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Weddington residents rally

for Hope Shelby and Stuart Stout join their daughter and Carolina Panther’s coach Ron Riviera at last year’s annual March Forth With Hope Gala. Photo courtesy of Kara Harrington

March Forth with Hope Foundation to host annual fundraising gala by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

WEDDINGTON – In January 2004, 12-year-old Hope Stout died after a 6-month fight with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Weeks before her death, the Weddington Middle School student was given the opportunity to have a wish fulfilled by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Instead of asking for a trip to Disney World or front-row concert tickets, Hope wished for the other 155 Make-A-Wish Foundation kids to be granted their wishes. Out of Hope’s selflessness and compassion, the March Forth With Hope Foundation was born. Hope’s parents, Stuart and Shelby Stout of Weddington, established the foundation in 2004 in her memory. For over a decade, the Stouts have raised thousands of dollars each year through charitable galas, golf tournaments and other events to provide financial assistance to families battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. “It’s quite amazing to us how, not only has the foundation stayed alive (see March Forth on page 10)

Weddington dissolves municipal fire district in attempt to save money by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

WEDDINGTON – At a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, the Weddington Town Council voted 3 to 1 to approve a resolution expressing their desire to dissolve the recently implemented municipal fire district and give fire-taxing authority back to Union

County. The meeting followed a Wednesday, Feb. 25 special meeting in which residents packed Weddington’s town hall despite snowy roads to speak for and against the resolution. The resolution is another step in a process put in motion by a fire study completed by McGrath Consulting

Group in 2014. The study singled out the town’s funding of fire services as a reason for losing money and suggested, among other things, the town mediate a consolidation between the Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD) and Providence Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD). At Wednesday’s meeting, residents

and fire officials addressed the council with concerns and claims of misinformation being spread through word-ofmouth and email. About 30 people spoke during Wednesday’s public forum. Viewpoints ranged from encouragement to pleas for patience in making any decision (see Fire District on page 3)

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so soon after the study was released in November 2014. People discussed a consolidation’s effect on tax rates, home insurance rates, fire response times and multiple other topics. Thursday’s vote approving the resolution was aimed to “get Weddington out of the fire business,� Mayor Bill Deter said. In 2012, the town formed new fire district lines and implemented a municipal fire district, helping fund three stations that serve the town – PVFD, WCVFD and Stallings Volunteer Fire Department – based on how many residents they cover within the town limits. The resolution looks to put an end to the municipal fire district by July 1, 2015 and stop charging its residents a fire tax, handing that taxing authority to Union County. The resolution still needs approval from the Union County Board of Commissioners (BOCC). It is unclear when the issue will come in front of the board for consideration, said Richard Helms, BOCC chairman. “The only thing we need to do is evaluate the district lines in that area and ensure that the lines provide the most coverage for the citizens, and utilize the capabilities of the department at Providence and the associated departments

around there,� Helms said. The resolution states the town intends for the county to honor the fire district lines as they were drawn in 2012 in an effort to make sure that residents were being served by the fire department closest to their house. Helms said the BOCC will solicit suggestions from the county’s emergency services director and fire marshal. The resolution does not make a decision regarding a consolidation, but does state the town’s willingness to see one through. “The Town of Weddington shall seek the consolidation of the Providence Volunteer Fire Department and the Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department or shall seek a unified, single fire department to serve the incorporated territory of the Town of Weddington,� the resolution reads. As the town continues to mediate consolidation talks, concerns remain about the staffing levels to be kept at a consolidated department and how a

consolidation would affect home insurance ratings as they relate to a department’s Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating, from 1 to 9, with 1 being the best possible rating. WCVFD currently has a rating of 6, whereas PVFD recently earned a rating of 4. Some were concerned that a new department would be given a 9 rating until it could be investigated by the state fire marshal’s office, which assigns the rating. A 9 ISO rating would significantly affect home insurance rates within the fire district. Multiple town and county officials have said the maximum ISO rating given to a new, consolidated department would not exceed the lowest of the two departments, which is a 6 and would not affect home insurance rates. Officials with the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal did not return calls by Union County Weekly’s press deadline. PVFD officials also have expressed concerns that a consolidation would

We need to ... evaluate the district lines in that area and ensure that the lines provide the best coverage for the citizens. -Richard Helms

affect the staffing at the Hemby Road station, currently run by the PVFD. Those officials stated they heard mixed responses during meetings with WCVFD officials regarding whether the Hemby Road station would continue to be staffed 24/7 with at least four staffers. In an email, WCVFD Chief Steven McClendon said his plans include keeping the PVFD, which is currently Weddington’s primary service provider, staffed with four personnel at all times. “If the departments merged, the personnel from Wesley Chapel and Providence would be combined and the town would immediately see an increase in personnel from their primary provider (merged department),� McClendon said. “The Hemby Road station would still be staffed 24/7 with a model that allows four staffed positions.� Details of how a consolidation or merger would operate will continue to be discussed at meetings between officials with the town, county and fire departments. As of Wednesday, March 4, consolidation talks were at a standstill as PVFD officials said they were still awaiting financial documentation requested from WCVFD and WCVFD officials insisted they had provided all financial information necessary. Union County Weekly will continue to cover this story as it progresses.

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Community theater makes a comeback in Union County by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com

Monroe resident Ginger Heath, 72, founded Union County’s community theater group Arts Council Theatre, better known as Union County Players (UCP), in 1979. She said it was important for her to bring arts to the community back then, and that’s the same reason she decided to revitalize the group in 2014. “It’s an art form that is important to every community – (it provides) entertainment for the general public and also provides a wonderful opportunity for participation,” she said. Heath was involved with the original UCP for 18 years. She said she decided to leave the group because she was “burnt-out” and wanted the opportunity to pursue theater in a different way. Heath worked for many years with the North Carolina Theatre Conference and Metrolina Theatre Association (MTA). She said she was instrumental in bringing one of the most successful national theater festivals to Charlotte in 2007, while working with MTA. In the meantime, Heath said UCP changed directions with several artistic directors. She said by the late 90s, UCP ended. “No one seems to know how or why it ended,” she said. Almost 20 years later, Heath, now vice president of UCP, decided to help re-establish UCP as Union County Playmakers in the fall of 2014. She said community theater is often seen as the hallmark of entertainment and fellowship in small towns. “It can bring a great deal to quality of life in your community.” “Theater is an odd thing that incorporates all of the arts,” she said. “It starts with literature, often has music and dance, visual arts and architectural design. There’s something in it for everybody to enjoy.” What the new group brings to Union County UCP is in their first full season of performances, with their performance calendar running from September 2014 to May 2015. This year, they perform three main stage theater productions, a reader series hosted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Monroe and two dinner theater mysteries at Treehouse Vineyards, also in Monroe. Their three main stage productions include Ken Ludwig’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” John Bishop’s “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” and Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor’s “All the Great Books (Abridged).” UCP will perform “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” at Cuthbertson High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on March 13, 14 and 20 and a Saturday matinee at 2:30 p.m. on March 21. UCP calls “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” a “laugh-filled farce” that “spoofs the great murder mystery movies of the 1940s.” Erica Owens, director of the play and

UCP performs “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” at Cuthbertson Hugh School Auditorium on March 13, 14, 20 and 21. (From left to right) Sandra McAlister, Bob Billinger and Jamie Hutteman. Photo courtesy of Union County Playmakers

Weddington resident, spoke of the suspense involved with the play. “This rollercoaster ride of intrigue will keep the audience on their toes as they decipher clues leading to the mysterious slasher’s identity,” she said. Owens said she is enthusiastic about her part in rebuilding community theater in Union County. “We want to provide opportunities that enrich, inspire and educate through theater arts; though it may be a daunting task at times, it is a rewarding labor of love that we all pursue passionately.” UCP needs community support, participation Heath said if the community doesn’t embrace and partake in their efforts, then UCP will never grow. Being a nonprofit, they rely on grants, donations and volunteers. UCP received a $6,000 grant from the Union County Community Arts Council (UCCAC) this year, which Heath said they’ve been spreading thin ever since. Heath said they pay over $500 toward playwright royalties and scripts for each play. Plus, there are expenses for director and stage manager salaries, costumes, set-building expenses, furniture, etc. “It’s an exercise in frugalness and thrift shopping,” she said. Heath does say she is thankful for the support they’ve received so far through partnerships with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Treehouse Vineyard, UCPS theater students, Union County Public Libraries and UCCAC. “It’s a collective effort … everyone has a place in theater, whether they’re performers, stage hands or greeters,” she said. Barbara Faulk, executive director at UCCAC said she’s glad to see UCP return. “Having the Union County Playmakers back in Union County is filling a tremendous void in local arts. There are so many people all over the county who have talent and interest in live performances and who just needed an opportunity to perform,” she said. Visit www.unioncountyplaymakers. org for more information on Union County Playmakers and their upcoming performances. www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Local organizers hold interactive class to get voters more involved by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

Organizers with the League of Women Voters (LWV) in Union County are trying to get area residents more involved with local politics by holding interactive classes for interested parties throughout spring. The Civics 101 class will host guest speakers and sit in on government meetings to gain a better understanding of how local government works on a county and municipal level. “So many people have moved into the county from other places and don’t have a good handle on how things work,” LWV member LyndaPaxton said. “They may have been in places where schools are run by cities or where there are different kinds of government. “I hope this will get them excited about what’s going on in Union County and in their towns and that they will continue to be engaged.” The Union County LWV chapter modeled the class after a similar one held in Mecklenburg County for 20 years. It is not just for women, but for all taxpayers and voters in the area. “When we had our annual meeting in January, we were talking about initiatives for this year,” Paxton said. “It came up about how difficult it is to get people engaged. We know that Charlotte’s program has been very successful, and we aren’t trying to re-invent any wheels

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here.” Paxton, who served as mayor of Stallings from 2005 to 2013, said it was always a passion of hers to see people get more involved while she was serving. She oversaw the formation of multiple citizen committees in Stallings during her tenure and often hosted “Coffee with the Mayor,” in which she would meet with residents at different, informal locations around town. “It’s always been an interest to try to get more people engaged,” she said. “Until I got upset about something, I was like a lot of these other people. Something happened that grabbed my attention and I started going to meetings.” LWV member Sarah Palmer thinks the class is important because people can affect change more directly at a local level. “What we want to point out is that the vote in a local election counts for so much more than it does in the national election,” Palmer said. “You can affect the decision that’s made at the local level much more readily than you can at a national level.” The class will meet five times in March and April, mostly at the Union County Judicial Center in Monroe. One meeting will be held at a Board of Education meeting at Weddington Elementary on April 14. Visit www.unionnclwv.com for more information.

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INDIAN TRAIL – Mr. T, a four-yearold turkey who has become well-known in the area since being rescued by local nonprofit the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR), passed away due to complications from surgery on Monday, March 2. The turkey, which travels with CWR to schools, museums, festivals and has been featured on local television programs, contracted Bumble Foot last fall. Bumble Foot is an infection on the bottom of a bird’s foot, and despite multiple surgeries to heal it, a recent rupture on

the foot prompted an emergency surgery to try to save his foot. Before the last surgery, CWR Director Jennifer Gordon spoke about what Mr. T meant to the rescue. “Mr. T is a beloved part of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue,� Jennifer Gordon, CWR director, said. “He loves people and people love to meet him at community events and learn more about the animals we serve. Even though he isn’t waterfowl, he’s one of the best mascots we have. It’s so painful for us to see him go through this.� Gordon said Mr. T’s surgeries have lead to a $3,000 vet bill that CWR will have to struggle to raise with donations. “We really need help from the public to cover these medical bills,� she said. “These costs are beyond the about $5,000 we need each month to do what we do for the region’s sick, injured and abandoned birds. Every dollar counts in an all-volunteer organization like ours.� The rescue also needs donations of basic first-aid supplies used on a regular basis to treat the birds. Medical supplies do not need to be sterile or in date. The rescue especially needs: ointment such as Neosporin; gauze (pads and rolls); vet wrap (to protect bandaged wounds); rubber gloves; finger splints; medical tape; vinegar; cotton balls; and tweezers. Donations can be dropped off at the rescue, 5403 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.carolinawaterfowlrescue. com/donate.html to help with Mr. T’s medical costs. Checks payable to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue can be mailed to the organization at P.O. Box 1484 Indian Trail, NC, 28079, with “Mr. T� in the memo line. All donations are tax deductible.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between Feb. 26 and March 3 to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Hemby Bridge • Jeffrey Cook, 6900 block of Oakland Avenue: Failure to appear in court. Feb. 26 • Quentin Oxendine, 7500 block of Circle Drive: Possession of stolen firearm; resisting, delaying, obstructing arrest. Feb. 27 • Kenneth McKay, 8000 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of marijuana. Feb. 28

Indian Trail • Brandon Walters, 2100 block of Younts Road: Assault by pointing gun. Feb, 27 • Michael Smith, 6200 block of Gail Drive: Possession of stole firearm. Feb. 27 • Frank Rohrback, 2200 block of Highway 218 West: Misuse of 911 system; resisting, delaying, obstructing arrest. March 1

Lake Park • Quentin Oxendine, 3700 block of Ruth Street: Possession of marijuana. Feb. 27 • Tyler McDaniel, 6200 block of Creft Circle: Driving while impaired; carrying a concealed weapon. Feb. 27

Lane: Identity theft. Feb. 27 • Lilia Castellanos, 13300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Assault and battery. March 3

Waxhaw • Keith Lawrence, 300 block of Howie Street: Driving while impaired. Feb. 27 • Shakeyra Cousart, 2700 block of Providence Road: Identity theft. Feb. 28 • Scott Witherspoon, Highway 16, no address listed: Possession of schedule VI controlled substance with intent to sell/manufacture/ distribute. Feb. 28 • Daniel Templin, 5100 block of Nesbit Road: Assault on a female. Feb. 28 • Jacob Brazzell, 2300 block of Summer Lane: Possession of drug paraphernalia. March 1 • Mary Ann Waters-Wynn, 2700 block of South Providence Road: Probation violation. March 3 • Michael Summerford, 1400 block of Roscoe Howey Road: Failure to appear in court. March 3

Weddington • Derek Leighton, 4900 block of Weddington Road: Identity theft. Feb. 27 • John Doucette, 400 block of Weddington Road: Driving while impaired. Feb. 27

Wesley Chapel • Gene Duvernell, 200 block of Cedar Hill Court: Assault on female. Feb. 26

Stallings • Victor Salanger, 1000 block of Fleming

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western Union County between Feb. 26 and March 3, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

concealed weapon. Feb. 27

Marvin Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 300 block of Kindling Wood Lane: Hit-andrun incident with property damage. Feb. 26

Indian Trail Vehicle Break-ins • 5700 block of West Highway 74: Climbing gear and hardware, worth $1,572 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in. Feb. 27

Property Theft • 100 block of Grover Moore Place: $2,500 Honda Accord stolen. Feb. 26 • 1700 block of Cottage Creek Road: Possession of stolen motor vehicle. Feb. 27 • 14000 block of Tall Oaks Lane: $50 worth of prescription medicine and $50 worth of food stolen from home. Feb. 27 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $670 worth of food stolen from business. March 2

Waxhaw Property Theft • 7500 block of South Providence Road: $50 cash stolen from person. Feb. 27 • 5500 block of Whispering Hollow Road: $200 cash and $100 in checks stolen from home. Feb. 28

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 9100 block of Unbridle Lane: $350 damage to mailbox. Feb. 27

Miscellaneous • 400 block of Palmerston Lane: Consumption of alcohol under 19 years old. March 3

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 6400 block of Old Monroe Road: $600 damage to Honda Civic in vandalism incident. Feb. 28

Weddington Financial Crimes/Fraud • 2400 block of Cherrywood Lane: Obtaining property by false pretenses. March 1

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 3000 block of Thorndale Road: Identity theft. Feb. 26

Hit-and-runs/Vandalism • 3000 block of Twin Lakes Drive: $1,200 damage to landscaping. Feb. 28

Miscellaneous • 3100 block of Alice Flagg Lane: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Feb. 26

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Wesley Chapel Miscellaneous • Target, Weddington Road: Obtaining controlled substance by fraud/forgery. Feb. 27

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Restaurant Scores The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Feb. 25 to March 2.

• PoppySeeds Bagels, 1311 Chestnut Lane

– 96 • Subway, 7900-L Stevens Mill Road – 97 28079 • BT’s Burger Joint, 6455 Old Monroe Road,

suite A21 – 97 Lowest Score:

• Genero’s Rotisserie Chicken, 14039 Hwy.

74 E., suite A5 – 93 • Skyway Lanes, 1901 Skyway Drive Extension, 28110 – 90 Violations included: Raw chicken stored above ice; raw hamburger stored above hot dogs and bread; general cleaning needed; nacho cheese container did not have a date mark; scoop needed to handle pepper; CrockPot labeled for household use; two refrigeration units are not commercial equipment; two burner unit labeled for household use; and cutting board in bad repair.

• Starbucks Coffee, 6701 Old Charlotte

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Blvd. – 95 • Chic-fil-A, 2592 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96 • Longhorn Steakhouse, 2117 W. Roosevelt

Blvd. – 94.5 • Mac’s Fish and Chicken, 2399 W. Roosevelt

Blvd. – 99.5 • Olive Garden, 2983 Monroe Way – 96.5 • Pizza Palace, 5250A Old Charlotte Hwy.

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– 93.5 • Skyway Lanes, 1901 Skyway Drive Exten-

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No restaurants inspected this week.

sion – 90

28104 • Grand Asia Market, 4400 Potter Road

28112

No restaurants inspected this week.

– 96 • Hickory Tavern, 6400 Weddington Mon-

roe Road – 90 • Hot Wok Restaurant, 5943 Weddington-

Monroe Road, suite 103 – 98.5 • Panda Chinese Restaurant, 13661 Provi-

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over the last decade, but grown,” Stuart said. “Back in 2004, I didn’t have any idea how big it was going to get or, for that matter, if it would last. It’s a testament to so many good people in this area.” The March Forth With Hope Foundation will hold its 12th annual Celebration of Hope Gala on Saturday, March 7 at the Ballantyne Hotel in south Charlotte. The black-tie event, which is the foundation’s largest fundraising event, is James Bond 007 themed and will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Auction items range from a trip to Hawaii, a meet and greet with Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, a NASCAR driving experience and more. Director Kevin Donnalley, a former offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers, has served on the March Forth With Hope Foundation board since its inception. He met Hope and the Stout family during the 2003 season and kept in touch with them. Donnalley said he hopes the foundation continues to make a difference in the lives of those families battling cancer and other illnesses. “As a foundation, we want to help as many families as we possibly can, but we also want to have some staying power,” Donnalley said. “Since creating the foundation, we’ve slowly been building each year and it’s continued to grow even in years when the economy wasn’t doing well. It’s a story that resonates with a lot of people and it’s a reflection of Hope’s life that has helped us keep going.” Donnalley, who has chaired the gala each year, will play the role of James Bond at the 2015 gala. He said he hopes this year’s theme appeals to attendees and

will coincide with a fun-filled event for a good cause. “We tried to think outside the box,” he said. “The James Bond theme fits in with the black-tie style and people will have fun getting dressed up, I think. For me, as a football player, I enjoyed going out there and competing in front of a crowd but now it’s not something I get to do everyday. So to be there and inspire the crowd and get them pumped up, it’s right in my wheelhouse.” The gala began 12 years ago at the Bank of America Stadium. It quickly outgrew its maximum capacity of 270 guests and moved to the Ballantyne Resort, where it can accommodate up to 350 guests. Donnalley and Stuart Stout said the foundation doesn’t focus on monetary goals for the fundraiser, but focuses instead on carrying on Hope’s name, raising awareness of a worthwhile cause and providing guests with a fun, purposeful evening. “We never set a goal because I think sometimes that defeats the purpose,” Stout said. “We’ve worked with Levine Children’s Hospital and we’re going to work with other hospitals in the area but our expectation is to reach a whole new level of people, new sponsors and more. Ultimately, it’s about reaching families and helping families with cancer. Unfortunately, cancer touches a lot of people. If we can help battle that, it’s very gratifying.” A big part of that awareness will come to fruition with the production and completion of ‘Hope’s Wish’ – a motion picture of Hope’s life, based off the Stouts’ book of the same name, that is currently in development. The Stouts are working with Academy Award-winning screenplay writers Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry to write and produce the film. Stout said the production will not be a small, $2 million

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movie, but instead a major motion picture backed by a renowned studio. Stout traveled to Phoenix last month to meet with representatives from the national Make-A-Wish Foundation, who backed the movie. He expects the film to be in pre-production, or potentially production, by the end of the year. “Getting Make-A-Wish 100 percent behind us was a huge step,” Stout said. “The next step is taking it to a big-name actor, director or potentially a studio… Once we get a name attached, it’ll move quickly. We’re on the right pace.” Stout said ultimately the gala, movie and foundation as a whole is about sharing Hope’s story and helping other families with cancer. “The best thing we can do is get a lot of people willing to give a little,” he said. “If everyone gave a little, this foundation would continue to make a difference.” Visit www.marchforthwithhope.com for more information on the foundation and 2015 gala.

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Local student has Make your special offer police dogs’ backs INDIAN TRAIL – A local high school senior has decided to spend her last year in high school helping a few of Union County’s finest K-9s. Kierston Moore, a senior at Sun Valley High School, is raising money to purchase Kevlar vests for K-9 units with the Union County Sheriff ’s Office (UCSO) as part of her senior project. Kierston got the idea to help K-9 units when she heard about one being harmed in the line of duty in her hometown of Asheville. She said the news made her realize how vulnerable police dogs can be, as they’re not offered the same protection as human officers. Three police K-9s have been killed in the United States in 2015, according to Officer Down Memorial Page, including Mako, a K-9 from Cleveland County, North Carolina, who succumbed in February to injuries sustained during a drug raid near Shelby. The UCSO currently has nine K-9s specifically trained to search for drugs and explosives, search for missing people and criminal suspects, look for crime scene evidence and protect their handlers. “They’re exposed during an immediate response. They are there to protect their handlers,� Kierston said. “Most people don’t realize that these are also pets and partners and not just a protection unit.� Kierston knows how loving the breed can be, as she once owned a dog sired by a police dog named Gunner. Since deciding she would like to help K-9s in Union County, members of the sheriff ’s office have invited her to meet with a few of the K-9s currently serving with the department. “I got to meet (K-9s) Sammy, Burro and Ruby. The people at the sheriff ’s office are really excited,� Kierston said. Sergeant Brian Griffin with the UCSO said he thought it was “wonderful� when he heard about Kierston’s efforts. “Probably most folks don’t even think about (the dogs being in danger) but they are really part of the family, and we do send them into situations that they would need protection,� Griffin said. Deputy William Walden, who serves with Sammy in the UCSO, explained in a news release why Kierston’s project is important for his dog and others at the department. “The vests would be most useful when the dogs are searching for people www.unioncountyweekly.com

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in buildings,� Walden said. “That is when the dogs most likely could get shot or stabbed.� The Kevlar vests protect the dogs’ vital organs from stab wounds or a fatal bullet wound. UCSO already has a few vests for their K-9s, but the vests expire after five years, just as human Kevlar vests do. Kierston’s grandfather, Indian Trail resident Donald Moore, said the constant need for more vests, which can cost from $800 to $1,200, means it’s MCNEILL CAPS hard to find funding to keep the departBANNER YEAR inside! USA WEEKEND ment supplied. PAGE 17 appeal “(Five years is) a pretty fast turnover e Bypass in Monro d le fi f e when you’re looking to invest $1,100 for AL OFFICER TO BE FIRED Bri LOC PAGE 3 a dog,� Donald said. “When they have the money, they resupply the vests, but K STUDENTS LOO C TO TEST ARSENI it hasn’t been a front line item.� PAGE 3 Kierston said she would like to raise a s, Matthewl to \h minimum of $2,000 to put towards two ^c il aa H iV t H in ^c IN M je EVE NEW YEAR’S LViZg ldg`h deZc UNION COUNTY join Union vests for the department, but efforts County? PAGE 6 have gotten off to a slow start. K ONLY! ONE WEE “I thought it would be way easier to Inside ... LARGE $ PIZZA start collecting,� she said. “There are permits I needed. The school needs to look into things before I’m allowed to fundraise there. I started four to five W weeks ago and I’ve only gotten $20 so a.m. n. 10, 9:30 Tuesday, Ja far.� & Nevertheless, Kierston and her grandfather are revamping their efforts and plan to spend the coming weeks visiting local businesses with collection jars, designed by Kierston, which they hope to leave at the businesses to collect donations. Donald said he is proud of his granddaughter, and wishes more students would do service projects in the community. “I think as a grandfather, you feel good about your granddaughter getting involved in something for the community. I wish it were more of a straight line project in Union County where kids had to do service projects and get involved in the community,� he said. “Maybe they would follow up later in life. It would be great if kids learned how to contribute in society and how to get involved.� Griffin said it’s refreshing to see someone in the community reaching out to help without any solicitation. “We’re kind of like the folks you never hear about until something happens,� he said. “I’m glad that someone is thinking about us before something happens, to be proactive rather than reactive.� To help Kierston’s cause, send donations to P.O. Box 1650, Indian Trail, N.C. 28079.

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Open board of education seat soon to be filled by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

The District 6 seat on the Union County Board of Education still sits vacant, but school administration says it’s set to be filled by April. District 6’s seat opened after former board member Marce Savage resigned in February, following allegations by other board members claiming she misused taxpayer money in her expenses. After Savage’s departure, the school board took applications until Feb. 13 to fill the seat, and 11 candidates applied, according UCPS spokesperson Tahira Stalberte. District 6 covers Wesley Chapel, Marvin and portions of Weddington and Waxhaw. At the Strategic Planning and Technology Committee meeting on Feb. 19, the committee had a short discussion over the candidates and narrowed down the selection to three names, Stalberte said: Jason Marton, Kathleen Heintel and Sean Maher. In a work session on Feb. 25, the full board did not extensively discuss the candidate, but did say they would make a decision at the board’s March 10 meeting. Maher, a Waxhaw resident, served as a police officer in the New York City Police Department for about 14 years, where he was a first responder during the World

Trade Center attacks on 9/11, before moving to Union County in 2005. He was as communication chairperson for the Cuthbertson Middle School Athletic Booster Club, football coach for Cuthbertson Middle and HOA president for Wesley Oaks Community. Maher ran for an at-large board seat in the 2014 election with the hope of implementing new offerings in the district, making sure all schools are “equal” and ensuring all schools properly follow regulations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Maher told Union County Weekly in July 2014. “It’s not a matter of ‘I think I can do better,’ it’s just that we need to all work together,” he said. He could not be reached for comment by Union County Weekly’s press deadline. Marton, a Waxhaw resident, ran against incumbent Savage in the last election, during which he said he talked to various members of the community. He said he ran in the 2014 election on a platform to make the board more student-centered, teacher-supported and community-powered, which he felt wasn’t a current focus. Marton plans to develop a long-term plan to support students and teachers with a balance of community support.

“I think (there should be) a focus on that (long-term) planning and making sure it’s long-term planning, making sure we are communicating with all of our stakeholders,” Sean Maher Marton said. He believes his background in strategic planning, process improvement and program management on a national scale would help develop the ComJason Marton munity Construction Equity Plan (CCEP) and fulfill his position on the board, according to an interest letter submitted to the board. “With the CCEP, we need to plan with that and make sure we’re not planning for just one or two years down the road, but five or 10 years, to make sure we’re there for our students and our teachers,” Marton said. He hopes to make the board more transparent by ensuring open communication, something he feels is often missed in all levels of government and corporations. Marton acknowledged the current board has made connections with area municipalities, but he hopes to continue

to improve and build open lines of communications with local governments, he said. Heintel has served as the Wesley Chapel Elementary School PTO president and vice president in the past four years, a role in which she coordinated fundraisers and helped the school purchase $40,000 in new playground equipment. She also is currently serving as the Sun Valley Middle School PTO secretary. The Monroe resident has a law background in which she served as general counsel for former publically traded health and life insurance holding company Ceres Group, Inc. She feels her law background demonstrates her ability to work with others and has given her other qualities she believes fit the board, according to her interest letter. “I am honored to be one of the three finalists for the District 6 vacancy. If chosen, I would be honored to serve on the UCPS Board of Education,” she wrote in an email. Board chairman John Collins told board members on Feb. 25 to attend the March 10 meeting with a candidate in mind to fill the seat. The board plans to select the candidate in March and confirm the selection at the April 14 meeting, Stalberte said.

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Porter Ridge first-graders warm troops’ hearts WAXHAW – In honor of the “month of love,” Porter Ridge Elementary School first-grade students showed some kindness in February Photo courtesy of Nikki Turner for U.S. soldiers who are deployed overseas. Classes learned about the meaning of St. Valentine’s Day and how it’s celebrated in America and European countries. One holiday tradition the school exhibits is sending cards to people they care about. The students brainstormed different ways to show kindness on the holiday and decided to send cards to soldiers, who are currently deployed overseas and can’t see their families. First-grader Nicholas Moore understands his father won’t be home for certain holidays due to an 11-month deployment, according to a news release. His class sent his father and his camp cards. This year’s event was not the first time the first-graders have honored soldiers, as students sent letters and cards on Patriot’s Day and Veteran’s Day to show appreciation. CATA student speaks ‘out’ written word MONROE – Twenty-seven high school students from across the state will take center stage Saturday, March 7, to compete in the annual statewide Poetry Out Loud competition, including Central Academy of Technology and Arts student Hannah Register. The winner will advance to the Poetry Out Loud national finals in Washington D.C. on April 28 to 29. The program is funded by the National endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Poetry Foundation and coordinated by the North Carolina Arts Council. "Poetry Out Loud utilizes the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word and theater in high school classrooms," Sharon Hill, Arts in Education director for the North Carolina Arts Council, said in a news release. "Through the program, students can master public speaking skills, increase reading comprehension scores, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. "The national program demonstrates the collaboration between national, state and local organizations in the classroom.” Poetry Out Loud is in its 10th year and the competition is free and open to the public. The winner at the state level receives $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip to the national competition to compete for a $20,000 college scholarship. The state’s winning school receives a $500 stipend to use for purchasing poetry books. The runner-up at the state level receives $100 and the runner-up’s school receives a $200 stipend to purchase poetry books. www.unioncountyweekly.com

Student-Anglers welcome presentation from former Weddington High student MONROE – Former Weddington High School student Brandon Kersnowski presented fishing and life skills, on Feb. 19, at the Scholastic Anglers Workshop at Boater’s Marine in Monroe. A junior marketing major at University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a member of the UNCC fishing team, Kersnowski shared his knowledge of the tip five lures he would recommend during the winter season, according to a news release.

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Kersnowski also discussed how fishing kept him “out of trouble,” according to the release, and encouraged the anglers to continue their passion for fishing at the collegiate level. Find more information about the Anglers at www.scholasticanglers.com or 704-3157071. Sun Valley Middle teacher honored as ‘hometown hero’ INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley Middle School teacher Melissa Plumley was the February Hometown Hero for Union County Public Schools. She is the first middle school teacher to be recognized since the program began last fall, according to a news release. Sun Valley Photo courtesy of UCPS Middle Principal Vicki Merrtt and Bob Dill, of Charles G. Monett III and Associates, awarded her with a certificate and a check for classroom supplies. “I felt very honored when I was told about this award,” Plumley said in the release. “I love teaching and this is a very proud and humbling experience for me.” Each month the law firm honors teachers in Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Catawba, Iredell, Cabarrus and Union counties for their service in public education. The nominations for the Hometown Hero Teacher Appreciation Award are ongoing throughout the school year and winners are chosen based on the number of votes through an online voting contest held on the law firm’s website. Each winning teacher receives a $250 Visa gift card for classroom supplies and a Domino’s pizza party for the teacher’s class. Students, families and faculty may nominate and vote for their special teacher by visiting the firm’s website, www.carolinalaw. com/hometown-hero-teacher-appreciationprogram.aspx.

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UCPS recognizes long-time bus drivers by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

Union County Public Schools honored its 383 full-time and substitute bus drivers in February to celebrate “Love the Bus Month” by highlighting two bus drivers who have committed themselves to UCPS transportation for over 40 years each. Doris Russell and John Paul Hinson have driven school buses for thousands of children over the years and neither thought they would stay in the job as long. Russell began driving a bus and working in the lunchroom of Shiloh Elementary School to be able to be home with her sons when they weren’t in school, according to a news release.

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“I started working when my youngest son started kindergarten. I thought I would just be there until he got out of Shiloh Elementary,” she said in the release. “He rode the bus with me. But then the grandkids rode my bus, so then I didn’t want to retire until my grandson went to the middle school, because he was on

my route. He’s now a senior in high school.” Russell’s only accident in that time involved being hit by another driver, but no damage was done, she said. She plans to retire from the school system at the end of March, according to the release, just before her 76th birthday. Hinson began driving a school bus when he was 16 years old as a student at Unionville High School, but started to get his hands dirty as a mechanic for UCPS’s transportation department in 1955, the release said. In that position, he implemented assigned parking spots for buses in the 1990s to determine which buses were leaking. Russell remembers Hinson always working hard to make sure students made it to school. “He used to come to my house when my bus wouldn’t crank,” Russell said in the release. “I also worked in the lunch room, so I couldn’t be late. He told me if my bus ever didn’t crank, he would come straight to my (house) rather then going on to the bus garage.” Hinson got back behind the wheel in 2000 and enjoys seeing the generosity and kindness of students, such as on Valentine’s Day when Hinson received many cards from students. Hinson said he has no immediate plans to retire. “I’ve enjoyed my life so far,” he said. “Good Lord’s been good to me. I plan on keep working as long as I am able to get around and enjoy it.”

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Honor Roll Sandy ridge elementary A Honor Roll Third grade: Pablo Ashi, Garud Atreya, Mia Castaldi, Riley Charrette, Michael Cruz, Jackson Gibbs, Ashley Gugle, Ava Haarstick, Eugene Jo, Madison Marco, Anna McGowan, Evan Santaniello, Nathaniel Stoner, Katie Tieu, Carly VanNote and Nicholas Wittman. Fourth grade: Maddox Brewer, Kalli Desai, Quinn Duleba, Madalyn Finn, Hannah Green, Kylie Iagnemma, Olivia Jacobsen, Gabrielle Kaduson, Danielle Keller, Carson King, Patrick Mazzocca, Aiden McCown, Ava McKee, Ian McKinney, Abigail Nesteruk, Riya Patel, Mia Reinhart and Cali Wyrick. Fifth grade: Stephen Cannon, Cassandra Castaldi, Courtney Greene, Teagan Jones, Maia Manaligod, Chloe Mattson, Katherine More, April Phillips and Stephon Wright. A/b Honor Roll Third grade: Madison Ayars, Odera Azie, Nathan Baker, Savannah Boyd, Claire Budd, Maggie Bryson, Ryan Corsi, Landon Currin, Christopher Day, Jake Delehanty, Nikolas Dilbone, Jackson Donnelly, Colin Duff, Grant Griffith, Finley Habenicht, Jenna Hampton, Jacob Hedlund, Baylor Heine, William Heyde, Owen Hix, Ephraim LaMountain, Soraya Lewis, Charles Lipscomb, Kai Lipscomb, Srushti Maladkar, Jaylah Martin, Kevin McConnell, Niyathi Mulakkal, Andrew O’Dell, Katelyn

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“It’s not smart to spray Windex on the inside of a windshield when it’s 27 degrees outside”

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When it comes to changing the oil in my car, I am hardcore about having it changed on time. While I’m on the dime with oil changes, one thing I ignore is the inside of Rev. Tony my windshield. Marciano It starts off nice and clean and then gradually gains a slight film. I can wipe it with a napkin, but that only helps for a short time. I’ll do that a few more times until I finally break down and grab the Windex. My excuse this time was I couldn’t find the Windex. The day I found it, I knew what my task would be. At 6 a.m. the next morning, I stepped into my car and sprayed Windex on the inside of the windshield. I was proud because

I was finally addressing something I had procrastinated over. After spraying the Windex, I took a paper towel to wipe the glass. A funny thing happened on the way to cleaning it – the Windex had frozen. I wiped and wiped, but nothing came off. I had to take my fingernails and scrape the inside of the windshield so I could drive. Later that day, when it was in the 50-degree range, I sprayed Windex again. This time it didn’t freeze; this time I was able to clean the windshield. Boy, did I feel stupid. I knew in my mind the outside of the windshield would be 27 degrees, but I didn’t consider the inside also would be 27 degrees. There are things that appear wise, but really aren’t. There was the time my sister was working at a camp in the mountains. I took some friends to go visit her. We were traveling at night and missed the entrance to the camp. I was only 18 years old and had a little more than one year of driving experience. I decided to make a three-point

turn on a pitch-black country road, rather than drive a little further down to turn around in a driveway. However, there was a problem with this decision – there was a stone wall on both sides of the road. I was driving a 1968 Plymouth Fury, and the car was huge. Trying to make a three-point turn with that battleship was not going to be done quickly. I angled the car perpendicular to the road when suddenly a car was coming from the other direction. I couldn’t make the three-point turn fast enough because the walls on both sides of the road had me penned in. I thought the two small side marker lights would alert the other driver that I had blocked both lanes on that dark country road. My friend in the back seat braced for impact. I was trying as fast as I could to turn the car around, but the two walls prevented me from having the space I needed. Thankfully, the other driver saw my car and slammed on his brakes. He didn’t hit us. There’s a saying that appears twice

in the Bible – in Proverbs 14:12 and again in Proverbs 16:25. The verses read, “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” We don’t like to ask the counsel of others. We think we have all the answers. If I had asked my friend in the backseat, who had three more years of driving experience than I had, what he thought I should do, he would have told me to keep driving until we found a safe place to turn around. He had more years and miles under his belt. Had I asked and also listened to his counsel, the potential accident would not have occurred. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well, my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www.charlotterescuemission.org for more information.

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Smoke is a gentle soul who would really prefer to be the King of a quiet castle. Being a little on the fearful side he’ll need an understanding owner who will take things slow and allow Smoke to adjust to his new home. He can get along with other dogs but really just wants to lay at your feet. He is currently in our Train to Adopt program and learning new obedience tricks. If you are interested in meeting him, come to the shelter. He’s a VIP: Only $10 to adopt! CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the first Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road Page 16 • March 5 to 11, 2015 • Union County Weekly

Name: Charlie ID: A1086113 Breed Mix: Shorthair Age: 2 years Weight: 9 lbs Sex: Neutered Male Date of Arrival: 2/15/15 (Stray) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

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Secret Admirer “When it comes to relationships, I’m very level-headed. I don’t leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then I’ll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me but I’ll be thinking a lot of you!”

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Evangelism Conference continues at First Baptist Church in Indian Trail INDIAN TRAIL – The Real Evangelism conference, held at the First Baptist Church in Indian Trail, started on Wednesday, March 4 and will continue through Friday, March 6. The Real Evangelism series was crafted and created by Dr. Bailey Smith, a wellknown evangelist and author of bestseller “Real Evangelism.” Eleven speakers and five musical performances will take place over this three-day event. Schedule of speakers and performances is as follows: • Thursday, March 5 10 a.m. Gerald Harris and Bailey Smith 1:45 p.m. Vance Pitman and Junior Hill 6:30 p.m. Mat Staver and performance by The Collingsworth Family • Friday, March 6 10 a.m. Mike Stone and Vance Pitman 1:45 p.m. Jeff LaBourg and Paul Blair 6:30 Mike Huckabee This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 704-882-1005 or visit www.baileysmith.org/real_avangelism. htm. First Baptist Church Indian Trail is located at 732 Fairview Road in Indian Trail. First Baptist Church of Weddington opens preschool enrollment WEDDINGTON – First Baptist Church of Weddington has started accepting applications for their 2015-2016 preschool programs. Enrollment is handled on a first come, first serve basis. There’s a $110 non-refundable registration fee for one child and a $25 nonrefundable fee for each additional child. The preschool offers a two-day program (Monday and Wednesday) for 2-year-olds; three-day program (Tuesday to Thursday) for 3-year-olds; and three-day (Monday to Wednesday) and four-day programs (Monday to Thursday) for 4-year-olds. School hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Preschool classes run from September 2015 to May 2016. As stated on the church’s website, “Our goal is to provide a Christian environment for preschoolers to learn and grow. The church sees the preschool as an outreach to the children, parents, church members and community.” Call 704-846-6770 or email FBCWPreschool@FBCW.com for more information or to schedule a tour of the school. Indian Trail Presbyterian Church starts holiday giving season INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail Presbyterian Church is focused on giving this Easter. www.unioncountyweekly.com

The church’s women’s service circle is collecting Easter baskets for Union County Department of Social Services. The Easter baskets can be pre-filled or participants can make their own. The circle suggests including items such as individually wrapped nut-free candy, small stuffed animals, small toys or games, books, crayons, puzzles and travel-sized toiletries. Baskets will be collected through March 29. For more information, contact Sharon Carnes, 704-989-2498. Indian Trail Presbyterian Church is located at 200 Indian Trail Road in Indian Trail. Learn about the work of Bible translation at JAARS Day WAXHAW – JAARS is a nonprofit Bible translation services organization that works to bring Bible translations to people all over the world, including Peru, Papua New Guinea, Australia, several African countries and South America. On Saturday, March 14, JAARS invites the public to the JAARS Townsend Building in Waxhaw for a family-friendly open-house event, so the public can learn about their work. They hold these events four times a year; 2015 dates include March 14, June 13, Aug. 8 and Oct. 10. In an email, JAARS said the event provides information sessions to teach participants how transportation, information technology and the media make Bible translation possible. The event will include rides on a small aircraft, helicopter, boat, and four-wheel-drive vehicle to demonstrate how these modes of transportation help JAARS reach people everywhere. The event will also include media demonstrations in various languages, ethnic costumes and musical instruments, special speakers, storytelling and open admission into their two on-site museums, Museum of the Alphabet and Mexico Museum. Visit www.jaars.org/jaarsday or call 704843-6130 for more information. JAARS is located at 7405 JAARS Road in Waxhaw.

JAARS translates Bibles into various forms of media, depending on the individual or groups culturally needs. Here’s a photo from a media demonstration from a past JAARS Day event. Photo courtesy of JAARS, Inc.

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Summer Camp Guide

2 0 1 5 South Piedmont Community College Summer Camps South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) will run a series of camps for high school students (and, in one case, teachers) throughout June and July. Call Jennifer Joyner-Talbot, SPCC 2015 summer project lead, at 704-290-5868 for more information. By April, Talbot said SPCC plans to have listings on its website at www.spcc.edu, in which students can register and find out more information about each camp.

Arts Camp

Rising 9th through 12th graders July 22 & 23 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30 This camp will expose participants to foundations of art and will allow them to create their own art in a variety of contexts including ceramics, sculpture, painting and computer art. The camp will be led by SPCC faculty and other exhibiting artists from the community. Maximum of 25 students allowed. SPCC Fine Arts Building, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

into a one-day experience. The camp will explore apprenticeship opportunities and careers in mechatronics and industrial systems manufacturing. Students and parents will be invited to network, learn what skills are necessary to land a position in this growing sector, tour off-site facilities and hear from industry speakers and current SPCC apprentices. Maximum of 25 students allowed. SPCC Center for Technology and Health Education, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Construction Trades

Advanced Manufacturing Camp

For rising 9th through 12th graders June 23 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15

This is a high-tech camp packed

Learn real world skills from industry experts. Gain the skills you need for a career in the construction trades. Maximum of 15 students allowed. SPCC Center for Technology

Rising 9th through 12th graders July 17 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free

and Health Education, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Cyber Camp – Monroe

For rising 9th through 12th graders June 24 & 25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Participants will explore the world of browser security and virtualization and enter a virtual world of fun and interactive challenges. Maximum of 40 students allowed. SPCC, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Cyber Camp – Polkton

For rising 9th through 12th graders June 29 & 30 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Participants will explore the world of browser security and virtualization and enter a virtual world of fun and interactive

challenges. Maximum of 20 students allowed. SPCC Polkton Campus, 680 U.S. 74, Polkton

Cyber Camp – Waxhaw

For rising 9th through 12th graders July 1 & 2 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Participants will explore the world of browser security and virtualization and enter a virtual world of fun and interactive challenges. Maximum of 20 students allowed. St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte

Finding Your Tomorrow in the Medical Field For rising 9th through 12th graders June 16 & 17 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30

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Please visit our website or give us a call to sign-up. Campus tours allow visitors an inside view into our school day. You will be able to get a sneak peek of students in class, changing classes and get a feel for what a normal day at QGHS is like for students. Please allow 45 minutes for your walking tour. Students are welcome to participate in the tour.

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Queen’s Grant High School follows the Common Core Curriculum. We do this in an environment that nurtures the student’s desire to learn while holding students firmly accountable in both academics and discipline. We seek to foster passion for learning and to equip college bound students with the tools for academic success. At Queen’s Grant High School our teachers and administrators are committed to the integrity of the learning environment and are always seeking ways to enhance and uphold the priceless opportunities that occur upon that stage. Queen’s Grant High School is a place of great opportunity for highly motivated students and actively involved parents.

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Safe Learning Environment Family Friendly Atmosphere Competitive Athletic Program Providing a choice in education that nurtures learning • Small Class Settings • AP Courses • Honors Courses

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This program is designed to introduce the perspective student to careers in healthcare by showcasing the SPCC Allied Health and Nursing programs in a “handson” environment. Maximum of 16 students allowed. SPCC, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Intro to Auto Mechanics

For rising 9th through 12th graders June 24 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 This camp teaches students to repair, service and maintain automobiles. Instruction focuses on basic areas including brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering. Maximum of 15 students allowed. SPCC Center for Technology and Health Education, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Robotics Camp – Monroe

teachers to explore advanced manufacturing topics, including industrial systems, mechatronics, welding, solar energy, computer numerical control machine quick start and more. Educators will get to tour the Center for Technology and Health Education and learn about what SPCC offers to prospective students and the community at large. Maximum of 25 teachers allowed. SPCC Center for Technology and Health Education, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Matthews Summer Camps The following are summer camps in and around Matthews, just up the street from the towns of western Union County. Visit www.apm. activecommunities.com/matthewsfun/ Activity_Search?ActivityCategoryID=2 3&isSearch=true for more information or to register for any of the camps listed below.

Clay & Pottery Camp

For rising 9th through 12th graders July 15 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free

Rising 1st through 8th graders July 13 to 17 1 to 4:30 p.m. $105

This one-day, hands-on camp will expose participants to basic robotic fundamentals and operations including motor controls, robotic design, basic electronic circuitry and more. Participants also will have the opportunity to operate various robots and compete in a mini robotics competition. A tour of SPCC’s newly renovated Center for Technology and Health Education building will conclude the camp. Maximum of 25 students allowed. SPCC Center for Technology and Health Education, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

July 27 to 31 1 to 4:30 p.m. $94.50

Solar Energy Camp

For rising 9th through 12th graders July 25 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 The camp introduces students to the growing field of solar energy. Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of solar and wind technology. Maximum of 15 students allowed. SPCC Center for Technology and Health Education, 3509 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

STEM Boot Camp

Union & Anson County STEM teachers July 21 & 22 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free This is a two-day experience targeted at Union/Anson STEM www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Children can use different methods including coils, slabs, extrusions, molds and the pottery wheel to fashion artwork, glaze them and exhibit them on the last day. Bring a snack and dress for a mess. Email artsdelivered@gmail.com or call Rick Crowley at 704-618-2222. McDowell Arts Center, 123 McDowell St., Matthews

Bugs & Flowers Mixed Media Camp Ages 6 through 12 years old August 3 to 7 1:30 to 5 p.m. Resident - $105 Non-resident - $115

In this program, which combines art and science, children make art as they learn facts about flowers and insects. They will observe preserved specimens with magnifying lenses to reproduce details in their art works. Additional inspiration comes from the art of Georgia O’Keefe, Joan Miro and Romero Britto as campers explore techniques such as printmaking, collage, resist, batik, paper-mache, drawing, acrylics, clay modeling and assemblage. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Dig for ancient fossils. Meet an exotic animal. Build your own robot. Create lasting summer memories with scientific adventures in chemistry, exploration and cool stuff.

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Kids love our STEAM summer camps! Featuring hands-on minds-on activities in Art & Science: chemistry, biology, digital arts, art, robotics, veterinary medicine, forensics, food science, technology, paleontology, engineering, astronomy, oceanography, video game making, medicine & special effects.

Build & Program Robots Special Effects & Movie Making Team Building Activities See How Science Works in the Real World

Ages 4-5 I’m a Builder I’m a Chemist I’m a Movie Maker

I’m a Paleontologist I’m a Science Explorer I’m a Toy Inventor

Ages 6-9 All Things (Potter) Magical & Mystical Dive into Oceanography Future Physician Future Robot Creator Scientific Whiz Kids Space Engineer

Draw, Paint, Sculpt Animation, Cartooning 3D Mixed Media Team Building Activities

Stop Motion Explosion Super Weather Investigator Surfin’ Pacific Islands Art Time Traveler Video Game Developer Young Robot Builder

Ages 9-15

Just the Facts! Camps operate Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm Cost per week: $245 and up Pre - Camp begins at 8:00am: $25/week Post - Camp ends at 5:30pm: $35/week

Adventures in Cartooning Chefology CSI I - Talking Bones CSI II-Crime Scenes Talk Deep Space Robotics RPG Video Game Developer

Emergency Medical Tech Emergency Vet Tech I Emergency Vet Tech II Robot Builder Robot Developer Special Effects & Movie Making

2015 camp locations

Bethany Church - June 15-26

4301 Beulah Church Rd., Weddington, NC 28104

United Faith Christian Academy - July 6-24 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

British Int’l School of Charlotte - July 27-August 14 7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277

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Camp Crews Full-Day Camps Ages 7 through 12 years old Week 1: July 13 to 17 Week 2: July 27 to 31 Week 3: Aug. 17 to 21 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Resident - $170 Non-resident - $180

These camps offer children a chance to get off the couch and onto the court. Campers will participate in a variety of different sports each day including dodgeball, kickball, soccer, lacrosse, whiffleball and more. They also will visit local parks in Matthews every Tuesday afternoon for outdoor fun and recreation. Snacks and sports drinks are provided. Campers need to bring their own lunch throughout the week. Post-camp care is available from 5 to 6 p.m. for $10 each day. Call 704-708-1287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Camp Crews Half-Day Camps – Flag Football July 6 to 10

Camp Crews Half-Day Camps – Lacrosse July 22 to 26

Camp Crews Half-Day Camps - Soccer July 20 to 24

Ages 7 to 12 years old 1 to 4 p.m. Resident - $85 Non-resident - $95 Camp Crews Half-Day Camps are for children interested in having fun while learning about a new sport each week and participating in games and tournaments. These camps are recreation-oriented and focus on giving every camper a chance to get introduced to the sport and participate in a “fun-first� environment. Post-camp care is available from 4 to 6 p.m. for $10 each day. Call 704-708-1287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Camp FUNshine

Ages 6 to 11 years old Week 1: June 22 to 26 Week 2: June 29 to July 3 Week 3: July 6 to July 10 Week 4: July 13 to July 17 Week 5: July 20 to 24 Week 6: July 27 to 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Resident - $150 Non-resident - $160 Children will play games, go on www.unioncountyweekly.com

field trips, swim and more. Field Trips include Carowinds, Discovery Place, Monkey Joe’s, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Inner Peaks, Extreme Ice Center, Laser Quest and more. Preand post-camp care available for an additional $20 per day. Pre-camp care: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Post-camp care: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Matthews Elementary School gymnasium, 200 McDowell Ave., Matthews

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Camp FUNshine X-treme Week Ages 8 to 11 years old Aug. 3 to 7 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Resident - $200 Non-resident - $210

Camp includes field trips every day. Pre- and post-camp care available for an additional $20 per day. Pre-camp care: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Post-camp care: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Matthews Elementary School gymnasium, 200 McDowell Ave., Matthews

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Camp Gymstars

Ages 3 to 6 years old Week 1: June 22 to 26 Week 2: July 6 to 10 Week 3: July 20 to 24 Week 4: Aug. 3 to 7 8:30 a.m. to Noon Resident: $95 Non-resident: $85 Camp Gymstars offers young children 3-6 a structured, fun and active environment where they can play a variety of different sports and participate in arts, crafts and music activities as well. Popular mascots from local area sports teams will visit each week to interact with the campers and take pictures. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

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Cats, Dogs & Co.: A Mixed Media Camp Ages 6 to 12 years old Aug. 3 to 7 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Resident: $105 Non-resident: $115

Campers explore facts about pets and wild animals while using their creativity. Each project, based on different animals, has an emphasis on techniques such as yarn painting, dot painting, applique, drawing, acrylics, batik, paper-mache, assemblage, puppetry, collage and printmaking. Additional inspiration is provided by the art of Peter Diem, Eric Carl, Peter Moorman and Todd Young. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

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3.6.15 Friday 5 to 8 p.m. Book Signing

3.7.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to Noon Free Shred Event

The Maker Space, dubbed the Academy for Imagineers, will present a range of crafts and learning workshops for people of all ages. Activities for the day include a cookie decoration station, weaving looms for cloth loops, a Lego building area, a counting and math station for younger children and more. Visit www.union.lib.nc.us or contact Children’s Services at 704- 821-7475, ext. 4, for more information.

Bonita Somers, a resident of Matthews, will be available to sign copies of her book, “Ms. B’s Art on a Cart.” Ms. B is a teacher who is passionate about art. She doesn’t have a classroom, but does have a cart. She teaches the art elements and principles each day, providing a valuable life lesson to those along the way. Call 405-458-5642 or email Michelle Whitman at michelle@keymgc.com for more information.

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Calendar 3.14.15 Saturday Noon to 2 p.m. Book Signing Waxhaw resident Shawn Crenshaw will be available to sign copies of his new book, “Embrace the Real You.” In the book, Crenshaw enlightens readers as to how they can find their true identity and purpose. According to a news release, “Our true identity and purpose can only be found by embracing who we are in the eyes of God and using that revelation to drive our focus and lives.”

Book Lady, 3513 W. Hwy. 74, Monroe 3.14.15 Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. “Beautiful You 2015” Sixth Annual Prom Closet The Prom Closet is held once a year at the beginning of prom season. The event offers free prom dresses to all junior and senior high school students. Pre-registration is required. Students younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by only one female adult. Students are asked to stay for the entire program. Visit www.theclosetpromevent.com for more information. Southbrook Church, 5607 MonroeWeddington Road, Weddington 3.14.15 Saturday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Evenings of Conversation The Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center will host its monthly open mic poetry reading. The session will be LOL (Laugh Out Loud) themed, and participants can bring their humorous poems, jokes, or songs. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free. Email Susan Didier at sdidier@ admin.indiantrail.org or call 704-821-2541 for more information or to reserve a spot.

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Marvin Ridge’s baseball program won’t enter spring with a shortage of confidence. Coach Mark Mennitt and senior ace pitcher Max Wotell believe the Mavericks can compete for a state championship. They’ve got the roster to back it up – Wotell is an Arizona commit, a Louisville Slugger preseason first team All-American and he won a gold medal as a part of the 18-and-under USA Team. “It’s a lofty a goal, but I think we have as good of a chance as anybody,” Mennitt said. “I think our conference is kind of set up that way. You look over the last few years we’ve had teams make runs, and I think we’re one of the better teams in our area. I think we definitely have a legitimate chance.” Wotell said that despite the bright career ahead of him, he’s focusing on his last season at Marvin Ridge. “I’m really excited about heading to Arizona this summer and if I’m blessed enough to get drafted and go into professional baseball that would be a dream come true for me, but right now I’m really focused on getting this team in a winning direction and making a streak in the playoffs and hopefully get to the state championship,” he said. Marvin Ridge, which finished 17-9 (12-3 Southern Carolinas) won the Southern Carolinas regular season championship and made it to the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state playoffs where it lost 5-3 to South Rowan last season, has won seven consecutive conference championships and is poised to build on its success. “I think our team has really bonded together,” Wotell said. “There’s a lot of chemistry. We’re friends on and off the field.” The Mavericks will go as far as Wotell takes them. He was equally impressive as a pitcher and as a batter last season, recording a 2.83 ERA and 46 strikeouts from the mound and boasting a .380

batting average, 23 hits, eight doubles, three triples and two homeruns at the plate. Wotell is known for his fastball, which goes high into the 90s, but he also has a

handed pitcher throwing 90 very often. “It’s good for our program to have a high-profile guy like that, but ultimately it’s only as good as he makes our team. He’s been important to our program for

nasty changeup and slider to keep batters off balance. “He’s one of the best competitors I’ve ever coached,” Mennitt said. “I think that’s what sets him apart. He’s also extremely talented. You don’t see a left-

sure, bringing some notoriety to it.” The 6-foot-3, 187-pound Wotell is fortunate to have a strong supporting cast around him in senior third baseman Jake Boyce, junior outfielder and third baseman Chandler Castleberry,

senior left-handed pitcher and first baseman Hunter Colonna, senior shortstop Jason Curtis, junior catcher Kevin Dobos, who is a two-year starter, and junior second baseman Mark Glover. Curtis, who is a reliable hitter, finished last season with a .333 batting average, 27 hits, five doubles and three triples. Colonna was equally dominant last season, recording a 1.01 ERA with 20 strikeouts. “I think with the nucleus we have coming back we’re going to have a chance to be really good,” Mennitt said. “We’ve only got four seniors, but we still have a lot of experienced guys. We’re going to rely on four seniors mainly, and we got a pretty good nucleus behind them. “Hopefully we’re all on the same page and will continue to be good and be great at playoff time. If you’re not really good at that time of year then you’re going home, so we got to crescendo when we get to the playoffs.” If Marvin Ridge hopes to reach its goal to compete for a state championship, it will have to overcome many obstacles along the way, beginning with a tough regular season schedule. The Mavericks have dates with South Meck (March 5), Ardrey Kell (March 11), Independence (March 21), Sun Valley (March 24, 25 and 27), Piedmont (April 14, 15 and 17), Cuthbertson (April 21, 22 and 24) and Weddington (April 28, 29 and May 1). “Obviously we put emphasis on our conference games, because of the playoff implications,” Mennitt said. “A goal of ours is to always win the conference. We’ve been pretty successful at that. “Weddington’s a big rivalry for us and Cuthbertson’s a big rivalry for us, because they’re so close. Piedmont’s always going to be good [and] Sun Valley [too].” But with Wotell on the mound, it’s just about certain the Mavs will be in the mix for another conference title.

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Cuthbertson boys send Weddington home heartbroken Emotions can be powerful, even in sports, and they were quite raw following Cuthbertson’s 74-67 win over Weddington in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state playoffs on March 3. The Cavaliers ran to celebrate with a mob of their fellow students after the final buzzer, while Warrior coach Gary Ellington consoled his senior guard Jordan Barber. The teams split their two previous meetings, while Cuthbertson (22-5, 9-1 Southern Carolinas) won the regular season conference championship and Weddington (24-5, 8-2) won the conference tournament. It only seemed right to have a tiebreaker. “These teams are so close,� Cuthbertson coach Mike Helms said. “They know each other so well. You knew it was going to be a dogfight, a fight right to the end, and that’s what it was.� Cuthbertson had to overcome an eightpoint deficit in the first half and a six-point deficit in the final minutes of the game. Senior guard Matt Allen (17 points) trimmed Weddington’s lead to 62-59 when he made a three-pointer at the top of the key

and get a steal. We turned it over a couple of times at the end. “Sometimes you have to tip your hat to the other team. They played really good. I don’t necessarily think we played bad. I just thought we had some untimely turnovers. We didn’t shoot the ball particularly well in the fourth quarter, and they made shots when they needed to make shots.� Cuthbertson will face Crest in the fourth round of the state playoffs on March 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Winston-Salem at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

with 3:30 remaining in regulation, which proved to be the change in momentum the Cavaliers needed. “I knew I had to make the shot,� Allen said. “We were slumping there for a little bit. I knew we were going on a little bit of a drought. It was a big shot, and Ryan Mobley took over at the end. We did a good job coming back through adversity, and I’m really proud.� Mobley (game-high 19 points), a Cuthbertson junior guard, put the game on ice when he made four free throws down the stretch to hold the Warriors at bay, while junior forward Tyrik Dawson finished with 14 points. “They had the upper hand,� Helms said. “Those are the breaks you have to have. That game could go either way. This is a sweet one. “We battled foul trouble tonight between Tyrik and Tyler [Hardiman], and are much better on both ends with them in the game. I thought our guards came up big. The first half they struggled a little. We turned the ball over a little too much, but the second half they came up big.� Barber led Weddington with 16 points, and senior guard Jordan Sharpe added 11 points for the Warriors. “We struggled making shots, and gave up some offensive rebounds,� Ellington said. “Cuthbertson played good. They figured out a way to make the right baskets at the right time

Weddington girls survive Crest rally North Carolina signee and senior guard Stephanie Watts scored 35 points to carry Weddington to a 61-45 win over Crest (22-3, 16-0 South Mountain Conference) in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state playoffs on March 3. The Warriors, which led by as many as 18 points in the first half, let the Chargers go on a 17-1 run to trim Weddington’s lead to a 37-35 advantage with 3:37 left in the third quarter. “I think we did a great job coming out excited and played real hard and had a great level of intensity,� Weddington coach Ryun Cook said. “Crest is a really good team. We had a little foul trouble. “When you get this far everybody is so good.

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