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Continuing a tradition of quality education Assistant Principal of the Year following in former teachers’ footsteps by Josh Whitener josh@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – If there’s one thing Dr. Brian Patience learned as a student that he’s carried through his entire life, it’s that educators have a profound impact on their students. The Porter Ridge Middle School assistant

principal credits some of his own former teachers with inspiring him to pursue a career in education. Now, he’s taking what he learned from his teachers and paying it forward to the students he serves through his role as a school administrator. “I had some exceptional teachers as I was younger (who) gave me the love of learning,” Patience said. “I wanted to continue that and support students, to instill that same desire to learn and provide students the opportunity to become successful.” Patience was recently recognized for

his contribution to Porter Ridge Middle and Union County Public Schools as the 2014-15 UCPS Assistant Principal of the Year. He was honored, along with 2014-15 UCPS Principal of the Year Dr. Kevin Plue and the rest of the nominees for the awards, at a UCPS luncheon last month. “It’s definitely an honor when your peers nominate you,” Patience said about receiving the award. “It’s certainly a team award – it’s not an individual award. I wouldn’t be the same without the students here (at Porter Ridge Middle) making me laugh

on a daily basis, or without the staff here challenging me and helping me learn and grow.” Patience earned his undergraduate degree and first master’s degree in New York and began his career teaching at a Title I middle school in the CharlotteMecklenburg Schools district that eventually closed. He described the school as having “significant needs” and a high poverty rate. Despite the challenges working at the school presented, Patience gained a wealth (see Assistant Principal on page 12)

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Now the symptoms of pain, numbness, and tingling that most experience with bulging, herniated or degenerative discs are NOT the problem. The definition of a symptom: “something that indicates the existence of something else.” It is just like the dashboard of “The Disc Itself is Active your car telling you that something is wrong Tissue...” (brake lights out, engine needs to be checked, overheating, etc.) Those lights that appear in The amount of treatment needed to allow So what does that really mean to us? It your car dash are NOT the problem. You can the discs to heal and repair varies tells us that the disc itself does have a God- remove the lights surgically or put a piece of from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological given ability to heal and repair if provided and orthopedic evaluation. We do NOT the proper mechanisms for self-healing. accept everyone for treatment and will let There is a specific mechanism inherent in you know if we can accept your case for each of the spinal discs called the “pump treatment. mechanism of disc nutrition” (see Fig 1). When this mechanism is not working Dr. Helmendach, DC at the Charlotte Spine properly, the spinal discs will begin to die and Pain Relief Center will do a spinal disc causing bulges, herniations, and eventually severity examination to determine the spinal stenosis. extent of your disc damage for only $70 (normally $150). This examination will The spinal disc is one of the very few tissues consist of a detailed neurological evaluation, in the body that does not have a direct extensive orthopedic testing, and a detailed You wouldn’t ignore your car’s check engine blood supply for circulation. The only way analysis of the findings of your evaluation. light...so don’t ignore your health. that the disc gets the circulation of water, He will sit down with you and go over your oxygen and nutrients for self-repair is via this specific disc pump mechanism. What duct tape over the lights but the problem condition with you in complete detail. You happens when you decrease circulation will NOT be fixed...the problem is still will know exactly what is causing all your pain (or other symptoms). in any type of tissue, whether it be animal present. tissue, plant tissue or human tissue? Exactly, it begins to become weak and degenerate. Let’s take a look at a plant for example...if Dr. Helmendach will be offering this thorough the leaves on a plant begin to turn brown, spinal disc severity examination from now would you say that the brown leaves are the until Friday, December 12th, 2014. plant’s problem? Of course not, the leaves turning brown is just a condition that is Call 704-284-7408 to make an appointment telling you that there is something wrong with Dr. Keith Helmendach, to determine with the plant. The plant is unhealthy and if your spinal discs can be treated. needs water and nutrients. You could spray paint the leaves green but it just covers up NOTE: Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief the condition. The underlying problem still Center is located in Charlotte, NC at exists and will continue to produce brown 7215-A Lebanon Road. leaves until you fix the actual problem. Accepting most major insurance new patients In your spine, when the pump mechanism including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare. of disc nutrition fails, the disc will begin Federal beneficiary restrictions may apply.

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Local sportsmen put their eyes on the prize by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – About 30 men, women and children attended the Indian Trail Bow Club on Saturday, Nov. 22, to take aim at some free Thanksgiving meals, courtesy of the Indian Trail Lions Club. The club has held a turkey shoot for more than 40 years, and some of those in attendance on Saturday have been coming since the beginning. Others, such as 6-year-old Madison Moore, are newer to the event. Everyone came together on Saturday, however, and plenty of people left with enough turkey and ham to feed more than a few families through Thanksgiving. The Lions Club Turkey Shoot encourages guests to bring their own shotgun to shoot at paper targets with “X” bull’seyes. Contenders paid for the right to a numbered target between 1 and 15 and fired each shot from 90 feet away. The closest to the center on each shoot was awarded the prize – either a turkey or ham. Proceeds from the shoot, one of many held by the Lions Club leading up to Thanksgiving, will go toward the club’s efforts to curb visual impairment,

especially in local youth. Some money from this shoot will go toward programs such as one helping less fortunate children pay for glasses, while other funds will help attendee Todd Barber start a kickball team for blind children in Indian Trail. Alfred Kratzer, an 88-year-old World War II veteran who has been part of the Indian Trail Lions Club for 15 years, was one of the many joking with attendees on Saturday. When asked why he keeps coming back to the annual shoots, he joked it’s because he keeps getting assigned to work them, but said he was thankful for all of the attendees. “They’re a lot of fun and one of our better fundraisers,” Kratzer said, not flinching as shotgun blasts rang out around him. “It gives some of these good sportsmen an opportunity to show what they can do. We have a lot of loyal shooters who come out every year and we appreciate their attendance and their support.” Frank Moore drove down from his home in Stanfield to attend with his 6-year-old daughter, Madison. She was proudly holding her pink shotgun, which her dad bought her at age 3. Frank heard about the event from a cousin who recently moved to Indian Trail and decided to bring Madison, who said she

Madison Moore and her father, Frank, take aim at their target at Saturday’s turkey shoot. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo

enjoys raccoon hunting with her dad and two dogs, Peanut and Stroker. Madison hit the target with minimal help from dad and, with a wink and a nod from organizers, was able to take home a turkey. Anjella Tabor-Smith, a professor at South Piedmont Community College who joined the Lions Club with her husband in September, attended her second

shoot of the year on Saturday. She said she shot a gun for the first time during her first visit, only two weeks previous, and thought the event was great. “I was really nervous, but it was a lot of fun,” Tabor-Smith said. “The noise is not quite something I see myself getting used to, but it’s a great way to build community, see friends, learn a lot and support a great cause.”

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Grant gives Waxhaw-based nonprofit more reach in the community by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW - Thanks to a $12,000 grant from Make An Impact Foundation, it will be easier for the Waxhaw-based Project2Heal organization to offer their therapeutic services to community members. Project2Heal, founded in 2005 by Charlie and Sandy Petrizzo, is a nonprofit that breeds Labrador Retrievers of carefullyselected pedigrees to serve as service dogs, helping people throughout the country. While the organization trains dogs in the early stages of their lives, they often bring them into the community, visiting schools and assisted-living centers. The Petrizzos and their employees enjoy bringing the puppies to meet residents, but it can be a hectic ordeal. It often takes two or three vehicles to bring all the trainers and dogs necessary for a day out, and Charlie’s van is aging at over 160,000 miles logged. That’s where Make An Impact’s grant comes in to do just what the name implies: making an impact at Project2Heal. The grant will go toward the purchase of a new cargo van, fitted with at least five crates welded in place and accessories, such as leashes, built into the vehicle. “We don’t want to waste any time with the dogs,” Charlie said. “We want to make them useful to someone at every point in their life. This gives us the opportunity to get them out there, and we can all be together, comfortably and safely transporting the pups.” Terry Sanborn, an employee with Project2Heal for two years, has often been along on the stressful road trips the organization makes, bringing dogs not only across the county, but across the state and sometimes even further. “There’s just no words to explain how fantastic a thing like this is,” Sanborn said. “It helps us to help other people in the community.” Charlie learned early in life the therapeutic value a dog could bring to a human. When he was 16 years old, Charlie was electrocuted and suffered severe burns. He became self-conscious and withdrew socially, he said, but the family lab, Toby, helped him recover. “He was always there for me,” Charlie said. “It showed me how dogs could make a significant difference. That experience dovetailed into the work we do today.” The Project2Heal headquarters, on three acres of land in southern Waxhaw, also serve as a therapeutic site for children with disabilities, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and others who could use a helping hand. The Petrizzos recently purchased a 54-acre piece of property in Lancaster, South Carolina they hope to turn into a therapeutic resort, for veterans or anyone else to spend a weekend or longer in one of the cabins they hope to build. Visitors

Project2Heal founder Charlie Petrizzo surrounded by a group of puppies he is training. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo

would be able to spend time with the dogs, and perhaps even horses, which were Charlie’s first love. Plans for the property, however, are in the preliminary stages and the Petrizzos plan to keep Project2Heal headquartered at their home in Waxhaw after the new land opens to visitors. Although breeding dogs for service is a business for the Petrizzos, they are continuously helping families. As recently as midNovember, the Petrizzos parted ways with Libby, a puppy who went to Caedon Baute and his family in Harrisburg. Caedon is a nine-year-old living with Down syndrome, who has been visiting Project2Heal for two years. When he first started visiting, he was unsure and could become overwhelmed with the attention from all the puppies, but he has matured since and his parents decided he was ready to bring one home, Brian Baute, his father, said. Caedon often gets help from his parents and three older siblings, and now he has stepped up and taken responsibility for Libby, he said. “She’s already a big part of the family,” Brian said. “But Caedon knows Libby especially belongs to him. It’s a neat combination of Caedon knowing Libby will always be there for him and him having the opportunity to be responsible for taking care of something.” Project2Heal is one of three recipients of this year’s grant from Make an Impact, joining Augustine Literacy Project in Charlotte and Bit of Hope Ranch in Gastonia. “The (Make An Impact) staff really followed their hearts this year and were really excited that animals were involved,” Dale Gillmore, chairman of the Make An Impact Foundation said. “Especially animals that help Wounded Warriors and disabled children. They were excited to help kids by giving them companions.” The Petrizzos recently compiled a 2015 calendar of puppies they’ve bred, and are selling it to help cover the rest of the costs of the cargo van. To order one, or for other news on Project2Heal, visit www. project2heal.org. www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Town manager survey shows residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns, priorities by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW - As the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners continue to seek a new, full-time town manager, the results of a recent survey regarding the search show a sample of priorities among local residents and business owners. Town staff recently asked for feedback from residents through an online survey on the town website and pitched to various homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; associations in the area. At a meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, commissioner Steve Maher discussed the results after 243 people provided feedback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a theme starting to appear, and that is one of customer service,â&#x20AC;? Maher said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That goes for responses from business owners and from residents.â&#x20AC;? Respondents listed parks and traffic, respectively, as the most important characteristics of the town. They listed financial stability third, yet, when asked what characteristics would be most important in a new town manager, three of the top four answers were financially driven. Survey participants said fiscal expertise, approachability, economic development

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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Waxhaw announces new seeks donations of basic interim town hall location medical supplies

INDIAN TRAIL – The nonprofit Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is seeking the public's help to restock its treatment Features Editor Layout Editor room with basic first aid supplies used Josh Whitener Liz Lanier on a daily basis. Medical supplies do not need to be Asst. Sports Editor Art Director sterile or in date. Hannah Chronis Maria Hernandez In a news release, the CWR listed its News Writer A&E Editor most urgent needs as ointment such Courtney Schultz Dee Grano as Neosporin; Q-tips; gauze (pads and News Writer Faith Columnist rolls); ace bandages; vet wrap (to protect Ryan Pitkin Rev. Tony Marciano bandaged wounds); latex gloves; finger splints; medical tape; hydrogen peroxide; ADVERTISING vinegar; cotton balls and tweezers. Charlotte Conway Donations can be dropped off at the Adrian Garson rescue, located at 5403 Poplin Road from Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. DISTRIBUTION to 8 p.m. Manager Cash donations are also needed to help Mike Kochy purchase supplies and medications. Checks, made payable to Carolina PUBLISHER Waterfowl Rescue, can be mailed to the organization at P.O. Box 1484, Indian Associate Publisher Trail, N.C. 28079, with “medical supRandi Trojan plies” in the memo line. Donations also Founder can be made online at www.carolinawaAlain Lillie terfowlrescue.com/donate.html. All donations are tax deductible. Advertising: adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com Rescue director Jennifer Gordon founded the Indian Trail-based organization out of her home in 2003. The nonprofit is entirely volunteer-run and relies Union County Weekly is published by the Carolina on donations from the community. Weekly Newspaper Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly A no-kill facility, CWR provides rescue prohibited. and rehabilitation for sick, injured and orphaned birds and strives to increase public awareness and appreciation for animals.

WAXHAW - The town of Waxhaw announced it will relocate its staff from the Waxhaw Police Department to a 6,800- square-foot building in the Old Hickory Shopping Center by the end of 2015. The administrative staff – which includes the mayor, board of commissioners, town manager, clerk and other employees – has been tight on space for years. Matters were made worse in June when staff found mold in the former town hall building following the retirement of the town manager, which forced them to find a temporary home at the police department. The new building, formerly home to Waxhaw Family Physicians and Sports Medicine, will house the administration along with the planning and community development, parks and recreation and human services departments. With the support of Waxhaw’s board of commissioners, interim town manager Greg Mahar recently signed a three-year lease with a two-year option for the property. It is still a temporary solution while plans for a long-term town hall are carried out. In a news release, Mahar said that he and other employees are excited about the move and called it a win/win for the town. “It’s not a perfect solution, but it is a good solution that allows the board to work on long-term goals for a permanent town hall location,” Mahar said in the release. “Just eliminating the driving

between the departments several times a day is going to save a lot of time, but having everyone working from the same place is going to be much better for the citizens that we serve.” Contact Mahar with questions concerning the relocation at 704-843-2195, ext. 232, or by emailing gmahar@waxhaw.com.

Community Blood Centers of the Carolinas holds blood drives throughout Union County The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) announced a list of sites throughout Monroe, Waxhaw and Indian Trail where blood drives will be held through December. Throughout the month, blood donors will be invited to sign a gift tag to be attached to a stuffed puppy and delivered to children in local hospitals as part of CBCC’s 10th annual Puppies for Patients program. The first three drives are listed below, but more sites in Waxhaw, Indian Trail and throughout the area later in December can be found at CBCC’s website, www.cbcc.us. Dec. 3 Carolinas Medical Center ‑ Union 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 Amazing Grace Lutheran Church 416 W. North Main St., Waxhaw 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12 Lowe's Home Improvement 2508 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between Nov. 20 and 25, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail • Brandon Aikens, 2100 block of Younts Road: Shoplifting. Nov. 20 • Andrew Neely, 13700 block of East Independence Blvd.: Misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Nov. 20 • Lorenzo Greene, 400 block of Navajo Trail: Larceny of firearm. Nov. 21 • Mikel Evans, 5000 block of Alexis Drive: Assault and battery. Nov. 22 • Saleh Alkhamees, U.S. 74 near Smith Farm Road: Expired tag; no inspection. Nov 23 • Carlos Mercado, 3800 block of Crimson Wing Drive: Driving while impaired. Nov. 23 • Angel Brown, 13700 block of East Independence Blvd.: Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery. Nov. 24 • Adrian Boular, 2100 block of Younts Road: Failure to pay court costs. Nov. 24 • Johnathan Kitchens, 2100

block of Younts Road: Misdemeanor larceny. Nov. 24 • Margarito Flores, 4300 block of Sardis Church Road: No operator’s license. Nov. 25

Stallings • Jara Barrero, 13000 block of East Independence Blvd.: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 20 • Sandra McCreery, 3500 block of Stallings Road: Felony possession of heroin. Nov. 22 • Matthew Lee, 7500 block of Stevens Mill Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 22

Waxhaw • Kimberly Karnes-Salkhadi, 1100 block of Waxhaw Parkway: Driving while license revoked; misdemeanor failure to appear. Nov. 21 • Tessa Evans, 1400 block of South Providence Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 22 The following crimes were committed in western Union County between Nov. 20 and 25, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Hemby Bridge Property Theft • Terry Simpson’s Farm Fresh Produce, 7304 Secrest Short Cut Road: Firewood stolen by employees. Nov. 21

Indian Trail Home/Business Break-Ins • 2000 block of Bridleside Drive: $500 damage to window during attempted home break-in. Nov. 21

Property Theft • 6400 block of Secrest Short Cut Road: $6,000 Infiniti G35 stolen. Nov. 20 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: Scope, jacket, CD and toothpaste, worth $37.31 total, stolen from business. Nov. 20 • 5800 block of Old Monroe Road: $5,000 Volkswagen stolen. Nov. 21 • 2700 block of Chamber Drive: $300 vehicle batteries stolen. Nov 21 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: Television, coffee maker and coffee, worth $403 total, stolen from business. Nov. 22

Other • 13700 block of East Independence Blvd.: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 20 • 7500 block of Russell Road: Littering. Nov. 21 • 1700 block of Waxhaw Indian Trail Road: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 23 • 13700 block of East Independence Blvd.: Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery. Nov. 24

• 4200 block of Old Monroe Road: Littering. Nov. 24

Marvin Home/Business Break-Ins • 7800 block of Avanti Drive: $550 pressure washer stolen and $50 in damage to storage building during break-in. Nov. 23

Vehicle Break-Ins • 2000 block of Ptarmigan Court: Nothing reported stolen during attempted vehicle break-in. Nov. 23 • 8200 block of Wingard Road: $50 trailer hitch accessories stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 23

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 6700 block of Old Ridge Road: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Nov. 20 • 9100 block of Yellow Pine Court: Identity theft. Nov. 22

Drugs • 300 block of Prairie Rose Court: Simple possession of Schedule VI controlled substance. Nov. 21

Weddington Home/Business Break-Ins • 500 block of Maple Grove Church Road: Prescription drugs stolen from home. Nov. 22

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 5000 block of Groves Edge Lane: $550 damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. Nov. 21

Stallings Animal Calls • 5500 block of Gold Crest Drive: Animal bite. Nov. 24

Vehicle Break-Ins • 8000 block of Weddington Downs Drive: Gun scope, GPS device, phone charge, purse, wallet, identification, credit cards and eyeglasses, worth $960 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 22

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Waxhaw Home Break-Ins • 1400 block of Hawkstone Drive: Garage door remote, iPod, pressure washer and power tools, worth $645 total, stolen during home break-in. Nov. 24

• Target, 6350 Weddington Road: $238 in miscellaneous merchandise stolen from business. Nov. 23

Drugs • 6300 block of Weddington Road: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 24

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Restaurant Scores The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Nov. 19 to 24.

Lowest Scores: • Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 13645 Providence Road – 93 Violations included: Cook line hand sink lacking soap; cook line hand sink, ladies restroom and back room hand sinks lacking towels; multiple utensils and equipment with sticky residue and food debris present; homemade pimento cheese, ham and grilled onions held over six days past date marks; no thin-probed thermometer present; ice bucket placed on floor; cup without handles being stored in candy toppings in walk -in; clean utensils being stored in soiled container; top cutting board needs to be resurfaced or replaced; and exhaust vents in both men’s and women’s restrooms need cleaning. All Scores: 28173 • Café Bliss, 8163A Kensington Drive – 96

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97.5 • China II, 5850 Highway. 74 E., suite 118 – 93.5 • Hardee’s, 1373 E. Independence Blvd. – 93.5 • Kate’s Skating Center, 14500 Highway 74 E. – 95.5 • Taco Bell, 1370 E. Independence Blvd. – 99 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 97 28110 • El Vallarta, 1890 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5 • J.B. Country Café, 723 N. Charlotte Ave. –

94.5 • Logan’s Roadhouse, 2336 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Iron’s Grill, 3621 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 93.5 • Taqueria Veracruz Mexico, 1228-A W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94.5 • The Village Grill, 1730 J. Dickerson Blvd. – 98.5

28104 • Athens Pizza, 2920A Old Monroe Road – 98 • Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 6400 Weddington Mon-

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INDIAN TRAIL – Hundreds of people walked the streets of the Secrest Shortcut Road on Saturday, Nov. 22, for the Hemby Bridge community’s annual Christmas

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Union Academy cheerleaders give back MONROE – The Union Academy varsity cheerleading squad recently collected household items for the Union County Community Shelter as a community service project. The varsity cheerleaders challenged the Union Academy middle school squads and the school’s junior varsity team to participate and fill laundry baskets, which will be delivered to homeless residents moving into permanent housing. The squads filled more than six baskets, according to a news release. Find more information about Union Academy at www.unionacademy.org.

Cheerleaders at Union Academy collected six baskets of household items for clients of the Union County Community Shelter. Photo courtesy of Amanda Houseand

Walmart grant supplies 20 ITES teachers with $50 gift cards INDIAN TRAIL – The Indian Trail Walmart recently presented 20 lucky teachers at

Indian Trail Elementary School with $50 gift cards to be used to purchase supplies for their classrooms. Through the Teacher Rewards program, Walmart will provide more than $5 million to more than 100,000 teachers across the U.S. during the 2014 back-to-school season, according to a news release. These funds will help offset the average of $485 teachers spend out of their own pockets each year for classroom supplies, the release said. The $1,000 distributed among the 20 Indian Trail Elementary teachers is based on associate votes and leadership in the community through schools, the release said.

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Third annual BizEd Breakfast draws 180 attendees The nonprofit Union County Education Foundation recently held its third annual BizEd Breakfast to raise support and funds for education from local businesses and organizations. About 180 people attended BizEd, according to a news release, including business leaders, Union County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis and members of the non-profit foundation. Students from Western Union Elementary School of the Arts also attended, providing entertainment during the event through a drum demonstration. The BizEd Breakfasts are designed to create opportunities for area businesses and community leaders to support the UCEF, which has awarded more than $60,000 for classroom supplies over the past three years, the release said, including more than $20,000 in Teacher and Classroom Mini-Grants recently awarded to 44 UCPS employees. Find more information about the foundation at its website, www.ucedfoundation.org.

Students from Western Union Elementary School of the Arts, under the direction of Evan Stevens (right), performed a drum demonstration during the 2014 BizEd Breakfast. Photo courtesy of UCPS

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of knowledge and experience and a sense of affirmation that he chose the right profession. “That solidified my belief that I should continue in education,” Patience said. After teaching for four years, Patience was encouraged by the principal of his school to pursue a career in administration, and he was accepted into the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program. He joined UCPS in 2003 as an assistant principal at Monroe High School, where he spent two years before moving to Weddington High School, where he served another two years as assistant principal. Patience was eventually offered an assistant principal position at Porter Ridge Middle – an opportunity he jumped at. “I enjoyed my experience (as a) high school (administrator), but I felt like I had more expertise and knowledge of the middle school program,” Patience said. “I was a middle school teacher, (so) I thought my knowledge could be more successful there.” Patience has enjoyed his time at Porter Ridge Middle and said his proudest, most exhilarating moments have involved working with struggling students and seeing them improve and succeed. “I think anytime you work with a student who’s not been successful – whether

academically, whether s o c i a l l y, whether behaviorally – seeing them flourish and seeing them drastically improve (is fulfilling),” Patience said. When he’s Dr. Brian Patience not involved in his school, Patience enjoys traveling with his wife – his favorite destination is Florence, Italy – as well as playing golf and reading. “My wife and I love to spend time with family and love traveling the U.S. and other countries, especially Europe,” he said. “I think experiencing other cultures helps us become more well-rounded individuals.” Patience’s goals are to help continue the tradition of academic growth and success at Porter Ridge Middle and, possibly, become a principal and run his own school someday. And the most important advice he can give other administrators? “Always remember the reason we’re here,” Patience said. “The reason educators work in a school is to impact students’ lives … Understand what you believe in and what you value, and make sure your actions are consistent with your beliefs.”

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Honor Roll A Honor Roll Sixth grade: Allred, Heather Michelle; Arthur, Campbell Evelyn; Asher-Roales, Caleb Julian; Baratta, Anthony Paul; Batten, Landon; Belk, Chase Wyatt; Blackmon, Charlotte P; Blumenthal, Mallory K; Botts, Mary Alixandria; Bupp, Sydney Elizabeth; Burnette, Madison Elise; Connell, Brett L; Curlis, Samantha Ann; Dye, Taylor Marie; Elizondo, Rena Faith; Funderburk, Elijah Carson; Ganey, Virginia Grace; Glover, Jace Mikenzie; Green, Erin Anne; Griffin, William Thomas; Helms, Jonathan Christian; Heverly, Elizabeth M; Holland, Dylan H; Huffman, Charles Andrew; Hyatt, Elizabeth Scott; Jarrell, Kaylee A; Johnson, Makana Rose; Jones, Madison Lynn; Juarez, Ariana Gabriela; Lawing, Aaran; Leighton, Abigail Paige; Liles, Courtney Anna; Little, James Wilson; Logan, Brandon Thomas; Mangum, Daisy Anjali; McDonald, Peyton Elisabeth; McGill, Jaya Joan; McNulty, Shannon Maureen; Millican, Karsyn Kathleen; Mogan, Connor William; Nagy, Dalton E; Nguyen, Christopher Dang-khoa Duc; Rice, Tatum Lindsey; Russo, Leah Marie; Sand, Lani Nicole; Strickland, Jillian Leigh; Sumser, Madison Isabell; Thomas, Olivia Ruth; Tobin, Carter E; Turpin, Anna Grace; Weston, Kyle Joseph; and Yetter, Trenn Dawson. Seventh grade: Apodaca, Christopher Brooks; Baker, Daniel Louis; Balducci, Daniella Marie; Barnes, Kayla Alysabeth; Bartlett, Olivia M; Bass, Robert Bradley; Beal, Andrei Alexander; Bigham, Brandon Morrison; Blumanhourst, Charles Beckett; Bortny, Adriana Rose; Boryczewski, Brinley; Breidt, Taylor Nichole; Cain, Brock Adam; Calogero, Alexander Matthew; Cassano, Ronan Andrew; Clontz, Marissa; Coffey, Jada Michele; Conrad, Trinity Storm; Coppin, Chiara Kayla; Couick, Cecilia Lea; Cureton, Joshua Josiah; Curlis, Carissa Lynn; Davis, Calla Caroline; Dearing, Parker Scott; Denson, Michael T; Ellis, Cadence Jade; Eubank, Jacob Arlin; Faulkerson, Michael Lucas; Flanagan, Aidan Patrick; Flasch, Hannah Lynne; Gaither, Kennedie Alice; Gay, Gavin; Gourd, Megan Elizabeth; Graham, Kaden Patrick; Hall, Jackson David; Harms, Drew Coulter; Helms, Kalee Logan; Hoctor, Kyra Nicole; Ibrahim, Dreama Star; Jeffcoat, Carol Johanna; Johnson, Ryanne Delaney; Kelly, Daniel Morgan; Laney, Kaitlyn Dawn; Lavoie, Tori Ann; Love, Austin Lee; Lowery, Kristen Taylor; McCraw, Logan Cooper; McCray, Olivia Noelle; Mercure, Elizabeth Nichole; Nash, Emma Lynn; Palin, Bryce; Peppler, Kylie Elizabeth; Phillips, Jacob Tyler; Piddock, Mason Leo; Polen, Matelyn Elizabeth; Rathmell, Ian Thomas; Rightsell,

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A/B Honor Roll Sixth grade: Agerton, Christian Jon; Amidon, Mason Michael; Augone, Evan Scott; Baker, Benton James; Ball, Anthony Monroe; Batson, Braylen Jack; Belk, Matthew Thomas; Bigham, Aiden; Bowers, Alexis Mackenzie; Brown, Diamond Brianna; Burke, Zoe Marjorie; Burns, Robert Austin; Carter, Cadence Catherine; Carter, Jalynn Rita; Chadwick, Alex Christine; Collins, Carolyn Alexis; Cook, Alyssa Marie; Cortez, Sitlaly; Cosper, Mikal Tyler; Craig, Alyssa Breann; Deaton, Weston Bee; Dixson, Daniel Ryan; Dobbins, Kylie Ann; Dye, Nathan Paul; Edwards, Peyton Rose; Eller, Mackenzie Rayne; Farmer, Bryson J; Fazzolari, Farrah Lynn; Frederick, Jackson Avery; Garcia, Kevin Mendoza; Gordon, Emma Lee; Gordon, Vann Michael; Gower, Cooper Benjamin; Hayes, Braden K; Hearn, Kailey M; Hernandez Alejandro, Yarianne Marie; Hicks, Gabrielle Rachel; Hollingsworth, Lelia Danielle; Holmes, Wynter Nevada; Hoobler, Josiah Carl; Horton, Daniel Jim; Hudson, Tyler Joseph; Huffman, Steven James; (see Parkwood Honor Roll on page 14)

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Humphreys, Emma Marie; Hunter, Jackson Lee; Jackson, Kimberly Mariah; Jarvis, Alec Matthew; Jauregui, Andres; Johnson, Malachi Jacob; Jones, Luke Charles; Keenan, Noelle Marie; Knight, Kacie; Koziarz, Hope Ann; Larsen, Andelyn Christine; Long, Katilyn E; Lopez, Ryan Eduardo; Lotharp, Jarvis; Lurix, Reagan Savannah; McCarthy, Savannah Nicole; McDaniel, Samantha Rae; Mejia, Kimberly Lee; Miano, Mina J; Miller, Christopher Kyle; Musser, Andrew Thomas; Norris, Aydin Matthew; O'Donnell, Tyler Brenden; Parks, Zachary L; Paxton, Elizabeth Whitney; Penegar, Haley Brooke; Petty, Breanna Mackenzie; Plyler, Alstyn; Prasil, Charlie Elizabeth; Preslar, Sydnee; Rodden, Harlie Faye; Rodgers, Heaven; Rosen, Daylen Bruce; Santiago, Karen; Smith, Ethan Jameson; Snead, Courtney Faith; Spuler, Eva Catherine; Starnes, Sarah Ellen; Stegall, Leah Madelyn; Svedberg, Dean E; Thomas, Kolby Ryan; Vinton, Emily Anne; Vo, Tin Le; Votta, Aiden Robert; Weaver, Kylee; Whitesel, Chloe E; Williams, Rayven; Williams, Shamiah; and Williford, Trent Daniel. Seventh grade: Adcock, Wyatt Lee; Akerele, Nijhe Laneise; Anyaegbunam, Jordan

Chinedu Javier; Atwell, Landon Keith; Ball, Cayden Drew; Batts, Avery Brianna; Belk, Audrey Faye; Bell, Kenidy Reece; Bess, Kianna Alexis; Boryczewski, Blakely; Brand, Abigail Grace; Brock, Hunter Thomas; Brown, Austin Michael; Burgan, Philip Gabriel; Burke, Abigail Marie; Cain, Austin Tyler; Cardella, Maria Lynn; Cassano, Anastasia Katherine; Champion, Tyler James; Chavez-Estrella, Juan Carlos; Cheney, Mckay Jedidiah; Cochran, Hannah Grace; Colmenares-Diaz, Jose Eduardo; Couick, Jesse Kade; Crump, Matthew O; Davis, Carson; Diamond, Arianna M; Dickerman, Angelina Lorraine; Eason, Andrew C; Edeker, Abigail Leigh; Edgar, Dalton Blake; Escobal, Nicolai Alec Hnatczuk; Estrada, Noah Edward; Fereno, Jenna; Finch, Anna Elizabeth; Frederick, Isabella Gloria; Giron, Idania; Grasso, Giovanni Santo; Griffin, Patrick Ethan; Gutierrez, Melanie; Hampton, Dylan Keanu; Hardee, Aldridge; Head, Ethan T; Herrera, Christian Daniel; Hillhouse, Devon Joel; Hodge, Allison Rebecca; Hollister, Alyssah Janette; Isom, Matthew Blake; Jackson, Eric Brandon; Jarek, Faith Lyn; Jarvis, Alyssa Brianne; Johnson, Rachael Sue; Knox, Kyle Stephen; Lehnhardt, Joseph Elijah; Lewis, Jerry; Liventsov, Irina; Lynch, Donald Christopher; Mahar, Kyle Timothy; Malach, Ryan Michael; Martins, Allianna Lourdes; McEachin, Zimmer; McKinney, Brandy LaChey; McMillan, Jesse; McWhorter, Luke Grayson; Melton, Mallory Aline; Mezzanotte, Zechariah Grayson; Montanya, Connor

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Sixth grade: Abdelaziz, Mira Bakri; Alam, Kamran Naseem; Anderson, Maxwell Keith; Baddigam, Neyha; Baldwin, Haley Marie; Bales, Patrick Breaden; Barajas, Chase Real; Blan, Laith; Bowen, Brock Douglas; Boyd, Margaret Ruth; Brown, Evelyn Rose; Brownstead, William Hayden; Buzzard, Anna Ray; Casciola, Dante Michael; Case, Jordyn Michaela; Casey, Caroline Rose; Cendejas, Jacob Cameron; Chiaradio, Brian John; Corbi, Elizabeth Marie; Dantino, Breanna Elizabeth; Davis, Raegan Chrisdene; Donaven, McKenna Grace; Dzyk, Diana Sergeevna; Easterling, James Carr; Edwards, Luke Wilson; Everhart, Carl David; Fillizola, Colton Charles; George, Chayse Janelle; Geraghty, Meghan Jean; Goel, Ashna; Gould, Zane Alexander; Graham, Taylor Lauren Coltart; Graybill, Noelle Marie; Grund, Shelby Amanda; Hall, Connor Beckett; Hankins, Hannah Janssen; Haymore, Tanner Brinton; Herring, Jenna Michelle; Hosseini, Alexis Leah; Huben, Paige Margaret; Huesing, Lauren Renae; Hulse, Jeremy P; James, Sean Douglas; Johnson, Hiram Nkrumah; Joseph, Royce Kuzhikkattu; Kearney, Chloe Taylor; Kenison, Brock Perry; King, Austin Charles; Kishore, Sunitha; Kuelz, Mackenzie Nicole; Lamb, Jeremy John; Lassiter, Hannah Reid; Laughlin, Alexander Thomas; Lowe, Carl Jarrett; Mac, Lauren Theresa; Macia, Joseph Davis; Mann, Carson Lawrence; Martin, Amy Kathleen; Martin, Emma Addison; McDuffie, Macey Kate; McGirt, Wyatt Mills; McKelvey, Christian Matthew; McKenzie, Madelyn Faith; Mehta, Vanika Amit; Miller, Andrew Jacob; Moore, Julia Irene; Nelson, Rece Elizabeth; Newman, Jalen Michael; Nixon, Athanasios; Norford, Campbell Price; Orrell, Ian James; Page, Andrew Jonah; Parisek, Kianna Vai; Pasco, Gianna Vanessa; Patel, Diya Harish; Patel, Esha P; Perez, Alex Edward; Pleasants, Dylan Jacob; Rand, Taylor Lee; Reinecke, John Cooper; Ritter, Anna Mclean; Roberson, Tucker Daniel; Rollins, Kyrstin Michelle; Roof, Lexi Augusta; Rowley, Elaina Margrit; Runge, Liliana Grace; Saggoo, Sasha Kaur; Sanneman, Samuel Bruce; Scheinson, Elijah Dovid; Schneiderman, Kiera Marie; Schubert, Zoe Alison; Schwartz, Evan Edward; Shipley, William Lee; Smith, Noah Riley; Sprenkle, Ella Brooke; Sutton, Reid Bradley; Thomas, Taylor Jordan; Tsioutsias, Maria Christina; Villegas, Brandon Francisco; Walsh, Elise Elizabeth; Warren, Madison Elizabeth; Wells, Jacob Morgan; Wetherbee, Caleb; Wiseman, Cole James; Wolverton, Caroline Jane; and Yoder, Kylie Catherine. Seventh grade: Abrams, Kathleen Mary; Adams, Faith Meredith; Armstrong, Evan James; Baldwin, Samuel Cory; Bales, Emma Rose Elaine Fawn; Bhatia, Peyton Reese; Burke, Paige Carlee; Burns, Katherine Anne; Burrell, Raegan Mckenzie; Byrd, Nina Josephine; Call, Alison Barbara; Carmichael, Taylor L; Colson, Macy Riley; Cook, James Allen; Crapo, Faith Noelle; Cressman, Emma Kaylene; Crump, Chloe Grace; Dave, Rucheer Shridhar; Dell, Sydney Ann; Doyle, Jacqueline Carter; Farrell, Ethan Micheal; Gaytan, Alejandra Rojas; Giattino, Thomas Vincent; Gobble, William David; Halmy, Sophia Rose; Harris, Ethan Michael; Herbst, Allison; Hetzler, Rachel Anne; Ibarra, Eric Christian; Juhl, Benjamin Robert; Kader, Nur Sarah; Karstedt, Payden Gabriel; Kilinski, Samuel Nicholas; Kolev, Simeon Stamenov; Kopittke, Taylor Anne; Kothadia, Rohan J; Kroll, Sydney Elizabeth; Lamb, Grant Michael; Lester, Brooke Alison; Lingo, Gretchen Marie; McNeil, Laura Kelly; McNeil, Samuel Peery; Mercer, Dustin Robert; Moats, Ian G; Mock, Alec Douglas; Nnaji, Uchechi Nina; Nugent, Aoife Kathleen; Odle, Alexandra Claire; Parker, Drew Alec; Patel, Dev Yogesh; Piet, Shelby Elise; Powers, Miranda Anne; Pressley, Ryan Wilson; Raiola, Shea Shuyin Hurley; Randolph, Stephanie Blaine; Rauch, Carly Morgan; Reed, Peyton Emily; Root, Clara Anna; Russ, Brandon Scott; Schneider, Katherine Lara; Shearer, Victoria Luize; Shrader, Morgan Leigh; Smith, Anna Caitlin; Spadafore, Matthew Edward; Spadafore, Ryan Jeffrey; St. Gelais, Renee Diane; Staley, Layne Fairchild; Terrigno, Ashton Ryan; Thompson, Jacob Allen; Tolido, Jaclyn Rose; Twomey, Gabrielle; Underwood, Christine Elizabeth; Vasa, Riya Paresh; Vrettos, Dean Nicholas; Wallwork, Kiley Hanna; Weissert, Madelyn Rose; Westall, Samuel Louis; Wiltsey, Kevin Richard; Yanz, Ainsley Raye; Zakary, Jonathan Davis; Zhang, Joyce; Ziegler, Caroline Elizabeth; and Zulueta, Ethan Francisco. Eighth grade: Abrams, Anne Elizabeth; Albers, Aidan Michael; Alhajli, Sarah Kamal; Anthony, Selwyn Paige; Barone, Skylar Alexis; Beausoleil, Zoey Patricia; Bechtel, Sarah Rose; Bhawsinka, Anushka; Bowers, Abigail Emily; Brosterhous, Aiden Edward; Burrowes, Emiah Yvonne Lei; Cameron, William James; Carpenter, Samantha Lee; Clouse, Landon Michael; Collins, Kendal

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Sixth grade: Andrews, Rilee Elizabeth; Atkinson, Sophia Claire; Ayer, Matthew Christopher; Barron, Miranda Jade; Barsz, Kylie Marie; Beck, Mattilyn Nicole; Becker, Matthew Thomas; Blowers, Fletcher Harrison; Bortmas, Blake Alyson; Bramhall, Celiana Cadence; Briers, Elizabeth Grace; Brimigion, Emma Shannon; Brosterhous, Grady Joseph; Butler, Elden Ajani; Carbajal, Brandon; Carr, Cameron Thomas; Castano, Olivia Marie; Cheffer, Kendall Faith; Chopra, Mehak; Conneen, John Barton; Conway, Willis Thomas; Cook, Quincy Logan; Cox, William Francis; Cramer, Ashlyn Elizabeth; Crouch, Samantha Noelle; Davis, Rebekah Kathleen; Deihl, Stephanie Grace; deJonge, Peter Carl; Del-Ciampo, Ralph; Detig, Addison Paige; Deyrup, Caroline Victoria; Dolinschi, Alisa; Donnelly, Luke Anthony; Dufrene, Kaleb Brent; Evans, Lauryn Evonne; Farley, Mia Elizabeth; Felcher, Jacob William; Feldman, Jack Lance; Fillizola, Carson Gregory; Fridrich, Thomas Michael Quinn; Gibson, Meili Xian; Golbus, Keaton Tyler; Goldberg, Gracie Vincenza; Gorelov, Lily-Rose Anastasia; Greene, Piper Jane; Healy, Katelyn Elizabeth; Hennings, Cory Joseph; Hess, Grayson August; Hicks, Cicely Laurel; Hixon, Hunter James; Hobbs, Lauren Olivia; Holst, Alexandria Ellen; Howie, Olivia Faith; Illson, Trevor Michael; Innes, Emily Gail; Karpovich, Krista Ann; Koulouris, Spyridon Achilles; Kwaku, Hannah Yayira; Larson, Wesley Louis; Lateef, Saif Sultan; Levadnuk, Ella B; Li, Annie Yuanyuan; Lowther, Joseph Gibson; Mac, Morgan Roslyn; Madden, Emma Love; Maiden, Shelby Jordan; Martin, Amir Jabril; McKenzie, Micah Craig; McLuskie, Logan Alexander; Mendiola, Franchesco Rafael; Merrill, Elizabeth Reed; Mervis, Connor Jordan; Miraglia, Charles Ness; Mona, Ryan Brandon; Moore, Thomas Edward; Moosbrugger, Kai David; Moraja, Joseph Jacob; Morgan, Ian Chapman; Musaka, Kasey; Nolan, Cian Mcguire; Owens, William Chase; Pendergrast, Colin Michael; Perez, Arlene; Powell, Grace Catherine; Purviance, Derek James; Ressler, Emily Joy; Ries, Shannon Suzanne; Riley, Abagail Storm; Rivera, Justin Rafael; Rorie, Vernon Alfredo Daniel; Rowe, Carson William; Salam, Noah Cashion; Sanabria, Andrew; Schoel, Joseph Alexander; Selzer, Amanda Nicole; Smallwood, Evan Thomas; Smith, Hadley Elizabeth; Stearns, Chase William; Stevens, Katherine Elizabeth; Strange, Audrey Leigh; Sureshkumar, Melvin Samuel; Swedick, Ty Christian; Taylor, Mallory Faye; Taylor, Megan Kaye; Truitt, Allison Riley; VanWynsberg, Aubrey Claire; Veerman, Sarah Leena; Verrico, Brett Daniel; Weaver, Zebulon; Wenzel, Nina Louise; West, Ty Donathan; Wiggers, Jordyn Marie; Williams, Ian David; Williams, Kendal Grace; Wise, Madeline Christine; Wittig, Ethan Mark; Zeis, Jady Elizabeth; Zelenz, Alexander Jose; and Ziegler, Macie Kate. Seventh grade: Abraham, Ella Hampton; Aceves, Mauricio Mau; Ahern, Emma Katherine; Alden, Riley Celia; Alsbrooks, Wendell Sterling; Anderson, Caleb Dane; Andon-Garcia, Roman; Apgar, Callian Leigh; Barsz, Colby Lewis; Bernard, Abigail Rose; Bestwick, Zachary Robert; Beyer, Alexis Ann; Bhargava, Alanna Shanti; Bloxham, Kelton; Bloxham, Kyler; Bojarski, Mitchell T; Boyd, Fiona Clare; Boyd, Katherine Killian; Burke, John Porter; Burns, Kelly Leeann; Busch, Kyra LeaAnne; Butler, Edward Antonio; Carlson, Jordan Mae; Castano, Christopher Nathan; Cheffer, Camille Grace; Cho, Timothy Hanbit; Cicero, Cameron Robert; Cobb, William Taft; Colley, Susannah Elisabeth; Cuesta,

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Luke; Morton, Brandon Tyler; Moser, Karmen Kay; Mushington, Brooks Leroy; Myers, Kayla Cheniell; Neely, Kennedy Rae; Ort, Connor Micheal; Owen, Makayla Marie; Parker, Taylor Alexandria; Parr, Justin Brady; Pearson, Slade Elliott; Quintero, Chelsea Samantha; Ragan, Zuriel Corwin; Ramirez, Maya Anne; Rigoli, Samuel Robert; Rivelli, Daniel Seth; Rosen, Mahala Corra; Sacoto Soto, Samuel A; Sikes, Haleigh Ashton; Smith, Brody Alexander; Soto Ramirez, Johana Nohemi; Sparks, Krista Elaine; Stark, Holly Anne; Starnes, Ava Elisabeth; Starnes, Hannah Mae; Strickland, Amy Marie; Summers, Sean Michael; Sustar, Moriah Faith; Sutton, Corinna Grace; Tester, Delaney Rhiannon; Tobon, Matthew Ryan; Torres, Bryant Nathaniel; Turberville, Joshua Robert; Tyson, Joshua Taylor; Upchurch, Brittany Nicole; Villa-Rodriguez, Elitania; Walsh, Madelyn Grace; Watts, Richard Allen; Wheeler, Logan Wes; White, Kassidy Lynne; and Wright, Marcus Alexander. Eighth grade: Anderson, Jonathan Daniel; Anthony, Lauren Grace; Batton, Joshua Thomas; Benito, Delaney Meredith; Blake, Kathryn Y; Blumenthal, John R; Bowman, Madison Luana; Briggs, Meagan Danielle; Brigham, Allyson Faith; Brooks, Kaitlyn McKenzie; Brown, Lexi Reagan; Brown, Stephen Richard; Cannamela, Joseph Robert; Clark, Joshuah Christian; Paige Diaz; Czupryna, Caleb Robert; D'Amico, John William; Davis, Brady Alexander; Davis, Oliver Jackson; Del-Ciampo, Margaret; Dent, Sarah Hazel; Dickerson, Shelby Elizabeth; Dinwiddie, Zachary Edward; Donadieu, Ruth Marie; Donaven, Cameron Joshua; Douds, Lorelei Allegra; Edney, Logan Kyle; Edwards, Austin Knode; Espitia, Nataly; Fasanaro, Landon Charles; Fasanaro, Nathan George; Ficara, Anthony John; Fionda, Madison Taylor; Fisher, Hannah Gabriela; Fodness, Evan Charles; Francischiello, Holly Marie; Frazier, Seth Holland; Galarpe, Gillian Rose; Gasparek, Ryan Michael; Gilbert, Emma Comfort; Glasgow, Cooper James; Glynn, Aidan James; Goldfarb, Sara Elizabeth; Goode, Hannah Grace; Griffey, Alexander Maximillian; Haas, Elizabeth Bailey; Hallmark, Olivia Walker; Hammer, Charles Javan; Hasenkopf, Nicole Marie; Hoffman, Elizabeth Leigh; Holler, Parker William; Holmes, Nathan Antoni-John; Horrell, Landon Hunter; Hosseinzadeh, Sadaf Khatoon; Houghton, Tagrt Glenn; Hutchinson, Lauren Cari; Jackson, Elliot Matthew; Jhamb, Ashwin; Johnson, Ethan Wesley; Kangaras, Anastasios Ioannis; Karhnak, Ryan Matthew; Keisler, Greyson Epting; Kelly, Logan C; Kimbrough, Abigail Marie; Kimbrough, Avery Joseph; Kimner, Hailey Nicole; Knudson, Elijah Milton; Kobylas, Robert Kyle; Kompella, Saketh Venkata; Koval, Paul Daniel; Kradelman, Jared William; Kummerer, Nathaniel Stephen; Kwaku, Elijah Mawuli; Ledford, William Samuel; Lee, Nicholas Dean; Levitz, Andi Jessica; Linehan, Kiana Mai-Ling; Litoshik, Alexander; Litoshik, Natalie; Lyons, Justin Arthur; Mangum, Jenna Rae; Martin, William Michael; Massaro, Vincent Michael; McClain, Jackson William; McNeil, Mary Allison; Melton, Mattie Elizabeth; Mendiola-Chumpitaz, Marcelo Rafael; Michael, Alyson Grace; Miller, William Paul; Montana, Zachary Matthew; Montognese, Natalie Bomfim; Moore, Madison Marie; Moore, Payton Ally; Moore, Trevor William; Morgan, Isabel Katharine; Morrissey, Conor Brennan; Moss, Colin Wayne; Murphy, Flynn O'Leary; Newsome, Sullivan Michael; Nguyen, Tan Tri; Nielsen, James Peter; Nnaji, Chinyere Trina; O'Brien, Nicholas James; O'Neil, Madison Riley; Ohmstede, Ashley E; Oklu, Isilay; Onafowokan, Moses Oluwasemiloore; Onos, Steven Tyler; Onwuka, Hannah Ugochi; Parker, Madyson Alyce; Patel, Ashna Ashok; Pigeon, Logan Joseph; Pittman, Aidan Seth; Raines, Connor John; Reese, Matthew Condon; Reinhardt, Nicole Morgan; Renauer, Megan Elizabeth; Richards, Hayden Francis; Robertson, Angel Elise; Runge, Julian Marshal; Schuster, Sydney Marie; Seehorn, William Guinn; Serpico, Gabrielle Nicole; Shrimplin, Kyndall; Smith, Jackson Hewitt; Smith, Taylor Marie; Snow, Lauren Taylor; Stabile, Julia; Stone, Honour Shahla; Stuart, Jackson William; Taylor, Allen Joseph; Theobald, Luke Miclea; Thews, Bella Corinne; Thuresson, Elise Holly; Tobia, Matthew Mark; Tolchin, Kelsey Anne; Toomey, Jay Conn; Trimp, Logan A; Tsilimos, Luis Sotirios; Tucker, Seamus Aidan; Turner, Chase; Vickers, Reese Desmond; Walker-Davis, Skyy Nikkel; Wang, Justin; Warren, Dana Renee; Wasulko, Madeline; Williams, Ian Powell; Williams, Robert Frederick; Wood, Reilly Elizabeth; Wu, Kaiya Mei -Shin; and Yao, Benian Daniel. Eighth grade: Abdelaziz, Rayanne Bakri; Abuwar, Lana Eyad; Applegate, Jared Christopher; Ayers, Sydney Meghan; Ballas, Jaimee Nicole; Battista, Nicholas Carl; Benn, Neil Powers; Bennett, Hannah Katelyn; Bhamani, Josephine Anisa; Biancardi, Alyssa Marie; Blair, Emma Jeanne; Bockenstedt, Olivia Kathleen; Boutwell,

Clary, Austin Christopher; Deese, Destiny B; Dobbins, Katlin Nicole; Gallegos, Maria Isabel; Gilliard, Gracie; Gouch, Jadeah Anne; Gulledge, Austin James; Gundacker, Sean Michael; Harkey, James Samuel; Harley, Owen Luke; Harris, Isaiah Javon; Hartsell, Danielle Reece; Hathaway, Kayley Marie; Hayes, Emma Grace; Helms, Lauran Kayla; Hettinger, Taylor Brooke; Howard, Isabel Faithful; Hubert, William R; Humphreys, Madyson Rae; Jaaber, Sakinah Nafesa; Jackson, Tori Renee; Jones, Hana Christian; King, Jalen Jamar; Laney, Addison Blake; Larsen, MaKenna Rose; Lathan, Rebecca Jenell; Laton, Michael; Le, Jennifer; Lee, Zuzu Priscilla; Lenz, Peyton Brooke; Marsh, James Patrick; Massey, Jaron Alex; Megill, Katlyn Marie; Mills, Lyndsey Jean; Mora, Valeria Alejandra; Morrow, Shakayla Shari; Murphy, Chloe; Myers, Sophie; Nash, Vanna Mae; Oakley, Demetric Jamar; Ortiz, Patricia; Page, Kaitlyn Suzanne; Palacio, Christian A; Palin, Christian; Parker, Kaylin Blake; Paulson, Tanner Jakob; Peterson, Shea Loryn; Pierce, Jada Lakay; Ponsart, Tyler C; Rape, Isaiah Lee; Reid, Kayla Denae; Reyes Martinez, Valery; Rhoads, Micah; Rose, Katelynn; Sansom, Codie Lain; Straing-Rushing, Shamya Destiny; Thomas, Abigail Marlene; Thompson, Derrick Jay; Trujillo-Garcia, Jessica; Upchurch, James Michael; Van Leer, Nicklaus Arden; Vinton, Abigail Jane; Walls, Amya; Yetter, Paytenn Alexandra; and Young, Hailey Giavanna. Ethan D.; Bowen, Braxton Ray; Bowers, Alex William; Brahmbhatt, Eshani M; Bruno, Mia Christine; Bryce, Kyle Joseph; Burke, Sydney Elizabeth; Carlson, Emily Shizuko; Carlton, Elizabeth Anne; Carnahan, Kelly Taylor; Casciola, Anthony John; Cavallero, Michael Louis; Chitale, Ishan Ashish; Clark, Julia Lally; Clark, Katrina Nicole; Clark, Ryan Matthew; Conneen, Brooke Layne; Connell, Courtney Alyssa; Conner, Hannah Lynne; Coogan, Camryn Renee; Cordier, Miles Kent; Counts, Madelyn Gray; Cox, Tanner Edwin; Davis, Helena; Davis, Terry Dalyn; Decker, Larissa Kateryna; Deihl, William Henry; Dembe, Jonah Brendon; Douds, Emerson Andrew; Drabenstadt, Jack Thomas; Duncan, BrookLynn Monet; Dunn, Ian Preston; Durham, Kyle Joseph; Ekwonu, Ikemefuna Patrick; Ellisor, Sara Michelle; Farrell, Sydney Catherine; Fillizola, Logan Christine; Fulp, Tianna Monet; Gaines, Jordan Weston; Gama, Danielle Marie; Gazjuk, Benjamin Jonah; Gazzola, Stamatia Marie; George, Meaghan; Gilmartin, Adam Robert; Glass, Jordan David; Goldberg, Phillip John; Goldstein, Ryan; Goodwin, Kate Julian; Grund, Taylor; Harry, Cristina Marie; Hartman, Gerald William; Hartman, Jonathan Lee; Hernandez, Justin; Hollingsworth, Kirstin Janae; Huber, Evan Scott; Huesing, Ryan Douglas; Iglesias, Tyler Joseph; Innes, Liam Clyde-Thomas; Jackson, Patricia May; James, Anna Elise; Johnson, Jada Renee'; Jones, Molly Addison; Jones, Oliver Chase; Kanos, Katherine Elaine; Katon, Lindsey Alyse; Kendrick, Aubrey Earl; Kenison, Tate Packer; Kjelland, Julia Marie; Knutson, Daniela Rose; Kopittke, Brooke Alexandra; Kradas, Parker Jake; Krantz, Emily Kayla; Kuelz, Zachary Aaron; Lambeth, Taylor Suzanne; Lange, David Ross; Larson, Stephen Erick; Lassiter, Benjamin Chaney; Lateef, Samiyah; Laughlin, Cecelia Irene; LeGrand, Aaron Wade; Leiner, Justin Alexander; Lewis, Avery Bennett; Liesman, Madeline Rebecca; Litoshik, Dmitry Peter; Love, Alexander George; Love, Andrew Drew; Loye, Timothy Daniel; Lukomskiy, Daniel; Marze, Mary Brianna; Mash, Nasia Wang; Mathews, Hannah Hope; Maupin, Sophia Anne; Mazur, William Michael; McDonald, Mara Ashley; McKain, Wilson Reed; McKeehan, Cooper Patrick; Melhorn, Justin Todd; Melton, Bennett Wayne; Millendorf, Samantha Ann; Miller, Morgan Foy; Moore, Hailey Catherine; Moore, Robert Andrew; Murphy, Eamon Michael; Noesen, Matthew Scott; O'Hara, Jackson Patrick; Okocha, Ijeoma Lilian; Orrell, Alec Rast; OShea, Bronagh Cassidy; Pandoria, Bijal David; Paonessa, Gabriella Anne; Papke, Jared Vincent; Parikh, Manav Bindesh; Patterson, Alexis Ryan; Peirano, Daniel Joseph; Pfeifer, Justin Mark; Pincus, Emma Yijin; Pincus, Lucy Yixiu; Pirkey, Hudson Douglas; Plyler, Chase Talford; Purviance, Madison Elise; Qureshi, Emily Yasmeen; Reilly, Eric William; Rhodes, Dawson Bradley; Roof, Tylar Scott; Runge, Sophie Elizabeth; Salas-Zagacki, Thalia Rose; Samuels, Logan; Sanneman, Haley Ann; Scheinson, Jacob Jeremiah; Schmitz, Barbara Kate; Schneider, Eric Thomas; Schubert, Grace Madeline; Shermansky, Lily Ann; Shrader, Garrett Michael; Simpson, Zachary Warren; Smith, Brian Daniel; Smith, Kendall Monique; Snipes, Eva Carolina; Snowdon, Zachary Lloyd; Snyder, Caroline Marie; Spivey, Clay Patterson; Stough, Brandon Michael; Stough, Dellon Nathaniel; Sutton, Christina M; Townshend, Morgan Danielle; Traylor, Sarah Nicole; Ursini, Kailee Amelia; Veerman, Ryan Adam; Viele, Anna Elizabeth; Vyas, Shishir Kumar; Vysotsky, Amy Elizabeth; Wall, Alexandria J; Wallace, Jacob Paul; West, Portia Marie; Williams, Tyler John; Williamson, Grace Elizabeth; Yarbrough, Carley Emma; and Young, Leah Michelle.

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‘Passport to Christmas’ coming to JAARS Center WAXHAW – People are invited to experience a unique, hands-on learning adventure through the JAARS Center’s upcoming “Passport to Christmas” event, slated for Dec. 6, a Saturday. Visitors to the center can explore languages and cultures from around the world through stories, crafts and food. Other opportunities include taking a photo in a mock airplane, and seeing how the “Jesus” film is dubbed into foreign languages. Registration is required, and people can choose from two time slots: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5 p.m. The event is designed specially for children 6 to 12 years old. Admission costs $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per household. Find more information at www. jaars.org/passport, or call 704-843-6130. The JAARS Center is located at 7405 JAARS Road. Blood drive at Spirit of Joy Lutheran to benefit American Red Cross WEDDINGTON – Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m.

People can schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org. Registrants should enter sponsor code “Spirit of Joy Lutheran.” Find more information at www.spiritofjoy. us. Spirit of Joy Lutheran is located at 8600 Potter Road. Author to be featured guest speaker at grief-focused event INDIAN TRAIL – Julie Kemp, Waxhaw resident and author of “Faith Has Its Reasons,” will be the guest speaker at a grief-focused event at Sardis Baptist Church. “Coping with the Holidays … when dealing with grief” Julie Kemp will take place Dec. 10, a Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at the church and also will feature Kemp’s son, Landon Whitley, and special music by Sherry Potts. Find more information at www.sardisbaptist.com. Sardis Baptist is located at 3602 Unionville Indian Trail Road W. Send faith news items to josh@ unioncountyweekly.com. Announcements should be sent two weeks in advance.

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Providence VFD Christmas Tree sale, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Providence Volunteer Fire Department will begin selling Christmas trees on Nov. 28th, and run through Dec. 24. The lot will open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and until 8 p.m. on Sunday. Trees range in size from six to 10 feet, and there also will be a limited number of wreaths and garland for sale. All proceeds will directly help support the operations of the Providence VFD. This is the 60th year the Providence VFD has held its Christmas tree sale. Providence Volunteer Fire Department, 5025 Hemby Road, Weddington

11.29.14 Saturday

Community Blood Drive, The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is holding community blood drives through the months of November and December. Donors at this event receive a free movie ticket to Sun Valley 14 Movie Theater, but must weigh 120 pounds or more. In addition, each donor may sign a gift tag to be attached to a stuffed puppy and delivered to children in the local hospitals as part of CBCC’s 10th-annual Puppies for Patients program. CBCC has donation centers in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory and Greensboro. Call 704-972-4700 or go to www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment at any location. Sun Valley 14 Movie Theater, 6449 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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Small Business Saturday Downtown Monroe will host its Small Business Saturday celebration of local and self-employed small businesses in the area. Small Business Saturday invites residents to buy holiday gifts from small businesses in the area and from self-employed entrepreneurs such as a local craftsman, a neighbor who sells goods from home on their website or the local florists and bakers who are hard at work every day. By promoting small businesses, money spent on holiday gifts goes directly back into the community and is a great way to show support for the community. Historic Downtown Monroe

12.04.14 Thursday

MOMS Club of Indian Trail open house, 10 a.m. to noon MOMS Club of Indian Trail is a nonprofit group designed to support both stay-at-home moms and working moms with part time or flexible schedules. Through our various activities and events, they help moms and their kids keep busy, make new friends and have a lot of fun. This new chapter is open to anyone with a 28079 or 28110 zip code. RSVP to the event by emailing momsclubofindiantrail@gmail.com to be entered in a gift basket raffle. Visit www.momsclubofindiantrail.com for more information. Bonterra Village Clubhouse, 2401 Bonterra Blvd., Indian Trail

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Light up MillBridge, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each year MillBridge, a 900-acre, master-planned community located in Waxhaw, welcomes the holiday season with luminary-lined streets, a glowing and decorated tree and a special appearance from Santa. The tradition of Light Up MillBridge continues this year, and will be lit with hundreds of twinkling lights, wreaths and greenery to complement the covered bridge on MillBridge Parkway. The covered bridge is the only functional covered bridge in the region, will be lit by thousands of luminaries, placed one by one by members of the community. Light Up MillBridge involves over 2500 luminaries and numerous volunteers to assemble. Contact MillBridge at 704-834-3190 for information MillBridge Community House, 1401 Millbridge Pkwy., Waxhaw

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Cultivate kids’ love of music at Symphony’s ‘Magic of Christmas’ by Dee Grano ae@unioncountyweekly.com

At 24 years and counting, the Charlotte Symphony has provided a Christmas tradition for an entire generation. Adults who went to the concert as children now bring their own families, and cultivate a deep love of music, and one of the Charlotte Symphony’s December shows, the “Magic of Christmas” concert, has something for all ages. Led by Maestro Schram, the symphony will be accompanied by the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte, the Charlotte Children's Choir and “American Idol” finalist Melinda Doolittle. “Music is so much a part of the Christmas tradition,” said south Charlotte resident Amy Orsinger Whitehead, a flutist with the Charlotte Symphony. “It recaptures the magic you Amy Orsinger Whitehead felt when you were a kid.” This is especially true of the Charlotte Symphony’s popular “Magic of Christmas” concert. As conductor Albert-George Schram noted, “Each year a huge number of families celebrate the holidays hearing a mix of familiar Christmas songs and new tunes.” Children attending “Magic of Christmas” can enjoy seeing their peers onstage when the Charlotte Children’s Choir sings “All is Well” and a medley version of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” “When the children’s choir sings... it’s really precious,” Matthews resident Amber Carpenter said. Carpenter is a professional harpist and vocal performer with the Oratorio Singers. Oratorio will perform “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria,” and ensemble pieces that include “Joy to the World.” CarpenAmber Carpenter (as a child) ter vividly remembers her first experience as a 4-yearold audience member at the Charlotte Symphony. By the time the first note sounded, she was already awe-struck. When she saw a 12-year-old girl playing the harp onstage, she knew she wanted to do the same thing. www.unioncountyweekly.com

Three years later, she did. Like Carpenter, Whitehead fell in love with performing music as a child. In fourth grade, Whitehead’s friend joined the school band as a flutist, so she followed suit. Though her friend lost interest, Whitehead stuck with it, and when it came time to choose a college and career path, there was no other choice. “My parents were incredibly supportive and did everything they could for me to be successful as a musician,” said Whitehead. “I feel so grateful to be doing what I am for my living.” In addition to local talent, “Magic of Christmas” will feature singer Melinda Doolittle, who finished as the third-place finalist on the sixth season of “American Idol.” Since her appearance on the show in 2007, Doolittle has forged a successful career singing back-up vocals to stars, including Michael McDonald, Aaron Neville and BeBe and CeCe Winans. “(Doolittle) is young and hip, and so talented,” said Whitehead. “I can’t wait to hear her sing ‘Mary Did You Know?’ That is going to be one of those pieces that children will remember when they are grown.” “I’m most excited about getting to sing some of my favorite Christmas songs with the amazing Charlotte Symphony,” said Doolittle. “What an honor this is.” With 18 pieces of music, “Magic of Christmas” offers a wide variety that differs from year to year with one exception: Leroy Anderson’s original “Sleigh Ride” complete with whip crack. Maestro Schram says if the Charlotte Symphony skips “Sleigh Ride” they get complaints. “The rest is new from year to year, which is part of the excitement,” said Schram. “Even traditional favorites are performed in very different arrangements.” Schram is especially excited about Craig Courtney’s “Carols of the Night,” a piece written for chorus and orchestra that begins with “O Holy Night” and ends with an audience sing-along of “Silent Night.” He has also selected a new choral piece by composer David Frost entitled, “The Saints Sing Halleluiah.” “It starts with the ‘Halleluiah Chorus’ by Handel, but morphs into ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ and ends with a wonderful Dixieland ‘rocking out,’” said Schram. Whitehead said she is looking forward to seeing the audience – kids, parents and grandparents dressed in red, green, sparkles and Santa hats. “I think sometimes the audience forgets we can see them too,” she said. “To look into the audience and see how everyone is ready for Christmas… is pure magic.” Performances are Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 and 6, at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7. Find more information and purchase tickets at www.charlottesymphony.org.

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Union County Youth Ballet wins award, gears up for annual performance WINGATE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Union County Youth Ballet, known widely across the community for its annual performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcracker Ballet,â&#x20AC;? won the Dance Group of the Year award at the Artists Music Guild Heritage Awards on Nov. 15. The company is gearing up for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;? now in its 22nd consecutive year. The show will feature a cast of nearly 200 dancers, both students and adults. Performances will take place Dec. 12 and 13, Friday and Saturday, at Wingate University. Show times both days are at 10 a.m. and 2 and 7 p.m., and tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60 years and older and $10 for students and children in 12th grade or younger. Call 704-2895733 or visit www.ucyb.org for more information including how to purchase tickets. Wingate University is located at 220 N. Camden Road. Christmas Concert to feature music groups, full orchestra WEDDINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; People are invited to Weddington United Methodist Church for a Christmas concert on Dec. 7, a Sunday, at 4:30 p.m. in the

churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family life center. This musical event will celebrate the birth of Christ by featuring traditional and contemporary music groups and a full orchestra, according to a newsletter. Find more information at www.weddingtonchurch.org/Christmas. Weddington UMC is located at 13901 Providence Road. Call for artists for December juried show MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local nonprofit Mint Hill Arts is issuing a call for artists for its annual Ann and Bill Litaker exhibit. The show, which will take place in December, is a juried exhibit named for longtime Mint Hill Arts members Ann and Bill Litaker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their unselfish dedication to Mint Hill Arts serves as an example to every volunteer who believes that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;art matters,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; that everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is made better because of creative thinking and expression,â&#x20AC;? the nonprofit said in a news release. The show is open to both members of Mint Hill Arts and nonmembers, with a $10 per-category fee for members and a $30 per-category fee for nonmembers. Artists can enter artwork into as many categories as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like, with a maximum of two pieces per category. The five categories will include the following: water media; photography; painting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; oils, acrylics and pastels; 3-D; and multimedia, which includes all 2-D artwork that combines any materials and/ or techniques including drawing, graphics, alcohol inks and more. Prizes will include: one Best in Show award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $300 cash; first-, second- and third-place award

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in each category with award amounts of $100, $75 and $50, respectively; and at least eight honorable mentions (including at least one from each category), which will receive prizes valued at $25. Eldred P. Hudson, chairman of the art department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will serve as the judge. Intake for the show is Friday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. A free opening reception will be held Dec. 5, a Friday, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with Mint Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly Art Around the Block art crawl. An awards ceremony will take place at 7:45 p.m., and people are invited to stay for wine, soft drinks, appetizers and a chance to view the artwork and meet artists. Find more information at www.minthillarts.org, or call 980-226-5532. The Mint Hill Arts gallery is located at 11205 Lawyers Road, suite A. Holiday Enchantment ballet returning to Matthews MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The non-profit, pre-professional dance program Charlotte City Ballet Company will return to Fullwood Theater next month for its annual Holiday Enchantment performance. The two performances will take place Dec. 20, a Saturday, at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each and are currently on sale at www.charlottecityballet.org. Fullwood Theater is part of the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. Send arts notes items â&#x20AC;&#x153;attn.: Josh Whitenerâ&#x20AC;? to ae@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

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2014 National Letter of Intent Signing Day

Porter Ridge softball stars Hallie Rice (left) and Kara Cunningham (right) signed their National Letter of Intent to continue playing softball in college. Rice will compete at North Greenville University while Cunningham will play at LeesMcRae College. Photo courtesy of Bill Rogers

Parkwood’s Julianna Cannamela (center) signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her gymnastics career at Louisiana State University. Photo courtesy of Nelson Garner

Pirate basketball star Caleb Homesley, pictured with his coaches, signed to play at Liberty University. Photo courtesy of Bill Rogers

Piedmont volleyball standout Natalie Harris signed her National Letter of Intent to play at Carson-Newman University. Photo courtesy of Bob Gearhart

Weddington had five student athletes sign their National Letter of Intent including (from left to right) Krista Collins (gymnastics, University of Pittsburgh), Claire Kern (gymnastics, University of Denver), Ragan Broome (softball, Mars Hill University), Stephanie Watts (basketball, North Carolina) and Heidi Swope (tennis, Appalachian State). Photo courtesy of Michael Hart

Warrior baseball standout Aaron Stewart signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at Gardner Webb University. Photo courtesy of Ronnie Plyler

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Members of Team Titan included: Nate Abraham, Kyle Bohannan, Liam Cayce, Ethan Ceurvorst, William Crawford, Christopher Daenecke, Elijah Dembe, William Edwards, Eli Failla, Curtis Grogan, Andrew Hamula, Even Hamula, Brooks Johnson, Dane Johnson, Chase Ketner, Sullivan McKenzie, Gabriel Montognese, Hank Morrison, Logan Murphy, Alex Rosen, William Segers, Jack Speicher. The Titans were coached by: Eric Daenecke, David Abraham, Gary Bohannan, Shawn Murphy, Andrew Montognese, Even Rosen and Todd Speicher.

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PCAA Thunder win baseball tournament

The Pineville Community Athletic Association minor league baseball team Thunder won the 2014 championship earlier this month, beating the Yellow Jackets, 16-15. After getting off to a slow start, the Thunder battled back and had a huge fifth inning, driving in six runs including a grand slam by Drew Watne. The game went into extra innings and the Thunder narrowly escaped the Yellow Jackets in the final inning. Team Thunder included: (from left to right) Aaditya Malapati, Matteo Blanchfield, Nate Mitra, Braden McCarty, Andrew Riter, Payton Wildman, Davis Macy, Drew Watne, Gavin Phillips, CJ Burns and (back row) coach Craig Wildman and coach Bill Macy.

Team Titan wins WCWAA Titan Bowl Coach Eric Daenecke’s Team Titan won the Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Association Titan Football Bowl, held Nov. 8 at Optimist Park in Weddington. The Titan won the junior pewee division after defeating a tough South Charlotte Patriot’s squad. The Titan finished the season as a top five team within the Charlotte Area Pop Warner Little Panthers Junior Peewee Division.

Weddington U-8 Eagles win division Pictured from left to right are: assistant coach Justin Beardsley, Grant Comer, Jack Allen, Anthony Beardsley, Aiden Webb, Aaron Farber, Reid Nelson, Dhruv Srinivasan, Landon Haggerty and head coach Greg Nelson.

Three-and-outs by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

The stakes are getting higher as we enter the third round of playoffs on Nov. 28. Only three Union County teams are left and they’ll be giving it their all Friday, in hopes of continuing their season. If both Cuthbertson and Weddington walk away with a win, they’ll face each other for the second time this season on Dec. 5 in the regional round. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Friday. No. 5 Weddington (13-1) at No. 1 Asheville (12-1) • The Cougars boast two 1,000-yard rushers in senior Jave Jones (1,316 yards, 16 TDs) and junior Reggie Battle (1,021 yards, 14 TDs). • These two teams met in the second round of playoffs last season,

The Weddington Under-8 Eagles soccer team beat Mint Hill, 4-3, in a doubleovertime win on Nov. 9 at Optimist Park in

where Weddington narrowly escaped Asheville in the final minutes of the game to win, 14-10. • The Cougars run-friendly offense has averaged 44 points per game this season, but the stingy Warrior defense has given up just 28 total points in the last six weeks and has recorded five shutouts this season. No. 3 Statesville (9-4) No. 2 Cuthbertson (10-3) • In the Cavs’ 48-14 demolition of Asheboro last week, quarterback Austin Kendall completed 24 of 37 passes for 332 yards and six touchdowns. He’s totaled 3,920 passing yards for 43 touchdowns this season. • Greyhounds dual-threat quarterback Travis Ramseur rushed for four touchdowns in the second half last week in their win over Hickory Ridge. He finished the night with 130 rushing yards on 21 carries and 157 passing yards. • The Cavs have won a school record 10 games this season on the

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the final round of the Union County Soccer League division playoffs.

Warriors’ Walton wins 100th match Weddington junior Parker Walton grabbed his 100th career win at Jay M. Robinson on Nov. 19. Walton’s overall record is now 100-9. Walton was the state runner-up last season in the 106-pound class and finished the season with a 51-2 record. During the school’s off-season, Walton wrestles with his club team, Dark Horse, and competed at the Virginia Beach National Duals earlier this year. At the Weddington High School Warrior Duals on Nov. 22, held at Weddington High School, Walton finished the tournament with an unblemished record, winning all five of his matches, in the 106-pound class. Teammates Nick Condon (126 pounds) and Ethan Kanagy (220 pounds) also finished the tournament with no losses. Eleven schools competed in the tournament including Charlotte Country Day, Charlotte Latin, Concord, Independence, Mt. Pleasant, Pinecrest, Salisbury, South Meck, SouthLake Christian and Stuart Cramer. The Warriors finished in third place behind Charlotte Latin and South Meck. Weddington hosted Ardrey Kell on Nov. 25, after Union County Weekly went to press. They’ll participate in the South Meck Invitational on Nov. 26.

way to their deepest playoff run yet. Kendall’s high-flying offense has averaged 44 points per game in the last six weeks. No. 5 Monroe at No. 1 Franklin • Last season, Franklin entered the NCHSAA Class 2A playoffs with a 12-0 record and No. 1 overall seed, but were knocked out in the first round in a huge upset by underdog Parkwood. Meanwhile, the Redhawks finished as the Class 2A state runners-up. • In Monroe’s 67-14 win over Ashe County last week, an intimidating Redhawk front four put pressure on Husky quarterback Connor Bowers, forcing him to throw two interceptions, both that were returned for touchdowns, on back-to-back plays to start the game. The Redhawks haven’t allowed more than 15 points in eight weeks. • This game will be won in the trenches as the Panthers’ defense hasn’t given up more than 24 points all season and has only allowed an average of 10 in their 13 games. www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Letters of Intent (continued from page 19)

Five Marvin Ridge student athletes signed their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 12 including (from left to right): Clare Murphy (lacrosse, Virginia Commonwealth), Taylor Sweeney (lacrosse, University of Tampa), Max Wotell (baseball, University of Arizona), Sara Maleski (diving, North Carolina) and Ashley McGowan (diving, Tennessee Tech). Photo courtesy of Tom Jamerson

Sun Valley had two softball players sign their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 12 including Hannah Adamczyk (UNCWilmington) and Jayde Collins (UNC-Pembroke). The girls are pictured with coach Rob Enloe (back row, center). Photo courtesy of Chris Batchelor

Track and field star Mikaela Seibert (center), pictured with (from left to right) former Olympian Kenta Bell, former Cuthbertson track coach Nicola Roark and USATF coach Anthony James, signed her National Letter of Intent to run at Ohio State University. Photo courtesy of Bill Seibert

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