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Development continues on Providence Road, spurs more traffic concerns Conversations of de-annexation stir in south Charlotte by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

The unprecedented growth along Providence Road and the Interstate 485 intersection continues, and developer Crescent Communities is the latest looking to get in on the action. But as a potential third mixeduse development is in the initial planning stages, residents of south Charlotte and northwestern of Union County are expressing concern regarding the effects of the large-scale developments. Developer Lincoln Harris’s request to rezone the former Charlotte Golf Links property at the intersection of Ardrey Kell and Providence roads was approved at the end of April, which will allow a transformation of the site into a mixeduse development spanning 188

acres, to be known as Rea Farms, and will include a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) magnet school, slated for completion by 2020. Rea Farms will join the 90-acre Waverly project, already under construction at the intersection of Ardrey Kell and Providence roads. Charlotte-based developer Crescent Communities is the latest hoping to make its mark along the highly-touted Providence Road corridor. The company filed a rezoning application with the city of Charlotte to build on 72.2 acres of land on the east side of Providence Road, south of I-485 and adjacent to Waverly and Rea Farms. The change in zoning would allow for office space, UCW file photo

(see Development on page 10)

Stallings’s proposed budget focuses on infrastructure, jobs by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@unioncountyweekly.com

STALLINGS – The Stallings Town Council held a special meeting on June 1 to discuss proposed budget items for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Though the town will lose $60,000 in levied taxes from the elimination of the privilege license tax, citizens will not bear the brunt of the loss with a property tax increase; it will remain the same as last

year at 21.5 cents per $100 valuation. Stormwater fees also will remain the same, which is $46 for residential and $33 per equivalent residential unit for non-residential properties. Citizens will reap the benefits from infrastructural improvements and the hiring of additional town staff, including an additional patrol officer, engineer technician and program coordinator for Stallings Parks and Recreation Department.

The budget will allocate $1,160,750 to infrastructure projects from July 2015 to June 2016. The money will go toward roads, sidewalks, stormwater projects and maintenance and a capital outlay project to improve the Pleasant Plains and Potter roads intersection. The councilmembers’ concern for the town’s infrastructure was reflected in the budget.

National program connects rural communities with postsecondary school opportunities by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – Last summer, Sun Valley High School senior Frida Isla felt college was a far-off dream. Her parents, who aren’t from the United States, didn’t attend university as young adults and didn’t have much knowledge about the college selection process. Fast forward one year, and Frida is one week away from graduating high school and will attend Wake Forest University on a full scholarship, thanks to the guidance of College Advising Corps, a Chapel Hill-based nonprofit that seeks to increase the number of first-generation, low-income and/or underrepresented students who apply, enter and complete college. The organization supports a full-time college guidance counselor in the schools to teach students what they need to know about applying and paying for college. “Our advisers work hand-in-hand with our high school partners to mentor, encourage and assist students as they search for colleges, complete admissions and financial aid applications and transition from high school to higher education,” Nicole Hurd, founder and executive director of the College Advising Corps, said in a news release. The John M. Belk Endowment gifted $10 million to the College Advising Corps to expand the reach of the nonprofit within North Carolina to 60 rural high schools over

(see Stallings Budget on page 4)

(see Sun Valley on page 12)

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Thomas Reed digs in to service

Thomas Reed recently became an Eagle Scout.

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STALLINGS – Shannamara resident Jill Reed said her son, Thomas, enjoyed playing outdoors and chasing lizards and frogs when growing up. “He has always been fascinated with animals and nature,� Reed said. Thomas’s love of nature led him to join Boy Scouts in first grade, and he was a member of Mint Hill Boy Scout Troop No. 198 until he aged out this March and became an Eagle Scout by creating a human sundial at Blair Mill Park. The human sundial is a hopscotchshaped concrete slab labeled with the

months of the year, where participants stand on the corresponding month and trace their shadow to determine the hour and minutes identified on inlaid tiles on concrete slabs displayed left to right in a semi-circle above the months. The sundial is set into the ground and spans about 20 feet in diameter. “My Eagle Scout project brings together my love of nature and science,� said Thomas, an 18-year-old Porter Ridge High School senior. Thomas decided to make the human sundial his Eagle Scout project two to three years before starting the project, but the actual project took only a couple of months to complete. The sundial project cost $450, and Stallings paid for 50 percent of the total cost. Thomas also received donations of supplies, sundial plans and free instructional signs from Aaron’s Quality Signs in Matthews. Thomas applied to join the Stallings Parks and Recreation Committee as its first youth board member prior to the sundial project. He served on the board for two terms in 2013-14 and again in 2014-15, finishing in March. Dena Sabinske, Stallings Parks and Recreation director, said Thomas was the perfect fit for the town’s Parks and Rec committee.

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“He gave us insight on what our youth were looking for in events and programming,â€? Sabinske said. â€œIt also was great having a young person on the board; they give off an amazing energy and are willing to try new things and pass along new ideas.â€? Thomas’s dedication to the committee led him to pursue working with the town on his Eagle Scout project. “Mr. Reed did an outstanding job on the sundial, from concept to completion; we are very proud of him,â€? Sabinske said. Sabinske added Stallings Parks and Recreation often partners with Boy and Girl Scouts to involve youth in local service projects. “It’s a way for them to better their environment and bring their interests to the local community,â€? she said. “We always encourage young people to give back.â€? Beyond his Eagle Scout experience, Thomas said his favorite part of Boy Scouts was camping. He recalled camping regularly at Belk Scout Camp and hiking, biking and camping along the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail. Thomas believes Boy Scouts taught him many valuable life lessons and leadership skills, such as nature conservancy, problemsolving skills and how to be a leader. These ideals compelled him to become an earth lover and animal caretaker.

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Jill Reed said her son started begging to have a pet snake in sixth grade, and she caved in to his persistence a year later while working on letting go of her own personal fears. “We’ve all learned to appreciate, at least respect, reptiles, because of Thomas teaching us how to interact with and understand these animals,� she said. Thomas currently has a collection of pythons, which he breeds and sells, as well as tortoises and lizards he loans out as exhibitions to zoos. He also has volunteered and worked at Coldblooded Encounters – a reptile zoo now located in Troutman – for the last four years. His position is lead keeper, stand-in manager and acting zoo director. He plans to spend all summer working full time at the zoo, building new exhibits, giving tours and taking care of the animals. Thomas plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall and study zoology or herbology, with a concentration in research and conservation. He received six scholarships – the Union County Educational Foundation Scholarship, Independence Goodfellows Scholarship, Monroe Rotary Scholarship, Carson Scholars Scholarship, Monroe Union Breakfast Rotary and State Employees’ Credit Union “People Helping People� Scholarship – to help pay for his studies. Thomas doesn’t know where his interests will take him, but he’s excited to dig in and discover more about the world around him.

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“By the end of the year, over $2 million will have been invested in infrastructure,” he (continued from page 1) said. “Citizens need to know that we are tak“Roads need to be resurfaced, and we need ing care of infrastructure; we are using their to start working on them,” Mayor Pro Tem money wisely.” Walt Kline said. “I’d like to see more money The town also should expect to see future go to roads.” savings from the council’s decision to budget The council budgeted $500,000 to resur- $38,000 for a full-time engineer technician. face 2.5 miles of streets that failed to meet an Kirk Medlin, town finance officer, said the engineering assessment completed by town council has never considered hiring an engiengineer Chris Easterly this year. Easterly neer technician before; however, after addassessed 44 miles of streets owned by the town ing Easterly’s job as town engineer last year, and found 14 road segments to have crum- they’ve seen the benefits of having expert bling asphalt and/ knowledge on staff. or be deteriorated The engineer techto the point where Stallings Budget Proposal nician will work under Highlights it could become a Easterly and oversee safety hazard for all town construction · $500,000 to resurface 2.5 miles drivers. projects, as well as proof roads Some examples vide additional capaof the worst roads bilities the town wasn’t · $80,000 for sidewalk repairs that will be repaired able to provide before, · $40,000 for Phase II of sidewalk repairs such as permit inspecthis year include: Macaroom Court in along Lawyers Road tions, code enforceShannamara, Lawment and some main· $38,000 to hire fulltime engineer ing Court in Fairtenance support. technician field Plantation and Currently, the town Derbyshire Lane in contracts a consultant · $34,000 to hire additional patrol officer Buckingham Subwho oversees condivision. struction projects, but · $21,800 to hire part-time Parks and Easterly believes bringing in a salaried Recreation Department assistant the roads have deteemployee will save the riorated due to age, town approximately as some of the roads are more than 15 years $30,000 per year and increase the number of old. available work hours. Councilmembers also decided to alloTown council also agreed to fund the hircate $80,000 for sidewalks in the upcoming ing of a program director for Parks and Recbudget. A large portion of the sidewalks bud- reation. This part-time, 30-hours-per-week get, $40,000, will go toward Phase II of the position will cost $21,800 and will provide sidewalk project along Lawyers Road from Parks and Recreation Director Dena SabinEmerald Lake Drive to Buckingham. Neigh- ske with assistance in developing and planborhoods such as Callonwood and Emerald ning town events, such as Stallings Fest and Lake will see sidewalk repairs. the Night at the Park series. The town also will begin a capital outlay Stallings Police Department expects to project this year that will improve the inter- receive extra support, as the town agreed to section at Pleasant Plains and Potter roads. assign $34,000 to hire an additional patrol This project will cost $2.5 million upfront; officer. however, North Carolina Department of Chief M.E. Plyler, Jr. said the department Transportation will reimburse the town $2.1 currently runs a four-person squad to cover million for its financial obligations to the proj- every shift, totaling 16 full-time patrol officers. ect. The chief plans to use these funds to hire a The town will end up paying $400,000, but community officer, who will be the commuonly $200,000 will be allocated to the project nity liaison between the police department this year, since the project will break ground and residents, homeowner’s associations, in June 2016. neighborhood watch groups and schools. Easterly said the changes residents will see “He or she will be the face of the commuinclude the addition of two left-turn lanes nity,” he said. traveling east bound on both roads, a total Plyler also commented having an additional of one-half mile of sidewalks going from the officer will alleviate the stress other officers intersection traveling along Potter Road to the endure when coworkers need to take time off Burger King, and from the intersection travel- from work, as well as provide backup during ing along Pleasant Plains to Grace Academy. accidents. He also said capital improvement money was “It’s been four years since the town has had allocated in the budget for streetscape beauti- a community patrol officer,” he said. “It will fication, such as adding lighting and trees. be valuable to the police department and the Town Manager Kevin Wood confirmed community.” $1.1 million was invested in infrastructure in Plyler plans to pre-screen applications for this year’s 2014-15 budget, which accounts the position immediately and will be ready to for the ongoing road resurfacing and storm- fiill the position as soon the council votes on water improvements. the budget. Council will vote on the 2015-16 Dunn assured residents would be happy to fiscal year budget on June 22, a Monday. hear how the council was being good stewVisit www.stallingsnc.org/334/Budgetards with its money. Message-2015-2016 to view the budget. Page 4 • June 4 to 10, 2015 • Union County Weekly

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Waxhaw Woman’s Club donates to five local organizations by Hannah Chronis hannah@unioncountyweekly.com

WAXHAW – Five organizations were impacted by the generosity and servitude of the Waxhaw Woman’s Club on May 30. Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter, Literacy Council of Union County, Waxhaw’s Ray of Hope Community Outreach, Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry and Tree House Children’s Advocacy Center each received a donation on behalf of the organization. The Waxhaw Woman’s Club, founded in 1911, seeks to make Waxhaw a better community through service, fellowship and the preservation of local heritage, as well as a confident look toward the future, said Woman’s Club member Ida Brtalik. Each organization received an $800 check. Top, from left, Waxhaw Woman’s Club President Ida Brtalki presents a check to Suzanne Hearn of the Union County Literacy Council alongside Woman’s Club President Elect Jane McNeely Sowell. Bottom, from left, Waxhaw Woman’s Club President Ida Brtalki presents a check to Suzanne Hearn of the Union County Literacy Council alongside Woman’s Club President Elect Jane Photo courtesy of Ida Brtalki McNeely Sowell.

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Indian Trail hosts grand opening celebration for Crooked Creek Park

INDIAN TRAIL – The town of Indian Trail hosted a grand opening celebration for Crooked Creek Park on Saturday, May 30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and inter-municipality softball tournament. Representatives from Indian Trail, Stallings and Waxhaw participated in the event. Crooked Creek Park is located at 5900 Oakwood Lane, near Sardis Elementary School. It spans 140 acres and features a playground, dog park, walking and biking trains, a picnic shelter and four softball/baseball fields. “There is no other park in either Union County or Mecklenburg County that offers such facilities,” said Jason Tryon, Indian Trail’s assistant director of Parks and Recreation, in a news release. “The town of Indian Trail is thrilled to be able to provide new recreational opportunities for residents. Crooked Creek Park is a destination for the whole family.” The dog park at Crooked Creek is slated to open this summer and will include a large dog area and small dog area, spanning two acres. The town also received a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Real estate brokerage website Movoto. com recently released a list entitled “These are the 11 Best Places to Live Near Charlotte,” and several Union County towns made the cut. Wesley Chapel tied with Mecklenburg County town Matthews for No. 6 on the list. “Large new construction single-family homes on with big yards are common picks for home buyers. … Scenic Dogwood Park is the perfect spot for outdoor recreation enthusiasts, and offers fishing, geocaching, an amphitheater and hiking trails for residents to enjoy. Wesley Chapel Elementary School earned top marks from GreatSchools. org, making this Charlotte suburb a great pick for families with young children,” Movoto said on its website. Stallings and Waxhaw tied for No. 10 on the list. “(Stallings) town events, like movie nights or food truck and music nights in the park, are a great way to get to know your neighbors in this close-knit community, and Stallings Park has a large playground and interactive fountain, perfect for kids … Waxhaw offers pedestrian friendly shopping, dining, and nightlife to residents. Browse art at Stewart’s Village Gallery, get a bite to eat at Maxwell’s Tavern, or plan an evening out with friends at Heritage Food and Drink,” read the website. Davidson was named No. 1 on the list. View the entire list at www.movoto.com/ charlotte-nc/best-charlotte-suburbs/.

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Letters to the Editor Editor, Although it may be beyond your parameters on reporting in the Union County Weekly, it certainly is a huge question why the Union County Public Schools Board of Education would spend $1,125,000 on such a lawsuit against the county commissioners and then, decide to drop it, thus spending that amount of money – for nothing! That is a large sum that could have much better been spent on the education costs they claimed they needed funds for! I for one, and perhaps many others, would like to know how the school board could ever have felt that this lawsuit was a good idea. From what I read, such a lawsuit hardly ever happens anywhere, for obvious reasons. It certainly calls into question the logic/ability of the entire school board, who made this decision to spend that kind of money on a lawsuit!

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INDIAN TRAIL – The Miracle League of Indian Trail will host its inaugural Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6, at Emerald Lakes Golf Club, located at 9750 Tournament Drive in Matthews. The golf tournament cost $75 per person and includes raffles, giveaways, a barbecue dinner, green fees and more. Registration begins and noon and the tournament begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Contact David Cohn, tournament organizer, at 704-641-6944 for more information or visit www.themiracleleagueofindiantrailnc.org.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County between May 27 to June 1, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail • Jesse Andrew Burris, 8000 block of Red Lantern Road: Parole violation. May 27 • Tyrell Montrez Wardell, 6110 block of Stoney Ridge Drive: Injury to hired personal property. May 28 • Donie Ann Sims, 2100 block of Younts Road: Larcey – misdemeanor. May 28 • Brian Alexander Lewis, 5300 block of Courtfield Drive: Possession of marijuana. May 28 • Vladislav Biruk, 2100 block of Younts Road: Felony possession of schedule I controlled substance. May 29 • Taylor Keith Neely, 2100 block of Brandon Oaks Parkway: Driving while impaired. May 30 • Cheyenne Mackenzie Gibson, 2100 block of Younts Road: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 30 • Heather Parish Chambers, 2101 Younts Road: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 30 • Cesar Junior Gutierrez, 3200 block of Faircroft Way: Assault on a female. May 30 • Jacob Taylor Menchinger, 310 block of North Catawba Circle: Possession of marijuana. June 1

Stallings • Shelby Lynn Webb, 5000 block of Potter Road: Communicating threats. June 1 • Angela Nicole Willis, 6500 block of Stoney Ridge Road: Failure to appear. June 1

Waxhaw • Antonio Dawon Briggs, 10010 block of Weiss Way: Obtained controlled substance by fraud/forgery. May 28 • Christen Gayle Leavitt, Waxhaw Avenue, no address listed: Fictitious information to officer. May 31 • Bobby Lee Simpson, 400 block of East North Main Street: Possession of schedule II controlled substance with intent to sell. June 1

Wesley Chapel • Jessica Lynn Paluso, 410 block of Airport Road: Failure to appear. May 29 The following incidents were reported between May 27 to June 1 in western Union County, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Indian Trail Drugs and Alcohol • 4900 block of West Highway 74: Simple possession of schedule III controlled substance; resisting, delaying and obstructing arrest. May 27 • 330 block of Kennerly Drive: Possession of

methamphetamine. May 27 • 2100 block of Younts Road: Felony Possession of heroin. May 29

Property Theft • 4100 block of Woodcreek Court: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 27 • 4000 block of Holly Villa Circle: Larceny – misdemeanor. May 28 • Walmart, 2101 Younts Road: $80 worth of leggings stolen from store. May 30 • 6400 block of Old Monroe Road: $650 Samsung Galaxy S6 stolen. May 31

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Marvin Fraud • 9300 block of Belmont Lane: Identity theft. May 28

Waxhaw Vandalism • 6500 block of Davis Road: $3,000 in damage to yard and creek bank during vandalism incident. May 31

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• 2500 block of Justin Court: $200 worth of damage to door and window in vandalism incident. May 28 • 300 block of Unionville Indian Trail Road: $300 in damage to Dodge Avenger SE in vandalism incident. May 28 • 2000 block of Fort Manden Drive: $200 in damage to cell phone in vandalism incident. May 31 • 5100 block of Darby Drive: $50 in damage to van. May 31

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• 3000 block of Lamplight Road: Riding mower and trailer, worth $9,472.45 total, stolen. May 29

Weddington Vehicle Break-ins • 4300 block Weddington-Matthews Road: $100 and credit and debt cards stolen during break-in of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. May 28

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• Sun Valley High School, 5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.: Computer mouse, USB hub ports, DVD player and auxiliary cord, worth $115 total, stolen during break-in. May 29

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Vehicle Break-ins • 6000 block of Fine Robe Drive: $2 stolen during vehicle break-in. June 1

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Restaurant Scores The Union County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from May 27 to June 1.

Lowest Score: • Crossroads Grill, 315 N. Broome St., 28173 – 90 Violations included: No food protection manager on duty; employee cup and canned drink on preparation table; men’s restroom hand soap dispenser empty; fish in clear bag stored on top of equipment near three-compartment sink; multiple items held at improper temperature; eggs stored above required temperature on counter; ham held past expiration; chili without a date mark; magnifying mirror, tweezers and employee eyeglasses stored on preparation table; rice cooker labeled for household use; cot with blankets and pillows beside three-compartment sink; and general cleaning needed.

• Leo’s Kitchen, 3901-B Providence Road S. – 96 28104

• Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 13645 Providence Road – 96.5 • The Friendly Moose, 4320 Potter Road – 98.5 28079

No restaurants inspected this week. 28110

• El Vallarta, 1890 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Jin Jin, 221 E. Franklin St. – 97 • Olive Garden, 2983 Monroe Way – 97 28112

• New China, 1684-C W. Franklin St. – 98.5

All Scores: 28173

• Crossroads Grill, 315 N. Broome St. – 90 • Halftime Sports Bar & Grill, 203 N. Broome St. – 92.5

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restaurants and retail; up to 600 single family, duplex and triplex homes; and a hotel with up to 150 rooms, according to John Kinley, city planner. But with Waverly and Rea Farms already underway, residents have expressed concern regarding the effect additional projects will have on traffic congestion. “I understand there is another rezoning proposal coming up at the north end of Waverly, and I think we are going to speak against that (Crescent Communities),â€? said Angela McGahan, of Providence Country Club’s homeowners association. “There is only so much congestion that we can take in this area. They are a little late to the table‌ we already have two huge developments going up here.â€? Providence Country Club spoke in favor of both Waverly and Rea Farms, but McGahan said a third development would put too much strain on an already congested stretch of Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road. Some road improvement plans are already in place, however, in hopes to alleviate traffic. Infrastructural improvements will include additional exit ramp lanes at I-485 and Providence Road; a third southbound lane on Ardrey Kell Road and Providence

Road; and a westbound lane on Ardrey Kell Road, among others. Charlotte City Planning Commissioner Ray Eschert said before the Crescent Communities rezoning request is approved, the city will need to take a look at the long-term effects of development along Providence Road, which will impact both south Charlotte and western Union County. “My position has always been that with the growth on Providence Road, there would be other venues coming into play, and it would never be just Waverly,� said Eschert. “We need to take a long-range view of how all these different projects will be incorporated. It’s kind of like a piggyback system – one developer comes in, another comes in and mimics it, and then another. “Are we going to have six different developers with six different grocery stores? There has to be some diversion on how these projects are viewed.� With the explosion of development and its proximity to I-485, traffic will continue to be one of the main focal points of discussion in regards to approving the Crescent Communities planned development; developers say the extension of Ardrey Kell Road into Tilley Morris Road could help additional congestion which will result

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upon the projects’ completion. “It’s still being brought up and there’s going to be a concern with the traffic there,â€? said Providence Country Club Property Manager Eric Brody. “It’s continuing to be discussed and brought up with homeowners wondering what’s going to happen, so the board is looking into some ways to find out more information of what will happen (if Crescent Communities is approved).â€? Members of the South Mecklenburg Alliance of Responsible Taxpayers (SMART) site the development on Providence Road as one of many reasons the organization is entertaining the idea of de-annexing from the city of Charlotte for portions of south Charlotte, which could extend to the Union County border. Rick Steiber, a SMART board member, said south Charlotte is seen as the city’s “personal ATMâ€? and is becoming “politically irrelevant.â€? The organization’s platform echoes the age-old adage, “taxation without representation,â€? as SMART members are frustrated with the city’s use of funding from the southern side of Mecklenburg County to pay for projects Uptown. “The real center of gravity is Providence Road,â€? Steiber said. â€œâ€ŚCan you imagine living in Providence

Country Club? What they’re doing now is a disaster. Those people have to be beside themselves. “Providence Road has been a mess for years. It used to be two lanes all the way and it was terrible. They finally, after a lot of weeping, added a lane and it helped. Now, they’re going to right back where they were. If I were living in Providence Country Club, I would be extremely concerned.� The projects on Providence Road come in the wake of the loss of the business privilege license tax repealed by the state, as well a legislative proposal which could change the distribution of sales tax to rural counties, resulting in the loss of general funds from the city’s budget. This could potentially cause a delay in stateowned road improvements. A public hearing on the proposed Crescent Communities project is slated for July 20. “I can tell you right now, our first and foremost concern is road congestion,� McGahan said. “The city needs to do right by its residents. If they approve (Crescent Communities) and the tax advantages that come with that, and we support it, they need to do right by us and handle the traffic concerns.�

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When a dream comes true Matthews Playhouse celebrates 20th anniversary

“Alice in Wonderland” was the first show Matthews Playhouse produced in the spring of 1995.

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Twenty years ago, June Bayless had a vision to launch a small community theater east of Charlotte. Fast-forward two decades, and Bayless’s vision has materialized into one of the premier community theaters in the Charlotte region – Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. The organization has produced 135 shows, hosted hundreds of camps and trained thousands of actors of all ages – including many Union County residents – since its inception. “I never, ever meant for it to be this big,” Bayless said. “I thought it would be a small thing where we could do a couple of plays a year, teach a couple of classes and have a couple of camps in the summer. But the community has grown so much, and things just happened.” Bayless was working as the education director of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 20 years ago when she recognized a need for a community theater east of Charlotte to better serve families from eastern Mecklenburg and western Union counties who were having to make a lengthy drive to uptown Charlotte for rehearsals or classes. As she pursued teaching classes at the Matthews Community Center, one thing led to another, and Matthews Playhouse was created in early 1995. Matthews Playhouse produced its first show, “Alice in Wonderland,” in the spring of 1995. The organization gradually grew over the next five years, prior to the renovation of the Matthews Community Center in the early 2000s – something Bayless said made a huge difference for the Matthews Playhouse. “For years, we (rehearsed) with no heat or air conditioning, except in the theater itself – the classrooms had no heat,” she said. “… When they renovated (the community center), it was fantastic … The theater was enlarged, they blew out the back wall and allowed for backstage space for dressing rooms, a loading dock to bring sets in and out, which has allowed us to put on bigger shows, like we do now.” One of Bayless’s favorite Matthews www.unioncountyweekly.com

Playhouse productions is “The Sound of Music,” which was the first large-scale, fulllength show the organization performed after the renovation of the community center and the re-opening of Fullwood Theater in 2002. Matthews Playhouse currently performs all of its shows in Fullwood. Bayless also fondly remembers other productions, including “The Miracle Worker” in 2011 and “The Diary of Anne Frank” in 2010, which featured an Auschwitz survivor who told her story at the end of the play. “That show was quite impressive,” Bayless said. Union County resident Winston Sims, who teaches theater at Marvin Ridge High School, has been involved with Matthews Playhouse as a performer, teacher and volunteer for the past five years. One of the things Sims appreciates most about Matthews Playhouse is the organization’s emphasis on education. “My favorite thing about Matthews Playhouse as a community theater is they encourage and welcome people of all ages to be involved,” Sims said. “… It allows people of all ages to work together and learn from each other. They have a real focus on education, which is something I think sets it apart from other community theaters in the area.” Sims has performed in numerous Matthews Playhouse productions – including “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” “Shrek the Musical” and “Seussical the Musical” – and will play the role of the Scarecrow in the upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.” “It’s not just (for) adults, not just (for) children – it’s something that a family can do together,” he said of being involved in Matthews Playhouse. “The Wizard of Oz” is slated to run June 12 to 28 and will be the biggest production in the organization’s history. The show also will coincide with “There’s No Place Like Home,” a family-oriented 20th anniversary celebration on June 27, a Saturday, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature carnival games, free giveaways, arts and crafts, food, raffle prizes, face painting, pictures with the cast and more. Tickets cost $5 and are available at www.matthewsplayhouse.com. Looking ahead, Bayless hopes to continue Matthews Playhouse’s longstanding tradition of offering quality community theater, while expanding the organization to offer more adult-oriented shows, add a staff costumer and obtain an operating grant from the Arts & Science Council. “We’ve always applied for project-specific grants (from the council) but have never received an operating grant from them before,” she said. “We hope to become part of the Arts & Science Council’s regular funding.” Matthews Playhouse also offers a variety of summer camps and classes for students of all ages. Find more information and register at www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

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the next three years, according to the release. Before the grant, North Carolina only had advisers in Chapel Hill. “Studies show that rural schools lag behind their urban peers in college enrollment and completion,” the release Hayley Lane read. Hayley Lane, the adviser at Sun Valley, who serves in the Davidson Corps in her first year in the program, meets with students to guide them into college and other postsecondary programs and helps them see the importance of those options. Lane said Sun Valley was chosen because of its large ratio of students to guidance counselors, which is similar to the national average of 450 students per counselor. Guidance counselors often provide emotional and psychological services or scheduling support, and don’t offer as much pre-college counseling. “Clearly, counselors are overwhelmed, and there is a huge need for extra hands,” Lane said. College Advising Corps works alongside guidance counselors to support them and fill in the gap between students, parents and information regarding the college process. Lane said parents at Sun Valley would

be provided information from the guidance office about the college application process, but many parents didn’t read the material or understand how it applied to them. Lane said her role is providing parents with guidance regarding the college selection process and how to pay for postsecondary education. “We say to (parents and students), ‘It is feasible. Keep your options open. I am here every single day to walk you through the process,’” Lane said. “What I have found, through my training … students don’t know what they don’t know. So, it’s about bridging that gap of, ‘I’ve heard about college, I know that it’s beneficial, maybe my parents went to it, maybe they didn’t, why is it applicable to me and how do we get there?’” Lane said it’s important to College Advising Corps to help students find the higher education program or university that fits the students’ academic performance and the college’s logistics and culture. The adviser also coordinates other resources, such as presentations from college financial aid officers and other representatives to answer parents’ questions and help families find ways to afford college and gain scholarships. “To hear (parents) tell me, ‘You’ve changed my daughter’s life. She would not have been able to go through this process without me,’ is extremely humbling,” she said. Frida is one of those students. She met

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with Lane before her senior year began without any knowledge of applying to college. The senior heard from underclassmen that they had to go through the college selection and application process on their own. Frida felt the process would be particularly stressful, as her parents didn’t know anything about applying to colleges. She said she almost asked her parents to hire someone to help her. Through Lane’s help, Frida found a home at Wake Forest that not only provided her with a full scholarship, but also a welcoming community. “I believe things happen for a reason and meeting (Lane) has been a blessing because I don’t think I would be in this situation of going to college if she wasn’t here,” she said. Through a national student clearinghouse information pool, College Advising Corps’ national office collected data of the last three graduating classes and found about 50 percent matriculation, nationally, in two- or four-year colleges and universities through its programs, but the exact number won’t be calculated until December. Lane believes Sun Valley could have as much as 80 percent of students attending postsecondary programs. “The vast majority of students that I have worked with, I have no doubt they will enroll and they will actually step foot on campus and go there,” Lane said. Although Lane appreciates seeing the

statistical changes her guidance has created, she believes the student testimonials are enough to make her feel she’s making a difference. “I help these families understand college is worth it – it’ll decrease poverty and employment by 75 percent – a bachelor’s degree versus a high school education,” she said. “The statistics don’t lie. College matters.” College Advising Corps doesn’t only put students on a collegiate pathway, but teaches them about training programs to help guide them toward a career, or art and acting programs for students. “Even if it’s a 10-week course, a certificate program, I think trying to help them see the benefit of having some additional training – whether that’s on-the-job training or in a two-year school – and pitch it to them not that it’s not college, where (they) go into the classroom, but a certificate program where it’s going to be hands on,” she said. “Additional training is only going to enhance their skill set and their resume, ultimately, just to give them more leeway in what they can choose in a job.” Lane encourages all students to research their interests if they don’t know how to start the college selection process and connect with their advisers to learn more. Students can visit advisingcorps.org/ourwork/eadvisers to talk with online advisers if they need another resource for more college selection information.

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CATA keeps memories of the Holocaust alive by Courtney Schultz education@unioncountyweekly.com

MONROE – Central Academy of Technology & Arts (CATA) students brought their curriculum to life in an interactive Holocaust museum with the hope of teaching about its history and consequences. The students in Dr. Adam Tarlton’s English II honors class were learning about the Holocaust while reading Elie Wiesel’s “Night” and visiting the Levine Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Charlotte. Students were then inspired to create a project that detailed various aspects of the Holocaust, including remembrance, its history, media, crematoriums, The Butterfly Project, eight stages of genocide, media and more. “It started a couple years ago, when I had a student whose grandfather was (still) alive and he was a survivor and they wanted to create a little memorial, so it just seemed to spiral year after year with kids wanting to do it,” Tarlton said. “This year, they got more and more interactive with it.” The class was tasked with creating displays that blended historical concepts with the novel in a creative way, Tarlton said. Different displays were placed around the classroom, including a student-made video, a mock crematorium and a mini Butterfly Project display. “We want to keep people moving to help people think,” sophomore Lindsey Reich said. “I think it (also) helps to be in the same room because you can feel the energy of the room.” The Butterfly Project at the JCC particularly inspired students. The center has commemorated Holocaust victims since 2008 through a large butterfly sculpture by artist Paul Rousso in the Margaret & Lou Schwartz Butterfly Garden of Remembrance. The sculpture is covered in butterflies decorated with art and inscriptions from numerous individuals to represent a child killed in the Holocaust. The sculpture and The Butterfly Project memorialize the 1.5 million children who died in the Holocaust in an effort to “teach the lessons of the Holocaust and what can happen when prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination are allowed to flourish,” according to the organization’s website. Students created their own butterfly display to honor some of the lives lost in their project. The students’ main message was for the memory of the Holocaust to live on so history does not repeat itself. “I feel like we came together as a class to remember the victims of (the Holocaust). Learning about it makes it more www.unioncountyweekly.com

CATA students created an interactive museum to teach attendees about what caused to the Holocaust and its consequences. Courtney Schultz/UCW photo

realistic (to today’s world),” said sophomore Sabrina Carmichael. Alex Reilly, a sophomore, felt the starting points of genocide occur around the world today, such as discrimination and racism. He felt learning about the Holocaust showed how people are capable of hurting others in a severe way. “We’ve seen how easily it is to slip back into that behavior,” said sophomore Andrew Pappas. Union County Public Schools Superintendent Mary Ellis felt the project was relevant to today’s society with an increase in bullying throughout schools. Ellis said she felt the project ignited a conversation about what students can do to help prevent discrimination. “What are you doing about the bullying, racism (and) hazing now?” she asked the students. “What are you doing to prevent (another Holocaust)?” She urged students to break the cycle of bullying on social media as well as start thinking about ways to prevent discrimination around them. “If it doesn’t change your life and make you think, you’re wasting your time,” she said. Tarlton said the class discussed bullying and how it ties to the development of genocide. The class started a campaign at CATA to encourage other students not to bully each other, which Tarlton believes made an impact on the students as they’ve begun reaching out to students they wouldn’t have before. The English students wanted to use their project to remind others to think about their actions and “be a force of change.” “My No. 1 thing that I hope that (the students) get out of it is we’ve got to keep (Holocaust remembrance) alive. It’s happened so long ago in history (that) people forget about it,” Tarlton said. “If we do forget about it, it’s due to happen again. So through this, I hope that they will be proactive about this situation and keep it from happening again.”

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U.S. Rep. Hudson hosts Google Hangout with Piedmont MONROE – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson, from North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, hosted a Google Hangout on May 21 with students in Piedmont High School’s AP (Advanced Placement) U.S. Government course, according to a news release. “I was fortunate to spend time today talking with some of North Carolina’s brightest students. While they might be intrigued by my work in Congress, I’m more inspired by their ambition, knowledge and tough questions,” Hudson said in the release. “Our students are a big reason I’m fighting so hard to change the direction of our country and ensure a brighter future for the next generation with a healthy economy, more opportunities and good jobs.” Piedmont High School is located at 3006 Sikes Mill Road. Sun Valley student earns John H. Crowder Award INDIAN TRAIL – Eric Perez, a senior at Sun Valley High School, was awarded the John H. Crowder Award for his volunteer work and his academic achievements at the Union County Board of

Education’s meeting on May 5. Crowder was the longest-serving Board of Education member when he died in March 2014. To continue his legacy of helping children, the board created an award in his honor. The award recognizes students who make a difference in the community. Eric is senior class president at Sun Valley and has helped with various community service projects, including a cat food drive, all while taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. He plans to attend East Carolina University next year. Parkwood honored by NCAA MONROE – Parkwood High School’s Varsity Cheer Squad earned the North Carolina Athletics Associations Commissioners’ Cup for its community service efforts. The team was recognized for its efforts with the Waxhaw-Marvin Rotary Club, hosting a domestic violence awareness football night and canned food drive and visiting Alzheimer’s patients on Valentine’s Day. Parkwood’s team earned a $1,000 stipend for the award. UC Early College competes in state choir finals MONROE – Union County Early College High School kicked off the William Peace University North Carolina Show Choir Competition state finals on May 9 at Atkins Academic and Technology High

School in Winston-Salem. Show choirs from across North Carolina competed in the regional competition in March. Eight schools advanced to the state finals. UC Early College earned eighth place at the competition. The competition is hosted by the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities. Find more information about the competition at www.ncscholastic.org. Union County student earns merit scholarship WAXHAW – Marvin Ridge High School’s Nicole Guglielmo was among approximately 2,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships named by U.S. colleges and universities, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The awards provided range between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study. The scholarship competition is based on students’ performances on the Preliminary SAT, where students then advance to finalist levels to complete additional requirements. Nicole earned the National Merit University of Vermont Scholarship. She plans to pursue a career in diplomatic service. Marvin Ridge graduate appointed to Air Force Academy WAXHAW – U.S. Rep. Congressman

Robert Pittenger announced Waxhaw’s Klinton Parker received an appointment to the U.S Air Force Academy. Parker, who graduated from Marvin Ridge High School in 2014, has been attending the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, which is designed to prepare students academically, physically and militarily for the Air Force Academy, according to a news release. “If given the honor, I will be put into situations day in and day out that will test my character and ultimately enhance my personal development,” Parker wrote in his request for a nomination. “I believe the Academy will challenge me in various ways: I will be challenged in the classroom, I will be challenged to succeed, and I will be challenged to lead.” Parker is the son of Kimi and Brett Parker. Nineteen students from North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District received appointments to West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. “Our community is blessed with many wonderful students who want to impact the world, including Klinton Parker,” Pittenger said in the release. “Thank you to the parents, teachers, and mentors who invest in these young leaders, and thank you to the students who choose the challenge of making our world a better place.” Students interested in applying for a nomination can contact 704-362-1060 for more information.

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Some people count cards when they go to Las Vegas. My wife counts meatballs. Not at the buffet in Las Vegas – she counts meatballs in her kitchen. As we gather Rev. Tony around the Marciano table, she knows how many meatballs she has cooked, how many people are coming for dinner and how many meatballs each person can eat. There is a sense of healthy pride on my wife’s part. Although she doesn’t have an Italian bone in her body, she has learned what every Italian learned from their grandmother: L-O-V-E is spelled F-O-O-D. It’s her way of saying

family is important. It’s not about the food. The food is just an excuse. It’s her way of saying, “We are family.� Even though we are all adults, we are still vitally important to one another. The food becomes a platform to bring our family together, as we did so many times before they moved out. Why is this so important to my wife? Her gift is hospitality. I don’t know how she does it, but if 10 people suddenly show up at our house, she can whip up dinner for all of them without breaking a sweat. I, on the other hand, will hope there are enough hot dogs in the freezer so everyone can have at least one. My wife and I have very different gifts. My gifts tend to be very public. I thoroughly enjoy speaking in front of a crowd. Give me a microphone, and I’ll think I’ve died and gone to heaven. I’ve been known to say I would give up food to speak before a crowd. My wife, on the other hand, likes to work within the shadows. She is the behind-

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in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you!’ And the head cannot say to the feet, ‘I don’t need you!’ On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.� We really do need each other. We complement each other when we are all present. Our gifts are very different. Our strengths are needed. We can do more together than we can do alone. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well, my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Find more information at www. charlotterescuemission.org.

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Find a VBS near you! June marks the start of the vacation Bible school (VBS) season, as many churches are gearing up to host their annual VBS programs. Union County Weekly has put together a list of some of the upcoming VBS events hosted by churches in our coverage area. If you know of any Union County church hosting a VBS not listed here, email the details to crystal@unioncountyweekly.com.

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LAKE PARK – “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind” is the theme of Faith United Methodist Church’s VBS program this year. The church welcomes children 4 years old through fifth grade to participate in VBS from July 6 to 9, Monday through Thursday, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. The church also will have nursery care available for newborns to 3 year olds for siblings of those participating in VBS. Visit www.faithisalive.nextmeta.com/ content.cfm?id=2108 to register online, or call 704-882-6623 for more information. Faith United Methodist is located at 3708 Faith Church Road.

First Baptist Indian Trail to hold VBS

INDIAN TRAIL – First Baptist Church of Indian Trail will host “Journey off the Map” vacation Bible school from July 13 through 16, Monday through Thursday, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. The VBS program will accept children as young as 3 years old. All preschoolers must be potty trained to attend. Visit www.fbcit.org or call 704-8821005 for more information. First Baptist Indian Trail is located at 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road.

Go back to Nazareth with VBS at Hermon Baptist

WAXHAW – Hermon Baptist Church will host vacation Bible school called “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid” on June 14 to 18, Sunday through Thursday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The program will teach students about life in Nazareth and share stories about when Jesus was a child, according to the church’s website. Call 704-843-4924 for registration information. Hermon Baptist Church is located at 9713 Lancaster Hwy.

First Baptist Monroe will travel to ‘Thailand’ in VBS

MONROE – First Baptist Church of Monroe will host a “cross-culture trek” during its vacation Bible school, where www.unioncountyweekly.com

participants will meet kids from Thailand and learn about their culture and how they worship God through videos, games, snacks and cultural experiences. The program aims to show how God’s love reaches the whole world, according to the church’s website. VBS will take place June 14 to 17, Sunday through Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Children 3 years old through fifth grade are welcome to participate. Visit www.monroefirstbaptist.org/ vacation_bible_school to register, or call 704-283-8534 for more information. First Baptist Monroe is located at 109 W. Morrow Ave.

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WEDDINGTON – First Baptist Church of Weddington invites children, as young as rising kindergartners, through adults to participate in vacation Bible school from June 21 to 25, Sunday through Thursday. Adults who attend are allowed to bring children 3 years old and younger, but children must be at least 4 years old to participate without a parent. VBS kicks off with a hot dog dinner at 5:30 p.m. on June 21. Lessons from “Journey off the Map” will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Call 704-8466770 for more information. First Baptist Weddington is located at 348 Providence Road S.

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MONROE – Lee Park Church will hold its vacation Bible school June 22 to 26, Monday through Friday, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Visit www.leeparkchurch.org/event/ vbs-2015/ to register, or call 704-2217416 for more information. Lee Park Church is located at 2505 Morgan Mill Road.

‘Everest’ at Siler Presbyterian

WESLEY CHAPEL – Siler Presbyterian Church’s vacation Bible school is called “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” and will take place July 26 to 30, Sunday through Thursday, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will be placed in small groups called “Climbing Crews” and go on Bible adventures. The class also will include KidVid Cinema that shares real stories of kids who rely on “God’s power to face life’s challenges,” according to the church’s website Children 3 years old through rising sixth grade are welcome to participate. Register online at www.groupvbspro. com/vbs/ez/silerchildren/gpgs/Home. aspx, or call 704-821-7445 for more information. Siler Presbyterian is located at 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road.

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Calendar 6.4.15 Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Union County Connect

6.6.15 Saturday All Day The Return of Mini-Con V

6.6.15 Saturday Noon Miracle League Charity Golf Tournament

Join the Union County Chamber of Commerce Visitors to the Union West Regional Library will and Kevin Pitts, president and publisher of the “Charlotte Business Journal,” as he speaks about have the opportunity to meet local comics and cartooning artists, win some free swag and “Charlotte’s business climate, trending news, show off their best comic costume. They’ll also upcoming events that will impact business and have the chance to meet cos-players from the … how businesses can use the information for their benefit,” according to the chamber’s website. 501st Legion and more. Find more information at www.union.lib.nc.us. The event costs $18 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. Visit www.unioncountycoc. Union West Regional Library, 123 com or call 704-289-4567 for more information. Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Salon A, South Piedmont Community 6.6.15 College, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Saturday Monroe 6 to 10 p.m. 6.5.15 Food Trucks and Concert in the Park Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will feature 1980s and 1990s era Community Blood Drive rock music by Shotgun Sunday. Food trucks on site will include KO, All-Star Café, Papa The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Libretto’s Street Pizzas, Kona Ice and I Scream will host a blood drive at Lowe’s Home 4 Ice Cream. Attendees are encouraged to Improvement. Donors will receive a free bring chairs or a blanket. T-shirt. All blood raised by CBCC benefits local Stallings Municipal Park, patients. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 120 pounds. Schedule an 340 Stallings Road, Stallings appointment at www.cbcc.us. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2350 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe

seating is limited. Visit www.jajnonprofitresource.com/ conference-2015 to register. South Piedmont Community College, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

6.11.15 Thursday 2 p.m. The Magical Illusions of Captain Jim

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, 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. Emerald Lakes Golf Club, 9750 Tournament Drive, Stallings

Kids are invited to discover the “treasures of reading” with “rascally pirate magician” Captain Jim. Find more information at www. union.lib.nc.us. Waxhaw Branch Library, 509 S. Providence St., Waxhaw

6.5.15 & 6.6.16 Friday & Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. & 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nonprofit Conference

6.12.15 Friday 2 p.m. K-9 Meet and Greet

This event is aimed to educate, empower and encourage local nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers. Manny Ohonme, founder and president of Samaritan’s Feet International, will be the keynote speaker during a luncheon on Saturday. Conference costs are $85 for both days, $45 for Friday only and $60 for Saturday only. Participants are encouraged to register in advance, as

Kids 5 to 12 years old are invited to visit the Union West Regional Library to meet a K-9 police dog and learn more about what she does to help the department and the public. Find more information at www.union.lib.nc.us. Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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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. Main Street, Monroe

6.16.15 Tuesday 1:15 p.m. Magic Safety Program

6.12.15 Friday 5 to 9 p.m. Parent’s Date Night Drop Off The Crews Recreation Center offers a monthly opportunity for parents to have a night out while their kids play sports and games, watch movies and more. Pizza and drinks are provided for children. The cost is $10 per drop off, and there’s a $5 discount for each additional child. Call 704-708-1287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

6.13.15 Saturday 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fairy Garden Tea Party This is a hands-on, 90-minute class about indoor gardens that is ideal for parents or grandparents to bring children to. Each child must be accompanied by at least one registered adult. The event costs $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. Nature Outdoor Classroom, Stallings Park, 340 Stallings Road, Stallings

6.13.15 Saturday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Poetry Open Mic 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 704-821-2541 for more information or to sign up to read. Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center, 100 Navajo Trail, Indian Trail

6.13.15 Saturday 2 to 6 p.m. Community Blood Drive The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host a blood drive at Sun Valley 14 movie theater. Donors will receive a free movie ticket. All blood raised by CBCC benefits local patients. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 120 www.unioncountyweekly.com

Retired police chief John Short will host a safety magic show in Stallings Park that features slight-of-hand magic tricks and his puppet, Buddy the Bear, to emphasize pedestrian and stranger safety lessons. Stage/band shell, Stallings Park, 340 Stallings Road, Stallings

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6.17.15 Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch Mob – Café Bliss Waxhaw Join the Union County Chamber of Commerce for lunch and networking at Cafe Bliss Bistro, Tea Room and Bakery. The bistro offers specialty tea, desserts and “great” lunches. Visit www.unioncountycoc.com or call 704289-4567 for more information. Café Bliss, 8163-A Kensington Drive, Waxhaw

6.20.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteer Work Day at Dogwood Park There are jobs for all ages, and organizers can sign off on volunteer hours. All volunteers must sign a waiver, and parents must sign for those younger than 18 years old. Dogwood Park, 121 Lester Davis Road, Wesley Chapel

6.24.15 Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Business Networking Luncheon Join the Union County Chamber of Commerce for this lunch and networking opportunity. Registration costs $15 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers before 4 p.m. on June 18; $18 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers between 4 p.m. on June 18 and June 23; and $25 for all participants on the day of the event. Visit www.unioncountycoc.com or call 704-289-4567 for more information. Hemby Bridge Community Center, 7604 Secrest Shortcut Road, Indian Trail

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Sardinia’s team-first attitude leads Cavs to states

Cuthbertson’s Michael Sardinia is the 2015 Union County Weekly Golfer of the Year by Evan Chronis sports@unioncountyweekly.com

For the 2015 Union County Weekly’s Golfer of the Year – Cuthbertson junior Michael Sardinia – it’s more about his team than himself. That’s the mindset Sardinia has held in his first three years as a Cavalier and the mindset he’ll hold going into his senior season. But even for someone primarily concerned with his team's performance, it’s hard to ignore the individual season Sardinia had. Sardinia finished second in the Southern Carolinas Conference with a scoring average of 36.8. He tied for seventh in the regional tournament, which helped his team make it to states. At the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A state championship, Sardinia finished the first day in first place at one under 70 and ended up finishing tied for seventh at the state tournament – the best performance by a Union County golfer. To add on to all of this success, Sardinia was named to the all-conference team and named a North Carolina all-state golfer. “Overall, it was a really good season,” said Sardinia. “I was really just working the whole year, every practice, just to go perform.” Sardinia was already on a path for success coming into his junior season; he was the two-

time reigning MVP for the Cav team. But things changed this season, as Sardinia played under new golf coach John Ponikvar. Ponikvar quickly acknowledged Sardinia didn’t fit the norm he expected from great athletes he knew in his past. “When you have somebody that is that good, usually you have to deal with them being a little arrogant,” Ponikvar said. “But when you talk to Michael and figure out who he is, you can’t tell that he’s the best player. He acted like everybody else. He just wanted to improve.” His relationship with his coach may have been what helped Sardinia take the crucial step from good to great during his junior season. “Tryouts were the first time I ever met him,” Sardinia said. “I met Coach Ponikvar at tryouts and ever since then, he has been one of my favorite people and a really good coach. He helped us the whole year get all the way to states.”

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Cuthbertson sophomore Ray Dawood was a stud for the Cavaliers. He finished seventh in the SCC, and was named to the all-conference team. The Cav star shot a 77 at regionals and a 149 (72, 77) at the state championship.

Weddington

Simpson led the Warriors to a fourth-place finish at regionals after firing a 75 (34, 41) – the best performance from the Weddington team and was the backbone of an always-strong Warrior golf program.

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Daniel brought added stability to the tough Cuthbertson squad. The junior finished eighth in the conference on his way to allconference honors. He tied for the low at regionals with a 69, and shot a 149 (74, 75) at the state championship.

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expectations, but we definitely showed up,” said Sardinia. “We didn’t think we were going to do that well but we played really well at the end of the year.” Sardinia saw his role as a captain as an opportunity to unite the team in practice and in matches. “Practice isn’t the most structured thing, but I try to always get the team together and work as a unit,” he said. “In matches we always stuck together. We were one big, giant family. I did all I could to keep the team together, happy and focused.” When asked about his individual goals for next year, Sardinia couldn’t help but talk about his team instead. “We want to win states,” he said. “That’s our biggest goal next year.” Ponikvar sees Sardinia as the one to lead the Cavaliers to a potential state title in his senior season. “He puts a lot of pressure on himself,” he said. “I see great things for him and trying to help our team win a state championship.” After just one year with his coach, the Union County Weekly Golfer of the Year has left his mark. “He is exactly what every coach wants,” said Ponikvar. “He isn't too difficult, he does whatever you ask him and he's a really good golfer.”

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Michael Sardinia Sardinia, a junior, was dominant for Cuthbertson this season, earning team MVP for the third time. He finished second in the Southern Carolinas Conference in scoring average with a 36.8 average to earn all-conference. Sardinia shot a 72 at regionals, which helped the Cavaliers advance to the NCHSAA 3A state championship, where he tied for seventh with a 143 (70, 73) on his way to all-state honors. Cuthbertson finished fifth out of 12 schools.

It was an easy choice for Ponikvar to name Sardinia the team captain for the 2015 season and he didn't disappoint. “He cares more about the other golfers than himself,” said Ponikvar. “Every time I see him on the golf course his first question is, ‘How are the other guys doing?’ which shows just how much he cares about the team. “After leading the first day at states, whenever someone asked him how he was doing he would talk about the team and not himself.” said Ponikvar. “He never said he was in first place, and that shows his leadership and why people follow him. Kids do whatever he does because of that kind of leadership.” To Ponikvar it seemed like “Michael Sardinia the teammate” was more important than “Michael Sardinia the golfer.” It’s his team-first attitude that helped lead the Cavs to the pinnacle of high school athletics. The states run for Sardinia and the Cavaliers came as a surprise. “Coming into the year, we didn’t have the highest

Marvin Ridge

Swanson wasn’t the only standout sophomore at Marvin Ridge this spring. Tyler Kozlowski was stellar too. The up-and-coming golfer shot a 38 at the conference tournament, helping lead the Mavs to a first-place finish. He topped that performance in the postseason, as he shot a 78 at regionals and tied for ninth at the state championship with a 145 (74, 71).

Tyler Brown

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Brown, a senior, made the most of his final campaign at Marvin Ridge. The veteran was a key ingredient to the Mavericks strong finish. Brown also tied for the low at regionals with a 69, and shot a 152 (78, 74) at the state championship.

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Diamond Mavs prep for states Waiting isn’t fun, especially for a team waiting to play for a championship. That’s the case for Marvin Ridge’s baseball team. The Mavericks swept (4-1, 5-4) No. 11 seed Crest (20-8, 14-2) to advance to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A best of three state championship series, where it will face No. 6 seed C.B. Aycock (23-4, 9-3 Eastern Carolina). The series will be played at Doak Field on the campus of N.C. State with a 5 p.m. start for game one Friday, June 5. Marvin Ridge was dealt an eight-day layoff between its win over the Chargers (May 28) and its date with the Golden Falcons. The Mavs are hankering to play. “You’re practicing four days in a row,” Marvin Ridge coach Mark Mennitt said. “It’s kind of like, ‘Dang, when is it going to get here?’ That’s the toughest part. There are distractions all over the place – people wishing us well. But, those are welcomed distractions, because these kids have deserved it. “It’s good, but once the umpire says, ‘Play ball,’ we have to be focused on the task at hand. I’m sure we will be. Hopefully we can win a couple of more, and come back with the hardware.” Recently named North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, senior ace pitcher Max Wotell will get the starting nod for game one in the state championship series. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Wotell, an Arizona Wildcats signee, is 12-0 with a 0.54 ERA and 125 strikeouts. “We’re going to put our best against anybody else’s best, and we’ll let the chips fall where they may,” Mennitt said. “But, I think he’s the best player in the state. I’m not going to have that bullet left in the chamber.” Marvin Ridge (27-5, 13-2 Southern Carolinas), a top seed, twice had to overcome deficits, 1-0 and 3-0, to sweep Crest. Wotell struck out 12 batters in game one, while sophomore Jake Kuchmaner pitched well in game two. This is the furthest Mennitt has ever guided a team. “That was our goal from the start is try to win championships and continue on,” Mennit said. “The playoffs aren’t easy. It’s a grind, and it takes a lot of things coming together. Definitely, a goal of ours when we set out in December every year is to try to win it all. This year was no different. Everything just kind of came into place. “Certainly we’ve had a successful season. There are only two teams practicing today. We happen to be one of them. We want to win the whole thing. You just don’t get the opportunity to reach this level every year. It’s not easy, so we want to finish the deal.” The Mavericks didn’t just come out of a www.unioncountyweekly.com

tough regional – it won arguably the toughest conference in the state, which had three other teams (Cuthbertson, Piedmont and Weddington) advance to the third round. “It says a lot about our area and our conference and Union County in general. We’re proud to be able to represent Union County and our conference in the finals.” Mennitt won a state championship as a player at Independence in 1984, but doesn’t think that’ll have much of an impact in terms of helping his team prepare for the state championship series. “I think it’s more our overall experience. We’ve played in a couple regionals now. We’ve played in several district championships. This would feel even better than as a player. We’re going to enjoy the moment, and we’re going to try to take care of business.” Game two with C.B. Aycock will be played at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. If necessary, game three will be played the same day at 5 p.m. Rogers to retire from AD duties at Porter Ridge Porter Ridge athletics director Bill Rogers will retire at the end of the school year. Rogers has served as the athletics director at Porter Ridge since the school’s inception 10 years ago. “It’s been a great experience,” Rogers said. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It is very rewarding when you start off with those first years. “It was hard to be competitive and getting things formulated to where, in 10 years, you’ve finished runner up several times in some sports and won a team state championship and we’ve had two individuals win individual state championships. When you see it start coming together and the community involvement it’s a great experience.” Rogers, who was previously the athletics director at Independence for seven years, added it was a fun and interesting process putting the original staff together. Rogers first became an athletics director at Providence Day, where he spent nine years before taking the same position at Independence. He also coached football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis and golf during his career, which began at Garinger in 1970. Rogers also spent time coaching in the collegiate ranks, serving as a graduate assistant for football at Appalachian State. Eventually, Rogers felt the call to return to Charlotte. Rogers first stop back in the Queen City lasted for two years at Myers Park before he left to take an assistant coaching position with the Charlotte 49ers baseball program. He then became the athletics director and baseball coach at Providence Day. He also served on the NCHSAA executive committee during his last four years at Porter Ridge. Rogers, who is 64 years old, has been

in organized sports for 58 years, which includes playing, coaching and administrative duties. “I would hope my legacy would be, first of all, was I tried to be a good person,” Rogers said. “I would hope I would be considered one that was fairly successful at teaching, coaching and athletic administration. “Certainly the number of wins have a way of pointing toward success, but maybe you’ve impacted the lives of the student athletes to where it teaches them skills beyond the athletic arena that is included in whether you were successful or not, that you know you helped them become more successful in other areas than just the athletic end.” Enka eliminates Piedmont from softball playoffs Piedmont (21-7, 8-2 Southern Carolinas), a No. 10 seed, had its deep run in the NCHSAA 3A softball state playoffs put to a stop when it fell to top seed Enka (26-0, 12-0 Mountain Athletic), 6-2, on May 28 in game two of the best of three semifinal series. Despite the season ending with a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Jets, it was still a successful for the Panthers. This is the furthest Piedmont has ever gone in the state playoffs. “The kids, we’re really proud of what they’ve done,” coach Jason Phelix said. “They played really well this year, and worked really hard to get to where we were able to this year.”

The season was filled with highlights, but a couple of the Panthers most special moments were the deep postseason run, eliminating rival Sun Valley and winning a share of the regular season conference championship. However, the one that stood out most to Phelix was when they had to set up extra bleachers in the outfield for game two against Enka at Piedmont. “The turnout from the community that was there to support us, I think that was a great moment for the kids to be able to see the whole community come out and support them in that game and have hundreds and hundreds of people there for that game was a really neat experience for them,” Phelix said. The Panthers will return eight players who have starting experience, including outfielder Bailey Helms, second baseman Callie Smith and pitcher Cristi Pressley. Phelix said the Panthers don’t need to rebuild, but instead, reload. It appears with the strong returning nucleus of talent and experience Piedmont is on the right track. “We’re in good position,” Phelix said. “We’ve had some strong teams come through here already that I believe helped lay the foundation for what we’re doing now. At this point it’s about continually developing our players to get them ready to play at the highest level that they possibly can.”

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