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Volume 9, Number 46 • Nov. 13 to 19, 2014

Warbirds over Monroe Veterans honored in Monroe with daring exhibitions of flight

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MONROE - The seventh annual Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show exploded into Union County the weekend preceding Veteran’s Day, with planes designed for past wars buzzing over the heads of tens of thousands of veterans, families and other onlookers in attendance over the course of the two-day exhibition. Planes flown by American pilots from World War I up to the Cold War were shown in action on Saturday while

narrator Hugh Oldham educated the crowd about each plane. “Warbirds” weren’t the only ones on display, as Sam Albrecht wowed the crowd by walking the wings of a bi-plane and attaching herself to the plane’s roof as the pilot performed death-defying stunts. The show also included war battle reenactments, both on the ground and in the air. At one point, a “battle” broke out between German and American soldiers on opposite sides of the airstrip and kids gasped at the automatic fire coming from

machine gun turrets on the back of World War II-era Jeeps. More explosions were to come, however, as the headlining act, “Tora! Tora! Tora!” took off just before the sun set on Saturday. The exhibition featured a recreation of the Pearl Harbor attacks, as eight Japanese planes dive-bombed the runway while pyrotechnics on the ground simulated bombs and torpedoes. For more photos of the day’s events, visit page 4…

Four newly elected members ready to revamp Board of Education by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

Following a turbulent year during which lawsuits and redistricting caused a divide between many parents and board members, voters elected four new members to the Union County Board of Education (BOE) on Nov. 4. Newcomers Gary Sides and Sharon Harrell unseated two incumbents, chairperson Richard Yercheck and District 1 representative Jim Bention Sr., respectively. Yercheck, a backer of the controversial redistricting plan that passed a surprise vote in March and later staved off a lawsuit filed by parents, was beaten by a 2-to-1 margin, receiving only 33 percent of the vote. Bention had served on the board only since May, when he filled John Crowder’s spot after Crowder died in March, just one week after the redistricting vote. Some believed Bention was in a tough position, as he was not given much of a chance to prove his worth to the board. “He hadn’t had the exposure that some of us had in the community for years,” Marce Savage, District 6 representative, said of her friend Bention. “A lot of people had no clue he was currently serving.” Savage was the only incumbent to keep her seat in the November election. Two other incumbent representatives, District 4 representative Rick Pigg and at-large representative Sherry Hodges, decided not to seek re-election. Their seats were won by Melissa Merrell and Leslie Boyd, respectively. Savage wished Bention well, but said she met with his replacement and all of the board’s newcomers, and is excited (see Board of Education on page 12)

INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Scores, 8; Education, 10; Honor Roll, 13; Faith, 15; Calendar, 18; Sports, 22; Classifieds, 27

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Celebrating Thanksgiving through outreach Nonprofit looks for volunteers to help feed 700 families at Nov. 22 event

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INDIAN TRAIL – Seven hundred local families in need could have the chance to celebrate Thanksgiving with a complete holiday meal, thanks to the efforts of local nonprofit Common Heart. The Great Turkey Countdown has become a signature annual outreach event for the Indian Trail-based Common Cupboard food pantry, a branch of Common Heart. The nonprofit has set a goal of providing Thanksgiving dinners – including turkey and other food items needed to prepare a holiday meal – to 700 families this year. “The folks we serve on a regular basis (through Common Cupboard) are often not in a position where they can provide dinner for Thanksgiving,” Keith Adams, executive director of Common Heart, said. “We wanted to reach out to those people who needed help. It’s great when folks can give out of their abundance and blessings to those who aren’t as fortunate.” Common Heart set a goal of providing dinner to 600 families last year, and topped its goal with a total of 640 families. If the nonprofit meets this year’s goal of 700 families,

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it will be the most families they’ve fed in a single year since the Great Turkey Countdown started seven years ago. But to make that happen, Adams said, the organization needs help from the community. Common Heart is asking for donations of frozen turkeys, boxed stuffing, canned gravy, rolls, potatoes, canned corn, green beans, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. Monetary contributions of $20 – the amount it takes to purchase a turkey and “fixings” for a single Thanksgiving meal – also are encouraged. Donations must be received before Nov. 22, a Saturday, which is when the items will be delivered to receiving families. Volunteers are still needed on Nov. 22 for a variety of tasks. Dozens of volunteers will start assembling boxes early that morning and finish between 9 and 9:15 a.m., when other volunteers will load the meals into their cars to deliver them. Volunteer jobs will include organizing and packaging the meals, mapping out routes for drivers, greeting delivery cars and delivering the food to Common Heart clients. “It’s our biggest volunteer day of the year,” Adams said. “We have hundreds of different people involved, from little kids to old folks.” The nonprofit will need a total of about 150 individuals or families to deliver meals to four different families for each carload. “Currently we have about 60 slots filled,” Adams told Union County Weekly on

Hundreds of volunteers join Common Heart each year to help provide Thanksgiving meals to local families in need. Photos courtesy of Flat Bread Media

Wednesday, Nov. 12. “We’re still looking for about 80 to 90 more drivers. That’s by far the biggest area we have a need in.” One of the benefits of serving as a driver, he said, is it provides an easy way for families to volunteer together. “That’s the biggest area where folks can be involved as a family … to wish (clients) a happy Thanksgiving and enjoy that time of meeting new friends and being a blessing,” Adams said.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the nonprofit still needed about 500 more turkeys to reach its goal. People can drop off donations at the Common Things Thrift Store, another branch of Common Heart, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is located at 321 Indian Trail Road N. Sign up to volunteer for the Nov. 22 packing and delivery day at turkeys.thecommonplace. org.

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Warbirds over Monroe

A pilot waves to the crowd after buzzing the airfield multiple times. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo

War re-enactors on the Allied side take part in a battle against Nazi forces. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo

The grand finale from “Tora! Tora! Tora!” a Pearl Harbor simulation. Photo courtesy of Pete Hovenac

Sam Albrecht walks the wings of a WWII-era biplane, with Greg Shelton at the helm. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo

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The results are in... by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

While most North Carolinians’ eyes were on the U.S. Senate race on Election Day, more localized contests were going on under the radar. Here are the results of some of the elections that affect Union County Weekly’s coverage area:

Union County Board of Education At Large Leslie Boyd – 35.50 % Dennis Rape – 34.27 % Sean Maher – 29.60 % Union County Board of Education District 1 Sharon Harrell – 61.56 % Jim H Bention Sr. – 38.12 %

(Winners Are Bolded) U.S. House of Representatives District 8 Richard Hudson (Republican) – 68.20 % Antonio Blue (Democrat) – 31.80 % U.S. House of Representatives District 9 Robert Pittenger (Republican) – 95.02% Write-Ins – 4.98 % N.C. House of Representatives District 55 Mark Brody (Republican) – 69.61 % Kim Hargett (Democrat) – 30.39 % Union County Board of Commissioners (Three seats available) Stony Rushing (Republican) – 35.34 % Jerry B Simpson (Republican) – 33.24 % Lance Simpson (Republican) – 31.42 % Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey (Republican) – 71.51 % Sandra Peterson (Democrat) – 28.49 %

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Union County Board of Education District 3 Gary Sides – 65.65 % Richard Yercheck – 33.02 % Union County Board of Education District 4 Melissa Merrell – 50.42 % Casey Carver – 37.78 % Monica Earp Frank – 11.22 % Union County Board of Education District 6 Marce Savage – 56.79 % Jason Marton – 42.48 % Union Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor R. Scott Baucom – 44.49 % Wayne S. Moser – 31.14 % Phil Loudermilk – 23.82 % Wesley Chapel ABC Store Approval For – 66.48 % Against – 33.52 % Wesley Chapel Malt Approval For – 69.35 % Against – 30.65 %

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News Briefs Nonprofit legal services for veterans expand to Union County

Charlotte-based nonprofit Legal Services of Southern Piedmont (LSSP) announced last week they will offer civil legal services to lower-income veterans living in Union County for the first time. LSSP will offer assistance for veteranrelated issues such as Veterans Affairs, disabilities appeals and discharge upgrades, as well as other civil legal needs, such as employment, taxes and consumer issues. There are more than 13,000 veterans currently living in Union County, according to a news release announcing the expansion. “We are excited about expanding our program to Union County,” Robert Davis, Veterans Legal Services attorney, said in the release. “We believe these services fill a big need for veterans.” Davis leads the project with the understanding the stresses veterans and their families encounter often make them susceptible to adversity after they leave the military. Many of the veterans the project serves face difficulties like homelessness, health issues and financial burdens in addition to being denied or delayed from receiving vital benefits. The project’s staff is dedicated to serving those who cannot afford a lawyer and helping them secure the assistance they cannot afford to be without. LSSP’s legal support seeks to stabilize veterans by providing them with the education, advice and representation needed to maintain health, home and income. For little, or at times, no cost to the veteran, the project advocates for veterans in partnership with existing nonprofits in Union

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County and the local Veterans Services Office. “Those who serve make great sacrifices for our country,” Davis said in the release. “They are asked to leave their families and put their lives at risk. At Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, we respect the sacrifices veterans have made and the measure of restoration our services can provide.” Since LSSP’s Veterans Legal Services Project began in 2012 in Mecklenburg County, it has served more than 700 veterans in a variety of civil legal matters. In July 2014, a United Way grant allowed LSSP to expand its legal services for veterans into two new counties, Union and Cabarrus. Veterans or immediate family members of veterans in need of civil legal assistance can call LSSP’s Veterans Legal Services Project’s direct hotline at 704-808-4144 for more information.

Walmart plans to bring on 95 new employees, focus on veterans

WAXHAW – This week Walmart announced it will hire 95 employees at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market, slated to open this winter in Waxhaw. Through the company’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, any qualified veteran who has been honorably discharged within the past 12 months will be offered a job. A temporary hiring center has opened at 101 Waxhaw Professional Park Drive, suite F, and will accept both full-time and parttime applications Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. “I can’t wait to bring this new shopping option and greater opportunities to Waxhaw,” Anna Sickle, store manager, said in a news release. Most new associates will begin work in December, preparing the store for its upcoming grand opening.

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Local student crowned Christmas parade princess Gabriella Dionisio, a Sun Valley High School student, was crowned Union County Christmas Parade Princess on Thursday, Nov. 6, by Alliance for Children. She was selected from a group of 12 young women representing area high schools. Dionision will also receive the 2014 Alex Kahle Memorial Scholarship, a $4,000 scholarship awarded to a Union County high school student who practices above-average leadership skills, academic excellence and commitment to community service. The 61st annual Union County Christmas Parade will be held on Nov. 23, a Sunday, at 2 p.m. The Alliance for Children serves as the coordinating agency for the parade, reserving float space for participating groups and businesses, as well as managing all general logistics of the parade, continuing as Union County’s most popular holiday tradition, according to a news release.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between Nov. 6 and 12, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

Hemby Bridge • Rachel Helms, Idlewild and Woody Grove Roads: Possession of a schedule IV controlled substance. Nov. 8

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of Waxhaw Marvin Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 7 • Carlton Polk, 5100 block of Waxhaw Marvin Road: Drunk and disruptive. Nov. 7 • Brian McIntosh, 90 block of North Providence Street: Driving while impaired. Nov. 9 • Warren Smith, 100 block of Southcliff Drive: Communicating threats. Nov. 9 • James Adams, 300 block of Howie Mine Road: Failure to appear. Nov. 11 • Craig Gillard, 1800 block of Turtlewood Drive: Failure to appear. Nov. 11 • Desira Caldwell, 6500 block of Rehobeth Road: Misdemeanor larceny. Nov. 11

• Angela Caldwell, 6500 block of Rehobeth Road: Misdemeanor larceny. Nov. 11

Weddington • Antonia Cotler, N.C. 16 (address not given): Driving while impaired. Nov. 7

Wesley Chapel • Nancy Elliot, 6300 block of Weddington Road: Shoplifting. Nov. 9 The following crimes were committed in western Union County between Nov. 6 and 12, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

Indian Trail Home/Business Break-Ins • 3900 block of Sardis Church Road: $200 cash and $300 worth of guns stolen from office building during break-in. Nov. 8 • 1000 block of Dunwoody Drive: Breaking and entering at construction site. Nov. 8 • 5000 block of Sipes Place: Nothing stolen during home break-in. Nov. 10 Property Theft • ALDI, 5704 W. Highway 74: Turkey fryer, suitcase and assorted toys, worth $310 total, (see Crime Blotter on page 8)

• Vernon Closser, 1900 block of Wesley Chapel Road: Driving while license revoked. Nov. 6 • Jerry Hayes, 1100 block of Robert Lane: Assault on a female. Nov. 6 • June Massey, 1100 block of Robert Lane: Assault and battery. Nov. 6 • Angela McCarver, 8800 block of Mill Grove Road: Failure to appear. Nov. 7 • Luis Molina, 5500 block of Friendly Baptist Church Road: Failure to appear. Nov. 7 • Amanda Helms, 2300 block of Brandon Oaks Parkway: Driving while impaired. Nov. 7 • Lorenzo Greene, 400 block of Navajo Trail: Second-degree trespassing. Nov. 8 • Roderick Nixon, 5800 block of West Highway 74: Possession of marijuana with intent to sell/distribute. Nov. 8 • Sergey Kerusenko, 6700 block of Old Monroe Road: Injury to real property. Nov. 8 • Jose Alvarez, 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Felony possession of cocaine. Nov. 9 • Argentina Alford, 5700 block of W. Highway 74: Driving while license revoked, driving while impaired. Nov. 9 • Aaron Keziah, 200 block of Plyler Road: Harassing phone call. Nov. 9 • Marisa Graham, 1000 block of Belmont Stakes Avenue: Driving while impaired. Nov. 10 • Mitchell Burns, 1200 block of Langdon Terrace Drive: Felony breaking and entering, motor vehicle theft. Nov. 10 • Alexis Torgerson, 4000 block of Brookforest Lane: Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance. Nov. 10 • Mishonda Tyson, 4300 block of Old Monroe Road: Failure to appear. Nov. 11

Stallings • Savion Williams, 13000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear. Nov. 6 • Daniel Brodbeck, 12700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. Nov. 8 • Giovanni Strassini, 13000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Worthless check. Nov. 8 • Joshua McCutcheon, 1500 block of Yellow Daisy Drive: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 10

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• Red Bowl Asian Kitchen, 2115-716 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 91 Violations include: Hand sink with dry food containers store in front of it; sanitizer not at proper concentration; sushi not at proper temperature; cooked dumplings, chopped tofu, raw salmon, raw tuna, lo mein noodles, open milk container, and spicy tuna and spicy salmon containers without date marks; sushi rice was cooked rice from the previous day; hand slicer and toaster oven in sushi prep area not approved for restaurant use; and

• 4200 block of Scott Lane: $18 worth of mail stolen. Nov. 10

All Scores: stolen from business. Nov. 11 28173

No restaurants inspected this week.

The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Nov. 5 to 11:

Lowest Scores: • Moochies Tavern, 15060 Idlewild Road, suite I – 90 Violations include: Hand-washing sink being used as a dump sink; raw fish stored over cooked shrimp; raw ground beef stored over fish and pork; raw eggs over alfredo sauce; sanitizer not at proper concentration; lettuce, tomatoes and ceviche not at proper temperature; ham and turkey over 24-hours old lacking date marks; crab meat in walk-in cooler with Oct. 30 date mark; medications stored next to condiments and multi- and single-use items; lip balm and personal-care items stored next to condiments and multi- and single-use items; two unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals; lobster thawing in standing water without overflow; wiping cloths on prep table being stored out of sanitizer solution; and mold growth on wall behind dish machine.

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28104 • Hot Wok Restaurant, 5943 Weddington-Monroe

Road, suite 103 – 96.5 • Moochies Tavern, 15060 Idlewild Road, suite I – 90 28079 • First China, 6640-F Old Monroe Road – 94 28110 • Crossroads Diner, 4218 Hwy. 218 E. – 99 • Garden Grill, 2115-307 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd. –95 • Pizza Palace, 5250A Old Charlotte Hwy. – 93 • Red Bowl Asian Kitchen, 2115-716 W. Roosevelt

Blvd. – 91 • Showmars, 2398 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 93 • Taco Bell, 401 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98 • Taqueria El Paraiso, 1709 Walk-up Ave. – 94.5 28112 • Buddy’s Point Restaurant and Tavern, 350 E. Frank-

lin St. – 97 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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Hit-and-Run/Vandalism • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road: $50 damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. Nov. 8 • 6800 block of Secrest Shortcut Road: $10,000 damage to Nissan Sentra in hit-and-run. Nov. 9 • 2100 block of Younts Road: $1,800 damage to Ford Mustang in vandalism incident. Nov. 9

Stallings Animal Calls • 300 block of Killian Court: Animal bite. Nov. 6 • 2800 block of Old Monroe Road: Cruelty to animals. Nov. 10

Waxhaw Home/Business Break-Ins • 9600 block of Maggie Robinson Road: Safe with jewelry and collectable coins inside, worth $3,090 total, stolen during home break-in. Nov. 7

Miscellaneous • 6600 block of McWhorter Road: Trespassing. Nov. 9 • 100 block of Southcliff Road: Resist/delay/obstructing an officer. Nov. 9

Weddington Vehicle Break-Ins • 5200 block of Weddington Road: $10 cash and prescription pills stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 8 Animal Calls • 2100 block of Garden View Lane: Animal bite. Nov. 8

Wesley Chapel Property Theft • Target, 6350 Weddington Road: $23 over-the-counter medication stolen. Nov. 9 Financial Crimes/Fraud • 6000 block of Neargate Lane: $260 lost through swindling scam. Nov. 7

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Book offers honesty, help and hope for Parkinson’s patients Local author’s book focuses on ways to cope with the disease by Josh Whitener josh@unioncountyweekly.com

We n d a l l Woodall was told for years he should write a book, but he had no idea where to start. Woodall, a former missionary and pastor who c u r r e n tly Wendall Woodall teaches Bible and leadership classes at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, is a selfproclaimed avid reader. But it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease three years ago when he felt like he had the knowledge and experience required to write a book on an issue. “When I got Parkinson’s, that was a thing I could speak on with experience,” Woodall said. “I got a text from a former colleague that said, ‘This is the book you can write authoritatively.’” Woodall recently published “Shuffle: A

Way Forward, Whatever the Challenge,” a book discussing his own journey with Parkinson’s disease. The book offers help and advice for others struggling with the illness, as well as life lessons for the average person. Woodall was 49 years old at the time of his diagnosis, which categorized his disease as “young onset” Parkinson’s. He started writing about his experiences from the time of his diagnosis, with a special focus on “habitudes” – a combination of attitudes and habits that help individuals with Parkinson’s disease live life to the best of their ability. “It was therapy for me to write it, but it ended up helping others, too, (by sharing) the tools that helped me cope with this disease,” Woodall said. Writing the book took two months, and Woodall finished his draft on Dec. 25, 2013. He contacted a friend who was working as a freelance editor. With his friend’s help, Woodall published the book through an Amazon.com program via a publishing company his friend formed, Highway 51 Publishing. The book was officially released earlier

New I-485 lanes set to open in southwest Mecklenburg, future uncertain for southeastern project by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

As construction crews wrap up a road-widening project on the southwestern corner of Interstate 485, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will soon find out whether the widening will continue to Independence Boulevard and Matthews. The proposed project, which would widen an eightmile stretch of I-485 from Rea Road to Matthews, has not yet been approved for funding by the state and would likely not begin construction until 2017 if approved. The new project would extend the widening efforts that are currently coming to a close after two years of construction in the Pineville and Ballantyne areas. Officials are waiting to find out how the new project will rank in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), a prioritization process adopted in 2013 that must be adhered to for any project that will begin construction after June 2015. The data-driven STIP process ranks proposed projects based on how they meet the NCDOT’s goals and that list serves as a recommendation for the North Carolina Board of Transportation to vote and approve which projects can be funded. The NCDOT is expecting to learn where the new I-485 widening project was placed on the list by early December. NCDOT officials said the current road-widening project between Interstate 77 and Rea Road is on pace to be nearly complete by its projected finish time of December 2014. Contractors with Lane Construction have told NCDOT they hope to get the new lanes, one on each side of the www.unioncountyweekly.com

this year, near the end of March. “Shuffle” is divided into eight chapters with titles beginning with the letter “H.” The first chapter, “History,” chronicles Woodall’s story from pre-diagnosis to present day, and the remaining chapters focus on tools he’s used to adapt to his new reality. Chapters like “Honesty” and “Humility” focus on being willing to admit the disease is there and coping with the humiliation the disease brings at times, while others like “Heart” and “Humor” discuss the correlation between Parkinson’s disease and depression and why it’s important for Parkinson’s patients to maintain a sense of humor. “I dedicate a whole chapter to this idea of laughing at yourself,” Woodall said. Woodall also draws from his experience as a pastor and missionary. He spent 12 years of his life performing mission work in Central America, with 11 of those years spent in Honduras, and he draws upon the idea of “culture shock” and compares it to the shock Parkinson’s disease patients experience when they’re first diagnosed. Woodall also

loop between I-77 and Rea Road, opened by mid-December, although some paving work will need to be held off until spring 2015. “Seasonal limitations” prohibit construction crews from doing any resurfacing or putting new surfaces down on roads between November and March. Temperatures below 50 degrees can negatively affect a surface’s ability to properly set and cure, said Jen Thompson, spokesperson for NCDOT. “We want to at least get the traffic in its final pattern. We will have the new lanes but not the final riding surface,” Thompson said. “It might be a little uncomfortable for now but we’ll get that fixed up in the spring.” Thompson said between an inch and an inch and a half of pavement will be put on the 9.2-mile stretch of interstate where the lanes have been added as soon as the weather allows. Planners hope the widening will put a dent in the heavy congestion experienced by commuters on I-485 during peak hours on a daily basis. Most parts of the interstate within the current project area run at an “F level” of service during peak hours and other parts of the day, meaning the road runs at a forced or breakdown flow – a constant traffic jam – according to the NCDOT grading system. Part of the current project included constructing a flyover ramp leading from northbound Johnston Road to the I-485 inner loop. The flyover, which opened in July, has cleared much of the congestion for the estimated 17,500 drivers who would wait in a left turn lane on Johnston Road to enter I-485 heading west each day. Brady McKenzie, an NCDOT engineer in charge of the road-widening project, said he hopes the lanes will open in December and have the same effect on all I-485 traffic. “I don’t think people have seen much benefit or detriment from the project to this point,” McKenzie said. “But once it opens it will be a lot better than it was.”

dedicates one chapter, “Hope,” to discussing hope in God, as well as hope for science to find a cure for the disease. Writing the book has been a way for Woodall to keep himself accountable in making sure he practices what he preaches, he said. “These are things I’m doing, actively doing, to help me,” Woodall said. “I really guard myself against giving any advice I’ve not taken myself.” “Shuffle” has received positive reviews and feedback since it was published and has maintained a position as the Top Rated book in its specific sub-category on Amazon.com. Sales have been steady since the book was released, Woodall said, and it’s also opened doors for Woodall to speak about his experience at a number of local venues, as well as facilitate a small group at the Siskey YMCA in Matthews. Though life with Parkinson’s disease hasn’t been easy, Woodall said he’s grateful for the opportunity to use his experience to help others live life to the fullest, whether they’re struggling with Parkinson’s or some other life challenge. “It’s definitely something I’ve prayed for God to take away from me, deliver me from,” Woodall said. “So far he’s not, but I think he’s given me the grace to live with it.” Find more information including a link to purchase the book by visiting www.amazon. com and searching for “Wendall Woodall.”

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The contractor has told McKenzie the lanes can open by December, barring any unforeseen delays. Inclement weather would be the main reason the project could still hit a delay, he said. Neither weather nor other circumstances that have delayed other I-485 projects have been a hindrance on this widening project, McKenzie said. The biggest challenge for construction crews has been working in the midst of heavy traffic, he said. No workers have been hit, but crews have witnessed many accidents due to construction-related traffic stoppages as well as the normal congestion the project is aiming to relieve, McKenzie said. The speed limit has been lowered to 55 miles per hour from 65 for the duration of the project. According to a study carried out leading up to the project, 864 crashes occurred in the project area between Sept. 1, 2005 and Aug. 31, 2008. That put it near the critical rate, at which it can be estimated statistically that something other than chance is to blame for the accidents. The number of nighttime crashes that occurred during the study, 233, exceeded the critical rate. Union County Weekly • Nov. 13 to 19, 2014 • Page 9

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UCEF awards $20,000 in mini-grants The Union County Education Foundation recently brought smiles to the faces of 44 Union County Public Schools teachers as part of its Teacher and Classroom MiniGrants program. The nonprofit awarded grants totaling more than $20,000 to teachers throughout the county. The foundation’s “prize patrol” visited schools on Oct. 28 and surprised the teachers in their classrooms with a check in amounts ranging from $191.83 to $500. The funds were given to teachers to use on specific projects related to their curriculum. Projects ranged from creating a musical instrument called the Boominator to purchasing an iPad for a “special needs” classroom, according to a news release. Other grant titles included “Using Playaways to Support English Language Learners at Home,” “Wii Kinect with Learning,” “Mobile Reptile Zoo,” “The Civil War: Causes, Major Events and Consequences,” “Substance Abuse Prevention Resource Library,” “How Dirty is Our Air?” and “Digital Microscope,” the release said. “These grants are important because the schools need so much,” Jodi McConkey, an 11-year teacher at Sardis Elementary School who received $400.99 for a musical

instrument for her class called the Boominator, said in the release. “We wish that we could win the lottery and win millions of dollars, but it hasn’t happened yet. So every dollar that can come into the school will go somewhere that is helpful, whether it’s for music supplies or books or other essentials that kids needs. It’s all about the kids.” Area high schools receive rewards at theatre competition Students and faculty from Union County high schools recently won individual and group awards at the North Carolina Theatre Competition High School Play Festival, held at the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. The following won awards and recognition: • Piedmont High School (for “The Ash Girl”): Theatre Arts Award – Excellence in Character Movement; Barbizon Lighting Excellence in Student Design & Production Award – Set Design (Holly Oakley) • Marvin Ridge High School (for “The Birthday Present”): Theatre Arts Awards – Excellence in Comedic Timing (Lexi Reynolds); Excellence in Physical Comedy; Barbizon Lighting Excellence in Student Design & Production Awards – Assistant Director (Carrie Burkhart); Props Master (Steffen Haugsted) • Weddington High School (for “Up the Down Staircase”): Theatre Arts Award – Excellence in Stage Pictures and Composition; Barbizon Lighting Excellence in Student

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Jodi McConkey (back row, center) receives a mini-grant from the Union County Education Foundation for a special musical instrument. Photo courtesy of UCPS

Design & Production Award – Stage Management (Devin Pawline) • Union Academy (for “The Glass Menagerie”): Barbizon Lighting Outstanding Achievement in Student Design & Production Award – Scenic Design/Painting (Carolina Kirk); Excellence in Acting – Female (Caroline Kirk); Excellence in Acting – Male (Ricky Moore); Excellence in Directing (Todd Ford) Student-anglers excel despite cold weather MONROE – Student-anglers arrived

shocked at the cold temperature at the recent Scholastic Anglers Tournament, held on the morning of Oct. 25. Though student-anglers managed to dress the weather, the morning started out with the fish moving “slow at best,” according to a news release. “As the sun rose more and more overhead, the fish seemed to take to the shallows. This is the first part of the water to begin warming. As fish patterns hold true, more and more were brought to the scales. It took a little while, but they came,” read the release. (see Education Notes on page 11)

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Student-angler Kannon Baker prepares himself mentally for a fishing competition in Lake Norman. Photo courtesy of Brian Booth

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Despite the cold weather, the competition continued, and Jon Spencer, of Marvin Ridge Fishing, caught the biggest fish of the day – a 0.65-pound bass. Harrison McKeller, of Sun Valley Fishing, caught the most fish of the day (six), while Amber Astin, also of Sun Valley Fishing, caught the smallest fish of the day – a 0.05-pound bass. Other student-anglers Kannon Baker (of Central Academy Fishing), Tyler Baker (of Parkwood Fishing) and Noah Makley (of Sun Valley Fishing) had earned their way to the North Carolina Bass Federation Youth State Championship held at Lake Norman on the same day. The students were invited based on their point totals from the 2013-14 academic year. Kannon caught 15 fish during the competition, while Tyler and Noah caught eight and seven fish, respectively. All fish caught were bass. The next Scholastic Anglers workshop will take place Nov. 20, a Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Boater’s Marine. The next event in the tournament series is slated for Nov. 22, a Saturday, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the former Monroe Optimist Park Lake. The Scholastic Anglers program is open to all middle and high school students in Union County, whether they attend a public, private, charter or home school. Find more information at www.scholasticanglers.com, or call 704-315-7071. Boater’s Marine is located at 1829 Williams Road. BizEd registration closes Thursday MONROE – Registration for the third annual BizEd Breakfast to support minigrants for teachers will close Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. The breakfast takes place on Nov. 20, a Thursday, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Rolling Hills Country Club and will celebrate Education Week and offer a chance for people to learn more about what the Union County Education Foundation is doing to support educators in Union County schools. Find more information and register at www. ucedfoundation.org. Rolling Hills Country Club is located at 2722 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

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Cuthbertson Middle School’s Melony Banks (fourth from left) and her USTA teammates. UCW file photo

Science teacher on runner-up team in national tennis competition WAXHAW – Cuthbertson Middle School science teacher Melony Banks and her fellow teammates recently earned the title of “runner-up champions” as they represented the Southern region in the United States Tennis Association’s 2014 40 & Over National Championship. The tournament took place Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 in Palm Springs, California. Banks and the rest of her teammates from the Charlotte Metro 40 & Over 4.5 Tennis Team won the state championship in June and beat out teams from eight other states in the Southeast at the Southern Sectional Tournament in August. The teammates began practicing together in February and also practiced individually as they prepared for the tournaments. The team is comprised entirely of local women 40 years old and older. Banks previously told Union County Weekly she enjoys being able to stay active as a participant, but she enjoys the friendships she forms with other players the most. “Being out there with my friends, it’s a lot of fun,” she previously said. “I just really enjoy playing, but it’s the camaraderie more than anything else.” Send us your education news! Do you know a local teacher who is leading innovative or creative projects in the classroom? Did your child recently take home awards from a local arts or music festival? Maybe your school is hosting fall or holiday drama production. No matter what the case, we want to know about! Send your education news, including all the details, to education@unioncountyweekly. com. Education photo submissions also will be accepted. Union County Weekly • Nov. 13 to 19, 2014 • Page 11

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about the work the new board will be able to accomplish together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to see weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have such a diverse board. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be five females on a nine-person board. Everyone is coming from different backgrounds,â&#x20AC;? Savage said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be real exciting to see what everyone brings to the table.â&#x20AC;? Merrell, who attended meetings and with Sides fought against redistricting, said before the election she was running because she often felt ignored and even mocked by some current board members when shevoiced her opinions. She said she has built a line of communication with parents and teachers in her nearly 10 years volunteering in Union County schools, and plans to keep discussions open. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families already know they can reach out to me and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have in recent years,â&#x20AC;? Merrell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can be their point person for issues in schools and they know they can come to me and trust me.â&#x20AC;? One common theme mentioned by all five of Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners is a hope not only to rebuild communication with parents but between the board itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met everyone on the board and what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gathering so far is a focus on teamwork,â&#x20AC;? Boyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody is coming in and wanting to take control. We all want to work together and learn a little bit. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all committed to

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moving forward, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really refreshing.â&#x20AC;? Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main focal point within her first year will be to help heal the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wounded relationship with the Union County Board of Commissioners. A Union County jury ordered the county to pay Union County Public Schools $91 million in summer 2013 following a lawsuit filed by the BOE. The settlement is still in the appeals process. Boyd wants to make sure communication is reopened between the board and the county, but also with each of the surrounding municipalities. While campaigning, Boyd spoke in front of multiple councils and commissions that govern different towns in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important,â&#x20AC;? Boyd, who has worked in planning for the federal

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government for 23 years, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I sit in these meetings and I hear people talk about new developments and how they affect water and sewer. Nobody was talking about the impact on schools. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, you can raise your hand and enter the discussion. People canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about you if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there.â&#x20AC;? The new members will be sworn into their terms on Dec. 2, a Tuesday. Following that, the board will need to choose a chair and a vice-chair. Sides, who has worked with Education

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11th grade: Appleton, Jessica Marie; Baird, Taylor Christian; Batianis, Elizabeth Brooke; Butcher, Joseph Colton; Carmichael, Jennifer Leigh; Costain, Chase Christopher; Hash, Garrison Cole; Hazan, Alexander Clifford; Higgins, Jackson; Jauregui, Luis; Jenkins, Lindsay Marie; Jhamb, Suvrat; Love, Collin Matthew; Mona, Ramsey Zeyad; O'Brien, Erin Nicole; Ostler, Hannah Caroline; Peirano, Ashley Louise; Pinello, Luigi Anthony; Rattrovo, Justin Mario; Robinson, Emily Marie; Rogden, Krysta; Sandbo, Courtney Dale; Shreves, Tiffany Dawn; Sims, Lauren Nicole; Smith, Jacob Parker; Stanton, Kelsey Maree; Steele, Zachary Allen; Tyulyu, Mark Paul; Valdman, Arthur Klark; Wierzbicki, Samantha Maria; Willingham, Grayson Thomas; and Wilson, Andrew Thomas. 12th grade: Alexander, Taylor Denise; Ballner, Parker Russ; Bellardini, Dominique Louise; Benedict, Aileen C; Bonar, Alexander Mills; Bowers, Lindsey Carolle; Brewster, James Nathaniel; Burns, David Maxwell; Cogdell, Cameron Dean; Croffut, Richard Caleb; Cronin, Nicole Erin; Dave, Om Vinayak; Demopoulos, Katherine Adele; Dickson, Katherine Elyse; Distefano, Kyle Adam; Frankenberg, Alexis Rae; Funderburk, Dale Lynn; Gaylord, Ashley Renee; Gerhardt, Sarah Catherine; Green, Joel Parker; Gwinn, Tyler Lee; Hague, Collin Grant; Hansen, Lucy Elisabeth; Hartman, Austin Jacob; Hetzler, Cameron J; Hinson, Hayley Margaret; Hinson, Madison Leigh; Holley, Clarissa Mae; Howard, Bethany Joy; Hrycyna, Matthew Ryan; Johnson, Hayleigh Elaine; Joseph, Mallorie Kaye; Kerfonta, Caroline Marie; King, Chiara Chevonne; King, Connor Shaughnessy; King, Mary Katherine; Kinney, Ryan Zachary; Laughlin, Nathan Lee; Lausch, Allison Marie; Manns, Carrigen Rachelle; McClain, Ethan Dwyatt; McLeod, Nicholas Paul; Meade, Timothy Charles; Micklow, Lauren Nicole; Moore, Hannah Christine; Morrison II, Aaron Nathaniel; Newsome, Samantha Suzette; Nguyen, Lee-Ann Mai; Palmer, Caitlin Diana; Pfeifer, Emily Margaret; Quillin, Holly Lucille; Reader, Lydia Nicole; Robbins, Maxwell Cordray; Smallwood, Sydney Catherine; Sommers, Adam Joseph; Spivey, Colin Nevin; St. Gelais, Justin David; Stokes, Hannah Lee; Swope, Heidi Renee; Taran, Palina Vladimirovna; Thompson, Kevin Mckee; Totten, Savannah Reese; Tracy, Samuel Evan; Turner, Cameron Adair; Vasa, Sahil Paresh; and Vyas, Sharat Chandra. A/B Honor Roll

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Dufault, William Reid; Elad, Bilola; Ferro, Joseph Benjamin; Ferry, Shelby Grace; Ficara, Sabrina Marie; FitzGerald, Brendan; Fitzgerald, Shaelyn Rose; Fowler, Kennedy Alexis; Furlong, Wyatt Dale; Gaines, Zachary M; Gamble, Austin Kolby; Gioffre, Nicholas Joseph; Glatz, Carson Andrew; Goodwin, Scott Stephen; Grant, Morgan Alyssa; Guido, Nicholas Anthony; Hamer, Warren Cody; Hatt, Henry Miller; Haughton, Darius Jamal; Haughton, Darius Jamal; Hinson, Kyle Joseph; Hobbs, Zachary Scott; Horne, Caroline Joan; Howie, Hope Leigh; Huber, Jacob Paul; Jeffords, Emily Ann; Jennes, Paul Forrest; Jordan, Todd Daniel; Kelly, Sarea Nicole; Kennedy, Mason Alexander; Kerrigan, Lydia Mae; Koh, JunSung; Kopittke, Brittan Elyse; Krueger, Joshua Ezequiel; Lathrope, Garrett Samuel; Levi, Allison Rose; Long, Derek M; Long, Nathan Alexander; Lowery, Edward Isaiah; Lubinecky, Alexander Yuri; Lyons, Jenna Leann; Maddox II, Cedric Covell; Mangum, Brett Alexander; Marlowe, Lauren Marie; McCoy, William Andrew; McKinley, Grace Denali; Michael, Cameron Davis; Mikes, Brooke Ann; Miller, Adam Jonathan; Miller, Miriam Leah; Mitchell, Sabrina Rene; Monjaraz, Charlie Hugo; Moore, Haley Alyssa; Moore, Matthew A; Morgan, Hannah Mckenzie; Nguyen, Minh Thi; Ngwa, Lunic Ade; Niemeyer, Colby Grace; Nieto Ramirez, Ana Pamela; Odle, Olivia Layne; Olson, Jessica Noel; Padoa, Jed Douglas; Paxton, Kaitlyn Nichole; Pensiero, Arianna Raye; Perez, Edwin B; Perry, Elisabeth Emma; Petersen, Matthew Peter; Pfeifer, Thomas Maximilian; Pham, Johnny Nguyen; Pharr, Steven Daniel; Poore, Sydney Frances; Pressley, Lauren; Pruitt, Justin Reed; Queen, Dan H; Reno, Noah William; Richardson, Edward; Richardson, Paul Bryant; Rivera, Angel Luis; Roberts, Remi Rena; Salfia, Patrick Jacob; Saur, Morgan Lee; Schill, Austin James; Schmitz, Jake Anthony; Schubert, Gabrielle L; Schwartz, Ethan Jacob; Schwieger, Ryan Andrew; Seehorn, Charles Lee; Seehorn, Charles Lee; Shaeffer, Ashton Paul; Shermansky, Emily Grace; Shrader, Madison Nicole; Smith, Drake Garrison; 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Moore, Lance Christopher; Moore, Robert R; Moran, Kylie Nicole; Morrison, Cassie Anne; Morrissey, Sean Patrick; Munao, Haleigh Breann; Munshi, Shamsuddin Sharifuddin; Nelson, Peter Zachary; O'Brien, Lara Elizabeth; Owens, Samantha Marshall; Pandoria, Mahima David; Paris, Jillian Morgan; Patel, Amit H; Patel, Kishan V; Patterson, Alexander; Patterson, Nicholas; Petrovsky, Nicole Elizabeth; Pham, Tai Ly; Pillai, Sanam Ajaykumar; Powers, Alissa Marie; Prakash, Katelyn Laura; Quick, Beau Jennings; Ridley, Virginia Maria; Ritch, Halle Alyssa; Roach, Zachary Adam; Rollings, Jack Powers; Ruelas, Gabriel Anthony; Sadek, Amir; Sanchez, Christian Jonathan; Schmitt, Matthew Thomas; Shafer, Cathleen Marie; Sheaffer, Samantha Leigh; Simmons, Bethany Jo; Simon, Jina Symone; Snyder, Patrick Charles; Snyder, Thomas Tucker; Son, Min Joo; Spellman, Brendan Daniel; Steele, Katherine Hannah; Stein, Benjamin Edward; Streuber, Dominic; Titherington, Matthew Joseph; Tucker, Niklas A; Twomey, Chloe; Ulehla, Charlotte Elizabeth; VanDyne, Connor George; VanDyne, Jacob Stephen; VanScoy, William Robert; Verrico, Jacqueline Marie; Visotsky, David V; Wadsworth, Maggie Elaine; Walters, Reagan Kathryn; Walton, Parker James; Ward, Myah Bailey; Watt-Riback, Quinn Austin; Weisberg, Samuel Aaron; Wilson, Kobe David; Wiriden, Chase Garrett; Wolverton, Ryan Evan; and Woodworth, Dylan Thomas. 12th grade: Adams, Arik Paul; Alcantar, Carol Limairy; Andrews, Hunter Daniel; Atkinson, Riley Marie; Ballard, David Lewis; Barber, Jordan Chandler; Barber, Nigel Lorenzo; Benn, Nathan Douglas; Bostic, Olivia Nicole; Bowman, Matthew Alexander; Brazzell, Jerome Percival; Brown, Cheyenne Jean; Brown, Connor David; Butler, Heather Ann; Buttrey, Adam A; Camhi, Stephanie Taylor; Cancian, Emily Rose; Carney, Nickolas James; Carney, Patrick Andrew; Carr, Patrick Timothy; Ciesielski, Jennifer Nicole; Clancy, Charles Dylan; Clinton, Ryan Thomas; Collins, Krista M; Conte, John Peter; Corrigan, Connor John; Cosentino Rosenthal, Carli M; Croutch, Ebony Zhane; Custance, Jacob Allen; Dalla Rosa, Brandon Keeley; Darland, Ryan Gregory; Davidson, Rebecca Lyerly; Davis, Wyatt James; Dedmon, Rachel Estelle; Dodds, Kennedy Megan; Drewery, Michael Edwin; Dula, McKay Jeffrey; Dunn, Brianna Mccarthy; Echevarria, Sydney Iris; Efird, Julian Williams; Esposito, Andrea Suzanne; Fallon, Alexa Reed; Farfour, Madison Anne; Ferguson, Ellis Odbert; Fincher, Philip Carl; Frenette, Sabrina Maria; Fulp, Austin James; Fulton, Aris Noelle; Gallagher, Emma Paige; Garrett, Morgan Lynn; Geraghty, Ryan Patrick; Gertzman, Rachel Moree; Gesner, Liam Brennan; Gorham, Colin Gray; Gray, Kristen Elizabeth; Gutt, Dorothy Elizabeth; Hammond, Charles Russell; Harrell, Colton Dean; Harris, Charlotte Anne; Hasenfus, Jordan A; Hazan, Jacob David; Hazan, Taylor Alice; Hazeltine, Zachary Michael; Hennings, Ashley Marie; Hetzler, Phillip David; Hickman, Carlee Rachell; Hoeksel, Zachery Michael; Holder, Morgan Leah; Ising, Jan; Jenkins, Jack Edward; Johnson, Madison Maners; Kapheim, Brianna Lynn; Kelly, Illyria Marie; Kern, Claire Marguerite; Kerr, Tara Marie; Kingsland, Brooke Marie; Klingerman, Derek Samuel; Kuhn, Samantha Jean; Kumar, Aashna; Lathrope, Erin Hannah; Li, Karin; Lickert, Evan Davis; Lowder, Elijah A; Lowder, Elizabeth Kaitlyn; Lubinecky, Julia Anna; Martin, Armani Bristol; McCulla, Matthew James; McDowall, Erin Melissa; McKinley, Alec Risser; Meadows, Carena J; Miesse, Ariana Van Camp; Mitchell, Amari Anne; Monteith, Ashley Lauren; Morgan, Jack David; Moses, Alexis Marie; Mulzoff, Marshall; Murphy, Ryan William; O'Connor, Matthew James; Ohmstede, Alyssa Marie; Onwuka, Udeh Awam; Osinski, Jennifer Barbara; Parnell, Wesley Matthew; Patel, Monica Uday; Pawline, Devin Regan; Pizii, Madeline Eve; Queen, Sydney Tyler; Rallis, Leah Marie; Reardon, Patrick Bryan; Reilly, Jordan Nicole; Reinecke, Margaret Rylynn; Remele, Noah James; Resor, Jerry Nicholas; Rhyne, Garrett Samuel; Rhyne, Sarah Linnea; Ringo, Jessica Cate; Rojas Gaytan, Ilse Kassandra; Rose, Elizabeth Christine; Sanchez, Maria G; Satterlee, Emily Alyssa; Saur, Brieana Mary; Schrader, Hannah Elisabeth; Sharpe, Jordan O'Neil; Sibley, Christina Brooks; Simpson, David Alexander; Sinopoli, Joseph Angelo; Smith, Taylor Ashley; Taylor, Sarah Autumn; Trevisan, Christopher Valentino; Turner, Bailey Teal; Tutor, Ethan George; Vaca, Morgan Brianne; Vaughn, Matthew Garrett; Waddell, David Michael; Warner, Noelle Marie; Weitz, Brianna Morgan; Wells, Keegan Jordan; Williamson, Southard Dareen; Zaharis, Carson Reed; and Zook, Savannah Jane.

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Education

Monroe middle School Union County Weekly

Honor Roll Antioch Elementary School

A honor roll Third grade: Anish Sai Abburi, Colin Michael Abraham, Zoe Lynn Berwick, Roman Peter Bongiovanni, Meredith Anne Boukidis, Nathan Gray Brownstead, Natalie Genevieve Busch, Jonathan Samuel Camps, Lauren Michelle Camps, Ava Claire Cavallino, Lorelai Emily Davis, Jia Goel Dhir, McKenzie Rose Eason, Colin Maxwell Funk, Ellagrace Morgan Goodman, Caroline Marie Herndon, Iniya Ilamparithi, Anwar Ibrahim Kader, Grant Edward Kelly, Annika Katharina Klezath, Brandon Charles Kuenne, Audrey Turner Kuhn, Davis Martin Ledford, Anna Kathryn Marion, Andrew Ottaway Myers, Isaac Young-Kyu Noesen, Ethan Thomas O'Neil, Keshava Parthasarathy, Shaan Amit Patel, Laura Jean Quadarella, Ryan Matthew Sandler, Hollin Amelia Smith, Benjamin Thomas Sommers, Sanjita Srinath, Haley Janice Williams, Lori Kate Williams, Benjamin David Wolf and Connor Jackson Zilisch.

Fourth grade: Liam McAuley Ahern, Ashley Sierra Apgar, Jason George Beck, Alexander Jay Bhargava, Ananya Sanjeev Bhawsinka, Maanya Bhutani, Andrew Peter Boukidis, Kaitlyn Nicole Call, Colleen Morgan Cravens, Utkarsh Shridhar Dave, Yusuf Hazem El-Gamal, Tyler James Flickinger, Haden Grant Harper, Matthew Craig Huber, Katherine Giardini Kawyn, Emma Grace Kelly, Archita Shrikant Khaire, Jillian Anna MacLaughlin, Sadie Ann Marek, Joely Katherine Martin, Alexander Scott McKinnon, Hannah Reese Merrill, Madison Perry Moraja, Reagan Kathleen Nelson, Rayan Hiren Patel, Emily Perez, Lada Claire Popovich, Molly Lixin Hurley Raiola, Ashley Savannah Reynolds, Luke Vincent Ries, Lacie Isabella Rogers, Taylor Patricia Sibley, Anastasia Ivanovna Sterenzat, John Michael Titherington, Srivaishnavi Voore, Abigail Ann Weissert and Nathaniel Hugo Zelenz. Fifth grade: Anna Marie Abernathy, Nathen Abraham, Emily Danielle Adamo, Alyxandra Michelle Beausoleil, Riley Rose Becker, Lena Faith Borrelli, Jacob Tyler Budzik, Calvin Lucas Carpenter, Aaron Joseph Childers, Rylee Ilianna Climer, Peter Henry Cordier, Joshua Miles Dendy, Ava Francischiello, Katherine Athena Griffey, Kelsey Lauren Haines, Justin Jamil Jenkins, Trent Jonathan Jones, Carter Michael Kjelland, Benjamin Michael Knudson, John Patrick Linner, Chase Joseph Lowe, Lindsey Louise Lutes, Chloe Teresa Luzarraga, Trace Nolan McCament, Jack Denin Milligan, Matthew Daniel Moonan, Gabriella Maia Nascimento, Andrew Maximilian Olivo, Ella Catherine Papke, Karissa MeKai Pelichet, Kenneth Din Pratt, Sophia Elizabeth Randazzo, Ethan Joseph Scharf, Alexandra Maria Schuijt, Elizabeth Catherine Shuck, William Young Shuck, Jalen Eugene Simon, Ashlyn Parker Sullivan, Lyvia Morgan Trimp, Jonathan Alexander Vaughn, Karlie Lora Weinberg, Jake Michael Westall, Riley Grace Williams, Brennan Christopher Wirt and Molly Jane Zazzaro. A/B Honor Roll Third grade: Khalid Bakri Abdelaziz, Gannon Joseph Anthony, Jake Andrew Battenfield, Zackary James Beausoleil, Michaela Bentley

Benfield, Annabella Maria Bernard, Virginia Magdalena Butler, Maeve Elizabeth Clark, Jordan Elizabeth Cobb, Camryn Yvonne Dendy, Caleb Jimin Do, Sienna Madison Droze, Ayla Reese Finley, Gabrielle Olivia Fivas, Maya Nicole Fuchs, Isabella Gomez, William Conner Grant, Callie Anne Hiteshew, Nathaniel Davis Holbert, Hadlee Lynn Hoover, Kyle Richard Hutchinson, Madelyn Reily James, Jared Michael Janpol, Lucy Summerlin Jones, Trevin Julius Jones, Alexandra Camille Lehman, Grant Wesley Lindenberg, Jacob Tyler London, Christopher Wesley Mangum, Carter Amil McClain, Luke Thomas McKelvey, Madison Elizabeth Montgomery, Margaret Vaughan Morgan, Diana Maria Moshkovsky, Alexis Veronica Payton, Benjamin Boyd Pritchard, Drew Thomas Schilling, Luke Madonna Scott, Kaidan Keiko Smathers, Cheyenne Leigh Thomas, Tyler Douglas Tonucci, Joseph Alexander Vysotsky, Madeline Brook Wallace, Jax Rocco Wellenreiter and Evan Michael Wiggers.

Fourth grade: Cameron Drake Allen, Isabel Ann Barrett, Frank Alexander Bates, Zachary Duncan Boulware, Alexis Reece Carlson, Ryan Joseph Davis, Akhil Vathathmaja Gajjala, Gavin James Galarpe, Allison Michelle Hall, Bryson Scott Jones, Addison Lilly Keener, Victoria Amanda Knight, Amelia Borden Knudson, Savni Kothi, Peyton Elizabeth Link, William Mangum, Christopher Deion Muraya, Lauryn Elizabeth Murphy, Sathvik Obuli, Avery Kathleen Painter, Graciela Maria Pakledinaz, Gia Pinkesh Patel, Conor Michael Quadarella, Elizabeth Caroline Ritter, Riley Brooke Schauer, Charles Harris Stevens, Parker Paul Stevens, Aiden Richard Taylor, Cooper Lee Taylor, Elena Elizabeth Vrettos, Mason Alexander Williams and Sean Palmer Zalaquett. Fifth grade: Michael Alexander Aquino, Peter Francesco Aquino, Dylan Paolo Baldoni, Joseph John Battista, Sabrina Pearl Becht, Christian William Belus, Thomas Braeden Blackwelder, Sky Samone Brown, Grace Anna Brownstead, Corban Michael Bruce, Britney Mariela Cabrera, Alexandra Diane Cellucci, Gabrielle Marie Citrano, Caroline Kristen Clark, Ethan Christopher Cobb, Jackson Frederick Crawford, Alan Joseph Cronin, Caroline Elizabeth Curtis, Jacob Stephen Czupryna, Wesley Michael Duff, Kelsie Elena Eagy, Nicholas Saville Eagy, Eli Vincenzo Failla, Emory Fisher, Kylie Paige Fitzgerald, Nicole Sheridan FitzGerald, Isabella Kathyrn Fivas, Kyle James Frazier, Nathan David Fuchs, Emma Katherine Garner, Camden Joseph Wallace Gist, Janyd David Houghton, Dane Hunter Johnson, Abigail Hendrix Jones, Ariana Elise Kelly, Taylor Ashtyn Knowles, Benjamin Ryan Kollwitz, Noelle Erin Kuhn, Joshua Daniel Lathan, Michael Alexander Laughlin, Maya Bernice Liesman, Vasilios Alexandros Limbanovnos, Elijah Craig Long, Liam Patrick Luedtke, Kayla Ivanna Marcos, Madison Grace McDonald, Carly Anne Montgomery, Elijah Jung-Soo Noesen, Khushi Dipak Patel, Ashley Rose Phillips, Maleah Ashanti Proctor, Eleanor Lucille Schoel, Ryan Edward Sedlacek, Jackson Alexander Sharpless, Nicholas Robert Snowdon, Jack Thomas Egan Stewart, Payton Strome, Thomas Michael Theobald, Nicholas Albert Tobia, McNeil Rea Toomey, Skanda Vasuki, Ava Sofia Vazquetelles, Jesse Roan Vickery, Elanna Michele Williams, Savannah June Yanz, Natalie Eryn York and Riley Joseph Zeis.

Weddington Elementary School Veronia Abrahim, Sarah Anderko, Aaron Applegate, Jordan Barone, Isabella Beilke, Charlie Boyd, Laksh Brahmbhatt, Lon Callis, Bryce Carney, Sarah Cho, Andrew Cook, Michael Cooper, Kelsie Culbreath, Charles Davidson, Maxwell Dell, Elijah Dembe, Brock Dickson, Mia Dixie, Alexandra Doyle, Lydia Dunn, Jordan Felipe, Sedona Finley, John Gibson, Maxwell Greenberg, Austin Hammer, Jessica Holler, Alyssa Holmes, Eden Howard, Aaditya Jampani, Sejal Johnson, Hudson Jones, Meghan Klingerman, Joshua Kubie, Hannah Layton, Curtis Leaver, Ansleigh Lewis, Grayson Lucas, Joshua Madrigal, Emma Manning, Haden Marcellini-Soto, Jonah Mathews, Nicholas McMillian, Lydia Melton, Gabriel Montognese, Molly Moore, Spencer Moore, Jonathan Moy, Amelia Napoli, Vaness Nnaji, Carley Nunn, Connor O'Keefe, Angelica Pererva, Brandon Peters, Abigail Pfizenmaier, Brigit Pingel, Zoe Poteat, Alexander Reese, Natalie Reid, Devin Reinhardt, Riona Roberts, Priyanka Samuel, Natalia Scheinson, Taylor Sharp, Erin Smith, Aleksandra Spencer, Rachel St. Gelais, Abigail Sutfin, Sakthi Thanigai, Halle Thigpen, Ava Thuresson, Julie Warren, Greyden Whitfield and Madison Williams.

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A Honor Roll Sixth grade: Olivia Nicole Abounader, Abril Andrea Arteaga Deleon, Caitlin Whitley Byrd, Tyler James Carroll, Dayana Castrejon, Heidi ChavarriaGonzalez, Ellen Kathleen Chickoree, Jacob Michael Chisholm, Juan Jose Cortes-Resendiz, Bradley Jackson dela Paz, Itzel Delaluz Mendez, Averie Leigh Earnheart, Jackson Blake Edwards, Zoe Imani Gainey, Kristine Danielle Griffen, Shaliyah Nyree Griffin, Marisol Guerrero, Itzayana Gutierrez, Bailey D Hance, Abdi Jared Hernandez, Kelis Shyan Houston, Shayla Zhane Houston, Sierra Anise Jackson, Abigail Leigh Keller, Geidy Areceli Maldonado-Cruz, Azaria Dejahnee Massey, Zamaria Lenor McGriff, Parker Monroe Moore, Selah May Newey, Jonathan Elijiah Nicholson, Kailla Dayana Reyes, Perlita Abigail Rios-Pacheco, Ruth Marisela Rodriguez, Natalie Elizabeth Ruiz, Bryan G. Sanchez, Annahlise G Santos, Kylie Lane Shaw, Sydney Elise Shaw, Emily Hope Tetreault, Alondra S Valadez-Rios and Jonas Valenzuela-Ponce. Seventh grade: Helen Cardoso, Rachel Renee Chew, Alexa Corin Dillard, Chloe Alexis Richardson, Tristan John Sheffield, Cristofer Silva and Victoria Yercheck. Eighth grade: William Henry Helms. A/B Honor Roll Sixth grade: Jessica Mayra Andablo, Kimberly Anguiano Estrada, Armando C. Araujo, Tamya Lashae Austin, Kristen Marie Ayers, Evalexandra Badillo-Belmont, Rahaf Bajdough, Erika Barojas Chavarria, Andrew Barrera-Arrieta, Sebastian Bautista, Joshua Hayden Bechtel,

Brianne P Bensavage, Hillary Berman-Flores, Elver Betancur-Jabana, Jordan Maliek Black, Jay Micheal Blakeney, Anallely Isabella Bonilla, Sha'Ron Jamil Byers, Anilu Angelina Capote, Dominick Carlsen, Abraham Castaneda, Gianna Rose Castellano, Karen Abigail Castillo, Marisela Cervantes-Fuerte, Karynton Janelle Clark, Irvin ContrerasGutierrez, Yarely Cuamacateco, Jadyn Burnett Curtain, Jose Diaz, JohnCarlos Figueroa-Toledo, Valeria Flores Mendez, Kenia Meilai Flores, Daniela Flores-Melchor, Jamya Jamoya' Funderburk, Maico Galindo-Mota, Ivan R. Garcia, Daisy G. Gomez, Edward Michael Gorman, Edgar Sandoval Gutierrez, Naadia Kamillah Haamid Sumpter, Deshaune Lorenzo Hall, Ruth Naomi Hernandez, Aridai Hernandez-Capote, Cody Edward Herrick, Ryan Thomas Holden, Angelina Rose Humble, Keyla Jimenez, Yoselin Juarez Rojas, Jeston Spence Laney, Neqayvius Isaiah McLendon, Iyanna McLeod, Morgan Aaliya Mcneely, Anuki Mnatobishvili, Geniecea Shrell Moore, Odaly Morales Feliciano, Christopher A Morales, Leslie Nicole Moreno, Joshua David Morton, Tyrique Daion Moser-Cureton, Kalijah Crystal Nieves, Estrella Ordonez Macdonel, Melonie Heidy Orduna-Villarreal, Larissa Raeann Palacios, Brenda Arrely Perez, Heidi Picazo Gonzalez, Adriana Price, Esmeralda Quintana Romero, Gisselle Anahi Quiroz, Jenny Ramirez-Villagomez, Melissa Rivera-Franco, Jahstel Aveion Rorie, Melanie Sanchez, Rosalina Sanchez-Gloria, LaKrista Sanders, Arianna Crystal Santos-Walker, Kayleigh Elisabeth Sherrod, Alexa Eve Shure, Melissa Silva Sanchez, Robert Lee Smith, Casey Alexander Stoner, Emir Rustamovich Suliyev, Nicole Ashley Torres, Jezebel Vega, Andy Velasquez, Michelle Emily Velasquez, Michelle A. Venegas, Alexis Ivan Villa, Mary Guadalupe Villa-Munoz, Jaylene Viruete, Ashli Renita Walker, Priscella Juanita Jeanell

Warren, Talissa Ruth'Ann Watkins, Tristyn Renae Wiggins, Asia Sharice Williams, Avannah Lynn Williams, Danielle A Williams, Devin Jay Williams, Natalie Sherry Winiarski, Jonathan Jackson Woody, Michael Daniel Zapata and Jeff Zhuo. Seventh grade: Keyla Albarez-Miranda, Carmen Elena Arellano Flores, Litzy Cristal Azua Aparicio, Sasha Angelica Barrios, Brianna Bost, Dayvion Mils Brock, Briyana Nicole Clyburn, Perla Contreras-Salcedo, Avery Rose Corby, Jarius Pierre Dickerson, Yhanelly Galeana, Brandon Garcia-Roman, Sidney Garner Goodwin, Adrianna Marie Harmon, Maximus Walker Helms, Kiara Ivelisse Hernandez Peredo, Deborah Hernandez, Christopher J Holden, Jose Jimenez Solache, Brandon Isaias Marquez, Hannah Nicole Massey, Kharis Janet McGee, Nathan Charles Newberry, Jose Jonathan Ocampo, Daija Marie Oden, Melane Andrea Ortiz, Ashley Jordan Parker, Jacob Patrick Parker, Victor Manuel PeraltaMartinez, Faviana Isabel Petru, Amy Rivera Franco, Jennifer Rojas-Sanchez, Jamese Oddyssey Roman, Devon Quantez Salmond, Zariya Marquita Stewart, Abigail TinocoBecerra, Jorge Vejar-Guitierrez, Aaliyah Samajh Williams and Sulema Yepes-Garcia. Eighth grade: Cameron A Aguilar, Yuridia Ambrosio, Aaron Paul Beckham, Elijah Bost, Kirsten Margret Coffey, Alexis Nicole Crowder, Tyler Michael Funderburke, Abigail Galindo-Mota, Crystal Guillen, Aulixandra Dominique Hardin, Danielle Johnson, Brenda Jasmine Ocampo, Christopher Ramirez, Blanca Fernanda Rodriguez, Abbigail Elizabeth Sanders, Madelyn Anna Santos, Ollie Van Shepherd, Karimah Hanan Testman and Alec Leroy Westmoreland.

New Salem Elementary School A Honor Roll Third grade: Will Brooks, Holden Williams and Gracie Yarbrough.

Walker Carpenter, Mia Gilmore, Madison Morse, Grayson Slusher, Jayden Thomas, Tori Burr, John Curtis Flynn, Pearson McCollum, Ashley McLain, Ava Mullis and Makaiyla Stegall.

Fourth grade: Jacey Hicks, Luke Jordan, Jadah Kelley, Brayden Keziah, Megan Morse, Ashton Mullis, Kristin Oliver, Brody Owens, Delaney Furr, Skye Harrington, Gage Howard, Lela Parker and Reagan Purvis.

Fourth grade: Emma Coppedge, Justin Ivey, Grant Miller, Madelyn Parker, Addison Rule, Karlie Russell, Kayla Stewart, Garrett Stilwell, Ivy Baucom, Colby Davis, Samantha Davis, Skye Evans, Justin Melton, Hunter Philemon, Russell Robinson, Nicholas Ruholl, Tinley Rumley, Dylan Stilwell, Logan Sullivan, Brooke Tomberlin, Abby Vaughn, Olivia Brame and Makayla Outen.

Fifth grade: Caleb Baucom, Connor Baucom, Jersey Smith, Sarah Warren, Cayden Bell, Patrick Burke, Dylan Little, Sydney Wingo, Sallie Parker, Graydon Austin, Clayton Mullis, Savannah Wallace, Riley York A/B Honor Roll Third grade:

Fifth grade: Domonic Diaz, Madison Grimland, Ruby Mullis, Kristen Polk, Bret Pressley, Mary Starnes, Pressley Taylor, Jill Tice, Blake Underwood, Jordan Brooks, Brianna Greene, Emma Kafitz, Rheya Mullis and Grant Tarlton.

Shiloh Elementary School A Honor Roll Third grade: Arnold, Kyra Joy; Atwell, Delaney; Barnett, Lily; Cheek, Kyleigh; Cooke, Maddie; Dawkins, Vanessa; DeJesus, Leslie; Hill, Makayla; Hurtado, Sofia; Kane, Taryn; Louprette, Lucas; Magnotta, Mikayla; McGinniss, Megan; McLeod, Madison; Moore, Matthew; Rios, Gaby; and Tarsia, Cason. Fourth grade: Brown, Ainsley; Burgess, Breanna; Ridge, Austin; and Svarischchuk, Vadim.

Martinez, Sebastian; Nguyen, Zach; Nunn, Zachary; Palmer, Garrett; Parra-Santiago, Nathan; Phelps, Olivia; Reid, Nakierra; Rogers, Anneliese; Russell, Hailey; Saunders, Kayla; Talley, Aiden; Taylor, Olivia; Thornton, Sarah; and Williams, Ly’ana.

Fifth grade: Arnold, Dakota; Delgado, Adrianna; and Goodwin, Morgan.

Fourth grade: Alamos, Felicity; Alexander, Talia; Brantley, Brianne; Brooks, Lily; Castello, Sammy; Chassard, Sofia; Chernyy, Nikita; Dubisz, Ava; Dumbuya, Margaret; England, Grace; Fernandez, Pablo; Giles, Catherine; Hailu, Madan; Harrington, Micala; Lockso, Annabelle; Ludwig, Kayla; Marsh Oliver, Kaelan; Mills, Evan; Murdasov, Vlad; Murphy, Raegan; Ocampo, Elexa; Roy, Brandon; Taborda, Daniel; and Taylor, Michael.

A/B Honor Roll Third grade: Barratt, Sean; Bresnahan, Michael; Cabellero, Mallory; Devine, Xander; Frye, Mallory; Gallagher, Gana; Gimenez, Jeanene; Guicheteau, Nathan; Hernandez, Justina; Howard, Luke; Kane, Alexa; Karcha, Leah; Kerkhoff, Hayden; Lukens, Evan; Macari, Sophia; MacFarlane, Kyla; Malady, Ryan;

Fifth grade: Ashfield, Dawson; Austria, Chris; Bennett, Emily; Boyd, Eric; Caven, Casey; Chaffin, Logan; Dumbuya, Sadu; Eberhardt, Brooke; Fecker, Riley; Garcia, Vanessa; Guptill, Kaitlin; Hill, Matt; Hojnowski, Grace; Lozova, Diana; Magnotta, Joshua; Marossy, Sara; Salomon, Alexa; Talley, Jonathan; and Wheeler, Tristan.

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faith & Religion

News & Notes

Faith-based class now offered at Harmony Dance Center INDIAN TRAIL – People wanting a good workout with a healthy dose of spirituality can join a new faith-based class at Harmony Dance Center. The Faith Fitness class, which uses the acronym F.A.I.T.H. (Faith And Fitness Integrated To Honor God), is a new cardio dance class offered to moms and their children who are 5 years old and older. The class also is open to single women and begins with small group time geared toward children, “but relevant for all.” Attendees follow the session by dancing to a contemporary worship service “with a great beat,” according to a news release. Natalie Banzhof, the class instructor, is a home-schooling mom of two children with a combined 11 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, fitness class instructor and small group leader for youth. She holds a master’s degree in teaching from Wright State University, where she was a cheerleader and cheer coach. Banzhof originally launched the class for home-schooling families, but the program also is open to teachers, schools, churches, dance studios and private groups, the release said. Weekly sessions are held on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Harmony Dance Center. Attendees pay by the individual class, and each class costs $3 per person or $5 for a family. Call 704840-6609 for more information. Harmony Dance Center is located at 5520 Cannon Drive. Tabitha’s Workshop reaching out through cards INDIAN TRAIL – The monthly Tabitha’s Workshop at Indian Trail Presbyterian Church will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The program is a ministry where participants make cards for individuals who are ill or unable to attend church. The cost to participate in the program is $10. Call 704-821-8751 for more information. Indian Trail Presbyterian is located at 200 Indian Trail Road S. Church to celebrate opening of new store, coffee shop MONROE – Shining Light Baptist Church will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony later this month for The Harbour House, the church’s new coffee shop, www.unioncountyweekly.com

bookstore and resale store. The ceremony and grand opening event will take place Nov. 25, a Tuesday, at 10 a.m. Church leaders and members, as well as Monroe Mayor Bobby Kilgore, plan to attend. Find more information about The Harbour House at www.harbourhousebookstore.homestead.com. Shining Light Baptist and The Harbour House are located at 2541 Old Charlotte Hwy. GLOW event for fourth- and fifthgraders at Weddington UMC WEDDINGTON – Children in fourth and fifth grades are invited to GLOW, a special event that will take place Friday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weddington United Methodist Church in the church’s family life center. GLOW will feature “crazy games,” pizza and an opportunity for kids to hear “the Gospel message like (they’ve) never heard it before,” according to a church newsletter. Attendees are invited to bring friends to the event. Call Carolyn at 704-814-1312 for more information. Weddington UMC is located at 13901 Providence Road. Donuts and Donations to benefit local families in need WESLEY CHAPEL – Siler Presbyterian Church is hosting Donuts and Donations on the first and third Sundays of each month. The next event is slated for Sunday, Nov. 16, at 9:30 a.m. People are encouraged to bring nonperishables that can be used to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner. The donations will be given to local families in need. People who attend and donate will receive free doughnuts. Donuts and Donations takes place in the church fellowship hall. Find more information at www.silerchurch.org. Siler Presbyterian is located at 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road. Send us your faith news! Have a church yard sale coming up? Is your youth group hosting a fundraiser car wash for missions? Will your performance team be presenting a holiday concert or stage production? Well, let us know! Send an email with your news or announcement to josh@unioncountyweekly.com. Be sure to include dates and times for special events, as well as any cost associated. Announcements should be sent two weeks in advance to ensure inclusion. Union County Weekly • Nov. 13 to 19, 2014 • Page 15

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Home Sales

A breakdown of recent home sales Homes Sold Average Sales Price

in Union County Date sold

Address

sale price

Date sold

sale price

28079

28104

Blackstone 414 Castlestone Lane 10/10 512 Hidden Manor Drive 10/3 Brookhaven 1032 Westbury Drive 10/23 1106 Longwood Court 10/9 Eaglecrest 200 Falcon Ridge 10/20 Emerald Lake 2128 Flagstick Drive 10/17 Fairfield Plantation 6600 Stoney Ridge Road 10/31 8003 April Lane 10/14 Fairhaven 1028 Mountain Laurel Court 10/30 1710 Yellow Daisy Drive 10/24 1832 Yellow Daisy Drive 10/23 1850 Yellow Daisy Drive 10/15 1245 Afternoon Sun Road 10/7 Forest Park 501 White Oak Lane 10/30 707 Pesca Lane 10/29 316 Tamarack Drive 10/8 Highgate 1008 Clover Crest Lane 10/17 3050 Kings Manor Drive 10/9 Hunley Creek 8290 Hunley Ridge Road 10/24 Kerry Greens 2229 Coatsdale Lane 10/20 7022 Copeland Court 10/14 Kings Grant 2009 King Richards Court 10/23 Lake Forest Preserve 2021 Weddington Lake Drive 10/30 Mill Ridge Estates 6124 Stevens Mill Road 10/30 Rose Hill 2007 Climbing Rose Lane 10/14 Stevens Mill 1260 Mill Race Lane 10/30 Stratford Hall 1908 Rapidan Lane 10/28 The Courtyards at Weddington Road 905 Morningstar Lane 10/31 904 Morningstar Lane 10/31 909 Morningstar Lane 10/31 1007 Quincy Hollow Drive 10/31 Willowbrook 3628 Wild Rose Court 10/14 3238 Shadow Lake Lane 10/1

Address

$412,000 $381,000 $617,500 $685,000 $365,000 $205,000 $111,000 $242,675 $184,900 $238,901 $218,355 $210,000 $179,000 $76,100 $105,000 $135,000 $710,000 $856,000 $176,960 $161,500 $180,000 $232,900 $516,000 $175,000 $717,343 $245,000 $716,670 $301,430 $401,500 $363,705 $300,205 $260,000 $218,000

Alexis Pointe 5808 Autumn Trace Lane 10/31 5800 Barefoot Lane 10/10 Arbor Glen 2111 Hunters Trail Drive Oct .30 Beacon Hills 8002 Beacon Hills Road 10/30 Bent Creek 2022 Makin Drive Oct.13 2029 Makin Drive Oct.10 Bonterra 1020 Backstretch Blvd. 10/31 1005 Equipoise Drive 10/3 Brandon Oaks 2012 Farmingham Lane 10/22 2000 Canopy Drive 10/21 1006 Linstead Drive 10/20 5002 Breeze Lane 10/20 3014 Rosewater Lane 10/16 3006 Canopy Drive 10/14 1007 Sipes Place 10/8 1117 Cooper Lane 10/3 2001 Rosewater Lane 10/3 7005 Fountainbrook Drive 10/2 Brittany Downs 5012 Jacquelyne Drive 10/30 1811 Travis Court 10/1 Brookstone Village 3409 Brookstone Trail 10/14 Country Hills 7611 Surry Lane 10/28 Country Woods 9022 Birch Court 10/17 Country Woods East 2244 Redwood Drive 10/30 Crismark 2111 Less Traveled Trail 10/31 Deerstyne 3705 Elk Way 10/24 3500 Elk Way 10/5 Fieldstone 1010 Lavender Lane 10/29 Fieldstone Farm 1018 Gwinmar Road 10/27 Glendalough 4438 Marlay Park 10/24 1909 Seefin Court 10/14 4417 Roundwood Court 10/6 Hemby Acres 5804 Hillcrest Circle 10/17 Hemby Commons 2021 Galena Chase Drive 10/29

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$86,500 $117,000 $160,000 $116,000 $179,000 $192,500 $209,305 $247,885 $156,000 $244,900 $245,000 $198,000 $225,000 $228,000 $233,000 $274,000 $194,000 $199,030 $126,020 $110,000 $138,000 $155,000 $189,900 $189,000 $188,000

Oct. 2014

Date sold

Address

Hemby Woods 2719 Faith Lane 10/17 Holly Park 3004 Harvest Red Road 10/10 1008 Helleri Drive 10/1 Hunters Pointe 744 Riding Crop Court 10/24 425 Hunters Point Drive 10/3 Lake Park 6805 Creft Circle 10/30 5615 Ginger Lane 10/15 6105 Creft Circle 10/14 3906 Logan Circle 10/3 Sheridan 2020 Clover Hill Road 10/30 3034 Thorndale Road 10/24 1000 Cabra Court 10/2 Shiloh Trace 1307 Langdon Terrace Drive 10/21 5901 Lindley Crescent Drive 10/17 Stoney Creek 204 Thompson Court 10/6 Tallwood Estates II 412 Foxglove Lane 10/23 Taylor Glenn 4020 Magna Lane 10/17 6006 Magna Lane 10/10 6015 Magna Lane 10/2 2013 Magna Lane 10/1 The Enclaves at Crismark 2001 Thurston Drive 10/31 Traewyck 3201 Creek Trail Road 10/30 Valley Estates 135 Pickett Circle 10/20 Wellington Place 4216 Waxhaw Indian Trail Road 10/13

sale price

$140,000 $207,900 $219,000 $288,100 $224,000 $177,000 $225,000 $172,000 $205,000 $330,000 $316,125 $254,500 $240,000 $200,000 $284,500 $510,000 $232,000 $277,500 $227,500 $148,900 $341,235 $146,000 $95,000 $105,888

28112

$344,920 $342,320 $219,409 $229,500 $256,000 $286,250 $269,933 $90,000 $169,500

Brooks Farm 2108 Gambrel Way 10/17 833 Harvest Way 10/22 Canterbury 1002 Marion Lee Road 10/24 Heathloch 2419 Dellwood Drive 10/3 Hemby Woods 805 Johnson St. S. 10/28 Hidden Valley 1205 Keswick Place 10/20 Lake View Estates 1220 Rosa Drive 10/8 Lakeview Estates

$119,500 $123,000 $122,900 $265,331 $25,000 $238,000 $325,000

Oct. 2013

235 $279,234

152 $297,401 Date sold

Address

1707 Lakeview Drive 10/24 1503 Lakeview Drive 10/31 Parkwood Crossing 5306 Stonewood Drive 10/31 Southwood Acres 5928 Newell Drive 10/31 Woodfield 2001 Trey Court 10/13

sale price

$156,000 $189,000 $125,000 $249,000 $134,000

28110 Barbee Farms 2915 Dairy Farm Drive 10/9 Blair Heights 1509 Spring St. 10/30 Boulevard Park 2530 Kempsar Lane 10/30 Breckonridge 4713 Aldersbrook Drive 10/10 Brook Valley 3027 Streamlet Way 10/16 Cameron Wood 4408 Richland Court 10/15 Chelsea Place 6030 Abbey Way 10/24 Cornerstone 4509 Capstone Drive 10/28 2311 Jacobs Court 10/20 2424 Damascus Drive 10/3 Country Club Estates 2731 Rolling Hills Drive 10/1 Country Manor 3600 Haigler Road 10/31 Crooked Creek Estates 4321 Ethel Sustar Drive 10/15 5206 Sustar Drive 10/9 Dogwood Acres 1908 Overhill Drive 10/30 Greenwood Acres 217 Wesley Woods Road 10/27 Hamilton Place 241 Pumpkin Place 10/28 3906 Waxwood Drive 10/10 Hampton Meadows 5015 Hampton Meadows Road 10/3 Hillsdale 610 Hillsdale Drive 10/27 Lakeside 1027 Zephyr Circle 10/8 Long Brooke

$127,000 $55,600 $119,900 $157,200 $237,500 $215,000 $174,750 $136,000 $152,000 $163,900 $220,000 $227,500 $236,000 $217,400 $128,000 $144,900 $270,000 $159,774 $118,000 $116,500 $195,000

Address

Oct. 2012 196 $244,850 Date sold

sale price

1112 Coy Way 10/28 $143,000 5910 Prestwick Lane 10/24 $115,000 3021 Viola Lane 10/3 $157,000 Meriwether 2009 Fort Manden Drive 10/17 $144,800 1012 Salmon River Drive 10/14 $128,000 Myers Meadows 4311 Atkinson Way 10/24 $145,000 3117 Mcgee Lane 10/8 $177,000 Old Gate 4820 Campobello Drive 10/31 $417,500 Reflections 1314 Reflections Drive 10/3 $166,500 Rocky River Estates 3404 Deer Track Lane 10/22 $116,000 508 Brookside Drive 10/1 $128,000 Rollins Pointe 4714 Rollins Pointe Drive 10/22 $275,299 Sandalwood 5110 Darby Drive 10/29 $95,000 5109 Chelsey Drive 10/28 $126,000 Serenity Hills 216 Meadow Wind Court 10/24 $144,000 Shaver Farms 6744 Hwy. 601 10/10 $225,750 St Johns Forest 4820 Manchineel Lane 10/24 $172,278 4403 Marys Point Road 10/14 $165,000 703 Watermelon Way 10/1 $156,160 4807 Manchineel Lane 10/1 $145,490 The Oaks At Camden 2220 Old Camden Road 10/30 $219,000 Twelve Oaks 1201 Tara Plantation Blvd. 10/1 $379,900 Village Lake 1017 Waterview Lane 10/14 $291,900 Waterford 3515 Fola Drive 10/16 $300,000 Wensley Park 313 Dexter Place 10/21 $120,000 Wesley Chapel 500 Galesburg Drive 10/31 $165,000 Willoughby Woods 309 Wildwood Road 10/16 $167,500 Wincrest 4601 Odessa Place 10/28 $191,500 4704 Odessa Place 10/21 $176,000 Winding Creek 1604 Schiller Drive 10/21 $289,990 Windy Ridge 2524 Spring Breeze Way 10/22 $180,200 (see Home Sales on page 17)

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Home Sales (continued from page 16) Date sold

Address

2755 Gusty Lane 10/20 Woodlands Creek 2720 Woodlands Creek Drive 10/31 2708 Woodlands Creek Drive 10/17 Yorkshire 3011 Rochester Court 10/3 3107 Manchester Ave. 10/1

sale price

$156,000 $244,500 $221,575 $236,000 $172,000

28173 Anklin Forest 3912 Widgeon Way 10/23 Berkshire 5318 Greyfriar Court 10/6 Briarcrest 5400 Radcliffe Drive 10/29 Copper Run 1412 Huntcliff Drive 10/31 1337 Huntcliff Drive 10/27 Cureton 8211 Caesars Head Drive 10/31 3013 Connells Point Avenue 10/30 3112 Bidwell Avenue 10/28 8509 Whitehawk Hill Road 10/24 3000 Chasbury Park Drive 10/14 3011 Arsdale Road 10/1 2799 Collaroy Road 10/1 Demere 4805 St Simons Terrace 10/6 Firethorne 1100 Shinnecock Lane 10/10 1021 Berwick Court 10/3 Hazel Ridge 2153 Darian Way 10/31 Hermitage Place 8208 Poplar Grove Circle 10/31 3604 Truxton Court 10/16 Hollister 908 Five Leaf Lane 10/30 401 Five Leaf Lane 10/17 500 Chase Prairie Lane 10/15 Hunter Oaks 801 Carver Pond Lane 10/23 Lawson 2104 Trading Ford Drive 10/31 4608 Pearmain Drive 10/29 1108 Brough Hall Drive 10/23 2105 Stephens Square Lane 10/14 4212 Oxford Mill Road 10/14 2156 Lord Proprietor Lane 10/3 4231 Oxford Mill Road 10/2 Leisure Acres 2809 Baker Circle 10/20 Millbridge 4002 Fallondale Road 10/30 3008 Fallondale Road 10/30 1301 Ridgehaven Road 10/10 1000 Oakmere Road 10/8 3205 Bridgewick Road 10/7 New Towne Village 1202 Haden Drive 10/29 4504 Sandtyn Drive 10/21 1504 Niall Lane 10/2 Oak Brook 9121 Valley Brook Court 10/7 Oak Hill Plantation 5207 Black Oak Lane 10/24 Old Hickory 3508 Hickory Nut Court 10/2

$415,000 $302,000 $316,000 $459,515 $389,455 $462,105 $274,000 $283,000 $350,000 $490,000 $392,000 $523,098 $241,000 $1,232,500 $760,000 $415,000 $160,600 $158,500 $384,883 $571,000 $430,000 $403,250 $337,500 $392,840 $350,000 $296,000 $400,145 $362,000 $444,000 $145,000 $280,000 $200,000 $305,000 $245,000 $251,000 $188,000 $246,000 $245,000 $615,000 $210,000

Address

Date sold

Park Providence 2404 Coltsgate Road 10/6 Potter Downs 2219 Potter Downs Drive 10/30 Providence Acres 634 Cottonfield Circle 10/29 Providence Downs 9007 Unbridle Lane 10/14 1508 Sir Gallahan Court 10/3 9214 Unbridle Lane S. 10/1 Providence Grove 8113 Madrigal Court 10/17 Providence Pines 6801 Providence Road 10/30 Providence Ridge 8915 Nellie Lane 10/7 Robinwood 9501 Dovewood Place 10/29 Shannon Vista 5514 Marchetti Drive 10/30 1608 Palazzo Drive 10/15 5508 Marchetti Drive 10/6 Silver Creek 5511 Silver Creek Drive 10/30 Steeple Chase 138 Weddington Church Road 10/24 Summerhill Estates 8020 Hillanby Court 10/10 Summerwood 208 Summerwood Place 10/14 The Chimneys of Marvin 10100 Stonesby Lane 10/15 The Glen at Wesley Oaks 6702 Wesley Glen Drive 10/10 The Oaks on Providence 7808 Forest Oaks Lane 10/30 The Preserve at Marvin 12021 Carolina Cherry Lane 10/28 11005 White Dogwood Lane 10/3 The Reserve 2726 Liberty Hall Court 10/6 The Retreat 231 Old Post Road 10/10 Triple C Mini Ranches 8111 Waxhaw Creek Road 10/20 Tuscany 2020 Madeira Circle 10/6 Valhalla 8323 Viking Drive 10/30 8601 Prince Valiant Drive 10/15 Weddington Chase 2211 Highland Forest Drive 10/30 7106 Stonehaven Drive 10/28 7302 Stonehaven Drive 10/1 Weddington Trace 1410 Smoketree Court 10/8 Wesley Oaks 6305 Crosshall Place 10/1 Woodhall 9004 Woodhall Lake Drive 10/3

sale price

$231,000 $220,000 $310,000 $700,000 $565,000 $732,000 $286,000 $244,500 $343,500 $325,000 $343,197 $301,365 $299,273 $372,900 $266,000 $57,000 $148,000 $555,000 $421,000 $212,000 $821,195 $913,431 $350,000 $545,810 $175,000 $365,900 $435,000 $810,000 $689,900 $625,000 $570,000 $567,632 $325,000 $655,000

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Calendar 11.14.14 Friday

South Monroe Church barbecue, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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 10-plate minimum is required for delivery. All proceeds go to local and foreign missions. South Monroe Church, 1320 S. Hayne St., Monroe

11.14.14 Friday

Girls Night Out, 5 to 8 p.m.

The Alliance for Children will host a party – a Girls Night Out get-together to invest in the bright future of children/ The event will display new and gently-used clothing for purchase to benefit the alliance. Admission is free, and the night consists of prizes, raffles, drinks and appetizers. It’s a great way to recycle your unwanted items, help raise funds and have fun with friends. Call Kim Wolfe at 704-226-1407 for details. Alliance for Children, 105 Cedar St., Monroe

Nov. 14

Saturday

Rosehill Artist Showcase, 4 to 6 p.m.

The Rosehill will 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

11.15.14 Saturday

CMC-Union celebrates opening of Women’s and Children Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The community is invited to help celebrate the opening of CMC-Union’s new Women and Children’s Center at the grand-opening event. There will be fun, entertaining activities for the whole family to enjoy such as a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, free stuffed animals for children, entertainment by local performers, free food, therapy dogs, prizes and giveaways. Also, guests will get a first look at the new center which will soon provide advanced women and children's care in Union County. The hospital will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Crayons, craft supplies and coloring pages will be available at the event to create a personalized note or drawing for the child who will receive your shoebox. After the event is over, your shoebox gift will be delivered to a deserving child in another part of the world, and you will be able to follow your box online to see its final destination. Call 704-631-0983, or visit CarolinasHealthCare.org/ UnionOpening for more information. CMC-Union, 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe

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11.15.14 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

11.22.14 Saturday

Common Heart helping residents in need for Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. to noon

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

11.29.14 Saturday

Community Blood Drive,

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

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Behind the mic Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center hosts monthly poetry night by Courtney Schultz courtney@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – A few artsy residents were recognized for their way with words and paintbrushes this month. Winners of the Poet Tree Birdhouse Contest were announced at the monthly Poetry Open Mic event on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Indian Tail Cultural Arts Center, located at 100 Navajo Trail. Last month, the Cultural Arts Center announced the Poet Tree Birdhouse Contest. Participants were given the same birdhouse from Peddlers Marketplace to design and decorate. At Saturday’s event, participants read poems to coincide with their birdhouse designs and heard from others who wanted to share their poetry. “Many members of our community are very interested and inspired by poetry,” said Susan Didier, Indian Trail community development specialist. The monthly poetry nights started almost a year ago after poet Kym Moore, who serves as the event’s moderator, approached Didier to conduct an open mic night in the Indian Trail community. Moore said the two wanted to see

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whether people would respond to the event, and found a wide variety of people, from the elderly to teenagers, were interested in attending the monthly events. “We’ve just found such a great reaction to it and we find with poetry that they’re great evenings of conversation,” Didier said. What sets the arts center’s open mic nights apart from others is it engages people in a conversation as well as incorporates different styles of art, Moore said. “We’re kind of thinking outside the box and making it more than the typical open mic night,” Moore said, adding other open mic events tend to have a limited amount of presenters, but the Cultural Arts Center event welcomes as many participants as willing. For the birdhouse contest, Moore wanted to incorporate components of the region into the monthly event. “With Indian Trail we’re known as ‘The Town of Trees.’ We wanted to do something like other areas … to do something that is (related to what) the region is known for,” Moore said. Moore hoped the contest pushed participates to “think outside the box.” The event had various winners: adult winners Ruth Roth, best decorated; Fran Hedrick, best poem; and Ryan Petty, best

Various members of the community participated in the Poet Tree Birdhouse Contest at the Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center. Participants were as followed: back row from left: Ryan Petty, Roger Fish, Christian George; center row from the left: Susan Didier, Fran Hedrik, Ruth Roth, Kym G Moore; and front row from left: Isabella Fish, Kaavya Washington. Photo courtesy of Susan Didier

overall; and children winners Kaavya Washington, best decorated, and Isabella Fish, best poem. Also Roger Fish, Christian George, Jeremy Palma, Kim Palma and Sarah Klapprodt won participation awards. Moore hopes to continue to encourage more people to participate in the monthly event through incorporating different artistic events. She has seen past participants gain “renewed spirits” and feel a connection to the other poets. “We see that excitement and as long as we’re doing this we want to bring that excitement with our newcomers and retain

that momentum with people who have been coming from the beginning,” Moore said. Each month, Moore sees participants transform through reading their poetry. At Saturday’s event, one young boy, who was not originally enthused by poetry, ultimately read an original poem about bullying that blew away both Moore and Didier. The two plan to encourage all ages – including those outside the Indian Trail community – to attend their free monthly event. The group meets every second Saturday at the Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center.

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Wingate University music groups to perform seasonal concerts WINGATE – The music department at Wingate University recently announced its upcoming seasonal concerts. The university’s Wind Ensemble will perform in a concert featuring a variety of music from the band repertoire on Dec. 1, a Monday. The school’s Chamber Ensemble will follow with a concert on Dec. 2, a Tuesday, featuring jazz, percussion and brass. The series will conclude on Dec. 4, a Thursday, with the Wingate University Choirs’ Christmas concert, “Carols We Sing.” The traditional Christmas program will include familiar carols and performances by the University Singers, Chamber Choir, Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir. All performances take place at 7:30 p.m. in the McGee Theatre. Find more information at www.battecenter.org. Wingate University is located at 220 N. Camden Road. Mint Hill Arts announces Volunteer of the Month, ‘People’s Choice’ winners MINT HILL – Photographer Mary Ellis

Young, former secretary of the Mint Hill Arts Executive Committee, was recently named the nonprofit’s November Volunteer of the Month. In addition to serving as secretary over the past two years, Young has worked with the nonprofit on grant applications that have resulted in an increase in funds needed to operate Mint Hill Arts, according to a news release. “Not only is Mary a very talented photographer, she has helped us through the roughest financial challenges we have ever faced,” Michael Hutchinson, copresident of the organization, said in the release. Young was formally recognized at the opening reception for the nonprofit’s November exhibit, “Black and White Ball,” on Friday, Nov. 7. The show will run through the end of November. Mint Hill Arts also recently announced the winners for its October “People’s Choice” exhibit. The following artists took top honors when the votes Mary Ellis Young were tallied: • Veronical Maldonado’s oil painting “Amazing Light” and David McGee’s oil painting “Gracie” – Best in Show (tie)

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from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find more information at www.minthillarts.org, or call 980-226-5532. The gallery is located at 11205 Lawyers Road, suite A.

Barbara Travell’s oil painting “Lake Dreams” won the Most Creative award in the recent Mint Hill Arts “People’s Choice” show. Photo courtesy of Carol Timblin

• Judy Mizell’s watercolor “Roses” – Prettiest • Will Petry’s pen and ink marker “Grumpy Moose” – Funniest • Barbara Vivian Travell’s oil painting “Lake Dreams” – Most Creative • Ann Marie Clark’s mixed media “Prudence” – Best Junk Art, using recycled materials People are invited year-round to visit the Mint Hill Arts gallery and gift shop. Free coffee and tea are available to visitors, according to the release. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday

Silver Brush Art Show returning to downtown Matthews MATTHEWS – The annual Silver Brush Holiday Art Show and Sale will return to downtown Matthews this weekend. The show, now in its 14th year, will take place Friday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the offices of Weaver, Bennett and Bland. Silver Brush artists will feature a variety of artwork including oil paintings, watercolors, clay, jewelry, photography and more. Artists featured in the show will include Prudy Weaver, John Moeslein, Carol Pighin, Sandy Wilkinson, Cynthia Howard, Max McLeod, Shane Somerset, Sharron Burns and Julie Johnson. The show will support Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care in Mint Hill. The nonprofit provides a variety of services to senior citizens, veterans with disabilities and adults with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, post-stroke issues and dementia, among other ailments. Weaver, Bennett and Bland is located at 196 N. Trade St.

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Artist Bonnie Rusinko will join more than 40 artists and open her studio for the Waxhaw Area Artists Free Open Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22. Dee Grano/UCW photo

Waxhaw Arts Council Studio Tour showcases Bonnie Rusinko and friends by Dee Grano ae@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW– Waxhaw-based artist Bonnie Rusinko has always been a go-go kind of gal. As a military wife stationed in Europe in the 1970s, she worked full time, wrote a newsletter, groomed poodles and raised kids. Seeking a hobby that would slow her down enough to unwind, she tried painting and was hooked. “It did not slow me down, but it made me more relaxed,” said Rusinko, who studied under Herr Joachim Ludwig for eight years in Germany. She has received several awards for her paintings in Europe and America. One of her best known murals hangs in the Matthews Post Office. Today Rusinko is as busy as ever, minus the poodles. She co-created the St. Matthew Santa’s Craft Show and has organized it for the past nine years. In addition to being a full-time artist, she volunteers for the Waxhaw Arts Council, co-curates the window display downtown (next to Maxwell’s Tavern) and creates the organization’s newsletter. Next weekend, Rusinko and more than 40 other artists will open their studios for the Waxhaw Area Artists Free Open Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 will be a Preview Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Eight Legs Gallery, located at 310 E. South Main St. in Waxhaw. There will be an auction as part of the preview, and proceeds will benefit the Waxhaw Arts Council. All events are free and open to the public. More information and maps are available at the Waxhaw Arts Council website: waxhawarts. wordpress.com. “The idea of the studio tour is to increase appreciation and educate the public about the value of art,” said Lambeth Marshall, a potter and secretary of the Waxhaw Arts Council. The Waxhaw Arts Council (WAC) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to encouraging artistic passion and talent. WAC offers learning and exhibition opportunities to artists, who volunteer to supplement art programs in area schools. Some WAC members are new to making art, while others are more established or www.unioncountyweekly.com

returning to their passion, like Rusinko. After moving back to the United States in 1979, Rusinko burned her creative candle at both ends. Like most working mothers, Rusinko was over-committed and needed a break. “I was working full time in special education and going to school at night,” recalled Rusinko. “It seemed like everything I touched would turn into work.” Rusinko stopped painting regularly until she and her husband moved to Waxhaw 22 years ago. They bought a house in the country where Rusinko finally slowed down. After a long break, she realized she missed creating on canvas. She dabbled in painting for the St. Matthew Craft Show, but wanted more. “The only way to get into the art world is to seek out other artists,” she said. She found community in the WAC and has watched the organization grow. In the last two years, membership has nearly tripled. “Everyone is eager and so talented,” said Rusinko of the community she described as “vibrant.” “It’s our goal to make Waxhaw synonymous with art.” Last year’s studio tour preview night was attended by more than 300 people. Over the same weekend last year, some artists saw 75 patrons visit their studios. “The art tour is a chance to go into the artist’s studio, chat with them and see their art,” said Rusinko. “It’s like a progressive party; each studio has something going on.” “The studio tours are drop-in style,” said Marshall. “People can come and go, and purchase if they want.” Located at 700 Old Providence Road in downtown Waxhaw, Rusinko’s studio is spacious, so she will accommodate her paintings and the work of seven other potters and painters. The diversity of the upcoming studio tour is reflective of the WAC member base. Rusinko has enjoyed watching new artists: some with raw talent coming into their own, others working up their confidence. “The best part is the camaraderie and encouragement,” said Rusinko. “It’s like a big family because we all want the same thing - we think art, we breathe art.” Union County Weekly • Nov. 13 to 19, 2014 • Page 21

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New Marvin Ridge boys basketball coach by Hannah Dockery hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

Adam Haines has served as the boys assistant basketball coach since the school opened, becoming the right-hand-man of coach Gosnell White, who retired after last season when the Mavs finished 15-10. Now, Haines has the team all to himself and as a former collegiate star at Clearwater Christian College (Fla.) is looking forward to bringing his experience to the head coaching position. We sat down with Coach Haines to see what’s in store for his first year as the Mavericks’ head coach. Q: After serving as an assistant under coach Gosnell White since the school opened seven years ago, what did you learn in that timeframe? How has coach White influenced your coaching style? A: My first thought is that not too many people get that opportunity. It was a real privilege to learn under Coach White. I had been a head coach at smaller schools before, but when I moved into this area in 2007 everybody was hiring. That was before things went bad. I had two phone interviews in Georgia and talked to a few schools here in North Carolina, but when I saw his resume and what he was able to do, well, you can learn from somebody that’s won 450 games and has a win percentage of 75 or 80 percent. It was an opportunity that not many high school coaches get – to learn under somebody who has just had that much success. On a personal level, too, he’s such a good guy. Not only does he know basketball, but he’s such a good allaround person and to be able to see how competitive he was yet at the same time, he never let it get the best of him. He wanted to win, but he never let it get to the point where he would compromise what he was about. There are a lot of positives just from that. But from a basketball standpoint, being exposed to different ideas is huge. We talked about that before. I started out as a head coach at 23 (years old) at a real small school. Basically everything that I knew was what I was trying to do, so being able to step back and take a different look really helped. He had so many different influences in his coaching style as well so really I was able to be exposed to several different styles of coaching by proxy because he’d integrated them all. I was able to get a lot

from that. He’s going to have a lot of influence on what we do. Obviously every coach has their own personality and their own mindset of how they want to do things but it’s a lot of his ideas and new ideas. I would definitely say that coach White will be a big influence on this year’s team. Q: You played collegiate level basketball. How does having that experience under your belt transition into the way you coach? A: I played at Clearwater Christian down in Florida in the mid 90s so it’s been a long time. We were good for our size school, but it was non-scholarship. It wasn’t big time, but it was enough to be able to play competitive ball and then I got to go to school and learn a lot from that as well. Most of the people I keep in contact with from college are guys that I played basketball with. I made a ton of friends that way. It was a great learning experience, but I also realized that I wasn’t all that good. Sometimes, playing in college, you have the tendency to think that you’re really good in high school and you make this team or that team and get all-conference recognitions but then you can go even to a small school and realize you’re playing with people that are really good and better than you are. It was an eye-opener, and I think that has some influence on how I play and how I coach, too. I wasn’t an elite athlete. I was athletic enough, but I didn’t get by on athleticism. The only way I could really compete was by basically working harder than everyone else and being more intelligent about the game. I had to win with my basketball IQ and understanding the game and by trying to be tougher than everyone else because I’m 6-1, 165-pounds, so I’m not going to overwhelm anybody out there. Q: What are your expectations for this season with it being your first head coaching stint at Marvin Ridge? A: Well, to be honest, I don’t have any specific wins and losses in mind. I haven’t sat down and thought, ‘OK what do I want to do and what are our wins and losses going to be?’ I’m looking more at what adjustments I can make to help us consistently compete for conference championships. I think that’s a coaches first goal – figuring out how we can get to the point where we’re a good, solid program year in and year out regardless of the level of size or speed or

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the physical ability that you have. It’s how can you be competitive regardless of what group of kids are coming through. I’m trying to figure out what the changes are that we need to make and what we need to do to make the program better in the off-season and what we can do in-season and preseason to try and make those adjustments. When you’re in one place for seven years you get a good feel for what the community expects. You get a good feel for what type of player that you’re going to have coming through so you can kind of prepare for that. We’re probably never going to be the biggest, fastest team but we have advantages here as well just like every school. Everyone has their advantages and disadvantages so I’m trying to figure out how we capitalize on our advantages and minimize the disadvantages.

miss John but I think a lot of people don’t realize how much we’re going to miss Ben Williams, too. Obviously you lose all of your senior leadership, our two guards Dylan (White) and Sam (Vogt), so I think the success or failure of our season by wins and losses, although I wouldn’t gage it by that, I think a lot will be determined by how fast people get comfortable. We graduated people who were in the program for two or three years so this next group coming in will have to fill those shoes and it seems like it can take half the season or more for people to get comfortable realizing that they’re no longer in the supporting role but the lead role. Our season could hinge on how quickly people are willing to assume the pressure that comes along with being the primary player and having to do multiple things on the court. People will have to do multiple things and do them well.

Q: It’s hard to replace a guy like John Emezie – a 6-foot-6 guy who averaged 30 points per game and was the most prolific scorer in the county last season. Are you nervous about having that hole on your team?

Q: You mentioned guys having to step up into the primary role this season. Who are some of the guys you’ll be looking to do that?

A: There’s a positive and a negative. Obviously it’s a huge chunk of numbers you have to replace. But sometimes when you have someone that’s that individually dominant, other people on the team couldn’t contribute what they’re capable of simply because people would defer. And you’re going to defer to a guy that was able to do what he did and so I think it actually will help somewhat from my coaching standpoint because I wasn’t a physically dominant player like Emezie. I came more from a standpoint where I had to play on teams where all five guys had to be a constant threat and everyone had to be a threat to score. I think that will actually help because it mirrors the way I had to play. Yes, we have to replace a lot of numbers but I think what a lot of people aren’t looking at is replacing Ben Williams. You have to replace a guy that averaged a doubledouble inside and we don’t have anybody that’s able to do that yet. We’re going to

A: If we have anybody that averages 15 points to be bluntly honest, I’ll be surprised. We’re probably going to be 12 people deep. We won’t be physically dominant necessarily but we have 12 solid basketball players so I think what I’m looking for is consistency of effort and consistency of focus, which is something we can definitely do better. We’re going to have to do a lot of small things correctly. John could bail us out last year. We’ve had people in the past where we could put eight different 3-point shooters on the court and we’d never be out of a game because we could make a quick run and that may not be our strength this year. We’re going to have to pay a lot of attention to detail. All the small things will need to be done correctly. I’m looking more for practice leadership than I am who’s going to be the “Alpha Dog” on game day. I don’t really see us having one. We have to have a collective identity as opposed to dominant players. www.unioncountyweekly.com

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With high school football playoffs beginning around the county, we give you three quick-hitting points that will go a long way in determining the outcome of each of the game this week. NCHSAA, Class 3-AA South Iredell (6-5, 12th seed) at Weddington (10-1, 5th seed) -South Iredell has been outscored 77-16 in its last two games, both of which were losses. -Weddington prides itself on defense. The Warriors have scored 200 more points on the season than they’ve surrendered while the Vikings have allowed 19 more points than they’ve scored this season. -Vikings running back Chris Holmes has averaged 8.8 yards per carry this season, and leads the team with 1,531 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. On the year, he’s accounted for 55 percent of South Iredell’s total offense. Holmes has offers from N.C. Central and Charleston Southern. Sun Valley (6-5, 14th seed) at Statesville (7-4, 3rd seed) -Albert Funderburke is listed by Maxpreps.com as the nation’s 34th top rusher this season with 2,235 yards and 18 touchdowns. He averages 203 yards per game, and accounts for 59 percent of the Spartan offense. -Funderburke has gained 358 more rushing yards this season than Statesville has accounted for as a team. -Junior quarterback Travis Ramsuer completes 59 percent of his passes and has thrown for 1,822 yards. He has five receivers with double-digit receptions, and each has more than 150 receiving yards this year. In addition, he’s run for a team-high 704 yards and accounts for 66 percent of Statesville’s offense. Marvin Ridge (3-7, 10th seed) at Asheboro (8-3, 7th seed) -Asheboro comes in red hot as the Blue Comets have won seven of their past eight games. During that stretch, they’ve outscored their opponents 274 to 179. -The Blue Comets have three big-time college recruits including receiver Emmanuel Jones (N.C. State and West Virginia offers), defensive end Nick Cole (West Virginia) and running back Wayne Robertson (Charlotte 49ers). All three are juniors. -Marvin Ridge quarterback Austin Colonna is a huge reason for the Mavs turnaround. Although he’s started just seven games, Colonna is 17th in the state in passing yards per game, according to Maxpreps. com www.unioncountyweekly.com

Ashbrook (5-6, 15th seed) at Cuthbertson (8-3, 2nd seed) -Cuthbertson’s high-powered offense averages 30.7 points per game. Ashbrook has topped 30 points just three games this season, but the defense has only allowed 30 or more points on three occasions, so something has to give. -The Cavs Austin Kendall ranks first in the state with 3,205 passing yards, and receivers JT Cauthen (1,124 yards, fifth) and B.J. Muckelvene (1,059, ninth) both rank in the top 10 according to Maxpreps. com. -Ashbrook likes to throw it, too. Quarterback Jeff Glenn has thrown for 1,434 yards this season and Isaiah Burris and Z’andre Givens both have surpassed 500 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season.

a massive defensive front, led by Jacob Bratcher, a pass-rushing specialist who has 12 sacks this year. -The Yellow Jackets had won three straight before falling to Monroe last week. They’ve averaged 311.5 yards the last four games, including a season-high 386 against CATA two weeks ago. NCHSAA, Class 1A South Roberson (3-8, 12th seed) at Union Academy (5-6, 5th seed) -South Roberson has dropped four of its last five games and seven of the previous nine. During that stretch they’ve averaged 15 points per game and been outscored 328 to 136. -The Mustangs have topped 30 points just twice, but surrendered 24 or more points nine times. -The Cardinals have won three of four,

including scoring a season-high 62 points in a game against Chatham Central. NCISAA, Division III Metrolina Christian (8-3, 3rd seed) at Rabun Gap (10-2, 2nd seed) -The Warriors have won a school-record eight games and earned their first playoff win in history last week. -The teams met this season, with Rabun Gap earning a 34-27 double overtime win. Rabun Gap accumulated 293 yards of total offense in that game, with Michael Bullard (85 rushing yards, two touchdowns) and Dallas Earnhardt (193 yards, three passing touchdowns) leading the way. -Rabun Gap lost its opener, but has won 10 of 11. Their loss came to Providence Day on Sept. 17.

NCHSAA, Class 2-AA Parkwood (6-5, 13th seed) at Hunter Huss (4-7, 4th seed) -Huss was 1-6 before winning three of its last four games down the stretch. -The Huskies use a four-prong rushing attack with Deon Eddy, Deandre Brown, Jaquavious Butler and Andrew Jordan. Those four have carried 236 times for 1,483 yards (averaging 6.3 yards per rush) and scored 14 touchdowns -Parkwood has dropped three of its past four games and averaged just 12.8 points in the process. The main culprit has been an inconsistent run game, which racked up 40 yards on 34 carries last week after exploding for 316 yards on 37 carries the previous week. Andrews (5-5, 11th seed) at Monroe (6-5, 6th seed) -Since falling 48-47 to Sun Valley on Sept. 26, the Redhawks have won four of five and three in a row. During that stretch they’ve gotten defensive, allowing just 50 points on defense. In the last three games, they’ve outscored their opponents 124-30. -Andrews has topped 50 points its last two games, and ran for 410 yards and seven touchdowns in a 54-0 win over Wheatmore two weeks ago. -Andrews liberally uses four running backs as Jikawiza Hope, D.J. Hill, Travis Steele and Jahmad Cherry have ran 330 times for 3,208 yards and 41 touchdowns this season. West Stokes (7-4, 7th seed) at Forest Hills (5-6, 10th seed) -West Stokes comes in hot as the Wildcats have won three of four. -On the season, the Wildcats have allowed 168 points, thanks in part to Union County Weekly • Nov. 13 to 19, 2014 • Page 23

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name Team Austin Kendall Cuthbertson Rud Yearick Metrolina David Bayha Weddington Austin Colonna Marvin Ridge Cameron Tripp Piedmont Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride Josh Coble Parkwood Zephaniah Wall Monroe Demarco Reaves Sun Valley Clemson Allen CATA Isaiah Hicklin Sun Valley Manasseh Missick Union Academy Kevin Dobos Marvin Ridge 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 Chandler Rivers Metrolina Jeremiah Miller Sun Valley Zach Goins Weddington Quay Threatt CATA Alex Leshock Marvin Ridge Nick Karas Cuthbertson Cody Leviner Piedmont Chris Trevisan Weddington Jaylen Erwin Carolina Pride Ben Radford Piedmont Logan Pautz Union Academy P.J. Lotharp Sun Valley Jadarious McManus Monroe Bokar Diaby Carolina Pride Casey Stamper Cuthbertson Aaron Braswell Piedmont John Thierfelder Carolina Pride Joe Bensch Weddington

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andrew stark Weddington Statesville Asheboro Cuthbertson Parkwood Monroe West Stokes Union Academy Metrolina Christian Carolina Pride Last week (7-0) Overall (81-23)

hannah dockery Weddington Statesville Asheboro Cuthbertson Parkwood Monroe Forest Hills Union Academy Rabun Gap Carolina Pride Last week (6-1) Overall (78-26)

WEEKLY GAME SCHEDULE: Weddington (10-1) vs. South Iredell (6-5) Sun Valley (6-5) vs. Statesville (7-4) Marvin Ridge (3-7) vs. Asheboro (8-3) Cuthbertson (8-3) vs. Ashbrook (5-6)

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keith mason Weddington Sun Valley Asheboro Cuthbertson Parkwood Monroe West Stokes South Roberson Metrolina Christian Carolina Pride Last week (6-1) Overall (80-24)

3) Carolina pride (8-2)

4) monroe (7-4)

5) Metrolina christian (8-3)

Parkwood (6-5) vs. Hunter Huss (4-7) Monroe (6-5) vs. Andrews (5-5) Forest Hills (5-6) vs. West Stokes (7-4) Union Academy (5-6) vs. South Roberson (3-8) Metrolina (8-3) vs. Rabun Gap (10-2) Carolina Pride (8-2) vs. Q Foundation (3-5)

6) Sun Valley (6-5)

7) Parkwood (6-5) Dropped out: Marvin Ridge (3-7)

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