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Wesley Chapel mayor holds public forum on de-annexation Residents concerned with lack of awareness from neighbors

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Ash Haffner felt pulled in every direction. It was more than she could bear. When it all became too much, the 16-year-old took her own life by stepping in front of an oncoming vehicle on Poplin Road on Feb. 26. While her mother, April Quick, never expected this would happen, she said Ash was feeling pressure from multiple angles: identity crisis, bullying and physical abuse. “She was already going through a lot of struggles. She was very fragile and had been so for many years,” Quick said. Ash struggled with her sexual identity and gender orientation, Quick said. At the time of her death, Quick said she still hadn’t decided if she identified as a transgender male or lesbian female.

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WESLEY CHAPEL – Wesley Chapel Mayor Brad Horvath stepped down from his usual spot on the Village Council’s panel to level with residents in the village’s town hall at a special mayoral meeting on Monday, March 30, regarding a de-annexation petition that has recently become a bill in the North Carolina Senate. If passed, the bill would remove 70 parcels of land, consisting of approximately 978 acres, from Wesley Chapel, placing it in unincorporated Union County. The petitioners filed with N.C. Sen. Tommy Tucker in May 2014, after they said they had trouble selling their property due to strict zoning ordinances in the village that prohibit dense zoning and deterred developers. Horvath called the meeting to discuss his view of the petition, explain steps the council is taking to prevent a de-annexation and answer questions from concerned residents. The issue recently came to the forefront when petitioners brought their concerns to council at a special meeting on Jan. 26. Many councilmembers said the January meeting was the first they had heard of the petitioners’ concerns. Since that meeting, the petition has

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After 75 years, Center Theatre ripe for a re-opening by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

MONROE – To walk through the Center Theatre in Monroe 75 years after the doors originally opened is both a look back in time and toward the future. The brick walls, wooden stage and scattered pieces of long-forgotten machinery inspire the imagination to evoke a happening spot on a Friday night in the ‘50s; the epicenter of Union County entertainment. The interior is gutted, however, leaving endless possibilities for new plans and renovations that may bring the Center Theatre back to the forefront for the first time during the 21st century. It is with this canvas that Nathan Hopper and David Nelms, co-founders of Center Theatre Development, Inc., (CTD) begin their mission to revive the theater and bring it back to its glory days as a cultural hotspot in downtown Monroe. “In the scheme of things, this is a huge project for our community,� Nelms said. “I don’t know that anybody has talked these kinds of dollars or this magnitude of a project before in Monroe. I think a lot of people think we’ve lost our marbles.� The Center Theatre first opened its doors on Feb. 12, 1940. It showed movies on a single screen for more than 40 years before

closing its doors in the 80s. It opened again soon thereafter, but closed permanently in 1991, done in by the popularity of multiplexes. Since then, the theater has been sitting vacant, victim to a leaking roof and aging interior. “It’s a shell,� Nelms said. “Structurally, it’s sound, but the plaster is off the walls, the ceiling is off, we are down to the structure.� “Which we think is a good thing. We can do whatever we want with it now,� Hopper said, finishing Nelms’s sentence, as the two often do. The partnership began when the two served together on the Union Symphony Board of Directors and were looking for a new home for the symphony. The Center Theatre didn’t fit the symphony’s needs, but neither of them forgot about the opportunity sitting in that vacant building with the large marquee on Main Street. “For years I thought it would be great to put something in there; to do live shows and bring movies back,� Hopper said. “Dave and I started talking and about seven years ago we started actively saying, ‘Doggone it, why not?’ “So many people had said, ‘Someone should do something with that,’ and we finally said, ‘Well, how preposterous would it be? Let’s start investigating,’ and we’ve been working on it that long.�

After years of discussion with the previous owner and Monroe officials, the City of Monroe Tourism Development Group was able to use funding from the city’s hotel tax to buy the building in 2013. From there, the two began recruiting a committee of people who could help them achieve their goal. “We have the dream and the vision, but not necessarily the expertise of how to do something like this, so you surround yourself with good people that know how to do it,� Helms said. As for what that vision is, it encompasses any and all cultural happenings in Monroe and surrounding areas. The two would like to revamp the movie projector, but also host live concerts, local theater troupes and art displays. “We want to create a destination here,� Hopper said. After years of working behind the scenes, the group recently made progress with the theater. Two weeks ago, CTD received a letter informing them the organization was granted 501c3 nonprofit status, allowing Hopper and Nelms to seek grants to fund their vision. Before that vision can be realized, however, it needs to be put on paper. CTD’s next step will be to hire Charlotte-based architecture firm Gantt Huberman to create visual renderings of what the plan will be before they pitch

for grants or donors to fund it. That step alone will cost approximately $70,000. Hopper and Nelms are confident in their fundraising abilities, as their partnership with Monroe and a potential partnership with South Piedmont Community College have opened up multiple opportunities for grants. They still will look to the community for help, though. “We don’t think it can happen without public support. We don’t want it to,� Hopper said. “We want every resident to have a dollar in there somewhere. We want it to be their theatre.� The community, in return, is eager to see them succeed. “All of us are looking forward to the opening of (Center Theatre),� said Matthew Sganga, owner of Stone Table, a restaurant just across the street. “Not specifically because of the guests that it will bring to Stone Table, but more for the impact that it will make on our downtown infrastructure. As people experience the charm of our downtown businesses and architecture, hopefully there will be a continued interest in restoring and growing what is undeniably the cities most charming landscape.� Visit www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cen ter-Theatre for more information. Visit www.unioncountyweekly.com for a slideshow of what the inside of the Center Theatre looks like today.

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“She was going back and forth with her sexuality, so when she passed she wasn’t in a place where, you know, she had a definitive answer,” she said. “That was something she was trying to figure out.” Quick refers to Ash as a female, because that is how she knew her; however, Quick said she doesn’t take offense either way. She said she and Ash talked about it and Ash even had chosen a new name, Ashton Alexander, before changing her mind again. High school is a confusing time for any teenager, and Ash’s situation led to bullying at her school, Porter Ridge High School in Indian Trail, Quick said. Ash’s journey to self discovery propelled others to treat her negatively. Some of Ash’s peers wanted to label her, but Ash was still trying to define herself, Quick said. One section of Ash’s journal explains how she felt: “(sic) don’t be so quick jumping to labels. My pronouns do not define me. but when you ask me if i’m a boy or a girl, i don’t know how to answer. i haven’t even identified my gender identity yet so just leave it alone and call me Ash.” Quick said the bullying eventually became too much for Ash. “Students would say things to her in the hallways. She got to where she wouldn’t dress out at P.E., because girls didn’t want her in the dressing room,” she said. In a suicide note from Ash, later found on her iPad, she wrote, “(sic) if people would have just stayed silent and keep their ignorant thoughts in their heads then maybe I wouldn’t have those scars on my arms … to die early is a reminder that society is still (expletive) after all the deaths from suicide because of bullying and the scars on peoples arms.” Quick said Ash cut herself for two years, as a way of dealing with the pain. She had scars on both of her arms and had been in therapy for self-harm. Bullying, sexual identity and gender orientation were only part of the problem. Quick said her family, including Ash, had been the victims of domestic violence for years. Quick’s ex-boyfriend had been physically and emotionally abusive to Quick and her three children up until weeks before Ash’s death. “Everyone would think she had a perfect life,” Quick said, “but people don’t realize what’s going on behind closed doors. The struggles we were going through as a family.” Quick decided to start an online conversation in honor of Ash called “Do It For Ash.” Ash’s best friend, Courtney Wilson, also started selling tie-dyed T-shirts in Ash’s honor. All proceeds benefit Time Out Youth (TOY), a Charlotte-based nonprofit that serves as a safe place for LGBTQ youth and allies to hang out and participate in various enriching programs and activities. “I wanted there to be something to remember her by … a statement against bullying,” Courtney said.

Quick asked that donations be made to TOY, where Ash regularly attended functions, in lieu of flowers. “I knew how much (TOY) meant to Ashlyn and how grateful I was to find an organization like that … I wish we’d found them sooner,” Quick said. Courtney, also 16 years old, was friends with Ash since elementary school. She tearfully spoke about how much she missed Ash’s happiness, humor and selfless consideration for others. Even in the last words Ash ever wrote, she expressed her concern for others. “I didn’t have a lot going for me but I know a lot of you do so please do what makes you happy. (sic) please be who you are. do it for yourself. do it for your happiness. that’s what matters in your life. you don’t need approval to be who you are. don’t let people change who you are just because they’re not satisfied with your image,” she wrote. Waxhaw resident Stacey Cunningham addressed the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) Board of Education (BoE) at its March 10 meeting about bullying and suicide in the wake of Ash’s death. She also spoke about Taylor Hunter, a 15-year-old Parkwood High School student who took her own life on Feb. 21. Taylor’s family could not be reached for comment by Union County Weekly’s press deadline. “We have lost two beautiful students who have committed suicide in two weeks. My heart grieves and my heart aches that these students have endured bullying,” Cunningham said. She continued by questioning the district’s bullying policies and inclusive strategies. “I ask the school district and community to fix this. When a child commits suicide, don’t just blame the parents,” she said. “My hope is that we have a community where people don’t need to fit in, but belong as who they are.” Boardmember Gary Sides and UCPS Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis discussed the suicides and bullying later in the meeting. “It has caused me to rethink the pressures and the day (in which) we live when our young people are coping with many things that we didn’t have to deal with,” Sides said. Sides serves on the Union County Human Services Board and said he hopes to make a connection between schools and county resources on bullying and suicide. “We, in the school system, are a reflection of society… I don’t want anyone to think we haven’t been doing anything. We are doing more than we’ve ever done,” Ellis said. “Obviously more needs to be done, but let me say this one more time, we are a reflection of society and a reflection of the home and we will do our best to serve all children.” Ellis said she has been in discussions with local high school principals about ways to start conversations with student leaders on bullying. Dr. Bashawn Harris, Porter Ridge principal, spoke on a conference call with Union County Weekly and other UCPS officials about the effect of Ash’s suicide. “We lost a student, we lost a Pirate. www.unioncountyweekly.com

News (Students and staff) definitely took it to heart,” he said. “When we first found out, multiple counselors were on site to help deal with the loss. We also met with community members to create coping strategies to better prevent this from happening in the future.” Harris said the most important way the school is working to prevent future tragic incidents was through a higher level of awareness. “We do make bullying a focal point of discussion with students, being that it’s a bigger societal issue, along with inviting community members to become involved,” he said. “We don’t react; we are very proactive. We’ve done this for years and are continually trying to improve the methods we use.” Harris said it’s also important to connect with parents to get a well-rounded understanding of what’s happening with students. He said school and community counseling options are available for parents and students. Quick said the school has not contacted her since their initial response, after Ash’s passing. In November 2014, Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez started working with Southern Piedmont Community College sociology professor Steve Smith on an anti-bullying initiative adopted from a nationwide mayoral campaign called ““Mayors Campaign to End Bullying.” He hopes to work with the BOE this

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INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail-based nonprofit Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Josh Whitener Erin Kirby (CWR) seized 122 birds from a cockEducation Editor Art Director fighting ring in Wallace, South Carolina, Courtney Schultz Maria Hernandez during a raid led by the South Carolina News Writers A&E Editor Law Enforcement Division and the Sheriff’s Department of Marlboro County on Hannah Chronis Dee Grano Sunday, March 29, according to a news Crystal O‘Gorman Faith Columnist Sports Writer Rev. Tony Marciano release. The Humane Society of the United Ben Doster States also participated in the raid and took custody of 11 dogs found on the ADVERTISING property. Some of the roosters had lifeCharlotte Conway threatening injuries, according to the Adrian Garson release.  DISTRIBUTION About 50 roosters have either been Manager adopted or are being transferred to other Mike Kochy temporary foster homes. CWR is seeking the public’s help in finding homes for PUBLISHER the remaining birds. Birds must be out of Associate Publisher their holding area in South Carolina by Randi Trojan April 10 or they will be euthanized. Founder This is the second time in less than a Alain Lillie year that CWR has been called by South Carolina officials to help provide animal Advertising: adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com care after a cockfighting bust, according to the release. The rescue gained custody of nearly 150 roosters seized by police in May Union County Weekly is published by the Carolina 2014 during a cockfighting bust in ChesWeekly Newspaper Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly terfield County, South Carolina. Some prohibited. of those birds have already found new homes with other rescues, but about 30 remain at CWR and are available for adoption. The Humane Society provided a $3,000 Features Editor

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grant to “kick-start� the caring of the newly rescued birds, but the all-volunteer rescue still needs the community’s help to buy food and medical supplies. “Rescues like ours struggle daily with funding. Our animals simply don’t have mainstream appeal,� CWR director Jennifer Gordon said. “We want to save the world, but we just can't do it alone. We really need the public's support to care for these birds and find them forever homes.� Visit www.cwrescue.org for more information.

Area residents reach new heights in Tae Kwon Do testing WAXHAW – Years of training paid off for eight students of the US Tae Kwon Do Academy in Monroe and Way of the Warrior Tae Kwon Do in Waxhaw on Saturday, March 28, as each student earned a new degree of black belt following a weekend of testing. Two students earned first-degree black belts, which usually require up to four years of training, said Patrick Tyson, owner and head instructor at US Tae Kwon Do Academy. After the first-degree black belt, it usually takes two years to earn a second-degree belt, three years to earn a third-degree belt, and so on until the rare ninth or 10th degree. On Saturday, one student earned a second-degree black belt, four students earned third-degree black belts and one student earned a fourth-degree black belt. “The extreme amount of dedication discipline and respect is undeniable,� Tyson said. “One student traveled from Minnesota for his test, another working father at age 52 gave it everything.� The testing began on Friday, March 27,

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with a five-hour test of skill and endurance. Trials included running several miles through Waxhaw and performing traditional Tae Kwon Do forms. They also demonstrated defense against knife attacks and showed weapon forms with nunchucks and wooden staffs. Only immediate family was allowed to be present during this portion of the test, Tyson explained. Saturday consisted of the performance part of the test, which was open to the public. Students showcased the breaking of pine boards and blocks of ice. Once more, students performed traditional and weapon forms as well as showed how to defend against knife attacks. In the end, students were able to display their fighting abilities in a session of friendly but competitive sparring. Visit www.wowtaekwondo.com for more information on Way of the Warrior Tae Kwon Do or call US Tae Kwon Do Academy at 704-363-0345 for more information.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between March 26 and April 1, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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• Cameron Harrell, 3000 block of Alice Flagg Lane: Assault and battery. March 29 • Rosy Hernandez, 4200 block of Faith Church Road: Driving while impaired. March 30 • Diandre Griffin, U.S. 74 near Smith Farm Road: Possession of marijuana. March 30 • Eldrick Williamson, 3700 block of Brookstone Trail: Assault and battery. March 30 • Myron Smith, 3000 block of Semmes Lane: Driving while impaired. March 30 • Kevin Helms, 7100 block of Cunningham Lane: Failure to appear. April 1

Lake Parkw • Davoris Evans, 8200 block of Idlewild Road: Assault and battery. March 30

Indian Trail • Ashley McManus, 1000 block of Astoria Drive: Attempting to obtain controlled substances through forgery/fraud. March 26 • Melissa Tatterson, 100 block of Lauren Drive: Obtaining property by false pretenses. March 26 • Adam Hinson, 3100 block of Ashe Croft Road: Assault on a female. March 27 • Meraf Berhan, 3800 block of Dill Alley: Larceny by employee. March 27 • Ryan McIntyre, 1100 block of Flaggstone Lane: Possession of marijuana. March 28 • Zachary Garcia, 2100 block of Younts Road: Misdemeanor larceny. March 28 • Susan Gyles, 8300 block of Wynnview Road: Misuse of 911 system. March 28 • Rachel Sossaman, 2000 block of Sipes Place: Simple assault. March 28 • Catherine Jones, 8300 block of Idlewild Road: Driving while impaired. March 29

• Alexis Stone, 6800 block of Creft Circle: Obtaining property by false pretenses. March 31

Stallings • Shannon Duffy, 15000 block of Idlewild Road: Driving while impaired. March 27 • Geoffrey Burke, 1000 block of Kerry Greens Drive: Driving while impaired. March 29 • Bryant Keziah, 4700 block of Morningwood Drive: Misdemeanor larceny. March 30 • Yuriy Poplavskiy, 1300 block of Afternoon Sun Road: Assault on a female. April 1

Waxhaw • Vincent Rosenzweig, 9100 block of McElroy Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. March 26 • Curtis Helms, 4400 block of Helms Road: Simple assault. March 27 • Christopher McNew, 1000 block of Ridgehaven Road: March 29

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• Marques Isabell, 1300 block of Cox Road: Failure to appear. March 27 • Robert Stinson, 1300 block of Cox Road: Worthless check. March 27 The following crimes were committed in western Union County between March 26 and April 1, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail Home/Business Break-ins • 1100 block of Kinder Oak Drive: $850 worth of golf accessories stolen from home garage during break-in. March 26

miscellaneous merchandise stolen from business. March 28 • Walgreens, 13720 E. Independence Blvd.: $200 shopping cart stolen. March 29

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 3000 block of Chimney Wood Trail: $4 worth of plastic Easter eggs stolen and $200 in damage done to Bradford pear tree. March 28 • 1000 block of Banaba Court: $100 in damage to home in vandalism incident. March 28 • 6600 block of Old Monroe Road: $100 in damage to Chevy Malibu in vandalism incident. March 30

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Vehicle Break-ins • 2500 block of Justin Court: $20 wallet containing debit and credit cards stolen from vehicle during break-in. March 26 • 3900 block of Smith Farm Road: Weed eater, leaf blower, gas can, prescription medicine and leg braces, worth $1,210 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in. March 27

Property Theft • 5100 block of Darby Drive: $555 worth of power tools stolen. March 26 • 4000 block of Matthews Indian Trail Road: $2,500 vehicle stolen. March 26 • 5400 block of Indian Trail Fairview Road: $20 worth of weightlifting equipment stolen. March 26 • Food Lion, 5850 W. Hwy. 74: $8 worth of

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Waxhaw Vehicle Break-ins • 2200 block of Porter Drive: Cellphone and purse stolen from vehicle during break-in. March 27

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 5500 block of McWhorter Road: $200 worth of miscellaneous merchandise damaged in vandalism incident. March 29

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 4500 block of Rockwood Drive: Identity theft. March 30

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Finish The Wall completes unfinished faith-based construction projects by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Joel Davis, an engineer from Waxhaw, felt compelled to start south Charlottebased nonprofit Finish The Wall not long after returning from a mission trip with Carmel Baptist Church in 2005. Davis said the team worked on an educational space and daycare center for Emanuel Baptist Church in Barbados for one week, but they didn’t complete the project. Months after returning, he questioned whether the project was ever completed, which led to him being divinely inspired to start Finish The Wall. “One Sunday, I got the call from God,” Davis said. “I wasn’t running from it, but it seemed there must be someone else retired with a lot of money who could do it better than me. I was arguing in my head and God persisted, ‘You’re going to do it now.’” Finish The Wall, located on Johnston Road, is a nonprofit that finishes incomplete faith-based construction projects in the U.S. and abroad. Their first project, with the help of Carmel Baptist Church, was the completion of the Barbados church project in 2006. The organization became a 501c3 in 2007 and has completed 11 projects with costs ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 for materials, equipment, local contractors, travel and room and board, Davis said.

The five required criteria to pass before a project is considered by Finish the Wall are as follows: the project must be in some phase of construction already and the local population are unable to complete it, a local ministry partner must be involved, it must be used to further the gospel of Christ and projects must have a completion timeline no greater than four to six weeks. Finish The Wall completed its most recent mission trip last month. They finished building a church sanctuary and classrooms for La Iglesia Vida Nueva (Assembly of God) in Atenas, Costa Rica. The 4,500-square-foot space needed a lot of work, Davis said. “The roof and walls and windows were in, but we finished the flooring, built a stage in the sanctuary, put in ceramic tile, painted and did electric work in the sanctuary. The classrooms were just a shell; we had to build walls to divide classrooms and complete lighting, electrical and install sidewalks outside,” he said. The project took four weeks to complete with four teams of 15 people who volunteered in stages over the life of the project. Area churches have flocked to the cause, Davis said. Some churches with volunteer teams who served on the Costa Rican mission trip last month included Carmel Baptist, First Baptist of Weddington, Steele Creek Church of Charlotte and Lifepointe

Christian Church. First Baptist Church of Weddington Pastor Bill Fogarty has led 70 church members in 7 years to volunteer with Finish The Wall. “These trips have been a great catalyst for developing a mission heart in my congregation,” Fogarty said. He said the mission trips are a humbling experience for his congregation. “It opens their eyes to the power of God's love as they engage with believers from other cultures,” Fogarty said. “It gives them a greater appreciation for the abundant blessings of God in their lives. It reminds them of the self-centeredness of our culture and exposes them to a level of personal contentment that few in America appreciate.” Gwen Starnes of Waxhaw has been volunteering with Finish The Wall for two years. “It has fulfilled a life long dream to be involved in foreign missions. The joy of working with people who have so little and yet are so thankful is humbling,” Starnes said. “My heart has broken for the conditions some people live in and at the same time, my heart has been filled with overflowing love for these people.” Tom Powell lives in Mineral Springs and is an elder at Carmel Baptist Church. He also sits on the board for Finish The Wall

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and has volunteered for four mission trips since 2010. Powell said his involvement with Finish The Wall has affected him in many ways, including strengthening his relationships with others who volunteer, showing him how faith affects people all over the world and recognizing the impact of completing these projects. “When we go to a place and finish a building that’s been sitting unfinished for 4 or more years, it’s a great sense of accomplishment,” Powell said. Davis, a founding member of Five Stones Church in Waxhaw, said he is glad that he responded to his calling. He said it’s been a blessing. “I get to have the experience and joy of all these people coming together,” he said. Finish the Wall is located at 10801 Johnston Road suite 210 in south Charlotte. Visit www.finishthewall.com for more information.

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grown exponentially from the nearly 70 acres included in the original filing to the present 978 acres. The current bill would de-annex between 15 and 16 percent of the town’s tax base, Horvath said. Tucker filed Senate Bill 214 on March 10 and is currently letting it sit idle in the Rules and Operations of the Senate committee, of which he is vice-chairman. Tucker has said he hopes to not bring the bill to a vote, and will “let it die� if he sees evidence that local officials are working towards a compromise with the petitioners. During a meeting between Tucker, Village Council and other state representatives on Feb. 20, the council agreed to look further into allowing zoning ordinance changes for senior housing and conservation subdivisions. At the March 30 meeting, Horvath described how these options could give developers more options while not compromising the village’s intent to remain a rural community. The council has been discussing a change in the ordinance for senior housing for months. The planning board has worked alongside Wesley Chapel Zoning Administrator Bill Duston to draft language for a zoning ordinance change, which will be discussed at the council’s April 13 meeting, Horvath said. He said he will also have the planning board look into conservation subdivisions, which place the same amount of homes within a parcel of land as a normal subdivision, but allow them to be placed closer together while preserving the remaining land forever. The closeness of homes in a conservation district allows developers to save money on infrastructure, such as gas lines and sewage pipes. Horvath emphasized that he will not order the board to “do any more than to look at it,� as conservation subdivisions have not been researched in Wesley Chapel until now. www.unioncountyweekly.com

An unofficial map created by resident Sandra Bradford shows property that would be deannexed in red. Photo by Ryan Pitkin

“We have to walk through the process,� Horvath said. “We would have to Wesley Chapel-ize it, make it fit the village. My main message is that it will be the same density.� Horvath treated the meeting as a public forum, speaking from a stool to a nearly full house at town hall. Attendees included other members of the village council, a few petitioners and residents who came to urge their neighbors to speak out against the bill. Horvath emphasized he and the council have done nothing wrong. “(The petition) is unwarranted in my opinion, based on the fact that we continue to follow our ordinances, which have been in place for a long time,� he said. Wesley Chapel resident Pat Stitt brought documents from 1999 to the meeting, when she became one of the original members of Wesley Chapel upon its formation. A survey of original residents listed preservation of a rural atmosphere, management of growth and maintaining a low tax rate as three top desires for residents then. Stitt found the document indicative of how she and her neighbors still feel, but said if people do need a change that should be discussed in the future. “I’m definitely against the de-annexation because I don’t want to see this community, which I’ve been a part of since 1999, split apart,� Stitt said. William Rodriguez, a resident of Wesley Oaks in Wesley Chapel, said he and neighbors have sent hundreds of letters to state representatives pleading that they don’t let the bill reach the floor for a vote. “I think we need more people to get involved, the word needs to get out a little better,� Rodriguez said. “We’ve got 8,000 people (in Wesley Chapel), if they understood what was happening, they’d be here. People are going to come back and say, ‘What happened? What did you do? We never heard about this.’ That’s kind of frustrating.�

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‘Buddying’ up with safety Former police chief gives child safety lessons by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

STALLINGS – A group of 2-, 3and 4-year-olds giggle as a bear puppet “Buddy� pokes his head out from behind a suitcase on a Tuesday morning at Stallings United Methodist Church. Buddy’s puppeteer, John Short, a former police chief and Stallings resident, laughs along with the children as he repeats a safety slogan along with the children. What may seem like a playful show actually teaches children important safety tips through Short’s program, “Chief Short and Friends.� Short started the child safety program when he was a young police officer and was asked to talk about child safety. “That was part of my work over the (40) years in working with schools (as a police officer),� Short said. He met a fellow officer, who used games and puppets to make the presentation more interesting. The former chief performed for students throughout his police career and continued after he retired and moved

to Stallings, bringing the program to area schools and children’s groups. He started performing last year throughout Stallings with simple text presentations, but has stepped up this year with multiple presentations. Short completes safety presentations to share information about pedestrian safety, “stranger danger� and getting to know a police officer. He uses chants, various props and his puppet Buddy to keep children engaged. Short uses slogans, such as, “Stop, look, wait, walk� to articulate safety guidelines to children. He makes connections between the games and humorous jokes to Short’s safety tips. He feels pedestrian safety for children is especially important during the spring months since children often start to play outside again. “Pedestrian accidents are always a concern when children are around the streets,� he said. Short also makes a connection between a trick coloring book and how strangers can be “tricky� and lure children into danger. He used the slogan “play with friends, stay away from strangers,� to convey the importance of stranger safety. Short also clarified how police officers should be seen in the “friend�

category. “One of the important things is the police officer getting to know the kids and the kids knowing the police officer in a positive way. They can see how the police officer is a friendly person,� Short said. “A police officer is an ordinary person like you,� the former chief told the children at Stallings UMC, “but they have special training and special tools.� Francis Lott, Stallings UMC preschool director, said Short’s presentation was part of the preschool’s “community helper month� to connect the students with members of the community. “It’s just so kids are aware of the people around the community,� Lott said. Lott hopes the students see police officers, firefighters and other service members are approachable through the month’s events. “Kids are like sponges and soak this stuff up,� Short said. Short’s program is modeled for children in kindergarten through third grade, but he said he can adjust the program to the age group. “Safety rules are all the same size,� Short said. Contact Short at 704-821-2049 for more information about the program. Courtney Schultz/UCW photos

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Union Academy student makes all-state band MONROE – Union Academy Charter School eighth-grade saxophonist EJ Collins earned a place on the North Carolina AllState Band and placed first in the state in early March. This is the first time a Union Academy student has made the state band, according to a news release. Congressional art contest taking submissions Congressman Robert Pittenger, of North Carolina congressional District 9, which encompasses Union County, plans to give one local student the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the nation’s capital. “We all know that Mecklenburg, Iredell and Union (counties) have some of the best, most talented students in America,” Pittenger said in a news release. “Now it’s time for the rest of the nation to find out. The 2015 Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to showcase local talent and recognize the hard work of our students.” The 2015 Congressional Art Competition is open to high school students throughout the district. Artwork may be dropped off at Pittenger’s offices in Charlotte or Mooresville during normal business hours through April 9. The community will be invited to select the five finalists through the congressman’s Facebook page, facebook.com/CongressmanPittenger, from April 10 to 17. A professional art instructor will choose a sixth “wild card” finalist. Pittenger, his staff, and local art experts will choose the first place winner from the six finalists. The first place winner will receive the Congressional Art Award, and the entry will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The student also will receive a scholarship offer from an arts university and the student and a guest will be flown to Washington, D.C. to attend the national reception and view their artwork in the Capitol. The other finalists will have their artwork on display in Pittenger’s offices. Second and third place finalists also will receive complimentary admission into a summer studio art program in Charlotte. Visit pittenger.house.gov/ArtCompetition or call 704-362-1060 for more information, rules and entry forms. Union County families can ‘hop into reading’ MONROE – Smart Start Family Literacy is inviting families to participate in a four-week early literacy session in the Hunley Room of the Monroe Library, starting on April 22. The program helps young families start off literacy in the home before students attend kindergarten. The program will be offered in English and is open to the public. Families who are pregnant or have a child under 5 years old are welcomed to join. However, space is limited and registration is required. www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Dr. Seuss’ Everyone’s �avorite �eline in the red-and-white hat brings his mischie� and wacky adventures to the stage in this Dr. Seuss classic. Speaking only in rhyme, the Cat in the Hat shows Sally and her brother that “it’s �un to have �un, but you have to know how,” despite the misgivings o� their well-mannered Fish.

Noah Makley (right), of Central Academy Fishing, met professional fishing legend Jimmy Houston at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic. Photo courtesy of Brian Booth

Families will receive a free book for their child at each session. Participants also will earn an educational toy for perfect attendance. The sessions will take place Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. on the following days: April 22 and 29 and May 6 and 13. Call 704-296-0813 for more information or to register. Central Academy fisher makes his way to the top MONROE – Noah Makley, of Central Academy Fishing, has climbed his way up the Scholastic Anglers Challenge Leader Board after a workshop and tournament series throughout March. Makley has held first place before and he’s looking to retain the spot until the Angler Elite Eight. During the 2013-14 academic year, Noah came in just a couple points shy from earning the 2013-14 Scholastic Angler Of The Year. His recent stint to the top came after a vacation to fish at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Heartwell in South Carolina. The Scholastic Anglers season has two more regular season events and the Scholastic Angler Championship to end the year. The upcoming Scholastic Anglers Workshop will be held on April 16, a Thursday, at Boaters Marine, located at 1829 Williams Road in Monroe, from 7 to 8 p.m. The upcoming Scholastic Anglers Tournament Series event will be held on April 25, a Saturday, at Cane Creek Park. Contact 704-315-7071 or visit www.scho lasticanglers.com for more information.

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A Honor Roll Editor’s Note: Due to time constraints and the amount of schools in Union County Weekly’s coverage area, we will now only be publishing A Honor Rolls. The following are A Honor Rolls from the Union County Public Schools’ 4th grading period.

Antioch Elementary school Third Grade Anish Abburi, Darek Anderson, Gannon Anthony, Zoe Berwick, Roman Bongiovanni, Nathan Brownstead, Natalie Busch, Virginia Butler, Jonathan Camps, Lauren Camps, Ava Cavallino, Maeve Clark, Jordan Cobb, Lorelai Davis, Jia Dhir, Michael Duff, McKenzie Rose Eason, Maya Fuchs, Colin Funk, Isabella Gomez, Ellagrace Goodman, William Grant, Caroline Herndon, Kyle Hutchinson, Anwar Kader, Grant Kelly, Annika Klezath, Audrey Kuhn, Alexandria Lehman, Grant Lindenberg, Diana Moshkovsky, Andrew Myers, Isaac Noesen, Ethan O’Neil, Keshava Parthasarathy, Laura Quadarella, Anna Rolfes, Robert Skpowski, Kaidan Smathers, Hollin Smith, Benjamin Sommers, Sanjita Srinath, Jake Testa, Evan Wiggers, Haley Williams, Lori Williams and Connor Zilisch. Fourth Grade Cameron Allen, Jason Beck, Alexander Bhargava, Ananya Bhawsinka, Kaitlyn Call, Colleen Cravens, Utkarsh Dave, Yusuf El-Gamal, Tyler Flickinger, Ethan Gallagher, Alexander Hodgin, Katherine Kawyn, Archita Khaire, Alexander McKinnon, Madison Moraja, Avery Painter, Graciela Pakledinaz, Emily Perez, Lacie Rogers, John Titherington, Mason Williams and Nathaniel Zelenz.

Fifth Grade Anna Abernathy, Nathen Abraham, Emily Adamo, Alyxandra Beausoleil, Sabrina Becht, Jacob Budzik, Rylee Climer, Ethan Cobb, Joshua Dendy, Ava Francischiello, Nathan Fuchs, Katherine Griffey, Kelsey Haines, Justin Jenkins, Abigail Jones, Carter Kjelland, Benjamin Knudson, Noelle Kuhn, Chase Lowe, Chloe Luzarraga, Trace McCament, Jack Milligan, Matthew Moonan, Gabriella Nascimento, Ella Papke, Kenneth Pratt, Sophia Randazzo, Eleanor Schoel, Ryan Sedlacek, Elizabeth Shuck, Carleigh Totaro, Skanda Vasuki, Ava Vazquetelles, Karlie Weinberg, Jake Westall, Riley Williams, Brennan Wirt and Riley Zeis.

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Third Grade Pablo Ashi, Riley Charrette, Michael Cruz, Jackson Gibbs, Finley Habenicht, Jenna Hampton, Charles Lipscomb, Madison Marco, Kevin McConnell, Anna McGowan, Meera Patel, Nathaniel Stoner, Aria Wegh and Nicholas Wittman. Fourth Grade Troy Blackmer, Maddox Brewer, Jack Butkovich, Danielle Colling, Kalli Desai, Quinn Duleba, Molly Edwards, Cole Garrety, Hannah Green, Kylie Iagnemma, Vijay Lemon, Ava McKee, Ian McKinney, Abigail Nesteruk, Michael Palombella, Riya Patel, Ethan Rink, Madison Sinacori, Aaron Slep and Cali Wyrick. Fifth Grade Ryan Banash, Samuel Berman, Sarah Brown, Cole Delissio, Chloe Foley, Courtney Greene, Teagan Jones, Charlotte Kaduson, Jordan Knight, Shane MacDonald, Maia Manaligod, Katherine More, Jarett Nadeau, Robert Papaleo, April Phillips, Shannon Plascyk, Mason Rosado, Kinsey Spear, Meredith Warren and Stephon Wright.

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Join us for an opportunity for new and prospective homeschoolers to learn more about homeschooling and to meet home-educating parents. North Carolina’s Homeschool Law, and how to get started, will be addressed. Curricula examples will be displayed and veteran homeschoolers will be on hand to answer questions. There will be a main speaker to encourage those in attendance. Light refreshments will be served. Already homeschooling? Invite your friends and neighbors that are considering homeschooling!

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Peripheral Neuropathy WARNING!

Pain, Numbness, & Tingling In The Hands/Feet Charlotte, NC -- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, or Pregbalin and are primarily antidepressant or antiseizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.

The treatment that is provided at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center in Charlotte has three main goals: 1) Increase blood flow 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves 3) Decrease brain-based pain

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems., pain, numbness,

The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized low level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blood flow.

tingling, burning, and many The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light additional symptoms. therapy will allow the blood The main problem is that your vessels to grow back around the doctor has told you to just live peripheral nerves and provide with the problem or try the them with the proper nutrients drugs which you don’t like to heal and repair. It’s like adding taking because they make you water to a plant and seeing the feel uncomfortable. There is now roots grow deeper and deeper. a facility right here in Charlotte, NC that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article).

to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological land vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can be treated. Dr. Keith Helmendach, D.C. at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70 (normally $150). This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Dr. Helmendach will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, April 17th, 2015. Call 704-288-3645 to make an appointment with Dr. Keith Helmendach, to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated. NOTE: Our office is located in Charlotte, NC at 7215 Lebanon Road.

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined.

MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PATIENTS ARE ACCEPTED.

1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is nothing that we can do for you.

Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

3) How much treatment will The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves your condition require?

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Faith

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When I was a kid, my dad and I would go out for breakfast on Saturday mornings before going fishing. We would leave at 5 a.m. and arrive at the bay an hour later. Since the Rev. Tony boat rental comMarciano pany wasn’t open yet, we’d always stop at the Ocean-Bay diner in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. I’d order the same thing every week – two scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries. The home fries were chunks of potatoes, not the shredded ones. It was the perfect breakfast. Fast-forward many years, and I’m in Charlotte taking a board member out for breakfast. I had only been here a short time. We were at the Charlotte CafÊ at

Park Road Shopping Center, and she ordered first. I followed by ordering my traditional breakfast – two scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries. As I handed the waitress the menu, I heard my breakfast guest mumble, “Yankee.� I have never ordered home fries since then, unless I’m with my wife and kids only. I never tasted grits until I moved to the South. I didn’t know what grits were or what they were made from. In the mid 1970s, there was a TV show called “Mel’s Diner.� Their waitress, Flo, would always say, “Kiss my grits.� We laughed when we heard her say that, but I was still no closer to understanding grits. There’s a story of the northerner who came to the South and ordered breakfast – two eggs, bacon and toast. When the waitress brought the food, a scoop of grits was on his plate. He looked at the waitress and said, “I didn’t order grits.� The waitress just looked at the man (probably with the attitude of the waitress from Mel’s diner) and said, “You don’t order grits – they’re just part of the meal.�

Invite me to breakfast and I’ll always order grits, not home fries Since then, I have come to enjoy grits. I like my grits thick, not runny. I have thoroughly enjoyed eating shrimp and grits – the North has no idea what it’s missing. I love this idea of “you don’t order grits – they’re just part of the meal.� You don’t pay extra for them. The restaurant thinks enough of you as a customer to offer you grits without charging you for them. With that in mind – stay with me, this is going to be a stretch – I think grits are like grace. We define grace as God’s unmerited favor. Other times, we’ll say it stands for “God’s riches at Christ’s expense.� These are all Sunday school answers we might have memorized as kids. Yet, I like the comparison of grits to grace. You don’t order grits, you don’t pay extra for them, you don’t have to sweet talk the waitress into giving you a scoop without adding extra cost to your bill. Rather, they “just appear� on your plate – not for anything you’ve done, but just because. God’s love for you is similar. You don’t earn God’s grace. You don’t perform

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acts of compassion to score points with God. You don’t try to impress God by being a good person. Rather, He extends to you this incredible gift of His unconditional love and acceptance of you and me. Someone has to pay for the grits; that’s the restaurant owner’s responsibility. Yes, he could choose not to provide them – but even if he did, he probably wouldn’t lower the price of breakfast. Someone has to pay for God’s grace. That is God’s responsibility. This weekend, we’ll celebrate Jesus’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. Through that act, He paid for your grace so He could say, “It just comes.� 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. Find more information at www. charlotterescuemission.org.

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Ebenezer Baptist to hold Easter egg hunt and church services INDIAN TRAIL – Ebenezer Baptist Church kicks-off Easter celebrations with an Easter egg hunt for children up to fifth grade on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. On Sunday, April 5 Easter services start with sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school starts one hour earlier at 8:30 a.m., as well as worship service starting an hour earlier than normal at 9:30 a.m. There will be no evening services on Easter, according to the church’s website. Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 1417 Unionville-Indian Trail Road West in Indian Trail. Self-defense, grief share classes at Mill Grove UMC INDIAN TRAIL – Mill Grove United Methodist Church has begun hosting a grief share program and self defense classes. Grief Share is a faith-based, biblical support group for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one. This program is open to the public. Those interested in joining should email GriefShare@millgrove.org for more information. Self-defense classes are available for ages 8 to 80 and all ability levels. The cost is $10 per month for each individual or a maximum of $25 per family, per month. Classes meet every Monday and Thursday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the youth building. One hundred percent of money raised from the classes goes to the church. Contact Robbie Maier at robbietrade123@gmail.com for more details. Mill Grove UMC is located at 7311 Mill Grove Road in Indian Trail. Easter Services at First Baptist of Weddington WEDDINGTON – First Baptist Church of Weddington will hold Good Friday service on Friday, April 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. and Easter Sunday service from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 704-846-6770 for more information. First Baptist of Weddington is located at 348 Providence Road S. in Weddington. Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints to hold worldwide conference The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints will hold the 185th semiannual worldwide conference on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5. Anyone is invited www.unioncountyweekly.com

to attend using new videoconference technology. The conference is open to the public with several viewing options: • Satellite transmission at one of the local meetinghouses – 5897 Hemby Road in Weddington, 700 Sunset Drive in Monroe, 13925 Thompson Road in Mint Hill, 2500 Rocky River Road in east Charlotte, 3020 Hilliard Drive in east Charlotte, 5815 Carmel Road in south Charlotte, 2710 Redbud Drive in Gastonia, 7032 McIlwaine Road in Huntersville or 148 Lazy Lane in Mooresville. • The conference will be televised on BYUTV via Time Warner Cable, channel 465; Dish Network, channel 9403; and Direct TV, channel 374. • The conference will be livestreamed in multiple languages at www. conference.lds.org and in English only at www.mormonchannel.org. The conference consists of a series of two-hour inspirational and instructional sessions and includes music services by choirs, such as Mormon Tabernacle Choir, according to a press release. General sessions will be held on Saturday, April 4 at noon and 4 p.m., followed by the priesthood session for males 12 years old and older at 8 p.m. Two more general sessions will be held on Sunday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The first Sunday session will include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s 30-minute broadcast, according to a press release. Easter Services at Indian Trail Presbyterian Church

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INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail Presbyterian will participate in several Easter focused activities this week. Churchgoers are invited to attend Maundy Thursday service on April 2 at 7 p.m. at Indian Trail Methodist Church. The church also will host its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Indian Trail Presbyterian Church. The hunt will include prizes, snacks and games. Pre-register to participate on their website, www.itpcusa.org. Indian Trail Presbyterian Church is located at 200 Indian Trail Road. Indian Trail Methodist Church is located at 113 Indian Trail Road.

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The Wingate men’s basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tournament nine times since 1999. Offensive sessions include daily shooting instruction, multiple passing drills and more. Defensive sessions include strength and conditioning, rebounding strategies and more.

This program is intended to help players develop athletically. The individual camp is a great opportunity for young basketball players looking to develop and refine their fundamental basketball skills. This program also includes a curriculum for intermediate/advanced players looking to enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position. Emphasis is placed on fundamental development, shooting, offensive moves, defense, rebounding, team play and more. Call 1-800-NIKE-CAMP for more information.

This is a non-contact minicamp. This camp is designed to work on skill development and football fundamentals. Instruction will include drills and technique work in all areas of football from the Wingate football coaching staff.

Session I Ages 6 to 16 years old June 16 to 19 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $180

Wingate University Sports Camps Wingate offers a multitude of camps for different sports hosted by coaches who work with college athletes. Visit www. wingatebulldogs.com/sports/2010/5/12/ GEN_0512105803.aspx?tab=camps for more information or to register for a camp. The college offers some camps year-round, so if you don’t see a camp that fits your needs, check back as the site is updated regularly. All camps are held on the Wingate campus, at 220 N. Camden Road in Wingate.

Baseball The coaching staff at Wingate prides itself on teaching the game of baseball to players of all ages and ability levels. Whether you are looking for top-quality instruction from a college baseball staff, or want to showcase your skills with the hopes of taking your game to the next level, this camp has something for you.

Session II Ages 6 to 16 years old July 14 to 17 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $180

Ages 8 to 17 years old June 21 to 25 Overnight price: $545 Day camp price, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: $295

Men’s Basketball Showcase Camp

Women’s Team Camps

This camp is for high school students who are interested in preparing for college basketball or experiencing what it’s like to play at the college level. Each day will consist of a skills session and an afternoon and evening of games. Coaches will draft teams and remain coaches throughout camp. There also will be information regarding college recruiting and NCAA eligibility. Session I Grades 9 through 12 June 20 to 21 $180

5 to 10 years old June 15 to 18 $240 Grades 6 through 8 June 15 to 18 $240

Session II Grades 9 through 12 July 31 to Aug. 1 $180

Wingate Baseball Summer Showcase High school graduates from 2016 to 2019 Aug. 15 or 16 $125

Session III Grades 9 through 12 Aug. 2 to 3 $180

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An overnight camp for high school varsity teams, high school junior varsity teams, middle school teams and AAU teams. Prices and other options vary greatly. Call Ann Hancock at 910-793-9124 for more information. June 27 to 29

Women’s Elite Basketball Showcase Camp This camp is the most intense camp geared towards the serious-minded and highly skilled player. This camp is designed to take players’ skills to the next level. All drills will be developed for the player who wants to play at the collegiate level. Drills and games will provide a high intensity setting with personalized instruction.

Football Offensive Line Camp A camp for high school offensive linemen who are committed and serious about working hard to improve every day to be the best they can be. The camp will include work on basic fundamentals and progress to the more advanced techniques of the position. The camp will also include “Skull” sessions between practices and a strength and conditioning session specific to the offensive line. Rising 7th through 12th graders July 17 to 19 $190

Wingate International Soccer Academy (WISA) Junior Skills Academy This camp is a fun introduction to soccer for young players. It has established a dynamic program, which focuses on learning through fun games and small-sided play. Co-ed groups will experience the “Smart Soccer” philosophy of promoting fundamental skills and sportsmanship. Instructors will focus on the basics of passing, dribbling, shooting, heading and goalkeeping. Players will then have the chance to use these skills in small-sided games.

Grades 9 through 12 Aug. 9 $65 to $75

Summer Camps!

Ages 4 to 6 years old June 22 to 25 9 to 11:30 a.m. $85 (see Summer Camp Guide on page 19)

Science Birthday Parties Field Trips After School Programs Preschool Programs Girl & Boy Scout Workshops Parents Night Out

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Rising 10th through 12th graders May 30 or June 27 12:30 to 4:15 p.m. $40

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Mo’zart: 6/22 - 6/26 & 7/27-7/31 8/17-8/21

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Aladdin JR: 7/6 - 7/10 (musical theatre educational production)

Rock Band: 7/13-7/17

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WISA Academy Level and Intermediate Skills Academy The WISA Skills Academy is aimed at providing young soccer athletes with an optimal learning environment in which to enhance technical soccer skills. The Intermediate Skills Academy will be run in an entertaining format whilst providing players with the essential, fundamental soccer techniques. Sessions will incorporate a various range of fun, technical games and soccer play. The Advanced Skills Academy aims to focus on the more advanced skills and team awareness and development. Both offense and defense principles will be covered and the focus will be on the overall knowledge of the game. Ages 7 to 12 years old June 22 to 25 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $150

Men’s Soccer Adidas College Showcase WISA aims to provide an extremely competitive soccer environment that attracts some of the nations top College Coaches. Players are able to compete and train amongst the best talent in the nation as well as some international players. The Adidas WISA Showcase boasts a prestigious and experienced staff throughout its ranks. WISA staff coaches are brought in from all over the world - United States, England, Ireland, France, Brazil, Chile, and Jamaica. Every year these coaches come together to coach, tutor, and train prospective soccer talents. June 28 to July 2 $565

Women’s Soccer Adidas College Showcase Players will get to experience a week in a competitive soccer environment first hand, exactly like the one they will experience in college. Games throughout the week will be in a competitive league bracket. July 5 to 9 $565 www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Men’s Soccer Team Camp The format for the week will include two full training sessions per day, two full matches per day in a world cup group format and eight to ten full matches guaranteed by the week’s end. July 19 to 23 $430

Women’s Soccer Team Camp The format for the week will include three full training sessions per day, two full matches per day in a world cup group format, with eight to ten full matches guaranteed by the week’s end.

Beginners will be introduced to the game with a “mini-tennis” format and the “lead-up” games that develop tennis skills. Campers will learn basic strokes, game scoring and etiquette. Experienced players will drill to refine strokes and participate in match play. Tennis strategy will be emphasized. Rainy day activities include videos and indoor tennis, where space is available. Call Michael Cabana at 704-453-1053 for more information. Ages 6 to 18 June 16 to 19 Half Day: 9 a.m. to Noon; $150 Full Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $250 (see Summer Camp Guide on page 20)

Summer Winds: 7/20-7/24 (woodwind ensamble)

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Piano Olympics: 8/3-8/7 imaginART: 8/10-8/14 (paint & mixed media)

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Extreme Ice Center

The Extreme Ice Center (EIC) offers camps for children that help keep them off the couch while also staying out of the summer sun. Call 704-882-1830 for more information. The Extreme Ice Center is located at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road in Indian Trail. Photo courtesy of Extreme Ice Center

Summer Cool Camp This week-long camp gets young children active for the summer through ice skating lessons, on-ice activities, off-ice activities and team building in a fun environment. Ages 5 to 12 years old Monday through Friday Camps held every week from June 15 to Aug. 21 (except for week of June 29) Half day: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $225 Full day: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $275

Pond Hockey Camp Campers will develop hockey skills with the EIC coaching staff while enjoying the day on and off the ice. Ages 9 to 12 years old Monday through Friday

Camps held every week from June 15 to Aug. 21 (except for week of June 29) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $275

Puddle Hockey Camp This camp is for the young hockey player looking to develop skills in the sport. Ages 5 to 8 years old Monday through Friday Camps held every week from June 15 to Aug. 21 (except for week of June 29) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $275 The following list is continued from the March 19 to 25 issue Summer Camp Guide. All camps are located in Matthews, just up the road from Union County. Visit www.apm.

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activecommunities.com/matthewsfun/ Activity_Search?ActivityCategoryID=23& isSearch=true for more information or to register for any of the camps listed below or previously.

Puppetry Camp

Ages 6 to 12 years old Aug. 10 to 14 1:30 to 5 p.m. Resident - $105 Non-resident - $115 Students will create their own puppets and put on a play at the end of the week. They will also develop, build and decorate the stage. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

R U Ready for Middle School? Rising 6th graders

Aug. 10 to 14 9:30 to 11 a.m. $85 Two experienced middle school teachers will promote essential skills such as independence, confidence and organization. Campers will gather a "toolbox" of strategies and skills to reference throughout the year and gain knowledge needed for a great head start. There will be an overview at the end of the week for parents. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Rockets to Roller Coasters Ages 7 to 11 years old July 27 to 31 9 a.m. to Noon Resident - $90

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Non-resident - $95 Campers will explore Newton’s laws of force and motion while they build roller coasters, set off rockets and participate in fun, frictionless races. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Secret Agent 416 Ages 7 to 11 years old Aug. 17 to 21 9 a.m. to Noon Resident - $90 Non-resident - $95

Campers will enter the secret world of espionage as they design and build their own secret-agent gadgets and use them in a series of spy challenges. Receive training for going undercover, create aliases, learn secret codes and use technology to practice surveillance. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Storyland Celebrations: At the Zoo Ages 6 to 9 years old June 22 to 26 1 to 4 p.m. Resident: $100 Non-resident: $105

Stories include "Put Me At The Zoo," "Babar," "Curious George" and more. Play zoo animal games, sing songs and more. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Storyland Celebrations: Bugs Ages 3 to 5 years old June 15 to 19 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Resident: $75 Non-resident: $80

Campers will make clothespin dragonflies, crazy bug-eye masks and lots more bug crafts. They will enjoy stories like "The Eensy Weensy Spider,� "The Very Hungry Caterpillar� and more. Bug crafts and snacks included. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Storyland Celebrations: Dinosaurs Ages 6 to 9 years old June 15 to 19 1 to 4 p.m. Resident: $100 Non-resident: $105

Campers will enjoy stories like "Danny the Dinosaur" by Syd Hoff, play games like "Dinosaur, Dinosaur, Where's Your Bone?", make dinosaur feet, dinosaur hand puppets and more. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews www.unioncountyweekly.com

Storyland Celebrations: Favorite Picture Books Ages 3 to 5 years old June 22 to 26 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Resident: $75 Non-resident: $80

Summer Baseball Camps! For Players of All Skill Levels Ages 5-12

June 15-19 & 22-26 July 13-17 & 27-31 August 10-14

Authors include Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak and more. Listen to stories, play games, make crafts, sing songs and more story-related activities.

Total cost $190.00. 9AM-2PM each day. Includes: instruction, camp t-shirt and camper evaluation.

Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Professional/MLB Group leaders, High School Coaches & Collegiate Players together provide your child with the most enjoyable camp experience. All camps held @ MARA in Matthews, NC.

Sweet Artz Camp

Ages 7 to 11 years old July 27 to 30 Morning Camp – 9 a.m. to Noon July 27 to 30 Afternoon Camp – 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 to 6 Morning Camp – 9 a.m. to Noon Aug. 3 to 6 Afternoon Camp – 2 to 5 p.m. Resident - $105 Non-resident - $115

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Children will work with chocolate molds, frosting, fondant, coloring with different mediums and the airbrush. Create a takehome project each day. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Under the Sea Mixed Media Camp Ages 6 to 12 years old Aug. 10 to 14 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Resident: $105 Non-resident: $115

The beauty of sea creatures and ocean scenes is the inspiration for this program, where campers use their creativity to make hands-on projects with the help of fun techniques such as paper-mache, batik, collage, mosaic, assemblage, printmaking, painting and drawing.

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Trees 101 Class A class designed to teach children who love the outdoors more about how trees benefit the community. Presented by the Indian Trail Tree Advisory Board and Dr. Roger Fish, kids from 8 to 10 years old can come learn about the importance of trees and participate in a hands-on exercise. Email LSmall@planning.indiantrail.org to attend.

Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 4.11.15 Saturday 10 a.m. Union County Democratic Party Annual Convention North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Sam J. Ervin IV will be the keynote speaker at this event. Doors will open for breakfast at 9 a.m. County officers, State Executive Committee members and delegates to the district conventions will be elected. All Democrats are welcome. Only precinct delegates can vote.

4.11.15 Saturday 9 a.m. Weddington Litter Sweep The town of Weddington is seeking volunteers to participate in the Spring 2015 Litter Sweep Campaign. Litter Sweep is a statewide roadside litter cleanup drive sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Trash bags and orange safety vests will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves. Volunteers can show up at town hall on the day of the event or RSVP. The town will be giving a prize for the most unusual trash item collected. Contact the Town Hall at (704) 846-2709 to volunteer.

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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 will 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.

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Sports

Tripp's journey ends in success Piedmont’s Cameron Tripp is the 2015 Union County 11.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 blocks per Weekly Player of the Year by Ben Doster ben@unioncountyweekly.com

The term “student athlete” has largely become a misnomer, but Cameron Tripp’s success in the classroom and in sports helps restore the faith and substance to it. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Piedmont senior and dual sport athlete has been rewarded for his hard work with the opportunity to attend Harvard, where he’ll play football for the Crimson and will likely pursue a degree in finance or economics. Tripp, who said his future is in football, will give up basketball, a sport he’s excelled in, once he reaches the collegiate ranks. The decision makes sense, when one considers his size and success as a quarterback. Tripp amassed 2,009 yards of total offense, and accounted for 27 touchdowns during his senior season with the Panthers. On the basketball court, Tripp endured a disappointing 5-20 (2-8 Southern Carolinas conference) record in his final season at Piedmont after going 49-30 and making three state playoff appearances in the three previous years combined. Despite the frustration he faced as a senior with the 2015 team, Tripp enjoyed plenty of individual success. The 6-6 superstar averaged 18.9 points,

game this season to be named the Southern Carolinas Conference Player of the Year and finish his high school career with a Piedmont record-breaking 1,434 points. Now, he’s the 2015 Union County Weekly Player of the Year. “Of course we would’ve liked to win a few more games,” Tripp said. “I would trade my individual success for team success. Achieving the individual success for me was kind of a bittersweet ending. I’m extremely proud of myself and of the work I put in these past three and four years and all the people that have helped me get to this point.” Piedmont coach Rudi Heath said Tripp sets goals and then tries to attain them. “First of all you sit and look and he’s scored more points than anyone in school history,” Heath said. “That’ll be the first thing you notice, but any of us that’s been around him while he’s here, it’s the teammate; that’s the part we’ll remember.” Heath added Tripp was a consistent and steady player. “He’s a fine young man, and that’s kind of how he stands out,” Heath said. “He’s a guy that makes the right choices – a good teammate. He’s done a lot of different things.” Heath’s statement couldn’t be more

accurate, as Tripp has done bit of everything over the course of his high school career. Outside of athletics, Tripp participated in clubs, such as Science Olympiad, and took advanced placement classes. “There’s a lot more than sports that I’ve done here that I hope define me in my time at Piedmont,” Tripp said. “I’ve really tried to use every single resource that Piedmont has been able to provide, take that and maximize it.” Tripp attributes his success to working hard every day and thinks his legacy will be one that shows kids what it takes to be successful and how to work to achieve their dreams. “I was wiling to put in the hours behind the scenes that nobody saw, so I could be successful when the time came,” Tripp said.

Tripp will leave home on June 13, two days after he graduates, for summer workouts at Harvard, which begin on June 15. He wants to compete right away, but knows learning the system first is more important than getting to play early. Tripp said he was nervous about the elitism often associated with Ivy League schools and students, but didn’t encounter any negativity when he visited Harvard last summer. “I’m a big guy when it comes to feelings and knowing where I fit in,” Tripp said. “I honestly fell in love with it. It’s cool to say I’m going to one of the top schools in the country ,of course, but it was more that it was the best fit for me, best fit for my family.” Tripp looks back at his four years at Piedmont fondly, crediting Heath and former Panther football coach, the late Ron Massey, as playing significant roles in helping him succeed not only in athletics, but in the classroom and in life. “It’s been an awesome four years,” Tripp said. “I owe them a lot. Any time Coach Heath needs anything he knows I’m a phone call away and I’d do anything for him.”

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Tripp wears a bunch of hats. The Piedmont senior excels on the basketball court, football field and, most importantly, in the classroom. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound forward averaged 18.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 blocks per game this season to earn Southern Carolinas Conference Player of the Year and all-conference honors. Tripp, who finished his high school career with a Piedmont record of 1,434 points, will attend Harvard, where he’ll play football for the Crimson.

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Blakeney’s play left an indelible mark on the 2015 season. The Yellow Jackets junior guard averaged 13.4 points, 2.6 assists and 1.7 steals to earn all-conference and all-region honors on his way to becoming the Rocky River Conference Player of the Year. Blakeney, a solid 6-foot, 175 pound guard, was the Yellow Jackets defensive ace, and was charged with the duty of guarding the opposition’s best player.

When Weddington needed a big play, coach Gary Ellington counted on Barber. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound senior, who played varsity basketball all four years, averaged 16.5 points, five rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.2 steals per game to earn all-conference honors and third team all-region. The MVP of the Novant Christmas tournament is the winningest player in school history with 83 victories and finished his high school career third all-time in scoring at Weddington with 1,156 points. He also made 247 steals.

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Parkwood senior guard Terrell Williams played a key role in helping the Rebels turn their season around after a 0-5 start. The slender 6-foot-4, 165-pound Williams averaged 13.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as a major component in Parkwood’s epic turnaround and run to win the Rocky River regular season league championship. Williams was honored for his stellar play by being named to the all-conference team.

Cuthbertson senior forward Tyler Hardiman helped guide the well-balanced Cavaliers to a 22-6 (9-1 Southern Carolinas) record and a third round appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state playoffs, rebounding from last season’s woeful 5-19 (2-8) campaign. The 6-foot-3 Hardiman, who was named team MVP, averaged 11 points, nine rebounds, 2.6 assists and three steals per game this season to earn all-conference honors.

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Cannamela eyes successful future by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Julianna Cannamela’s gymnastics career has been one success story after another. She’s on the heels of winning the state championship in the all-around division with a score of 38.425 in the Senior C session held in Wilmington on March 28. Cannamela, a member of the Southeastern Gymnastics club team in Weddington, won gold medals in the vault with a score of 9.775, balance beam with a score of 9.525 and floor exercise with a score of 9.625, and claimed the silver medal in the uneven bars with a score of 9.500 at the state meet. After grabbing the state championship crown, she advances to the Region 8 Championships in Bradenton, Florida. “I certainly couldn’t have made it this far without the support of my family, especially my mom traveling everywhere with me and encouraging me to go to practice even on days when I didn’t want to,� Cannamela said. “That was a big part.� The Parkwood High School senior, who signed a national letter of intent with Louisiana State University on Nov.

13, 2014, is enjoying a highlight reel of a final club campaign. She placed third all-around at the Gala in Asheville on Jan. 3, first in the all-around at the Atlanta Crown Invitational in the Senior B session on Jan. 10, second in the all-around at the Sand Dollar Invitational Senior B session in Orlando on Jan. 23 to 25, second in the all-around at the Greensboro Invitational on Feb. 7, first in the all-around at the Presidential Classic in Orlando on Feb. 13 to 15 and second in the all-around at the Charleston Cup on March 1. Clearly, winning is like second nature for the gymnastics star. However, the accomplishment Cannamela is most proud of is when she finished third in the all-around with a score of 37.950 and second on the uneven bars with a score of 9.500 in the Junior B session at the Junior Olympic Nationals in Hampton, Virginia on May 11, 2012. Cannamela, who said collegiate recruiting for gymnasts begins very early, accepted a full athletic scholarship to LSU and committed to the Tigers on Aug. 5, 2012. Cannamela said she liked the environment at LSU and how the gymnasts and coaches support one another. “They want to build up and teach you

more,� Cannamela said. �I’m still looking to learn more skills. It’s one big family, and they were so welcoming.� Cannamela said the coaches at LSU told her she’ll be competing in the allaround division and will not be a specialist. “It’s kind of nerve-wracking, because they expect so much out of you, but then you think because they expect it you obviously have shown you’re capable of it,� Cannamela said. “They show a lot of support, and they just encourage me. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time.� Cannemela, who has been in gymnastics for 15 years, said her best event is on bars, but it depends on the day and how she is competing. Ludmilla Shobe, head coach at Southeastern Gymnastics, has coached Cannemela for 14 of those years. “I was pretty young, and I always wanted to try to do flips,� Cannemela said. “I was always jumping from couch to couch. “My mom put me in Tumble Cheer, and that’s when my coach, Ludmilla, saw me, and talked to my mom and told her that she thought I had some real potential in this sport and could go far with it.�

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