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INDIAN TRAIL - With the help of elected officials and South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) staff, Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez kicked off his own local efforts as part of a nationwide initiative against bullying on Oct. 29. Alvarez is one of 200 mayors across the country who have joined the “Mayors Campaign to End Bullying,”an effort spearheaded by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Project Bully to end bullying in schools. Alvarez and SPCC sociology professor Steve Smith led a discussion with school staff, students and others in attendance about what constitutes bullying, how bullies begin and other related issues. They also screened the movie “Bully”, a 2011 documentary that follows the lives of five kids who face bullying on a daily basis. SPCC is in Monroe, just over the border from Indian Trail, but Alvarez said he hopes the event was the beginning of a growing effort to become curriculum in all Union County Public Schools. “(Bullying) is an epidemic that’s becoming an avalanche that nobody feels like they can stop,” Alvarez said. “Students are lashing out at other students. On the Internet, it’s become faceless. This will be an in-your-face program, so we can quit hiding that it exists.”

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Madison Rowell, a first-year student at SPCC, attended the event and said she hopes the program can grow and make an impact. She said many similar efforts lose momentum because they cannot gain enough support. This lets bullying in schools, an issue she takes very personally, continue unchecked. Rowell grew up in Monroe and was bullied throughout middle school, both physically and mentally. She now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social anxiety disorder. Her anxiety often overwhelms her when she is in public spaces or tries to speak aloud, she said. “People don’t realize it. If they lash out in anger or say things to you because you’re not as cool as they think you should be, according to their standards, that action lingers on,” Rowell said. “If (the victims) don’t commit suicide they may go on to have serious disorders. It’s not something that disappears in a matter of days, months or years.” Statistics have shown that victims of bullying who have been diagnosed with PTSD have shown the same symptoms of those returning from war, Smith said. “It is that serious, and has drastic consequences,” he said. “It is something that needs to be addressed.” Although the program is in its infancy stage, brainstorming discussions like the one held at SPCC vital to creating a core

MARSHVILLE – Dr. Kevin Plue didn’t set out to become a school administrator. It was a desire to coach that first led Plue into education, but a growing desire to help students and teachers succeed paved the way for Plue to become principal of Forest Hills High School and, ultimately, the 2014-15 Union County Public Schools Principal of the Year. Plue was announced as Principal of the Year at a recent UCPS Luncheon, where he was presented with a certificate, plaque and $1,000 from the nonprofit Union County Education Foundation to use at his school for whatever project he chooses. “It’s kind of been a journey,” Plue said about his experience in education. “As I grew in the (teaching) profession and wanted to broaden my influence, it just seemed natural to go into administration.” Plue earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education with a concentration in social studies from Athens State University in Alabama, and began his career as a high school history teacher in Augusta, Georgia. He spent about

(see Anti-bullying on page 11)

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A fundraiser for felines Cru Wine event to benefit local cat rescue by Josh Whitener josh@unioncountyweekly.com

Community members, rescue activists and one south Charlotte business will band together this weekend to help unwanted, neglected and homeless cats. SOS Feline Rescue, a nonprofit partially based out of Union County, will participate in a fundraiser hosted by Cru Wine Shop on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will include a wine tasting, 50-50 raffle with tickets for $1 each or three for $2, and a basket raffle with tickets for $5 each or five for $20. All events take place at Cru Wine, located at 12206 Copper Way in Charlotte, and proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the rescue efforts of SOS Feline. The rescue was formed in October 2012 when four individuals who had previously volunteered at cat rescues decided to form their own organization. The four members of SOS Feline foster the animals in their own homes, which are spread out from Monroe and Waxhaw in Union County to Mint Hill and south

Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. “There are only four of us, and so we’re not a huge rescue,” Cindy Harper, president of SOS Feline and a Monroe resident, said. “We have people that volunteer to foster for us in their homes … If and when we can take an animal, when we can rescue them, we do.” SOS Feline has rescued more than 80 cats and hosted more than 50 adoptions since its inception. The organization also traps feral cats – domesticated cats that have returned to the wild – and spays or neuters them prior to releasing them back into their natural environment. The organization receives some of the cats it fosters through institutions such as Union County Animal Control, while others come from people who find the rescue on PetFinder.com. Sometimes the rescue will take in a litter of kittens when their mother has been killed – something that requires a lot of work for volunteers, as the kittens must be bottle fed until they’re able to eat on their own. The rescue’s presence on PetFinder.com also helps the organization gain recognition from people seeking to adopt. SOS Feline also

attends adoption events and brings some of its cats to fundraisers to let people meet the animals in person. “The best way to get your cats adopted is exposure to people where they can see them and pet them,” Harper said. SOS Feline connected with Cru Wine Shop through a fellow rescue friend. “They told us (Cru Wine) did animal rescue fundraisers there,” Harper said. “They had another rescue there two weekends ago … (and) basically said, ‘You can do anything you want while you’re here.’” One-hundred percent of the funds raised will go to the SOS Feline bank account, Harper said. Most of the money will go to veterinary care for the animals, while other funds will cover litter and food. However, the rescue is hoping the event does more than raise funds; Harper said she hopes it raises awareness, as well, and urges people to adopt some of the cats. The rescue currently has a freeze on accepting any additional cats and needs adoptions to take place before they can take in any new animals. “The biggest challenge is the amount of requests we get to take animals. One reality that was hard to (accept) was you can’t save them

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Now 18-month-old kitten Kelsie was just two days old when taken in by SOS Feline Rescue. Photo courtesy of Cindy Harper

all,” Harper said. “It’s tough balancing everything where you don’t have a facility. We’re trying to balance rescuing with the amount of animals we have in our homes. We need to get the word out that these animals are adoptable.” Find more information at www. sosfelinerescue.org.

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Restaurant Scores The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:

Lowest Scores: • Conference Center at SPCC, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 93 Violations included: Non-sanitized, full can of nuts being stored in bin of panko, chicken breast in steam unit at 122 degrees Fahrenheit for three hours; multiple foods held above proper temperature; pasta and potato salads with incorrect prep dates; hot dogs and artichoke dip being stored on floor of walk-in cooler; and metal pans stacked tightly while wet.

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Charlotte Hwy. – 93 • No. 1 Chinese Buffet, 1008 W. Roosevelt Blvd., suite J & K – 95 • Quincy’s, 502 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95 • Salsarita’s, 3173 W. Hwy. 74 – 98.5 • Shop and Go, 3825 Morgan Mill Road – 96

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96.5 • King’s Deli & Grocery, 3603 Plyler Mill Road – 94 • New China, 1684-C W. Franklin St. – 98.5 • Stonebridge Grill, 2721 Swilcan Burn Drive – 95.5 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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News Briefs Developer withdraws commercial proposal

MARVIN - After a year of back and forth with the Marvin Planning Board, Raley Miller Properties has withdrawn its proposal to annex and commercially develop nearly 28 acres at the intersection of Rea and Tom Short roads. Ken Orndorff, partner with the development firm, withdrew the offer on Wednesday, Nov. 5. That came two weeks after the planning board voted to recommend the town council deny the proposal until the firm responded to a list of conditions to change or justify in the proposal. “It’s just not worth my time or money, so that’s it for me,” Orndoff said on Wednesday afternoon, minutes after officially rescinding the proposal. “Unless they drastically change the way they operate, I just don’t see a future for us here.” The proposed development included a movie theater, a large grocery store and other retail and restaurant locations. The land is now unincorporated, but Marvin hoped to annex the property so restaurants and grocery retailers could sell beer and other alcoholic beverages. Orndorff showed Union County Weekly an Oct. 20 email he sent to members of Marvin staff, council members and planning board in which he

answered each of over 100 conditions created by the planning board in a preliminary list of conditions. Orndorff said he had never received a response to that email, but instead received a new list of conditions the next day. Planning board chair Mary Shkut said the board tried to accommodate the developer’s multiple divergences from village ordinances, but were met with disagreement and little compromise. She said the board stopped short of bringing the development to council, which may have had more room for leeway. For Mayor Pro Tem Christina Frazzini, the entire ordeal is a missed opportunity. “I do think it is negligent behavior by all involved to not have done something to work this out. The lack of collaboration and respect for the developer that would’ve made this a win-win is pathetic,” Frazzini said. “The real loser in this is the people of Marvin, who will have to keep venturing into Mecklenburg County to spend their money.”

Rotary club makes large donation to library INDIAN TRAIL – On Thursday, Oct. 30, Union West Rotary Club donated $1,800 to the Union West Regional

Library (UWRL) for their new Makerspace Program. A makerspace is a creative, do-it-yourself area where groups can meet to create, invent and learn. Hannah Terrell, branch manager at the UWRL, accepted the check on behalf of the library and gave a short speech. “The public library is an institution that connects people and institutions to each other and is the catalyst for innovations and opportunities,” Terrell said. “Makerspace is a type of unconventional programming that allows patrons to gather with others, make things with their hands, explore technology and learn in an interactive setting.” Terrell said the money would go toward buying a 3-D printer, a portable studio, editing software and other supplies that will help the library create its first makerspace.

Public information meeting to be held for those in line for grant WAXHAW - The Waxhaw Historic Preservation Commission is holding a public information meeting for property owners within the Facade Grant Boundary on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. The grant will pay up to 50 percent of the cost for work to the exterior of buildings. The meeting will be held at the Waxhaw Police Department’s Community Room. Applications and guidelines will be available at the meeting. Contact Lisa McCarter at 704-843-2195, ext. 238, for more information. The Waxhaw Police Department is located at 3620 Providence Road.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

Hemby Bridge • Edward McAllister, 6100 block of Mill Grove Road: Larceny of dog. Oct. 30 • William Liles, 8300 block of Idlewild Road: Communicating threats. Nov. 1 • Kenneth McKay, 8000 block of Idlewild Road: Assault on a female. Nov. 5 • Letoya Montgomery, 8000 block of Idlewild Road: Assault inflicting injury. Nov. 5

Indian Trail • Mischiaile Eddleman, 200 block of Plyler Road: Misdemeanor larceny. Oct. 30 • Brandon Shaffer, U.S. Highway 74: Driving while impaired. Nov. 3 • Mitchell Burns, U.S. Highway 74 at Hayes Road: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Nov. 4 • Mary Blanchard, 2200 block of West Unionville Indian Trail Road: Communicating threats. Nov. 4 • Daniel Garrett, Indian Trail Fairview Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 4

Lake Park • Christopher Ferrell, 6800 block of Creft Circle: Possession of controlled substance with intent to sell and distribute; possession of heroin with intent to sell and distribute; maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for the use of controlled substances. Oct. 31 • Marko Gonzalez, 4000 block of Lake Charles Way: Failure to appear. Nov. 3

Stallings • Brandon Patton, 5700 block of Bardsey Court: Larceny by employee. Nov. 3 • Michael Straing, 3900 block of Privette Road: Non-support of children. Nov. 5

Waxhaw • Kevin Carter, 1500 block of Roscoe Howey Road: Violation of domestic violence protection order. Oct. 30 • Randall Atwell, 1100 block of Old Providence Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 3 • David Defravio, 8700 block of Kensington Drive: Failure to appear. Nov. 3 • Kenton King, 8300 block of Poplar Grove Circle: Injury to real property. Nov. 4 • Joseph Boley, 1000 block of Waxhaw Indian Trail Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 4 • Ryan Keziah, Highway 16 at Sunset Hill Drive: Failure to appear. Nov. 4

western Union County between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

stolen during home break-in. Nov. 2 • 13800 block of East Independence Boulevard: $150 damage to glass door during attempted home break-in. Nov. 3

• 2800 block of Faircroft Way: Attempted larceny of $50 Halloween decorations. Nov. 1 • 2000 block of Formosa Drive: Two bicycles worth $330 stolen. Nov. 2

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• 7800 block of Idlewild Road: Purse and prescription pills, worth $550 total, stolen. Nov. 4

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• 3200 block of Fairington Drive: $500 power tool stolen during vehicle break-in. Oct. 30 Property Theft

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• 5100 block of Old Charlotte Highway: $1,425 worth of landscaping tools stolen during home break-in. Nov. 1 • 3900 block of Sun Rose Court: Nothing

• Wal-mart, 2101 Younts Road: $18 in headlights stolen from business. Oct. 30 • 4400 block of Faith Church Road: $6,000 off-road vehicle stolen with $400 shotgun inside. Nov. 1

• 3600 block of White Swan Court: $75 damage to fence in vandalism incident. Nov. 1 • 5800 block of West U.S. Highway 74: $300 damage to Hyundai Sonata in vandalism incident. Nov. 2 • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road: Hit-andrun incident. Nov. 3 • 5500 block of Burning Ridge Drive: $2,000

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Weddington • Billy Jones, 5000 block of Birchaven Drive: Motor vehicle theft. Nov. 1 • Robert Moran, 100 Weddington Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 2

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WAXHAW - Two Waxhaw history buffs, one current town commissioner and one former, have teamed up to bring one of the town’s oldest buildings back to life. Joyce Blythe, who served as town commissioner from 2005 to 2013, has advocated for three years to save the McDonald House, the first home built in Waxhaw’s town limits, which was constructed by Duncan McDonald in 1888. Since Blythe left office, Commissioner Paul Fitzgerald has spearheaded the campaign, and is now in talks with contractors to begin renovations on the house using $100,000 recently allocated by the town commissioners for the project. “I got tired of the entire thing not moving forward,” Fitzgerald said, standing in an old bedroom of the house. “This is the most cherished site in Waxhaw, and it’s also the biggest eyesore. That’s two different sides of the rainbow.” As the house currently sits, there’s not much to look at. Broken windows are boarded up, and the lower parts of the house, where it’s sat on blocks for decades, is beginning to rot. Inside, the wooden floors have held up decently, but termite damage in some areas contrasts with white flowers painted years ago when the building operated as a surf shop. The fireplaces, made of 100-year-old handmade and sundried bricks, have begun to crumble inwards. Despite the humble appearance of the house, it has an important place in the history of Waxhaw. Shortly after building the home, just under where the Waxhaw water tank now stands, McDonald built a small building across Church Street that would serve as an unofficial post office. McDonald is known as the town’s first postmaster, and served for nine years.

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The McDonald House also served as the last telephone exchange in Waxhaw, with an operator manning a switchboard into the 1940s, when telephones became commonplace in all homes, Blythe said. Blythe has many personal memories in the home, as well. After moving to Waxhaw in 1947, Blythe became best friends with a young girl who lived at the McDonald House. She remembers Wilma Couick operating the switchboard in the same room where the girls would watch “Howdy Doody” and “Lone Ranger.” She remembers exactly where the telephone sat when the first one was brought into the home. Blythe now hopes to bring back some of this old technology for kids and other visitors who have never used something as simple as an old rotary phone. She has a vision of creating a Waxhaw welcome center in the home, where visitors can receive all the information they need about the town while toying with some of the things she grew up with – including possibly a switchboard, an old washing machine, a typewriter and other relics. “Some of these things that I grew up on, we have a whole generation of people who don’t even know what they are,” Blythe said. Before this can happen, the house needs to be made habitable. First on Fitzgerald’s list is to get a good foundation put under the house. The house sits on cement blocks, but in some corners the original rocks the home was placed on to even it out still lay in plain view. This first phase involves raising the house six feet so a small excavator can fit underneath it to dig. Fitzgerald received two bids from contractors and will present these bids to the board of commissioners at a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11. He hopes to get the project off the ground, quite literally, before Thanksgiving.

Joyce Blythe and Commissioner Paul Fitzgerald stand in front of The McDonald House. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo

Fitzgerald plans to keep the wood used for the floor, while installing a 100-pound flooring system to bring it up to commercial standards and replacing any termite damage with identical wood, which is still on the market today. The chimneys will be rebuilt with red brick used during the turn of the century. This is only part of Fitzgerald’s efforts to keep the historic downtown district of Waxhaw tied to its past. He began talks with lawyers to place four sites in Waxhaw onto the National Register of Historic Places, which would mark them as worthy of preservation. He hopes to have it written into the deeds of each of these sites that they are not to be demolished. The sites include the McDonald House, the water tank, a block of buildings once used as the Niven-Price General Store and the Meeting Place, which once served as both town hall and the police department. “Joyce and I would both probably give our right foot to have the train station back, which the town sold for a penny back in the 60s and now it is parking,” Fitzgerald said. “These are cherished sites. We want them here to stay.”

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Towns unite to map out future of roads and sidewalks for years to come by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

STALLINGS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners will vote next week on a comprehensive transportation plan, which is more than three years in the making between the towns of Stallings and Matthews that will guide transportation development for decades. Such a complex project between municipalities isn’t common in separate counties, but the use of main thoroughfares by residents of both towns created a need for a partnership while planning the future development of roads, bicycle paths and greenways, according to the plan. â€œWe’re so often compared to towns like Mint Hill and Pineville, but we have very little to do with them in terms of transportation,â€? said Ralph Messera, director of Public Works for Matthews. “We have more to do with Stallings and Indian Trail, moving east to west.â€? Indian Trail had originally been a participant in the plan, but dropped out early in the process. The plan was developed mainly by a comprehensive task force, made up of “a wide array of citizen and business interests in Matthews and Stallings.â€? The task force first met on May 5, 2011, and has gathered information, public input and

recommendations ever since. The Matthews Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the plan at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 10. Stallings has already adopted the plan and has posted it online, calling it a success.  The core of the plan is based on a list of recommendations proposed based on urgency. Short-term recommendations for road improvements, most of which have already been a part of earlier planning efforts by the two towns, are decided on based on collected data that includes traffic data, roadway geometry and level of service for area roadways. Each recommendation was ranked based on a point system that took into consideration whether a project would provide multi-modal transportation (bike paths, etc.), whether it provides congestion relief for the proposed traffic volumes in 2035 and whether it is consistent with town goals. The widening of Stallings Road is the highest-ranked project in terms of urgency for Stallings. The widening to three lanes would take place between Old Monroe Road and U.S. Highway 74, running directly through the center of the small town. Other highly ranked projects in Stallings include the widening of Stevens Mill Road from Mount Harmony Church Road to

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A map shows proposed road improvements and new roadway recommendations from the Matthews Stallings Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Photo courtesy of the Town of Stallings

Idlewild Road and a new road that would connect Idlewild Road to Stallings Road. Although the two-lane Idlewild Road carries about 12,000 people on the west side of I-485, meaning it operates at or near capacity on a daily basis, there are about 22,000 people who take the street daily on the east side, leading into Stallings. This puts it above capacity and major road improvements are needed there within the next 10 years, according to the report. Another main focus of the comprehensive transportation plan is to develop more multi-modal transportation opportunities for residents of Matthews and Stallings who ride bikes, either as a mode of transportation or recreationally. The plan recommends seven miles of multi-use and bike paths to be built in Matthews in the short term. This includes wide outside lanes for bikes and a multi-use path that would stretch over 13,000 feet down Idlewild Road from the Idlewild Road Park to Pineville-Matthews Road Park. Three miles of paths are recommended for Stallings, including a bike lane and multi-use path that runs down Stallings

Road for over a mile in the same area the road is slotted for widening. All of the above listed projects are recommended for the short term, meaning they should be implemented within five years. Throughout all three phases – short-, midand long-term – the plan recommends a total of over 53 miles of bicycle facilities for development in the area and over 27 miles of sidewalks and multi-use paths. â€œThe most important function of these recommendations is to create an interwoven network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that make meaningful connections as each corridor is improved,â€? the plan reads. Messera, who served on the task force as a project manager, emphasized that many of the proposed projects involve state highways and are under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. When the NCDOT looks at the area for how it can be improved, however, the comprehensive transportation plan will mean the towns already have a prioritized list laid out to show engineers what needs to be done and how urgently.

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focus for the project, Alvarez said it will be an “open arms program� that does not condemn the bully but looks to address the source of the issue. He wants to train teachers to spot bully behavior, as many victims do not speak out. Indian Trail councilmember Gordon Daniels believes it’s crucial to understand why bullying is different now than it was when he was growing up. “We grew up with a different set of values,� Daniels told those in attendance. “Kids were bullied when we were growing up, but today it seems to be different. My question to you all is, ‘Why?’� While physical bullying is still an essential problem, cyberbullying has affected victims in ways that weren’t possible in the past. Smith emphasized that physical bullying still needs to be a priority – it’s the most common form of

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total damage done to two cars in vandalism incident. Nov. 5 Miscellaneous

• 1000 block of Garden Web Road: Cruelty to animals. Oct. 30 • 6200 block of Old Monroe Road: Two separate instances of littering. Oct. 31 • 5800 block of Coral Ridge Lane: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 1 • 1000 block of Skillbeck Road: Diverting utility use. Nov. 1 • 3600 block of White Swan Court: Consuming alcohol under the age of 21. Nov. 1 • 2100 block of Waxhaw Indian Trail Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 4 • 200 block of Gray Farm Road: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 4

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violence experienced by American youth – but also pointed out how technology has changed things. “If it’s physical, you may be able to escape the situation and get to your home or safe place,� Smith said. “There is no escape from your cellphone, from the Internet or from people taking photos of you in a locker room and posting them to websites. It’s a little more serious than when I was in high school.� Alvarez, Smith and others plan to hold more seminars like the one held in October before going to Union County Public Schools staff with a plan for how to introduce the anti-bullying initiative into schools. “Posters and signs are nice, town resolutions are nice, but we have to do something,� Alvarez said. “We need to bring all of this back and hopefully get the attention of the public schools, because otherwise we’re going to lose these kids.�

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• 100 block of Abbotsbury Court: $200 backpack stolen and $500 damage to Ford Explorer during vehicle break-in. Nov. 5 Property Theft

• 6400 block of McCain Boluevard: $5,000 GMC truck stolen. Nov. 1 • 6400 block of Steele Road: $6,000 worth of rifles stolen. Nov. 2

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WAXHAW – The Dressed for Success initiative will host a fun run for elementary school students on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 9 a.m. to collect uniform pieces to give to local children in need. The event will take place on a 1-mile trail at Cuthbertson Middle School. The fee to participate is one full school uniform, which will be collected at the run. There also will be carnival games, face painting, music and food. People can register online at www.dressedforsuccess.org/dfs-fun-runregistration/. Dressed for Success was started by Cuthbertson High School student Emily Roth, who launched an initiative to collect uniforms for students at Walter Bickett Elementary School as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The goal for Dressed for Success is to collect 2,000 uniforms each year, which would provide three uniforms for each student at Walter Bickett Elementary, Emily previously told Union County Weekly. Read about Emily and Dressed for Success by visiting www.unioncountyweekly.com and searching “Dressed for Success.” Cuthbertson Middle School is located at

Daughter Dance themed around the popular Disney film “Frozen.” The dance is a fundraiser for the school’s biggest community event, The Children’s Christmas Party. Sun Valley has helped local families in need for more than 40 years by providing them with food items, toys, clothes for children, toiletries and more during the holiday season. The event will take place on Dec. 6, a Saturday, and feature a night of dancing, raffle drawings, games and desserts. Photographers will be present to capture special moments, and people can receive two 5-by-7-inch and eight wallet-sized photos for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The cost also includes one raffle ticket. Photos can be taken with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna for an additional cost. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a nonperishable or canned food item, gentlyused clothing for boys and girls 5 to 12 years old and toiletry items in exchange for additional raffle tickets. Prizes include coupons to various restaurants and businesses in the surrounding area including Hickory Tavern, Sweet Frog, Sun Valley 14 Movie Theater and

Members of Sun Valley High School’s NJROTC recently accepted a $1,000 check from representatives of the Union West Rotary Club. Photo courtesy of Union West Rotary

more. The Daddy Daughter Dance is open to dads and girls who are enrolled at Indian Trail, Shiloh, Sun Valley and Wesley Chapel elementary schools. Sun Valley High is located at 5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.

Rotary, according to a news release. The school’s program will represent North Carolina at the Pearl Harbor Parade in December. Email Union West Rotary president Gary Tucker at gltucker@hotmail.com for more information about the club.

Union West Rotary contributes $1K to Sun Valley NJROTC

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Rocky River Elementary earns state recognition by Courtney Schultz courtney@unioncountyweekly.com

MONROE – Rocky River Elementary School was one of the 78 Title I schools statewide recognized for student performance. The school has earned recognition as a Title I Reward School and was designated as a “high performing school,” meaning the school is among the top 10 percent of Title I schools in the state that have the highest absolute performance over a number of years for the “all students” group and for all subgroups on statewide assessments, according to a news release. "It is no small accomplishment when high poverty schools are recognized for strong student achievement. By maintaining high expectations and engaging in hard work, these Title I schools collectively demonstrate the belief that all children can learn,” State Superintendent June Atkinson said in the release. Rocky River Principal Sherry Richardson said her school was recognized because its academic performance is higher than not only many other Title I schools, but many Non-Title I schools. “We’ve worked a lot with our students

with leadership skills and goal-setting. That has helped,” Richardson said. All Reward Schools are invited to submit portfolios that identify the best practices, which contributed to their success. Members of the Title I Distinguished Schools Advisory Council review the portfolios and, along with on-site visits, determine one school for each category to represent North Carolina in the national Title I Distinguished Schools Program. Last year, Rocky River was a Title I Reward school and was designated as a “high progress school,” which is a school among the 10 percent of Title I schools in the state that are making the most progress in improving the performance of the “all students” group over a number of years on statewide assessments, the release said. Richardson said students made progress on end-of-grade tests and improved proficiency. The principal said students and teachers build strong relationships with one another and that has attributed to the school’s success. “Our teachers develop a plan for each student and think of each student as an individual,” she said. “Our teachers have good relationships with our students. If you asked any student, I think they would say, ‘I like my teacher.’”

Rocky River Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Hayley Turner leads students toward increased literacy skills. Photo courtesy of UCPS

Teachers take targeted approaches to help their students remain on grade level, Richardson added. The school also closely monitors students’ progress, particularly regarding literacy, a statewide focus. Students spend a lot of time practicing and engaged in books, Richardson said, who added the school tries to find books that interest the students. She said she will continue programs, such as Leader in Me, a program based on the principles of “The 7 Habits of

Highly Effective People,” to continue to build students’ leadership skills. The school will also invite parents and the community to a leadership event in the spring, as well as integrate professional development for teachers. Richardson said she’s proud of her students and teachers and the hard work they have put in. “It’s nice to be recognized, but it’s especially nice for our students to be recognized,” she said.

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Michael Quimby Fink, Jerod Quincy Fisher, Jacob Tyler Fitzgerald, Treasure Flavors, James Michael Flieger, Nicholas Edward Foray, Taylor Marie Frank, Kyle Austin Franks, Joseph Michael Frasco, Parker Robertson Freitag, Evan Christopher Fremin, Kathleen Evelyn Fritz, Hannah Rose Gadai, Hannah Hodges Gahagan, Ashley Morgan Gall, McKenna Elizabeth Gallagher, Morgan JC Gallegos, Kimberleigh Ann Garera, Maya Alexandria Garner, Abigail Grace Garshnick, Brittany Sue Garshnick, Maddison Marie Gemes, John Anthony Generoso, Connor C Gerlits, Jeffrey Gordon Gerst, Kaitlin Ann Gerst, Jake Robert Getrost, Anthony Michael Giaimo, Daniel Philip Gilliam, Christopher C Ginsberg, Matthew W Ginsberg, Rachel Gionis, Calogero Anthony Giordano, Amanda Rose Giroux, Mckenzie Logan Glover, Benjamin Paul Godby, Kaitlyn Ashley Godfrey, Lianna Marie Goehring, Tiffany Gomez, Carter M Gommo, Isabella Jolie Gonzalez, Zachary Michael Gonzalez, Ryan William Graffeo, Keegan Rece Graham, Connor Green, Thomas Bryan Griffin, Shaye Elizabeth Gulotta, Carter Hamilton Gupton, Adam William Gutman, Trevor Robert Gutman, Skylar Haislip, Maen G Halawani, Julia B Halligan, Charity Elizabeth Hamilton, Shanna Renee Hamilton, Reid Arthur Reynolds Handy, Justice Jackson Hanson, Abigail Happel, Ryan Pearce Hardwick, Carson Lucas Hargett, Chase Michael Harmon, Alexander Joseph Hasenkopf, Samantha Joyce Haslam, Anna Kathryn Hazlett, Victoria Angelique Hedin, Aubrey Hope Hedrick, Austin James Hegele, Christian Patrick Heinzelman, Alexis Ann Hellow, Devon J Helms, Taylor Ann Helms, Alexander John Hendel, Matthew Thomas Hendel, Patrick Calhoun Hensley, Labon Kenneth Hester, Andrew Grant Hewling, Tyler S Hicks, Maylied Lilliana Hidalgo, Elizabeth Higdon, Alycia E Higgins, Connor Samuel Higgins, Emma Therese Higgins, Zachary James Hintze, Samantha Cayce Hirsch, Ashley Paton Hobensack, Tyler James Hobensack, Claire Hoffman, Kara Anne Hofmeister, James Everett Holloway, Jake Robert Holman, Nina Elizabeth Hopper, Hannah Michaela Hord, Matthew Robert Horton, Ashley Nicole Huff, Hayden Quinn Hunter, Andrew Parker Hurlbut, Chiamaka Ogechi Iheme, Jalen Mykel Jenkins, Chandler Thomas Johnson, Horace

Nathaniel Johnson, Ryan Michael Johnston, Megan Alyssa Jones, Alexander Edward Karas, Joshua Michael Karklin, Rachael Anne Karpinski, Kevin Scott Keeley, Kyla Margaret Kelly, Austin Scott Kendall, Carter Sullivan Kendall, Sia Nicole Kennedy, Carrington Lucille Marino Kennelly, Leandra Simone Khaleel, Heather Nora Kipp, Isabella Victoria Kipp, Dylan James Klotz, Jared Dalton Knight, Wyatt Alexander Knight, Dawson Matthew Koerner, Liana Marie Kostak, Chase James Kuehler, Valerrietta-Naidu Kumaravel, Lindsay Mya Lake, Jacob Owen LaMountain, Nicholas Ryan Laramee, Aidan Thomas Lassiter, Sarah Aliya Latour, Tara Lavrik, Adam James Lepke, Zachary J Levan, Sven Alexander Levister, Parker Robert Lewis, Shanaia Rochea Lewis, Nathalie Loera, Justin James Lopez, Jenna Patricia Louis, Nicholas Ryan Low, Bailey Matthew Lupo, Amanda K Lynip, Jed MacDonald, Sally MacDonald, Tiana Christina Machaalani, Jamie Marie MacKenzie, Madison Taylor Maher, Austin William Maitin, Sameer Zeeshan Malik, Logan P Malloy, Daniel Louis Manalis, Samantha Marie Mancato, Kassandra Fay Mangano, Sabrina Lynn Mangiapanella, Makayla Marie Manino, Anthony Pasquale Maniscalco, Alexandra Marchesani, Courtney Paige Marcus, Andrew Stephen Markiewicz, Luay Marzok, Jillian Virginia Maul, Gage Alexander Mayer, Carolyn Lee Mays, Brandon Nicholas Mazzucco, Breanna Gracyn McAdams, Morgan Kinley McCalla, Sydney Jai McCalvin, Amanda K McCloskey, Garrett A McCloskey, Malik Hasaan McCray, Shannon Frances McDade, Ian James McDonnell, Connor Patrick McGee, Karsen Michelle McGee, Kelly Barton McGregor, Ian James McGrouther, Jennifer Alice McGrouther, Christopher Patrick McGuire, Patrick Ryan McHenry, Calvin Charles McKinley, Samaria Hazel Marie McKnight, Madison Kate McMurray, Doris Deanne McNeil, Madison Elaine Medina, Abigail Melrose, Samuel Thomas Mennitt, Kevin Charles Merrill, Molly Elizabeth Merrill, Adrienne Victoria Messina, Taylor Jean Michaud, Ryan James Milford, Blake Kristine Miller, Olivia Erin Miller, Alexis Suzanne Million, Abigail Quinn Mintz, Allison Dawn Mitchell, Ryan Robert Moderow, Sarah Anne Moll, Ashlee Margaret Monaghan, Natalia Monroig, Veronica Monroig, Yuri Quintanilla Montesclaros, Joshua Thomas Moore, Ryan Michael Moran, Kevin Robert Moranski, Emily Rose Morris, Miriam Janell Morris, Ryan Patrick Mullan, Kayla Elizabeth Mullarkey, Alexis Rose Munger, John Anthony Muttillo, Alexandra

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eight years teaching at several Georgia schools before coming to North Carolina in 2001 to teach middle and high school students at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte. Plue originally didn’t have a desire to go into administration, but after marrying his wife and planning to start a family, he realized teaching – and especially coaching – would take up a lot of his time. He decided to look into administration and found leadership to be a natural fit. “It’s another one of those things that was really natural for me,� Plue said. “I enjoyed the leadership side of things, helping teachers solve problems, whether it was with students or just the day-to-day grind of being a teacher.� Plue’s first job in administration was serving as an assistant principal at Wesley Chapel Elementary School, where he stayed from 2002 to 2005. His first position as head principal of a school was at Union Elementary School in Wingate from 2005 to 2007, followed by a stint at East Union Middle School from 2007 to 2011. Plue has been principal of Forest Hills High since 2011. Because Union Elementary, East Union Middle and Forest Hills High are in the same cluster, Plue has had the chance to stay with some of his students, who are now high school seniors, since their third-grade year. “One of the most rewarding opportunities has been to stay with the kids for a long time, to see the changes in them, that growth,� Plue said. During his past four years at Forest Hills High, Plue has strived to implement the school’s revamped mission statement: “Helping each www.unioncountyweekly.com

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I was at the beach when the call came that Fred had passed away. The family asked me to speak at the funeral, and while I was honored to do that, I warned them Rev. Tony that I was Marciano at the beach for a few days and I had a tan. They didn’t know just how tanned I was. I arrived at the church where both the viewing and the funeral service

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During that time, I got to know him and his wife, Margaret. During Fred’s last week, I had the privilege of praying with him at the hospital. Usually, I stand on the side of the bed where I hold the person’s right hand. Because the cart blocked that side of the bed, I stood on the other side. We talked briefly about the mission, and he was concerned about the men. I could see he was getting tired, so I held his left hand, the one connected to the heart. I prayed that God would provide Fred with His presence and the peace that passes all understanding. There was also an unspoken prayer that Fred never heard. I prayed, “Lord, your humble servant, whose hand I hold is about to enter your presence. I ask that when you greet him, your words to him (as we say in the South) will be “You done good” or as your Word says, “welcome thou good and faithful servant.” I knew it would be the last time I would see him alive. Over the years, Fred had become a spiritual father to me. The prayer he allowed me to pray with him was different than what I experienced with my own father 24 years earlier. My dad had a heart attack and was in the hospital. A few days later, I was

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Central Women’s Craft and Gift Show this Saturday MONROE – Central United Methodist Church will host a Central Women’s Craft and Gift Show on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature more than 40 unique vendors, seven of which are using net proceeds to fund mission projects. Find more information including a complete list of vendors at www.centralwomensshow. org. Central UMC is located at 801 S. Hayne St.

Community Jubilee at First Presbyterian MONROE – First Presbyterian Church of Monroe will host its 11th annual Community Jubilee on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature more than 30 vendors, a silent auction, raffle, variety of baked items from church bakers and more. “Come, browse, sample, eat and enjoy!” the church said in a news release. Call 704-289-2574 for more information. First Presbyterian is located at 302 E. Windsor St.

Bluegrass group, dinner event at Indian Trail Presbyterian INDIAN TRAIL – People are invited to a Concert, Sing a Long and Dinner event on Nov. 15, a Saturday, at Indian Trail Presbyterian Church. The event will kick off with a concert featuring bluegrass and gospel music group Pinetuckett at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Find more information at www.itpcusa.org, or call 704-821-8751. Indian Trail Presbyterian is located at 200 Indian Trail Road S.

United Methodist Men’s Breakfast at Stallings UMC STALLINGS – Men are invited to a United Methodist Men’s Breakfast at Stallings United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 to 10 a.m. Find more information at www.stallingsumc. org, or call 704-821-8820. Stallings UMC is located at 1115 Stallings Road.

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Priesmeier, a 14th-generation descendant of Protestant leader Martin Luther, on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Priesmeier will share family stories and “his passion for keeping the spirit of Martin Luther alive,” according to a news release. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner in the fellowship hall, followed by Priesmeier’s presentation at 6:45 p.m. in the sanctuary. There is a $5 cost for dinner, and refreshments will be provided by Thrivent Financial representative Matthews Beatty following the presentation. People can reserve a spot for dinner by emailing crossncrown@windstream.net. Call 704-847-5967 for more information. Cross and Crown Lutheran is located at 300 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Team Church to host youth basketball for boys MATTHEWS – Team Church will host youth basketball for boys 8 to 10 years old. Games will be held on Saturdays at the nearby Mt. Harmony Baptist Church beginning Dec. 6. Practice will begin in mid-November and also will be held at Mt. Harmony Baptist. A practice schedule will be announced in the future. The cost to participate is $115 per child, which includes a jersey. There is a $50 refundable deposit. The game schedule is: Dec. 6, 13 and 20; Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31; and Feb. 7, 14 and 21. Email jaytog29@gmail.com for more information. Team Church is located at 2301 Stevens Mill Road. Mt. Harmony Baptist is located at 2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road.

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Thursday

Literary Council of Union County’s adult spelling bee, 5:15 to 9 p.m.

Teams of three adults will compete for the “Beetrice” trophy, which is currently held by the Logophiles, a team from JAARS who won the title at last year’s Bee. Participants must be 18 years old or older. Each team will be allowed 20 seconds to collaborate, and pens and pencils will be provided to assist with spelling. At the end of 20 seconds, one participant must step to the microphone and spell the word out loud. Email unionspellingbee@gmail.com for more information or to register your team. Wingate University’s LaVerne Banquet Hall, 220 N. Camden Road, Wingate

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Carolinas HealthCare System’s Hospice of Union County and Hospice of Anson County are hosting their 28th annual Holiday Auction. The event will feature both a live and silent auction and a variety of items will be available for bidding – including beach and mountain vacation rentals, spa and golf packages, Christmas items, jewelry, gift baskets, restaurant gift cards and more. All proceeds will go to support families in need of services provided by both Hospice of Union County and Hospice of Anson County. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the silent and live auctions begin at 9 a.m. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted. Contact Wayne Berg at 704-292-2130 or Wayne.Berg@ houc.org for more information. First Baptist Church, 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe

Indian Trail-based nonprofit Common Heart is providing a turkey and “fixin’s” to families that are struggling this Holiday season. The meals will be delivered to the home of area residents in need for Thanksgiving. Sign-ups are in-person only on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the community resource center between 10 a.m. and noon. The meals will be delivered on Saturday, Nov. 22. Visit www. thecommonplace.org for more information. The Commonplace, 116 Business Park Drive, Indian Trail

YogaTales Kids, 10 a.m.

Created by Indian Trail resident Sarah Klapprodt, YogaTales is a creative program where children enjoy art, yoga and music all inspired by a favorite storybook. YogaTales encourages love for an emphasis on gathering together for fun and friendship. Cost is $10 per class, per child or $5 per class with a nonperishable food donation to Common Cupboard, a non-profit organization helping Indian Trail families in need. The donations will be collected in class. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials. To pre-register or for more information, contact Sarah at peaceartandyoganc@gmail.com Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center, 100 Navajo Trail, Indian Trail

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Saturday

Waxhaw’s Carolinas Dental Center’s Free Dentistry Day, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Carolinas Dental Center is hosting a Free Dentistry Day where they will provide either a free extraction or cleaning to the first 150 people in line who can’t get dental care elsewhere. Participants must be 18 years old or older and are encouraged to arrive early, dress for the weather and bring snacks, water, blankets and chairs as they may wait outside for a while. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and the first 150 people in line are guaranteed to be seen. Call 704-207-0060 for more information. Carolinas Dental Center, 2514 Cuthbertson Road, Suite A, Waxhaw

11.14.14

Sunday

Nurses for Veterans, 9 a.m. Nurses for Veterans is hosting a 5K fun run and 1K walk to honor all those who have or are serving in our military. The charity event will feature raffles, food and fun. Donations are gladly accepted by credit card or payable to Nurses for Veterans. Registration for the races begin at 8:30 a.m., and all proceeds go to Carolina Patriot Rovers. Visit www.sportoften. com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=13548 for more information or to pre-register. Wingate University, 220 N. Camden Road, Wingate

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South Piedmont Community College will host a seminar focusing on recordkeeping and taxes for small business. The event is free, but RSVPs are encouraged. Email Lisa Nolan at lrolan@spcc.edu to register or for more information. South Piedmont Community College’s Creech Board Room, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

South Monroe Church is hosting a barbecue, which includes barbecue pork, slaw, baked beans, a roll and dessert. Plate are $8 and are available for cash and check only. The barbecue is available for dine-in, carry out or delivery, but a 10plate minimum is required for delivery. All proceeds go to local and foreign missions. South Monroe Church, 1320 S. Hayne St., Monroe

11.15.14 Saturday

The Rosehill is excited to showcase local and regional artists in its inaugural artist showcase. Light hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting by Hilton Vineyards and soft music set in the Rosehill Inn will set the backdrop for the event. All artists will have their work for sale or to view. Contact Janice Smith at innatrosehill@yahoo.com for more information. The Inn at Rosehill and Rosehill Stables, 6623 Prospect Road, Monroe

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Marvin Ridge wide receiver Emeka Emezie had seven receptions for 95 yards on Oct. 2 in the Mavs loss to Victory Christian. They took a hard blow at the hands of the Kings, but Emezie, who totaled more yards that game than he had the previous three combined, knew that things were about to change. The next Friday, the Mavs hung with a tough Cuthbertson team that benefits from a Division-I quarterback in Austin Kendall, but eventually fell, 19-13. Emezie had five catches for 101 yards in the game – a far cry from where he had been, totaling 21, 32 and 29 yards to start the season. And though the Mavs looked better than they had to start the season, they still entered their Oct. 17 game against Sun Valley with a 0-6 record as the only team in Union County that hadn’t won a game all season. The Spartans, on the other, were 5-2 and coming off a game where Albert Funderburke rushed for 456 yards and five touchdowns to break the county’s single-game rushing record in what looked like could become a long night for the Mavs. But Emezie wasn’t deterred and on the first play of the game hauled in a 64-yard touchdown pass to set the tone. At halftime, they were up 30-0. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound sophomore receiver finished the night with 180 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Mavs to a 37-20 win over the Spartans and their first victory of the season in a huge upset. It left football fans around the county scratching their heads as to what happened. www.unioncountyweekly.com

The answer was simple. In the Victory Christian game, after Mav quarterbacks Kevin Dobos and Drew Swoope struggled to move the ball all season, sophomore Austin Colonna started at the position for the first time at the varsity level. He finished the night completing 64 percent of passes for 242 yards to accumulate the highest number of passing yards so far this season. In the loss to Cuthbertson, Colonna totaled 227 yards, but it was the next week against Sun Valley when he and Emezie connected to record arguably the biggest upset in Union County football this season. Colonna finished the night with 355 passing yards but showed a masterful control of the offense to engineer the surprising win. With Emezie and Colonna stepping up to control the Mav offense, the team now stands 3-1 in Southern Carolinas conference play, where they sit tied for second place with Weddington (9-1) – something no one saw coming after their dismal 0-6 start. Ask Emezie and it’s been Colonna that’s spearheaded their resurgence and given the Mavs a much-needed new energy. And the stats don’t lie. “Honestly, we had a quarterback change and that’s helped a lot,” Emezie said. “I’m really comfortable with Austin. We’ve been playing together since middle school so he knows what I like. “If you go through my numbers, you’ll see that there’s a huge jump from when we put Austin in. Since he switched in, he’s been able to find me the ball. We have our own signals and we know each other very well. I know how he’s going to throw, and he knows

where I like it so it’s really helped a lot.” Some were quick to characterize the Mav win over Sun Valley as a fluke, but on Oct. 24 they hosted Piedmont and proved it was anything but. Colonna completed 25 of 34 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns, compared to Piedmont quarterback and Harvard commit Cameron Tripp, who was 14 of 28 for 189 yards. Emezie finished the night with six receptions for 109 yards while sophomore receiver Alex Leschock finished with 134 yards and the Mavs went on to win, 34-28. “I’ve played with a lot of these guys, like Emeka, since seventh grade,” Colonna said. “Emeka played running back then but we moved him to wide receiver last year and it’s been good. Over the summers, we’ve been working hard and getting our chemistry and we feel like our chemistry is even better together. Our goal, of course, is to be as good as we can and get the W’s for the team.” Though it’s easy to point to Colonna as the reason for the Mavs unexpected resurrection, he’s quick to point to Emezie and the offensive line when people ask where credit is due. “Every week we expect to go in and get the win,” Colonna said. “It started off against Sun Valley when Emeka scored on the first play. The offensive line has been working so hard. If our O-line is doing good then I feel like our running game, if that’s set up, or our passing game is going to be great. If you look at Sun Valley, in the first play we got the ball to Emeka, our O-line stood up and Emeka was able to make the play.” Last week, the Mavs did it again at Anson where they beat the Bearcats, 35-14, to

continue their winning streak. Colonna completed 68 percent of passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns – both hauled in by Emezie. It’s a team that looks entirely different from the one that started off the season. And as they enter their Nov. 7 matchup with rival Weddington, they’ve got the potential to make some noise. A month ago, the Warriors would’ve had no problem handling the Mavs but that’s no longer the case, especially with Colonna in control. The winner will walk away with a secondplace conference finish. The odds may still be stacked against them – Weddington has only dropped one game all season and boasts one of the toughest defenses in the area behind guys like Jack Jenkins, Lance Moore, Joey Hobbs and Myles Moore – but Colonna and Emezie are ready to prove they can compete with their archenemy and get into the playoffs. “As a quarterback, you’re going to feel some pressure regardless,” Colonna said of their upcoming game. “You’ve got the student section and student body going crazy and you want to go out and win for them especially, but all season our coaches have been preaching to us, ‘What do you have to lose?’ We really don’t have anything to lose. I’m going out there and playing the game and putting the ball in the wide receiver’s hands and letting them make the plays. “We just want to be as competitive as we can be. We want to go into our last games and try to get a win. We feel like we can win and our main goal is to get to playoffs. It’s right in front of us, we just have to go out there and take it.”

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W e ek ly game stats Pass in g

Name Team Austin Kendall Cuthbertson Rud Yearick Metrolina David Bayha Weddington Cameron Tripp Piedmont Austin Colonna Marvin Ridge Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride Zephaniah Wall Monroe Josh Coble Parkwood Clemson Allen CATA Demarco Reaves Sun Valley Kevin Dobos Marvin Ridge Manasseh Missick Union Academy Jake Cadle Union Academy

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NAME Team J.T. Cauthen Cuthbertson B.J. Muckelvene Cuthbertson Logan Shumate Metrolina Emeka Emezie Marvin Ridge Max Robinson Parkwood Zach Goins Weddington Chandler Rivers Metrolina Alex Leshock Marvin Ridge Cody Leviner Piedmont Jeremiah Miller Sun Valley Chris Trevisan Weddington Quay Threatt CATA Jaylen Erwin Carolina Pride Nick Karas Cuthbertson Ben Radford Piedmont Logan Pautz Union Academy Bokar Diaby Carolina Pride Jadarious McManus Monroe Aaron Braswell Piedmont Casey Stamper Cuthbertson John Thierfelder Carolina Pride Joe Bensch Weddington

Yards 3039 2426 1608 1518 1398 1181 943 862 593 551 397 360 354

TD 31 32 22 17 6 20 41 9 12 7 3 3 2

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Name Team Games Att Albert Funderburke Sun Valley 9 207 Chase Byrum Monroe 9 219 Tre Butler Parkwood 7 109 Christian Yarborough Metrolina 10 147 Jack Heda CATA 10 120 Aaron Braswell Piedmont 10 122 DeShawn Morrison CATA 10 95 Mitchell Carson Weddington 10 138 CJ Carelock Forest Hills 9 81 Raymel Anderson Carolina Pride 10 42 Jayshawn McLaughlin Forest Hills 9 82 Zephaniah Wall Monroe 9 61 Christian Almedia Union Academy 9 73 Devin Atkins Marvin Ridge 9 80 Rud Yearick Metrolina 10 78 Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride 9 56 Cameron Tripp Piedmont 10 81 Khris Missick Piedmont 10 63 Bryon Gaymon Cuthbertson 10 76 Manasseh Missick Union Academy 9 84 Jorge Martinez Parkwood 10 65 Austin Kendall Cuthbertson 10 81 Alex Levister Cuthbertson 10 62 Will Corbett Weddington 10 64 Donovan Harris Parkwood 8 71 Sergio Gomez CATA 10 32

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Comp Att 200 346 1453 258 124 212 120 235 95 161 64 167 51 105 50 91 27 59 23 42 31 56 19 42 22 51

Yards TD 1821 18 1244 14 977 10 957 7 884 8 874 9 688 5 629 5 618 4 609 4 581 7 514 9 459 7 450 2 421 6 373 4 357 8 342 3 332 1 305 5 288 0 286 2 284 2 259 0 249 4 214 1

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Yards 1064 1060 968 758 677 650 627 523 492 464 454 444 444 440 433 347 313 279 276 266 258 245

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Name Team Games DeShawn Morrison CATA 10 Connor Gerlits Cuthbertson 10 Eric Heath Monroe 9 Naim Donaldson CATA 10 Tyrese Marsh Forest Hills 9 Jack Jenkins Weddington 10 Garrett Hinson Piedmont 10 Jordan Deese Piedmont 10 Zach Carver Cuthbertson 10 Joey Hobbs Weddington 10 Andy Austin Metrolina 10 Brandon Hayes CATA 10 Tanner Tyson Parkwood 10 Dontavious Covington Monroe 9 Zach Zupetz Union Academy 9 Lee Davis CATA 10 Treven Parker Parkwood 7 Chrishon Carelock Forest Hills 9 Nick Patterson Weddington 10 Timmy Howard Forest Hills 9 Matthew Gray Carolina Pride 10 John Digiovana Carolina Pride 10 Ashton Thomas Metrolina 10 Luke Briken Metrolina 10 Thomas Mobley Sun Valley 7 Juwan Funderburk Cuthbertson 10 Blake Brooks Monroe 9 Mitchel Carson Weddington 10 Rhett Byrum Piedmont 10

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Name Team games Lance Moore Weddington 10 Connor Gerlits Cuthbertson 10 Demetrich Curry Metrolina 10 Lawrence Harris Carolina Pride 10 Lee Davis CATA 10 Drew Hause Parkwood 10 Blake Neal Metrolina 10 Naim Donaldson CATA 10 Nick Patterson Weddington 10 Dom Ventura Sun Valley 7 Kenneth Davis Sun Valley 7 Jaqueius Alsbrooks Monroe 9 Izaiah Thomas Monroe 9 Matthew Gray Carolina Pride 10 Tadrian McDonald Carolina Pride 10 Howard Lowery Cuthbertson 10 Sam Shaffer Weddington 10

Tackles 121 102 94 93 92 92 91 90 86 85 82 76 71 70 68 68 67 67 66 65 65 64 63 63 62 62 62 62 62

Sacks 15 14 9 8.5 8.5 8 8 8 7 6 6 6 6 5.5 5.5 5 5

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s up e r 7 1) Weddington (9-1)

Previous ranking: No. 1 The Warriors continue to occupy our top spot after another convincing win over Piedmont, where a tough Weddington defense recorded their third shutout of the season. These guys are legit, and a win over rival Marvin Ridge will be just what they need to enter into playoffs with high expectations.

2) Cuthbertson (7-3)

Previous ranking: No. 3 It’s almost hard to believe the Cavs, who now stand atop the Southern Carolinas conference, once occupied our No. 7 spot. They’re on a six-game win streak, Kendall and Muckelvene are unstoppable, Connor Gerlits and the defense is clicking – these guys are playing there best with playoffs just around the corner.

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Previous ranking: No. 2 The Pride drops a spot this week. It’s not by any fault of their own, it’s just that Cuthbertson is that good. The Pride is on a three-game winning streak entering into playoffs and if seniors Raymel Addison and Eric Price keep taking control of the ground game, the Pride could make some playoff noise.

4) Monroe (6-4)

Previous ranking: No. 5 The Redhawks move up a spot after a convincing 54-7 win over West Stanly. They’ve got their work cut out for them this week with Forest Hills to challenge for the No. 2 conference spot but if Byrum can get to the end zone, this bunch shouldn’t have a problem handling the Yellow Jackets – a matchup they’ve won the last three meetings.

5) Metrolina Christian (7-3)

Previous ranking: No. 6 Rud Yearick is the heart and soul of this Warrior team and he’s helping lead them to what could become their best season in school history. They’ve outscored their opponents 101-28 in the last two weeks and Yearick is playing his best of late so these guys could have a strong playoff showing.

6) Sun Valley (5-5)

Previous ranking: No. 4 It’s been a disappointing season for the Spartans – a team that entered 2014 with high expectations behind a new coach and explosive running back Albert Funderburke. For the most part it’s been a one-man show. If they can’t beat Anson, this could be their last week in the Super 7.

7) Marvin Ridge (3-6)

Don’t scoff just yet; the Mavs might’ve started off their season with the worst record in school history, but they’ve got Austin Colonna in at quarterback now and the tide is turning. They’ve won their last three and could give Weddington a run for its money if they play the way they have of late. Either way, these guys will be seeing the playoffs and are proving themselves worthy of our Super 7.

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It’s hard to believe that this is the last week of the regular season. Playoffs haven’t even started, but it’s already been a whirlwind. Weddington remains atop our super 7 rankings with only one loss so far this season to Cuthbertson – a team that’s climbed all the way up to our No. 2 spot after beginning the season with three consecutive losses. If the Cavs can beat Piedmont on Friday, they’ll be the outright Southern Carolinas conference champs for the first time in school history. Arguably the biggest surprise of the season has been Marvin Ridge – a team that started off the season 0-6, their worst start in school history, only to win their last three games and stand tied for second place in the conference. They’ll battle it out with rival Weddington on Friday. The Warriors have the upper hand but the Mavs could give them a run for their money, which is something we never could’ve predicted when the season started. Either way, they’ll see the playoffs, which will be huge for this bunch. In 2A competition, the biggest battle comes down to a strength-on-strength matchup as Monroe travels to Forest Hills. This is the first time in three years that the Redhawks won’t be the Rocky River conference champions, losing that battle to an undefeated Mount Pleasant that shouldn’t have a problem staying that way this week as they take on an 0-4 West Stanly. But if the Redhawks can pull through with this one like they have the last three meetings, they’ll finish as the conference runners-up and enter the playoffs with better seeding. Our guest picker this week is Sun Valley athletics director Chris Batchelor. There will be some close calls, with Monroe and Forest Hills as well as Parkwood and CATA, so we’ll see how our guest picker fares against Andrew and me.

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Weddington, Central Academy finishes second at cross-country state meet The Weddington boys cross-country team finished in second place at the N.C High School Athletic Association Class 3A state meet, held Nov. 1 at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. The Warriors, who were the Class 3A state champions last season, battled the elements in 40-degree

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temperatures and heavy rain to finish with 66 points, behind champion Cardinal Gibbons (48 points). Mitchell Resor set the pace for the Warriors, running in 16 minutes, 3.44 seconds to finish in third place. Senior Ryan Hobbs followed, finishing in eighth place with a time of 16:24.59. Alex Hazan (16:40.04), Colton Jordan (16:40.95) and Brandon Dalla Rose (16:56.06) also scored points for the Warriors. “Honestly, it was a disappointment losing the state meet,” said Hobbs. “But we know that cross-country is a sport where some days you have it and some days you don’t. Our team just didn’t click that day, and that’s OK. We have those

(9-1) (74-23)

days and everyone has those days. We brushed past it. We’re a strong team and we got through it together and we’re ready to bounce back.” The Warriors’ season isn’t over yet, as they’re currently training for the Nike Cross Southeast Regional meet on Nov. 29 at WakeMad Soccer Park in Cary in hopes to qualify for the Nike Cross National meet on Dec. 6 in Portland, Ore. “We decided that we’re not quite done yet,” Hobbs said. “There’s a national qualifying meet coming up, Nike Cross Regionals, in a month. We decided as a team that we’re going to try and qualify for the national meet in Oregon and (see Sports Shorts on page 25)

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get some revenge on some North Carolina foes, including Cardinal Gibbons, who beat us that day.� And though the Warriors hoped to bring home their second consecutive title at the state meet, Hobbs said there’s more to this year’s team than just winning. “At the state meet, you know, it was a disappointment but it’s not something that’s going to tear us apart,� he said. “We’re like brothers on the team and we got through it together and it’s just a loss. Honestly there’s a lot more to a team than just winning. It’s being able to look each other in the eye and know that we didn’t let each other down and we did everything we could to try and be successful.� Marvin Ridge boys placed eighth at the meet with 220 points and were led by Jake Blizzard, who finished 12th in 16:34.43. At the Class 2A meet, also held at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Central Academy finished in second place with 79 points behind champion N.C. School of Science and Math, who won the meet with 63 points. Senior Elijah Inuwa led the Cougar pack running in 16:41.83 for a third-place finish. Josh Weirich (16:58.18) placed sixth with Alec Merrill coming in 10th (17:11.35). Matthew White (18:11.59) and Matthew Riordan (18:31.36) also scored points for the Cougars.

In the girls meet, Marvin Ridge finished in third place with 74 points, behind champion Cardinal Gibbons (42) and Chapel Hill (73). Sophomore Lexi King finished in fourth place (19:04.46) while Nicole RenNick Karas wick (19:48.48), Melanie Hussey (19:52.73) and Jennae Jacob (19:55.64) placed in the top 20. Weddington girls finished in sixth place with 214 points and were paced by Morgan Garrett who finished in 14th place with a time of 19:43.38.

Cuthbertson’s Karas commits to Wofford Six-foot-four, 220-pound senior tight end Nick Karas announced on Nov. 3 that he has accepted a scholarship to play football at Division-I Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. Karas, who’s a team captain for the Cavs, has totaled 436 receiving yards this season for three touchdowns while helping the Cavs to a 4-0 record in the Southern Carolinas Conference. MaxPreps.com ranks Karas as the state’s No. 4 tight end in receiving yards. Karas also spends time on the other side of the ball at defensive end, where he’s totaled

27 tackles, six of those for losses, and four sacks. Karas, who maintains a 4.0 GPA, comes from an athletic family as his younger brother, Alex, is the starting right tackle on the Cav team and backup defensive end. His sisters, Kalli and McKenna, brought Cuthbertson its first state titles when they won back-to-back doubles tennis titles in 2009 and 2010. Kalli Karas is currently attending Wofford on a tennis scholarship.

Cougar soccer advances to third round The Central Academy soccer team beat Shelby, 3-1, on Nov. 3 to advance to the third round of the Class 2A tournament. The Cougars had goals from seniors Austin Robinson and Shane Bishop and junior midfielder Federico Periera. Lukas Duemmeler and Justin Montgomery both had assists in the Justin win. Goalkeepers

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