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First steps taken

Town staff to begin drafting paperwork to precede preliminary planning for new facility

in bringing YMCA to Waxhaw

by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

A rendering of a possible use of the land that may be bought by YMCA and Waxhaw for a new YMCA facility surrounding the Cureton Town Center. Photo courtesy of YMCA of Greater Charlotte

WAXHAW - At its March 10 meeting, the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners took the first steps towards creating a deal to bring a YMCA to the town after nearly seven years of research and discussion.

The board did not make any final decision regarding the YMCA, but unanimously approved two motions that will move the town closer to a deal.

The motions direct staff to draft a letter of intent to form a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and to draft a commitment to buy a piece of land, worth $1.3 million and currently owned by Wells Fargo, upon (see Waxhaw YMCA on page 4)

Board of Education appoints Jason Marton to represent District 6

by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com

The Union County Board of Education is once again complete as members voted 5 to 3 in favor of appointing Waxhaw resident Jason Marton to represent District 6 at the March 10 board meeting at Stallings Elementary.

Marton was selected over Sean Maher and Kathleen Heintel, both losing 3-5 votes, to replace former representative Marce Savage, who resigned on Jan. 31.

Melissa Merrell, Sharon Harrell and Gary Sides consecutively voted in favor of Maher and Heintel. John Collins, Leslie Boyd, Mike Guzman, Christina Helms and Kevin Stewart voted in opposition of Maher and Heintel, and stood together in favor of Marton.

Merrell was visibly disappointed that Maher or

Heintel wasn’t selected by the board. “Maher and Heintel, with a decade of dedication volunteering in our schools, it would have been a natural progression to work their way into the District 6 seat,” she said.

She continued that Marton did not list any prior experience working in schools or with youth on his application.

“I don’t see how you can start from ground zero and take a seat on the board of education, if you’ve never invested in the schools,” she said.

Merrell was on the Strategic Planning and Technology Committee, which reviewed the 11 candidates and narrowed the vote down to the final three. She said over 80 percent of the emails she received from community members were in support of Maher and Heintel, only 13 percent supported Marton.

Boyd was enthusiastic about Marton’s selection.

“Living in District 6 and campaigning alongside Jason (during general election), I heard everything he said and he has so much support.”

She commented on how strong Marton campaigned for District 6 during the last general election and that she believed in his long-term and strategic planning goals.

During the meeting’s public comments, Wesley Chapel resident Frank Cappella said he was speaking for over 60 residents and business owners in District 6 when he urged board members to vote based on what the constituents wanted and said it would be an opportunity to rebuild trust after the redistricting feud between residents and the board.

Cappella believes the board voted for Marton for the same reason the residents didn’t back him, because (see District 6 on page 5)

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Six quick questions with Stallings councilmember Tony Linhares

by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

When Stallings councilmember Fred Weber stepped down from his District 5 seat in December 2014, he said he hoped the council would replace him with “someone without a personal agenda‌ Your only agenda should be to do what you believe is best for the town.â€?

Three months later, following his replacement Tony Linhares’s first meeting as District 5 representative, his words almost echoed those of Weber. “I think (serving on town council) will be pretty interesting,� Linhares said. “As long as I can be someone who helps the town, with no personal agenda other than to help out the town.�

Union County Weekly spoke with Linhares about what brought him to this spot and his plans for the future.

How long have you lived in Stallings, and what has made you want to stay?

I have lived here for 13 years. It’s the small-town feel. I just couldn’t see living someplace else. It’s got “Mayberry-ish� qualities. That’s why I got on the parks and recreation committee, just to help do something for the town.

(My previous hometown) Charlotte was so big, you couldn’t do anything to

help, and I think Stallings is just the right town to do something. I went down to the town hall and asked what I could do, and they said, “Join a committee and make a difference.� That’s what I tried to do.

In the seven years you served with that committee, the town gained a lot of recognition for its progress with parks. What did you take away from that experience?

When you see people enjoying something you’ve been working on, you realize that’s all they wanted was just a great place to enjoy.

I was there since the beginning at the development stage (of Stallings Park).

Going through the site plans, planning how it would be used, that was my favorite thing. You used to see two or three people in there and now you see 40 or 50 cars or even buses in the parking lot, so you know you’ve done something good.

What made you want to make the move to town council?

I had several people ask me to do it and that was really nice. I have no political ambition or anything like that, I just want to make a difference and be somebody

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that is a straight shooter and not have an agenda. The people that wanted me to do it, they had confidence in me. They like what I did on (the parks and recreation committee) and they knew I just tell it like it is.

What would you like to focus on now that you’re in that position?

Getting the people to participate in town events is a big thing. Getting people to come out and support the town and be a part of the town. There are going to be a lot more town events, getting people

out of their houses and meeting with everybody else. That’s what I like, that’s my thing: I bring people together.

Your shortened term will expire in December 2015. Are there any plans to run to keep your seat?

I think I will try to do that. As long as the people think I can help out the town, that’s fine. I hope I can do a good job in this short period of time. I was brought in by council, and now I have to work to get the vote of the district to get back in.

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Waxhaw YMCA (continued from page 1)

upon approval of the letter of intent.

Both drafts should be ready by the board’s March 24 meeting, according to a timeline presented at Tuesday’s meeting.

If the plans go through, Waxhaw would buy a 13-acre piece of land on Kensington Drive, west of the Cureton Town Center. The land would adjoin a 16-acre parcel south of the shopping center that YMCA would close on following the approval of a letter of intent as well.

The plans met with enthusiasm from residents and board members alike at Monday’s meeting, as the board waived protocol and allowed residents in attendance to ask questions and express their thoughts after a presentation from Steve Bowers, YMCA community vice president.

The size of the facility to be built would depend on fundraising in the coming years, but a first phase of construction would likely include a facility between 25,000 and 30,000 square feet.

The master plan allows for phased growth up to 80,000 square feet, according to the presentation.

The first phase of construction could include a group exercise room, a pool, a health and fitness center, family locker rooms, a multi-purpose room, a multiuse gym, a childcare area and a lobby.

The inclusion of multi-purpose athletic fields would depend on town funding and community fundraising.

Local businessman Tommy Hall has already pledged $2 million toward the facility, Bowers said.

A partnership between YMCA and the town would mean a shared responsibility of funding, with details that have not yet been worked out. The estimated investment by YMCA over multiple phases of construction is estimated between $16 – 20 million.

The cost avoidance for Waxhaw’s budget in direct relation to a partnership with YMCA would be near $8.25 million, according to the presentation.

Those savings include operational efficiencies through shared programming that leverages town and YMCA assets, including holding YMCA programming in town facilities such as a downtown park currently in the preliminary stages of development and the town’s skate park.

New Town Manager Warren Wood, who starts in his position on March 31, is the current city manager in Hickory, which enjoys a similar partnership with YMCA. Wood called a deal between Waxhaw and YMCA a “no-brainer,” according to boardmember Steve Maher.

If opened, the YMCA, like most

others, would operate under an advisory board made up of local elected officials, business owners, investors and residents, Bowers said.

Much of the excitement from residents was related to the potential for an indoor swimming pool, as residents voiced their aggravation with having to travel to Monroe or Charlotte to use swimming facilities.

After the meeting, Bowers said he was “very pleased with the reception from the community,” and he was not surprised with the emphasis placed on swimming facilities.

“Every conversation we’ve had out here for six years has included that they would like to have an indoor pool in the community,” Bowers said. “That will certainly be a big part of our story line as we try to get to a place where that’s possible.”

During the meeting, Bowers discussed some of the possibilities YMCA has been exploring in other towns, such as indoor pools with retractable roofs for the warmer seasons.

One resident stated he supports the new YMCA but voiced concerns that it would pull the focus of the town away from the historic downtown area, which many board members and residents believe is the heart of the town.

Brian mentioned the new Walmart Neighborhood Market recently opened across N.C. Highway 16, and the ABC Store’s upcoming move from downtown to a location near Walmart.

Natalie Jackson, director of parks and recreation in Waxhaw, said her staff has considered this and will be exploring ways to bring YMCA-related activities further south.

“We’ve had good discussion about what we can do to draw folks that patronize the Y and benefit the town by taking them downtown for programming so that we can spread the love,” Jackson said.

Although boardmember James Werner supported moving forward with preliminary agreements, he encouraged the rest of the board to take a step back and look at the large scale of the decision to be made.

“I think we need to take into light how much this is going to cost – the substantial outlay compared to our budget,” Werner said. “We’re talking about $1.5 million currently and another million in the next few years. I’m not saying we don’t do it, I just think you need to understand the weight of this decision and take that into consideration.”

Leading up to the vote on drafting a letter of intent, Mayor Daune Gardner said she’s pleased to see widespread enthusiasm from residents.

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District 6

youth, Marton believes his professional experience caters to current focus areas, such as the Community Construction Marton was in favor of redistricting.

Equity Plan.

While Cappella didn’t want to make it He has 16 years of experience in about redistricting, he said it did speak professional leadership roles and has a to the way the board wanted to do busi- background in strategic planning, proness over the next 19 months. cess improvement and program man“They want somebody who is not ram- agement, according to his application. bunctious or won’t cause a lot of quesHe said strategic and long-term plantioning.� Cappella said, “(The vote) was ning are the most important working an opportunity for healing and unity. points he will bring to the board.

Unfortunately, the board “Strategic planning is not didn’t seize that opportujust about facilities ‌ It is nity.â€? about planning for how we In an email, Marton will educate our students in countered concerns about an ever-changing environhow he will vote while on ment and planning for how the board. we will incent, develop and “My goal is to ensure we retain our teachers.â€? focus on our students and Marton said he looks forour teachers and do so with ward to working with Discommunity involvement. trict 6 community memMy votes will align with bers.

Jason Marton those goals,� he wrote. “My family and I have After the meeting, Marton smiled and been humbled by the outpouring of shook hands as community, school and support from the District 6 community. board members congratulated him.

I spent months over the course of the “I am honored that I was selected to (general election) campaign connecting take the District 6 seat and I’m excited with thousands of residents in District to start a positive dialogue with the 6 and intend to continue to be open to community,� he said. speaking and engaging with anyone in In response to concerns about his District 6 and across Union County.� lack of experience in schools and with (continued from page 1)

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Indian Trail brings on new planning director INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail Town Manager Joe Fivas recently announced the promotion of Rox Burhans to director of planning and neighborhood services for the town.

Burhans began working for the town as a senior planner in November 2011 and was the town’s assistant planning director before his promotion. In his new position, Burhans is responsible for overseeing all planning activities undertaken by the town, according to a news release. He will work toward promoting responsible development for Indian Trail, while also working collaboratively with residents and business owners to make Indian Trail a better place to live and invest in.

“We are excited that Rox Burhans has accepted the position of director of planning and neighborhood services,” Fivas said in the release. “His years of experience working for the town of Indian Trail make him a great candidate to fill this position.”

Prior to working for the Indian Trail, Burhans was employed by the city of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and the city of Federal Way, Washington. He earned his planning certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners and received a degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Tennessee.

“I am thrilled to have been named as the planning director for the Town of Indian Trail,” Burhans said in the release. “Indian Trail is a community that continues to successfully balance having a progressive, forward-thinking approach, while maintaining its charming, small town character. I look forward to forging partnerships with our residents, business owners and town council members to help Indian Trail achieve a prosperous future.”

Contact Lindsey Edmonds, communications coordinator with Indian Trail, at 704-821-2542 or email ledmonds@ admin.indiantrail.org for more information.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between March 5 and 10, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail • Garry Lovelace, 4800 block of Jacquelyne Drive: Possession of a stolen firearm. March 5 • Melissa Tatterson, 100 block of Lauren Drive: Larceny of chose in action. March 6 • Brandon Patton, 14000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear. March 6 • Regina Williams, 2100 block of Younts Drive: Obtaining property by false pretenses.

March 7 • Jeffrey Loflin, 5700 block of Idlewild Road: Driving while impaired. March 7 • Richard Watts, 4600 block of Babbling Brook Court: Failure to appear. March 8 • Donta Deese, 8400 block of Mill Grove Road: Possession of stolen goods. March 8 • Shaghayegh Sohailie-Vafa, 4800 block of West Highway 74: Misdemeanor larceny. March 9 • Alexzandrea Fields, 2100 block of Younts Road: Obtaining property by false pretenses.

March 9, 2015 • Shamel Dove, 2800 block of Windswept Lane: Order for criminal arrest. March 10

Stallings • Chase Honigman, 200 block of Forest Park Drive: Possession of a stolen firearm. March 5

• Edgar Baten, 13300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear. March 8

Waxhaw • Cooper Mallette, 3600 block of Waxhaw Parkway: Possession of drug paraphernalia. March 7 • Leon Unterbrink, 8100 block of Kensington Drive: Driving while impaired. March 7 The following crimes were committed in western Union County between March 5 and 10, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail Home/Business Break-ins • 3000 block of Great Falls Drive: $5,875 worth of property stolen from home during break-in.

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Vehicle Break-ins • 8000 block of Teakwood Drive: Nothing listed as stolen from vehicle during break-in. March 7

Property Theft • 1000 block of Blue Stream Lane: $365 worth of construction materials stolen from construction site. March 5 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $18 worth of merchandise stolen from business. March 6

• Circle K, 1071 Chestnut Lane: $5 alcoholic beverage stolen from business. March 7 • 7800 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of a stolen license plate. March 8 • Smok’n Jay’s BBQ, 5719 W. Hwy. 74: $14,000 smoker stolen from business. March 8 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $630 worth of merchandise stolen from business. March 8 • 6000 block of Secrest Shortcut Road: $120 worth of clothes stolen. March 8

Lake Park Home/Business Break-ins • 3900 block of Etheredge Street: $100 in damage done to garage door in attempted home break-in. March 10

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Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 5800 block of Coral Ridge Lane: $400 in damage done to cellphone in vandalism incident.

March 5 • 4400 block of Old Monroe Road: $1,000 in damage done to truck in vandalism incident.

March 5 • 5000 block of Poplin Road: $100 in damage done to land in vandalism incident. March 5 • 1400 block of Wesley Chapel Road: $500 in damage done to Toyota RAV4 in vandalism incident. March 6 • 3100 block of Sun Valley Place: $250 in damage done to yard in vandalism incident. March 8 • 2000 block of Wesley Chapel Road: $2,500 in damage done to church bus in vandalism incident.

March 8

• Kohl’s, 601 Sherman Place: $284 worth of merchandise stolen from business. March 5 • 6500 block of Old Ridge Road: $400 fiberglass ladder stolen. March 5

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 5700 block of Carter Woods Court: Identity theft. March 9

Wesley Chapel Home/Business Break-ins • 1300 block of Parkside Drive: Televisions, Xbox 360, iPads, saw, cooler, shotguns, iPod dock, Blu-ray player and drill, worth $3,939 total, stolen from home during break-in. March 9

Financial Crimes/Fraud Financial Crimes/Fraud • 4700 block of Titus Court: Defrauding an innkeeper. March 5

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

Weddington Matthews Road – 92 • McDonald’s, 14522 Lawyers Road – 97 28079 • Cathy’s Coffee, 606 Indian Trail Road – 98.5 • Thai Viet Noodles House, 14015-I E. Independence Blvd. – 82

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pendence Blvd., 28079 – 82 Violations included: Person in charge did not have a food safety manager’s training certificate; employee handling lettuce with bare hands; cutting board and plates needed cleaning; beef not cooked before placing in broth without consumer advisory; soup and water for cooking on turned-off stove; some items without proper dates marked; sanitizer solution at improper concentration; employee used microwave to partially thaw food; lacked an approved thin probe thermometer; spring rolls on unclean table with unclean absorbent mat; and general cleaning needed.

All Scores: 28173

No restaurants inspected this week.

28104 • 7-Eleven, 15000 Idlewild Road – 91.5 • Mama’s Pizza & Pasta, Inc., 15080 Idlewild Road, suite C – 99.5 • Mario’s Pizza Italian Restaurant, 2925

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28110 • Cici’s Pizza, 1951 Dickerson Blvd., suite A – 92 • Conference Center at SPCC, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 92 • Dunkin Donuts, 2570 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99 • Mac’s Fish and Chicken, 2399 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99.5 • McDonald’s, 2406 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Napoli Italian Restaurant, 2263 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • No. 1 Chinese Buffet, 1008 W. Roosevelt Blvd., suite J & K – 98 • Taqueria Veracruz Mexico, 1128-A W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96 28112 • DFC Farms Trading Co. and CafÊ, 101 W. Franklin St. – 97 • Oasis of Monroe, LLC, 116 S. Main St. – 100

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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Home Sales in Union County A breakdown of recent home sales

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FEB. 2013

153 $291,767

45 $261, 277

Homes Sold Average Sales Price Date sold

Address

sale price

28173

Brantley Oaks 2212 Autumn Blaze Court Feb. 24

Briarcrest 5705 Carter Woods Court Feb. 27 5106 Brynmar Drive Feb. 19 1604 Laurel Hill Drive Feb. 17

Canterfield Creek 506 Streamside Lane Feb. 27

Chatelaine 605 Beauhaven Lane Feb. 10

Copper Run 1064 Crofton Drive Feb. 27

Cureton 8020 Whitehawk Hill Road Feb. 26 2804 Bevis Lane Feb. 20

Hillcrest 300 Anne Avenue Feb. 5

Hollister 906 Five Leaf Lane Feb. 20

Hunter Oaks 9103 Shrewsbury Drive Feb. 20

Ivy Hill 7318 Ivy Hill Lane Feb. 26

Lawson 1104 Wainscott Drive Feb. 25 1108 Five Forks Road Feb. 13

Longview 8904 Longview Club Drive Feb. 12

Millbridge 1024 Ridgehaven Road Feb. 27

$300,000 $269,000 $425,000 $476,466 $486,000 $635,000 $383,875 $265,000 $520,605 $82,500 $410,000 $378,000 $222,000 $291,000 $394,160 $872,470 $279,000

Address

Date sold

205 Golden View Drive Feb. 26 1001 Ridgehaven Lane Feb. 18

Oak Grove Farm 1307 Rosehill Drive Feb. 13

Prescot 7900 Rousham Court Feb. 25 8306 Compton Acres Lane Feb. 13

Providence Downs South 1705 Funny Cide Drive Feb. 17

Shannon Vista 5509 Marchetti Drive Feb. 10

Silver Creek 5510 Silver Creek Drive Feb. 4

Skyecroft 8113 Skyecroft Commons Drive Feb. 26

Somerset 220 Tyndale Court Feb. 27

Steeple Chase 173 Valley Glen Drive Feb. 18

Stratford on Providence 6018 Hathaway Lane Feb. 25

The Chimneys of Marvin 10203 Waxhaw Manor Drive Feb. 13

Walden Pond 1713 White Pond Lane Feb. 12

Weddington Chase 2102 Highland Forest Drive Feb. 2

Wesley Springs 1173 Woodwinds Drive Feb. 12

sale price

$370,000 $374,990 $930,000 $291,000 $262,500 $850,000 $300,345 $345,000 $1,200,000 $340,500 $279,000 $1,350,000 $562,800 $465,000 $532,000 $260,000

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Address

141 $264,821 Date sold

Annandale 7015 Sedgewick Road Feb. 27

Arbor Glen 1010 Southwind Trail Drive Feb. 27

Ashe Croft 4312 Emerald Lane Feb. 18

Ashland 302 Glenridge Court Feb. 2

Bonterra 1022 Preakness Blvd.

Feb. 18 2106 Bonterra Blvd.

Feb. 11

Braefield 3400 Braefield Drive Feb. 26

Brandon Oaks 3014 Corrona Lane Feb. 27 3001 Fountainbrook Drive Feb. 24 6009 Sipes Place Feb. 20 2022 Currier Place Feb. 19 2011 Hollyhedge Lane Feb. 6 412 Summerston Lane Feb. 2

Brittany Downs 5008 Alexis Drive Feb. 12

Country Woods Estate 1541 Hawthorne Drive Feb. 5

Crismark 6106 Follow The Trail Feb. 27 1003 Crismark Drive Feb. 26 9000 Fine Robe Drive Feb. 26 1011 Cornflower Lane Feb. 26 1004 Jeweled Crown Court Feb. 19 3013 Early Rise Ave. Feb. 13

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$225,000 $194,000 $151,500 $130,000 $204,500 $285,475 $147,000 $262,000 $212,500 $222,000 $270,000 $225,000 $370,000 $120,000 $235,500 $199,000 $391,000 $246,000 $240,000 $275,000 $205,900 $225,169

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Date sold

Address

2014 Seefin Court Feb. 25 4172 Oconnell St. Feb. 25 2212 Knocktree Drive Feb. 25 4453 Roundwood Court Feb. 18 4424 Roundwood Court Feb. 12

Hemby Acres 8304 Wynnview Road Feb. 27

Lake Park 4005 Lake Charles Way Feb. 27 6302 Olson Lane Feb. 18 3701 Arthur St. Feb. 13 7802 Conifer Circle Feb. 10

Satterfield 210 Edenshire Court Feb. 13

Sheridan 1004 Cabra Court Feb. 19

Shiloh Trace 1210 Langdon Terrace Drive Feb. 19

Tallwood Estates II 609 Woodbridge Lane Feb. 27

Taylor Glenn 1017 Stevens Pride Court Feb. 26 3004 Semmes Lane Feb. 18 2030 Magna Lane Feb. 10

The Enclaves at Crismark 4017 Tremont Drive Feb. 25 5005 Tremont Drive Feb. 20 5112 Forest Knoll Court Feb. 13

sale price

$287,590 $213,490 $250,000 $190,000 $185,000 $115,000 $161,500 $227,000 $165,000 $189,000 $295,000 $280,000 $242,500 $425,000 $262,000 $205,000 $165,000 $364,500 $359,500 $315,000

28110 Asbury Downs 505 Arminius Court Feb. 23

Barbee Farms 2905 Barbee Court Feb. 19

$160,000 $145,000

Date sold

Address

Blair Heights 1412 Charlotte Ave. Feb. 5

Cascades 4018 Linville Falls Lane Feb. 27

Colonial Village 1638 Sumpter Lane Feb. 9

Cornerstone 4006 Solomons Court Feb. 27

Crooked Creek Estates 5208 Sustar Drive Feb. 12

Fox Hunt Estates 2514 Saddlebred Way Feb. 24 2800 Huntsman Lane Feb. 24

Hamilton Place 2916 Waycross Drive Feb. 19

Helms Park 1911 Shady Lane Feb. 2

Hilton Meadows 3752 Millington Court Feb. 12 1608 Nazareth Court Feb. 10

Long Brooke 3004 Viola Lane Feb. 27

Meriwether 2002 Great Falls Drive Feb. 26 1003 Washburn Court Feb. 2

Myers Meadows 4410 Poxon Lane Feb. 27 4713 Myers Road Feb. 6

Owls Nest 3914 Matthew Drive Feb. 27

sale price

$47,000 $183,000 $155,500 $139,900 $282,745 $210,000 $222,900 $187,500 $110,200 $196,500 $215,000 $154,000 $128,000 $126,500 $157,000 $133,000 $137,900

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WEDDINGTON – Shea Homes’s Atherton neighborhood has stepped into Union County with the hope of providing “a custom feeling without the custom price� for the Weddington community.

The new development, located off of Weddington Road near Providence Road, offers homes that start from mid-$600,000. The homes began selling last weekend through sales representative Doug Venable.

A model home is not finished yet, but Venable is selling homes from a temporary structure on the property until one is ready. “The reason (Shea Homes) chose Weddington is because it’s in close proximity to Ballantyne, Waxhaw, shopping, entertainment and so many things,� said Kayla Kody, digital marketing specialist at Shea Homes Charlotte. “There’s everything around it, so it’s great location, along with the lower Union County taxes and competitive schools.�

Shea Homes hopes to fulfill a need of semicustom homes in the area.

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and include four-sided brick exteriors, four to 5 bedrooms and three-car side-entry garages with four- and five-car garage options.

Amenities for the neighborhood include a pool and gathering area. First floor master suites with spa bathrooms and other features are available.

However, Shea Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in the country, will offer a new line-up for Atherton that is unlike its other developments.

All models offered in Atherton are something the group has not offered before, Kody said.

A feature Kody said buyers have really enjoyed about the models is guest suites on the first floor of the homes to accommodate grandparents.

Interested buyers can find more information about the community at www.sheahomes. com/community/Atherton.

Home Sales (continued from page 10) Date sold

Address

Savannah Way 2908 Monterrey Lane Feb. 23

St. Johns Forest 4823 Manchineel Lane Feb. 27 4715 Manchineel Lane Feb. 27 202 Annaberg Lane Feb. 24 418 Bougainvillea Court Feb. 13 4804 Manchineel Lane Feb. 13 4818 Manchineel Lane Feb. 12

Weddington Ridge 601 Tammy Drive Feb. 25 3200 Karen Lane Feb. 2

Winding Creek 4009 Perrault Circle Feb. 27 3802 Bronte Lane Feb. 18 1602 Schiller Drive Feb. 5

Windmere 1920 Windmere Drive Feb. 4

Windy Ridge 2747 Gusty Lane Feb. 17 911 Wind Carved Lane Feb. 6

Woodlands Creek 2702 Woodlands Creek Drive Feb. 27

sale price

$249,000 $151,370 $196,590 $195,000 $180,000 $147,990 $160,643 $195,000 $155,000 $329,000 $291,072 $330,991 $228,000 $164,500 $107,934 $242,500

28104 Brookfield 1201 Vickie Lane Feb. 25

Brookhaven 3007 Shalford Lane Feb. 25 3012 Shalford Lane Feb. 5

Buckingam 3230 Leicester Drive Feb. 27 3229 Leicester Drive Feb. 6

Callonwood 2021 Woodshorn Drive Feb. 27 1205 Kingsford Court Feb. 25 1014 Fleming Lane Feb. 13

Chestnut 1009 Yarrow Road Feb. 24

Chestnut Place 1005 Pine Bark Place Feb. 19

Emerald Lake 6191 Four Wood Drive Feb. 27

Enchanted Forest 216 Allison Drive Feb. 4

Fairhaven 1617 Yellow Daisy Drive Feb. 27 1004 Mountain Laurel Court Feb. 23

Highgate 3016 Kings Manor Drive Feb. 19

$153,000 $579,000 $575,000 $170,775 $174,000 $267,000 $302,500 $273,000 $295,000 $476,173 $424,000 $135,000 $269,495 $191,000 $1,150,000

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Address

sale price

Lindenwood 1512 Golden Rain Drive Feb. 27 $355,000

Millstone Estates 600 Butternut Lane Feb. 2 $182,000

Providence Woods 301 Amanda Drive Feb. 4 $356,644

Rose Hill 7524 Polyantha Rose Circle Feb. 27 $783,992

Shannamara 4426 Shannamara Drive Feb. 27 $305,000 2400 Dilwyn Court Feb. 25 $374,900 2351 Caernarfon Lane Feb. 25 $270,000

Shaver Farms 725 Evans Manor Drive Feb. 17 $400,000

Stallings Park 3233 Smith Farm Road Feb. 27 $98,500

Stevens Mill 1248 Mill Race Lane Feb. 25 $191,000

Stonewood 3101 Pine Pointe St. Feb. 25 $206,000

The Courtyards at Weddington Road 1209 Waypoint Court Feb. 13 $348,075 1210 Waypoint Court Feb. 13 $350,155 1212 Waypoint Court Feb. 13 $386,108 1205 Waypoint Court Feb. 13 $354,325 1208 Waypoint Court Feb. 13 $356,970

Wedgewood 2233 Wedgewood Drive Feb. 27 $235,000 2225 Wedgewood Drive Feb. 19 $310,000

Willowbrook 3424 Shadow Lake Lane Feb. 12 $240,000

Woodbridge 4014 Lawrence Daniel Drive Feb. 24 $216,000

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Lake View Estates 1521 Pamela Drive Feb. 13

Lakeview Estates 1202 Rosa Drive Feb. 6

Lexington Commons 1806 Lexington Avenue Feb. 6 2200 Lexington Avenue Feb. 6 1809 Lexington Avenue Feb. 4

Park Place 528 Park Drive W Feb. 12

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Runners lace up to support Marvin schools

by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW – Area residents will tighten the laces on their running shoes on March 14 to help raise funds for Marvin Ridge cluster schools.

The fourth annual Run for the Ridge 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m., at Marvin Ridge High School. It will benefit Marvin, Rea View and Sandy Ridge elementary schools, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Marvin Ridge High School.

“The schools don’t receive as much money as they would like to promote educational opportunities for all the kids,” said Terri Cooper, race director. “This is the one large fundraiser where all five of the schools come together. In fact, I believe it’s the only function that they all come together.”

Representatives from each school participate in a committee to coordinate the event.

Cooper initially started the event four years ago and coordinated the event individually in a new effort to generate money for SMART Boards for Marvin Ridge High.

“The first year I did it all myself,” the race director said. “I created everything for it and then the other schools found out what a great event it was and wanted to come together.”

Each school selects what the generated funds go toward for academic purposes, such as a health initiative or new technology.

“It goes through each PTSO or PTA and

they count on the money every year to supply funds for schools,” Cooper said.

Last year, the race raised about $15,000 through sponsorships and, each year, the race fees go toward providing “goodies” for the runners, such as runner-tech shirts and sports bags.

What sets Run for the Ridge apart from other road races is the event has two certified 5K courses – a rain course and a “good weather course.”

The good weather course finishes on the high school’s track and the rain course starts and finishes at the front doors of the high school to allow racers to stay out of the rain and keep warm before and after the race.

Runners will earn custom medals at the event as well as T-shirts and race paraphernalia from sponsors.

The course will start and finish at Marvin Ridge High School, located at 2825 Crane Road in Waxhaw, and strollers are allowed.

Families also will have a chance to run in the one-mile fun run event. Cooper said the Fun Run will be a great opportunity for the “little ones” to run.

The race also will feature signs in foreign languages throughout the course to represent Marvin Ridge High School’s focus on global citizenship and international education.

Cooper said the signs will be encouraging and will represent the five foreign languages offered at the school.

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Area residents running in 2014 to support Marvin Ridge cluster schools. Photo courtesy of Run for the Ridge

Department will make an appearance on the course and will be available to view after the race at the high school.

Saturday’s event will have some other opportunities to raise funds for the cluster through $1 raffle tickets and a silent auction.

Silent auction items will include signed footballs and other items.

Sponsors will set up booths around the track and activities and games will be available for families.

Some booths will feature different causes the various schools will sponsor: Marvin Ridge High School will sell cookies for pediatric cancer research; Marvin Ridge Middle School Winter Guard will sell baked goods to help pay for their competitions; Marvin Ridge Middle School Booster Club will sell spirit-wear; Marvin Elementary will bring awareness for pediatric diabetes; and new and gently-used shoes and twin-sized bed sheets will be collected in individual bins.

Although the major goal of the event is to raise funds for various schools and causes, Cooper believes the event brings more than just money.

“I think the ultimate goal for this is to generate money for the school, but it’s also a great way to bring our community together,” she said.

She said the event attracts individuals from within and outside the school community, of all ages.

Event leaders are still looking for sponsors, volunteers and runners for the event.

The cost of the race is $15 for all students for either the 5K or Fun Run; $25 for adults for the Fun Run and $35 for the 5K; and $15 for teachers or staff of the Marvin cluster for either the Fun Run or 5K. Packets can be picked up on Friday prior to the race, from 12 to 7 p.m., at TrySports in the Blakeney Shopping Center, located at 9916 Rea Road, suite I, in Charlotte, or on race day at the high school starting at 7 a.m.

Area residents also are advised that Crane Road between New Town and Waxhaw-Marvin roads will be closed from 8 to 9 a.m. on race day.

Find more information or register for the race or to volunteer on www. marvinrunfortheridge.com.

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Union County school buses increase efficiency through tracking system

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Fifty North Carolina school districts, including Union County Public Schools (UCPS), have embraced a tracking system on their school buses and the district is seeing improved safety, efficiency and driver timeliness because of it.

The district is using a GPS tracking system by Synovia Solutions, LLC that relays bus information in real time over a wireless network, such as Verizon, to district fleet managers.

The tracking system is placed on all Union County school buses to send specific details about buses, including speed, idling time and arrival times, said Richard Kinsberry, director of transportation for UCPS. Kingsberry said he and his staff receive detailed data, including the speed of the bus, global positioning, how long a bus takes at each stop and track routes. Based on the data, the department makes adjustments to routes to ensure students arrive at their schools on time.

“Sometimes we may need to make adjustments and we may need to reroute the buses, so we can get to each student to school on time,” Kingsberry said. “The GPS system improves our routes.”

The data is important to the department so it can constantly reevaluate bus routes, he added.

“Just because (the bus) is running the route today doesn’t mean it always will, because there will be changes to routes and roads throughout the years,” the director said.

Kingsberry said the technology has made the fleets and routes more efficient with route times. A computer system cannot accurately determine how long a route will take a bus because it doesn’t account for stoplights or other delays, but the GPS tracking gives the most accurate data of timed routes.

The system also helps the department accommodate parent complaints regarding buses. If a parent calls and says the student’s bus hasn’t arrived, the department can look up exactly where the bus is located and how long it will take to reach the stop.

Parent concerns regarding speedy buses also are alleviated because Kingsberry can look up a bus’s exact speed at the exact reported time to determine proper course of action.

The global tracking system also relieves safety concerns because the system provides exact locations to respond to emergency situations, said Dean Antonilli, Verizon spokesperson.

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School administration can easily monitor bus driver behavior and alleviate issues sooner, he added.

Districts across the state have seen increased safety, efficiency of service and a fuel production savings of 10 percent, on average. Kingberry said Union County has lowered its expenditures through the system.

“It’s great to see (districts) using the technology at its best,” Antonilli said.

The district has used the program for the past few years, but the wireless connection gives more opportunities to provide more services to students and parents.

Through the system and wireless connection, districts can implement video technology on the bus to receive live video feed on all buses, Antonilli said.

Area leaders for CATS buses in Charlotte currently can access video feed on their buses.

Districts also can set up a Wi-Fi network on the bus for a “rolling study hall,” Antonilli added, where UCPS could limit access of the network to only school-related functions.

Kingsberry also hopes to see greater technology for bus tracking in Union County for the future. There could be an app that parents and students could use to track the bus and see when the bus would arrive at a student’s stop, he said.

More technology could also provide safety information to students and bus drivers as well as real time updates on traffic to reroute bus drivers while they’re on their routes.

Kingsberry plans to continue using the data the district receives for all buses to increase efficiency.

“In order to make an informed decision, you need data,” he said. “I think it’s a system that is a benefit to any fleet with a substantial number of vehicles.

It’s a money saver, it’s a wealth of information.”

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UCPS sees decline in dropouts, crime and suspensions in annual report Union County Public Schools (UCPS) saw declines in dropout rates, crime and suspensions in the annual 2013-14 Consolidated Data Report presented to the North Carolina School Board on March 5.

UCPS is one of 36 school districts that decreased its dropout rate out of 115 in the state.

The rate decreased from 1.38 percent of students (169 students total) dropping out in 2012-13 to 1.10 percent (138 students total) in 2013-14.

The statewide dropout rate also declined from 2.45 percent (11,049 students) in 2012-13 to 2.28 percent (10,404 students), in 2013-14, according to the report.

The number of high school students who dropped out throughout the state decreased at all grade levels and for all ethnic groups, except American Indian, which increased, and multi-racial, which stayed the same. Males accounted for 62.7 percent of reported dropouts in the state, which was up from 61.5 percent reported last year.

In Union County, the number of males who dropped out decreased from 108 in 2012-13 to 91 in 2013-14.

Attendance was the reason most cited for dropping out, accounting for 42 percent of all dropouts, and enrollment in a community college came in second at 14.8 percent.

Short-term suspensions (10 days or less) decreased in Union County in 2013-14, according to the report. UCPS had 2,309 short-term suspensions in 2013-14, compared to 3,301 in 2012-13.

Short-term suspensions also decreased by 20 percent overall in North Carolina.

Expulsions remained the same statewide in 2013-14 at 37 – high school students received 34 of those expulsions, up from 28 the previous year.

The crime rate in UCPS decreased from 2012-13 to 2013-14, with 12.99 crimes and 10.18 crimes, respectively, per 1,000 students.

The total number of reported acts of crime and violence in schools statewide decreased by 5.7 percent, from 7.2 acts in 2012-13 to 6.79 acts per 1,000 students in 2013-14.

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Arts & Entertainment

Lightwire illuminates classic stories at Wingateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Batte Center

by Dee Grano ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

The magic of live theater usually starts in the dark. In productions of New Orleans-based Lightwire Theater, the lights stay off. As the audienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes acclimate to the darkness, 3D larger-than-life animals emerge, illuminated by rows of multi-colored, glow-in-the-dark tubing. The effect is created by a skilled dancer, dressed in black from headto-toe. The results are breathtaking.

As the characters show their personalities and familiar plots unfold, audience members reimagine age-old tales through technology and movement for a modern-day storytelling experience.

Lightwire Theater will perform â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tortoise and the Hareâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ugly Duckling,â&#x20AC;? on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. at the Batte Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s McGee Theatre at Wingate University. Tickets range in price from $6 to $15.

In â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tortoise and the Hare,â&#x20AC;? the shelled reptile emerges victoriously as audience members are reminded of the familiar phrase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow and steady wins the race.â&#x20AC;?

Though the moral of Aesopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fable is a universal truth, most people have more in common with the Hare, who is fast but prone to distractions by cell phones and television. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great thing about these stories is that everyone thinks they know them,â&#x20AC;? said Lightwire Theater co-creator Ian Carney, who has taken the essence of both tales and added unexpected turns. In Hans Christian Andersenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ugly Duckling,â&#x20AC;? the main character becomes popular when others realize he is royalty. In this production, the duck earns his title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the other animals exclude the ugly duckling, we can all relate to the mean kids in the lunch room,â&#x20AC;? said

Carney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every John Hughes movie, where you know what it feels like to be an outsider.â&#x20AC;?

Though Lightwire Theater is crafted to engage and entertain children, the production appeals to adults. Carney added references to 1980s movies and pop songs from the 1990s, such as MC Hammerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, â&#x20AC;&#x153;U Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Touch This.â&#x20AC;?

Carney has dedicated his life to performing art. He graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature while performing with Ballet Hysell in New Orleans. For three years, he danced the lead role and was a dance captain in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broadway musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Movinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Out.â&#x20AC;? There he met Lightwire Theatre co-creator, Corbin Popp, a professional dancer with a degree in biochemistry and a minor in physics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One day, Corbin brought in a piece of electroluminescent wire,â&#x20AC;? said Carney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started making miniature characters out of it and realized our imaginations could see them as being alive.â&#x20AC;?

The duo started creating life-sized characters that could be animated with choreography and dance. Then, they started telling stories using movement instead of words.

They created their first show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;DINO-LIGHTâ&#x20AC;? in 2007, to critical acclaim. After generating two more productions, they were featured on the seventh season of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talentâ&#x20AC;? and made it to the semifinals. Now, Lightwire Theater tours around the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can teach kids to be Photo courtesy of Lightwire Theater interested in the theater, they

will come back and one day bring their own children,â&#x20AC;? said Carney, who hopes he is creating his performance art can compete with video games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightwire has breathed new life into these classic enduring tales with cuttingedge technology,â&#x20AC;? said Director of Cultural Events Laura Photo courtesy of Lightwire Theater Kratt, who has programmed the Batte Center since 2011. She became aware of Lightwire Theatre years ago, but had not tried shows geared toward children. Kratt booked Lightwire after a successful run of Eric Carleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Very Hungry Caterpillar.â&#x20AC;?

When Kratt selects shows for each of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three theaters, she tries to bring in something different and unique to augment the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic offerings. She looks for performers that will appeal to and challenge Wingate students, as well as audience members from Union County and beyond. She also works hard to increase access to the shows for younger students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is great childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater being done in Charlotte, but the logistics of getting Union County children there can be a challenge,â&#x20AC;? she said.

With support from Union County Public Schools, Union Power Cooperative and WDAV, Kratt can provide extra performances for more than 1,500 first-grade students.

Kratt said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; once her eyes adjust to the dark, that is.

Visit www.battecenter.org to learn more or purchase tickets.

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Arts & Entertainment News & Notes

Waxhaw begins Artist of the Month Program WAXHAW – The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners recently assigned the town’s Beautification Committee Art Jury responsibility for implementing an Artist of the Month Program.

The program is designed to showcase art and local artists by displaying the works of a different artist in the lobby of the Waxhaw town hall each month.

The suggested themes in The Community Public Art Plan include: agricultural background (cotton, mules, etc.); Andrew Jackson; cycling; equestrian heritage; landmarks in Waxhaw history; native flora/fauna; trains and railroading; Waxhaw history through the decades; and Waxhaw Indians.

Holly Glasscock was named as Artist of the Month for March. Visit www. hollyglasscock.com for more about her work.

Call Terry Settle at 704-843-2610 for more information or to suggest local artists.

Holly Glasscock with her artwork on display.

Photo courtesy of Terry Michaelson

Spotlight to host improv show MINT HILL – The Black and White Theatre Company’s improv troupe, The Jesters, will perform at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m.

The company also will perform the play “Beyond Therapy” by Christopher Durang later this month.

The show runs March 19 to 21 at Spotlight Academy. Find more information at www.facebook.com/ theblackandwhitetheatrecompanypage.

Spotlight Academy is located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

Matthews Playhouse announces auditions for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ MATTHEWS – Area performers of all ages are encouraged to audition at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts for the upcoming musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Auditions are scheduled for April 28 and 29, a Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. both days. The show is slated to run June 12 to 28. Find more information at www. matthewsplayhouse.com. www.unioncountyweekly.com

Auditions will be held at Fullwood Theater, part of the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. in Matthews.

Charlotte Museum of History to host Women’s History Tea CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Museum of History will host a Women’s History Tea on March 22, a Sunday, at 4 p.m. in honor of Women’s History Month.

Historian Ann Williams will share the stories of six 19th-century women who lived in Mecklenburg county, according to a news release, including: • Violet Davidson, who came from a wealthy family and married a struggling young blacksmith named John • Peggy Osborne Davidson, Violet Davidson’s daughter-in-law, who had no children of her own but raised and educated a number of nieces and nephews • Annie Lowrie Alexander, the first female physician in Mecklenburg County • Sarah Frew Davidson, who became principal of the Charlotte Female Academy • Cherry, an enslaved woman owned

by Sarah Frew Davidson • Isabella Torrance Smith Reid, a “spunky and headstrong” woman raised “in the lap of luxury” before marrying and moving to Mississippi The event costs $20 for museum members and $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www. charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp.

The museum is located at 3500 Shamrock Drive.

Staged reading to feature pieces from the 365 Women A Year Project CHARLOTTE – Prizes of Accident Theatre Company will host a staged reading of short pieces from the 365 Women A Year Project at on March 26, a Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. at Upstage in the NoDa neighborhood.

The international 365 Women A Year Project is a playwriting endeavor that involves more than 200 playwrights who sign on to write one or more oneact plays about “extraordinary women in both past and present history,” according to a news release.

The March 26 reading will feature eight pieces about women who have contributed to U.S. culture, but received little or no recognition. The reading, which also will include live music, will be the first from the group in North Carolina.

Admission is a “suggested donation of $5” at the door. Find more information at 365womenayear.wordpress.com.

Upstage is located at 3306 N. Davidson St.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE and

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March 15-22 at ImaginOn

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A fantastic interactive show for ages 3 and up!

Eric Carle’s stories come to life in this imaginative experience that uses black light and puppets.

A perfect intro to theatre for preschoolers!

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Calendar 3.13.14 and 3.14.15 Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Weddington Kids Consignment Sale There will be more than 30,000 items for children from newborns to teens. Shopping costs $10 at the door on Friday, and there is no entrance fee on Saturday. Visit www.weddingtonkidsconsignment.com for more information.

Weddington United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 13901 Providence Road, Weddington 3.14.15 Saturday Noon to 2 p.m.

Book Signing

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 Monroe-Weddington Road, Weddington

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. “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,” according to a news release,

Book Lady, 3513 W. Hwy. 74, Monroe

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.

Send your events to news@unioncountyweekly.com!

Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center, 100 Navajo Trail, Indian Trail

3.16.15 Monday 4:30 p.m.

Houdini Learn about the amazing life of Harry Houdini – magician, escape artist, spy and supernatural detective. Recommended for children 8 to 12 years old.

Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 3.16.15 Monday 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Civics 101 Class The Union County League of Women Voters invites citizens to participate in a Civics 101 Class to learn the responsibilities and function of local government. Civics 101 will help newcomers and interested “old timers” become more familiar with how it all works and gain a “behind the scenes view” from a line of distinguished presenters and guest speakers, including Superior Court judges, former county commissioners and others who have served.

The registration fee of $30 covers five bi-weekly meetings, which begin with the March 16, “Inside County Government” meeting.

Visit www.unionnclwv.com to register or to see the remaining schedule.

Call Sarah Palmer at 704-882-8190 or Lynda Paxton at 704-882-1083 for more information.

Union County Judicial Center Jury Room, 400 N. Main St., Monroe

2015 Event Schedule Pops on the Plaza

Sunday, May 17th at 6:30pm Union Symphony & Youth Orchestra

scan for details!

in Downtown Monroe Car Cruise In 6pm-9pm 2nd Friday of the Month

Lawn seating available, picnics & blankets are encouraged

Halloween Happenings 3rd Saturday in October

Beach-Blues & BBQ

1st Friday evening-Saturday in May

Music on Main 6:30pm-9:30pm 4th Thursday of the month

July 4th Celebrattion in the Park (Belk Tonawanda)

Tree Lighting - December 5th 1st Saturday in December

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Calendar 3.21.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volunteer Work Day at Dogwood Park

3.31.15 Tuesday 4 p.m.

Marshmallow Engineering

Jobs for all ages and organizers will sign off on volunteer hours. Volunteers must sign a waiver, and parents must sign for those younger than 18 years old.

Attendees will exercise creativity, envision a tower, build and design with marshmallows and toothpicks.

No registration required. Recommended for children 8 to 12 years old.

Dogwood Park, 121 Lester Davis Union West Regional Library, 123 Road, Wesley Chapel Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 3.21.15 Saturday 7 to 9 p.m.

Two Strong Women, Quivering in their Boots In honor of Women’s History Month, Faye Fulton shares her striking portrayal of Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams. Linda Goodman also shares stories about women from her award-winning show and book, “Daughters of the Appalachians.”

Advanced reservation is required. Call Susan Didier 704-821-2541 or email Linda Goodman at happytales@aol.com or Faye Fulton at ffulton50@ gmail.com for tickets or more information.

Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center, 100 Navajo Trail, Indian Trail 3.28.15 Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wesley Chapel Open Market The Union County Girl Scouts troops 1279 and 2684 are hosting the second Annual Wesley Chapel Open Market.

Organizers are looking for local crafters, farmers, yard sellers, business owners and Boy and Girl Scouts to be vendors.

Contact Kim DiBiasio at kdibiasio@hotmail.com to register.

Siler Presbyterian Church, 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel 3.28.15 Saturday 1:15 p.m.

The Real Food Challenge New York Times best-selling author and popular blogger Lisa Leake will offer insight into the benefits of only eating real food. Attendees will receive recipes, advice for making healthy grocery lists, what to know when reading food labels and tips for getting started. No registration required. Call 704-821-7475 for more information.

Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail www.unioncountyweekly.com

4.4.15 Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stallings Easter Egg Hunt Children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny before participating in egg hunts that will be set up based on age groups. A “fun activity” will be held at 11:15 a.m., following the hunt. All participants will need a Stallings Egg Hunt Pass.

Event is free for Stallings residents and costs $1 for non-residents. Visit www.nc-stallings.civicplus.com/ Calendar.aspx?EID=15 or call Dena Sabinske at 704-821-8557 ext. 227 for more information.

CMPD Animal Care & Control

Orphaned Animals Available for Ad❤ption

Stallings Elementary ball field, 3501 Stallings Road, Stallings

DAISY 4.4.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Hearing and Vision Screenings The Waxhaw Lions Club and the North Carolina Lions Foundation will offer free hearing and vision screenings for visual acuity, cataracts and glaucoma.

Call Wil Dees at 704-843-0662 for more information.

Daisy is a wonderful little dog with a lot of energy. She gets along well with dogs her size but can be intimidated by dogs bigger than her. She should not go into a home with cats as she tends to have the terrier instinct; smaller animals are her prey. She needs to be walked or supervised when in a fenced yard; she was surrendered because she constantly got out of the fenced yard. She has started basic obedience training and is learning quickly; she’s a smart girl! Daisy is currently at the shelter.

CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the first Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road

Food Lion parking lot, 1301 N. Broome St., Waxhaw 4.17.15 & 4.18.15 Friday & Saturday Campout Union County This family event will teach families the basics of tent camping in a secure location with park staff present to assist them. Concepts to be taught include building a campfire, ethics of camping and campsite cooking.

Call Lindsey Fowler at 704-843-3919 ext. 23 or email lindseyfowler@co.union.nc.us for more information.

Jesse Helms Park, 3210 Presson Road, Monroe

Name: Daisy ID: A1050651 Breed Mix: Rat Terrier/Mix Age: 2 years Weight: 22 lbs Sex: Spayed Female Date of Arrival: 3/7/15 (Surrendered) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations.

Has been microchipped.

SCRAPPY

Name: Scrappy ID: A1045933 Breed Mix: Shorthair Age: 2 years Weight: 11 lbs Sex: Neutered Male Date of Arrival: 2/20/2015 (Stray) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations.

Has been microchipped.

“Like all sidekicks, I’m just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my solitude. I don’t go looking for trouble but I’m no scaredy-cat, either. I would prefer a home with kids over the age of 14 as I’m not too fond of being handled or hugged. But, if you are looking for a steady companion to travel with you on the road of life, look no further. Come meet me at the shelter!”

8315 Byrum Drive / animals.cmpd.org ADOPTION FEES RANGE FROM $63 TO $103

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Sports

Kanagy chooses to win Ethan Kanagy named 2015 Wrestler of the Year

by Ben Doster ben@unioncountyweekly.com

Ethan Kanagy carries himself with a quiet confidence. However, he reached a crossroads at the Holy Angels Tournament at Charlotte Catholic in January after losing two matches in a row which came as a shock.

The 220-pound Weddington senior wrestler couldn’t handle coming up short. Instead of bowing to the pressure, Kanagy responded by beating his inner demons, bound and determined to win his next match. He proceeded to defeat South Caldwell’s Preston Huffman to take fifth place at the event, which set the tone for the rest of his season.

“That was probably the first time I’ve ever faced any real competition – somebody on my level or as good as me,” Kanagy said.

Weddington coach Shane Rimmer said was the turning point for Kanagy’s season.

“He had every reason to pack it in, take sixth place and go home,” Rimmer said. “You could tell he made a decision in that match and he was a different wrestler ever since.”

Kanagy carried his momentum from the Holy Angels Tournament all the way to the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship, where he beat North Gaston’s Lathan Bumgardner in a 5-3 decision and finished with an impressive 61-3

record.

Rimmer, who has coached Kanagy for two years, said it was a highlight to see his hand raised at the end of the final match.

“He peaked at the right time,” Rimmer said. “That bracket was very tight and competitive.”

After recording one of the best records in Weddington school history, Kanagy is now the 2015 Union County Weekly Wrestler of the Year.

Rimmer added Kanagy works hard, leads his teammates, has a coachable mentality, good adaptability and can wrestle outside his comfort zone.

All of those traits fall in line with Kanagy’s will to win and competitive fire.

Kanagy said he wants to be the best in everything he does, and has always been a competitor. Sports are a big part of his family, which is where he honed his competitive desire to win, he said.

Naturally, Kanagy loves a good challenge and refuses to back down, even when the odds are against him.

The wrestling star said his favorite moment of the season didn’t come when he won the final round of the state meet, but in the quarterfinal match versus Ashbrook’s Corey Armstrong, who he beat on a fall at the 4:19 mark of the match.

“States was definitely a huge highlight, but I came into this match hearing how good this

Photo courtesy of Jenny Kanagy

kid was and I pinned him,” Kanagy said. “At that point I knew I was going to win the whole tournament.”

His impressive run is the exclamation point to an exceptional improvement from his junior year. Kanagy, who wrestled in the 195pound weight class last season, advanced to the NCHSAA state meet, where he lost both of his matches and failed to place on his way

to a 37-12 record.

He used that experience as a springboard to his senior season, which ended in sweet success.

Kanagy, who also played football for Weddington, plans to wrestle in college, but does not know where yet.

Wherever he chooses, he’ll certainly have an impact.

Union County Weekly’s

2015 Wrestling Super Team

ETHAN KANAGY

PARKER WALTON

Weddington

Weddington

Kanagy, a senior at Weddington, finished his high school career in style by racking up an outstanding 61-3 record. To top it off, the conference and regional champion finished his career with a NCHSAA Class 3A state title in the 220-pound weight class and a No. 1 ranking to his name, according to Retro Rankings.

THOMAS FLITZ

BRETT UNDERWOOD

Piedmont

Underwood, Retro Ranking’s No. 1 wrestler in the 132-pound weight class, grabbed his 100th victory on his way to finishing his junior season with a 57-1 record. The Panthers’ star wrestler grabbed the NCHSAA Class 3A state title and helped the team to another successful season – they haven’t lost to a conference opponent since 2007.

Piedmont

Parkwood

The conference champion at 195 pounds, Starnes wrestled at the state tournament for the second year in a row. He placed fifth at the state championships and finished up the season with a 54-9 record and unquestioned all-conference honors.

THIERRY WASHINGTON

Sun Valley

Washington did it all for the always-good Spartan wrestling team. The 126-pound, back-to-back all-conference wrestler capped off his season with a 49-8 record and fifth-place finish at the NCHSAA Class 3A state tournament.

TODD STOKES, Piedmont

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MANUEL MENDEZ

Monroe

The 106-pound wrestler closed out his season with a The back-to-back all conference selection took a solid third place 48-16 record that resulted in a second-place finish at the finish at the NCHSAA Class 3A state finals, finishing the season NCHSAA Class 2A state championship. Mendez finished with a 50-4 record. The 152-pound wrestler grabbed his 100th with all-conference honors to his name. win and already has colleges lining up with interest in the star wrestler.

DALLAS STARNES

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Walton doesn’t know what it’s like to lose. As a sophomore last season, he finished 51-2 with his only losses coming in the regional and state final. This year, he upped that performance to finish with a 60-2 record and become the back-to-back state runner-up in the 106-pound weight class. He’s in line for a big senior season.

Second Team Cade Haines, Metrolina Christian Josh Coble, Parkwood Jeremy Parker, Parkwood Austin Purser, Piedmont Ryan McKellar, Sun Valley Jordan Rushing, Union Academy Robert Rushing, Union Academy Christian Beah, Marvin Ridge www.unioncountyweekly.com

Sports

SPORTS SHORTS

by Ben Doster ben@unioncountyweekly.com

Piedmont enters 2015 with a pack of young Panthers Piedmont baseball lost nine of its 14 players from last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team (21-10, 10-5 Southern Carolinas), which fell to Topsail in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship series.

The Panthers (0-2), a collection of five returning players joined by a group that moved up from the junior varsity team, are still trying to find their identity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost a lot,â&#x20AC;? Piedmont coach Milt Flow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing good defense. Our bats just havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t warmed up yet. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of typically the way we do. Our bats warm up about midseason, and then we really hit our peak midseason.â&#x20AC;?

Not much has changed for Flow, who graduated from Piedmont and is in his 25th year with the Panther baseball program, including 19 as head coach and six as the JV coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like it was when I started and went to high school,â&#x20AC;? Flow said.

Piedmont is still fortunate to have a stalwart on the mound in senior pitcher David Nash, who is committed to Wingate.

Nash was named Southern Carolina Conference Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year after finishing with a 9-3 record.

of the NCHSAA Class 3A state playoffs at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem on March 7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It definitely wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the way we wanted to go out, but I told the girls one game doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t define us,â&#x20AC;? Weddington coach Ryun Cook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t define our season.â&#x20AC;?

North Carolina signee and Warrior senior guard Stephanie Watts, who averaged 29.1 points per game this season and made 28 three-point shots in the three previous games combined before the loss to Hickory, was held to six points by the Tornados for her lowest scoring output since a five-point performance in a loss to Marvin Ridge on Feb. 10, 2012.

Hickory employed a one-two-two zone defense and doubled Watts wherever she went.

Cook said the Tornados did not do anything new, but had the talent and athleticism to make it difficult for Watts and the Warrior offense to operate. It did not help Weddington that Watts picked up three fouls in the first half, including two offensive fouls, which forced her to sit nearly half of the second quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came up against the best team in the state in my opinion,â&#x20AC;? Cook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have our legs. We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hitting shots when we did get them. We were making bad decisions.â&#x20AC;?

Cook added he is proud of what the Warriors (29-2, 10-0 Southern Carolina Conference) accomplished this season.

This was the first time in school history

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to have him back,â&#x20AC;? Flow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good number one starter to have.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like Greg Maddux. He spots every pitch, his changeup and his curve, and can throw at any count. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good team leader too.â&#x20AC;?

Senior catcher Aaron Braswell also returns to give the Panthers leadership behind the plate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He picked up where he left off,â&#x20AC;? Flow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He ended the season really strong.

He sees the whole field. His batâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot right now.â&#x20AC;?

Braswell is 3 for 6 (.500 batting average) on the season thus far.

Flow also has high expectations for junior center fielder Drew Little, who is 3 for 7 (.429 batting average) in 2015 plate appearances.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to help us defensively, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swinging the bat well too,â&#x20AC;?

Flow said.

If the young players who moved up from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JV team can develop and improve to complement a strong returning nucleus of talent Piedmont could be a dangerous team this season.

Warriors season ends in defeat Weddingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 26-game winning streak was snapped and its 2014 season ended in a lopsided 56-13 loss to Hickory (26-0, 14-0 Northwestern Conference) in the regionals

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OMD EM-5 Mark II 16MP Live MOS Sensor TruePic VII Image Processor 2360k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder 3.0" Tilting OLED Monitor Full HD 1080i Video 40MP High Res Shot Built-In WiFi

$1099.99

$1699.99 - $200 =

BODY ONLY!

$1499.99

SPRING PHOTO CLASSES @ CARDINAL CAMERA

BASIC PORTRAIT March 19

Posing, lighting, lens choice and simple post-processing techniques to improve your portraits.

$5.00 OFF Film Developing

We develop in house!

Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 3-31-15.

Lens choices, proper use of tripods and filters; composition and best practices for successful landscape images.

$5 OFF Passport Photos

Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 3-31-15.

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BASIC LANDSCAPE March 26

9¢

AS LOW AS PER PHOTO

SHOEBOX SCANNING

UP TO 1000 PHOTOS SCANNED when buying a box for $ 99

Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 3-31-15.

BASIC SPORTS April 2

Autofocus, lens choices and proper camera settings for successful sports images both indoors and out.

49¢

each

Slides to DVD Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 3-31-15.

$19.99 VIDEO TAPE TRANSFERS TO DVD

Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 3-31-15.

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