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Honoring those who have fallen, and those still answering the call
Left to Right: Front Row – Mike Demartini, Harley Sefcik, Steve Lusia, Brian Pethel, Chris DeMaio; Second Row – Ken Evans, Kim Crooks, Werner Thomisser, John Houston; Back Row – Nancy Anderson, Andy Anderson, Michael Carver, Unidentified, John Woods, “Doc” Fairchild, Dennis Photo courtesy of Providence Volunteer Fire Department Riggs, Kenny Schott.
First responders and veterans unveil “Old Glory” flag in lead up to Memorial Day by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com
WEDDINGTON – A Weddington resident memorialized fallen veterans and first responders while also honoring locals who have dedicated their lives to serving residents by temporarily donating an antique American flag to the Providence Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) on Thursday, May 21. John Houston IV, son of PVFD boardmember John Houston III, loaned the department a 48-star flag to commemorate the work of the Providence Volunteer Fire Department, which has 48 members. The department used the opportunity
to invite any veterans living in Weddington to its station on Hemby Road to congregate before Memorial Day weekend and take a photo with the flag. More than 20 residents, veterans and first responders met at the department on Thursday evening to hear a few words from PVFD Chief Kenny Schott and former Weddington Mayor and Air Force veteran Nancy Anderson before listening to Houston IV explain the origins of the flag. On July 4, 1912, the U.S. flag grew to 48 stars due to the addition of New Mexico in January 1912. The flag was official (see Memorial Day on page 11)
Waxhaw plans for the future by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com
WAXHAW – Waxhaw is known for its “small-town charm,” but also continues to grow as a lively community for young families in North Carolina. This year Nerdwallet.com named Waxhaw the No. 1 “best city in North Carolina for young families” and Safewise Reports acknowledged Waxhaw as No. 21 out of 50 of the “safest cities in North Carolina.” Mayor Daune Gardner said this is what makes Waxhaw special – and challenging – and is at the crux of why town officials are working toward the future. “The challenge moving forward is to accommodate that growth without losing Waxhaw’s charm and community togetherness,” she said. “It’s figuring out how to grow a downtown that maintains a critical mass for the suburban type of growth in the landscape, while bolstering the core in a manner that continues to draw activity and connectivity.” Town officials have currently entered a planning period – approving the town’s financial management plan through advisement from Centralina Council of Government (CCOG) Executive Director Jim Prosser, Town Manager Warren Wood managing the revision of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and updating Waxhaw’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. (see Waxhaw on page 10)
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‘Young Voices’ travel far by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com
WAXHAW – Eleven-year-old Waxhaw resident Jordan Krafft had the opportunity of a lifetime. He and his mother, Bettylyn Krafft, traveled to New York City with Young Voices of the Carolinas, where the choir performed at Carnegie Hall for the National Treble Honors Choir festival on Saturday, May 23. “I really thought it was cool, because I am only 11 and most people don’t get to perform there their whole lives,� said Jordan. Young Voices of the Carolinas is a private three-choir performing group founded by Sandy Holland, former artistic director of Charlotte Children’s Choir, this year. She started the group to give students the opportunity to learn music theory and develop their voices through a range of different types of music and traveling experiences. “It’s my passion and I really want to give it to these kids,� said Holland. Holland created three choirs for students 7 to 18 years old coming from all over the greater Charlotte area, including singers from Mint Hill, Waxhaw and south Charlotte. One beginning/ intermediate group is dedicated to the younger and less experienced students.
The other two groups are advanced groups only optional for middle school and high school students. She currently has 100 students enrolled and capped out her total choir size at 120. Holland wants to keep it small to ensure the students receive an intimate learning experience, while also providing enough range to fill the sections. She also said it’s important to have enough time to teach each student how to read music. “The study of music has been directly linked to academic success ‌ and will add another level to their singing capabilities,â€? she said. The choirs have three namesake performances in the fall and spring and a holiday performance in November or December. They also plan to perform for the Southeastern American Guild of Organist on July 4, Davidson’s Holiday Gala and with Carolina Voices “The Singing Christmas Treeâ€? next year. Their season runs from September to May, and the advanced groups tour during the summer months. Holland said she felt fortunate 37 of her advanced choir singers had the chance to perform at Carnegie Hall, which she said happened because of the relationships she’s built with her colleagues over the years.
to New York or on a plane, let alone Carnegie Hall,� she said. “Sharing in their firsts was amazing.� Bettylyn Krafft said Jordan was one of those experiencing his first time in New York City. They toured all over New York City those five days – visiting places like Central Park, Times Square, Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial and the Empire State Building. She also described how majestic Carnegie Hall was, with its rich tapestry, stadium seating and sound acoustics. This was Jordan’s third year performing with a choir group – he was with Holland for two years with the Charlotte Children’s Choir – and she said he was in awe on that stage because of how far he’d come in such a short time. Krafft said it’s been a whirlwind experience that she felt fortunate to give her son. “Anytime the kids get to (travel), we are glad to take it up, to give them more opportunities,“ she said. “Sandy has done a remarkable job; she goes out of her way to give them the best overall experience.� As for Jordan, this has solidified his desires to grow as a singer. “I know I’m always going to sing,� he said. Visit www.yvotc.org for more information or contact Holland at sandy@ yvotc.org to sign up for auditions happening now.
Young Voices of the Carolinas singers pose outside of Carnegie Hall. Photo courtesy of Young Voices of the Carolinas
Tom Shelton, a composer originally from Greensboro who teaches at Westminster Choir College in New Jersey, was invited to perform at the festival with his choice of four choir groups nationwide. Holland’s group was the only youth group he invited to participate. Holland’s students have practiced the music – ranging from classical to jazz and a compilation of patriotic songs– since November. The group only had six hours of practice with Shelton and the other singers from Wednesday through Saturday last week. Holland said the music was incredible and she loved watching them blossom under Shelton’s instructions, but her favorite part was watching their faces light up as they took center stage. “There were kids that had never been
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New dance studio to bring big names and new attitude to dancing in Stallings by Juan Carlos Gonzalez news@unioncountyweekly.com
STALLINGS – “I started dancing when I was 18 months old,” said 26-year-old Kristin Carriker. After college and a couple of years in the corporate world, Carriker decided to drop her long-term goal of attending law school and follow the “calling” that had beckoned since she was a toddler. On June 1, her dance academy Energy Dance Complex (EDC) will open its doors to the Stallings community and the surrounding area. “I’ve always danced,” said Carriker, who has danced competitively and practiced ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom and acrobatic dancing, among other genres. “I’ve done a little bit of everything.” Carriker began assisting dance teachers in high school and then teaching her own classes in college. EDC is the culmination of a dream she has been aiming for since she began teaching dance 10 years ago. In early 2014, she found a small studio for sale in Stallings. She purchased the assets, though classes under previous ownership will continue until the end of May. In the meantime, she’s building clientele by registering students and teaching private lessons. Carriker said Energy Dance Complex will, from the onset, focus on technique, proper training and preparing students “for what lays beyond the studio,” whether it be for recreation or professional competition. The school will welcome boys and girls of all ages, and offer programs for adults interested in learning to dance. “Dancing is for all, not just girls,” she said. Every instructor at the academy has won multiple awards and participated in several competitions. Carriker has danced with world-renowned personalities in the field, such as Travis Wall and Mia Michaels of “So You Think You Can Dance” fame. In the coming year, dancers at EDC will work with Michaels, Wall and other well-known dance personalities, including Fik Shun and musician Bobby Newberry. Some of these choreographers will teach master classes at the Stallings location, Carriker said. The school also will host one of the only two certified acrobatics instructors in the state. Carriker said she will push for her teachers and students to embody the energy and philosophy of her school. “Energy Dance Complex will strive to develop talent to the fullest potential in every individual student while Page 4 • May 28 to June 3, 2015 • Union County Weekly
enhancing s a f e t y awareness, teamwork, and dedication,” Carriker said. “Cutting edge choreography, costumes and music will prepare Kristin Carriker dancers for a professional dance career. A structured, hardworking environment will prepare dancers for any future, whether they plan to be dancers, artists, lawyers, doctors or stay-at-home parents.” The trajectory of Carriker’s life didn’t always seem directed to a point in which she’d lead a studio of her own. At times, it seemed like merely a pipe dream. Carriker majored in political science in college. Upon graduating, she took a year to become a certified paralegal. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for a couple of years and taught dancing on the side, but she was unhappy professionally. “After working in the corporate world for a year, I realized sitting at a computer’s not what I’m meant to do,” she said. Then came another realization: the extra workload of pursuing law school would mean giving up dance. “It was too much work, I couldn’t do both, and I just didn’t want to give up dance.” Carriker said. She realized dancing was undoubtedly her calling and decided to make it her career path, quit her job and move to Albemarle with her husband in fall 2013. “I'm very excited to open my own studio. I've been thinking about it for a while and I think it's the best decision for me right now. I'm hopeful that it'll be a huge success,” she said. Until the opening on June 1, Carriker will be at the studio on weekdays between 4 and 8 p.m. ready to meet prospective students or answer any inquiries. EDC is located at 3752 Pleasant Plains Road. Company auditions will be held June 7 at 1:30 p.m., and summer classes begin June 8. Prospective students or parents also can email energydancecomplex@gmail. com to register for classes. Visit www. energydancecomplex.com for more information. www.unioncountyweekly.com
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Wesley Chapel Friends of Parks & Rec. host inaugural Pig in the Park by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com
Wesley Chapel Friends of Parks & Recreation held its inaugural Pig in the Park Barbecue Cook-Off at Dogwood Park on May 16. Seven teams competed in the barbecue event. Waxhaw’s Five Stones Church won first place; second place went to The Sizzlin’ Pigs; and third place when to Butts of Mayhem. Professional barbecue restaurateur Marty Ferrell, Wesley Chapel Mayor Brad Horvath and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Como served as judges for the event, which an estimated 700 people attended. Proceeds from the first annual event went toward Dogwood Parks in hopes of raising funds for an amphitheater cover. “We were delighted with the event,” said Sondra Bradford, of Wesley Chapel Friends of Parks & Recreation. “We had a good turnout and things went very smoothly, especially considering this was our first time doing it. We’re already looking forward to next year. Bradford said the group submitted a check to Wesley Chapel for $1,014, which will go toward Dogwood Park improvements. “We’re really hoping to grow it next year and have more teams and really make it bigger and better,” she said. “But we’re
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INDIAN TRAIL – In the May 21 to 27 issue of Union County Weekly, a story about the grand opening of Crooked Creek Park in Indian Trail repeatedly listed June 30 as the date of the event. The event is actually taking place on Saturday, May 30. Union County Weekly apologizes for any confusion caused by this oversight.
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Indian Trail recognized for Carolina Courts pass program INDIAN TRAIL – The Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) recently awarded the town of Indian Trail a Region of Excellence Award in the Improving Quality of Life category for the Town’s Resident Recreational Pass (RRP) program, according to a news release. CCOG’s Region of Excellence Awards recognize its member governments that have helped the region’s economy and jobs, control the cost of government and improve quality of life, according to the release. The Improving Quality of Life category, according to its criteria, is awarded to a community that best leverages resources to
improve the quality of life for its citizens and offers an innovative program that enhances social equity and encourages community participation through public and private sector leadership. Indian Trail’s RRP program at Carolina Courts was the result of the town capitalizing on a business-retention opportunity. Through this program, Indian Trail residents receive access to Carolina Courts during the organization’s “open gym” hours at no additional cost, according to the release. “A simple, unbiased registration process gives Indian Trail residents access to a state-of-the-art recreational facility, and this distinct quality-of-life benefit is attributed to the town’s innovative public-private partnership with Carolina Courts,” the release read. Since the program began in January 2014, more than 3,000 residents have registered for the pass, Town Manager Joe Fivas said in the release. “The Region of Excellence Award recognizes the town of Indian Trail for its tireless work to provide residents with a high quality of life,” Fivas added. “The town is proud to bring everyone in the community the health and wellness benefits of recreational activities through the Resident Recreational Pass program.” Residents can fill out an application for the Resident Recreational Pass program at the Indian Trail Administrative Building, located at 130 Blythe Drive, or find an application online on the town’s website, www.IndianTrail.org. CCOG is the state-designated lead regional organization for its nine-county region and is one of 16 regional councils in the state. The organization represents more than 60 county and municipal governments and encompasses a population of close to 2 million people. Contact Lindsey Edmonds, Indian Trail Communications Coordinator, at 704-8212542 or ledmonds@admin.indiantrail.org for more information.
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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County from May 19 to May 26, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Indian Trail • Bryan Kenneth Sparks, Waffle House, 13700 E. Independence Blvd.: Vandalism. May 19 • Scott Michael Schuster, 1000 block of Ponape Court: Failure to appear. May 19 • Curtis Landon Dejong, 3000 block of Alice Flagg Lane: Failure to appear. May 19 • Alexis Marie Gray, 2100 block of Younts Road: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 19 • Danielle Christine Caro, 2100 block of Younts Road: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 19 • Christopher Louis Smith, 1000 block of Bikar Court: Felony breaking and entering. May 19 • Adrienne Leigh Anderson, 2000 block of Centerview Drive: Driving while impaired. May 22 • Richard Alan Watts, 4600 block of Babbling Brook Court: Failure to appear. May 22 • Justin Alan Martin, 3400 block of Creek Trail Road: Failure to appear. May 23 • Luther Joseph Weathers, 3010 block of Salmon River Drive: Larceny from a person. May 24 • Dean Edward Dickerson, 5800 block of Barefoot Lane: Assault on female. May 24 • Robert Patrick Parris, 5020 block of North Rocky River Road: Communicating threats. May 24 • Joshua Murphy Strong, 7500 block of Sparkleberry Drive: Possession of marijuana. May 24 • Jalin Shaquille Roseboro, 4800 Rogers Road: Order for arrest. May 24 • Naquon John Stewart, 2000 block of Monaco Court: Possession of marijuana. May 24 • Jason Alan Phillips, 500 block of Gribble Road: Resisting, delaying and obstructing arrest. May 25
• Steven Russell Wilhelm, 5800 block of Bridgeway Drive: Assault on handicapped person. May 26
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Stallings • Antonio Alexander Williams, U.S. 74 near Smith Farm Road: Possession of marijuana. May 20 • Genatus Jerrell Cooper, 4200 block of Scarlet Street: Assault on female. May 20 • Sharmane Nicole Burch, 4200 block of Scarlet Street: First degree arson. May 20 • Dimitrick Devon Marsh, 100 block of Marquis Court: Failure to appear. May 20 • Kristin Marie Young, 300 block of Stallings Road: Hit and run. May 21 • Erick Joel Padilla, 12800 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of burglar’s tools: May 25
Wesley Chapel • Andrew Michael Troyer, 310 block of WaxhawIndian Trail Road: Attempt first-degree sexual offense. May 19 • Thomas Neal Wheeler, 1010 block of Underwood Road: Second-degree rape. May 21
The following incidents were reported between May 19 and 26 in western Union County, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Hemby Bridge Property Theft • 5600 block of Beverly Drive: Trailer, aluminum ramps and scrap aluminum, worth $1,005 total, stolen. May 20 • 5500 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road: $500 trailer stolen. May 21
• 110 block of Silver Glen Lane: Breaking and entering into residence; no items listed as stolen. May 20 • 3200 block of Fairington Drive: Breaking and entering into residence; no items listed as stolen. May 22 • 4000 block of Holly Villa Circle: Televisions and laptop, worth $1,300, stolen when home broken into. May 25
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• 7600 block of Stinson Hartis Road: Honda 4-Wheeler and Garmin GPS, worth $3,100 total, stolen when vehicle broken into. May 21
• 2600 block of Unionville-Indian Trail Road: $100 in damage to mailbox and $500 in damage to Nissan Altima in vandalism incident. May 20 • 1000 block of Holly Park Drive: $500 in damage Wolf 500 Scooter in vandalism incident. May 20 • Porter Ridge High School, 2839 Ridge Road: $500 worth of spray paint damage and $225 worth of damage to lock in vandalism incident. May 22 • 2000 block of Tiger Eye Avenue: $500 worth of damage to Chrysler Town & County during vandalism incident. May 23 • 1000 block of Horton Ridge Court: $25 worth of damage to fence post in vandalism incident. May 23 • 200 block of Gribble Road: $250 in damage to van in vandalism incident. May 25
Fraud
Property Theft • 5210 block of Old Charlotte Highway: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 20 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: Lanterns, snap hooks, gloves and swivels, worth about $148 total, stolen from business. May 21 • Walgreens, 13720 E. Independence Blvd.: $150 worth of vitamins stolen from business. May 23 • 6600 block of Old Monroe Road: $6 worth of clothing stolen from person. May 23 • 2000 block of Galena Chase Drive: $1,000 vehicle trailer stolen. May 25
Drugs
• 300 block of Unionville-Indian Trail Road: Obtaining property by false pretenses. May 23
Stallings Drugs • 13500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana. May 19
Wesley Chapel Fraud
• 1400 block of Wesley Chapel Road: Possession of marijuana. May 21 • 620 South Indian Trail Road: Possession of marijuana. May 22 • 4600 block of Old Monroe Road: Possession of marijuana. May 22 • 4100 block of Blanchard Circle: Possession of marijuana. May 23 • 4800 block of Rogers Road: Possession of marijuana. May 24
• 5900 block of Weddington Road: Obtaining property by false pretenses. May 22
Property Theft • 5200 block of Willow Run Drive: Pit Bull stolen. May 21.
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• Rossini’s Pizza Pasta, 13803A Hwy. 74 W. – 98.5 • Taco Bell, 13710 E. Independence Blvd. – 98
The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from May 20 to 26.
28110 • The Country Grill, 4002 Concord
Lowest Score: • Wendy’s, 1245 W. Roosevelt Blvd., 28110 – 94.5 Violations included: Sanitizer solution not at proper concentration; chili held at improper temperature after three-and-a-half hours of reheating; slaw held above proper temperature for more than four hours; boxes of fries on floor in walk-in freezer; and improper cooling methods being used.
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Waxhaw Board of Commissioners accepted CCOG’s Financial Management Plan for the town at its Tuesday, May 12 meeting. Prosser recommended the town develop five strategies for long-term success: hire more fulltime staff to invest in experiential knowledge of processes and infrastructure; develop a cost-to-serve model for residential and commercial development; invest in inspectors to ensure everything is built to standard; create an economic analysis with the information provided from Waxhaw’s Comprehensive Plan; and research sustainable ways to impact financial costs of development and infrastructure in the future. Prosser commended the board’s willingness to prepare for the town’s future financial viability. “This is one of the few communities in this state that has undertaken the initiative to take on this job,� he said. During the same meeting, Wood presented the board with a timeline for the revision of the UDO. Town staff will work from May through July reviewing, drafting and meeting with consultants and the public before finalizing the UDO. Wood said the new UDO would
simplify the town’s development process. “Under our current UDO, too much has to be approved by the board; sometimes it takes an applicant a year to get plans approved,� he said. The largest undertaking comes with the revision of Waxhaw’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan that was last adopted in 2009. “When Waxhaw’s first Comprehensive Plan was adopted, there was an intent to take it further,� said Gardner. “It was very general and didn’t get into the detail we need to see now.� The Comprehensive Plan will pull together recommendations from 10 town plans, including the Downtown Waxhaw Vision Plan and Future Land Use Plan; five county and regional plans, including the Western Union County Local Area Regional Transportation Plan and Union County’s Comprehensive Plan; and address issues brought to the board by community members, business leaders, field experts and consultants. The topics that will be addressed in the plan include: land use and growth, management, transportation, economic development, municipal services and infrastructure, parks and recreation, natural and environmental resources, historic preservation and cultural resources. The board elected David Godfrey in
January, a 13-year planning board member, as chairman to oversee the plan’s revisions with the support of 11 committee members. The board met with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss the committee’s progress. Godfrey and Jason Epley, a consultant from Benchmark Planning, updated the board on the committee’s public input sessions. The committee created a “This is My Waxhaw� campaign and distributed 15,000 advertisements asking residents to comment on how they define Waxhaw and what changes they would like to see take place in their community. Between 350 and 400 community members participated in a public forum, comment board, collective video, photography and social media campaign and table meetings over the last couple of months. Godfrey said most of the public discussed traffic concerns, such as bottleneck traffic downtown, widening Rea Road to a four-way lane and addressing traffic patterns coming from Indian Land, South Carolina, via Highway 75. “The greatest challenge will be helping the town determine the most important implementation steps given the many competing priorities and limited resources,� Epley said. The steering committee hopes to finalize the plan by October, but it could
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change, depending on public response and the depth with which each topic is dissected. The board will set up a tentative timeline schedule of when topics will be tackled, so community members who are interested in participating will know when to attend meetings. The information will be available on the town’s website at www.waxhaw.com. “We want to incorporate the character of the people at the center of the plan,� said Godfrey. He said it’s going to be a difficult task, but he is passionate about the future of Waxhaw. “If you love Waxhaw the way I do, you are willing to work to make it a better place to live,� he said. Gardener felt pleased with the work the steering committee has completed so far and looks forward to what issues will be brought to the table. “Traffic, infrastructure and more voices to our community changes the nature of the conversation to some extent,� she said. “The core of the community hasn’t changed in 125 years, but we need to continue to work hard – pulling together the nostalgia, quality of life and the needs and interest of this community.� Waxhaw residents are encouraged to join the conversation at www.bench markplanning.com/waxhaw or via social media using #thisismywaxhaw.
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for 47 years, through both World Wars and eight presidents. On a receipt from the Swannanoa, North Carolina, antique store from which Houston IV bought the flag, the store’s proprietor wrote a note stating the flag had been a funeral flag and had flown over the U.S. Capitol Building. The flag is heavily worn and has not been recently washed, according to the note. “(The flag is) a symbol of support for the concerned citizens of Weddington, to tell the firefighters that we’re not here with them all the time to support them, but this can be a reminder of the consistent support for them,” Houston said. “Every time they look at that flag they can think, ‘You’re not alone.’ We’re with you and we’re not going to forget you.” Houston said the event was a way to draw a comparison between the service of military abroad and first responders domestically. “It’s very important to remember (veterans’) service, because we tend to forget what they’ve done for this country,” he said. “(First responders are) continuing that on in a different way. They are our local defense against hazards, disasters and medical issues and anything else that can happen, so are the policemen. It’s just something the citizens should not forget.” Anderson, wearing full Air Force regalia, said she attended the event on Thursday to honor the first responders who serve the neighborhood she lives in. “I actually came to honor the firefighters because they are our homeland security, they are the ones who protect us,” she said. “When we’re on the ground bleeding, whether from a natural disaster or a terrorist attack, they’re the ones who come; not me, it’s them. That’s why it’s so important to have community support.” While addressing the crowd, Anderson pointed out that the 48-star “Old Glory” flag represented the country when PVFD www.unioncountyweekly.com
began serving the area in 1954. The group of veterans in attendance, all of them Weddington residents, lined up for a photo in front of the flag with PVFD members before breaking off and chatting about town politics and Memorial Day plans with fellow residents. Weddington resident and Air Force veteran Andy Anderson echoed Nancy Anderson’s thoughts about the importance of including first responders in ceremonies for veterans. “It’s very important that people on the front line and EMS and volunteer firefighters are remembered, and we always recognize that and they’re always in our hearts and minds and in our prayers,” he said. Weddington Councilmember Pamela Hadley said she was drawn to the event to show her respects to veterans who had laid down their lives for the country, but also to hear the history of the flag. “The fact that the history of the flag is so unique, I thought it was a nice gesture for a citizen to donate it,” Hadley said. “I think it was gracious of the citizen to want the flag hung here, especially with Memorial Day weekend coming.” Although the event focused on veterans and first responders and the work they’ve done in the past, some talk at the flag unveiling revolved around anxieties regarding the recent termination of PVFD’s contract with the town of Weddington and the plan for Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department to take over operations at the Hemby Road station. Multiple PVFD officials spoke of wanting to hold similar events to this one annually, with the hope that the department will still be operating at this time next year. “It’s just a great feeling to give something to recognize all of the veterans for all their hard work they give to this country,” Schott said. “That’s all we’re doing, and we’d really love to make this a yearly event.”
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Music comes to life on the computer screen by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com
WESLEY CHAPEL – Tommy Wilson, music teacher at Wesley Chapel Elementary School, has implemented a nationally used, digital program as an interactive way to teach music education at the school. Wilson uses Quaver’s Marvelous World of Music, a DVD- and computer-based program that uses interactive videos, activities and quirky characters to teach music concepts while keeping students engaged. The music teacher characterizes the program as “Monty Python meets Bill Nye the Science Guy meets music education.� Wilson discovered the program at the National Association for Music Education’s annual conference and began using trials of the program in his daily classrooms. Wilson approached Wesley Chapel Principal Dr. Wendy Gravely to request the school purchase a yearlong license to the program to allow more interactive music education, as well as integrate other curriculums and district-wide curriculum goals, such as globalization. Gravely said she saw the program, which costs from $1,000 to $1,200 – the cost of a xylophone – in action and feels Quaver carries out globalization and considers the decision to implement the program as
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a “no brainer.� Wesley Chapel is the only Union County public school to use Quaver, Wilson said, and the school has started using the program since the beginning of the school year. Students engage in music education once a week for 40 minutes, which Wilson believes isn’t much time to convey information efficiently. Quaver has an at-home app called Q Student, where students can practice the songs and activities, as well as complete assessments on mobile devices and computers, and is accessed in the school’s computer lab, so students can extend their learning beyond the classroom. “When I go by the playground, I hear them singing the songs they sing in class,� Wilson said. Before implementing the program, Wilson, currently in his third year at Wesley Chapel, used a personalized curriculum along with “Spotlight on Music,� the district’s curriculum, which most teachers
use. He felt the curriculum had its merits, but he felt the resources were “all over the place� with CDs, paper materials and other items, and he didn’t feel the students were engaged. “Some of the songs can be dry in (curriculum and paper music books) and I would kind of have to force them on the kids. With these, they say, ‘Oh, yeah! I get to sing “Stinky Pirates� (one of the songs),’ and they’re excited about it,� he said. “They recognize the screens when the come up now. “It used to be a ‘dog-and-pony show.’ I used to be like, ‘Hey guys, check it out.’ I’d show them an instrument and that would hold their attention for a little bit, but there was no depth to the lesson. With (Quaver), there is depth to the lesson and they’re having fun the entire time.� The music teacher tries to move away from paper worksheets and textbooks and use more 21st century, digital materials, he said. Wilson appreciates that the program updates regularly and keeps the material fresh for students. “It’s real content, it’s real stuff,� he added. Students can learn about dynamic signs, music history, music theory and other music-related information, then
they carry out their knowledge through playing xylophones, drums and other instruments. Wilson said the music history component “blows him away,� as students remember the backstories of composers such as Mozart and Beethoven, and retain the information from the interactive videos. Wesley Chapel also has performed musicals provided by Quaver that included dialogue in addition to music. The music teacher can customize the lesson and curriculum to fit district standards and finds himself spending more time teaching and less time planning what to teach. Wilson said some other teachers are critical of the program, and it’s met with apprehension because of its cost and other details. “They’ll say, ‘Well that’s as expensive as a xylophone.’ Yeah, but how many people are going to play that xylophone (per class)? One, one in class. So (Quaver) will get your entire school (involved),� he said. Although the program doesn’t provide tangible materials, the students retain the songs, skills and knowledge the program teaches them, he said. “Students are excelling in how to read and play music,� Gravely said. Visit www.quavermusic.com for more information about the program.
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Weddington English teacher earns Beginning Teacher of the Year by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com
WEDDINGTON – Weddington High School’s (WHS) Marisa DiFronzo believes relationships make a difference in the classroom. Her passion to positively influence future generations in her English classes earned her the 2015 Beginning Teacher of the Year for the College of Education at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). The award recognizes “an outstanding beginning teacher who is a graduate of UNCC’s undergraduate teacher education programs,” who is in his or her first three years of teaching, according to the school’s website. “During her time at WHS, she has emerged as one of the most dynamic educators in our school building. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and she has the highest of expectations for her students,” Weddington Principal Jonathan Bowers said in a news release. “She possesses the ability to motivate her students to perform at their best and sparks students' natural curiosity for exploring the nature of their subject matter beyond her classroom. She routinely incorporates engaging, thought-provoking activities into her lesson and masterfully facilitates content into a fashion that inspires students to achieve highlevel outcomes.” DiFronzo initially pursued teaching because she wanted to make a positive difference with future generations and felt the classroom was the best place to do it. “It was the idea and capability to influence future generations in a profound way,” she said. She felt high school students would allow her to make the most impact, which led her to Weddington High School while student teaching at UNCC. DiFronzo was an educator throughout her early years as a tutor and dance teacher, and found connecting with others helped them succeed. The English teacher graduated from Sun Valley High School and served as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow at UNCC. DiFronzo felt Teaching Fellows gave her extended opportunities throughout her undergraduate career, where she attended multiple conferences and met likeminded people, which helped guide her career path. The North Carolina General Assembly voted to end the Teaching Fellows Program in 2011. This spring, the final class of nearly 500 Teaching Fellows graduated and entered public school classrooms around the state. DiFronzo hopes the state implements a similar program because she feels it would be “very influential,” “powerful” and “rewarding” as Teaching Fellows confirmed her decision www.unioncountyweekly.com
to go into teaching. DiFronzo, who is in her third paid year at Weddington, tries to continue making connections with her students through English. She has a passion for literature and feels the skills developed in English are important to students’ success. She is the founding advisor of Weddington’s Literary Society, which she considered more than a book club, but a chance for students to share their love for literature with the community. “I want to break the stigma of a book club being ‘not cool,’” DiFronzo said. “We wanted to break that stigma and say, ‘It’s worth discussing.’” DiFronzo seeks to continue building relationships with her students in the classroom and in clubs to develop student success. “You have the chance to change someone’s life, change someone’s mind and make them think differently,” she said. “I (like) seeing students reach their maximum potential and striving for the best. Seeing that moment when they naturally embody so much talent and seeing them tap into it and create something they’re passionate about is so important.” DiFronzo finds it gratifying to see the changes she makes in her students and the results she’s produced through showing they care. “Marisa DiFronzo is a powerful force in education. Her passion is evident in every lesson she teaches. She strategically is able to pair high-yield-best-practices with meaningful connections to the students entrusted to her care,” Weddington Assistant Principal Nick Paquette said in an email. “… I am so impressed with her body of work and pleased that her craft is being recognized with the bestowing of this prestigious and important award. “I look forward to working with her as she continues to grow as a teacher and a leader. I anticipate thousands of students who will leave better people because of the time, effort and energy she expends toward that very goal. She is a reminder that the future of education is bright. She will be a shining star for years to come.” DiFronzo earned a $1,000 honorarium and award plaque for her designation, but said her passion isn’t about the award. “I feel as though this award is a result of always devoting my mind and heart to what I love most, making the love of learning come to life in my classroom, while inspiring students to use that same energy to benefit the world around them in an influential way,” she said. “It was never the individual motivation for the award – it’s always been about the kids – and when it’s about the kids, only good things come of it.” Union County Weekly • May 28 to June 3, 2015 • Page 13
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Union County BOE withdraws funding dispute The Union County Board of Education (BOE) voted to withdraw its funding dispute lawsuit against the Union County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), according to a news release. The 9 to 1 vote was held during a closed session meeting on May 22. In 2013, the board filed a complaint against the county seeking additional funding for capital outlay and operational needs. A jury awarded UCPS $91 million, but the judgment was reversed on April 7, which sent the case back to court in Union County for a new trial. The North Carolina Court of Appeals judged the board of education had been allowed to present evidence outside of the 2013-14 budget year. “We’ve taken this step in hopes that we will strengthen our relationship with the county and work together to address the needs of our students,” BOE Chair John Collins said in a news release. “We still have unmet needs in our schools that require funding, and we will continue to advocate for teacher raises, preventative maintenance and other initiatives to support UCPS students and staff. “I would like the public to know that the Board of Education has not directed legal
counsel to gear up for any litigation regarding the 2015-16 budget, nor has the BOE had any discussions regarding redistricting in the foreseeable future.” A joint working group with the BOCC and BOE was formed in July 2014 to address capital needs for UCPS, under N.C. House Bill 292, which became Session Law 2014-8. The law outlines required funding for UCPS current expense and capital funding. The group met three times this year to develop the Community Construction Equity Plan (CCEP), a multi-year plan for capital needs, according to the release. “Because of the working group, I believe commissioners and community members have a better understanding of how school districts are funded and what we need to operate the sixth-largest school district in North Carolina,” Collins said in the release.
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Kensington gets a ‘foot’ on recycling WAXHAW – Kensington Elementary School, in a partnership with Community
Recycling, held a drive to collect gently-used shoes to recycle them for reuse. More than 150 pairs of shoes were gathered for Community Recycling, which will distribute them to communities in need in more than 50 countries. Kensington’s academically and intelligently gifted (AIG) students coordinated the effort through making flyers, brochures and announcement on the school broadcast about the importance of the recycling effort to make a social and environmental impact, according to the school’s website. Marvin Ridge winter guard tops world championship WAXHAW – Marvin Ridge High School varsity winter guard earned first place at the Winter Guard International World Championship. The team took a Scholastic A gold medal and is the first North Carolina Scholastic A team to win first place at the competition. The team is comprised of 10 students from Marvin Ridge High and Middle schools, according to a news release, including Guard Captain Emma Adcock, Omari Simmons, Anne Pickhardt, Michaela Johnson, Nicole Patton, Lia Kitteringham, Gracie Wagner, Mackenzie Jackson, Ava Cortelli and Yuna Asano. The team dedicated more than 200 hours to practice and nearly every Saturday from January through April, competing in local and regional competitions, the release said.
Union Academy receives financial reporting award MONROE – Union Academy Charter School received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the fifth year in a row. The association serves about 17,500 government finance professionals, and the certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, according to a news release. The academy was awarded the certificate for its comprehensive annual financial report. Its finance department, under the supervision of Chief Financial Officer Lynn Kroger, earned the award of financial reporting achievement and prepared the financial report. “The Union Academy Finance Department is so proud to have received this prestigious award for five consecutive years. This recognition helps legitimize charter school accounting and financial practices,” Kroeger said in the release. “It’s important that our stakeholders know that we handle all monies, both public and private, in a fiscally responsible manner.” An impartial panel judges financial reports to meet high standards, including transparency and clarity. Union Academy is the only charter school in the state to receive the honor, according to the release.
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Like many people, fused glass artist Lucas Krenzin struggled to find something to do full time that made him happy. Though he enjoyed art class in high school, Krenzin didn’t see a stable future in it. He played guitar and drums, but just for fun. He attended college, married and landed employment in customer service working for big-name home builders. Then, a fortuitous thing happened. “I was laid off,” said Krenzin. That was in 2008. Today, Krenzin is a full-time artist with a successful career in making fused glass artwork out of his Union County studio. With artfully-crafted lamps, Krenzin’s tulipshaped shades glow with colorful folds and beads of light. Some of his contemporary plates curve crisply with bright colors, while others glide gracefully in earth tones. In a series called “Renovatus,” the glass looks alive with smooth bubbles frozen in place and sharp edges that look like shards of Arctic ice floating in water. He occasionally exhibits his work in galleries and at venues, such as the Kings Drive Art Walk and the Waxhaw Art Kaleidoscope festival, but he primarily showcases and sells online at www.lucaskrenzin.com. Though its exact origins are unknown, glass fusing was popularized by the Romans. Fusing became less common when glass blowing was introduced and refined. The finished results took less time to produce and cooled more quickly than kiln-fired fused glass. Fusing regained popularity in the early 20th century as a fine art form, though the technique is still difficult to master. The glass remains relatively stiff through the firing process and can be difficult to shape. It returns to a quarter of an inch in thickness, regardless of how much it expands or contracts. “The less choice, the more intentional you have to be,” Krenzin said. What others see as a lack of control, Krenzin considers a chance to experiment. “There’s a huge territory that hasn’t been explored,” he said. When designing his work, Krenzin layers different materials on a sheet of glass www.unioncountyweekly.com
and fires it at a high temperature. As the glass heats, what is placed upon it melts. Long strings of glass, or glass that has been crushed or powdered, called “frit,” can create unique shapes and effects. Krenzin often uses enamels containing gold, copper or aluminum. This creates a chemical reaction and “amazing” results, he said. “I love the chemistry of it,” said Krenzin. “Fusing is a great mix of the left and right side of the brain.” Krenzin grew up all over the world. His father was a missionary pilot who took assignments in Liberia, Ecuador, Colombia and across the U.S. As an adult, Krenzin makes his living in Monroe but considers his home to be where his heart and family are, as he believes they’re part of the “emotional center” he found when he lost his job. “I could not live well when I let others define what my success looked like,” Krenzin said. “I decided to do something for me.” Krenzin took lessons in watercolor painting from Richard Siegle at Central Piedmont Community College, with his first project being a sketch of a wolf and a moon. He subsequently took up acrylic painting – then he discovered fused glass. As Krenzin grew as an artist, he started working with “crackle,” a powder mixed with a binder that creates a cracked effect in the glass without breaking it. He received an invitation to teach a class in the technique at “Slumpfest,” hosted by Belmontbased “Slumpy’s,” one of the largest glass mold companies in the U.S. The two-day event features workshops and demonstrations on the latest trends and materials in glass art. Krenzin’s work gained more exposure, thanks to Slumpfest. Now, he’s busier than ever, selling his work across the U.S. and beyond to enthusiasts in Australia and the United Kingdom. His work is held in private collections, and he won Best in Show two years in a row at the Waxhaw Art Kaleidoscope festival, previously known as Spring Fest. “Find what fills you with energy and follow,” said Krenzin. “Everyone has something beautiful to offer.”
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Fourth Creek Band, a local James Taylor tribute band, will perform. All band members are experienced musicians with more than 60 years of combined playing experience and multiple years playing together. Two band members, Marie Reid and Ryan Chappell, won Folk Artists of the Year at the 2010 Country Music Awards. Downtown merchants will be open for business.
This event will benefit Kids First of the Carolinas to help feed local needy children over the summer. There will be live music and food trucks serving items that use strawberries straight from Hunter Farms. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and their whole family.
Main Street, downtown Monroe 5.29.15 Friday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ‘Annie’ in the Park
Hunter Farms, 13624 Providence Road, Weddington 5.30.15 Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. Local Author Book Signing
5.30.15 Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crooked Creek Park Grand Opening Indian Trail will celebrate the opening of its newest park with a municipality softball game, featuring representatives and staff from Indian Trail and surrounding towns. Crooked Creek Park will open to the public at the start of the grand opening celebration. Call the Indian Trail Parks and Recreation Department at 704-8218114 for more information.
Crooked Creek Park, 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail 5.30.15 Saturday 6:45 a.m. Dash ‘N Splash 5K
Robin Bratton, an author who grew up in Registration and packet pick-up for this event Wesley Chapel and currently lives in Monroe, Families are welcome to attend a free movie begins at 6:45 a.m. and the run/walk begins at will sign copies of her first book, “For the at Crossing Paths Park. Kids’ activities begin at 8 a.m. Other activities include a Kids’ Fun Run, Sake of Appearances,” a Christian fiction about 6:30 p.m. Doggie Dash and awards ceremony. The water listening to God and the consequences of Contact Susan Didier at sdidier@admin. park opens at 10 a.m. Visit www.queencitytiming. decisions. indiantrail.org or 704-821-2541 for more com or visit the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness information. Center for more information or to register. Barnes & Noble, Carolina Place Mall, Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Drive, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy., Pineville Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, Indian Trail 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe
5.30.15 Saturday 6 to 10 p.m. Outdoor Movie Night Attendees will watch “Big Hero 6” at Stallings Park. The movie night also includes a family fitness night with a children’s obstacle course.
Stallings Municipal Park, 340 Stallings Road, Stallings 6.6.15 Saturday 6 to 10 p.m. Food Trucks and Concert in the Park This event will feature 1980s and 1990s era rock music by Shotgun Sunday. Food trucks on site will include KO, All-Star Café, Papa Libretto’s Street Pizzas & Kona Ice and I Scream 4 Ice Cream. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket.
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Calendar 6.6.15 Saturday Noon Miracle League Charity Golf Tournament This will be the first annual golf tournament benefitting the Miracle League of Indian Trail. All skill levels are welcome. Registration will begin at noon, and the tournament begins at 1 p.m. Price is $75 per player. The event includes a raffle giveaway, a barbecue dinner, greens fees and more. Call David Cohn, tournament organizer, at 704-641-6944, or Shirley Howe, fundraising chair, at 704-8822856 for more information.
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Each month features a different theme or tribute. Kym Gordon Moore, author of “Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit” and “Wings of the Wind: A Cornucopia of Poetry,” will moderate. Contact Event Coordinator Susan Didier at This event is aimed to educate, empower and encourage local nonprofit staff, board members 704-821-2541 for more information or to sign up to read. and volunteers. Manny Ohonme, founder and president of Samaritan’s Feet International, will be the keynote speaker during a luncheon Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center, 100 on Saturday. Navajo Trail, Indian Trail Conference costs are $85 for both days, $45 for Friday only and $60 for Saturday only. 6.16.15 Participants are encouraged to register in Tuesday advance, as seating is limited. Visit www. 1:15 p.m. jajnonprofitresource.com/conference-2015 to Magic Safety Program register. Retired police chief John Short will host a South Piedmont Community College, safety magic show in Stallings Park that 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe features slight-of-hand magic tricks and his puppet, Buddy the Bear, to emphasize 6.11.15 pedestrian and stranger safety lessons. Thursday 2 p.m. Stage/Band shell, Stallings Park, 340 Captain Jim is Magic Stallings Road, Stallings Attendees will experience inspirational magic and find the “Treasures of Reading” from Pirate Captain Jim. Captain Jim is a magician, musician and more based in Kernersville, North Carolina. Call 336-908-9707 for more information.
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6.12.15 Friday 6 p.m. Car Cruise-In This is a monthly event that will feature Mustangs. Awards to be given include Best in Show, Second Place and Best Featured Vehicle. Visit www.historicdowntownmonroe. org for more information.
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Maverick tennis completes perfect season
Marvin Ridge won the NCHSAA state title, edging rival Cardinal Gibbons, 5-4. Photo courtesy of Marvin Ridge High School
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“In my mind, they’re a dream team.” Those were the final words Marvin Ridge tennis coach Julie van Olden had to say about her team after recapping their season. Earlier this month, the Mavericks won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association class 3A tennis title to complete their perfect season with a record of 18-0. The Mavericks stepped into the state championship matchup against a Cardinal Gibbons team looking for it’s fifth consecutive boys’ dual team tennis state title. “Everyone was definitely nervous going into the final match but we had hope that we could win,” said Marvin Ridge player George Lovitt. This was the second consecutive year Marvin Ridge found themselves facing Cardinal Gibbons in the state title match. Last year, the Mavericks fell short as the Crusaders captured their fourth consecutive title. “Last year we played Gibbons in the finals and they beat us pretty convincingly, so coming into this year we were confident that we would play them again in the finals,” said John Hatala, who was recognized as the match’s MVP. “We knew their players and coaches pretty well so we were definitely confident.” That confidence paid off as the Mavericks were finally able to dethrone the Crusaders in a thrilling match. After splitting singles matches 3-3, and each team winning a doubles match, all eyes rested on the final doubles match of the day as the two teams were tied at 4-4.
But the fight for a state title got even closer as the No. 1 seed doubles’ tandem of Hatala and Avanish Madhavaram faced Cardinal Gibbons’ Matt Galush and Jim Mantyh. The match went into a tiebreaker after the pro set went 10-10 but the Mavs’ captured the thriller, winning a 7-3 tiebreaker to become state champions. The Mavericks were able to complete their undefeated season by taking down the team that had conquered them the previous year. “Knowing that Cardinal Gibbons is getting bumped up to 4A next year, we wanted the chance to go through them to win states,” said van Olden. “We wanted to actually have to beat them. We had to set our bar higher. “We wanted to win, but we wanted to win specifically by beating Gibbons,” she added. As with most championship teams, there is a defining moment in the season that challenged the team. For the Maverick’s boys’ tennis team, it was their match earlier in the season at Country Day. Just like they did against Cardinal Gibbons, the Mavericks were able to squeak out a win from a talented Country Day squad at the Bucs’ home courts. “A big point in our season was when we beat Country Day at their home, and I think that win gave us confidence that we could beat a team like Cardinal Gibbons,” said No. 4 seed Hayden Wohlfarth. “When we beat Country Day, that was special,” said No. 5 seed Woody Watson. Most teams begin their seasons aiming at a state title, but few teams aim for a perfect season as well. Marvin Ridge just so happens to be one
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of the team’s set on perfection. “At the beginning of the year we got together and told each other that we weren’t going to lose a match all season,” said Wohlfarth. It was truly a team effort that catapulted the Mavs to an unblemished season. “We knew we had a goal to try to get to and win states,” said Van Olden. “Everyone had the mindset that they can’t be out there messing around, but rather being out there and helping their teammates improve.” When asked what made this Maverick’s team so special, Watson responded, “I think the team was more of a family feel.” That, according to coach van Olden and her players, is what made this team unique. The team had a bond that exceeded the boundaries of a tennis court. They are a family. “Everyone was in each others lives and would be there for each other, on and off the court,” said Watson. “They are truly bonded as a team,” said van Olden. “That was very evident at the state finals. Whether it was someone getting water for someone else or someone switching shirts with a teammate because theirs was too sweaty.” Though tennis is often viewed as an individual sport, the Maverick team unity proved it’s anything but. Any time players on the team struggled, they would be lifted up by their teammates. “I’ve had a problem with my mental game in the past,” said Wohlfarth. “So we all vowed to stay calm on the court, together.” In addition to Marvin Ridge’s team state title win, Watson and Wohlfarth took home the individual doubles state
title the weekend before. Watson and Wohlfarth have been best friends since the fifth grade, making the win even sweeter. “He’s my best friend,” said Watson. “We started playing tennis in fifth grade, so it was awesome to finish it off with a doubles state championship,” said Wohlfarth. “You can tell how that friendship helped us come together as a team.” Another key to victory was familiarity. “Most of these players were returning from last year, so most of these players have been playing with each other for at least one year or two,” said van Olden. If there’s one way to describe the 2015 season for the Mavericks, it’s that it was a journey. “It’s been a journey,” said Madhavaram. “We found ourselves together as a team.” Coach van Olden was proud of her team’s campaign, but also each individual player’s journey throughout the season. “It’s been fun to see their journeys, not just as players, but as sportsmen,” she said. “They are truly exceptional young men. They bring good skills and attitudes to the courts and they’re fun. All of that has made it an exciting and enjoyable season.” An 18-0 season isn’t normal. A tennis team that bonds like a family isn’t normal. But that’s what made this Maverick team special and what truly made them great. They were together on and off the court and created the perfect chemistry that made them unbeatable as a team. In their minds, when you’re playing with people you consider family, it’s always fun. “It was a blast playing with these guys,” said Hatala. www.unioncountyweekly.com
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Mavs survive Crest’s charge in game one Bases were loaded with no outs in the top of the seventh inning, but Marvin Ridge senior pitcher Max Wotell recovered to strike out the next three batters and lead the Mavericks to a 4-1 win over visiting Crest in game one of the best of three semifinal series of the North CaroMax Wotell lina High School Athletic Association 3A state playoffs on May 26. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Wotell, an Arizona signee, gave up four hits, striking out 12 batters. “He was Max,” Marvin Ridge coach Mark Mennit said. “He was himself. “It’s big in the fact that we only have to win one more, and they got to win two. That’s the big part. Other than you still got to win another one. We need to play like it’s one and done.” Mennitt added Marvin Ridge had jitters, resulting in some errors early. The Mavericks trailed 1-0 going into the bottom of the fourth inning, but managed to recover. Junior catcher Kevin Dobos hit a game-tying RBI single, while senior third baseman Jake Boyce laid down a RBI bunt to break the tie and senior pitcher Hunter Colonna hit a two-run single to give the Mavs a 4-1 advantage. “I think they threw two pretty good arms at us,” Mennitt said. “We had nine hits. We swung the bat decent. We got a couple of guys thrown out at the plate. They made two good plays in the outfield. I thought we could’ve scored a couple of more runs. We faced a good team that makes plays. We were fortunate to get out with a win.” Top seed Marvin Ridge (26-5, 13-2 Southern Carolinas) will make the trek to Shelby for game two with No. 11 seed Crest (20-7, 14-2) on May 28 at 7 p.m. Sophomore pitcher Jake Kuchmaner will get the starting nod. “We need to keep the foot down on the throttle and keep going and play like it’s no tomorrow on Thursday,” Mennitt said. “We want to win Thursday just like we won (on May 26). We’re going to try to do the same thing. We’re going to play our baseball game, and hopefully Kuchmaner does www.unioncountyweekly.com
what he’s done all year.” If necessary, game three will be played at Marvin Ridge on May 30. The winner of the series will face the winner of the Eastern Regional, which is down to No. 6 seed C.B. Aycock (21-4, 9-3 Eastern Carolina) and No. 12 seed Lee County (17-8, 8-4 Cape Fear Valley), in the best of three state championship series.
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Piedmont softball drops game one to Enka Piedmont (21-5, 8-2 Southern Carolinas), a No. 10 seed, fell short of stealing game one in its best of three semifinal series with top seed Enka (25-0, 12-0 Mountain Athletic), as the Panthers fell victim to the Jets in a 2-0 decision on May 26. “I thought we played pretty well overall,” Piedmont coach Jason Phelix said. “Really, the difference for us was that we had runners at second a few times throughout the game, and were not able to get that hit to get them in. So, timely hitting didn’t really help us out.” Phelix added the Jets were able to manufacture hits when they needed to. The Panthers will return home for game two with Enka on May 28. If necessary, game three will be played at Enka on May 30. “We’ve got to hit more line drives, hit more ground balls to put more pressure on their defense,” Phelix said. Regardless of how the season ends for Piedmont, it has defied the odds, especially when it knocked out defending state champion, No. 3 seed Sun Valley (23-3, 8-2), 1-0 in the fourth round, and beat the Spartans for the second time in four meetings this season. “Of course it’s a big rival, and we felt we put out a really good team just like them,” Phelix said. “Of course being the defending state champions they get a lot of recognition for that. That helps. When we play them, we feel like overall we’re the better team. “So far it’s been a great year. This has been the most successful team in Piedmont history, so historically speaking it’s the best team Piedmont’s ever had. We expected to be here. We believe we’re a championship caliber team.” Phelix added the close proximity of
the schools, and the fact that the girls on both teams know each other well, adds to the rivalry. Mavs boys’ lax falls to Cardinal Gibbons in title game Western Regional champion and No. 1 seed Marvin Ridge (18-3, 8-0 Conference 12) lost to Eastern Regional champion and No. 1 seed Cardinal Gibbons (17-4, 6-0 Conference 6), in overtime, 13-12, in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 1A/2A/3A boys’ lacrosse state championship at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary on May 23. This is the second year in a row the Mavericks have lost to the Crusaders in the state championship. “We thought we had the pieces, the players to do it, returning,” Marvin Ridge coach John Dodd said. “I think we played a better game than we did last year – a more complete game. “We had some ups and downs, but we peaked at the right time. That’s what you want as a coach.” The low point, and most painful moment of the season, came when Dodd’s mother died earlier this spring. “There was a lot of difficulty with that on a personal basis, but I have great support from coaches and players and their parents,” Dodd said. “It helped to be able to talk to the kids about it, talk about what’s really important in life and family and the kind of commitment my mother had that made me the man I am, the things she did for me and the things their mothers and fathers are doing for them.” Dodd said senior defender Dugan McDermott, junior goalie James Marino, junior defender Tyler Stapleton, junior midfielder Camden Porta and senior Jack Rich stepped up in major ways for the Mavericks this season. Marvin Ridge only played two freshmen in the state championship, but nine dressed for the game. “All of them got a feel for what that stage was like, to play in that beautiful stadium in front of a big crowd,” Dodd said. “It’s an exciting, and can be an intimidating, experience. We hope that for all our young guys that were exposed to it, it’s going to make them hungry, want to come back and play on that field themselves.” Dodd, who finished his seventh season as Marvin Ridge’s coach, credits his coaching staff for helping him build the program. His right hand man, John DeLucia, who has been with him for six years, was named Western Region Assistant Coach of the Year. “I’m proud of him and the work he’s done,” Dodd said. “You don’t get there by yourself.”
Area soccer teams seek state title No. 8 seed Union Academy girls’ soccer team’s season ended in heartbreak when No. 6 seed Bishop McGuinness (17-7-1, 9-1 Northwest) scored on a corner kick with 19.2 seconds remaining regulation to break a 0-0 tie in the semifinals of the NCHSAA 1A state playoffs. All-State senior center midfielder Nikki Torres (Lees-McRae College), who is one of Union Academy’s best players, only played half of the game due to illness. The Cardinals, who were knocked out by the Villains for the second year in a row, finished the season with an 18-3-2 record, and went 8-1-1 in Yadkin Valley play. Union Academy’s success this season was no small accomplishment. The Cardinals started four freshmen after having to replace six starters from last year’s team. “It was very youthful,” Union Academy coach Vic Johnson said of this year’s squad. He added they played with lots of energy and excitement, but also made the mistakes young teams tend to make. “We had to go through the ups and downs, but they ended up surprising a lot of people including myself to be honest in putting a together a very strong run in the playoffs,” Johnson said. Union Academy, which only loses four seniors, including two starters, returns most of its team. “We potentially could be much better (next year) than we were this year,” Johnson said. No. 5 seed A.C. Reynolds (23-4, 10-2 Mountain Athletic) beat No. 10 seed Cuthbertson (20-3, 8-2 Southern Carolinas), 4-2, in the semifinals of the NCHSAA 3A girls’ soccer state playoffs to put an end to the Cavaliers deep postseason run. “The game was a good game,” Cuthbertson coach Jeff Paciolla said. “A.C. Reynolds is a really good team. They’re well deserved of winning the Western Regional. It was a hard fought game by both teams, but they came out on top.” Paciolla, a first-year head coach, was happy about what the Cavaliers accomplished this season. “You can only have one winner and champion, but if you look at the big picture, I’m so pleased,” Paciolla said. “The girls are phenomenal. They’re such a great group to coach. I wouldn’t trade my team for any team in the world. “I just love coaching them, and I’m so proud of each and every one of them. It was a great season. We just didn’t reach the ultimate goal we were looking for.”
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