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The annual Union County Christmas Parade returned to downtown Monroe on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 7. The event included vendors, dozens of floats, high school marching bands, demonstrations from dance and ROTC groups, nativities, horses, favorite Christmas and winter characters and a special visit from the Man in the Red Suit and his eight reindeer as the grand finale. Take a look back at this year’s parade through the photos on page 4. Josh Whitener/UCW photos

Former Indian Trail staffers come forward with allegations of mistreatment by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL - Following a closed-session meeting that ran more than two hours on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Indian Trail Town Council responded to the town’s now-retired tax collector’s letter of complaints against town manager Joe Fivas and other staff by apologizing to those against whom the allegations of mistreatment were made. The letter, written by 14-year town employee Janice Cook, was read aloud by Mayor Michael Alvarez during the public comment forum of the Nov. 25 council meeting. In the letter, Cook describes an atmosphere of disrespect and intimidation among

town staff since Fivas became town manager in March 2010. In a response formed Tuesday night and read aloud by Alvarez, the council referenced to the town’s rules for public hearings, in which commenters are not allowed to reference specific persons. Cook’s letter spoke negatively about her working relationship with Fivas, along with the town’s finance director, human resource director and other staff. Despite the fact three former staff members have sent letters supporting Cook’s allegations since Nov. 25, the council’s response on Tuesday did not reference any further investigation into the matter, and instead stated elected officials would be adequately trained on the town’s public comment policy so that

similar events don’t occur in the future. “Moving forward, we have confidence in the town manager, his leadership team and his other employees, to continue to move Indian Trail into the future,” the response reads. Following the meeting, Fivas said the council would begin discussing proactive solutions for staff discontent during upcoming meetings. The response was supported by four of five councilmembers on Tuesday night, but vehemently opposed by Alvarez and Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn, who apologized to the residents of Indian Trail instead of those named in the letter. “There was absolutely nothing illegal done, and I think (the council’s response) is going to

make things worse,” Cohn said. “If there are more employees, I want them to let us know. You’re free to say what you want to say.” Cohn said he would have liked to see a nonpartisan group investigate the individual allegations against town staff and he felt like the council was sweeping things under the rug. “I hope when it’s all said and done, every person who works for Indian Trail gets to voice their opinion, good or bad,” he said. “It’s hard to speak out when you have a fear of losing your job.” Alvarez agreed that an investigation should have taken place, saying in any other business he’s worked in, an investigation would have (see Indian Trail on page 5)

INDEX: News Briefs, Scores, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Education, 10; Honor Roll, 14; Home Sales, Faith, 15; Calendar, 18; Sports, 19; Classifieds, 23

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Two new developments raise concerns about rapid growth, overcrowding by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

WEDDINGTON - The Weddington Town Council approved preliminary plans for two new subdivisions on Monday, Dec. 8 at its meeting. The plans will include building of more than 230 homes on nearly 300 acres of land zoned for conservational development – meaning more than 50 percent of each subdivision will be reserved and maintained as conservation land. At the meeting, residents spoke against overdevelopment in general and were worried the town was taking on too many new residents. Weddington Preserve, proposed by Pulte Homes, would be a 48-lot development built on 58 acres of land off Lochaven Road. The Falls at Weddington, proposed by LandDesign, will be a 185-lot development on 235 acres of land off Antioch Church Road. Sherri McGirt, who lives on Caledonia Way in a home close to the Weddington Preserve lots, brought a letter she and her two neighbors took turns reading to the council, not to go over the allotted time for an individual resident. McGirt and her neighbors, David Brown and Dana Robles, wanted some misleading information cleared up about

100-foot setbacks they were promised behind their homes, but spoke mostly about overdevelopment in Weddington as a whole. “Development does and will happen, unfortunately. In Weddington it has happened at a fast rate,” McGirt said. “I implore the town council to substantially slow down on accepting new large subdivisions. The growth needs to slow down exceptionally so new schools can be built, not just for future residents, but just to handle the present population.” Before reading her part of the letter, Robles informed the council she and her family had already decided to sell their house due to development and overcrowding in the area. Robles, along with other residents, praised representatives of Pulte Homes for communicating with nearby residents and working to fix their concerns, but expressed concern Weddington was losing its small-town feel. “Remember that the town’s boast is that this is a rural area,” Robles said. “The town boasts upon it but it seems that way of life is changing and we don’t have the infrastructure to support it. Weddington in the past has offered something special and unique. Please, we’d like to stay the way we are.” Councilmembers were quick to agree

that Weddington, like the other towns in western Union County, is growing at an alarming rate, but made it clear that if property is zoned residential it is beyond their control whether a developer can build there. “If (a developer) can get water and sewer from Union County Public Works, we’re kind of stuck with that,” Mayor Pro Tem Don Titherington said. “These are issues where you need to reach out to (N.C. Sen.) Tommy Tucker and (N.C. Rep.) Craig Horn, because we agree with you on these issues.” Board members emphasized that communication with representatives of nearby municipalities, the county and the school district is key to their plan for dealing with growth. “What I’m trying to do with local councilmembers, county commissioners and school representatives is to keep a dialogue going and to know what these other towns are doing,” councilmember Michael Smith said. “We have to get away from thinking that’s their problem. We can’t stop development but we can do our best to manage it.” Along with worries that new homes will bring about another school redistricting controversy like the one that recently played out in Union County, residents also voiced concerns that traffic is quickly growing out of control on

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looked at each individual allegation. “This apology undermines the seriousness of our council,” Alvarez said. “It’s a town of 35,000, not five.” In Cook’s original letter, she alleged that Fivas does not communicate with staff, leads through fear and intimidation and becomes Joe Fivas angry if staff members direct emails to him. She referenced specific events during which she felt embarrassed, undermined or threatened professionally. “It is a hostile environment, a dictatorship, giving no recourse but to take it, quit, resign, or retire,” she wrote. Since the Nov. 25 meeting, three more former town staffers have sent emails to Alvarez and councilmembers with allegations that Fivas’ management style is the reason for the town’s high staff turnover, among other things. In Cook’s letter, she points out that only 11 of the 29 staff members employed by the town when Fivas was hired remain. In an email sent to the council on Dec. 8, former code enforcement officer John Deer states that he “can only concur with everything that was written” in Cook’s letter and said that his hope in writing the email is to help correct the current conditions of employees. “I can only say that if an employee can trust

and is confident in the management they are under, is adequately compensated, and can work in an environment where they do not feel threatened, that person would most likely not seek employment elsewhere,” the email reads. Former planning technician Keith Sorensen also wrote an email to the council on Dec. 8 describing situations in which he was forced to work in uncomfortable conditions and staff was made to pick up duties from outgoing employees who were never replaced, while receiving the same pay. “Staff morale had been getting worse and worse over the last couple of years by the time I left (in October 2014),” Sorenson wrote. “It’s my belief that this is the reason so many dedicated, hard-working employees have left the Town offices to find better working environments where they feel appreciated, respected, well treated and better compensated.” After Tuesday night’s meeting, Sorensen said he was disappointed in the council’s reaction to the letters and feels bad for his former coworkers who are still working in that environment. “It’s not that I dislike Joe Fivas or think he’s a bad person, and I have gotten the sense that council does care about staff, it’s just definitely a bad atmosphere,” Sorensen wrote. “My reason for writing the email was to corroborate Jan Cook’s letter so she was not written off as a disgruntled employee. It saddens me to see the morale so low and I hope some positive change can be made.”

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Local nonprofit needs volunteers to help with free tax service INDIAN TRAIL – Local nonprofit Common Heart is looking for volunteers to help local residents prepare their income taxes for free. This is the fourth year Common Heart has offered free tax services, which are completed by trained and certified volunteers as part of the national Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Individuals and families with annual incomes of $52,000 or less are eligible for the free assistance. Volunteer training will be held Jan. 12 to 15, 2015, at South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, and volunteers will serve three to five hours a week during tax season. Volunteer greeters and quality service reviewers are also needed. Volunteers will set their own schedules to meet with residents at The Commonplace, located at 116 Business Park Drive. The free service is available by appointment only. Common Heart Executive Director Keith Adams brought the VITA program to Indian Trail after he volunteered at the Monroe Library preparing taxes. “I got to meet some great, hard-working and struggling people,” he said in a news release. “I helped them save hundreds of dollars and get their tax refunds for free. I knew then that this service available in Monroe and Matthews needed to come to Indian Trail.” Volunteer site coordinator and Marvin resident Susan Ochs said Common Heart volunteers are always eager to help. A veteran of the financial industry, Ochs volunteered to help with the program two years ago after seeing a call for volunteers in a local newspaper. “I was kind of at that point where I was looking for some volunteer opportunities to give back. Something more than just writing a check,” she said. “I enjoyed it. Everyone that

WESLEY CHAPEL – A Union County Public Schools bus driver was killed in a crash with a garbage truck on Monday, Dec. 8, on New Town Road near the intersection with WaxhawIndian Trail Road. No children were on the bus at the time of the accident. Crash investigators believe the garbage truck crossed the center line, possibly due to driver distraction, and struck the bus. Pictures show the bus came completely off its chassis during the crash. The bus driver was identified as Timothy Jerome McManus, who had been with UCPS for three years. The driver of the garbage truck, who has not yet been identified, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle. The crash happened at 3 p.m., and state troopers closed the road until 9:30 p.m. on Monday night. The bus had just finished dropping off students from Central Academy of Technology and Arts, located in Monroe, 20 minutes from the scene of the crash.

County staff finishes renovation work at courthouse, receives recognition MONROE – The Union County Facilities Division (UCFD) was recognized recently for restoring the exterior doors of the historic Union County Courthouse in downtown Monroe. On Dec. 3, the Union County Historic Preservation Commission (UCHPC) sent a resolution of appreciation to UCFD recognizing their restoration work, which was recently finished at the building. “The Historic Preservation Commission was so pleased with the excellent quality of workmanship and design of the exterior doors, that it voted to send the county a resolution of

appreciation for the outstanding work,” Jerry Surratt, UCHPC chairman, said in a news release. “We are exceptionally impressed with the distinction these doors add to the building.” The UCHPC is responsible for reviewing and approving renovations to historic landmarks in Union County. Correction: Vol. 9, Num. 49: INDIAN TRAIL – In last week’s “Find your holiday fun” listings, the location of the Brandon Oaks Winter Wonderland was misprinted. The correct address for the Brandon Oaks clubhouse, where festivities will take place, is 2333 Brandon Oaks Pkwy.

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Restaurant Scores The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Dec. 3 to 9.

Lowest Scores: • McDonald’s, 2536 Cuthbertson Road – 85.5 Violations included: Paper towels empty at two hand sinks in kitchen; hank sink beside threecompartment sink with chemical bottles and miscellaneous items stored in sink; employees did not follow hand washing procedure; exposed packages of food containers in walk-in freezer with ice blown onto exposed food; raw shell eggs stored directly beside unwrapped sliced cheese in reach-in refrigerator and on top shelf above rehydrated onions and packages of sliced cheese; drink dispenser nozzles and mixer bowl had debris present; cooked onion needed to be quick chilled; multiple food items without discard times; two chemical bottles on shelving; wet wiping cloths stored in standing water and not sanitizer solution; broken utensils; numerous food contact surfaces with rough interiors; and general cleaning needed. • Little Caesar’s, 325 Unionville-Indian Trail – 87 Violations included: Person in charge did not (see Scores on page 8)

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between Dec. 4 and 10, according to the Union County Sheriff ’s Office.

• James Kallenbach, 8100 block of Waxhaw Highway: Cyberstalking. Dec. 8 • Sean Lee, 1100 block of North Broome Street: Uttering a forged instrument. Dec. 8

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Vehicle Break-Ins • 8600 block of Mill Grove Road: $1,250 worth of speakers stolen during vehicle break-in. Dec. 9

Wesley Chapel • Vincent Rosenzweig, 1300 block of Redgate Court: Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Dec. 9 The following crimes were committed in western Union County between Dec. 4 and 10, according to the Union County Sheriff ’s Office.

Property Theft • 4000 block of Fountainbrook Drive: $40 Christmas decorations stolen from lawn. Dec. 4 • 1100 block of Flaggstone Lane: $100 worth of furniture stolen from home. Dec. 5 (see Crime Blotter on page 8)

Hemby Bridge • Kristin Olinger, 7200 block of Secrest Shortcut Road: Assault and battery. Dec. 8

Indian Trail • Dalton Seely, 600 block of North Catawba Circle: Attempted breaking and entering. Dec. 4 • Tony Thompson, U.S. 74 near Technology Drive: Failure to appear. Dec. 6 • Clark Culbreath, 1000 block of Cadberry Court: Breaking and entering, failure to appear. Dec. 7 • Gabriel Castro, 6400 block of Secrest Shortcut Road: Communicating threats. Dec. 8 • James McDowell, 3000 block of Thicketty Parkway: Domestic criminal trespass. Dec. 8 • Jacob Mauldin, 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud/forgery. Dec. 8 • Tess Craig, 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud/forgery. Dec. 8 • Isaiah Fisher, 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud/forgery. Dec. 8 • Lewis Moore, 3000 block of Faircroft Way: Communicating threats. Dec. 9

Marvin • Tracey Kamps-Arnone, 400 block of Running Horse Lane: Driving while impaired. Dec. 4

Stallings • Gregory Leonard, 5000 block of Potter Road: Driving while impaired. Dec. 7 • Shawn Brown, 13000 East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear. Dec. 10

Waxhaw • William Bentzen, 400 block of Palmerston Lane: Resisting a public officer. Dec. 4 • Daniel Bentzen, 400 block of Palmerston Lane: Possession of marijuana. Dec. 4 • Brandon Castle, 3600 block of South Providence Road: Driving while impaired. Dec. 6 • Travis Weterrings, 6400 block of Brady Road: Injury to real property. Dec. 6 • Dorison Hoad, 6800 block of Shaw Avenue: Assault on a female. Dec. 6 www.unioncountyweekly.com

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• Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $746 worth of televisions stolen from business. Dec. 5 • ALDI, 5704 W. Hwy. 74: $5 in food merchandise stolen from business. Dec. 6 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $344 merchandise stolen from business. Dec. 6 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $61 worth of clothing stolen from business. Dec. 6 • 6200 block of Wild Flower Place: $1,500 Ford F150 and $2,000 Suzuki 250 motorcycle stolen. Dec. 9 Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 1000 block of Enderbury Drive: $400 damage to house and lawn during vandalism incident. Dec. 6 • Porter Ridge Elementary School, 2843 Ridge Road: $100 damage to telephone. Dec. 8 Financial Crimes/Fraud • 3000 block of Harvest Red Road: $5,883 stolen through swindling scheme. Dec. 5

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Home/Business Break-Ins • 8900 block of Richardson King Road: $1,300 worth of electronics stolen during break-in. Dec. 4 • 8400 block of Cheverny Drive: $8,100

28079 • Chinatown Buffet, 140 Hwy. 74 E., suite A2 – 95 • Jack’s Pizza, 5850 E. 74 Hwy. – 97.5 • Little Caesar’s, 325 Unionville-Indian Trail – 87 • Madison’s Coffee House, 7878 Idlewild Road – 96.5 • Smok’n Jays BBQ, 5719-H Hwy. 74 W. – 96.5 28110 • Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004 Concord Hwy. – 98 • China Buffet, 2116 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 92.5 • Jud’s, 1603 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5 • Knife & Fork, 1201 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95 • Little Country Kitchen, 2526 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 96.5 • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 1007 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95 • Takara Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 2515 W. Roosevelt Blvd., suite D & E – 95.5 • Taqueria La Unica, 1621 Walk-up Ave., suite F – 95.5 28112 • Pappy’s Restaurant, 5432 Pageland Hwy. – 92 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.

worth of jewelry stolen during break-in. Dec. 5 Property Theft • CVS, 10012 Weiss Way: $170 worth of shampoo stolen from business. Dec. 4 • CVS, 10012 Weiss Way: $39 in overthe-counter medication and batteries stolen. Dec. 6 Financial Crimes/Fraud • 7300 block of Yellowhorn Trail: $500 stolen through swindling scheme. Dec. 5

Weddington Home/Business Break-Ins • 3000 block of Providence Forest Drive: Golf clubs, weed eater, comforter and heater, worth $2,058 total, stolen during home break-in. Dec. 4 • 1200 block of Waybridge Way: Dirt bike, leaf blower, generator, laptop bag and nail gun, worth $2,780 total, stolen during home break-in. Dec. 5 • 2000 block of Kings Manor Drive: Nothing listed stolen during home break-in. Dec. 5

Wesley Chapel Property Theft • Target, 6350 Weddington Road: $299 in merchandise stolen. Dec. 5 Fraud/Financial Crimes • 1100 block of Woodwinds Drive: $252 lost through fraud. Dec. 5 www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Western Union teachers receive Bright Ideas grants WAXHAW – The Union Power Cooperative Prize Patrol, assisted by Carolina Panthers players and mascot Sir Purr, recently presented $1,116 in Bright Ideas grant funding to two Western Union Elementary School teachers at a surprise school-wide assembly. Carolina Panthers players and mascot Sir Purr awarded first-grade Miranda Thomas teacher Miranda Thomas a Bright Ideas grant of $816 for the “Champions of Education” project, and third-grade teacher Angela K. Hill a grant of $300 for her “Storybirds” project. The players also spoke to the audience Angela Hill about working hard in school and answered questions from students. The event kicked off Union Power’s celebration of Bright Ideas month in November, when the cooperative went on a “giving spree” to award more than $20,000 in Bright Ideas grants

to outstanding local teachers, according to a news release. “We at Union Power are committed to the communities we serve, and we believe there’s no better investment in the future than in the education of our youth,” Greg Andress, executive vice president and general manager at Union Power, said in a news release. “Through Bright Ideas grants, we are honored to support outstanding teachers whose creative ideas invigorate students and help them reach new levels of success.” Both Bright Ideas projects at Western Union are designed to help students tap into their creativity and engage in the classroom. The “Champions of Education” project provides materials for students to create a math and science activity kit to share with other classes. The “Storybirds” funding provides technology for students to record and add music to personal stories. North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives awarded approximately $600,000 to educators statewide this year to fund close to 500 projects. Since its inception in 1994, the Bright Ideas program has presented more than $9.1 million to Tar Heel educators, the release said. Find more information at www.union-power. com. Teacher turnover decreases in 2013-14 The number of teachers leaving North Carolina public school classrooms is down slightly from last year, according to the 2013-14 Annual Report on Teachers Leaving the Profession recently presented to the North Carolina Board of Education.

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A total of 13,557 North Carolina teachers left their local school districts during the 2013-14 school year, resulting in an overall state turnover rate of 14.12 percent, according to a news release. This was a slight decrease from the 14.33 percent reported for the 2012-13 school year. The turnover rate for Union County Public Schools was 15.27 percent, with “personal reasons” as the highest proponent for turnover, according to the report. Find more information about the teacher turnover rate at www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/ educatoreffectiveness/surveys/leaving/2013-14turnoverreport.pdf. ESPN’s Jay Bilas visits Central Academy at Lake Park LAKE PARK – Central Academy at Lake Park students, staff, families and the Lake Park Indian Trail community recently had the chance to meet Jay Bilas, an ESPN analyst, broadcaster

and attorney. Bilas, considered “one of basketball’s strongest voices,” according to a news release, encouraged students as he spoke about his book, “Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court.” The 6-foot-8 former four-year starter for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke, who towered the crowd with his height and presence, spoke with students about the keys to success and how toughness is about the quality of one’s character, which is reflected in one’s decision-making. As stated in Mr. Bilas’ book, toughness is about meeting challenges head on and not shrinking from them,” the school said in a news release. Bilas, a member of the Screen Actors Guild who has appeared in various commercials, attributes most of his success to “being a good listener,” according to the release, and encouraged Central Academy students to listen to their parents, teachers and coaches.

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Savage resigns from state Board amid controversy by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

Union County Board of Education member Marce Savage has resigned from her position on the North Carolina Board of Education. Savage has been the center of controversy during recent months following allegations claiming she improperly filed for reimbursement from both state and county boards for trips some board members allege she didn’t take. “I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve on the state board of education,� Savage wrote in a resignation letter. “Given the current issue, I do not want to be a distraction to the board and their service to the students of this state. Therefore, I am submitting my resignation.� Following the resignation, Savage said she was recently promoted at her corporate job with Chick-fil-A, and would no longer have time to travel as an at-large member of the state board. She said speculation she resigned due to the ongoing investigation into her activities as a board member is false. “One has nothing to do with the other,� Savage said. “People want to make this into a big scandal, but this is work related.� At a meeting on Nov. 25, board members formally filed a complaint against Savage with the Union County Sheriff’s Office for “theft of taxpayer money.� According to reports, Savage wrongly reported nearly $2,700 in false or repeated expense reports, $300 of which she said she paid back to the state. In a November interview following her re-election to the Union County Board of Education, Savage called the allegations “petty politics,� and refused comment on the board’s attempt to censure her despite not having a censure policy in place. In a statement issued at the Nov. 25 meeting, Savage referred to the board’s “never-ending quest to persecute (her),� and informed board members she had hired an attorney to look into who is responsible for releasing her travel logs to the public without first redacting her Social Security number. “You have violated my privacy and compromised both mine and my family’s personal and financial safety,� Savage’s statement reads. Savage expressed displeasure that she had not received an apology in the four days since the information was posted publicly on the Union County Public Schools website and sent to 48 email addresses. That apology came later in the meeting from then-chairman Richard Yercheck, who has since been voted off the board. "Marce, I apologize your personal www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Marce Savage information was put out," Yercheck previously said. "That was human error from the state. It should not have gotten out there." During the interview following her reelection to the county board, Savage discussed the benefits of serving on both boards. “It’s tremendous to be able to intercede on behalf of Union County for what has worked for us and what hasn’t,� she said. “It also works vice versa. I am able to come back and say, ‘This is what the state is saying and planning to do.’� Savage was disappointed, however, that nobody on the previous board had ever reached out to her as a conduit between county and state boards. “Nobody on the county board has ever asked about what’s going on in the state board,� she said. “They see it as a distraction and, if anything, it is a helper.� Gov. Pat McCrory appointed Savage to the state board of education in 2013 for an eight-year term. In November, she was the only Union County Board of Education member to win reelection. Two incumbents were unseated and two others did not seek re-election. Savage was a vocal critic of last year’s controversial redistricting plan, and also spoke out against salary raises for Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis and members of her cabinet. Savage said she will travel between her home in Union County and Mississippi for the next six weeks. She said her new job position will not conflict with her availability as a District 7 representative for the Union County Board of Education, and she hopes the media and her fellow board members can put the recent controversy in the past. “Everybody just wants this stuff to die down,� Savage said. “The schools don’t need the negativity.�

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Sun Valley students milk competition for all it’s worth FFA chapter takes first place in N.C. Dairy Evaluation Development Event by Josh Whitener josh@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – When it comes to dairy cows, Sun Valley High School’s Future Farmers of America have it covered. Sun Valley’s FFA chapter has attended the annual North Carolina FFA State Dairy Evaluation Development Event for more than 20 years, with groups placing in the Top 5 and Top 10 of their respective categories multiple times throughout the years. But the chapter finally made it to the top this year, taking first place in the 2014 NC FFA Senior Dairy Evaluation competition on Nov. 20. “I thought somebody was playing a trick on us,â€? Sun Valley FFA advisor Dale Cochran said about the moment he was told his students had won the state competition. However, he never doubted his students’ abilities and believes the win was well deserved. “They were 50 points above, higher than the (second place) team ‌ we’ve got some smart kids here at our school.â€? Sun Valley students Hannah Covington, Savanah Hipp, Sierra Simmerman and Jessica Thomas made up the winning team. The girls began practicing in September, staying after school two or three days a week to prepare for the event. The one-hour practice sessions consisted of watching videos on dairy cows, learning evaluation techniques, reviewing practice tests and practicing giving oral explanations to back up their evaluations. Though preparation involved a lot of time and concentration, the students enjoyed the time they spent together. “I just love it,â€? Hannah Covington, a senior, said. “I have a lot of fun when we work together, our group.â€?

The competition includes two divisions – junior and senior, with the senior category reserved for more advanced students, most of whom are in 11th or 12th grade. Participants are scored based on how well they apply dairy cattle evaluation skills to eight classes of dairy cattle. Students were required to give an oral explanation to the judges to defend their reasoning, as well as complete a written test and work collaboratively to select an appropriate herd composition, which utilizes both animal science and herd management skills, according to a news release. Cochran said the competition not only helped increase students’ knowledge of animal science, but also helped develop skills that go beyond the competition and FFA activities. “The kids are given a chance to defend their reasons,� Cochran said. “If they had to stand up and speak to somebody, they can defend themselves and give an explanation as to why they (believe something). It helps them with public speaking.� One of the biggest challenges the Sun Valley students faced was not having the opportunity to visit dairy farms and evaluate cows in person while preparing for the competition. Because the school isn’t located near a dairy farm, students had to rely on videos to learn evaluation techniques. “I have access to a video library, so (the students) watched a lot of videos on the classes of cows,� Cochran said. “They didn’t get to see real cows, but they got to see a lot of different cows.� For senior Savanah Hipp, not studying cows in person only increased her excitement when she attended the competition and had the chance to see the cows up close. “I like to see the cows, honestly,� she said. “There’s cows out there (in the Sun Valley area), but I don’t get to be close to them.�

(From left) Hannah Covington, Sierra Simmerman, Savanah Hipp and Jessica Thomas, all members of Sun Valley High School’s FFA chapter, recently took first place in a state dairy cow evaluation competition. Photo courtesy of Dale Cochran

The team members believe the biggest advantages that gave them an edge over their competitors were their ability to work together as a group, and the dedication they all showed when preparing for the competition. “I think that we all worked well together when we were practicing,� Hannah said. “We would all talk it through and work ideas off of each other.� The team members will advance to compete at the National FFA Convention in October 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Cochran hopes the team’s success will show the community the quality of education Sun Valley High and its FFA program provides for students. “I want everybody to think we’re a good, well-rounded school,� Cochran said. “Although we’re not in a rural setting, we have a well-rounded program and offer a lot of different options.�

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Foray, Lauren Katherine Franklin, Kyle Austin Franks, Alison Jane Fussy, Alyssa Nicole Gage, Ashley Morgan Gall, Brian Kenny Gallagher, Brittany Sue Garshnick, Taylor Sierra Gates, Shannon Lyn Gavin, Caitlin Noelle Geiger, Joshua Scott Geiger, Connor Christopher Gerlits, Nicole Brooke Gibson, Daniel Philip Gilliam, Rachel Morgan Giroux, Isabella Lilla Gladden, Brianne Michelle Goebel, Tiffany Gomez, Gabriella Rose Goodall, Samuel Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Green, Patrick Green, Carter Hamilton Gupton, Natalie Guzman, Maen Halawani, Kara Morgan Hamilton, Reid Arthur Reynolds Handy, Abigail Happel, Alexander Joseph Hasenkopf, Samantha Joyce Haslam, Elise Celine Haylett, Anna Kathryn Hazlett, Austin James Hegele, Alexander John Hendel, Andrew Grant Hewling, Maylied Lilliana Hidalgo, Alycia E Higgins, Claire Hoffman, Kara Anne Hofmeister, Rachael Marie Holzman, Zachary William Houston, Kaitlyn Michele Izzo, Hunsica Janaki Jayaprakash, Breshauna Jana'e Johnson, Sydney Elizabeth Jordan, Bozhidar Emilov Kaloyanov, Alexander Edward Karas, Rachael Anne Karpinski, Connor Kelligrew, Ian Constantine Kennedy, Caleb Andrew Knoll, Dawson Matthew Koerner, Alana Gabrielle Kostak, Liana Marie Kostak, Anna Sue Kwiatkowski, Madilynn Lee Kwiatkowski, Bailey Michelle Lane, Benjamin Kyle Laramee, Christian Jerrell Largin, Jillian Yanzi Latour, Sarah Aliya Latour, Allison Annette Lemke, Catherine Faith Lemke, James Curran Lucas, Kara Alexis Lunski, Sally MacDonald, Madelyn Ann Mahoney, Sameer Zeeshan Malik, Nicole Alexa Manalis, Courtney Paige Marcus, Haley Elizabeth Margies, Andrew Stephen Markiewicz, Jane Elizabeth Marryat, Olivia Martin, Anna Frances Martinez, Allyson Elizabeth Mattera, Carolyn Lee Mays, Morgan Mays, Brandon Nicholas Mazzucco, Breanna Gracyn McAdams, Malik Hasaan McCray, Calvin Charles McKinley, Doris Deanne McNeil, Adrienne Victoria Messina, Joshua William Milford, Ryan James Milford, Michael James Moore, Ryan Michael Moran, Heidi Faith Moranski, Lydia Rose Morzinski, Ethan William Moy, Brianne Lindsay Mullan, Morgan Grace Mullan, Isabelle Marie Mulready, Joshua David Mulready, Paige Elizabeth Murray, John Anthony Muttillo, Alexandra Pierson Myers, Lauryn Gabriele Nash, Mariel Grace Nash, Margaret Elizabeth Neumann, Kristen Thao Nguyen, Lindsay June Nicholas, Emily Catherine Nottingham, Rachel Brooke Ohrel, Macklin Gray Ohs, Hannah Catherine Organ, Meredith Lane Orrell, Jacob Brady Owsley, Sally Paige Parker, Brooke Madison Pascale, Ashley Elizabeth Patrick, Nathan Ryan Philipovich, Jessica Pounds, Kimberly Kay Pritchett, Alyson Marie Pritscher, Drue Carolyn Ramanauskas, Behzod Razavi, Grayson Reimer, Deanna Camille Richards, Ryan Gregory Roach, Cassandra Eileen Robb, Cameron Tyler Roberts, Isabel Gabriela Roley, Emma Jane Rondeau, Amanda Nicole Roselle, Emily Anne Roth, Joseph Tucker Ruhland, John Michael Sardinia, Katie Joyce Sawtelle, Brenton William Schepel, Jack Tarlton Woods Schierlmann, Ainsley Mckenna Schmidhausler, Mikayla Anne Seaman, Casey Marie Selph, Julia Rae Sengbusch, Laura Ann Shanahan, Parker Keith Shelton, Ryan Hamill Shields, Mia Theresa Siebert, Crystal Stephanie Silva, Benjamin Jacob Smith, Jessalyn Rae Smith, Aaron James Socha, Matthew Thomas Sodano, Yasmin Solares, Gwendolyn Rose Spencer, Casey Joseph Stamper, Megan Kay Stephens, Isabelle Cosette Stevens, Katherine Elizabeth Stroz, Emily Ann Suchonic, Keaton Shea Swanzy, Gianna Marie Tahan, Anna Catherine Thornton, Margaret Grace Tisdell, Daniella Tamara Tkachuk, Emily Anne Trentham, Noelle Alexandra Tsintzos, Emily Elizabeth Turner, Meghan Vaccaro, Mariacamila Valdes Gallego, Alexa Paige Vale, Amanda Lynn Valentine, Maia Christine Vierengel, Noah Patrick Walker, Drew Martin Wandzilak, Megan Lilly Ward, Zoey Ann Webb, William Samuel Weinberg, Kyle Patrick Whelan, Cathy Elisabeth Wiesinger, Kathryn Avery Wiggs, Nicole Marie Wild, Courtney B Willemin, Alexis Victoria Wilson, Blake Christopher Wilson, Hannah Lee Wood, Ariel Sierra Worley, Kaleigh Rose Wright, Lana Daniilovna Yakimov and Jordan Marie Zabrecky. Cuthbertson high school’s A/B Honor Roll will run next Week www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Home Sales

A breakdown of recent home sales Nov. 2014 Nov. 2013 Homes Sold Average Sales Price

in Union County Date sold

Address

sale price

28104 Avery 1407 Avery Court Nov. 14 $927,451 Brookhaven 3121 Lakehurst Crossing Nov. 26 $515,000 1003 Sultana Lane Nov. 24 $457,000 Buckingham 6121 Colchester Lane Nov. 14 $174,000 Callonwood 2100 Aringill Lane Nov. 19 $208,500 1003 Kensrowe Lane Nov. 12 $170,000 1204 Kingsford Court Nov. 4 $310,000 Chestnut Oaks 3044 Ivy Brook Place Nov. 21 $208,000 1240 Saint Johns Ave. Nov. 4 $245,000 Chestnut Place 1003 Pine Bark Place Nov. 19 $335,346 Curry Place 1133 Curry Way Nov. 13 $152,000 Emerald Lake 6114 Four Wood Drive Nov. 26 $460,000 1803 Bogey Court Nov. 18 $460,000 Fairfield Plantation 6803 Stoney Ridge Road Nov. 21 $145,000 Fairhaven 1424 Sunflower Field Place Nov. 21 $202,915 1905 Yellow Daisy Drive Nov. 20 $250,000 1020 Mountain Laurel Court Nov. 6 $183,000 Forest Park 307 Meadowbrook Drive Nov. 25 $139,900 102 Pinetree Drive Nov. 14 $90,500 608 Pepper Ann Lane Nov. 6 $135,000 Highgate 3026 Ashford Glen Drive Nov. 17 $745,000 4004 Blossom Hill Drive Nov. 13 $815,000 4024 Blossom Hill Drive Nov. 4 $1,200,000 Kerry Greens 2119 Coatsdale Lane Nov. 26 $157,500 5011 Ashie Ave. Nov. 21 $186,000 2006 Coatsdale Lane Nov. 7 $157,000 Lake Forest Preserve 510 Pine Needle Court Nov. 19 $624,071 313 Fir Place Court Nov. 14 $669,263 Lake Providence 6042 Highview Road Nov. 26 $385,904 7010 High Oak Drive Nov. 14 $590,000 3339 Greenhurst Lane Nov. 4 $400,000 7011 Valleyview Court Nov. 3 $400,100 Prestwick 5716 Parkstone Drive Nov. 14 $220,000 Providence Place 8523 Foxbridge Drive Nov. 20 $312,000 Quintessa 6006 Caliterra Drive Nov. 14 $699,500 Spring Hill 3701 Birchdale Court Nov. 12 $60,500 The Courtyards at Weddington Road 907 Morningstar Lane Nov. 7 $324,980 902 Morning Star Lane Nov. 3 $341,160 Weddington Brook 2023 Brook View Court Nov. 26 $342,000

Date sold

Address

Wedgewood 4025 Whisperwood Court Nov. 25 Wellington Place 8425 Potter Road Nov. 25 Wellington Woods 217 Nelson Road Nov. 13

$263,000 $232,500 $290,000

$209,750 $252,230 $199,895 $237,290 $120,000 $134,000 $133,500 $168,601 $215,000 $185,000 $259,000 $142,500 $222,000 $212,000 $170,000 $185,000 $183,500 $168,000 $325,525 $330,000 $279,000 $212,000 $186,000 $195,510 $279,000 $201,120 $104,000 $125,500 $198,500 $180,000 $178,000 $430,000 $210,000 $150,000 $225,000 $359,980 $312,000 $356,335 $155,000

Date sold

Address

Barbee Farms 923 Buttermilk Lane Nov. 24 3004 Dairy Farm Drive Nov. 18 Bradford Estates 900 Secrest Hill Drive Nov. 20 Brook Valley 8003 Brook Valley Run Nov. 25 Clover Bend 2201 Windy Hill Lane Nov. 18 Colonial Village 1517 Battle Lane Nov. 19 Court Square 6011 Spence Court Nov. 24 Fox Hunt Estates 2806 Huntsman Lane Nov. 14 2409 Fox Hunt Drive Nov. 14 Hamilton Place 4104 Chatterleigh Drive Nov. 13 3110 Persing Court Nov. 13 Happy Acres 3003 Austin Chaney Road Nov. 3 Helms Park 3201 Gordon Lane Nov. 3 Kellystone 3320 Kellystone Drive Nov. 21 Laurel Creek 3007 Laurel Creel Lane Nov. 21 1120 Landen Chase Drive Nov. 10 Lawyers Station 518 Station Drive Nov. 25 Meriwether 2000 William Clark Trail Nov. 12 Price Mill 6334 Pumpernickel Lane Nov. 25 Sandalwood 4801 Von Court Nov. 26 5108 Darby Drive Nov. 21 4808 Shea Court Nov. 14 St Johns Forest 311 Annaberg Lane Nov. 26 607 Watermelon Way Nov. 26 4612 Maho Lane Nov. 20 312 Lameshur Lane Nov. 7 300 Lameshur Lane Nov. 6 The Vineyard 4805 Niagra Court Nov. 21 Trull Place 2815 Deans Court Nov. 25 Twelve Oaks 5000 Butler Court Nov. 20 Village Lake 1013 Waterview Lane Nov. 18 Wesley Chapel 609 Lindsborg Trail Nov. 14 421 Matfield Court Nov. 13 413 Galesburg Drive Nov. 12 Wesley Woods

faith & Religion News & Notes

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sale price

28110

Union County Weekly

Shining Light celebrates opening of Harbour House MONROE – Shining Light Baptist Church recently celebrated the opening of its Harbour House, a new coffee shop, bookstore and resale store.The church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 25. Find more information about Harbour House at www.harbourhousebookstore.homestead.com. Shining Light Baptist and Harbour House are located at 2541 Old Charlotte Hwy.

185 $273,154

199 $257,580

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com sale price

28079

Bonterra 1016 Backstretch Blvd. Nov. 25 1014 Hercules Drive Nov. 10 1018 Backstretch Blvd. Nov. 7 1010 Hercules Drive Nov. 5 Boulevard Heights 515 Allen Way Nov. 19 Braefield 3402 Braefield Drive Nov. 17 3800 Nuthatch Drive Nov. 6 Brandon Oaks 1008 Lavenham Place Nov. 25 5343 Courtfield Drive Nov. 24 6585 Long Nook Lane Nov. 18 2019 Hollyhedge Lane Nov. 6 Brookstone Village 3410 Brookstone Trail Nov. 24 Country Woods East 9016 Birch Court Nov. 19 1566 Hawthorne Drive Nov. 7 Crismark 2005 Tiger Eye Ave. Nov. 25 4003 Paddle Wheel Lane Nov. 21 4004 Chimney Wood Trail Nov. 21 2203 Northwest Trail Nov. 17 Deerstyne 3802 Elk Way Nov. 17 3605 Elk Way Nov. 14 Fieldstone Farm 11013 Blue Stream Lane Nov. 25 5017 Singletree Lane Nov. 25 1019 Green Terra Road Nov. 4 Glendalough 4169 Oconnell St. Nov. 20 2022 Knocktree Drive Nov. 19 4137 Oconnell St. Nov. 3 Green Meadows 6718 First Ave. Nov. 24 6611 First Ave. Nov. 5 Lake Park 5311 Creft Circle Nov. 7 6511 Creft Circle Nov. 7 7108 Conifer Circle Nov. 6 Moores Park 313 Frontier Circle Nov. 5 Satterfield 201 Edenshire Court Nov. 6 Taylor Glenn 1009 Magna Lane Nov. 21 1006 Defoor Court Nov. 14 The Enclaves at Crismark 5017 Tremont Drive Nov. 26 2007 Thurston Drive Nov. 26 3102 Kinder Oak Drive Nov. 26 Traewyck 4111 Yaupon Court Nov. 20

183 $274,611

Nov. 2012

Shining Light Baptist Church celebrated the opening of Harbour House with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 25. Photo courtesy of Caleb Cruse

Indian Trail Presbyterian to present Christmas cantata Dec. 21 INDIAN TRAIL – The choir at Indian Trail Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas cantata on Dec. 21, a Sunday, during the regular 11

$130,900 $123,200 $168,000 $220,000 $154,500 $146,000 $275,000 $233,000 $187,000 $182,000 $204,000 $140,000 $146,000 $160,000 $138,000 $133,000 $142,500 $179,000 $317,000 $115,000 $119,900 $92,000 $199,900 $145,850 $182,000 $162,000 $144,000 $225,000 $155,500 $385,000 $295,000 $142,000 $154,000 $173,500

Date sold

sale price

5308 Woodridge Drive Nov. 3 Winding Creek 1606 Schiller Drive Nov. 7

$305,000

Address

$295,990

28112 Altan Ridge 128 Altan Ridge Drive Nov. 21 Ashley Hall 2928 Aprilla Lane Nov. 7 Bethany Woods 5911 Rocky River Road S. Nov. 12 Brooks Farms 2026 Pleasant Knoll Lane Nov. 20 2007 Pleasant Knoll Lane Nov. 20 2021 Briarberry Lane Nov. 19 Camden Square 4004 Wynbrook Way Nov. 24 Cleveland Heights 226 Elizabeth Ave. Nov. 21 Historic District 502 Church St. S. Nov. 24 Lake Monroe Estates 1905 Monroe Drive Nov. 24 Lakeview Estates 1108 Martha Drive Nov. 26 Lexington Commons 2114 Rockycreek Lane Nov. 12 Reflections 1321 Reflections Drive Nov. 24 Southwinds 822 Sinclair Drive Nov. 21 Wishbone Farms 2103 Walnut Lane Nov. 10 Woodland Hills 3720 Griffith Road Nov. 24

$130,000 $237,000 $57,000 $126,000 $127,000 $124,900 $162,000 $58,000 $201,500 $190,000 $131,500 $199,915 $170,000 $124,900 $122,850 $165,000

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Anklin Forest 4101 Widgeon Way Nov. 14 4232 Hoffmeister Drive Nov. 6 Briarcrest 1819 Robbins Meadows Drive Nov. 14 Bridle Path 201 Bristol Court Nov. 3 Camberley 1967 Trace Creek Drive Nov. 4 Copper Run 2201 Saddleridge Drive Nov. 25 1060 Crofton Drive Nov. 21 Crow Creek Acre 7112 Old Ridge Road Nov. 14 Cureton 8300 Caesars Head Drive Nov. 25 8311 Haveron Street Nov. 14 8516 Dargan Lane Nov. 5 3008 Collaroy Road Nov. 4 Harrison Park 1913 Chadwell Court Nov. 26

a.m. worship service. This year’s cantata, “The Love of God at Christmas,” is created by Joel Lindsey, Sue Smith and Russell Mauldin and contains both familiar hymns and contemporary Christmas songs, according to a church newsletter. Indian Trail Presbyterian choir director and pianist Abbie Pitt will direct the choir, and this year’s soloists will include Joan Salvo, Millie Mumpower and Rev. Jim Johns. Find more information at www. itpcusa.org, or call 704-821-8751. Indian Trail Presbyterian is located at 200 Indian Trail Road S. Stallings UMC to host ‘Hollywood & Christmas’ Advent sermon series STALLINGS – People are invited to Stallings United Methodist Church’s Advent sermon series,

$367,000 $405,000 $281,500 $636,000 $198,000 $369,905 $491,910 $612,000 $602,930 $394,000 $278,000 $278,000 $122,000

Address

Date sold

sale price

2035 Dunsmore Lane Nov. 17 $136,000 Hermitage Place 8104 Poplar Grove Circle Nov. 14 $150,500 Hillcrest 621 Anne Avenue Nov. 26 $115,000 516 Jackson Avenue Nov. 19 $113,000 Hunter Oaks 8900 Long Needles Lane Nov. 14 $330,000 Kingston on Providence 7700 Kingston Drive Nov. 7 $150,000 Lawson 4804 Congaree Drive Nov. 25 $415,000 4801 Congaree Drive Nov. 25 $410,000 1252 Screech Owl Drive Nov. 21 $357,740 4715 Pearmain Drive Nov. 21 $403,085 4901 Congaree Drive Nov. 19 $427,885 2116 Lord Proprietor Lane Nov. 12 $260,000 4719 Pearmain Drive Nov. 7 $421,000 4200 Oxford Mill Road Nov. 5 $444,030 Millbridge 1032 Baybrook Drive Nov. 25 $283,000 4016 Chasebrook Lane Nov. 17 $320,000 Oak Hill Plantation 5300 Camilla Lane Nov. 14 $285,000 Park Providence 8313 Cutters Spring Drive Nov. 5 $251,000 Plantation Forest 6915 Live Oaks Lane Nov. 14 $182,000 7401 Mockingbird Lane Nov. 6 $265,000 Potter Downs 2203 Potter Downs Drive Nov. 5 $230,860 Providence Downs 8712 Kentucky Derby Drive Nov. 25 $619,000 1408 Secretariat Lane Nov. 4 $1,280,000 Providence Estates 3715 Banyan Way Nov. 21 $460,000 8609 Laurelwood Lane Nov. 4 $489,000 Providence Grove 2204 Cakebread Court Nov. 24 $300,000 Saddlewood 6410 Saddlewood Drive Nov. 25 $135,000 Shannon Vista 5724 Verrazano Drive Nov. 14 $276,000 Stonegate 1405 Crestgate Drive Nov. 24 $267,000 The Chimneys of Marvin 2415 Creek Manor Drive Nov. 2 $420,000 The Glen at Wesley Oaks 503 Conaway Court Nov. 4 $410,000 The Reserve 9905 Tompkins Lane Nov. 12 $308,000 Triple C Mini Ranches 8808 Quail Roost Drive Nov. 24 $36,000 Tuscany 2107 Madeira Circle Nov. 20 $381,035 1909 Madeira Circle Nov. 7 $324,315 Weddington Chase 7306 Stonehaven Drive Nov. 3 $570,000 Weddington Trace 7407 Spice Bush Court Nov. 6 $420,000

“Hollywood & Christmas,” during the Sundays leading up to Christmas. Sermon dates, topics and their corresponding scripture passages include: • Dec. 14 – “The Scrooge of Christmas Past,” Luke 3:1-4 • Dec. 21 – “It IS a Wonderful Life,” Luke 21:5-36 Services take place at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sermons are available online at www.sumc.org under “resources” and “sermon archive.” The church also provides assistive listening devices for people who have difficulty hearing in the sanctuary. Stallings UMC is located at 1115 Stallings Road. Send faith news items to josh@unioncountyweekly. com. Announcements should be sent two weeks in advance.

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Arts & Entertainment

Last weekend of LJCC’s “Into the Woods� connects fairy tale and family life by Dee Grano ae@unioncountyweekly.com

Long before “Wicked� scorched Broadway with the Oz witches’ back story, a musical called “Into the Woods� blazed the trail when it premiered in 1986. Created by award-winning American composer Stephen Sondheim, “Into the Woods� weaves multiple fairy tales together into one, with fast-paced dialogue, intricate music and a surprisingly-human connection to the way modern families work. The “helicopter� mom/witch, who raised Rapunzel, wishes to protect her from the world, but Rapunzel wants only to see what lies beyond her tower. Two princely brothers pine for the love of Rapunzel and Cinderella, respectively, but become bored once married. After years of infertility, the baker’s wife receives the child she’s always wanted, only to realize something is still missing. “The show touches on human emotion,� said Susan Gundersheim, head of performing and visual arts at the Levine Jewish Community Center (LJCC), who directed “Into the Woods.� “It’s an unbelievable blend of pathos and humor – you’ll be laughing hysterically one minute and crying the next.� “Into the Woods� creates a singular storyline by interweaving characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,� “Jack and the Beanstalk,� “Rapunzel� and “Cinderella,� among others. The show’s main focus is the baker and his wife, made infertile by the

witch’s curse. Familiar characters including Grandmother, Wolf, Giant, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, all play a role in the journey to lift the spell. The plot twists and turns as calamity ensues and keeps the audience guessing. “ ‘Into the Woods’ is a big leap of faith for us,� said Gundersheim, who selected the show knowing it is less familiar to some audience members and artistically challenging for the performers. The music features complex rhythms and motifs that repeat with changed words and different notes. In this production the actors sing to a recording, which is harder than it sounds since with a live orchestra, conductors can slow the music down or adjust it during rehearsal to accommodate the singing talent. “The performers have found mastering the show very rewarding,� said Gundersheim who applauded the performers for rising to the occasion to pull off an excellent production. South Charlotte resident David Catenazzo plays the “Mysterious Man,� a character who starts the show as an eccentric old coot, but reveals more depth as his familial connection to the Baker is revealed. In Act Two, the two men share a song called “No More.� Catenazzo sings, “The farther you run, the more you feel undefined, for what you’ve left undone and, nore, what you’ve left behind.� “What you get is this huge spectrum, from

The cast of LJCC’s “Into the Woods.� Photo courtesy of Peter Safir

crazy-funny to touching and sentimental.� A full-time managing director of global technology for Bank of America, Catenazzo is not a professional actor but comes very close. He played Tevia in last year’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof� at the LJCC. Every role he takes must be fit around a demanding work schedule that can sometimes include international travel. Catenazzo also has a wife and three children, one of whom is in the show. “Joshua loves it,� said Catenazzo of his son who performs in the ensemble. “He and I get to sing together certain times during the show.� “Everyone who wants to participate can,� explained Gundersheim, who casts these shows with a “placement audition.� Everyone who tries out gets in. The audition defines what role each player gets. The resulting cast is large with 63 people, and includes all ages and levels of expertise, including people who work “regular jobs� and professional performers who jumped at the chance to be in “Into the Woods.� “Somehow we manage to let everyone in, and keep the quality high,� said Gundersheim.

“It’s such a different approach,â€? said Catenazzo, who feels this process makes the show a uniquely intimate and touching experience for the audience. “Because people get chances that they wouldn’t be able to from other theatres‌ you get this amazing experience, and it shows.â€? The LJCC’s Visual & Performing Arts Department opened “Into the Woodsâ€? Dec. 6. This is the last weekend to see the show, it will play Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 and 7 p.m. each day. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information: www.charlottejcc.org. The Levine Jewish Community Center is located at 5007 Providence Road in south Charlotte. Just because “Into the Woodsâ€? is produced by the Levine Jewish Community Center does not mean it is exclusively for the Jewish community. Auditions and attendance to those shows is open to the whole community as are all their visual arts workshops and classes. Most LCJJ artistic offerings feature member and non-member pricing. For more information on the benefits of membership, visit www.charlottejcc. org and click the Membership tab.

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UCYB wins Dance Group of the Year, gears up for ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ MONROE – The Union County Youth Ballet recently won the Dance Group of the Year award at the Artists Music Guild Heritage Awards. The group studies at the Monroe-based Bonita’s School of Ballet, under the direction of Bonita Simpson, and presents an annual stage production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at Wingate University. Now in its 22nd year, UCYB’s production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” will include performances slated for Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. and 2 and 7 p.m. The entire cast will feature nearly 200 dancers – most of them students – ranging in age from 5 years old to “somewhere in the 50s,” according to a news release. Dancers from Bonita’s School of Ballet will portray most of the roles, but the cast also will include students from other dance schools in Union County and the surrounding areas, as well as guest artists and parents. The production will feature a motorized bed, a growing Christmas tree, fake snow falling and Mother Ginger, who reaches to between 15 and 16 feet tall. The Union County Youth Ballet will present six performances in two days, two of which are school performances. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for children, students (through 12th grade) and senior citizens. Find more information at www.ucyb.org, or call 704-289-5733. Wingate University is located at 220 N. Camden Road. Silent Images documentary takes first place in film festival MATTHEWS – Silent Images, a Matthews-based nonprofit dedicated to telling stories of hope in the midst of oppression and hardship, recently was awarded the Best Documentary Film award at the 100 Words Film Festival in Charlotte. Silent Images founder David Johnson accepted the recognition on behalf of www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Silent Images in front of a sold-out crowd at McGlohon Theatre, crediting the hundreds of people who courageously shared their stories with Silent Images in 2014 as the real winners of the award, according to a release. The nonprofit is donating the $1,500 award to the charities involved in the winning “Beyond the Skyline” film. The documentary highlights a variety of Charlottearea needs. Find more information about Silent Images at www.silentimages.org. View “Beyond the Skyline” at vimeo.com/107709111. Cruise raffle to benefit Bain Restoration Committee MINT HILL – People have the opportunity to win a six- to eight-night cruise on a Royal Caribbean ship while also helping restore the circa-1889 historic Bain School building. Tickets cost $10 and will be sold at Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The drawing will take place at 7 p.m., and people don’t have to be present to win. Winners will receive an ocean cabin cruise fare, port charges, tax and gratuities. People can choose their destination and sail date. Destination options include Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean or Canada and New England. Blackout dates include the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call Dana Finley at 704-807-0646 for more information. All proceeds will benefit the Bain Restoration Committee. Find more information on the committee and its efforts to restore historic Bain School at www.bainacademy.net. Dunwellz is located at 7110 Brighton Park Drive. Send us your arts-related news! Is your artists’ group hosting a special art show or a fundraiser? Know of a local artist working on a cool or unique project? Perhaps your band is playing in a local benefit concert, or maybe your theater group is presenting a holiday stage production. No matter what the case, we want to know about it! Send your arts-related news, including details such as times, locations and costs of special events, along with how people can learn more, to ae@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com, “attn. Josh Whitener.”

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Happy Hills Alpaca Farm, 3:30 p.m. The Happy Hills Alpaca Farm’s Valerie Hietala will visit the Union West Regional Library to show off all that the farm offers. The presentation will include a spinning wheel in action, books about Alpacas and a chance for guests to pet the farm’s sheep. The event is geared toward children 3 to 8 years old. Call 704-821-7475 to register, or for more information. Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

12.12.14 to 12.14.14 Friday to Sunday

Webelos Woods: Boy Scout Training Event Webelos Woods is a weekend of camping and training for boys who have achieved Webelos rank and are ready to begin Boy Scouts. Registration for this Scout-training weekend is now open. Parents are encouraged to bring their Webelos to Camp John J. Barnhardt, where boys can test their skills as a patrol and become ready for the transition. The cost ranges from $5 to $20 per person, depending upon the participant (child or adult). Fee includes all events, supplies, patch and Saturday lunch. Contact Roger Bryant at roger.w.bryant@outlook.com for more information. This training event will take place at Camp John J. Barnhardt beside Badin Lake near New London, N.C.

12.13.14

12.12.14 and 12.13.14 Friday and Saturday

Waxhaw hosts community blood drives The town of Waxhaw will host two community blood drives. The first will be held Dec. 12 at Lowe’s Home Improvement store, located at 2508 Cuthbertson Road from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The second blood drive, on Dec. 13 at Madison’s Drive Hunter Oaks Club House, located at Beckford Glen Drive, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Dec. 11

Saturday

Santa Claus visits Southern States Cooperative Santa Claus will be at the Southern States Cooperative in Monroe on to visit with children. Children who aren’t on Santa’s Naughty List are invited to come to the store and share their Christmas wish list with Santa. In addition, guests can have their picture taken at no charge. Each pre-registered child that visits with Santa will receive a special holiday gift, as well as a coloring book and crayons. Visit www.southernstates.com/workshops to preregister. Southern States Cooperative, 1620 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe

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12.17.14

Ongoing through 12.31.14

Wednesday

Cellphones for Soldiers drive

Read with a Police officer, 4 p.m.

Mark Antonich and Ameriprise Financial Corporation are collecting gently-used cellphones for their fourth annual Cellphones for Soldiers drive to help our troops call home. In honor of past and present veterans and the upcoming holiday season, Ameriprise Financial is collecting gently-used or new cellphones through Dec. 31. Ameriprise Financial, 8832 Blakeney Professional Drive, suite 302, Charlotte

Detective Johnathan Williams from Monroe Police Department will visit the Monroe Library to read to kids. No registration is required, and the reading is open to children of all ages. Call 704-2838184 for more information. Monroe Library, 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

12.19.14 Friday

Winter Movie Night: ‘The Polar Express,’ 3 p.m.

Ongoing, through 02.15.15

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The Union West Regional Library will host its holiday movie night when it shows “The Polar Express.” The day kicks off with activities at 3 p.m., and the movie will begin at 4:30 p.m. No registration is required, and the showing is open to children and adults of all ages. Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Through Feb.15, 2015, the Monroe Library will host trained volunteers to assist those who need help applying for health care insurance through the Affordable Care Act. The volunteers, known as “Navigators,” are being provided in partnership with Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont. Navigators will provide free, unbiased, one-on-one assistance to the residents of Union County, helping families and individuals choose plans that are best for them. Local residents can schedule appointments with Navigators by calling the statewide appointment hotline at 855-733-3711. Navigators will be available at the Monroe Library every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and intermittent Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the enrollment period. Monroe Library, 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

12.22.14 Monday

Winter movie: ‘Frozen,’ 4:30 p.m. The Monroe Library is holding a winter movie viewing with a special presentation of “Frozen.” There will be a sing-along, cookies and fun. Attendees are encouraged to wear “Frozen” costumes or pajamas. No registration required, and the showing is for children of all ages.Call 704-2838184 for more information. Monroe Library, 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

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Girls cross-country super team Lexi King, Marvin Ridge

Alexia Noch, Cuthbertson

For the second year in a row, King easily took first place at the Class 3A Midwest Regional meet, running a swift 18:32 and finishing 28 seconds ahead of the pack to lead the Mavs in the win. At the state meet, the sophomore standout’s time of 19:04 put her in fourth place.

Noch’s time of 19:19 at the Class 3A Midwest Regional meet earned her a solid fifth-place finish and was the best performance from a Cav runner. At the state meet, she didn’t disappoint, leading her team in 19:32 to finish in 10th place.

Melanie Hussey, Marvin Ridge, 19:52

Jennae Jacob, Marvin Ridge

Jaeden Phelix, Piedmont, 19:56

Hussey, a junior, ran 19:51 at the Midwest Regional meet to earn her a state meet berth for the third year in a row. There, her time of 19:52 earned her a Top 20 finish and helped the Mavs grab third place as a team.

Just a sophomore, Jacob’s sub-20 time at the state meet earned her a Top 20 finish. She had an even better performance at the Midwest Regional meet, where her time of 19:48 put her in the Top 10 runners.

Phelix burst onto the competitive scene this season for her freshman debut. She finished in second place at the Midwest Regional meet behind King, running in 19 minutes flat. One of two Panther runners competing at states, she had a solid performance that placed her in the Top 25.

Morgan Garrett, Weddington, 19:43 Garrett, a senior, led the Warrior pack all season. Her time of 19:01 at the Midwest Regional meet was a season best for Garrett and earned her a third-place finish and helped the Warriors finish second. At states, Garrett led the Warriors once again and finished in 14th place.

Nicole Renwick, Marvin Ridge, 19:48 Renwick had another noteworthy season on the Marvin Ridge cross-country team. She finished in ninth place at the Midwest Regional meet before going on to states, where her time of 19:48 put her in the Top 15.

Kylie Hennessey, Marvin Ridge, 20:18 Another one of the Mavs’ weapons that can run a sub-20 5K, Hennessey helped lead the Mavs to a first place regional finish after finishing in 15th place. At the state meet, her time of 20:18 placed her in the Top 25.

Second Team: Carlee Hickman, Weddington, 20:46 Natalie Warner, Weddington, 20:53 Jenna Louis, Cuthbertson, 21:11 Nikkita Elminowski, Piedmont, 21:15

King

Caroline Sperry, Cuthbertson, 21:53 Makenna Judy, Metrolina Christian, 21:58 Meredith Davis, Weddington, 21:59 Tess Nicholas, Cuthbertson, 22:04

reigns by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

Lexi King wasn’t convinced of the impact she’d have on the acclaimed Marvin Ridge cross-country team when she entered high school last year as a freshman. But at the Southern Carolinas conference meet – when she crossed the finish line in 19 minutes flat and 52 seconds ahead of the next runner – she started to realize that she had some serious talent. At the Midwest Regional Class 3A meet, she recorded a personalbest 17:52 to win first place and finish over 30 seconds ahead of the pack. At states, she went on to finish in fifth place – a rare feat for a freshman – and had everyone in the cross-country sphere talking. So when she entered her sophomore campaign this season, King was well aware of the fact that eyes would be on her, but she was ready to make her sophomore season even better than her noteworthy freshman one. And she didn’t disappoint, becoming the backto-back conference and regional champion before www.unioncountyweekly.com

Runner of the Year: Lexi King, Marvin Ridge

running a swift 19:04 at the state meet to finish in fourth place. After another season of jaw-dropping performances, King is once again the Union County Weekly Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year. “It was a good season,” King said. “It was a lot different from my freshman year because I knew what to expect in the races. I’m still getting into the racing and trying to feel it out a little different, but I’m improving. Running the bigger races is still something to work on but I’m proud of the way this season turned out.” King leads a talented group of Maverick runners that have helped claim the last two regional championships. Nicole Renwick, Melanie Hussey, Kylie Hennessey and Jennae Jacob all boast sub-20-minute times and finished in the Top 15 at regionals and Top 25 at the state meet. But the Mavs – and King – suffered a tough loss when Alexia Noch, who ran with the Maverick team last year, got redistricted to Cuthbertson where she currently leads the Cav team. “Alexia was definitely one of my best friends,” King said. “I hated it when she got redistricted. It’s definitely so weird seeing her in a different uniform and racing against her. I’m not used to it.” But even with Noch at Cuthbertson, the Mavs were still able to repeat as regional champions and King said she didn’t have any problems adjusting to the pressure of pacing the Mav team without Noch by her side. “I put pressure on myself to progress through the year, but I don’t feel pressured from the team,” she said. “I want to work hard, drop my times and stay healthy. Those are always the goals. But we’re all working together to achieve the same goal so it’s not just you working for something, it’s collective. We’re

Coach of the Year: Cameron Starr, Marvin Ridge

growing together as a family and going through so much together that we have a special bond each year.” With another accomplished cross-country season under her belt, King is now focused on indoor track, where she hopes to help the Mavs repeat as state champions. And with two years in front of her, it’s likely the accolades will continue to pour in. “Last year for indoor, we won states and I really want to get another state championship with my team before I graduate, whether it’s in cross-country or track,” she said. “Then, if I’m lucky, hopefully I can keep dropping my times and get one of my own.”

Marvin Ridge’s Lexi King is the Union County Weekly Cross Country Runner of the Year. Hannah Chronis/UCW photo

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Warriors head to state championship by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

It was like déjà vu on Dec. 5 at the Cavalier Stadium during the final minutes of the Weddington-Cuthbertson game. Only this time, the outcome was a lot different. After Cuthbertson’s Austin Kendall and Co. handed Weddington their only loss of the season on Oct. 17, when he led the Cavs on a 80-yard drive in the remaining

appeared to be comfortably in control of the game, stuffing the Weddington offense to start the game and easily finding the end zone when Kendall connected with senior tight end Nick Karas. That was about all that came easy, though, with both teams stepping up their defensive efforts dramatically over the next three quarters. Weddington was effective in preventing big plays from standout wide receivers BJ Muckelvene

minute of the game that resulted in the game winning touchdown, the Warriors’ Grayson Willingham handed it back to them when it mattered most, leading his team on a 69-yard drive in the final minutes that was capped with a gamewinning touchdown on a 10-yard run. The Warriors 24-21 win over Cuthbertson sends them to the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3-AA state championship game on Dec. 12 at N.C. State’s Carter-Finley Stadium for the first time in the school’s 15-year history. After their initial drives, Cuthbertson

and JT Cauthen – something they weren’t able to do in their only loss this season when Kendall passed for 447 yards. Cavalier quarterback Kendall continued his impressive string of playoff performances despite the loss, going 21-30 for 328 yards with three touchdowns, including a nine-play, 80-yard drive that gave Cuthbertson a 21-17 lead with 4:07 remaining. But despite the huge numbers, Weddington’s defense stepped up – as has been the case all season – and put pressure on Kendall throughout the night in an effort spearheaded by linebackers Myles Moore (20 tackles) and

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Joey Hobbs (15 tackles) and defensive end Lance Moore (11 tackles, three sacks). The Warriors got a balanced effort from their offense, with senior running back Mitchell Carson picking up 102 yards on 18 carries and senior wide receiver Zach Goins recording 107 yards and two TDs. But the play of the game came when Willingham, who entered the season as the teams back-up before starting in the playoffs due to a David Bayha injury, called his own number for a 10 yard scamper that put his team ahead 24-21 with only 24 seconds to play. The Cavs season ended with an 11-4 record and Southern Carolinas conference title to their name as the rival Warriors, now 15-1, will face Northern Guilford on Dec. 12 in a chance to bring home Weddington’s first ever football state championship. For the Northern Guilford Nighthawks, a lengthy playoff run and state championship appearance is nothing new; they’ve gone 91-10 since 2008 and claimed three state titles in 2010, 2011 and 2012 largely in part to current North Carolina running back TJ Logan – a 2012 Northern Guilford graduate. The Warriors will enter the matchup with a chip on their shoulders, though, after the Nighthawks ended their playoff run in the third round last season when they escaped with a narrow 22-19 win to send the Warriors home. And much like

last season, the Nighthawks haven’t suffered much in the playoffs so far, allowing just 18 points per game while averaging 45 of their own. If the Warriors want to win their first championship, they’ll need to stop the Nighthawks dominating run game that’s averaging 213 rushing yards per game at the hands of standout junior running back CJ Freeman, who’s totaled 1,908 yards and 27 touchdowns this season and already has offers on the table from South Carolina and Virginia Tech while receiving interest from Auburn, Clemson and Arkansas, among others. In the last four weeks, Freeman has totaled 774 yards on 70 carries for 13 touchdowns. He’s got undeniable chemistry with senior quarterback Cam Harris, who’s totaled 2,551 passing yards, 601 rushing yards and orchestrated 41 touchdowns – a large part of the Nighthawks success. But as evidenced by the Warriors win over Cuthbertson, a high-powered offense isn’t anything their defense can’t handle, especially with the Moore brothers, Hobbs and Jack Jenkins playing their best of late. “We’ve been practicing for this the whole summer,” said Lance Moore. “Basically, we deserve it. We’re going to go out there and play our game.” And if the Warriors play the game they’ve been playing a victory – and first state championship – is well within reach.

Tale of the Tape Weddington VS. Northern Guilford 15-1 4-1 2013 (tie) 468 233 19 0 56-34 0 149 160

Season record Conference record Last conference title Points scored this season Points allowed this season Last Meeting (Nov. 29, 2013) Head-to-head wins Record since 2008 State championships Average rushing yards Average passing yards

14-3 7-1 2012 628 200 22 1 91-10 3 213 191 Photo by Gary Ohmstede

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Cuthbertson’s Kobziak commits to N.C. State Cuthbertson junior softball player Haylee Kobziak announced on Dec. 8 that she would continue her softball career at N.C. State University. Kobziak, the daughter of David Haylee Kobziak and Lenora Kobziak of Waxhaw, led the Cavalier team last season in batting (.509) and RBIs (17). Her performance at catcher made her an all-conference, all-district and all-state selection and she received Cuthbertson’s MVP award at the end of the season. In the classroom, Kobziak boasts a 4.4 GPA and is a member of the Cure Cancer Club. She plans to study architecture at N.C. State.

Charlotte Touchdown Club announces end of year awards The Charlotte Touchdown Club, a nonprofit organization founded in 1990

to promote high school, collegiate and professional football in Charlotte, recognized area high school football players on Dec. 4 for excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Marvin Ridge defensive end Turner Schwartz was named the 2014 StudentAthlete of the Year presented by Bojangles, and officially accepted his award during the annual Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet at the Westin Hotel on Dec. 8. He was awarded a Dynamic College Scholarship. Piedmont quarterback Cameron Tripp was named the 2014 Michael A. Kahn Scholarship Award recipient and will receive a $10,000 a year four-year scholarship funded by the Michael A. Kahn Family Foundation. The scholarship encourages area high school football players to serve in the community and concentrate on academics while maintaining excellence on the field. Tripp will continue his football career at Harvard University. He served as a captain at Piedmont during his junior and senior seasons where he was also named an all-conference selection and NC Top 100 Shrine Bowl selection. He finished with over 4,000 passing yards and 34 touchdowns and 1,000 rushing yards with 19 scores on the ground. In addition to his football career, Tripp

volunteered for the Union County homeless shelter, the Boys and Girls Club, Operation Christmas Child and the Unionville Lion’s Club.

Porter Ridge grad nominated for 2015 Allstate Good Works Team Porter Ridge graduate and Matthews native Kelley Godbout has been nominated for the 2015 Allstate Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Good Works Team. For the third year, Allstate and the WBCA are recognizing women’s college basketball student-athletes who have made significant contributions in the community. Players are nominated based

Girl’s Basketball Player of the Week: Hannah Adamczyk, Sun Valley

The 5-foot-10 senior scored a team-high 19 points in the Spartans 39-37 win over Indian Land on Dec. 5. Adamczyk was 4 for 6 from the 3-point line, and is a big reason behind the Spartans 5-1 start as she’s averaging 18 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Boy’s Basketball Player of the Week: D’Andre Dennis, Porter Ridge

Dennis, a senior, put up 16 points on Dec. 5 in a heartbreaking 66-64 loss to South Meck. He was 4 for 4 from behind the arc and recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds. The 6-foot-5 forward is averaging 16 points and seven rebounds in the Pirates’ 3-1 start.

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