champions this year with essentially the same bunch of kids, it’s been an amazing experience and rewarding,” Helms said. “I’m so proud of them and so thankful they get to celebrate. We didn’t want to share [the conference championship]. I’m thankful. The kids were resilient.

“Early in the year, people would ask me how are you guys going to be and I’d think, ‘We’re a year better, but we got a chance to be really good. It’s up to the kids, but I think we got a chance to be really good.’ After that [61-35] loss at Weddington [Jan. 6], I don’t know what to attribute it to, [but] something just clicked and we went on a run of about five games in a row where we played at a really high level.”

The Cavaliers are unbeaten since the beat-down they received at the hands of the Warriors, winning 10 games in a row, including an avenging 77-60 win over Weddington Jan. 27.

“Right after that [loss to Wedding-ton] we were questioning ourselves a little bit and so were the players, but again something clicked and we went on a run about five games in a row, playing at a really high level,” Helms said. “When you do that confidence comes in, so now the kids are really confident. A confident team is hard to beat. They’re believing they’re going to win every time they go out there.”

Cuthbertson is led by seniors Matt Allen (11.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and two steals per game) and Tyler Hardiman (10.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 4.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game) and juniors Ryan Mobley (12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game) and Tyrik Dawson (10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, one steal and

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SPORTS SHORTSMarvin Ridge dominates Olympic sports at state level

State championships are hard to come by, but are beginning to become a way of life in Marvin Ridge athletics.

Marvin Ridge girls swimming and diving team won the North Carolina High School Athletic Asso-ciation 3A state championship meet, held Feb. 12 at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.

The Mavericks defeated their closest competitor Cardinal Gibbons 383-257.

“I think with back-to-back championships we’re really setting the tradition, and hopefully we can all go up from here,” Marvin Ridge swimming and div-ing assistant coach Kyle Samuelson said. “The boys did extremely well, getting third place for two years in a row. With both of those teams together we’re definitely looking forward to the future.”

Nikki Canale broke the women’s one-meter state diving record (491.35) that stood since 1996, shat-tering it with a score of 511.60.

Caroline Hauder also had an impressive

performance by winning the 100-yard back stroke race and the 100-yard breast stroke race.

Marvin Ridge also won the boys and girls NCH-SAA 3A indoor track and field state championship meets to reclaim the crowns for the second year in

a row, held Feb. 14 at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem.

“We’re one of three teams to have ever won the girls and boys championships on the same day [and] same year twice in North Carolina [since indoor track began in 1987],” Marvin Ridge coach Cam-eron Starr said. “That’s kind of a cool fact that the kids get to be a part of in track and field history in North Carolina. It’s an incredible experience.

“We have an incredible coaching staff. I don’t look at them as assistant coaches. They’re the head coach for their event. Over the past two or three years we’ve gelled as a staff, and I’m always to get better for the kids.”

Christopher Garrick won the boys high jump and set a state record when he cleared 6 feet, 11 inches.

Julian Gaines won the boys long jump when he cleared 22-01.50 and Ngozi France Obuseh won the girls shot put with a throw for 36-06.75.

Lexi King won the girls 1600-meter run with a time of 5 minutes, 9.9 seconds.

The boys team defeated its closest competitor Asheville 96-60, while the girls beat runner up Car-dinal Gibbons 67-62.

“The boys were very deep,” Starr said. “We scored in a number of events. We had a number of kids qualify in every event but one. It was fun to watch them, because it seemed every time we got somebody

(see Sports Shorts on page 25)

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up on the podium we gained more and more momentum throughout the day.

“We pride ourselves in having a program. There are championship teams and then there are champion-ship programs, and we’ve developed a program that when we look at that it’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track [and field], so the school’s eight years old and I believe we have five total state championships and six state runner ups. Going into a season we either want to be in the hunt for a state championship or we want to be building, so that next year we can be in the hunt for a state champion-ship.”

Other area individual winners including Weddington girls’ 4x400 relay team of Maria Sanchez, Jessica Sommers, Cyan Mercer and Morgan

Garrett (4:12.22), Weddington boys’ 4x800 relay team of Matthew Conner, Ryan Hobbs, Alex Hazan and Mitch-ell Resor, and Sun Valley’s Kadarius Lotharp in the 55-meter dash (6.43).

Parkwood’s Souther stands out at states

Parkwood junior Lexi Souther won the 100-yard backstroke at the NCH-SAA 1A/2A swimming and diving state championship meet on Feb. 13 with a time of 54.83, qualifying her for All-American honors and breaking the NCHSAA state record.

Souther finished in third in the in the 100-yard butterfly stroke.

Central Academy’s Inuwa wins races at states

Central Academy’s Elijah Inuwa won the 1000-meter and 1600-meter

races at the NCHSAA 1A/2A indoor track state championship meet.

“He’s a hard-working kid,” Central Academy coach Field Miller said. “It went as best as it could, trying to double like he did. We had never attempted a double in the state cham-pionships like that, because his main events usually were at the end of the

day. That’s what made it a little bit difficult for him. He came through for us.”

Inuwa finished two seconds ahead of the pack in the 1600, finishing in a blazing 4:27.14. He repeated that dominating performance in the 1000, crossing the line in 2:36.60.

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11 One who lines up speakers?

12 Firth of Clyde island

13 Locale of a Godzilla rampage

19 Weightlifter’s pride

21 “___ been thinking …”

23 Hubbub24 Tennis court

determination25 Brownish

purple27 Leftover30 #1 Michael

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31 Strive35 Smoke ___

36 “Look this way”37 School basics,

in a manner of speaking

38 Pioneering sci-fi play

39 “In your dreams!”

40 Big name in jeans

43 Prurient interest

44 Do-nothings45 West ___ virus

46 What the Heimlich maneuver clears

47 Big name in jeans

48 Generate, as support

49 “No more for me, please”

50 Muslim princely title

54 Map showing property divisions

56 Catherine who married Henry VIII

58 Bobby who won two Stanley Cups

60 Son of, in foreign names

61 Jay on “Modern Family,” e.g.

62 Show for which Conan O’Brien once wrote, in brief

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