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The Misty Meadows Mitey Riders celebrate their 21st annual spring festival

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by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com

Hundreds of miles from the site of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, 8-year-old William Kinsey, a Waxhaw resident with Down syndrome, mounted his horse Chief and took his place in the corral on May 2. There were no television cameras, but a crowd cheered him on.

The event was the Misty Meadows Mitey Riders’ 21st annual Spring Festival.

Mitey Riders is a nonprofit that offers free therapeutic horseback riding for children with special needs. Youth struggling with conditions, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, post-brain tumor removal, autism and physical and learning disabilities participate in the program.

William’s mother Natalie Kinsey, who lives Waxhaw, said her family discovered Mitey Riders through a friend who was already taking lessons there. They decided to attend the annual festival at Misty Meadows in May 2012, where Kinsey said Will was taken aback by all the animals.

Kinsey said Will started riding there the following season and has been in love with it ever since.

“He was super excited to get on that horse and take part in that program,” she said.

This is Will’s third season of therapeutic horseback riding with Misty Meadows Mitey Riders. Natalie said the program has helped him with social, emotional and physical needs.

“He knows Wednesdays are his days to ride and he has the (see Misty Meadows on page 5)

New cameras will catch the good and bad at Waxhaw Sk8 Park

by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW – Skateboarders at Waxhaw Sk8 Park will now be under the watchful eyes of the Waxhaw Police Department (WPD) and Parks and Recreation Department at all times, for better or worse.

Natalie Jackson, director of Waxhaw Parks and Rec., hopes it will be for better.

“I would like the cameras to emphasize the positive; that there are more kids (at the Sk8 Park) doing what they should be than has been credited in the past,” Jackson said. “We are turning a big page in the history of that park, and we hope the creative use of cameras to help catch someone doing something right will help enact a positive cultural change.”

At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a project to install seven high-definition cameras at the park for no more than $24,000.

The cameras will be used to encourage kids to wear protective gear and follow rules at the park during the day, while stopping loitering and other illegal activity after hours. The cameras have been operating since April 30.

Feeds from the cameras go to Jackson and an information technology supervisor with the town, as well as directly into WPD cruisers throughout the town.

The seven cameras are placed conspicuously around the skate park, the David G. Barnes Children’s Park and the parking area the two parks share.

The Sonavision cameras are analytic, (see Waxhaw on page 4)

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Local girl scouts work together to bring Union County its first dog park

by Ryan Pitkin editor@unioncountyweekly.com

WESLEY CHAPEL – To walk through Dogwood Park in Wesley Chapel is to see what local Boy and Girl Scouts have to offer their communities.

Park benches, picnic tables, grilling areas, trail markers, a reading nook and a little free library are a few of the park amenities donated or built by local Scouts. The newest addition, a dog park tucked away in the woods at the northwest corner of the park, was built by three local Girl Scouts and may be the most popular attraction in the park since it opened in July 2014.

Jackie Burnett, Kimberly Como and Courtney Karpinski, all students at Cuthbertson Middle School and residents of Wesley Chapel, spent more than 300 hours total over the last year building the park, the first of its kind in Union County. The girls never fought through the process and finished each other’s sentences when they sat down with Union County Weekly on an April afternoon. “I feel like leadership between the three of us was important because we all had our own little parts that made this entire project come together so all of us really working together was important

during all this,� Courtney, 14, said.

The dog park opened in December 2014, but the girls aren’t done yet. They have plans to expand on the acre that it currently takes up. A Boy Scout has also begun planning a watering center inside the gates. “It’s really great to hear people commenting about how great the dog park is and how beneficial it is to the community,� Courtney said. “People are thankful that they don’t have to drive 45 minutes to get to a dog park and now its right here in their community.�

The girls said they worked around their volleyball and soccer schedules to spend at least four hours at the park on every Saturday, often staying for up to seven hours a day.

They recycled chainlink fence from a tennis court that was demolished on the park property. They spent hours cutting the fence and then setting the posts. “We didn’t realize it was going to be this hard to do it,� Courtney said.

The girls agree, however, that it was worth it, and they all visit the dog park on a regular basis, both as visitors and to improve on their work. “Whenever I come down to visit, it really makes me happy to see that people are really using it and enjoying

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it,� said Kimberly. “It’s also cool to hear people at our school say, ‘You guys are the people who built the dog park.’�

Waxhaw resident Sharon Frost said she didn’t have a place to bring her dog, Maddie, in the past. She now attends Dogwood Park two to three times a week, she said. “It’s really nice to meet people and have a place for the dogs to run around loose and get some exercise and activity,� Frost said. “There’s really no place like it in Waxhaw or the county.�

While the labor was physically taxing on the girls, they also needed to open up communication lines with local businesses to solicit for donations.

She visited Dr. Heather Meyers at Carolina Pets Animal Hospital in Wesley Chapel to ask if the business would be willing to help with waste stations, to allow people to pick up after their pet. Dr. Meyers donated $500, which was $100 more than what the girls asked for.

For Jackie, 14, this was as daunting task as the construction process. “The most important thing I learned was when I actually talked to Carolina Pets and Dr. Meyers, because most people my age don’t have a need to talk to adults in the community just to talk to

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Kimberly, 13, agreed that the girls learned more than building techniques. “Personally, I think I learned how important communication is and communicating not only with each other but with other adults to get things planned,� she said. “Without communication, you couldn’t do any of this.�

Mike Como, Wesley Chapel mayor pro tem and Kimberly’s father, helped the girls by clearing trees. He has helped Scouts with different projects since the park opened, but watching his daughter put so much time into one made him proud, he said. “It’s great to have the girls involved, especially my own daughter,� Como said. “I’m glad to see it open and used by so many people. The more amenities we put in the more people will come, and the dog park is now one of the biggest draws in the park.�

Jackie’s mother, Lynn Burnett, praised the girls’ drive. “They put in the hours in the cold and rain and did not ask for help,� she said. “They decided, ‘We’ll do it together and own it together.’�

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meaning they can decipher the difference between animals, humans and cars, said Bill Price, president of Sonitrol, camera installation company. They also can analyze whether a person has been loitering in a certain parameter as opposed to just cutting through. If a subject is seen as a “threat,” the cameras send an email to officers in the area who can then respond.

“It’s an extension of the police department,” Price said. “It allows officers to focus on other things that are more important, but when things do come up, they can be there.”

On April 28, the BOC approved a new video surveillance policy. Near the top of the list of objectives for the cameras is to prevent, deter and identify criminal activity; specifically violent criminal activity, narcotics activity and property crimes, according to the policy.

What makes these cameras different from the nearly 130 other Sonavision installations around the county, Price said, is that Parks and Rec. and WPD will be using the cameras to implement a positive reinforcement program in the coming weeks to encourage kids to wear safety gear, one of the toughest rules to enforce at the park in the past.

Officers will hand out helmet stickers to patrons caught on camera wearing their helmet or picking up litter at the park.

These patrons will then be entered into a drawing for more valuable prizes, such as skateboards, to be awarded at one of Waxhaw’s town events throughout the year.

Police and staff will send kids home to get their protective gear if they aren’t wearing it, at which time they can return, Jackson said.

“We’re not focusing on the punishment, we’re trying to set a new tone that this is what we do at the skate park,” she said. “To say, ‘This is important, you kind of got away with it before, we didn’t have enough eyes on the park, but now we can take a look and

there will be more presence of staff down there including police and non-police.’”

On a May afternoon, a group of 18-yearolds enjoyed the skate park in the heat without helmets. One asked if there really was a mandatory helmet rule. Another said he hadn’t been hassled yet, but was aware the police department would be strictly enforcing it once the park re-opens officially. Half of the park is currently under construction.

“They think we don’t wear helmets just to make the police angry or something,” said Colton, a Waxhaw resident. “But it’s hot. It would honestly feel like wearing a beanie in July to wear that thing.”

The group agreed that 18-year-olds such as themselves should be allowed to sign waivers to skate without the helmets.

“Let people sign waivers,” said Joey, a Monroe resident. “I’d happily sign a waiver.”

WPD officer Victor Montalvo said it’s up to the older kids to set an example for the younger kids skating in the park.

Montalvo recently awarded an 18-yearold a helmet sticker after watching him encourage others to wear a helmet. The same skater had been banned from the park and given a trespassing ticket after refusing to wear a helmet and becoming confrontational with officers in 2014.

“I’m looking for the older kids to lead by example and teach the younger kids,” Montalvo said. “I know it’s hot sometimes, but when you see an officer pull up and tell you to put your helmet on, be respectful, or you’ll have to go.”

Montalvo hopes to now focus on speaking with skateboard companies about hosting skate contests and other events at the park, only once he feels everyone is on board with the rules program. “(The cameras are) a win-win for the town and the kids doing the right thing,” Montalvo said. “I’m really hoping to change not only the kids’ perception of (WPD) but also the town’s perception of what skater kids are; they’re not hoodlums or delinquents.” www.unioncountyweekly.com

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whole routine down,” she said. “He’s learned to follow directions, build on fine motor skills and increase his core muscle strength.”

Will has low muscle tone because of his condition, so learning to stay upright on the horse has helped build his strength, she said. He also was born with torticollis – a congenital condition where the neck is tilted to one side and has weak muscle tone, which has been corrected through these lessons.

The best part, Natalie said, is how much it has built his spirit.

“His confidence has grown so much; he is so proud and looks like he’s been riding his whole life,” she said.

Sixty-three riders took turns showing off their skills as onlookers watched near the corral and stretched out on blankets and picnic tables across the green rolling hills to cheer them on. They performed maneuvers that work to increase core strength, such as sitting up tall in the saddle with “airplane arms” out by their sides and twisting from side to side. They also cycled through obstacle courses that included figure eights, barrel rounds and ring and beanbag tosses. The children smiled with excitement at every turn.

The kids accepted trophies with a sentiment that made its rounds through every group: “I love you, Harry.”

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Harry Swimmer and his wife, Marilyn, started this program more than 20 years ago, after saddling up a family friend’s daughter Sarah, who has cerebral palsy.

The Swimmers saw the positive effect the horse had on Sarah and within the year they founded Mitey Riders.

Mitey Riders hosts 63 riders a week with the help of 18 therapy horses, five certified instructors and 200 volunteers from September through the beginning of May. “We are so grateful for the program,” said Kinsey. “It’s something that’s so beneficial for kids and parents and the whole family.”

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Carolinas HealthCare System’s Hospice of Union County will host its 19th Features Editor Layout Editor Annual Hospice of Union County Golf Josh Whitener Erin Kirby Tournament on Monday, May 18, at 11 Education Editor Art Director a.m., according to a news release.

Courtney Schultz Maria Hernandez The tournament, presented by GrifNews Writers A&E Editor fin Motor Company, benefits Hospice of Union County, which provides comHannah Chronis Dee Grano passionate care for patients and families Crystal O‘Gorman Faith Columnist experiencing advanced illness and end-ofSports Writer Rev. Tony Marciano life needs throughout Union, MecklenBen Doster burg, Anson and Stanly counties. “Every year, we are completely overADVERTISING whelmed by the amount of community Charlotte Conway support the golf tournament and Hospice Adrian Garson of Union County generates,� Wayne Berg, DISTRIBUTION resource development director for HosManager pice of Union County, said in the release.

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WINGATE — The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources recently announced the Wingate Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. After the North Carolina Register Advisory Committee reviewed the property, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer approved the land and forwarded it to the Keeper of the National Register. "North Carolina is a leader in the nation's historic preservation movement, and the National Register is a vital tool in the preservation of our state's historic resources" Susan Kluttz, secretary of North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, said in a news release. "If we count all of the buildings classified as contributing to the significance of historic districts listed in the Register, it is estimated that North Carolina has approximately 75,000 National Register properties."

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WINGATE – The Cynthia LeGette Bullock Center for Music Studies at Wingate University was officially opened on April 30, according to a news release.

The building offers students a new vocal performance hall, larger band room and additional practice rooms. Donors, alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff gathered for the dedication ceremony, the release said.

The 5,500-square-foot facility is a wing of the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. It is named for the late wife of Jim Bullock, a Wingate alumnus, according to the release. “Mrs. Bullock was a nurse who is described as having a passion for music and the arts,� the release read.

Bullock died of cancer in 2009 at 59 years old.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between April 29 and May 5, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Indian Trail • Jared Mode, 5900 block of Emerald Woods Drive: Driving while impaired. April 30 • Rachel Helms, 8000 block of Stinson Hartis Road: Possession of schedule III controlled substance. April 30 • Skye Hernandez, 2000 block of Apogee Drive: Misdemeanor larceny. April 30 • John Jones, 4800 block of Von Court: Assault by strangulation. May 1 • Sasha Tyson, 3600 block of West Unionville Indian Trail Road: Driving while license revoked.

May 1 • Samika Leigh, U.S. 74, no address listed: Failure to appear (driving while license revoked). May 1 • Bernard Williamson, 3700 block of Brookstone Trail: Assault by strangulation. May 1 • William Helms, no address listed: Driving while impaired. May 1 • Amber Doane, 6200 block of Wild Flower Place: Injury to hired personal property. May 3 • Larry Cuthbertson, 2100 block of Cull Williams Lane: Failure to appear (second-degree larceny). May 4 • Lee Edge, 200 block of Bryson Road; Assault by strangulation. May 4 • Leo Aquino, 6000 block of Singletree Lane: Failure to appear (misdemeanor). May 4 • Jose Martinez, 5600 block of Blackvine Drive: Communicating threats. May 5

Lake Park • Nathan Fitzgerald, 3600 block of Lake Park Road: Selling/delivering marijuana. May 2 • Matthew Black, 3600 block of Denise Drive: First-degree arson. May 2 • Eric Brewer, 6600 block of Creft Circle: Consuming alcohol under 19 years old. May 3

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April 30 • 2500 block of Faircroft Way: $630 video game console with accessories stolen from home. April 30 • 8400 block of Mill Grove Road: Chevrolet Caprice Classic stolen. May 2 • 5200 block of Swedish Ivy Lane: $121 in cash stolen from home. May 2

• Elizabeth Bertrand, 400 block of College Street: Misuse of 911. April 30 • Phillip Gocke, 7700 block of Pine Oak Road: Injury to personal property. May 1 • James Allen, 9500 block of Huey Boulevard: Assault by strangulation. May 3

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• 8000 block of Red Lantern Road: $900 in damage to windows of Ford cutaway van in vandalism incident. April 30 • 6200 block of Wild Flower Place: $2,500 in damage to Toyota truck in vandalism incident. May 3 • 600 block of Raintree Drive: $30 in damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. May 3

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• Christopher Bell, 6000 block of New Town Road: Failure to appear (misdemeanor). April 30

The following crimes were committed in western Union County between April 29 and May 4, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

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• 7400 block of Secrest Short Cut Road: $6,405 worth of power tools and clothing stolen. May 2

Indian Trail

• 4000 block of Holly Villa Circle: Identity theft.

April 30 • 5600 block of Indigo Run: Interference with utility meters. May 2 • 6600 block of First Avenue: Interference with utility meters. May 4

• 9100 block of Lancaster Highway: Dodge Charger stolen during common law robbery. May 3

Vandalism/Hit-and-run • 9100 block of Man of War Drive: $500 in damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. May 3

Property Theft • 13800 block of Providence Road: $600 iPhone stolen. May 2

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Lake Park

• Verizon Wireless, 6400 Weddington Road: $30 worth of business cards stolen and $500 in damage to business during break-in. April 30

Property Theft

Drugs • 5600 block of Creft Circle: Felony possession of cocaine. May 2

Property Theft

• 8200 block of Kensington Drive: $6,500 riding lawnmower stolen from government-owned office during break-in. May 2

Weddington

• 7800 block of Idlewild Road: Secretly peeping.

April 30 • 2800 block of Ridge Road: Disorderly conduct in a public building. May 1

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MONROE – At its May 4 meeting, the Union County Board of Commissioners (UCBOC) unanimously approved a resolution to request that the Weddington Town Council reverse or delay a recent decision to terminate its contract with Providence Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD).

The resolution asks that Weddington continues with the PVFD contract, as it was before the town voted to terminate it, until June 30, 2016, to allow the department to be included in a countywide fire services solution.

The county has no authority to force the town to reverse its decision, as UCBOC Chairman Richard Helms repeatedly pointed out during the meeting.

Commissioner Lance Simpson asked the town more clearly state the ways in which the deal will save money. Town officials say the town will save approximately $235,000 by transitioning fire service to Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD). “I would ask that the town of Weddington reconsider or at least come up with a plan and make it public,� Simpson said.

Weddington Mayor Bill Deter said the resolution will have no impact on the decision to

terminate its service contract with PVFD, as the town has already signed a new contract with WCVFD. “Because of what we’re doing for fire service, we’re not going to have to raise taxes,�

Deter said. “When the commissioners are passing resolutions saying, ‘Delay this until next year,’ what they’re really saying is, ‘Go ahead and raise your taxes until we at the county figure out what were going to do,’ and we can’t in good faith walk away from those kind of savings.�

PVFD officials and Weddington Councilwoman Pamela Hadley have warned it is still unclear what affect the transition will have on homeowner’s insurance rates and the town will owe a $750,000 fee for breaking the contract.

The town states PVFD is not financially viable and cannot fulfill the contract, Deter said, and therefore the $750,000 will be waived.

PVFD Chief Kenny Schott said he disagrees with the town’s outlook on his department’s financials and the department’s attorney “has all the information and is looking into it. “It feels good knowing the county commissioners are supporting the fire department, but it appears elected town officials don’t care about public safety,� Schott said.

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Home Sales in Union County A breakdown of recent home sales

Apr. 2015 Apr. 2014 Homes Sold Average Sales Price Date sold

Address

sale price

Date sold

sale price

28173

28112 Bethany Estates 523 Bethphage Lane Apr. 2 3700 Story Lane Apr. 1

Historic District 107 Houston St. Apr. 17 704 Franklin St. W. Apr. 2

Homestead 2913 Plum Thicket Court Apr. 15

Issacs Corners 1823 Plyler Mill Road Apr. 10

Lexington Commons 2122 Rockycreek Lane Apr. 16 2123 Rockycreek Lane Apr.13

Lileswood 1600 Fuller Drive Apr. 2

Parkwood 3600 Parkwood School Road Apr. 1

Potters Road 4315 Potter Road S. Apr. 30

Prospect Point 3418 Marble Clay Court Apr. 24 6614 Prospect Pointe Drive Apr. 16

Reflections 1301 Reflections Drive Apr. 27

Southwood Estates 1006 Lakewood Drive Apr. 8

Worthwood 2206 White Store Road Apr. 17

Address

201 $ 294,076

$43,000 $102,500 $126,000 $170,500 $255,000 $187,500 $179,675 $165,000 $196,125 $152,000 $279,745 $182,330 $155,000 $154,900 $173,000 $91,000

Aero Plantation 1200 Baron Road Apr. 22 700 Skytop Road Apr. 21

Alma Village 7703 Antique Circle Apr. 22

Anklin Forest 4141 Hoffmeister Drive Apr. 15 9005 Arnsberg Drive Apr. 10

Brantley Oaks 5505 Birchfield Circle Apr. 8

Canterfield Creek 9216 Rock Water Court Apr. 8

Cureton 2601 Holmview Street Apr. 30 8427 Fairlight Drive Apr. 24 3102 Arsdale Road Apr. 13 3007 Arsdale Road Apr. 13

Demere 4803 St Simons Terrace Apr. 23

Hermitage Place 3603 Truxton Court Apr. 28

Hollister 429 Deer Brush Lane Apr. 1

Hunter Oaks 812 Lillieshall Road Apr. 24 408 Basingdon Court Apr. 15 603 Queenswater Lane Apr. 8 905 Staghorn Lane Apr. 7

Jackson Ridge 1383 Wall Street Apr. 10

$960,300 $535,000 $245,000 $440,000 $445,000 $451,505 $475,000 $629,210 $285,000 $300,000 $419,000 $277,000 $159,000 $369,900 $437,500 $395,000 $348,000 $370,000 $187,500

Address

Apr. 2013

223 $291, 543 Date sold

Kingsmead 9201 Clerkenwell Drive Apr. 21

Kingston on Providence 3708 Bentley Place Apr. 16

Lawson 2100 Ashley River Road Apr. 29 1231 Nightingale Road Apr. 28 1244 Screech Owl Road Apr. 27

Lochaven Estates 415 Lochaven Road Apr. 20

Marvin Creek 605 Running Horse Lane Apr. 30

Mckinley Forest 705 Copper Tree Lane Apr. 2

Mcneely Ridge 3125 Nablus Drive Apr. 30 3008 Nablus Drive Apr. 2

Millbridge 1621 Ridgehaven Road Apr. 23 1036 Baybrook Drive Apr. 20 201 Golden View Drive Apr. 20 1002 Fallondale Road Apr. 17

New Towne Village 1422 Lonan Drive Apr. 8

Oak Grove Farm 1306 Rosehill Drive Apr. 8

Plantation Forest 6810 Live Oaks Lane Apr. 24

Prescot 8301 Prescot Glen Parkway Apr. 17

Providence Downs 8708 Calumet Farms Drive Apr. 24

234 $256,984 sale price

$799,000 $193,000 $256,000 $419,000 $339,000 $375,000 $670,000 $577,237 $297,000 $296,000 $339,000 $285,000 $334,900 $268,665 $249,900 $537,000 $180,000 $273,500 $630,000

Address

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Date sold

1503 Alydar Court Apr. 16 9105 Skipaway Drive Apr. 9

Providence Downs South 1201 Lookout Circle Apr. 14 9813 Aristides Drive Apr. 1

Skyecroft 8101 Skye Knoll Drive Apr. 17

Somerset 8510 Chilcomb Court Apr. 24

Stonegate 913 Applegate Parkway Apr. 13

Stonewyck 7007 Cinder Run Apr. 29

The Chimneys of Marvin 10404 Waxhaw Manor Drive Apr. 27

The Gardens on Providence 2020 Sherringham Way Apr. 16

The Oaks on Providence 8103 Red Oaks Trail Apr. 29 8111 Waxhaw Oaks Court Apr. 24

Triple C Mini Ranches 9021 Mini Ranch Road Apr. 23

Tuscany 1935 Madeira Circle Apr. 20

Waxhaw Meadows 3508 Doe Lane Apr. 9

Wesley Oaks 406 Springwood Drive Apr. 13

sale price

$801,316 $685,000 $685,000 $850,000 $997,000 $360,000 $365,000 $295,000 $576,000 $791,770 $235,000 $227,000 $85,000 $275,000 $289,000 $335,000

Address

Date sold

sale price

28079 Alexis Pointe 5802 Barefoot Lane Apr. 10

Annandale 1005 Amberlea Road Apr. 23

Anniston Grove 1100 Anniston Place Apr. 17

Arbor Glen 3922 Edgeview Drive Apr. 23 3406 Arbor Pointe Drive Apr. 21

Bent Creek 1005 Mortlock Court Apr. 15 1052 Enderbury Drive Apr. 10

Bonterra 7031 Ladys Secret Drive Apr. 29 1009 Equipoise Drive Apr. 24 1012 Affirmed Drive Apr. 22 1016 Hercules Drive Apr. 15 1018 Hercules Drive Apr. 14 1004 Bimelech Drive Apr. 14 2002 Filly Drive Apr. 2

Braefield 4001 Quail Hollow Court Apr. 1

Brandon Oaks 5190 Courtfield Drive Apr. 30 1000 Canopy Drive Apr. 16 4021 Rosewater Lane Apr. 16 6003 Sipes Place Apr. 10 6002 Fountainbrook Drive Apr. 9 1003 Dataw Lane Apr. 7 4009 Waters Reach Lane Apr. 6 1009 Hamstead Court Apr. 2 5312 Courtfield Drive Apr. 2

Brittany Downs 4707 Jacquelyne Drive Apr. 22

$118,000 $275,500 $437,000 $160,000 $169,800 $184,000 $140,000 $210,000 $274,000 $246,750 $229,000 $206,000 $218,000 $267,000 $144,000 $194,000 $209,000 $336,000 $244,000 $204,000 $307,000 $219,900 $220,000 $168,000 $90,000

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Date sold

1800 Travis Court Apr. 21 Colton Ridge 1002 Talbot Court Apr. 10 1013 Sentinel Drive Apr. 9

Crismark 5020 Tremont Drive Apr. 30 1002 Crismark Drive Apr. 29 3003 Cloud View Lane Apr. 15 5000 Paddle Wheel Lane Apr. 14

Deerstyne 3701 Elk Way Apr. 23

Glendalough 1750 Seefin Court Apr. 20

Golden Acres 5108 Shaftwood Drive Apr. 17

Green Meadows 6727 First Ave. Apr. 17 6730 Second Ave. Apr. 10

Lake Park 6304 Colby Court Apr. 27 3814 Faith Church Road Apr. 24 4108 Logan Circle Apr. 16 6103 Trevor Simpson Drive Apr. 13 5207 Fennell Street Apr. 6

Sheridan 5007 Clover Hill Road Apr. 24

Tallwood Estates I 9913 Windrow Drive Apr. 28

Taylor Glenn 8003 Magna Lane Apr. 24 6000 Magna Lane Apr. 17 1008 Wickerby Court Apr. 8

The Enclaves at Crismark 5003 Tremont Drive Apr. 30 8003 Hyde Park Drive Apr. 6

sale price

$115,000 $272,000 $204,800 $554,095 $395,070 $240,000 $178,000 $319,990 $234,900 $270,000 $120,000 $165,000 $178,000 $165,000 $220,000 $174,000 $181,000 $249,900 $418,000 $260,000 $246,000 $245,000 $417,755 $314,500

28104

Blackstone 706 Castlestone Lane Apr. 23

Brookhaven 4012 Camrose Crossing Lane Apr. 24 3207 Delamere Drive Apr. 15

Cherokee Woods 15220 Pawnee Trail Apr. 30 15132 Catawba Circle Apr. 23 417 Catawba Court N Apr. 8

Chestnut 1115 Butterburr Drive Apr. 22

Curry Place 1272 Curry Way Apr. 8 2000 Horizon Court Apr. 6

Emerald Lake 1100 Emerald Lake Drive Apr. 17

Fairhaven 1706 Yellow Daisy Drive Apr. 30 1527 Sunflower Field Place Apr. 24 1437 Afternoon Sun Road Apr. 23 801 Scenic Way Apr. 20

Forest Park 206 White Oak Lane Apr. 9 305 Tamarack Drive Apr. 1

Gatewood 134 Gatewood Lane Apr. 24

Greylyn 1104 Carole Court Apr. 27

Highgate 3038 Kings Manor Drive Apr. 21

Hunley Creek 8126 Hunley Ridge Road Apr. 17

Indian Brook 5932 Lindenwood Drive Apr. 22

Kerry Greens 2221 Coatsdale Lane Apr. 23 2422 Coatsdale Lane Apr. 6 2515 Coatsdale Lane Apr. 6

Kings Grant 1012 Kings Grant Way Apr. 22

Lake Forest Preserve 3025 Twin Lakes Drive Apr. 1 410 Timbertop Court Apr. 1

Lake Providence 2900 Beulah Church Road Apr. 15 8216 Lake Providence Drive Apr. 13

Morningside 1249 Morningside Meadow Lane Apr. 2

Quintessa 3004 Capullo Court Apr. 30

Shannamara 7211 Kidwelly Lane Apr. 20

Stevens Mill 1320 Mill Race Lane Apr. 24

Water Oak Colony 3510 Quail Ridge Lane Apr. 15

Waybridge 204 Waterby Way Apr. 7

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$432,500 $530,000 $528,650 $100,000 $139,000 $152,000 $320,000 $184,000 $190,000 $370,000 $261,186 $255,500 $257,503 $243,124 $118,000 $139,000 $347,500 $315,000 $760,000 $220,000 $209,000 $168,000 $164,900 $166,000 $281,500 $803,006 $606,475 $799,000 $535,000 $241,000 $679,975 $340,000 $282,900 $299,000 $740,000

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Woodbridge 4006 Lawrence Daniel Drive Apr. 29

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Benton Heights 712 Benton St. Apr. 27

Brekonridge 3004 Lanaken Lane Apr. 1

Clover Bend 2016 Planters Knoll Drive Apr. 6

Clubview Acres 1814 Timberlane Drive Apr. 6

Colonial Village 3401 Continental Drive Apr. 28 1636 Winthrop Lane Apr. 2

Cornerstone 5004 Revelation Way Apr. 8

Crooked Creek Estates 4510 Gwen Hartis Court Apr. 29

Fox Hunt Estates 2217 Fox Hunt Drive Apr. 27

Glen Eagles 2515 Foxworth Drive Apr. 13

Gleneagles 2310 Gleneagles Drive Apr. 16

Grassy Creek Acres 3028 Grassy Lane Apr. 7

Hampton Meadows 426 Cottonwood Circle Apr. 10

Helms Park 2210 Shady Lane Apr. 24

Laurel Creek 1007 Hannah Place Apr. 17

Meriwether 2014 Astoria Drive Apr. 17 3010 Salmon River Drive Apr. 16

Myers Meadows 4718 Myers Road Apr. 29

Old Gate 4925 Campobello Drive Apr. 10

Potters Trace 621 Circle Trace Road Apr. 6

Price Mill 6226 Pumpernickel Lane Apr. 28

River Chase 2217 Dawn Ridge Apr. 7

Rocky River Estates 3416 Deer Track Lane Apr. 27 3100 Basilwood Circle Apr. 24 513 Cresthaven Drive Apr. 24

Rolling Hills 2726 Rolling Hills Drive Apr. 27

Sandalwood 5100 Woody Knoll Court Apr. 24 2804 Faircroft Way Apr. 22

Savannah Way 3308 Savannah Way Apr. 16 2908 Pulaski Drive Apr. 7

Smith Field 2728 Smithfield Drive Apr. 28

St. Johns Forest 4713 Manchineel Lane Apr. 28 4709 Manchineel Lane Apr. 27 4716 Manchineel Lane Apr. 24 4809 Manchineel Lane Apr. 16

Twelve Oaks 5109 Rhett Court Apr. 7

Unionville 308 Ridge Road Apr. 10

Urban Hills 106 Florence Drive Apr. 28

Villas of Sun Valley 119 Pine Lake Drive Apr. 9

Vineyard 4800 Muscadine Lane Apr. 17

Waverly Place 5516 Hwy. 218 Apr. 16

Wesley Chapel 516 Galesburg Drive Apr. 1

Wesley Estates 1423 Parkside Drive Apr. 8

Yorkshire 3012 Abingdon Ave. Apr. 9

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Education

‘Shrek’ to hit the stage this weekend

(From left) Kenidy Bell, Abbie Keenan and Kylie Brooks will portray the three Fionas in “Shrek JR.�

Josh Whitener/UCW photo

Parkwood Middle students to perform ‘JR’ version of Broadway musical

by Josh Whitener josh@unioncountyweekly.com

MONROE – Dozens of small-scale fairytale and storybook characters will come to life in Union County this weekend, as students from Parkwood Middle School present their stage production of “Shrek The Musical JR.� “Shrek The Musical� is a Broadway production that follows the story of the popular Dreamworks animated film, “Shrek,� with original music added. “Shrek JR.� is a condensed version of the popular Broadway show, adapted for younger performers.

Nicole DePietro, Parkwood Middle’s drama teacher, said she chose “Shrek JR.� as this year’s spring musical not only because of the

show’s popularity, but also because the story is relevant to the issues students face. “It deals with being who you are and learning to love yourself for who you are,� DePietro said, referencing “Freak Flag,� one of the show’s popular songs. “One of the key lines is, ‘Let your freak flag fly.’ That’s an important lesson for kids to learn – it’s OK to be a little bit strange because that’s what makes you interesting.�

Thirty-five students have spent nearly five months preparing for the show. One of the things DePietro loves about “Shrek JR.� is it allows all of the performers to be their own character, whether they have a lead or supporting role, or are simply part of the chorus.

“Last year (in ‘The Little Mermaid JR.’) they were all fish,� DePietro said of the students in the chorus. “Now, they are individual characters. The kids are getting to be different people on stage.�

Eighth-grader Stephen Brown, who will play Shrek, said this is his first time performing in a musical at Parkwood Middle, though he has participated in a number of stage productions in the past. He said he’s looking forward to portraying the show’s title character on stage. “I really like big roles, and I like roles where you get to act a lot,â€? Stephen said. â€œâ€Ś It’s a good, complex type of show that takes a lot to do, and it’s going to be executed very perfectly.â€?

William Hubert, the eighth-grader who will play Shrek’s archenemy, Lord Farquaad, said he appreciates that the script calls for a variety of characters. “‘Shrek,’ I was extremely excited for, because it’s got so many roles where everybody has their own moment to shine,� William said. “Farquaad was my first pick because he’s just so out-loud and eccentric – he reminds me of me, but short.�

While last year’s production of “The Little Mermaid� involved a more complex set, DePietro said this year’s biggest challenge has been costuming. Dynamic costume creations have been possible thanks to a group of family members who have

volunteered to help, she said. “We’re having to create so many individualized costumes, where as last year it was mass production of fish costumes,� DePietro said. “That’s made it harder to do.�

Andrew Parker, the eighth-grader who will play Donkey, said one of his biggest challenges has involved his own costume. “The biggest challenge so far has been adjusting how you started to (rehearse) just by yourself to how you do it with the costume, because there’s a lot of adjusting depending on how your costume fits and how comfortable it is,� Andrew said. “There’s lots of costumes, so it gets kind of hot when you’re up there (on stage).�

DePietro said people planning to attend “Shrek JR.� can look forward to a “really fun, feel-good show� and a humorous, relatable story with catchy tunes and a positive message. “I think the things that happen to the characters are things that people can relate to on a regular basis,� she said. “The most important thing about what led us to this story – it’s really important for this play more than anything I’ve ever done – is I want the kids to get the positive message out of it: ‘It’s OK to be an individual; it’s OK to be who you are.’�

Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in the Parkwood High School auditorium. The school is located at 3220 Parkwood School Road.

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(From left) Antioch fifth-graders Ellie Fivas, Makenna Tracy, Riley Williams, Molly Zazzaro and Sabrina Becht cut the ribbon for the grand opening of their Little Free Library.

Courtney Schultz/UCW photo

Antioch welcomes only Little Free Library on UCPS campus

by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

Antioch Elementary School is now home to the only Little Free Library on Union County Public Schools property, thanks to the hard work of five fifth-grade Girl Scouts.

Ellie Fivas, Sabrina Becht, Molly Zazzaro, Riley Williams and Makenna Tracy, of Troop 2736, who are all Antioch fifth-graders, decided to build a Little Free Library to fulfill their Girl Scout Bronze Award.

The Bronze Award is the first of the significant awards a Girl Scout earns, for which the Scouts collaborate as a group together and with community members to create a sustainable project, Victoria Zazzaro, one the troop’s leader, said.

“The whole idea with sustainability is that when the girls leave and whether they’re a Girl Scout or not, it keeps going without them having to have somebody else pick up where they left off,” she added.

The girls constructed two separate boxes – one filled with books for kindergarteners through second-graders and one with books for third- to fifth-graders – to complete the project.

“We gave them a few different ideas and asked them what they thought about (the Little Free Library),” said Michele Williams, one of the troop’s leaders. “They all like to read and they wanted to help the friends of the community and the school. They love the idea of having it at the school where they’ve been for six years.”

The girls said they wanted to find a way to help the community and also share their love of reading with others.

“It opens a new dimension of finding a good book because it kind of invites you in and says, ‘Come read’ because it looks really fun and inviting,” MaKenna said.

The girls wanted to complete a different kind of project than simply raising money for a charity, but something more “fun and independent,” Molly added.

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Capone walked through the store with the Girl Scouts as they chose materials and he guided them through what they needed, Michele said.

The leaders were proud the girls created the only free library on a Union County public school campus and one of only six total registered little free libraries in western Union County.

“A lot of people don’t know what a Little Free Library is and now that it’s at a school, I think that the idea will spread,” Riley said.

Antioch Assistant Principal Veronica Robinson encouraged other fifth-grade students to view the five girls as role models and work together to give back to their communities.

“We should learn a lesson from them today: it’s good to do things to help others,” she told students.

She hopes the library will be successful for years to come and hopes Antioch’s library encourages other students to create libraries on their campuses.

“Anytime children give back to the community is only beneficial,” said Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez.

He believes the library brings a “community feeling” and provides residents with a place outside to sit and read.

Indian Trail Town Manager Joe Fivas was proud of his daughter Ellie’s effort with the project.

“It’s a good low cost, volunteer project,” he said.

Fivas hopes Indian Trail will welcome other Little Free Libraries throughout the town’s park system and other community areas.

“We really hope that not only the Antioch community, but the surrounding community – really anybody in Union County – and visiting the Matthews and Indian Trail area can grab a book,” said Victoria Zazzaro. “Since the library is registered on the Little Free Library world map (at littlefreelibrary.org), anybody who’s visiting can look it up.

“People can ride their bikes over here, they can come by in the summertime and they need to get a new book and don’t want to go to a (larger) physical library and just grab a book, maybe sit and read for a little bit.”

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Union County teachers named as STEM Fellows Three Union County public school teachers were named to the 2015 cohort of its flagship program, STEM Fellows, a threeyear fellowship.

More than 70 teachers from the Carolinas applied and 26 were selected.

Amy Gryzbowski, a biology teacher at Porter Ridge High School; Andrea Savill, a STEM teacher at Walter Bickett Elementary School; and Kerri Edwards, a STEM teacher at Marshville Elementary School, were selected.

“STEM Fellows is not only about increasing STEM content in the classroom, but more importantly about learning how to engage students in impactful, meaningful conversations that are relevant in our everyday lives,” Discovery Place Education Studio Director Stephanie Hathaway said in a news release. “There is an urgent need both locally and nationally to support teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Our goal is to equip them with the right tools, technology and confidence that they need to broaden inquirybased STEM education.”

STEM Fellows is offered through

Discovery Place Education Studio and is designed to give educators skills and tools to meet the needs of their classrooms.

The 2015 Fellows join a network of Discovery Place’s previous Fellows from the past five years.

STEM Fellows participation is by application only. Applicants must be full-time educators employed in North Carolina or South Carolina public, private, parochial or charter schools.

Visit educationstudio.org for more information.

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A Honor Rolls 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.

Stallings Elementary School Third Grade: Shania Bani, Zach Dieffenbach, Jason Frost, Margaret Garner, Ben Green, Robyn Harvey, Stephanie Hernandez, Emerson Humphrey, David Kovalev, Kevin Nanney, Max Rombold, Alex Shumway, Emma Snelson, Leo Sokolyuk, Lana Soloshenko and Camryn Takah.

Fourth Grade: Eli Daniels, Samantha Foppe, Jane Conway Harris, Jonah

Karkow, Izzy Kielkowicz, Emma Rombold, Mikaela Rossi, Evelyn Taylor and Ben Wheeler.

Kelsey Ormiston, Claire Pickens, Teresa Schwartz, Kevin Sedotto, Jason Seery, Erin Shirhall, Lorelei Stanley and Aubrey Taylor.

Fifth Grade: Jase Buel, Aidan Diggs, Sallie Garner, Josh Harvey, Noah Miller, Zach Mills, Clayton Sterchi and Ginnie Van De Riet.

Fourth Grade: Bryson Barberio, Natalie Bruce, Colin Cuomo, Aaron Curie, Averee Demling, Gabriela Gama, Riley Hall, Garrett Holler, Caroline Lawler, Sarah Maupin, Colton Penner, Ruthie Reed, Jadyn Richman, Jordan Riggins, Noah Santos, Chase Solano, Kendall Webb, Brianna Wesley and Ellen Wong.

Western Union Elementary School Third Grade: Adeline Amidon, Caleb, Beals, Leah Brinkley, Jonah Brzuchowski, Melanie Cerillo, Laci Deese, Samantha Gierke, Savannah Helms, Elaina Henry, Kaitlyn Heyward, Audrey Jackson, Stella Kermes, Emmett Lashbrook, Aidan Liddic, Abigail Peisker, Evan Starnes and Jade Washington.

Fourth Grade: Robert Bauman, Megan Burns, Emmett Cheney, Allyson Focht, Jackson Gordon, Ella Gulledge, Kaitlyn Henry, Samantha Kelly, Sydney Matthews, Lorie Nguyen, Kalea Pace, Morgn Pfister, Riley Robinson, Charlie Schomp, Bryce Tayler, Kinsey Thomas and Savanna Young.

Fifth Grade: Katelyn Burns, Hailey Deese, Emily Hayner, Amy Immonen, Jaden Kempf, Austin Kohler, Quentin Rivera and Jayden Yates.

Wesley Chapel Elementary School Third Grade: Ryan Atkisson, Caleb Babineau , Lucas Barnes, Noah Bieler, Aiden Boyd, Katherine Boyd, Julia Dellapina, Katie Dodson, Tyler Gautreaux, Benjamin Gretz, Emma Gwydir, Madilyn Haines, Sarah Hunter, Kaley Leister, Jason Mangeney, Amelia Mohr,

Fifth Grade: Ivan Ceballos, Lucas Cheek, Claire Colin, William Farrell, Natalia Fay, Emma Gandossy, Anna Greer, Holly Hall, Reese Ladigo, Adam Macera, Kyle MacLellan, David Nash, Sophia Santoro, Emily Shupe, Daphne Stier, Seth Waithe, Brianna Whitney and Sydney Wray.

The following students were left off the original Honor Roll listings but earned A Honor Roll at their respective schools.

Indian Trail Elementary School Natalie Lunsford

New Town Elementary School Aidan Nasta

Send Education Notes or fifth-term Honor Rolls to education@ unioncountyweekly.com.

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Keeping it ‘reel’ Back Alley Film Series presents ‘Roar’

by Dee Grano ae@unioncountyweekly.com

When Jay Morong first watched the 1981 film, “Roar,� the Back Alley Film Series (BAFS) director of programming had an unusual reaction. “Who thought this was a good idea?� he asked. “What were they thinking?� “Roar� is the brainchild of Tippi Hedren, the female protagonist in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,� and Noel Marshall, producer of “The Exorcist.� While working on a different film in Africa, the then-married couple saw a pride of lions that had overtaken an abandoned plantation. Hedren and Marshall were inspired to create a film to raise awareness of the dangers of keeping lions in captivity.

Hedren and Marshall collected more than 100 animals in preparation for filming “Roar,� including several lions that lived with them in their Beverly Hills home. They moved their shooting location after neighbors complained when the lions periodically escaped. At a compound 40 miles north of Los Angeles, they shot the drama using their own four children in the cast, one of whom is Hollywood actress Melanie Griffith.

Though they sought the help of animal trainers, they did not use stunt doubles; many of the attacks shown in the film actually resulted in serious injuries. Hedren suffered scalp wounds and a broken leg that required a skin graft. Marshall was hospitalized for six months and developed gangrene in his leg. Griffith was mauled by a lion, resulting more than 100 stitches and the need for reconstructive surgery.

Producing the film also was costly. Filming spanned 11 years and cost nearly four times the original budget. “Roar� bankrupted Hedren and Marshall, who were unable to recoup their costs when the film flopped at the box office. Still, “Roar� is credited with raising awareness of the plight of big cats. “Roar� is tame and pretty straightforward compared to some of BAFS’s more harderedged, quirky and/or strange offerings. The group shows everything from comedy to grindhouse horror. Previous films shown include: “Trollhunter,� a Norwegian mockumentary about a man who protects society from ogres; “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,� an Iranian vampire western; and Masimoto’s “R100,� which brought in Japanese film fans from miles around. “We’re trying to bring films to Charlotte that aren’t being screened,� said Morong,

The Back Alley Film Series will screen the 1981 film “Roar� on Wednesday, May 13, at Carolina Cinemas Charlotte.

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who looks for new films or re-released classics not yet available on Netflix or DVD, and that will not be screened in mainstream theaters or film festivals in the Charlotte market. BAFS shows one film each month.

BAFS is a program of the Charlotte Film Society (CFS). Both share the same mission, though CFS shows more mainstream independent dramas and foreign films during its Saturday Night Cine Club.

Morong works full time as a theater and film studies lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Film Studies, and has been an independent film advocate in Charlotte for years. When Morong joined the CFS board in 2010, he felt there was an underserved audience interested in more subversive films. He approached Crownpoint Cinema, on Monroe Road, and began a lasting partnership resulting in BAFS. “We are successful because they believe in us,� said Morong.

The theater works with the group on scheduling, providing extra days in the event of a sellout. The company also worked with BAFS during its digital conversion in 2012

to keep a working 35-millimeter projector on hand. The theater stayed true to its commitment through an extensive renovation last year.

Now called Carolina Cinemas Charlotte, the theater is owned by William Banowsky, founder of Magnolia Pictures, which distributes films like 2008’s “Let the Right One In� and 2011’s “Hobo with a Shotgun.� True to its roots, Carolina Cinemas is committed to local refreshments and indie films. “Since there are already three theaters in Charlotte where you can see ‘art house’ films, we specialize in mainstream movies,� said Hope Branch, director of operations for Carolina Cinemas Charlotte. “Providing space to Back Alley Film Series is a way for us to be part of that community.�

Carolina Cinemas Charlotte also supports local vendors through food and beverages. The company uses pizza dough from Nova’s Bakery and goat cheese from Orrman’s Cheese Shop, and several of the 30 beers on tap are local. This contributes to a unique experience that keeps people coming back, Branch said. “There’s a sense of camaraderie watching movies that would otherwise never play here,� she said. “Roar� will screen Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Carolina Cinemas Charlotte, located at 9630 Monroe Road. The film costs $5 for CFS member and $10 for nonmembers. Find more information at www.backalleyfilmseries.com.

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Breakfast for the Arts on Friday MONROE – The Union County Community Arts Council will host their annual Breakfast for the Arts on Friday, May 8, at Rolling Hills Country Club.

This fundraising event showcases artwork from Union County. The event includes breakfast while allowing local artists to network and listen to live entertainment by local musicians. Reservations

Union Symphony: “Pops on the Plaza,” Youth Showcase and Auditions MONROE – The city of Monroe will sponsor Union Symphony’s “Pops on the Plaza” on May 17, a Sunday, starting with the overture at 6 p.m. and the full performance at 7 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Monroe. Union Symphony Orchestra will perform with Union

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Union Symphony Youth Orchestra’s students of Allegro Strings and Dorian Fiddles will be recognized on May 19, a Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. at Wingate University’s Batte Center Recital Hall. All are welcome to attend this free event.

Union Symphony Youth Orchestra also is currently accepting applications for auditions. Visit www.usyo.org/audi tions-2/audition-application/ and fill out the application. There’s a $10 application fee that should be submitted to Union Symphony. Auditions will be held in the

Middle Schools Best of Show; Chandler Blackburn Piedmont First Place for Drawing (Black and White); Chandler Blackburn – Piedmont First Place for Drawing (Color); Genevieve Randall – Parkwood First Place for Mixed Media; Madelyn Cordero – Monroe First Place for Ceramics/Pottery; Avery Oxendine – Porter Ridge First Place for Crafts; Emma Hayes – Parkwood First Place for Painting; Hannah Weigle – Piedmont First Place for Print Making; Viktor Egov - Piedmont First Place for Sculpture; Yissel Luna Diaz - Monroe First Place for Computer Art; Emma Heartley – Porter Ridge First Place for Digital Imagery; Victoria Tarleton - Piedmont

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Union County Student Artist Showcase names winners MONROE – The Union County Community Arts Council recently announced the annual winners for the 2015 Union County Student Artist Showcase.

Students from Union County Public Schools, Union Academy and area home schools were invited to submit works that were exhibited at the Charlotte Highway campus of South Piedmont Community College on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3.

“The Union County Student Artist Showcase is the largest art show in Union County,” said Barbara Faulk, executive director of UCCAC in a press release. “The arts council supports and encourages our youth through arts education programs and services and commends these students on such diverse and creative work.”

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Calendar 5.8.15 Friday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. ‘Big Hero 6’ in the Park

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Outdoor Movie Night

Families are welcome to attend a free movie at Crossing Paths Park. Kids’ activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Contact Susan Didier at sdidier@ admin.indiantrail.org or 704-821-2541 for more information.

Attendees are invited to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to watch Big Hero 6 under the stars. Games and activities will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at dusk, or approximately 8 p.m.

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5.9.15 Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Poetry Open Mic Night

Trucks are partnering with Kids First of the Carolinas and Hunter Farms to give back to the community. Kids First feeds families in Union and Mecklenburg counties throughout the summer, when school is out and meals for students are not available.

A monthly, themed event moderated by Kym Gordon Moore, author of “Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit� and “Wings of the Wind: A Cornucopia of Poetry.� The event will follow a Mother’s Day theme.

Three winners of the recently held Ekphrastic Poetry Contest will be announced at the event.

Organizers ask attendees to bring poems about Hunter Farms, 13624 Providence Road, Weddington memories with their mother, grandmother, or anyone they wish to pay tribute to.

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5.9.15 Saturday 9 a.m.

Yoga at the Park An instructor will teach a beginner-level yoga class overlooking the lake. Contact Lindsey Fowler at lindseyfowler@union.co.nc.us or call 704-8433919, ext. 3, to register. There is a $4 fee per car, and attendees should bring their own mat.

Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw 5.15.15 Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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5.11.15 Monday 11 a.m.

Union County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic Greiner Bio-One will pair up with the Union County Chamber of Commerce to present this event at Firethorne Country Club. Beginners and professionals can join for a day on the fairways, followed by dinner in the clubhouse. The entry fee is $150. Contact Linda Costa at 704-2894567 or linda@unioncountycoc.com to register.

Firethorne Country Club, 1108 Firethorne Club Drive, Marvin 5.16.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Disc Golf Tournament

Five screenings will be offered to scan for potential health problems related to the following: blocked arteries, a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, a predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation beat, which is tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. To register and receive a $10 discount off packages priced above $129, call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www. lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

The family-friendly event is followed by a movie night in the park at dusk. There is a $5 individual entry fee for participants in the tournament. First, second and third place gift bags are up for grabs, and will be awarded to both children 14 years old and younger and adults 15 years old and older.

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Calendar 5.16.15 Saturday 9 to 10 a.m.

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5.25.15 Monday 11 a.m. to Noon Memorial Day Ceremony

North Carolina state law requires the owner of The second annual Lake Park Memorial Day every dog, cat and ferret older than 4 months Ceremony will feature veteran speakers, old to have the animal vaccinated against rabies. such as B.L. Starnes, district president of Rabies vaccines will be offered for $10 per Union Power Cooperative, and Marine Corps animal. Pet microchipping will be offered for a Recruiting Staff Sergeant John York. This $15 donation to Friends of Union County Animal year’s keynote speaker is Jason Braase, of the Shelter.

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Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair Waxhaw Elementary School, 1101 Old or blanket.

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5.16.15 Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon Boulevard Bazaar This event provides a one-stop shop for gifts and more. Admission is one box of Quaker Instant Grits to support the First Baptist Church of Indian Trail’s Food for Families ministry. Cost for a vendor table is $15. Contact Sherri at sherrimangum@att.net or 704-893-0026 to sign up as a vendor or for more information.

Veteran’s Pond, 3708 Faith Church Road, Lake Park 5.29.15 Friday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ‘Annie’ in the Park Families are welcome to attend a free movie at Crossing Paths Park. Kids’ activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Contact Susan Didier at sdidier@ admin.indiantrail.org or 704-821-2541 for more information.

FBC Indian Trail Family Life Center, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail 5.16.15 Saturday 5.30.15 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday Waxhaw UMC Yard Sale 6:45 a.m.

Dash ‘N Splash 5K This yard sale will benefit local mission efforts.

Sausage biscuits and coffee will be offered, as well.

Registration and packet pick-up for this event begins at 6:45 a.m. and the run/ Waxhaw United Methodist Church, walk begins at 8 a.m. Other activities include a Kids’ Fun Run, Doggie Dash and awards 200 McDonald St., Waxhaw ceremony. The water park opens at 10 a.m.

Visit www.queencitytiming.com or visit the 5.16.15 & 5.17.15 Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center for more information or to register.

Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & noon to 6 p.m.

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, Waxhaw Art Kaleidoscope 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe This two-day art-centric event, formerly known as Spring Fest, takes place the third weekend in May and showcases a variety of art mediums and handcrafted goods in downtown Waxhaw.

The event includes a juried art contest. Attendees can expect acoustic musical entertainment, street performances and a free Kids Zone complete with carnival rides, inflatables, entertainers and more.

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Warrior soccer ready for a second chance

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Kentucky’s men’s basketball team’s bid for a national championship and an undefeated season was stopped short in the Final Four at the hands of Wisconsin, ending the Wildcats run at 38-1, or as some folks like to say, ‘38 and done or 38 and no.’

After Weddington’s girls’ soccer team sustained a 3-2 loss at Cuthbertson (16-2, 8-2 Southern Carolinas) on April 24, its first and only blemish of the season, the Warriors coach Powell Williams told his players they were going to be the ‘Second Chance Kentucky.’

“I think they realized, ‘Hey, there’s our Kentucky loss. Let’s not lose again.

We can’t lose again. This is ridiculous,’” Williams said. “I told them, ‘(Kentucky) didn’t get a second chance. I’m going to call you the Wildcats until you win the state championship game, because you lost and now you can recover. The question is, are you going to let it happen again?’ I think that’s kind of gelled us a little bit more.”

The Warriors answered the bell and beat Sun Valley (9-9, 3-6 SCC) with an easy 7-1 win.

Weddington (13-1-2, 9-1 SCC) is now riding a three-game winning streak, and is beginning to show a ceiling of potential that appears to keep rising game by game.

Williams said there were moments in Weddington’s 2-1 win at Fort Mill (10-6-2, 9-0 Region III) on April 30 that the Yellowjackets were standing around and watching his team play.

“If you could have taken a five minute

stretch of how the (Warriors) played with the way the ball was moving from a degree difficulty of a five out of five,” Williams said. “… The other team actually kind of stood and watched like, ‘Wow, that was really good.’ And to almost get a goal, and then for them to reload to be like, ‘That’s what we’re supposed to be doing.’”

He added that’s a snapshot moment he’s trying to get his team to replicate for longer periods of time.

Despite their impressive record, Williams thinks Weddington’s best is yet to come.

“I think there’s been moments in games where I’ve kind of gone back and looked at the film and been like, ‘Wow, that was national team worthy. You’d like to show that as a clip on how soccer’s played,’” Williams said.

Williams, who’s coached soccer at Weddington for eight years, is in his seventh season with the school’s girls’ team.

He believes he put state championship caliber teams on the pitch the last five seasons, but the Warriors have fallen short every time, including last season when they lost 2-1 to Chapel Hill in the finals.

Junior midfielder Emily Hilliard said she’s confident her team will play hard as the postseason approaches to avoid letting Williams down.

“I don’t think we’re too cocky, but we need to make sure we use all of our individual talents and put it together as a team,” Hilliard said. “If we can do that, we’ll be dangerous on the field. I see so much potential in them, and I don’t want them to have any regrets. I think the special memories will come from

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playoffs hopefully.”

The roster is stacked with talented individuals, many of whom will play at the next level.

Hilliard is on the verge of committing to Princeton or Richmond, while junior forward Maggie Wadsworth made her pledge to Lehigh.

Sophomore defender Cyan Mercer is committed to Clemson, sophomore midfielder/forward Olivia Odle is committed to Virginia Tech and sophomore midfielder Remi Roberts is committed to the Charlotte 49ers.

Sophomore defender Caroline Horne has yet to commit to a school but has collegiate-level talent.

“These are some high-end Division I programs that you’ve got these kids on and they’re sophomores and juniors,” Williams said. “I’m a pretty lucky coach to coach that kind of talent.

“When you’re good, people expect you to be good. I’m a pretty competitive person. I think most of the kids that come through are competitive.”

The goal for the Warriors since the beginning of the season has been to win a state championship and avenge their disappointing loss last year. The loss to Cuthbertson showed Weddington it can’t function on cruise control, but has to press and hold the pedal down to earn maximum results.

“I feel like that was a good wakeup call for us to know that we’re not invincible,” Wadsworth said. “We have fun when we practice, but before game time, it’s time to turn it on and get serious.”

That mindset will serve Weddington well in the future, especially when it

reaches the postseason.

Though the Warrior program is one of the most intense in the area, Williams isn’t always all business. He knows how important it is for his team to stay loose.

One way he keeps the mood light for his players is by hosting an annual date night right before the playoffs.

“We do all of these fun, quirky things,” Odle said. “We go to coach’s house, and everyone has a date. He asks us intimidating questions to see how well you know your date. It’s really fun. We play soccer, eat and have a fun few hours.”

Wadsworth said Williams sometimes sets up obstacle courses and relays for his players to keep them loose, and bring them closer together as a team.

“I enjoy every practice, Wadsworth said. “It seems like we have fun every time. Coach really tries to put together good practices and team bonding activities for us. It’s always a really exciting atmosphere.”

Williams’s creative approach to coaching has helped his players from checking out during the mundane moments and low points of the season following the disappointing loss to the Cavaliers, game cancellations and weather delays.

Combine those roadblocks with the lofty expectations, and it’s been an up-and-down season for the Warriors.

However, Williams and the Warriors have been able to keep their eye on the prize – a state championship.

Time will tell if Weddington will live up to its name ‘Second Chance Kentucky,’ but the Warriors will scrap like wildcats to reach their goal. www.unioncountyweekly.com

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Carter takes the helm at Marvin Ridge Marvin Ridge has named Lake Norman offensive coordinator Aubrey Carter its next football coach.

“Mr. Carter’s desire to make a positive impact on our student athletes, his background and experiences, his knowledge, and his passion for football are evident and well-aligned with what we were looking for in our selection process,” Marvin Ridge principal Donna Cook said in a news release from the school.

“We look forward to Mr. Carter’s leadership within our school community and for our football program.”

Carter, who spent the last 13 seasons with the Wildcats, takes the reigns of a struggling program. He replaces former Carolina Panthers fullback, Brad Hoover, who left the Mavericks after one season for the same position at Cannon.

The Mavericks have been searching for its identity since former head coach Scott Chadwick left the team after a 10-2 (4-1 SCC) finish in 2011. Marvin Ridge has gone a combined 12-23 (5-10 SCC) the past three seasons.

Carter comes from a winning program.

He engineered a Lake Norman offense that averaged 42 points per game on its way to a 13-2 record and fourth round appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4AA state playoffs last season.

“I chose Marvin Ridge because I feel that we can build a successful football program with the support of our administration and football community,” Carter said in the release. “I look forward to coaching this group of young men, that are willing to work hard to build a successful program.”

He also spent some time as the

Wildcats defensive coordinator during his tenure at Lake Norman.

Carter is a graduate of Mars Hills College, where he earned four varsity football letters as an offensive lineman.

He will teach physical education at Marvin Ridge.

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Will Pleasants signed to continue his basketball career at Methodist University.

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Pleasants signs with Methodist Central Academy at Lake Park senior guard Will Pleasants signed with Methodist University in Fayetteville to continue his basketball career.

He’s the school’s first student athlete to sign a National Letter of Intent to play a sport at the collegiate level.

“This is about a young man who had a dream to play basketball on the next level,” Central Academy at Lake Park coach Dale Similton said in a news release from the school.

“Because of his prayers, dedication and commitment, he is going to fulfill that dream. I’m proud to have won the respect of this talented young man who I believe will be a blessing to others because of his faith in God.” The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Pleasants finished his high school career with 956 points, was named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year three times and guided the Eagles to three conference tournament championships.

Pleasants averaged 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game this season to help Central Academy at Lake Park finish 16-9 overall and 7-3 in Charlotte Area Christian play.

Mavs building for championship run

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Marvin Ridge boys’ lacrosse team is out to finish the job.

The Mavericks went 18-2 (6-0 Conference 12) and advanced to the N.C. High School Athletic Association state championship last season, where they lost to Cardinal Gibbons, 11-8.

Marvin Ridge lost Riley McDermott and brothers Jonah and Jason Moore to graduation, a talented trio that took their lacrosse talents to Furman University.

McDermott, who was a two-time high school All-American while at Marvin Ridge, earned SoCon Freshman of the Year honors after a successful rookie season with the Paladins.

“We lost those three big guys and a pretty good senior class as it was, but these guys on this team have risen to the occasion,” www.unioncountyweekly.com

Marvin Ridge coach John Dodd said.

“They’ve done a really good job of coming together as a team and playing together as a team.”

The Mavericks (15-2, 8-0) haven’t skipped a beat despite the exodus elite talent.

“We kind of kept playing like nothing really changed that much, and we’re pretty much the same team,” Marvin Ridge senior defender Dugan McDermott said. “We’ve got the same rhythm going. We’ve got the same goals. I don’t think it was that difficult of a transition. It’s noticeable, but I don’t think it was that difficult.”

McDermott, the younger brother of Riley, and senior midfielder Jack Rich have stepped up to fill those leadership roles, and have provided the Mavs with stellar play this season.

Rich is tied for second on the team

Metrolina soccer poised for postseason Metrolina Christian Academy’s girls’ soccer team (17-2, 12-1 MAC) won the regular season league title, but lost, 2-1, to Gaston Christian (15-5, 12-3) on April 30.

The Warriors blanked High Point Christian Academy, 5-0, on May 5 to get the bad taste out of their mouths, and have set their jaws for the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 3A state playoffs.

“They’ve responded well,” Metrolina Christian coach Andrew Kell said. “They’ve been resilient all season long. We’ve been down in several other matches, and had been willing to gut it out.

“One of our goals at the beginning of the season was to host a first round state playoff game. The loss the other night I hope didn’t hurt us too much in our overall seeding.”

Senior Paige Thompson leads the Warriors’ scoring efforts this season with 22 goals. Sophomore Hope Estevez leads the team in assists (18) and has added an impressive 21 goals.

Mavericks win regional match Marvin Ridge boys’ golf team won the NCHSAA 3A regional championship at Irish Creek in Kannapolis with a 293, while Tyler Brown was the runner-up in individual play, firing a 69 on May 4.

The Mavericks will compete in the state championship at the Longleaf Golf & Country Club in Pinehurst on May 11 and 12.

“We’re super excited,” Marvin Ridge in goals with 25 and has dished out nine assists, while McDermott has a team-high 13 takeaways.

McDermott said Marvin Ridge can get sloppy sometimes, but it’s nothing the Mavericks can’t fix.

“Our coaches ride us sometimes,” Rich said. “We like to mess around out here and have fun, but they know when we need to be serious in certain drills. They’ll bring us in to make sure we know what we’re doing, make sure we know that it’s time to get serious and get work done, so we can get ready for the next game or prepare for whatever game or goal we have ahead of us.”

Rich added they want to finish hard, and change the results of last season.

“We want to finish as a family,” Rich said.

“We stick together through the end. How we go about that is through teamwork and working hard out here at practice, making sure we take the necessary steps that we need to beat the teams as a team, as a

coach Albert Webster said. “The guys are playing great. They’re doing a great job, so we’re really happy.

“I really enjoy seeing the players having fun playing golf and being together.

They really pull for each other. I think we’ve got great team, and [are] having a good time out there.”

He added the goal for Marvin Ridge is to win the 3A state championship.

“We’re doing everything we can to prepare, and be ready to take advantage of our opportunity,” Webster said.

Sophomore Zack Swanson, who was the Southern Carolinas Conference Player of the Year, has been a stalwart for the Mavericks this season, while Brown, Ty Kozlowski and Will Frye also have played major roles in the team’s success.

“These guys are doing all the hard work and preparing themselves and dealing with the pressure and hitting the great shots,” Webster said. “It’s really terrific to be able to work with them.”

Porter Ridge’s golf season ends at regionals Porter Ridge’s boys’ golf team performed well in coach David Scholl’s first year at the helm.

The Pirates finished second in the Southwestern 4A in the regular season and in the conference tournament, and placed fifth in the regional round of the NCHSAA 4A state playoffs on May 4 with a team score of 320.

Team MVP’s Christian Bailey and Sean O’Connor steered the Pirates ship this season with their play. Bailey shot a 78 at regionals, while O’Connor shot a 79.

They both medaled five times this season.

“Their work ethic is a great example for the rest of the team to follow, as their hard work has resulted in lower and more consistent scoring,” Scholl said.

family and working hard.”

Dodd added they would like to get back to “the dance,” but knows it’s a long road to reach that point.

Marvin Ridge will lose 15 seniors to graduation, but Dodd is excited about what’s to come.

“We’ve got young guys stepping up,” Dodd said. “We have a JV program that’s been strong. There’s a lot of talent in the pipeline and I feel like we have a good shot at doing well in the future.”

Dodd, who is in his seventh season as the coach at Marvin Ridge, said it’s taken a long time to get the program to where it is now.

He gives credit to his longtime assistant John DeLucia for helping the Mavs achieve success in the sport.

“He’s my right hand man, and he does a great job,” Dodd said.

The Mavericks begin postseason play when Community School of Davidson visits on May 12.

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