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because of moving furniture and waiting for floors to dry. The average UCPS high school is about 200,000 square feet, which means the process could take all summer.

The staff also is completing roofing projects at Western Union and Prospect elementary schools. Prospect students will return to school with almost an entirely new facility, with new flooring, paint and cabinets, as well as improved technology.

Parkwood High School also will see some

Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter was visibly frustrated July 27 when representatives from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) could not give Charlotte City Council an estimate of how much commuters could be paying to use express lanes along Interstate 485 and U.S. 74.

Clodfelter asked NCDOT about pricing a couple of times before the start of the city council meeting, noting that express lanes projects will be up for a formal vote next month and start construction next year.

“It seems to me, we’re pretty far down the road,” said District 7 Councilmember Ed Driggs of the projects winding through south Charlotte. “We ought to have some concept of what those numbers are.”

Scott Cole, deputy division engineer for NCDOT, said his agency is still finalizing a tolling and revenue study.

Nationally, tolls can range from 25 cents to $8 for 10 miles, but usually average $2 to $3, according to Norm Steinman, planning and design manager for the Charlotte Department of Transportation.

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization is expected to vote Aug. 19 on a transportation improvement plan with dozens of road projects in Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties. Express lane projects for I-485, I-77 and U.S. 74 are included.

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The historic Union County courthouse was built in 1886. The north and south wings were added in 1922.

Photo courtesy of Union County Public Library

(see Museum on page 5)

Maintenance staff working to prepare classrooms despite uncertain budget Union County Public Schools’ (UCPS) maintenance staff is using the summer months to prepare classrooms and implement renovation projects for the upcoming school year, despite an uncertain budget.

“Safe and secure can mean a lot of things," UCPS Facilities Director Don Hughes said in a news release. “It means safe air. We have to keep the humidity levels down so mold doesn’t grow. It's all about a safe and secure

Paying for a better commute Details emerge about I-485, U.S. 74 express lanes

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MONROE – One of Union County’s most notable landmarks is one step closer to preservation.

The historic Union County courthouse and grounds, located at 300 N. Main St. in downtown Monroe, received its designation as a museum by resolution at the county commissioners meeting on July 20.

Recognized most notably for its elaborate cupola, the courthouse has called Monroe home since 1886. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and was designated as a historic landmark in 1985.

The museum designation will protect the

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Hughes said summer months are the department’s busiest time, as his staff completes maintenance projects, as well as timeconsuming projects.

“One of the biggest things we have to do during the summer months is strip and rewax all the floors,” Hughes said. “That’s 6 million square feet. We put seven layers of wax down and over the school year, it wears down.”

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Common Heart enters 10th year of service Nonprofit to host ribbon-cutting for thrift store, seeking donations for food pantry

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INDIAN TRAIL – Common Heart has spent most of the past decade providing food to individuals in need throughout Union County.

As the nonprofit enters its 10th year of service this month, it’s a time for both celebration and petition, as Common Heart continues its mission of “encouraging a small revolution of kindnessâ€? within the community, according to founder and executive director Keith Adams. “In our 10th year ‌ we just hope to raise awareness of our mission and equip others to serve and love their neighbors,â€?

Adams said.

The Union County and Matthews chambers of commerce will host ribboncutting ceremonies on Tuesday, Aug. 4, commemorating the opening of Common Things Thrift Store, a branch of Common Heart. The Union County Chamber’s ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. and feature a cookout with free hotdogs and hamburgers. The Matthews Chamber’s ceremony will take place at 5 p.m., and will feature free drinks and cookies.

Common Things Thrift Store moved from a smaller location off Business Park

Drive in Indian Trail to its current home, at 321 Indian Trail Road N., last July. The store collects donations of clothes, household items, books, media products and more, and sells the products at reduced prices to raise funds for Common Heart’s food pantry, Common Cupboard.

The pantry provides food to more than 350 families each month, as well as an additional 200 families through its satellite pantry, hosted each Monday evening at Mill Grove United Methodist Church.

In spite of the celebration, Common Heart’s Common Cupboard is in immediate need of donations to meet its summer shortage – a challenge Adams said the nonprofit faces each year. “Summer is typically a tough time because kids who normally eat at school have to be fed at home, so there’s a greater demand,� Adams said.

Common Cupboard’s resources also were stretched when the only other TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) pantry in Union County, previously affiliated with Loaves & Fishes, closed its doors in January. “We’ve had (reduced unemployment) numbers in our economy, but most of those jobs are lower-paying jobs, which

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means people are still lacking food, still getting food stamps and coming to food pantries because they just don’t get enough,â€? Adams said. â€œâ€Ś I think (the summer shortage) is a combination of awareness, seasonal need and the closing of that other pantry.â€?

Common Cupboard’s Top 3 needs are cereal, canned vegetables and canned fruit, Adams said. The pantry also needs donations of other food items, such as pastas, pasta sauce, soups, rice, canned tuna and other nonperishables.

Adams hopes to make the ribboncutting events an opportunity to encourage people to donate to Common Cupboard. And as Common Heart’s 10th year commences, Adams said his goal is to continue the work Common Heart has already established in the community, as well as “raise the level of kindness� the nonprofit and its volunteers provide to those he calls “friends,� rather than “clients.� “It’s about the ability to step out and make an impact, encouraging folks to love their neighbors,� Adams said.

How you can help Common Heart • Donate to Common Cupboard. The pantry is in need of a steady supply of donations of food items. Email common heartmc@gmail.com for more information. • Contribute financially. Monetary donations can be made at www.thecom monplace.org. • Shop at Common Things Thrift Store.

The store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, and sells a variety of items including books, jewelry, clothing, purses, shoes, antiques, housewares, electronics, arts and crafts, wall dÊcor, luggage, music and more. • Donate items to Common Things Thrift Store. Donations are accepted during store hours. • Volunteer. Common Heart needs volunteers to help run both of its pantries – the main pantry at 116 Business Park Drive, and Mill Grove UMC, at 7311 Mill Grove Road – as well as its thrift store.

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Commuters along I-485, I-77 and U.S. 74 can choose to bypass stop-and-go conditions in general-purpose lanes by paying a fee to drive in express lanes.

Signs will alert drivers of toll pricing and rates will change, depending on the amount of traffic and time of day to ensure speeds are maintained at 45 to 50 mph.

Express lanes will be to the left of generalpurpose lanes, separated by white stripping or a 2-to 4-foot stripe. Drivers will enter the lanes at designated points along the highway.

Carpoolers with at least three people in a vehicle can use the lanes without paying fees.

A video camera will capture drivers’ license plates, allowing the state to mail express lane drivers a bill. Drivers who buy transponders for their vehicles will pay a reduced rate.

NCDOT hasn’t seen an increase in gas tax funding since 1993, diminishing its ability to add more capacity to its roads, Cole said. The agency is relying on managed lanes to help build infrastructure.

Steinman described managed lanes as a necessity for high-growth cities like Charlotte to ease congestion. Some 27 such projects are operational and another 17 are under construction in high-growth cities such as Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles.

“We’re going to have to become a little bit more inventive about how we provide capacity,” Steinman said.

“Typically, we add one, two or three lanes.

In an area of high growth, that doesn’t work very well for very long.”

Not the same as Lake Norman Councilmembers Kenny Smith and Vi Lyles have said they’ve received many emails from constituents in the northern part of the city regarding the I-77 project spanning uptown Charlotte to Mooresville.

Smith said a lot of his emails have to do with the 50-year public-private partnership with Cintra.

NCDOT has said the partnership expedited the project by at least 16 years, considering the Spanish company is securing much of the $655 million need to complete the project.

NCDOT is putting up only $95 million.

Lake Norman-area residents have been vocal about express lanes. Many have said they prefer NCDOT add general-purpose lanes instead.

Some residents have formed a nonprofit, dubbed “Widen I-77,” which filed a lawsuit in January against the state to stop the project from moving forward.

Lake Norman-area leaders initially supported the project under the assumption that I-77 would not receive more lanes for several years unless they were tolled. As details of NCDOT’s contract with Cintra surfaced, however, towns have issued resolutions calling for the state to halt or delay the project for clarification.

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project, N.C. Sen. Jeff Tarte sponsored a revision to a transportation funding bill that would require toll projects be approved by registered voters in the counties they are proposed.

Unlike the Lake Norman-area project, I-77, I-485 and U.S. 74 will be financed by NCDOT without public-private partnerships.

Early details about I-485, U.S. 74 NCDOT held public meetings in south Charlotte in April detailing some of the ideas for express lanes along I-485. The 17-mile stretch carries between 65,000 and 112,000 vehicles daily.

The $200 million project will add an express lane in each direction of I-485, from I-77 to U.S. 74.

I-485 commuters will be able to enter the express lanes at designated locations. Among those being considered are west of I-77, between I-77 and South Boulevard, between Rea and Providence roads, between Providence Road and John Street, and east of U.S. 74. Lanes are expected to open in 2019.

The project could include construction of entry and exit ramps for three direct connections to cross-streets. Potential connections include Westinghouse Boulevard, Johnston Road and Weddington Road.

Here is what’s known about some of the other express projects: • I-77 (North) – The project involves converting the existing high-occupancy vehicle lane into an express lane and adding another express lane for most of the 26 miles from exits 11 to 36. The stretch from exits 28 to 36 will have one lane express lane, primarily due to the narrow causeway over Lake Norman.

The project is anticipated to open in 2018.

• I-77 (South) – Plans are to continue installing express lanes south of Uptown through I-77’s connection with I-485.

NCDOT is in the early stages of planning and doesn’t have an anticipated cost for the project. It’s expected to finish some time after 2025.

• U.S. 74 – Bus lanes from I-277 to Wallace Lane will become express lanes. The $15-million project spans 5.8 miles, with the first 3.8 being reversible. It’s slated to open in 2017. The second phase of the U.S. 74 project, spanning 6.3 miles from Conference Drive in Charlotte to I-485 in Matthews, is expected to open in 2024. The $400-million project involves not only building express lanes, but also widening of interchanges.

NCDOT began construction this spring on the Monroe Expressway, a 20-mile toll freeway connecting to the U.S. 74 express lanes and extending to Wingate and Marshville.

Crews are working on clearing, surveying and right-of-way fencing from east to west.

The $840-million project could open in late 2018.

Chris Platé, executive director for Monroe-Union County Economic Development, said improvements to U.S. 74 and the Monroe Expressway could help with his efforts recruiting companies and industries to move to Union County.

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contents and grounds of the courthouse, allow volunteer groups such as the Union County Historical Society to help with restoration projects, and prevent rooms within the building from being used as commercial space.

“I see this as an opportunity to grow the courthouse in the future,” said Board of Commissioners Chairman Richard Helms. “There was a need to protect the contents and the grounds of the courthouse, and this designation will help us do that.”

The majority of the courthouse sits empty, apart from four rooms on the main floor designated as the Union County Heritage Room, which is operated by the Historical Society, Union County Historic Preservation Commission and Carolinas Genealogical Society.

The Heritage Room contains the bulk of the county’s historical artifacts, including genealogical journals, military history, obituaries, old maps and more. Helms said the museum designation would allow families in the area to contribute personal relics and add to the room’s collection to share with county residents.

Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Stony Rushing has been an advocate of designating the courthouse as a museum since he was first elected in 2002. The board allocated funds to complete a study on transforming the courthouse into a museum during Rushing’s

first term, but those funds were cut after the recession of 2008.

The board revisited the idea in December 2014.

“We started talking with the ladies at the Heritage Room about making it a museum,” he said. “Some discussions have centered around using it as an office space or not, whether we should put some lawyers offices or something in there… this designation ends the discussion of whether it’s going to be historical or commercial.”

The Heritage Room is only open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Rushing said the hours make it difficult for residents who work during the day to visit the old courthouse, adding he hopes the new designation would eventually allow the courthouse to expand its hours.

Michael James, county manager assistant, is currently working with county staff, volunteers from the Historical Society and interested residents to form a committee, which would then make recommendation on museum policies, access rooms, usage, future vision and more.

Helms said with the proper museum designation in place, the courthouse will remain an important relic of Union County history and grow to continue telling stories from years past for years to come.

“Union County has a rich history because of our ancestors,” Helms said. “We need to honor those ancestors.”

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News Briefs Concealed handgun permit available online

MONROE – The Union County Sheriff ’s Office will launch a new online application system for concealed handgun permits beginning Aug. 3.

The new system will provide the following features to those applying for the permit: • Apply and make payments for handgun permit 24 hours a day • Schedule or reschedule fingerprint appointment online • Notification of receipt of application via email, phone call and text message • Order numbers given to reference tracking • Check status of order via sheriff’s website with email address and password Applicants must pick up permits in person once the application is approved at 3344 Presson Road. Applicants must bring a valid North Carolina driver’s license or identification card, which matches the address on the application.

The online handgun purchase permit system can be found at www.ucso.us.

Seats open on Weddington planning board

WEDDINGTON – Weddington is seeking residents to serve on the town’s planning board. The board meets on the fourth Monday every month and is responsible for preparing and making recommendations to town council regarding land use, amendments to town ordinances and development review. Residents serve four-year terms, but this vacancy is the remainder of a term that will end in December 2015, at which time town council will consider

reappointment or replacement.

Residents must be at least 21 years old permanently living in Weddington to be considered. Applications are online at www.townofweddington.com under “Documents and Forms.” All applications must be submitted by July 31 to Tonya Goodson at tgoodson@townofweddington.com.

County Parks launches outdoor classroom

Union County Parks and Recreation partnered with local municipalities and parks and recreation committees to launch its first outdoor classroom. The county renovated a fleet van to create a “Recreational Mobile Station.” The van will be outfitted with programming materials for all ages and will show students of all ages the benefits of getting outside and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

County park rangers will work with local parks to bring the van to municipalities in Union County. Call Jim Chaffin at 704-843-3919 for more information.

Indian Trail Curves to host open house

Indian Trail – Curves of Indian Trail will host an open house on Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests can sample Curves protein shakes, receive blood pressure readings, win door prizes and more. Discounts to local businesses, such as My Lovely Nails and Cathy’s Coffee, will be available for guests who attend the open house.

“This is a chance for members of our community to come in and see the equipment we have, and learn more about our program," said owner Danielle Rojas in a news release.

Curves of Indian Trail is located at 592 Indian Trail Road S. Call 704-8218440 for more information.

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Letters to the Editor Editor, Friends and neighbors – It is with the greatest sadness and regret that I must inform you that as a result of the actions of Weddington’s mayor and town council, under court order, Providence Volunteer Fire Department is being forced to vacate the station it built in 1985 and will be suspending operations as of midnight on July 28. Providence is the most highly rated VFD in Union County and in the Top 8 percent in the entire state. The department has protected Weddington and surrounding areas for 61 years.

Providence has always tried to do what is right and in the best interest of public safety. That has always been our guiding principle. We are not about politics – we are here to serve the community.

Providence will continue to stand ready to serve when the call comes until we vacate the building the department built to serve Weddington. And when the call comes again down the road, Providence hopes to be there for all of you.

Being a bit personal for a moment, I must say that having the opportunity to serve as your chief and help improve public safety in our community has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. The Providence team is one of the finest groups of people and professionals I have ever had the opportunity to be associated with. I do hope you can find a moment to stop by the station and say thank you. The time to do that, for the moment, is very short. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 704-361-5055.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in western Union County from July 20 to 26, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

Stallings • Kimberly Karson, 600 block of Pepper Ann Lane: Violation of domestic violence protection order. July 20 • John Majano, 3600 block of Old Monroe Road: Failure to appear. July 25

Waxhaw • Jimmy Garlins, 8300 block of Pine Oak Road: Assault and battery; misdemeanor larceny. July 20 • Jeffrey Sousa, 7100 block of McCain Boulevard: Assault on law enforcement officer inflicting injury. July 20 • David Naundorff, 7100 block of McCain Boulevard: Simple assault. July 20 • Jonathan Naundorff, 7100 block of McCain Boulevard: Simple assault. July 20 • Debra Kiko, 4200 block of Scott Lane: Simple assault. July 23 • Daquan McCoy, 2800 block of Crane Road: Failure to appear. July 24 • Kaleb Harper, 6500 block of Blackwood Lane: Simple assault. July 24 • Sandra Baresich, 1900 block of Beckwith Lane: Possession of marijuana. July 24

Indian Trail • Lynn Richardson, 3000 block of Great Falls Drive: Failure to appear. July 20 • Donald Hrascs, 1500 block of Waxhaw Indian Trail Road: July 21 • Lorenzo Greene, 400 block of Navajo Trail: Parole violation. July 22 • Kaela Baucom, 4700 block of Baucom Helms Drive: Assault and battery. July 22 • Booke Taylor, 4400 block of Old Monroe Road: Felony possession of heroin. July 22 • Kaylan Knight, 4400 block of Old Monroe Road: Felony possession of heroin. July 22 • Laren Taylor, 4400 block of Old Monroe Road: Felony possession of heroin. July 22 • Vadym Stashchak, 5600 block of Highway 74: Possession of methamphetamine. July 25 • Jessica Romacho, 2100 block of Younts Road: Misdemeanor larceny. July 25 • Kyle Brewer, on Old Charlotte Highway/ Radiator Road: Driving while impaired. July 25 • Kelly Carelock, 5900 block of Old Monroe Road: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine. July 26 • Andre Thomas, on Old Monroe Road/ Radiator Road: Driving while impaired. July 26 The following incidents were reported from July 20 to 26 in western Union County, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

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• 5800 block of Indian Trail Fairview Road: Possession of marijuana. July 25

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Home/Business Break-ins

• 9800 block of Joe Kerr Road: $1,850 worth of electronics and gaming systems and $1,000 worth of jewelry stolen from home.

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Vehicle Break-ins

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• 7800 block of Avanti Drive: Clothing and handbag, worth $215 total, stolen from vehicle. July 20

Waxhaw Home/Business Break-ins

• 9100 block of Man Of War Drive: Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home. No value listed. July 20

Property Theft

• 6100 block of Davis Road: $11 worth of medication stolen from home. July 24

Indian Trail

• 5200 block of Swedish Ivy Lane: $3,002.97 in cash stolen from vehicle. July 20 • 1000 block of Brook Valley Run: Two ponchos, a book bag and air mattress, worth $110 total, stolen from vehicle. July 23 • 1000 block Cabra Court: $15 worth of over the counter medicine stolen from vehicle.

July 23 • 1000 block of Brook Valley Run: $2,010 worth of tools and prescription sunglasses stolen from vehicle. July 23 • 3900 block of Edgeview Drive: Yellowjacket crossbow bender kit, two freon tanks, drill driver kit and other tools, worth $3,900 total, stolen from vehicle. July 24

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Drugs

• 100 block of Radiator Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. July 25

Fraud

• 14300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of counterfeit money. July 24

Vandalism

• 6600 block of First Avenue: $80 boys BMX bicycle stolen from home. July 20 • 2800 block of Ashe Croft Drive: Firstdegree burglary. July 21 • 4900 block of Alexis Drive: $11,000 Cadillac stolen. July 24

• 2600 block of Providence Hills Drive: $450 in damage to parking lot light in vandalism incident. July 22

• 300 block of Unionville Indian Trail Road: Injury to real property. July 22 • 4000 Waters Reach Lane: Harassing phone call. July 22 • 8000 block of Beacon Hills Road: Harassing phone call. July 23 • 2100 block of Hunters Trail Drive: $350 in damage to car window. July 24 • 5900 block of White Cliffs Drive: Second degree trespassing. July 25 • 1000 block of Linstead Drive: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle. July 26 • 6100 block of Secrest Short Cut Road: $600 in damage to Honda Civic. July 26

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All Scores: 28110 • 7-Eleven, 1829 N. Charlotte Ave. – 97.5 • Appalachian Smoked Meats, 2805 Chamber Drive – 97 • Chili's Grill and Bar, 2861 West Hwy. 74 – 94.5 • CiCi's Pizza, 1951 Dickerson Blvd., suite A – 93 • Hardee's, 503 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • Reid's Convenience Store and Deli, 1002 Rocky River Road – 97 • Shop and Go, 3825 Morgan Mill Road – 94.5 • Sunny Food Express, 1800 Walkup Ave. – 94.5

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28112 • Akropolis Greek Restaurant, 4829 Old Charlotte Highway – 97.5 28173 • Asian Grill, 3913 Providence Road, suite C – 96.5 • Bojangles’, 1325 N. Broome St. – 95 • Fill Good, 2538 Cuthbertson Road, suite A – 97.5 • Fox's Pizza Den, 407 E. South Main St. – 99.5 • Moe's Southwest Grill, 8133 Kensington Drive – 94 • Rippington's, 109 W. South Main St. – 96.5 28104 • Hickory Tavern, 6400 Weddington Monroe Road – 93 • Papa's Pizza To Go, 13649 Providence Road – 97.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 5945 Weddington Road, suite 101 – 92 • Subway, 5922 Weddington-Monroe Road, suite A-11 – 96 28079 • Athenian Grill, 614 S. Indian Trail Road – 100 • Cathy's Coffee, 606 Indian Trail Road – 99.5 • Domino's, 1310 Wesley Chapel Road, suite H – 96 • Food Lion, 5850 E. Highway 74

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County commissioners rejects BOE request for ‘emerging needs’ The Union County Board of Commissioners rejected a request from the Union County Board of Education (BOE) for air conditioning and hot water heater repairs, driver’s education and more “emerging needs.”

The BOE claimed at its July 7 meeting UCPS needed more funds after an air conditioning unit and hot water heater both broke at Weddington High School.

UCPS Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Technology and Operations Mike Webb said the air conditioning unit and other district needs were not “a wish list,” but necessary items.

The board also asked for more than $750,000 for driver’s education, which currently goes unfunded by the state, and claimed they would reimburse the money if the state provided those funds.

However, the county turned down both of the BOE’s requests and stated the school board would need to use existing funds for the emerging needs.

New administrators take helm by end of July The Union County Board of Education approved new leadership at various Union County schools at its July 7 meeting, who will take their new seats by the end of the month.

Casey Ball, principal at Hemby Bridge Elementary was named principal at Sun Valley Elementary. He replaced Terri Cooper, who accepted a job as principal at Sedgefield Elementary in Charlotte.

Ball earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the Casey Ball University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) and his master’s degree in school administration from Gardner-Webb University. (see Education Notes on page 9)

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He taught fourth grade, sixth-grade math, history, language arts, reading and science and eighth-grade math.

Stephanie Burris, assistant principal at Hemby Bridge, will remain at the school and take the principal position.

Burris began her career in education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and transitioned to UCPS in 2009. She has served as a pre-kindergarten teacher, literacy facilitator, third-grade summer school teacher, administrative intern and assisStephanie Burris tant principal.

She completed her bachelor’s, master’s and graduate degrees in early childhood education and school administration for UNCC. Anne Radke, principal at Piedmont Middle, was selected as the principal at East Union Middle.

Radke has multiple degrees from UNCC and Wingate University and received the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award in 2005 for being Anne Radke the North Carolina

Environmental Educator of the Year. She’s worked in education since 1990 and has worked in UCPS since 2000.

Tracy Strickland, assistant principal at Piedmont High, was named principal at Piedmont Middle.

She has bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and psychology from Charleston Southern University. She’s taught Spanish in multiple high schools in Texas, North and South Carolina.

Strickland earned Tracy Strickland her master’s degree in school administration from UNCC. Volunteers needed for Back 2 School Bash The Union County Back 2 School Bash will return for another year and the event is looking for volunteers.

The Back 2 School Bash is slated for Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Extreme Ice Center, located at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road in Indian Trail.

The event offers families free school supplies, shoes, haircuts and food to prepare students for school.

Visit www.unioncountyb2sb.org/ index.php or call 704-821-8820 for more information.

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changes with the installment of a new track.

“They haven’t been able to do a track meet there for several years because the track surface was delaminating and it was not safe,” Hughes said. “There were also drainage issues around the football field, and we’re fixing that, also.”

Groundskeepers also are busy this summer, as they must maintain 1,100 acres around campuses, which includes trimming trees and bushes around the system’s 53 schools.

However, the maintenance department still worries about the consequences of an ambiguous budget, according to UCPS Assistant Director of Facilities Danny McManus.

“You can plan and re-plan, but at the end of the day, you (only) know what you can spend each month, all the way through the school year,” he said in the release. “(But) now you’re in April and May and you’re spending for emergencies only, and then the eight-year-old chiller, that was supposed to last 15 or 20 years, has gone down hill.

Where are we going to get that money?”

The UCPS Board of Education voted at its last meeting to request more funds from county commissioners to alleviate emergency needs, such as the broken chiller at Weddington High School.

District staff requested a $2-million “emergency fund” from county commissioners in

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this fiscal year’s budget, but the county chose not to include that funding in the budget.

The Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected the board of education’s request, as well the board’s request for driver’s education funding help, stating UCPS should be using existing funds.

The facilities department still continues in full force to ensure schools are ready for the upcoming school year.

Hughes said the main goal of the department is to maintain a safe and secure environment for learning.

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There is a way to ride the waves, and my wife doesn’t get it

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One of the first dates I went on with my wife was swimming at a lake. We had a great time. I think I was smitten by her on that day and things never changed – well, almost never Rev. Tony changed.

Marciano A few months later, we went swimming at the Jersey Shore. I was so glad to be with her that there was something about her I didn’t notice. It certainly wasn’t a deal breaker, however, we discuss it every time we go to the ocean.

Fast forward three kids later. Our daughter, Maria, is the closest thing to a fish. While my wife taught Maria how to sew – and she’s an incredible seamstress who makes one-of-a-kind costumes – I was the one who taught

her how to ride the waves at the beach.

You see, her mother will ride every piece of foam washed to the shore.

She’ll approach Maria and me and say, “You missed a good ride.” We’ll shake our heads, hoping that one day, my wonderful wife will “get it.” She never does.

Here’s what I taught Maria: You don’t ride every wave; you wait.

There is a moment when you feel the water pulling your feet back out into the ocean. At the same time, there is a massive wave coming toward you. You start swimming to shore with everything you have while being pulled out to the ocean. Somehow you move from swimming in the “ocean” suds (which are on your face) to being on top of the wave. You can see all around you. It’s an incredible ride.

Whenever I ride the waves, I think of the verse in Romans 8:37. This section of Scripture begins at verse 35 and continues through verse 39 saying, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness

or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

When I ride the waves, I think of verse 37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” I am on top of things.

It reminds me that God doesn’t just want me to survive – He wants me to thrive. He doesn’t want my marriage to just be “OK.” He wants it to be incredible. He wants me to securely pass the “baton of faith” into the hands of the next generation and break the generational cycle that is too easily passed from one generation to another.

I love my wife. I can ride every piece of foam the ocean throws at us and

have a good time, or I can choose to ride the really excellent waves and have an “over the top” experience. I choose the latter.

I can choose to walk my life of faith and just “get by.” Rather, I see the calling on all of us who claim the name of Christ to be “more than conquerors.”

Scripture tells us, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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Annandale Community Yard Sale The Annandale subdivision will hold a community yard sale, encompassing the entire neighborhood. All community members are welcome to attend.

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Civil War Focus Day The Museum of the Waxhaws will focus on the “War Between the States” on the first Saturday of each month through September.

The event will include displays and costumed docents. Regular museum admission fees apply.

Find more information at www. museumofthewaxhaws.org.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw

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Curves of Indian Trail Open House Curves of Indian Trail will host an open house for the community to tour the location and receive free consultation, as well as register to win door prizes.

There will be samples of Curves protein shakes, blood pressure readings, chair massages and many same-day discounts to local business, such as My Lovely Nails and Cathy’s Coffee.

Contact Danielle Rojas at 704-821-8440 or curves.indiantrail@gmail.com for more information.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 592 Indian Trail Road S., Indian Trail

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Community Health Services Clinic The Community Health Services of Union County will offer free health screenings.

The test in the screening will include blood pressure, blood sugars, cholesterol and hemoglobin. For the cholesterol screening, participants will need to fast for 12 hours, but should still drink plenty of water.

9 to 11:30 a.m.; Monroe Crossings Mall, 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe

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law enforcement while bringing a sense of community and allows police to communicate effectively.

Marvin also will feature a movie for families to enjoy.

6 to 10 p.m.; Marvin Efird Park, 10004 New Town Road, Waxhaw

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Artist Music Guild’s Fundraising and Community Awareness Breakfast A newly formed art organization, The Artist Music Guild, will host an introductory fundraising event.

The guild seeks to help in understanding, appreciating and advancing the influences of the arts and help grow Union County’s art community.

The event will feature special guest Chubby Checker, David L. Cook, Union County Youth Ballet and Stefan Duncan.

Visit www.artistsmusicguild.com for more information.

7 to 9 a.m.; Monroe Crossing Mall, 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe

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and 8 Weddington Kids Fall Consignment Sale Weddington Kids Consignment will host its annual fall consignment sale, featuring more than 30,000 items for newborns through teenagers.

Presale shopping for volunteers and consignors will take place on Aug. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., followed by a $10 pay-at-thedoor shopping event from 5 to 8 p.m.

Free public shopping will take place Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., with most items at half price after 1 p.m. Find more information at www. weddingtonkidsconsignment.com.

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Siskey Summer Shindig The Siskey Family YMCA is giving back to members with a fun event and lunch.

The event will feature a pool party, family Zumba and kickboxing, soccer drills, bounce houses, a punt, pass and kick contest, personal training demonstrations, youth fitness fun and more.

Contact Jason Vaughan at 704-7164269 or Jason.vaughan@ymcacharlotte. org or visit www.ymcacharlotte. org/siskeysummershindig for more information.

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Sports

Big dreams, big league for Max Wotell Marvin Ridge senior Max Wotell is the 2015 Union County Weekly Baseball Player of the Year

by Evan Chronis sports@unioncountyweekly.com

During the entirety of his senior season, Marvin Ridge pitcher Max Wotell heard people talking about his future.

He heard people saying he was a coveted pitching prospect projected to be drafted in the first rounds of the MLB draft. He heard people guessing which team he would end up on. But even with all the voices telling Wotell to look to his future, he decided to look straight ahead and focus on a job that needed to be done – leading his high school baseball team to a state championship.

Wotell did everything and more to lead the Mavericks towards their goal of a title. The southpaw posted a perfect 14-0 record and a mind-boggling 0.66 ERA in his senior season, and collected a remarkable 148 strikeouts in the Mavericks’ title campaign.

Add up all his success on the mound and it’s easy to see why Wotell was named Gatorade’s North Carolina Player of the Year. Now, he has another title to add to his accolades as the 2015 Union County Weekly Baseball Player of the Year.

At the start of the season, Wotell knew he needed to post big numbers to boost his team and also his draft stock.

“I came into the season knowing that I needed to perform to get drafted where I wanted to be drafted, but also to help us win a title,” said Wotell.

Seeing pro scouts at his high school games didn't make him buckle under pressure; instead, it added to his performance.

“I was really focused on playing my game all year,” he said. “It can be intimidating having (scouts) out there, but I just went out and performed.”

Wotell’s stellar season was capped off with the moment he and his team worked for four years to accomplish.

On June 6, Marvin Ridge beat C.B Aycock in the second game of the state title series to claim the NCHSAA 3A state championship.

As Wotell lifted the state title with his teammates, one word came to mind: “Brotherhood.”

It was only three days later that Wotell’s life changed even more drastically. On June 9, the New York Mets selected Wotell in the third round of

the 2015 MLB Draft. Wotell decided to forgo his opportunity to play at the University of Arizona to jump right into the Met’s farm system.

With a bright future ahead of him, Wotell is confident he can take what he learned at Marvin Ridge to the professional ranks.

“Leadership,” Wotell said.

“Always being a leader. But I’ll be taking a different role with the Mets by being more of a learner rather than leader.”

Just like he did before his senior season, Wotell refuses to grow complacent with his own success.

“My dream came true but I’m not done yet,” said Wotell. “My life goal is to reach the big leagues and I’m one step closer to my final dream.”

No matter what the future has in store for Wotell, one thing is certain: he left one heck of a legacy back at Marvin Ridge High School.

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Marvin Ridge senior Hunter Colonna, a Gardner-Webb football signee, was stellar on the diamond. He struck out 44 batters and had a 2.48 ERA, and recorded a .341 batting average, 30 hits and 18 RBIs.

Marvin Ridge outfielder Alex Leshock stayed clear of the sophomore slump, especially when he was at the plate. He led the Mavs in hitting with a .411 batting average, 30 base hits and 20 RBIs.

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Marvin Ridge ace pitcher Max Wotell, who was drafted 88th overall by the New York Mets, was dominant in his final year with the Mavericks. He struck out 145 batters and had an .525 ERA to go 14-0 on the mound this season, earning all-conference, SCC Pitcher of the Year, SCC Player of the Year and NC Gatorade Player of the Year.

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Porter Ridge’s Tristan Shea wasn’t an ordinary sophomore. The center fielder/pitcher took the Southwestern 4A by storm with a .429 batting average, 27 hits, 27 RBIs, five doubles, five triples and two homeruns. On the mound, he posted a 2.47 ERA, struck out 27 batters, and had a 3-1 record to earn Conference Player of the Year.

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Piedmont senior pitcher/first baseman Caleb Baucom was equally impressive at the plate as he was on the mound. He had a 1.94 ERA to go 7-4 when he had the ball, and had a .446 batting average, 37 RBIs, 13 doubles and six homeruns on his way to team MVP and all-conference honors.

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