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Animals First Rescue to hold “Whiskers and Wine” fundraiser on May 2 by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com

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Six quick questions with Bill Price The founder of Queen’s Cup looks back on

Animals First Rescue of the Carolinas – a local nonprofit that rescues cats and dogs and finds them permanent homes – will host its third annual “Whiskers and Wine” fundraiser at Cru Wine shop in south Charlotte on Saturday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event includes a wine tasting with four to six red, blush and white wines, an Elvis impersonator and kittens and dogs will be available for adoption. The organization raises money by raffling off a dozen or more themed baskets such as pet-inspired baskets, and holidaythemed baskets, as well as charging for pictures with Elvis. Photos and raffle tickets cost $1. Last year’s event brought in 100 people and $1,500 for Animals First, which was founded

20 years and ahead to April 25 by Ryan PItkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

In a home-style office off Waxhaw Highway in Mineral Springs, Bill Price and a small team of volunteers are approaching the home stretch in another year’s worth of efforts to put on one of Union County’s biggest annual events: The Queen’s Cup. Price, who founded the steeplechase in 1995, smiles as his wife, Carrington, runs between rooms,

taking phone calls and gathering documents. “What was my dream has become her nightmare,” he says. Despite his jokes, it’s clear that Bill and Carrington enjoy what they do. They should, as the two who put so much time into the event, year after year, work only as volunteers for the nonprofit. One full-time employee and two part-time employees make up the entire paid staff for the Cup; the

rest of the team is volunteers – about 300 in all – and all proceeds after remaining expenses go to the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event marks the 20th anniversary of the Queen’s Cup, and Price is hoping it will be the most successful one yet, but not too successful. “Here we are 20 years later, and I’m still shocked at the number of people who don’t know anything (see Queens Cup on page 4)

(see Animals First on page 10)

This three-year-old German Sheperd/ Beagle mix, Sammy, is available for adoption through Animals First Rescue of the Carolinas. Crystal O’Gorman/ UCW photo

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New fire department invites community to grand opening by Ryan PItkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

Although members of the Bakers Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) have been settling in to their new, 50,000-squarefoot station on Old Charlotte Highway for a few months, they finally feel the transition is far enough along to have a few friends over. The BVFD will host an official grand opening for the station on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inviting residents to enjoy free food, tour the station and take part in fire extinguisher demonstrations that will give attendees hands-on experience with putting out live fires. Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Dog will also be on hand for kids, who are invited to help with a fire hose demonstration and enjoy the bounce house and inflatable slide. The project has seen its share of obstacles since discussions began nearly 10 years ago, but since the building was finished a few months before deadline and more than $4,000 under the proposed $2.6-million budget, it has changed the face of the department, said BVFD Chief Junior Honeycutt. “It’s been great,� he said. “We’ve got a bunch of great guys and gals who run with

us and a nice, new building puts a lot of pride in these guys.� BVFD, which is home to about 50 firefighters and serves an 18-square-mile coverage area that includes parts of Indian Trail, Wesley Chapel, unincorporated Union County and Unionville, has been fielding calls from a smaller station on Rocky River Road since 1976. At 4,800 square feet, the old station would take up less than 10 percent of the new station’s floor space. “The other building was outdated,� Honeycutt said. “It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, with no privacy anywhere. If you weren’t a team player you couldn’t stay in that building.� The new station has been fitted with a kitchen, three bedrooms, a weight room, a lounge area and a conference room with a smart TV. It’s currently manned with two full-time firefighters during the day and one at night, but Honeycutt said he plans to add one to each shift by May. “We’ve got good heating and air, good visibility to our community, we’re centrally located,� Honeycutt said. “The new building picks up the moral of the guys, the old building felt like we were working out of a barn.� One of the biggest advantages of the new location for residents could save lives

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in an emergency situation. The original station was located just north of two railroad crossings, cutting them off from a large part of their coverage area at times when a train was crossing. Honeycutt estimates about 60 percent of department’s coverage area is located in Indian Trail. The tracks cut off the most direct route to most of the town, forcing firefighters onto the busy U.S. 74 if a train were crossing. “Ninety percent of the calls we get are on (the south) side of the track,� Honeycutt said. “There will be no train delays now, which has been a problem in the past.� Another advantage already apparent to Honeycutt involves recruiting new members and impressing them with the state-of-

the-art facilities. The department has taken on nine new firefighters since beginning work in the new station in January 2015. Honeycutt admits the firefighting force nationwide is beginning to age out, while new firefighters are becoming harder to find. “Volunteers are unfortunately a thing of the past,� he said. “You just don’t have people who want to do this kind of work anymore.� BVFD runs a volunteer-on-duty model to supplement the force stationed at the new station. Those firefighters aren’t paid to be at the station, but the new lounge, weight room or kitchen might make them want to stick around and, therefore, be properly ready for a call, Honeycutt said. “They love to be here, and they don’t want to go home,� he said. “We’ve got room now. The guys can relax; they sit in the back and play games and spend the night. The new guys are more apt to run a call and hop on that big red truck than if they’re three to four miles away.� It’s those subtleties that can make all the difference, he said. “It’s more of a professional atmosphere for us as far as running calls,� Honeycutt said. “It’s kind of hard to explain if you’re not a fireman, but it actually feels like a fire station now.�

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about Queen’s Cup,” Price said. “But maybe that’s a good thing, because as soon as Charlotte does figure this out and everyone knows we’re here, that could change the dynamic of the entire event and that’s not really what we want. We want to be a really nice family, corporate event where people can have a good time and really enjoy coming out to a day at the races.” Union County Weekly sat down with Price at his office for a look back at 20 years of horse racing, relaxing with friends and family and raising money for great causes.

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This is legitimate racing; the breed is a Thoroughbred, which is the same breed that races in Churchhill Downs. The difference is we race on turf instead of dirt. The other major difference is that we’re racing over fences and we’re not on the flat. At Queen’s Cup, there are three hurdle races, in which horses jump over artificial brush. There is a timber race over wooden fences. Then the final race is the flat race, and that’s a mile-and-a-quarter on flat land, which is the same length as the Kentucky Derby.

How did you first get decide to start the Queen’s Cup?

What makes it such a special event that has lasted for 20 years?

When Carrington and I moved here in 1984, we started going to some race weeks in (the southeast) and I didn’t think much of it other than that it was a lot of fun to go to and we went with friends and had a ball. As time went on, as I got more entrenched in business, I needed an outlet to give back to the community. We had a successful racehorse that got us back into steeplechase racing in 1992. I was approached by the National Steeplechase Association about whether or not I had any interest in getting a race together here in Charlotte. I began to pursue it and we found a piece of land in southern Union County that was for lease and we ended up leasing that farm and the first race was on Nov. 18, 1995. That race we had about 1,500 people show up. We lost money, but it was a very important lesson and exercise. The first April race was in 1996 and we had about 4,000 people show up. Basically it’s all been to give back to the community.

First of all, there are very few events that you can have an outdoor event in a really pretty setting. You can tailgate at the Panthers game, but you’re standing on gravel and you’re surrounded by buildings and mankind. There’s really nothing pretty about it. Here, it’s a magical day because you’re out on the countryside. This is probably one of the most beautiful parts of the Piedmont. Somebody said years ago that steeplechase racing is one of the few sports that really assaults your senses. The screaming of the jockeys, the smell of perfume and of fresh mowed grass, the sound of thunder from the horses, the smell of food and cigars. It’s a heady brew. Throw all that into the environment and it’s just magic. Another thing is that it’s one of the few events in Charlotte where people feel inclined to get dressed up for it. They have a chance to dress up and act like royalty for an afternoon.

What brought you together with the Alzheimer’s Association?

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How is the Queen’s Cup different from horse racing one might see on television?

We’ve had a multitude of charities over the years, including Hospice of Union County, the Catawba Lands Conservancy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Purple Heart Homes. We chose the Alzheimer’s Association last year because my mother had Alzheimer’s and she ultimately passed away three weeks before last year’s race. Carrington’s father passed away six months prior to that, and he died of complications with dementia, which is a form of Alzheimer’s. Our goal this year is $50,000. Overall, it’s a great partnership and it means something to Karington and I. Since we volunteer our time and energy, it helps us get through the bad days when we get a chance to think about our parents.

How does the event help Union County; economically or otherwise? I think it helps in a lot of different ways. It shows off a piece of the region that a lot of people in the Charlotte area haven’t even seen and in doing that you get the chance to show the beauty of Union County, which is a very rural community. Having said that, every year that our patrons have been coming down to the races, they see more and more growth occurring. So one side of it makes me wonder if we are really doing a great thing here. We’re showcasing the beauty of the rural community and it’s becoming less rural. Growth is going to happen, and we feel like we’re doing our part by putting this land into conservation easement. It’s never going to be developed. Certainly people are spending money to come here, not only with us but wherever it is they shop, whether it’s food or hats or ice, drinks, etc. People usually use this (see Queens Cup on page 5)

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event to bring out their best clothing, which means they will probably go out and buy it, too. What are some events, other than horse racing, that people may not know about? We always have the Jack Russell Terrier races. There are also pony rides for the kids, a hat contest, a tailgate contest and a jockey course walk. The two big changes this year is that

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we’re bringing back timber racing after a two-year hiatus. People liked it because it’s a three-mile race, a very deliberate jumping race and there are occasional spills. It’s pretty exciting to watch. The other change this year is having Liquid Pleasure be our band. They’ll play for two hours nonstop (after the races) and that’s free for anyone who came to the race and bought a ticket. Liquid Pleasure is a big band in the Carolinas. Normally, we use King Daddy, and we’ve had a great long relationship with them, but we figured for our 20th let’s bring in a bigger name.

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News Briefs Weddington rescinds resolution to give firetaxing authority to county, looks to break contract with PVFD

WEDDINGTON – At its Monday, April 13 meeting, the Weddington Town CounEducation Editor Art Director cil voted to reverse a February decision to Courtney Schultz Maria Hernandez hand fire-taxing authority back to Union News Writers A&E Editor County. The resolution states the county will continue to provide fire service to its Hannah Chronis Dee Grano residents through a municipal fire district Crystal O‘Gorman Faith Columnist Sports Writer Rev. Tony Marciano created in 2012. Mayor Bill Deter then called for a Ben Doster motion to direct the town attorney to work on a resolution to terminate the ADVERTISING town’s current contract for fire service Charlotte Conway with Providence Volunteer Fire DepartAdrian Garson ment (PVFD) and to negotiate a new DISTRIBUTION contract with Wesley Chapel Volunteer Manager Fire Department (WCVFD) that would Mike Kochy give them control of the fire district The motion passed 3 to 2, with counPUBLISHER cilmembers Pamela Hadley and Don Associate Publisher Titherington in opposition. Randi Trojan Deter said PVFD can’t sustain fundFounder ing under the current contract and that Alain Lillie giving control of the district to WCVFD could save the town about $233,000 Advertising: adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com annually. Breaking the current 10-year contract with PVFD would cost the town $750,000. Union County Weekly is published by the Carolina On Tuesday, April 14, Hadley held a Weekly Newspaper Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly meeting at the PVFD Hemby Road staprohibited. tion in which she encouraged residents to speak out against the move. In an email to fellow councilmembers, Hadley called the motion “embarrassing, pathetic and unbelievable.�

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Waxhaw animal shelter a finalist in fundraiser contest

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Local Salsarita’s raises thousands for Turning Point

MONROE – On March 31, for the third year in a row, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina in Monroe donated an entire day of sales to Turning Point, a Union County nonprofit benefitting victims of domestic violence. The store raised $2,100 through sales during the third annual “Donation Day.� A $900 personal donation from Salsarita’s Chief Executive Officer Phil

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Friedman put the total at $3,000 for the day. “The Monroe Salsarita’s is very involved in our community and the Turning Point charity provides a pivotal service to the women and children that suffer from domestic violence in our area,� said Casey Holzman, owner of the Monroe Salsarita’s, in a news release. “Our customers support this event every year and we are so grateful to them for making the event such a success year after year.� The total raised over three years now amounts to more than $10,000 during Donation Days. “The Donation Day event contributions have helped Turning Point continue to offer safe shelter and services to all women and children who reach out to us,� stated Ingrid Boivin, fund development officer for Turning Point. Before the event, Boivin said the first two Donation Days alone had helped Turning Point serve 750 victims, provide group counseling to 561 children and help keep 88 percent of those survivors violence-free. Turning Point is the only shelter in Union County for women and children facing domestic violence.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between April 9 and 15, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Indian Trail • Alante Hawthorne, 3300 block of Wesley Chapel Stouts Road: Assault and battery. April 9 • Cathy Blankenship, 200 block of Gribble Road: Misdemeanor larceny. April 10 • Frank Rohrback, 2200 block of Highway 218 West: Failure to appear. April 10 • Dakota Adkins, 100 block of Allison Drive: Failure to appear. April 12 • Anthony Little, 2100 block of Wright Road: Assault inflicting injury. April 12 • Brittany McWhorter, 2100 block of Younts Road: Failure to appear. April 14 • Teresa Lee, 5900 block of Blackvine Drive: Simple assault. April 14 • Luther Weathers, 1000 block of Dataw Lane: Resisting, delaying, obstructing an officer. April 15

• Ryan Helder, 1600 block of Crane Road: Assault on a female. April 9 • Sameer Abdulrahman, 8100 block of Lynwood Square: Order for criminal arrest. April 11 • Sandra Baresich, 1900 block of Beckwith Lane: Indecent exposure. April 11 • Benjamin Short, 5600 block of Verrazano Drive: Driving while impaired. April 13

Weddington • Cheryl Taylor, 8600 block of Potters Road: Driving while impaired. April 11 • Keith Coleman, 7100 block of Stirrup Court: Failure to appear. April 12

The following crimes were committed in western Union County between April 9 and 15, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Indian Trail

Home/Business Break-ins • Spangler Restoration, 4002 Matthews-Indian Trail Road: $4,500 worth of power tools and $3,500 vehicle stolen from business during break-in. April 14

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Stallings • Keith Stevens, 2800 block of Old Monroe Road: Misdemeanor larceny. April 9 • Bie Tha, 5600 block of Stevens Mill Road: Driving while impaired. April 11 • Alexis Ramirez, 13000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. April 12

Waxhaw • Cassie Huynh, 1600 block of Ridgehaven Road: Assault and battery. April 9

• 100 block of Williams Rescue Lane: $350 handgun stolen from vehicle during break-in. April 12

Property Theft • 200 block of Aylesbury Lane: Gas can with $10 worth of gas inside stolen. April 9 • Walgreens, 13720 E. Independence Blvd.: Haircut kit and socks, worth $48 total, stolen from business. April 9 • 8600 block of Mill Grove Road: $15 license

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Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 2000 block of Corrona Lane: $250 in damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. April 10 • 1000 block of Banaba Court: $5,000 in damage to tractor in vandalism incident. April 10

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 4100 block of New Castle Lane: Obtaining property by false pretenses. April 14 • 3000 block of Rosewater Lane: Identity theft. April 14

Miscellaneous • 200 block of Kennerly Drive: Cruelty to animals. April 13 • 4500 block of Blanchard Circle: Cruelty to animals. April 13

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Vandalism/Hit-and-runs • 3800 block of York Ally: $300 in damage to bedroom door during dispute. April 13

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• 5400 block of Harkey Road: $350 chainsaw stolen from home during break-in. April 11

Property Theft • 6900 block of Birdsong Lane: Larceny of dog. April 11 • 7600 block of Old Waxhaw Monroe Road: Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. April 12

Vandalism/Hit-and-runs • 1300 block of Crane Road: $250 in damage to metal fence in vandalism incident. April 11 • 500 block of Amersham Lane: $500 in damage to tree in vandalism incident. April 14

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 8500 block of Riverwood Court: Identity theft. April 9 • 8800 block of Gracefield Drive: Identity theft. April 13 • 200 block of Belvedere Lane: Identity theft. April 13 • 800 block of Five Leaf Lane: Identity theft. April 13 • 8800 block of Briarstone Lane: Identity theft. April 13

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Home/Business Break-ins

• 1900 block of Grigg Lane: $1,840 worth of rugs and kitchenware stolen from home during break-in. April 13

Financial Crimes/Fraud

• 5100 block of Goldmine Road: Computer hardware and tobacco products, worth $11 total, stolen from home during break-in. April 9

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• 100 block of Turkey Hunt Court: Identity theft. April 9

• 6800 block of Wesley Glen Road: Identity theft. April 14

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Restaurant Scores The following restaurants were inspected between April 8 and 14, according to the Union County Health Department.

Lowest Score: • Tortilleria Los Paisanos, 1404B Skyway Drive, 28110 - 90

Violations include: No certified food safety manager on duty; paper towels not at all sinks; raw pork stored above unopened cheese in walk-in cooler; frozen pork uncovered in freezer; saw machine with raw meat debris that had not been cleaned in over four hours; foods held at improper temperatures; salsa without date marks; chemicals not stored away from foods; numerous flies present in kitchen and in back-room area of kitchen; single-service trays and cups on top of customer display cases; and tortilla mixer not approved for use in restaurant.

28079 No restaurants inspected this week.

28110 • Logan’s Roadhouse, 2336 W. Roosevelt Blvd. - 92.5 • Pizza Hut, 2111 W. Roosevelt Blvd. 97.5 • Starbucks, 2937 Monroe Way - 97 • Tortilleria Los Paisanos, 1404B Skyway Drive - 90

28112 • Jack in the Box, 1600 E. Roosevelt Blvd. - 96 About the grades Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90 percent, B for 80 to 89 percent and C for 70 to 79 percent. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70.

All Scores: 28173

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by residents of Marvin and Waxhaw. The money raised goes towards food and pet supplies, as well as medications and medical treatment. Theresa Harmon Ronayne, a Marvin resident, said the event could be characterized as a “laid back, fun event.” “People bring their pets, mingle, have wine and play with the pets waiting for adoption,” she said. She also said the event is kid-friendly, so the whole family is welcome. South Charlotte resident Denise Lorraine Davis has adopted two dogs, Olive and Master Odin, at the last two Whiskers and Wine events. “I think they are the best group around and they really take the hassle out of adopting. I tried others and was really annoyed about the difficulties,” Davis said. Ronayne founded Animals First Rescue of the Carolinas along with her “adoption sisters” Susan Fludgate and Laura Minsk. Ronayne said their group stands out because not only do they rescue from high-kill shelters, such as the York County Animal Shelter, but they also take in strays and dogs surrendered by their owners. Ronayne is currently fostering a 3-year-old German Shepherd/Beagle mix

named Sammy, who was surrendered by a family that couldn’t keep her after a divorce. “We don’t turn away animals. If someone needs our help finding a home for an animal, we do everything we can to make that happen,” she said. Animals First Rescue also allows potential pet owners to have a “trial run” with adopted cats and dogs. “We want to make sure it’s a good fit for the family and the animal; if it doesn’t work out, we will gladly take the pet back and refund the (adoption fees),” she said. “Our goal is to find the best forever home for our animals.” Animals First Rescue is always looking for volunteers and foster families. Ronayne said they have 10 foster families and more are needed, so they can take in more animals. Last year, Animals First Rescue adopted out over 200 cats and 30 dogs. “We couldn’t do it without our foster families and volunteers,” said Ronayne. “We are grateful for the support and amazed by what their support has allowed us to do so far.” Cru Wine Shop is located in the Toringdon Shopping Center in Ballantyne, 12206 Copper Way No. 124. Visit www.animalsfirstrescue.com for more information about the organization and to see photos of pets available for adoption.

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Union County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis and Chief Finance Officer Dan Karpinski outlined the 2015-16 superintendent’s proposed budget during the Union County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 14. The superintendent’s proposed budget increases from the 2014-15 county appropriation of more than $87 million to more than $95.3 million in 2015-16; however, this amount doesn’t include the $20 million dollar proposed budget for capital outlay projects the UCPS BOE and Union County Board of Commissioners joint working group is currently discussing. The more than $8.2 million increase is attributed to increased utility costs, fiscal impact costs of students attending charter schools and state virtual charter schools, the governor’s proposed teacher pay increase, increased cost of state benefits, health insurance, and general liability insurance, salary increases for assistant principals, cost of living increase for noncertified employees, driver’s education training funds and salary supplements for teachers, principals, assistant principals and UCPS employees. UCPS will at least receive last year’s appropriations plus the projected growth in student enrollment based on Average Daily Membership (ADM) and projected inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to N.C. Senate Bill 355. Ellis and Karpinski confirmed 1.36 percent increase in the ADM – which equals an increase of 562 UCPS students – and 1.6 percent increase in the CPI increases the budget to $2.5 million above last year’s appropriations. Beyond the estimated $2.5 million dollars, Ellis believed the top budget needs are driver’s education training funds and the sum of monetary loss on critical funding from a back deficit of $4.9 million lost in the recent North Carolina Court of Appeals verdict. Driver’s education has been historically funded by the state; however, local governments are now responsible for footing the bill after state legislature cut it from the North Carolina’s general funds and transportation budget last summer, effective the 2015-16 school year. “Drivers Education costs $990,000 a year, and parents paid $55 (this year), up until next year it increases to $65 … We are still threequarters of a million (dollars) in deficit,” Ellis said during the meeting. She is working with lawmakers to come up with online instruction and coursework to cut back on costs, but said that type of instruction doesn’t work well for every student driver. Ellis warned covering this cost was crucial, so more jobs aren’t lost from budget adjustments. “$500,000 equals 10 teaching positions. The high schools will get dinged for drivers education, not the elementary and middle schools,” she said. Since the court appeals concluded the

BOE would not receive the $4.9 million award from the county in 2009, the board was forced to rearrange budget needs for the last five years. The sum of all line items, except driver’s education training and $2.5 million inflation fund, equals just over $5 million dollars. The 2009 deficit created a domino effect in their budget, said UCPS Chief Communication Officer Tahira Stalberte,. As Ellis likens it to “rearranging the dishes,” some needs were prioritized over the last five years and created a strain on current needs, such as the $327,670 needed for custodial supplies, maintenance and repairs and supplemental incomes for principals, assistant principals and teachers that were outlined in the proposed budget. Ellis said she continues to address the district’s need for higher teacher supplements, as proposed at more than $3.5 million dollars in the budget, to retain teachers in the county. Karpinski said UCPS is in direct competition with South Carolina’s Kershaw, York, Chester and Lancaster counties with higher salaries and teacher supplemental income based at 10.83 to 14 percent of the base pay, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ teacher supplement percentages goes from 14.99 to 17.5 percent. Karpinski said the requested $3.5 million brings UCPS teacher supplements closer to, but still less than the lowest payout, at 9 percent. The current teacher supplement in the district averages at 7 percent. The lack of funding for teacher supplements has caused a large teacher turnover, Ellis said. “We are losing teachers after a couple of years. … We lost 80 to 90 teachers last year, because they had to go (out of the district) make more money,” she added. BOE member Kevin Stewart, who represents District 2, asked how the cost associated with training new teachers stands in comparison to the cost of teacher supplements. Ellis said no quantifiable evidence had been gathered, but new teacher training was happening regularly. Stewart and Ellis agreed teacher supplements would stop the demand for training funds and protect experienced teacher salary pay allocated with state funds. BOE member Gary Sides voiced concerns about funding beyond the $2.5 million increase guaranteed by N.C. Senate Bill 355. BOE Chairman John Collins, Ellis, Karpinski and Stewart agreed the budget needs must be addressed to the county commissioners with evidence that deeply expresses funding needs. “If you don’t ask, we don’t get it. We have to express the needs,” Karpinski told the board. The superintendent’s proposed budget has been in the works since November 2014. This budget will now go before the board finance committee and joint working group before being approved by the BOE. The county has until July 1 to approve the budget.

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Cuthbertson ‘saves’ domestic violence victims through school-wide chapter by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW – Students in Cuthbertson High School’s Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) chapter took a stand against domestic violence in Union County in 2014 and have earned the nonprofit’s coveted “Chapter of the Year” award. The National Association of SAVE is a nonprofit dedicated to decreasing the potential for violence in schools and communities. It began in 1989 at West Charlotte High School as a result of a student shooting and has grown to approximately 2,100 chapters across the elementary, middle, high school and collegiate levels. “It’s about how students can make a difference,” SAVE Executive Director Carleen Wray said. Wray said over the years the organization has found that youth want to be a part of the solution youth violence. Many schools will see the difference in “school climate,” Wray added, because all students can be included in the school’s efforts to alleviate violence and increase safety regardless of the students’ ethnic groups or socioeconomic backgrounds. Leah Ross, Cuthbertson’s SAVE adviser, said that’s what makes the school’s group special – it reaches all students and encompasses students of all achievement levels.

“It’s a comfortable place that all students can come to work toward something positive,” said Mitchell Wesoly, senior and chapter president. Ross has served as the chapter’s adviser since its inception at the end of 2010. Former student Jessica Weber felt inspired to start a chapter after hearing from a rape victim advocate who worked for United Family Services. “(Weber) said she hadn’t experienced (domestic violence) herself, but felt that no one deserves to go through that,” Ross said. What began with about nine of Weber’s friends has grown to nearly 100 students – about one of every 14 students at Cuthbertson. Ross has been proud to serve as the adviser and see the students’ passion for the causes they represent. Cuthbertson’s SAVE chapter is mostly student-run, with Ross overseeing their efforts. “I think one of the most appealing things about SAVE to the school is it kind of encompasses a lot of different ideas (such as) anti-violence, bullying and covers different things, so every student can relate to different aspects of it,” Karsen McGee, senior and chapter secretary, said. Karsen said the group works with Turning Point, a domestic violence shelter in Union County, because the work extends to the community beyond the school. Cuthbertson’s SAVE chapter has worked

with Turning Point since its inception. This year, the SAVE chapter sponsored the Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter Fashion Show with White Hose Black Market and the Waxhaw Police Department. The event took place at Cuthbertson High School, where SAVE chapter members worked behind the scenes and modeled. The group also participated in various other events that led to them earning the chapter of year distinction, including raising money for a local homeless shelter, hosting blood drives, running International Peace Day activities, holding a supply drive for a SAVE chapter in Sierra Leone, collecting toys for area children, hosting an anti-bullying week and more. “I don’t want to say (I was) shocked (that they won the award) because I think we deserved it as a chapter, but it was a proud moment,” said Mitchell. Ross said the group members knew they worked hard to earn the award, but knew of other chapters that worked just as hard, such as the chapter in Sierra Leone that plans to extend SAVE chapters to all public schools in the country, all in the midst of an Ebola outbreak. “With all the things that other chapters are doing, the fact that they thought we were special enough and we stood out enough was really an honor to all of us,” Ross said.

Cuthbertson’s SAVE chapter has not missed a beat to bask in the glory as they plan to host Safe Driving Awareness Week at the school, May 11 to 15, which will include a mock car crash and safe driving presentations. Twenty-eight SAVE members will also wear black shirts and remain silent for a day to represent the 28 people in the United States who die each day from drunk driving. “It’s this really visible idea that it could be anyone of us at any time (who die as a result of drunk driving),” Ross said. “We need to make sure are voices are heard in making the right choices.” Some adolescents from today’s generations might feel they can’t make a difference because of a lack of resources or their age, but SAVE members feel they can anyone can make a difference. “Anyone can make a difference if they’re willing to take the risk of maybe not succeeding to the full extent, but as long as you’re willing to try, something good is going to come out of it,” Karsen said. Mitchell said it only takes one person to make a difference and he feels the person who made a difference for Cuthbertson is Ross, who served as the catalyst for the group. “Once we get the big idea, we can all make our contributions through smaller ideas and then it works out,” he said.

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Sun Valley Middle honored at NCTC INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley Middle School took home multiple honors at the North Carolina Theatre Competition (NCTC) Middle School Festival on March 21 at Blumenthal Performing Arts’ Spirit Square. Sun Valley’s “Girl Court” earned an excellence in character physicality award and “Monster Problems” won an excellence in creative costume elements award. Individual student awards included Sydney Wheeler and Alex Albrecht each earning excellence in acting awards in “Monster Problems.” NCTC holds the festival at two regional sites across the state with more than 300 students from 14 schools performing 17 plays this year. The festival seeks to strengthen art education and challenge students to do their best work, according to a news release. Contact Angie Hays, executive director, at 336-369-1984 or visit www.nctc.org for more information. Classroom Central delivers to Union County MONROE – Nonprofit Classroom Central’s Mobile Free Store distributed supply boxes at Monroe High School on Wednesday, April 15, to give away school supplies to eligible teachers affiliated with the organization. The nonprofit, which equips students living in poverty to learn effectively by collecting and distributing free school supplies, delivered about $17,000 of free school supplies to about 150 Union educators. Supplies included: pencil packs, copy paper, one-subject notebooks, markers, notepad and Thirty One bags, among other items. Find more information about Classroom Central at www.classroomcentral.org. Sun Valley sophomore nominated to attend honor program INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley High School sophomore Taylor Christensen of Indian Trail was nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, an honors-only program for high schoolers who want to pursue a career in the medical field, in Boston from June 24 to 26. “The purpose of (the) event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the county who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide the path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal,” read a news release. Dr. Connie Mariano, the medical director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, nominated Taylor to represent Sun Valley based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve the medical field, according to the release. Program attendees will listen to professional talk about leading medical research; learn advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; hear from “living medical miracles”; and learn about advances in the medical field. Visit www.futuredocs.com or call 617-3077425 for more information. www.unioncountyweekly.com

Area high schooler earns national achievement scholarship The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 800 outstanding African American high school seniors, who have won achievement scholarship awards through the National Achievement Scholarship Program. About 150,000 students entered the 2015 National Achievement Scholarship Program by requesting consideration in the competition when they took the 2013 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test as high school juniors, according to a news release. In September 2014, approximately 1,600 of the highest scorers were named semifinalists on a regional representation basis. Semifinalists met final requirements to acquire finalist status and ultimately earn an award. Marvin Ridge High School’s Walter Lysandas Bonar earned the National Achievement $2,500 Scholarship. Running to support education MONROE – The Union County Education Foundation will host its annual 5K run/ walk on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. in historic downtown Monroe. The foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to raising and providing funding for public education in Union County. The 5K course will start and finish at the Downtown Plaza in front of the Union County Government Center. The course takes runners down Main Street, past Sunset Park and through downtown Monroe, passing the courthouse on the way to the finish line. Registration costs $30 and can be completed at www.queencitytiming.com/search/ event.aspx?id=31400. Marvin Ridge students earn science, engineering awards WAXHAW – Four Marvin Ridge High School students received top marks at the regional Intel Science and Engineering Fair at University of North Carolina in Charlotte. More than 200 elementary, middle and high school students attended the fair in hopes of competing at the state and national levels, according to a news release. The four students took first- and second-place awards, advancing them to the state final. Ben Sagmore conducted research on using rigid origami to create mobile disaster shelters, which earned him a second place in the engineering and technology category and advancement to the state finals. Prakash Mishra and Rahi Patel conducted research on the development of a new material to allow solar cells to work in the rain or as solar roadways. The research earned both students a commendation from the American Chemical Society and a first place in the engineering and technology category, which allows the students to advance to the state competition. Aniket Palkar teamed up with an Ardrey Kell High School student and advanced to the International Intel Science and Engineering Fair for an all-expenses-paid trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in May for his work with a protein for vaccinations against potential bioterror attacks, according to the release.

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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’ fourth grading period.

Weddington High School Taylor Denise Alexander, Parker Russ Ballner, Dominique Louise Bellardini, Aileen C Benedict, Connor David Brown, David Maxwell Burns, Stephanie Taylor Camhi, Charles Dylan Clancy, Krista M Collins, Reid Benton Cooper, Nicole Erin Cronin, Brandon Keeley Dalla Rosa, Ryan Gregory Darland, Om Vinayak Dave, Nathaniel Russell Dracon, Dominique Joce Flowers, Emma Paige Gallagher, Tyler Lee Gwinn, Collin Grant Hague, Lucy Elisabeth Hansen, Jordan Alexander Hasenfus, Taylor Alice Hazan, Maggie Miller Helms, Carlee Rachell Hickman, Madison Leigh Hinson, Ryan Terry Hobbs, Taylor Nicole Huffman, Hayleigh Elaine Johnson, Mallorie Kaye Joseph, Louis Anthony Jugenheimer, Alexis Marie Keating, Claire Marguerite Kern, Connor Shaughnessy King, Brooke Marie Kingsland, Aashna Kumar, Allison Marie Lausch, Matthew James McCulla, Nicholas Paul McLeod, Timothy Charles Meade, Lee-Ann Mai Nguyen, Cassidy Ashton Onley, Udeh Awam Onwuka, Caitlin Diana Palmer, Madeline Eve Pizii, Holly Lucille Quillin, Lydia Nicole Reader, Jordan Nicole Reilly, Maxwell Cordray Robbins, Christina Brooks Sibley, Madison Hayley Simpson, Taylor Ashley Smith, Michael Scott Sullivan, Heidi Renee Swope, Palina Vladimirovna Taran,

Sarah Autumn Taylor, Kevin Mckee Thompson, Savannah Reese Totten, Christopher Valentino Trevisan, Cameron Adair Turner, Morgan Brianne Vaca, Sahil Paresh Vasa, David Michael Waddell, Noelle Marie Warner, Zackary Bryan Watts, Raeleigh Evangeline Wetherbee, Elizabeth Brooke Batianis, Joseph Shepherd Bensch, Joseph Colton Butcher, Mackenzie Lynn Clouse, Maria Camila Correa, Autumn Noel Cravens, Tyler Anthony Glass, Garrison Cole Hash, Alana Damara Haynes, Alexander Clifford Hazan, Suvrat Jhamb, Alexander Michael Jones, Patricia Denise Kanos, Collin Matthew Love, Reese Carriker McGee, Bennett Ness Miraglia, Lance Christopher Moore, Shamsuddin Sharifuddin Munshi, Peter Zachary Nelson, Erin Nicole O’Brien, Lara Elizabeth O’Brien, Kishan V Patel, James Michael Proctor, Emily Marie Robinson, Krysta Rogden, Taylor Rose Schuster, Tiffany Dawn Shreves, Bethany Jo Simmons, Lauren Nicole Sims, Cameron Jacob Smetak, Jacob Parker Smith, Kelsey Maree Stanton, Katherine Hannah Steele, Megan Maureen Tabor, Andrew Thomas Wilson, Ryan Chris Albers, Brendan A Assencao, Gabrielle Frances Barajas, Asia Cierra Battle, Alexandria Mary Benedict, Thomas Aaron Bennett, Harrison William Bowers, Kristen Renee Brown, Hannah Raine Burnette, Tiffany Amber Butcher, Kenneth Paul Canup, Madison Jane Carmichael, Lillian Elizabeth Chambers, Gabrielle Marie Cormier, Caroline Arden Cox, Matthew Thomas Cronin, Zachary David Darland, Christopher Clayton Davis, Emily Marie Decker, Grace Elizabeth Decker, Cynthia Rachel Delgado, Cole WestonTora Dill-DeSa, Jessica E Dohman, Jake Alec Donofrio, Anastasia Alexis Douds, Elizabeth Barrette Farquhar, Harry James Fleck, Kennedy Alexis Fowler, Celeste Marie Frank, Wyatt Dale Furlong, Madison Nicole Garity, Ruby Rachel George, Carson Andrew Glatz, Molly Rose Hansen, Joshua Taylor Harry, Kayla Hechtel, Alexander Jameson Helms, Natalie Herbst, Joel Hobbs, Zachary Scott Hobbs, Lydia Hope Holley, Caroline Joan Horne, Kelly Jeanne Huben, Grant Austin Hughes, Logan Andrew Jennes, David Alexander Johnson, Sydney Erin Jones, Audrey Marie Kalaf, Georgia Elizabeth Kay, Sarea Nicole Kelly, Maccoy Kerrigan, Anantika Koki Khindaria, Emory Claire Kiser, Philecia Jo Klein, Jillian Danielle Klosek,

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The only sport I was ever good at was whitewater canoeing. No, I didn’t say whitewater rafting – whitewater canoeing. I was old school. I used aluminum canoes, not the Rev. Tony fiberglass ones Marciano they have today. There were two of us in the canoe: the bowman who supplied the power and the person in back, me, who steered the canoe. If the person in front stopped paddling in the middle of a set of rapids, the canoe would turn sideways and “swamp.” Many a stern man has had to holler at the bowman to “keep paddling,” or we are both going swimming. That isn’t my story.

In May, the Delaware River runs high and fast due to the melting of winter snow. It was a great time to go whitewater rafting. My story takes place in August. All the winter snow is gone. The river is running low. There is just enough water to float your canoe down the river. It’s not exciting; it’s boring. That’s when I got into trouble. My cousin was in the front and I was in the back. I saw one small wave of water. Would this be our only “fun” ride that day? While everyone traveled down the right side of the river, I went left. What looked like a wall of water was really a big rock. The rock caught the right side of our canoe. We tried to push off from the rock, but instead we tilted the canoe until the side of it was below the water. The water was moving fast enough that it wrapped the canoe around the rock. It wasn’t a pretty sight. It all happened because the river was running low and there were no rapids to ride. Had I let go of my expectations and just enjoyed the day with friends and family, the outcome would have been different. We hold onto things that pull us down

I’ve got a Taylor Swift song ‘Frozen’ in my head instead of lifting us up. Last year, Taylor Swift came out with a song called “Shake it Off.” Let it go. Move beyond that resentment. This past Christmas, the biggest toy was from the movie “Frozen.” The woman who wrote the song “Let it Go” had to apologize because every kid was singing the song. Maybe she shouldn’t apologize. Kids let go of things, while adults hold onto grudges and resentments. We are better at being right than being happy. We will sacrifice relationships to prove our point. In the process, we lose valuable time with those we love. When we don’t “let it go,” it’s similar to another occurrence of canoeing – getting stuck in an “eddy.” On the river, there will be rocks that stick out of the water. The water falling behind the rock creates a circle. If you ever get into one, it becomes difficult to get out of it. The water doesn’t go anywhere else; it swirls in a circle behind the rock. If that happens, you’re stuck and you can’t travel down river. How do we “let it go?” I like these words

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from Mother Teresa: “People are often unreasonable and selfcentered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” 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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First Baptist of Weddington decorated cross on Easter WEDDINGTON – On Easter morning, April 5, First Baptist Church of Weddington placed a wire cross on their lawn and encouraged churchgoers to bring cut flowers to place in the wire. The church said it symbolized the beauty in the promise of Christ’s resurrection, according to the church’s Facebook page. Spirit of Joy Lutheran invites public to experience “Secret Church� WEDDINGTON – Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host a simulcast led by David Platt, pastor and author of “Radical,� a book about faith and American politics, on April 24, a Friday, at 7 p.m. The event, known as “Secret Church,� will give participants an opportunity to experience what its like to be a Christian in dangerous countries, where worship, Bible study and prayer are done in secrecy, according to a press release. This year’s theme is “Christ, Culture and a Call to Action.� Interested participants are asked to register in advance at www.sojsecretchurch2015.eventbrite.com. Spirit of Joy Lutheran is located at 8600 Potter Road. Corinth Baptist holds weekly Bible study and prayer meeting MONROE – Corinth Baptist Church holds a weekly Bible study and prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The group is currently studying the Book of Exodus, according to the church’s website. This weekly meeting is open to the public. Visit www.corinthbaptistmonroe.org/ or call 704-289-2102 for more information. Corinth Baptist Church is located at 3805 Corinth Church Road. Women at Ebenezer Baptist will enjoy sea and scripture INDIAN TRAIL – Women at Ebenezer Baptist Church are invited to a Ladies Spring Retreat at Surfside Beach in South Carolina from Friday through Sunday, April 17 through 19. The trip costs $75. Call 704-289-2632 for more information. Ebenezer Baptist is located at 1417 Unionville Indian Trail Road W. Emmanuel Baptist to host revival MONROE – Emmanuel Baptist Church will host a revival lead by Dr. Jeremy and Niki Mays of Healing Water Ministries called “Touching Nations: Changing Lives.� The series of events will take place Sunday through Wednesday, April 19 through 22 at the church. Call the church at 704-289-5654 for more information. Visit www.healingwatersmin.com/ to learn more about Healing Waters Ministries. Emmanuel Baptist is located at 3816 Morgan Mill Road. www.unioncountyweekly.com

First Baptist Church of Weddington church members dress a wire cross with flowers for Easter. Photo courtesy of First Baptist Church of Weddington

Faith UMC to host blood drive INDIAN TRAIL – Faith United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive through Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. CBCC’s blood mobile will be at the church on April 26, a Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CBCC serves 10 hospitals that serve residents in 11 North Carolina and South Carolina counties, according to their website. Faith United Methodist Church is located at 3708 Faith Church Road. Marriage enrichment seminar at Hermon Baptist WAXHAW – Hermon Baptist Church will host “Partners in Paradise,� a marriage enrichment seminar, Friday through Sunday, April 17 through 19. The seminar is for all couples – engaged, strong marriages and troubled marriages – as well as open to the public. It is based on scripture and includes a mix of “fun, humor and practical instruction,� according to the church’s website. The seminar is taught using the Bible and a Family Fortress Ministries workbook. Visit or request information at www.her monbaptist.org/grow/marriage-enrichment. Hermon Baptist Church is located at 9713 Lancaster Hwy. Yard sale will raise money for Young Life camping trip MONROE – Union County Young Life will hold a yard sale at First Presbyterian Church Monroe on Friday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The yard sale will raise money for kids who want to attend Young Life summer camp at Castaway Club in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Items for sale will include children’s and adults clothing, books, games, electronics, sports equipment, furniture and household items. Young Life is a nondenominational Christian ministry that focuses on high school students. Young Life has clubs at Marvin Ridge, Weddington, Cuthbertson and Porter Ridge high schools and Union Academy. Contact Union County Young Life at 704774-5976 for more information. First Presbyterian Church Monroe is located at 302 E. Windsor St. Please send faith notes and news to Crystal O’Gorman at crystal@ carolinaweeklynewspapers.com.

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ADVENTURE SEEKERS L.I.T. (LEADER IN TRAINING) Rising 10th-12th Graders

Editor’s Note: A summer camp listing for South Piedmont Community College was included in the March 5 – 11 issue Summer Camp Guide. Locations, dates and times have changed for some camps, and other camps have been added since then. For an updated listing, visit www.spcc.edu/ summercamps/2136-summer-camps-home. html.

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A number of summer camp programs are offered both on the greenway and the greenway’s recreation complex, both just less than seven miles from the Union County line. Visit www.ascgreenway.org/camps for listings of available dates, to register for camps or get more information.

ADVENTURE SEEKERS Ages 7-14 Kayaking, fishing, hiking and geocaching are some of the adventures campers will “seek” out on the greenway. Campers will also learn basic survival skills. Activities may vary between age groups to ensure age appropriate experiences, but all campers will experience a wide range of outdoor activities. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday with early-drop off between 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. and late pick-up from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for no additional charge. Adventure Seekers is accredited through the

This program serves as an excellent transition from camper to counselor for Adventure Seekers Camp and is a meaningful way to spend the summer. LIT participants will assist counselors in leading groups of campers and also have the opportunity to participate in many camp activities. LITs must be responsible and possess leadership abilities. LITs also form lasting friendships with fellow staff members that extend beyond camp. Prospective LITs must complete an application form that includes a letter of reference from someone not related to them. A letter of reference should speak to why a potential LIT would be a good for camp. An information session/interview for LITs is also part of the application process and will be scheduled in May. LITs are required to attend this session with a parent. In addition to this orientation, training is ongoing during the summer. Contact Suzanne Belanger at SuzanneBelanger@ascgreenway.org if interested in becoming a LIT.

EQUESTRIAN DAY CAMP Ages 8-14

MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP Ages 9-14

Camp activities will cover grooming, feeding and caring for horses. Campers will learn riding instruction and techniques (beginners), walking (intermediate) and English (advanced riders). Intermediate and advanced riders must have previous riding experience. Additional activities include crafts, an evening trail ride and overnight campout along with riding demonstration for family and friends. Campers need to bring a healthy lunch and drink each day. Camp meets Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Complex or greenway members: $395 Non-members: $450

Campers will learn new technical riding skills or just gain more confidence on the bike while riding trails. Mountain biking is a sport in which self-esteem is gained and adrenaline runs free. These camps are geared for boys and girls between 9 and 14 years old. Campers must already know how to ride a bike. Campers must bring their own bathing suit and towel for a bike ride to the Recreation Complex to swim and return. Campers need to bring a bag lunch each day. Complex or greenway members: $175 Non-members: $200

PHOTOGRAPHY-A SECOND LOOK AT NATURE Ages 7-11

ACHIEVE FITNESS CAMP Ages 5-14

Help is needed to document the many mysterious things going on at the greenway. Campers will learn photography basics and how to use their cameras to capture the strange happenings on the greenway. Class will end with a photography show and awards banquet. Campers will supply their own digital (point-and-shoot) cameras. Complex or greenway members: $134 Non-members: $144

This camp specializes in youth fitness training for kids of all ages. Whether a camper is a competitive athlete or simply interested in becoming more active, Achieve Fitness has a program for them. Instructor Marcell Allmond played three years in the NFL for the Ravens and Jaguars. He was a part of the 2004 National Championship football team at the University of Southern California. Complex members: $100 Non-members: $110

CLOSE TO NATURE Ages 6-8

PHOTOGRAPHY-READY, SET, ACTION! Ages 7-11

ART CAMP: FORENSIC ART Ages 9-11 & 12-15

Close to Nature, conducted on the Anne Springs Close Greenway, is an exciting place for campers to learn about nature and the great outdoors. Campers will be instructed and participate in kayaking, camping skills, nature crafts, campfire, archery, hiking and more. Children are to bring their own lunch and water bottle daily. Water will be available each day. Camp limited to 18 campers per week. Complex or greenway members: $135 Non-members: $145

In this camp, campers will learn to shoot photos of things on the move on the greenway. This might be a horse, a deer, a bird, a fish or any of the other hundreds of animals living or playing on the greenway. It might be a cyclist or a sports participant. Campers will learn the fundamentals of shooting action shots with a still camera. Campers must supply their own digital (point & shoot) cameras. Complex or greenway members: $134 Non-members: $144

Campers will learn life-long lessons as they combine history, forensic science, anatomy and deductive reasoning skills to become a detective and solve the mystery as they create a historical figure on a realistic looking plastic skull. Campers will not know who they are creating and must use the skills learned in this camp to create the correct historical figure. Students will be able to take their creations home. Registration closes Monday, June 8. Instructor: Gina Bruce Complex members: $235 Non-members: $245

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ART CAMP: PAINTING Ages 9-12 & 12-15 Learn to paint from observation, imagination and photographs. Watercolor techniques, acrylic and multimedia will be taught. All materials will be supplied. Complex members: $100 Non-members: $110

ART JOURNALING TECHNIQUES Ages 9-12 & 12-15 Students will learn the art of expression through art journaling. Students will create their own art journals as well as learn various techniques for expressing their right brain. Art journaling is therapeutic as well as educational. Students will learn painting, printmaking and upcycling techniques that will help them in classes and in life as a great way to relieve stress in a creative and positive way. All materials will be supplied. Complex members: $100 Non-members: $110

BOB DOSTER’S CLAY CAMP Ages 9 & up Bob Doster, a local artist known best for his metal work and clay creations, will host this camp. Campers will complete one clay project each day from monster and head fish to coil and thrown pottery. Some projects will be glazed and all will be fired. No special skills or materials required. Finished pieces can be picked up the following week. Complex members: $80 Non-members: $90

BOB DOSTER’S METAL WORKS Ages 9 & up Back by popular demand, Bob Doster, a local artist known best for his metal work throughout the area, will work with children to design and create their own metal sculpture. Complex members: $95 Non-members: $105

BRICKS 4 KIDZ: BRICKS 4 GIRLZ Building & Crafting Camp II Ages 6-12 Girls are welcome to learn, build and play for a week of crafting and creating with LEGO bricks, gears, motors and more. Campers will learn about a variety of girl-themed subjects (such as gymnasts, dancers and more) as they go hands-on using Bricks 4 Kidz custom project kits to build unique, moving and motorized creations. There will be lots of take-home projects. Campers can bring a light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom minifigure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex member: $190 Non-members: $200

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BRICKS 4 KIDZ: City Creations! Ages 6-12 Campers will explore life in the city as they learn about and build Bricks 4 Kidz custom moving and motorized creations common to everyday life in the city. Builders will use their imaginations, creativity and building skills to design and create their own moving and motorized city-themed models based on their own ideas. By the end of the week, builders will have learned about and created, together, an entire city. Campers can bring a light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom minifigure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex members: $180 Non-members: $190

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BRICKS 4 KIDZ: Motor Mania Amusement Park II Ages 6-12 Now with new Bricks 4 Kidz motorized models as well as a LEGO train with even more track, builders will learn about laws of motion as they make things spin, roll, turn and rock using custom, motorized models from Bricks 4 Kidz. Taking what they have learned, they will design their own thrill rides. By the end of the week, builders will have created, together, an entire amusement park. Motorized models enhance the action and the fun in building these awesome carnival attractions. Each day includes carnival-themed games, prizes, group challenges, model-building, crafting and more. Campers should bring light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom mini figure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex Members: $180/Non-Members: $190

BRICKS 4 KIDZ: Catapulting Critters - Angry Birds & Bad Piggies Ages 7-12 During this fun and engaging enrichment camp, campers will learn the science behind how catapults, slingshots and other machines work. They’ll go hands-on using Bricks 4 Kidz custom project kits containing LEGO bricks, gears and pulleys to build these working machines and put them to use – going after those bad piggies. Campers will also get to build amazing Bricks 4 Kidz 3D models and mosaics using LEGO bricks. Campers can bring a light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom minifigure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex members: $180/Non-members: $190

BRICKS 4 KIDZ: Legendary Superhero Academy Ages 7-12 Campers will build Bricks 4 Kidz 3D Superhero models as well as working, motorized and moving models. Campers will work together and compete in a multitude of activities and competitions. Campers will create their own cool crafts that they can take home. Campers can bring a light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom minifigure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex members: $180 Non-members: $190

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BRICKS 4 KIDZ: Pirate’s Quest! Ages 6-10 Campers will build pirate-related creations using Bricks 4 Kidz custom project kits with gears, motors, pulleys and more. From motorized pirate ships to mechanical helms; from swinging anchors to a motorized pirate who, surprisingly, has gone fishing. Lots of cool, pirate-themed builds, creations and crafts – including awesome mosaics (from Lego bricks)and perler beads that campers can take home. Campers should bring a light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom minifigure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex members: $180 Non-members: $190

BRICKS 4 KIDZ: LEGO Remote Control Madness/Jr. Engineers Ages 8-13 Using Bricks 4 Kidz custom project kits, campers will learn about laws of motion, technology and more as they build motorized models and use wireless LEGOÂŽ remote controls to control them. As Junior Engineers, they will create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines and more. Campers will design and build their own creations using custom project kits, motors, remotes and more. Daily LEGO-based games, challenges

perform for families and friends. Complex members and/or Eddie Mabry Talent dancers: $130 Non-members: $140

BRICKS 4 KIDZ: PokemonPocket Brick Monsters! Ages 7-12

Campers will learn a variety of songs and dances as well as design and create their own costumes. They can add rhinestones, sequins, glitter and more to their creations. Campers will perform live for families and friends in a mini performance at the end of the week. Complex members and/or Eddie Mabry Talent dancers: $130 Non-members: $140

Campers will use 3D Printers, K’nex, littleBits, LEGO robotics, Makedo, Snap Circuits and more to make their own inventions. Instructors will teach them the engineering method by introducing them to a different technological theme each day and then giving them time to design and build their own ideas. With the instructors’ experience in engineering & STEM and thousands of dollars worth of materials and equipment, campers will get an experience that can’t be duplicated. Complex members: $195 Non-members: $205

DANCE CAMP TEEN/JR. INTENSIVE Ages 10-18

ENGINEER CAMP: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Ages 8-11

This is a dance intensive for dancers who wish to continue their practice over the summer. The day will be spent focusing on strengthening muscles, perfecting alignment, learning technique and exploring different styles of dance. There will be two to three classes in different subjects each day. Guest artists will be brought in to teach different genres. Eligible students must be able to execute a pirouette, Chane turns, Grand jete, Time steps, Cincinnati and attend at least two hours of dance per week. Exceptions may be made in regard to age limitations. Complex members: $160 Non-members: $170

Campers will use a new toy, littleBits, which helps kids learn about electricity and circuits by making their own electronic devices. According to the manufacturer, littleBitsŽ is the easiest ways to prototype and learn about electronics. It’s an ever-growing library of modules that snap together with magnets so campers can invent anything. While littleBitsŽ are not cheap, the camp has hundreds of them so campers can make just about anything. Campers will learn through tinkering and invention by combining these electronics with other building materials to create exciting projects. Complex members $195 Non-members: $205

Campers will capture ‘wild’ Pokemon creatures (made of Lego bricks, of course) and ‘train’ them for battle. They will use creativity and engineering skills to construct 3D Bricks 4 Kidz models of Dratini, Pikachu, Poke Balls and more. Plus, they’ll build amazing, moving Bricks 4 Kidz custom creations related to the game. Campers should bring their own Pokemon cards if they wish to trade at the end of each day. Lots of Pokemon-themed builds, challenges, mosaics and even crafts they’ll be able to take home. Custom minifigure, camp video, photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex members: $190 Non-members: $200

DANCE CAMP PRINCESS FAIRIES Ages 4-8 Each morning, dancers will explore beginning ballet and creative movement while unleashing their inner princess. They will decorate tiaras, create magic wands, don tutus and, at the end of the week, will

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(both physical and mental) and crafts will keep campers engaged and active. Campers can bring a light, nut-free snack and drink. Custom minifigure, camp video & photos, T-shirt and prizes included. Complex members: $190 Non-members: $200

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ENGINEERING FOR KIDS: THE ENGINEERING OF PIRATES Ages 4-7 Campers will construct their own pirate ship, fish for buried treasure and work together on Kelvin’s crew to create a delicious treat that’s more precious than gold. Campers will hop aboard the Green Ghost and explore the engineering of pirates. Campers receive a shirt. Registration closes July 6. Complex members: $165 Non-members: $175

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS: WRECK IT WEEK! Ages 8-14 Students in this camp will join wrecking companies for the week and will attempt to work their way up the ranks of their company from intern to president. They will compete against other wrecking companies in various engineering-related challenges such as building a bridge from balsawood and constructing safety mechanisms to protecting a raw egg from impact. Registration closes July 6. Complex members: $165 Non-members: $175

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS: THE ENGINEERING OF MEDIEVAL TIMES Ages 4-7 In this camp, students build their own castle and then work to defend it by engineering cannons and catapults. Registration closes July 13. Complex members: $165 Non-members: $175

FIT180 ATHLETICS CROSSCOUNTRY TRAINING CAMP Ages 11-18 The goal for this camp is not only to train new and returning cross-country runners for the upcoming season, but also give them the nutrition and athletic knowledge that will empower them to be a healthy athlete throughout life. Certified running coaches will help campers become better, smarter and stronger runners. Camp will consist of dynamic warm ups, key run workouts, education and training on form, nutrition, injury prevention, mental preparedness and racing strategy. Please come prepared to run, swim, learn and have fun. Complex members: $150 Non-members: $160

GOLF CAMP Ages 5-14 Hosted by Total Golf Adventures (TGA), this unique golf camp will teach the proper golf set-up, swing fundamentals and basic etiquette of the game in a fun and enjoyable environment. In addition, the “Play the Fair Way with TGA” Character Development Initiative ensures that students learn values in TGA’s program that will positively impact their lives on and off the course. Class size is limited. All equipment will be provided. On

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KALEIDOSCOPE CAMP Ages 4-6 & Ages 7-12 Campers will learn life skills and the importance of balancing play, creative thinking and how science touches their lives. Campers learn about budgets, measurements, law of inertia and simple machines. Each color distinguishes the different camps and take-homes, making it perfect for revisiting. Christine Covington, Kaleidoscope instructor, has over ten years of experience teaching science and afterschool programs. Early drop off is available at 8:30 a.m. (morning sessions only) with no extra charge. Complex members: $145 Non-members: $155

MAD SCIENCE: EARTH EXPLORATIONS Ages 4-6 This is an opportunity for inquisitive young minds to uncover the hidden stories in rocks, sand and fossils. Campers will discover the world around us, from oceans to mountains and volcanoes to earthquakes. Campers will sift for “gemstones” and uncover dinosaur bones. They will learn about the awesome forces of nature that shape the world and learn what fossils and shells tell about the creatures of the Earth. Take-home projects are created each day. Complex members: $135 Non-members: $145

MAD SCIENCE: ROARING ROCKETS Ages 7-11 This action packed week will focus solely on rockets and the physics of rocket flight. Young rocket scientists will build multiple designs and participate in daily launches. After learning the model rocket safety code, they will prepare for launches, perform the role of altitude trackers and launch rockets propelled by water and solid fuel engines. Hands-on activities will get their creative juices flowing when they test the laws of physics that keep rockets in space, build a simple telescope and a model of Saturn. Complex members: $165 Non-members: $175

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MAD SCIENCE: SECRET AGENT LAB Ages 6-11 Campers will uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. They will become super sleuths and learn clever ways of performing tasks in this hands-on view of the science that spies use. From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment, and discover the technological tools of detection! Complex members: $165 Non-members: $175 For a full list of Anne Springs Close Greenway camps, visit www.ascgreenway.org.

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Calendar 4.17.15 & 4.18.15 Friday & Saturday Campout Union County This family event wil teach families the basics of tent camping in a secure location with park staff present to assist them. Concepts wil include building a campfire 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 4.18.15 Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5K Autism Skate This event is a fundraiser to help Autism Charlotte, an Autism support group. Cost is $20 per skater. Visit xicenter.com to register online. Some participants will run in The Glow Run 5K on the same day at Gardner Webb University at 8:30 p.m. Email barnold@gardner-webb. edu for more information.

Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail

4.18.15 Saturday 11 to 11:45 a.m. Dance Class for Special Needs Children Join LANTi Music and Masterpiece Dance Studios for an afternoon of music and movement. This class is for children and teenagers, 5 to 18 years old, with disabilities. The need for a parent or caregiver depends on the specific requirements of the student. Call 704-269-8420 for more information.

Masterpiece Studios, 323 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 4.18.15 Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5K Trail Walk/Run Enjoy getting back to nature while you run or walk the Dry Creek Disc Golf Course at South Piedmont Community College. The course will take you through the trees, in the flats, over a stream or two and continues through open fields and switchbacks. With gradual inclines and grassy areas this course is readily available for all levels of participants. Dry Creek Disc Golf Course, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

4.18.15 Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Earth Day Celebration Residents are invited to Marvin Efird Park to walk the trails, enjoy the playground area or relax in the open space. The village of Marvin will offer electronics recycling pick-up.

Marvin Efird Park, 8909 New Town Road, Marvin 4.18.15 Saturday 7:00 am to noon Neighborhood Spring Garage Sale Lake Park subdivision is sponsoring a community yard sale with over 1,000 households participating. Items for sale will include household items, clothing, furniture, children’s toys and other items.

Lake Park subdivision, entrances at Lake Park and Faith Church roads, Indian Trail

4.18.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Dance Class for Preschoolers and Families LANTi Music and Masterpiece Dance Studio will bring families together for a morning of music, dance and play. Parents’ presence is required and all siblings are welcome.

Masterpiece Studios, 323 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 4.18.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safe Kids Day Kids are going to crash, slip and explore. It’s part of being a kid. Preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. Join this event to help make every kid a safe kid.

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4.20.15 Monday 11 a.m. Union West Rotary Golf Tournament The money Union West Rotary Club nets from this event goes to projects and initiatives in the local community. Visit www.rotaryclubofunionwest.org for more information.

Rolling Hills Country Club, 2722 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe 4.22.15 Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Nature Framing Attendees will add twigs and a moss nest to a picture frame. The event is for teens ranging from sixth through 12th grades. Registration is required. Call Marcy at 704-821-7475, ext. 3, for more info.

Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 4.23.15 Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Music on Main Held in downtown Monroe on the fourth Thursday of each month, this event will feature vendor booths, including local food and exhibits. The Holiday Band will play, described as beach/variety music.

Main Street, downtown Monroe 4.25.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Earth & Arbor Day Event

Union County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Services Bureau, Union County Health Department and Dr. Brent Glenn, DVM, in which rabies vaccines are offered to animals for $10. Visit www. co.union.nc.us/Portals/0/Sheriff/2015%20 Rabies%20Clinic%20Schedule%20final.pdf for a full list of clinic times and locations.

Wesley Chapel Elementary School, 110 Potter Road S., Wesley Chapel 4.25.15 Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. Carolina Thread Trail Volunteer Day Trail Master Jerry Myles will lead a volunteer workday to tidy up Waxhaw’s 12 Mile Creek Greenway. Space is limited. Visit www. carolinathreadtrail.org/cervis-volunteer-eventregistration-page/ to register.

Town Creek Park, 4240 WaxhawMarvin Road, Waxhaw 4.30.15 Thursday 10 a.m. Understanding Veteran Legal Issues Learn about the legal issues veterans face, including benefits, disability pensions and discharge upgrades. Hosted by the Veterans Legal Services Project. Call the veterans hotline at 704-808-4144 or visit www.lssp.org/ veterans-legal-services for more information.

Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail 5.1.15 Friday 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sneak Preview and Arts Auction

Stallings and Indian Trail will hold a fourth annual combined Earth & Arbor Day Event. Interactive activities throughout the day will teach attendees how to be better citizens of the Earth. Contact Dena Sabinske at 704-821-8557, ext. 227, or at dsabinske@admin. stallingsnc.org for more information.

The Waxhaw Arts Council, a nonprofit with a mission to promote and ignite passion for the western Union County arts, will hold a silent auction fundraiser during Waxhaw’s “First Friday” event, as a kickoff to a studio tour that will last through the weekend. Visit www. waxhawartscouncil.org for more information.

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Lovitt, a true competitor by Ben Doster ben@unioncountyweekly.com

Marvin Ridge tennis coach Julie van Olden had heard stories about George Lovitt’s prowess as a tennis player before he arrived on campus, but had yet to see for herself until he tried out for the team his freshman year. It didn’t take Lovitt long to make her a believer and to emerge as the main Maverick on the court. “The first tryout he easily defeated everyone and easily arose to the No. 1 spot and has been there ever since,” van Olden said. Lovitt, now a junior, has evolved into one of the area’s top players and is a force to reckon with on the court. “I’ve worked hard with my coaches,” Lovitt said. “As a team, we’ve practiced pretty hard, and we’ve all worked on things in the offseason we needed to improve on. That’s why, as a team, we’ve been successful as well. “My athleticism (has helped me); I’m definitely fast on the court. I can definitely bear down an opponent. I’m always going to make that next shot go. If someone wants to beat me they’re going to have to be out there for a while.” Last season after a highly successful run, Lovitt lost, 6-3, 6-3, to eventual N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state champion Robert Kelly of Cardinal Gibbons in the singles semifinals of the state tournament. He finished the year with an impressive 25-4 record in singles play. This year, Lovitt is off to another strong start in his 2015 campaign. He currently sits 9-1 in singles play on the season and 8-0 doubles, which bodes well for the rest of the season, considering his past success. His only loss of the season came at the hands of one of the state’s elite players

in Charlotte Country Day junior Kavir Kumar when he dropped both sets, 6-2, 6-0, on April 1, but the team won the overall match in a narrow 5-4 victory. Lovitt, who’s rated as a four-star recruit by www.tennisrecruiting.net, is very competitive, and plays with a strong will to win, giving him the inner drive to work hard and succeed. His greatest display of toughness came early last season when he fought through the pain of an injury to his left wrist. Van Olden said Lovitt has a plethora of things that make him special, but his willingness to compete through pain sticks out in her mind. “His willingness to play on the behalf of the team was a great example of his dedication to the sport and to the team,” van Olden said. She added he has a variety of strengths, but said it’s his focus and consistency that separate him from others. “He doesn’t get rattled,” van Olden said. “He’s very strategic when he plays. He’s an overall good hitter, but also has a lot of intelligence in how he’s going to formulate his strategy to beat his opponent. “He’s a very humble, likeable young man. He’s a good sport, a good player, a smart player, and deserves any wins and accolades that come his way.” Van Olden has high expectations for Lovitt. She believes he should go undefeated the rest of the regular season and can make a run at a state championship in singles. If he keeps it up, his high school career could only be the start of a long and successful tennis tenure. Lovitt said he’s receiving strong interest from the University of Minnesota, Tulane University, Amherst College and Bowdoin College to play tennis at the collegiate level.

Marvin Ridge junior George Lovitt is holding down the No. 1 seed again this season and is off to a 9-1 start. Photo courtesy of Julie von Olden

“My goal is definitely to play at the college level and as high as I can play,” Lovitt said. Lovitt is on pace for another deep run

Sports Shorts by Ben Doster ben@unioncountyweekly.com

Piedmont softball poised for successful postseason Piedmont, (11-1, 4-1 Southern Carolinas), which was off to a blazing hot start, sustained its first and only blemish of the season when it fell at home to defending N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3A state champion Sun Valley, 3-0, on April 14. The loss doesn’t diminish Piedmont’s potential for possibly being one of the top teams in Union County, though, and potentially the region and the state. “Our goal is always to win championships,” Piedmont coach Jason Phelix said. “We stalled a little bit at the end (of last season), so this year, we feel like we’re a really good team and that we’re

The Piedmont Panthers softball team has won 11 of 12 games. Photo courtesy of Jason Phelix

capable of beating anybody we play.” The Panthers, who split with the Spartans last season (3-1 loss, 12-5 win), won the conference tournament, but lost to Foard, 7-4, in the first round of the state playoffs to finish with a 17-9 (6-4 SCC) record. Phelix said he believed last year’s team was one of the more talented ball clubs, but played a bad game at the wrong time and is using that disappointment for fuel this season.

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“We’ve got a pretty experienced team,” Phelix said. “We only have two seniors, but this junior class, many of them have been starting since their freshman year. We have a really well rounded team that has played together for some time. “This team has played together, and has been really comfortable playing with each other and is doing a good job of taking care of what they’re accountable for.”

into the state playoffs, and there is no telling what he is capable of accomplishing with another year left to play in high school. Junior pitcher Cristi Pressley has been stellar on the mound for the Panthers thus far. She’s 10-1 with a 1.44 ERA. Phelix said Pressley throws a variety of pitches, and gets batters out in a bunch of different ways. Appalachian State commit and junior shortstop Tristyn Edwards has been strong with her infield defense, while Wingate commit and junior Jessica VonCannon, who plays third base, has been superb with her infield play. VonCannon has also thrived at the plate with a .389 batting average, 14 hits, eight RBIs, a double and a homerun this season. Phelix said sophomore catcher Gracie Gibson is an unsung hero for the team with her solid defense behind the plate. Sophomore Kyrah Phelix, who bats .419, and junior Lauren Rushing, who bats .429, are near the top of the order, and give the Panthers speed to run the bases. (see Sports Shorts on page 25)

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Junior Maddi Little has the hottest bat of late for Piedmont. Little is batting .405 with 15 hits, 15 RBIs, three doubles, a triple and two homeruns this season. “She’s been hitting really well,� Phelix said. “She’s very capable of doing just what she’s doing right now.� The pieces to compete for the conference championship and to make a deep run into the postseason are there for the Panthers along with a renewed focus. Phelix said he, his coaching staff and players are taking a “one game at a time� approach to this season. The abruptness and pain felt from last season’s disappointing ending drove home the realization they can’t afford to take anything for granted. “You never know when it’s going to be your last game when you get to the end of the season,� Phelix said. “Really and truly you want to win your last game of the year. You want to play in the last game of the season.� Piedmont will have an opportunity to avenge its loss to the Spartans when it visits Sun Valley on May 1, and the regular season league title or a share of it may be on the line.

Kendall flips from Tennessee to Oklahoma Cuthbertson quarterback Austin Kendall went from “Rocky Top� to “Boomer Sooner� last week when he committed to the University of Oklahoma on April 7. Kendall, who decommitted from the University of Tennessee on March 10, said the Sooners began to pursue him in February after National Signing Day for the 2015 class. “It wasn’t anything in particular, just over time it (Tennessee) didn’t feel like the right fit anymore,� Kendall said. “It was pretty fast. I feel at home at Oklahoma. I was really impressed by the visit and the whole coaching staff. Their offense really fits me. Oklahoma are winners, so I wanted to be a part of that. “It’s a great offense that they’re going to be running. They’re going to be throwing the ball a lot just like my high school does, so it really is the right fit for me.� OU’s newly-hired offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Lincoln Riley, most recently the offensive coordinator at East Carolina University, made the Sooners even more appealing to Kendall after the Pirates lit up the scoreboard and stat sheet with their vaunted aerial attack under the 31-year-old’s tutelage. “My (relationship with Riley is) really good,� Kendall said. “We talk every day. I really have a good relationship with the

in Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium on June 5 through 7. The event showcases the nation’s top 100 prospects competing with one another in a series of one-on-one drills and various other competitions.

Austin Kendall committed to Oklahoma on April 7. Hannah Chronis/UCW photo

whole staff. It’s just been building ever since we started talking.� Kendall said he’s set on Oklahoma, and won’t leave the door open for other schools. Rivals.com rates the 6-foot-2, 210pound rising senior as a four-star recruit, the nation’s No. 3 pro-style quarterback and the No. 3 overall prospect in North Carolina. He completed 310 of his 513 pass attempts for 4,461 yards and 49 touchdowns and rushed 139 times for 519 yards and nine touchdowns to help lead Cuthbertson to an 11-4 (5-0 Southern Carolinas) record and fourth round appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 3AA state playoffs as a junior last season. He will compete in the Rivals.com FiveStar Challenge presented by Under Armour

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