Union County Weekly March 22, 2019 by Charlotte Media Group

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March 22, 2019 • Vol. 14 • No. 12

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Art show Indian Trail displays kids’ work at town hall, 2A

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MONROE – County commissioners shot down a rezoning project that would have brought 264 apartments, 60 townhomes and 70 houses to 58 acres off Poplin Road and Bonterra Village Way in Indian Trail. Commissioner Richard Helms was willing to approve the project if the developer agreed to a condi-

tion to not have any three-bedroom apartments. But Stony Rushing went a step further – making a motion to deny the request. “I think there’s some desire by Indian Trail to control what goes on with this property,” Rushing said. “I have no problem with letting them decide that in the future.” The project was proposed for an area identified for median to high density in the Secrest Short Cut Small Area Plan, but Rushing ex-

pressed concerns about a lack of utilities there and another large project nearby approved by Indian Trail. Commissioners also approved nearly $5.4 million incentive grants over seven years to ATI Specialty Materials. The grant helps secure a $140 million investment in a new building up to 200,000 square feet and equipment to increase capacity, according to Chris Platé of Monroe-Union County Economic

Development. Ten jobs would be created. The county also agreed to sell nearly 125 acres in its future industrial park along Goldmine Road to ATI Specialty Materials for $6.5 million. Not only does ATI’s project mark the second largest capital investment for an economic development project, but it also takes the county to more than $1 billion in aerospace investment since the initiative began in 2002, Platé said.

Creatives launch CBD shop Customers are drawn to the holistic effects of products

Final Fork Pick winners in Munch Madness bracket, 3A

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Scrappy game Cavs get in foul trouble at championship, 4A

Above: Coach Matt Sides huddles with his team in the final seconds of the NCHSAA 2A state title game. Forest Hills was the only public school team in the state to play for a repeat state championship, but fell short 86-71. Below: Senior Trey Belin glides in for two of his 17 points. Andrew Stark/UCW photos

Forest Hills coach, seniors huddle one last time as team by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

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Yes I Can Hoops camp offers uplifting messages, 1B

RALEIGH – With 26 seconds to play in the NCHSAA 2A basketball final, Forest Hills basketball coach Matt Sides called one final timeout. The game was decided with unbeaten Farmville Central winning 86-71, but the stoppage gave Sides and his five seniors a chance to huddle together one more time, arms encircled around one another and not a one with a dry eye. This moment was tough for all of them. But they needed it. For a lot of teams throw around those catchy basketball cliches like togetherness, teamwork and there is no “I” in team, but I’m confident these guys lived it every single day. Just ask them.

“I wouldn’t want to change nothing,” said superstar senior guard Trey Belin. “If we could replay it and I knew we were going to lose, I’d still do the same thing with my

brothers because they mean everything to me because win or lose it’s a family forever. The community has

WAXHAW — After Kelley Hyatt and Anna Barson were victims of corporate downsizing, the two former creative art directors in the retail industry decided to go into business for themselves. Barson and Hyatt looked at several options but they settled on opening a CBD store in downtown Waxhaw called Pure CBD. The store’s products are made with cannabidiol, which is derived from the cannabis plant but comes without the intoxicating effects of marijuana and is becoming popular among people who believe in its healing properties. Proponents of CBD products claim its use can help with a variety of ailments, including inflammation, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, addiction and several other conditions. There are even products for dogs and cats. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill said CBD and hemp extracts are now included in federally legal products for sale, provided the concentration

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Cosmetology program offers diploma, license by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com

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MONROE – Unlike Frenchy from “Grease,” students enrolled in the cosmetology program at Walter Bickett Education Center don’t have to choose between high school or “beauty school.” They can do both. The cosmetology program is only for high school students in Union County. Students who are part of the program will learn how to do various hairstyles, coloring, make-up, nails and more. If students go through the entire program,

obtain the required hours and pass the cosmetology exam, they will earn a high school diploma and cosmetology license. During the first six months, students will not touch a mannequin. They’ll only have their book work. “It’s a grueling six months – and the time goes by so slow,” high school senior Leah Young said. “But once you get through it, you start working on a mannequin. Time goes by so fast and then, next thing you know, you’re working on actual clients.”

Spring Forward into Fitness!

Walter Bickett Education Center doubles as a lab for cosmetology students to try out different techniques prior to entering the workforce. Dante Miller/MMHW photo

Visit us on Facebook to see more photos from the cosmetology program at Union County Public Schools. @ucweekly

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The town has held the exhibit annually since 2015, giving art students the opportunity to display their work. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

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Student art on display at town hall

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INDIAN TRAIL – The Town of Indian Trail will showcase elementary school artwork at the new exhibit, “Your Art, Your Story.” The show opens to the public 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 21 and 22, as well as 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at town hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road. Submissions range from elementary schools across town, including Antioch, Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail, Poplin, Porter Ridge, Sardis, Shiloh, Stallings and Sun Valley, as well as Metrolina Christian and Union Preparatory academies. Each school was asked to hand-pick 12 special pieces for the show. “It is always truly inspiring for us to see all the amazing art our local student artists create each year,” said Susan Didier, Indian Trail Arts & Culture program coordinator. “We are honored to be able to host this exhibit for them, their families and their wonderful teachers, and we know one day we will be able to say that the Indian Trail Town Hall was the very first public exhibit for some very famous artists when they were first getting started.”

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Union County seeks input on intersection improvements MONROE – The Union County Planning Department, in coordination with 14 municipalities, is collecting input from March 18 to April 18 on the development of a critical intersection list. The list will guide local efforts in securing grants and coordinate efforts between the municipalities, county and the N.C. Department of Transportation in improving the county’s transportation system. Two public meetings will be held to solicit comments on the proposed improvements to address safety and congestion concerns. The first meeting will be held 5 to 7 p.m. March 26 at Lake Park Community Center, 3801 Lake Park Road. The second meeting will be held 5 to 7 March 28 at the Waxhaw Police Department (community room), 3620 Providence Road. Both meetings are drop-in style with no formal presentations. Representatives from municipalities and NCDOT will be available to discuss the initiative and answer questions.

Congressional race heats up RALEIGH – Thirteen people are running for the 9th District Congressional seat, and the race is already getting interesting. Former Congressman Robert Pittenger caused a stir March 19 when he endorsed Matthew Ridenhour, a former Mecklenburg County commissioner, and made accusations about N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop. Bishop threatened to sue, which prompted Pittenger to retract his statements. Those running are as follows: • Republicans: Chris Anglin, Dan Bishop, Leigh Brown, Kathie Day, Gary Dunn, Matthew Ridenhour, Stevie Rivenbark Hull, Stony Rushing, Fern Shubert, Albert Wiley Jr. • Democrats: Dan McCready • Green Party: Allen Smith • Libertarians: Jeff Scott. The Republican primary election will be held May 14. A second primary will be held Sept. 10 if necessary. The general election will

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Young said it’s terrifying at first, but the extensive knowledge students learn before working with human clients provides each student with a solid foundation. Once students are in their second year, they can work on actual clients. “When you have a client in your chair – you’re the boss, you’re the stylist,” Young said. “So you can’t ask your teachers questions.” To apply, students must be in their sophomore year and will start their class for the program during their junior year through their senior year, all while they

MONROE – Rocky River Elementary has been named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. Rocky River is one of 417 schools in the world and the second in Union County to earn the certification, according to Union County Public Schools. Indian Trail Elementary earned its status in 2016. “While the Lighthouse recognition is wonderful and affirming, the reward is coming to work every day and being part of the Rocky River family,” Principal Sherry Richardson said. Leader in Me empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. FranklinCovey Education awards the designation to schools with a proven, well-rounded leadership model.

Stallings 101 to create more connected citizens STALLINGS – The Town of Stallings has launched a citizens' academy with presentations that will explore the town's history, government, police, fire and transportation projects. Stallings 101 offers residents the opportunity to meet and talk with key players, like the town council, five living mayors, police and fire chiefs, school board chair and NCDOT planners. The academy will meet 6 p.m. Tuesdays, April 9 to May 21. It culminates with a certificate awards dinner served by the Porter Ridge Culinary School. The academy is free for Stallings residents. Registration is required and limited to 25 participants. Call or email Erinn Nichols at 704-821-8557 or enichols@admin.stallingsnc. org to reserve your seat.

Indian Town ready to show off future Main Street INDIAN TRAIL – The Town of Indian Trail Engineering Department is ready to present plans for the future of Main Street. Residents are invited to hear about the Indian Trail Complete Street project from 5 to 7 p.m. March 28 at town hall. The effort is a key part of Indian Trail’s Downtown Revitalization project, which aims to make the corridor more pedestrian friendly as new developments come to downtown. In addition to adding wide multi-use sidewalks with a delineated bike path and removing ditches alongside the roadway, the project will also add new lighting, pedestrian crosswalks, landscaping with planters and on-street parking within the growing business district. It will tie in with a new 150-spot parking lot coming to Blythe Drive, and a future roundabout at the Indian Trail and Gribble intersection. “The Indian Trail Complete Street will go a long way toward supporting the businesses in our downtown and will make this area a much more attractive destination for residents and visitors alike,” Town Manager Patrick Sadek said.

are going to their everyday high school. Students will take two core classes at their high school. They will then go to the education center and take their cosmetology classes from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Because of the required hours, students who are part of extra-curricular activities cannot participate in the program. Because of this, some students have to make a tough decision. This is what happened to high school senior Haley Baucon, who was a cheerleader before the program. But Haley said she knows she made the right decision. “I have grown up a lot,” she said. “By the end of this year I will have my cosmetology license

along with my diploma.” The program is part of Union County Public Schools. Therefore there isn’t a cost for a student to enter the program. The only thing students are responsible for is the uniform, kit and finding their clients. Cosmetology instructor Juanyata Goodson estimates the kits cost $400 or $500. Grace Kouane attends Marvin Ridge High School and plans to go into the program the following year. Her mother is a cosmetologist who specializes in braids and sew-ins, but she would like to become more versatile. “I want to do nails, makeup, sew-ins, braids, highlights – everything,” she said. “I even want to do guys’ hair.”

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First Round

Thirsty 32

March 22 to 26

March 29 to April 2

Sweet 16 Edible Eight Final Fork April 5 to 9

April 12 to 16

April 19 to 23

Championship

Final Fork Edible Eight Sweet 16

April 26 to 30

April 19 to 23

April 12 to 16

April 5 to 9

Thirsty 32

First Round

March 29 to April 2

March 22 to 26

Munch Madness

1 Provisions Waxhaw

1 Athens Pizza

Road to the

16 Broome Street Burgers 8 Fox’s Pizza Den

16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor 8 Saveeda’s American Bistro

Final Fork

9 Bistro D’Antonio 5 Stacks Kitchen 12 Ice Cream and Pizza Works 4 Black Chicken 13 Queens South Bar & Grill

Waxhaw

6 El Vallarta Mex Express

9 Sabor Latin Street Grill 5 Poppy Seeds Bagels 12 Lucy’s Bake and Deli 4 Hickory Tavern 13 New Asia Market

Matthews

6 Phat Daddy’s Cafe

11 Rippington’s

11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta

3 Mary O’Neill’s Irish Pub

3 Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato

14 701 Main Restaurant

14 Ararat 17

7 Emmet’s Social Tabl

7 Mario’s Italian Restaurant

10 South Main Street Barbeque

10 The Steak ‘n Hoagie Shop

2 Maxwell’s Tavern

2 Moochie’s Tavern

15 GRITS Home Cookin’

15 Fresh Chef Restaurant

Champion 1 Fox’s Alley Bowling Bar & Grill

1 The Trail House

16 Little Country Kitchen

16 El Cafetal 8 Your GG’s Kitchen

8 Spiro’s Hilltop

9 Cactus Rose Cafe

9 El Vallarta 5 Franklin Court Grille

5 Sileo’s NY Deli 12 Sun Valley Cafe

12 Jefferson Street Deli

4 Grapes Wine Bar

4 The Smoke Pit

13 Chokh Di Noodle House

13 Red Bowl

Indian Trail

6 Mia Famiglia

Monroe

11 Omega Coney Island

6 Oasis Sandwich Shop 11 Hathaway’s Chicken N Biscuits

How to vote

3 Hickory Tavern

3 Pig-n-Vittles

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Forest Hills senior Cam Richardson floats down the lane in the state championship game. Richardson was one of the core of five seniors who won 113 games together. Andrew Stark/UCW photo

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Cuthbertson’s Lillian Anderson fights for a loose ball in the NCHSAA 3A title game. Anderson had a game-high 11 rebounds and added eight points, six assists and two steals, but the Cavs lost to Southeast Guilford, 55-49. Andrew Stark/UCW photos

Cavs foul on bid for first title Scrappy state championship game decided on free throw line by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHAPEL HILL – In many ways, the final period of the NCHSAA 2A girls basketball championship became nothing more than a free throw shooting contest. In the end, Southeast Guilford would make – and take – far more free throws down the stretch and walk away with the school’s first title in a 55-49 win over Cuthbertson at The Dean Smith Center on UNC’s campus on March 16. Despite outscoring the Cavs in the second half, Southeast Guilford would make just four combined field goals over the last two quarters. They connected on only two fourth-quarter shots, yet scored 15 points from the line in the final frame, morphing a 41-35 Cuthbertson lead into a six-point loss. “It was a great basketball game to be a part of, and I think it was two great teams going back and forth,” said Cuthbertson coach Joel Allen. “I was ecstatic about the way our girls performed on this stage, the grit they showed to keep battling and battling. “They are quick and, let’s be honest, we’re not sometimes.They were trying to dribble drive and get in the lanes... Once they got in the bonus and started making their free throws, we couldn’t hold on enough to keep it even.” Southeast Guilford made 15-of-21 fourth quarter free throws and got 18 of their 28 points from the stripe in the second half. The carnage would foul out three Cuthbertson players and leave two more saddled with four fouls. Ironically, the only Cuthbertson starter without four or more fouls was Cavs star Maddie Dillinger, who guarded Southeast star Kennedi Simmons for much of the game. Dillinger, who had been so great all postseason, led the Cavs with 17 points, but struggled some in this one. The standout sophomore added seven re-

Cuthbertson star forward Maddie Dillinger reacts to a foul called on her during the 3A state championship. Dillinger capped her impressive season by earning Most Outstanding Player in the final after she scored a team-high 17 points and added seven rebounds.

bounds, but committed four turnovers and was just 5-of-15 from the field and 7-of-14 from the free throw line. Following the game, Dillinger was named Cuthbertson’s Most Outstanding Player. Dillinger was great early, with four points right out of the gate as the Cavs opened up a 10-5 lead. But Southeast would close the quarter on a 13-2 run to take an 18-12 lead after one. The teams traded baskets with Southeast taking 27-22 lead into halftime. Cuthbertson came out firing again in the third, and after a 10-0 run led by six points again at 39-33. Dillinger had four points and a key steal during that run, but was just 2-of6 from the free throw line. Southeast capitalized, using a 13-3 spurt of their own to open a 46-42 lead they’d never give back. Lauryn Hardiman scored 11 points and grabbed eight boards. Kayla Young added 10 points. Lillian Anderson scored eight points, but grabbed gamehighs with 11 rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots.

Defensively, like the Cavs have been all year, they were great. They held Southeast to 36 percent shooting from the field, well below their scoring average, and outrebounded them 35-23 and 11-5 on the offensive glass. Cuthbertson also limited Southeast’s offense to the point to where they had just two assists all game, but couldn’t overcome the huge disparity at the free throw line. “I thought if we could get them in the halfcourt they were going to struggle to score on us,” Allen said. “I thought our man-to-man was pretty good and we went to a 1-3-1 as a change up to see what it would do and they struggled with it and it got us back in the game. I think it wore out its effectiveness in the fourth quarter. “But even when we got down early the girls didn’t deviate from the game plan. They understood what they have to do to be successful. I was proud of them for that.” The loss ended the Cavs season at 294. The 29 wins is eight more than any see CAVS, Page 6A

our back no matter what win or lose. They got my back and I’ve got theirs.” Belin and his teammates had talked about family all season – putting the betterment of the team before any individual accolades that adorned their memorable fouryear run together. But, in all seriousness, consider what those seniors – Belin, Nas Tyson, Keeshawn Tyson, Jai Rorie and Cam Richardson (who joined that foursome as a sophomore) – accomplished together. They went 113-13 (90 percent win share), won four conference titles, played in three regional championships, won two regional championships and won last year’s state title. This year they finished 29-3. In the championship game, Forest Hills stung first and raced out to a 10-2 lead just three minutes into the game. But over the next five minutes, the Jackets scored three points while Farmville Central went on a 20-1 run to take a 23-13 lead. Nas Tyson had a tip-in and 3-pointer to cut the lead to five, but Forest Hills would never get that close again. In their final game, Nas Tyson scored 21 points and had eight rebounds, Belin had 17 points and seven boards and Rorie added 12. Sophomore star to be Jamalyn Blakeney was dominant for stretches inside, and he scored 15 points to go with 10 rebounds and four blocks. But it wasn’t enough as N.C. State recruit Terquavion Smith (22 points) and teammate Justin Wright (23 points) led a quick, long and very athletic team that shot 50 percent form the field, assisted on 15 baskets to the Yellow Jackets four and turned the ball over just four times in the second half. “They made tough shots all game long, and it felt like we really struggled to get defensive stops,” Sides said. “It didn’t matter how we guarded, they could make a contested shot or they used the ball screens really well. “They sliced us up, and I felt like things were really easy for them so that goes to show how talented they are.” Nas Tyson, who is Union County’s all-time leading scorer with 2,186 points in his career, was named Forest Hills Most Outstanding Player following the loss. It wasn’t the ending that Sides or any of his players had dreamed of after winning it all last season. It was an emotional time in the locker room, but Sides got up the courage to bring his five seniors to the media session following the game. They were visibly upset, also extremely prideful of all they had done. And most importantly to them, they had done everything together, “The sadness and tears that were shared in the locker room were because the journey and the time with these guys has ended,” Sides said. While the season is over, the legacy of what this group accomplished is far from gone. Marshville has embraced them, and the Sides senses the pride his team and community share. So, as he pulled those five seniors together one last time with time with a few seconds to play Sides told them exactly how he felt. “Number one, that coaching them has been the highlight of my coaching career,” he said holding his voice together. “I love them and I was really proud. The fact that we’re walking off the court losing didn’t change the way that I felt about them. “This loss shouldn’t define them and it won’t define them because of who they are as people. If this is the toughest thing they have to deal with then they’re going to be OK.”

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants March 8 to 14:

weren't held cold enough.

Lowest Scores

• Ben Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant, 1806 Windsor Square Drive – 97 • Bonefish Grill, 10056 E. Independence Blvd. – 99 • Chick-fil-A, 9905 Matthews Park Drive – 97.5 • Dairy Queen, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Fresh Chef Restaurant, 15080 Idlewild Road – 95 • Golden Corral, 11025 E. Inde-

• Tropical Bakery and Cafe, 11100 Monroe Road – 90.5 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn't available; raw eggs were stored above sliced ham & cheese in reach-in cooler while raw beef was stored above cooked chicken filled with empanadas in another reach-in cooler; and foods

Matthews

CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents March 8 to 14:

Fairview

Possession of Marijuana • 7500 block of Concord Highway Thefts • 8400 block of Noah Helms Road • 10100 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road

Hemby Bridge

Break-Ins, Vehicle • 2100 block of Kings Farm Way Driving While Impaired • 6200 block of Mill Grove Road Possession of Marijuana • 5600 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road

Indian Trail

Break-Ins • 300 block of Woodland Road (2 cases) • 600 block of Arrow Drive • 600 block of South Indian Trail road • 2300 block of Whispering Way • 5100 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 6500 block of Old Monroe Road • 14000 block of East Independence Boulevard (2 cases) Break-Ins, Vehicle • 2700 block of Chamber Drive • 3900 block of Edgeview Drive • 7000 block of Fine Robe Drive • 8400 block of Mill Grove Road Credit Card Fraud • 100 block of Windy Rush Court Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors • 2800 block of Ridge Road Drunk & Disruptive

• 6400 block of Old Monroe Road Kidnapping • 5700 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Marijuana • 5500 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance • 200 block of Chestnut Parkway Thefts • 1000 block of Master Gunner Drive • 1300 block of Wesley Chapel Road • 1600 block of West Lawyers Road • 2100 block of Younts Road (4 cases) • 6400 block of Old Monroe Road • 13900 block of East Independence Boulevard Thefts, Fuel • 14000 block of East Independence Boulevard Thefts, Vehicle • 3900 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road Thefts, Vehicle Parts • 4800 block of West U.S. 74 Trespassing • 4500 block of Old Monroe Road

Lake Park

Break-Ins, Vehicle • 6000 block of Kenmore Lane

Marshville

Driving While Impaired • 7200 block of East Marshville Boulevard Property Damage • 1100 block of Pryor Road (5 cases) • 8000 block of White Store Road Trespassing

pendence Blvd. – 94 • Hampton Inn, 9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy. – 98.5 • Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill, 316 N. Trade St. – 93.5 • Moe's Original Bar B Que, 111 Matthews Station St. – 93 • Red Bowl Asian Bistro, 3122 Fincher Farm Road – 93.5 • Sante, 165 N. Trade St. – 97 • Sub Station II, 11500 E. Independence Blvd. – 94 • Tropical Bakery and Cafe, 11100 Monroe Road – 90.5

Indian Trail

• El Cafetal, 4409 Old Monroe Road – 97

• 2000 block of Staton Road • 4700 block of Smith Town Road

Marvin

Break-Ins, Vehicle • 1000 block of Seminole Drive Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 2100 block of Highland Forest Drive Property Damage • 500 block of Marvin Road

Monroe

Break-Ins • 1000 block of Fairmont Street • 1200 block of East Sunset Drive • 1500 block of North Rocky River Road Break-Ins, Vehicle • 600 block of West Phifer Street • 1000 block of Lakewood Drive • 1000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1100 block of North Charlotte Avenue (2 cases) • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2300 block of New Town Road • 3500 block of West U.S. 74 • 4500 block of Owen Hartis Court • 5900 block of Morgan Park Drive Driving While Impaired • 2000 block of North Rocky River Road Drunk & Disruptive • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Harassing Phone Call • 1300 block of Walkup Avenue Hit & Run • 300 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 600 block of Hospital Drive • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Misuse of 911 • 3300 block of Basilwood Circle

• Hungry Howies Pizza, 553 Indian Trail Road S. – 97.5 • Mia Famiglia, 7810 Idlewild Road – 93

Monroe

• AJ Family Restaurant, 4829 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 99 • Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004 Concord Hwy. – 99.5 • Claws, 812 N. Charlotte Hwy. – 100 • El Paso Mexican, 5432 Pageland Hwy. – 98.5 • Franklin Court Grille, 232 E. Franklin St. – 93.5 • Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5

Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 300 block of Venus Street • 1700 block of Dickerson Boulevard • 3200 block of Walkup Avenue Possess/Receive Stolen Vehicle • 300 block of Griffith Road • 800 block of South MLK Jr. Boulevard Possession of Controlled Substance • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive • 4100 block of Stack Road Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 500 block of Morgan Mill Road • 600 block of North MLK Jr. Boulevard (2 cases) • 4300 block of Secrest Short Cut Road Possession of Heroin • 400 block of Brookgreen Drive Possession of Marijuana • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1900 block of Gables Drive • 2200 block of Moravian Falls Court Possession of Methamphetamine • 800 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Property Damage • 300 block of Venus Street • 600 block of North MLK Jr Boulevard • 800 block of Burke Street • 1400 block of Icemorlee Street • 2800 block of West U.S. 74 Resist/Delay/Obstruct • 3300 block of Presson Road Robbery • 800 block of North Charlotte Avenue Thefts • 100 block of East East Avenue • 100 block of East Sunset Drive • 200 block of East Old U.S. 74 (2

• Hardee's, 503 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99 • McAlister's Deli, 2803 W. U.S. 74 – 97 • Palace Restaurant, 1000 Lancaster Ave. – 95 • Stone Table, 101 W. Franklin St. – 98 • WOW Supermarket, 1230 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5

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• 701 Main Restaurant, 701 W. South Main St. – 95.5 • Blue Lagoon Cafe, 203 N. Broome St. – 97 • Emmet's Social Table, 401 E. South Main St. – 98 • Papa John's Pizza, 8139 Kensington Drive – 97 • Stacks Kitchen, 1315 N. Broome St. – 93.5

• Enzo's Italian Market, 4420 Potter Road – 95.5 • Phat Daddy's Cafe, 2741 Old Monroe Road – 98.5

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cases) • 200 block of East Sunset Drive • 400 block of Richardson Street • 800 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 1500 block of Walkup Avenue • 1600 block of Skyway Drive • 2200 block of Lancaster Avenue • 2300 block of Hanover Drive • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (3 cases) • 2700 block of Walkup Avenue • 3100 block of Poplin Road • 3500 block of Romany Drive • 3600 block of Price Short Cut Road • 7400 block of Medlin Road Thefts, Vehicle • 1200 block of East Sunset Drive Thefts, Vehicle Parts • 300 block of West Crowell Street • 3200 block of West U.S. 74 Trespassing • 600 block of Hospital Drive • 1100 block of Curtis Street Uttering Forged Instrument • 3300 block of Presson Road

• 1600 block of Shimron Lane Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance • 1500 block of Cuthbertson Road Property Damage • 1700 block of White Pond Lane • 8900 block of Waxhaw Creek Road Thefts • 1700 block of Roscoe Howey Road

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Animal Call Bite • 10400 block of Waxhaw Manor Drive Disorderly Conduct • 500 block of South Providence Street Identity Theft • 8500 block of Richardson King Road Obtain Property by False Pretenses

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Littering • 3700 block of Red Fox Trail Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 3000 block of Ashford Glen Drive The Stallings Police Department reported the following incidents March 4 to 10: Discharge Firearm into Occupied Dwelling • Undisclosed location Driving While Impaired • 3000 block of Sweetbriar Drive. • 4200 block of Stevens Mill Road Obtaining Property by False Pretenses • 8000 block of Sapwood Court Possession of Marijuana • Pleasant Plains Road • 1800 block of Hammond Drive (2 cases) Property Damage • 1500 block of Hawthorne Drive Thefts, Vehicle • 13000 block of East Independence Boulevard

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of THC does not exceed the limit of 0.3 percent as defined in the new law, which opened the sale of some CBD products across the country. Hyatt knew little about CBD products until her sister, Sue, starting using it to help with her rheumatoid arthritis. “At first I was like, ‘you are taking what?’” Hyatt said. “I started doing some research and I found that there are so many benefits from using CBD. I approached Anna and asked her, ‘what do you think?’’’ Pure CBD opened last month and Barson and Hyatt said business has been very good. The store, which is located at 203 N. Broome Street in Waxhaw, sells a wide range of CBD products, including pain creams, CBD oil for vaping, lotions, tinctures and skin creams. “It is helping people without the side effects of prescription medications,” Hyatt said. “There are a lot of people that are tired of the side effects. This is a great natural way to alleviate pain and stress and help people with sleep.” “Sleep and anxiety and arthritic pain are the biggest ones,” Barson said. “Those are the top three but we have people come in that have Parkinson’s Disease and cancer. It is not a cure for cancer but it can help with the pain. All CBD products are anti-inflammatory, that is why it is great for pain management.” Hyatt said it is also helpful for acne. While some CBD-infused edibles may be against the law, Pure CBD sells edibles that meet legal standards, Hyatt said. “We have a local baker that bakes

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other Cuthbertson girls team. The best news is they lose just two of their top 10 scorers from this year, although the losses will be big with seniors Kayla Young and Kaylin McKinney, who have started together in the backcourt since their freshmen

Anna Barson and Kelley Hyatt chat with Waxhaw Mayor Stephen Maher during their store’s ribbon cutting March 14. Paul Nielsen/UCW photos

with CBD and they do brownies and cookies,” Hyatt said. “We can’t have any edibles that have an isolate, in which they isolate the CBD from the flower.’’ The store also sells gummies, which Barson said is a good way to give the proper dosage to children. “We sell a lot of gummies to parents that have kids with ADD,” Barson said. Hyatt and Barson said their clientele ranges from people in their early 20s all the way up to people in their 80s. “We have a lot of people that come in for creams for a sports injury or surgery,’’ Hyatt said. “We have something for everyone.” Educating people about CBD is a top priority for the owners, including partnering with Rock Sugar Apothecary of Monroe to hold information sessions at their store in Waxhaw. “We want people to be comfortable,”

season. “It means a lot to see the support of our families and the school,” Young said. “It’s definitely something that’s going to stick with me for a long time. We didn’t get the results, but I’m proud of this program and this team. “I’m going to miss the chemistry and being together. This team has meant everything to me for the past

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Barson said. “We are doing educational classes where we teach about CBD and the benefits of CBD. The people here in Waxhaw have been so welcoming and supportive. Everyone has been so open-minded. People want to be open to new pain medicines.” On the web: https://www.facebook. com/purecbdnc/.

CHARLOTTE – CBD seems to be everywhere these days. It can be bought in full-service dispensaries, gas stations, tobacco stores and possibly places where people get their coffee or smoothies. But is it good for you? Proponents claim CBD helps ailments including inflammation, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, addiction and several other conditions. Epidiolex, which is a pure plant-derived CBD, is an approved prescription medication that has been shown to treat certain types of childhood seizures. But that is about where the extensive research and clinical trials seems to end. Charlotte physician Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton with Atrium Health hopes CBD can be used in the treatment of other medical conditions, but said more extensive research needs to be done. “We don’t have any evidence. We have no research,” Dr. Bailey-Dorton said. “I don’t have research that is going to hurt you. I don’t have research that is going to help you. People say that this helps them, so I don’t know what to make of it. I need to see the research. I think there is some benefit that I think we can find out that we can use.

But I don’t want to go there until I know for sure.” Until there’s more research, Dr. Bailey-Dorton said people should consult with their doctor before using CBD. “CBD can affect liver enzymes, so that could affect another medication that you are taking,” she said. “It can affect other drugs. Some people have got rashes, so you can get side effects from it. Normally, you have a medication and you test it and bring it out. This is kind of going backwards. People are using it and they say it works and now we have to back up and figure out how to help them choose wisely.” Dr. Bailey-Dorton is also concerned about the lack of regulation in place. “The other problem is that the products on the market, because they are not regulated, you don’t know what you are getting,” she said. “There are three different CBD products, full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate. A full spectrum product can have THC in it. You can take a full spectrum and potentially fail a drug test. Broad-spectrum doesn’t have THC but it has these other ingredients in it. But we don’t know what you are getting.” Some of the hemp may also be coming from China. “That makes me nervous,” Dr. Bailey-Dorton said.

five months.” Allen will miss his senior guards, too. He praised them postgame for helping the Cavs get to this point, but just getting here isn’t Allen’s end game. “As a coach and as a program, this is the place you want to get to,” he said. “We’re a championship-level team and now we have to keep it there.”

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Kids who attend Waxhaw Animal Hospital’s vet camp learn what it takes to be a veterinarian and even help a little, too. Photo courtesy of Waxhaw Animal Hospital

Is your child into animals? Is he or she begging for a cat, dog, goat or fish? Do they dream of working at a zoo or becoming a veterinarian? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then keep reading. Summer camps are one of the best ways to let your child explore their interests, especially when it comes to animals. There are a handful of camps across the region that offer the opportunity to learn about the creatures in our oceans, what it takes to run a farm and how to

care for our pets when they’re sick. These camps could spark a lifelong passion for animals that turns into a future career, or maybe your child will decide they’re just better off with a pet rock. They won’t know unless they try…so here are a few camps to consider: Farm camps First up is My Farm Camps Experience on Hammond Family Farm. The Hammonds recently bought 21 acres in Pineville and moved their popular summer camp from their Ballantyne farm to 12381 Downs Road in Pineville.

Camps are for kids 6 to 16 years old and run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Each day starts with morning farm chores, gardening, feeding the animals and grooming the horses, and then it’s time to saddle up. Beginner riders will be in small groups learning how to ride in the ring; more experienced riders will venture to the trails. Afternoons are spent playing on an obstacle course, creating arts and crafts and having water fights. A farrier and vet will also stop by for horse and hoof care, as well as a chiropractor. Sessions cost $395 and fill up fast. see ANIMALS, Page 2B

When it comes to camps, Charlotte Latin has everything under the sun this summer by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Latin has been running summer camps for years, but the school has continued to expand each year. In 2019, for example, they will offer 27 unique all-day summer camps. Some, like Nike Tennis camps, run over several different weeks throughout the summer. Others offer more customizable schedules down to specific days of the camp week. “We’re very proud of (our diversity), said Laura Walker, Charlotte Latin’s co-director of summer camps. “We want to offer a variety of camping trips, hobbies and enrichment opportunities that kids can expand learning on. “We have a lot of different day camps, so often morning and afternoon sessions will get paired together to create a full-day camp option. You can customize the schedule to where if you want a full-day camp of a particular genre, you can. If you want just a morning or just an afternoon camp, you can, and if you want to pair two camps, you can also do that.” Camp Victor, designed for ages 5 to 9, is one of the school’s flagship summer camps. Here, the staff offers always-changing, hands-on activities and a low camperto-staff ratio. The weeks are themed with

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More than a sports camp Yes I Can offers uplifting basketball instruction by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

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fun ideas like Weird vs. Wired and Dough, Donuts & Dozers but bring suits, goggles and a towel on Thursday because it’s always swimming day. The camp includes before and after care along with a lunch. “Camp Victor is a little bit of everything from cooking, art, science and other enrichment options,” Walker said. “Camp Victor is our in-house pride and joy of a day camp experience ... It’s sports in the afternoon with the enrichment element with the technology, cooking and all of that, so

we kind of sprinkle it throughout.” Camp Victor has been so popular, in fact, that new this year the school is expanding the camp. “We have an extension of our day camp program because it’s been so successful and had so much interest over the years and we knew kids didn’t want to age out,” Walker said. “So we have Camp Victor SNAKE (students in nature, adventure,

CHARLOTTE – Dan McGovern has been running his Yes I Can Basketball in and around the Charlotte area since 1997. The business has grown from instruction to leagues and summer camps and expanded to a few new locations, including gyms in uptown Charlotte, Matthews, Stallings, south Charlotte and most places in between. But other than that, little has changed for McGovern and his camps that offer more than just the fundamentals of the game. And that’s just the way he likes it. “One of the things we struggled most with

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Page 2B • Union County Weekly • March 22, 2019 feed and care for the cows and calves, goats, pigs, chickens, bunnies and horses, and help plant seeds, water crops, weed gardens and harvest produce. They’ll also go on nature hikes and fish in the farm ponds. Hunter Farm camps are for children 5 to 15 years old and run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during weekly sessions throughout the summer. The cost is $175 per session, but siblings get a slight discount. For more information or to register, visit www.thehunterfarm.com/ summer-camps.

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There is also a special session called “The Pampered/Healthy Cowgirl” from July 29 to Aug. 1, which costs $435. This is basically a spa week at the farm and includes additions like healthy eating education, farm-to-feast practices, trail and nature hikes, horseback riding, natural horsemanship training, massages for horses and humans, facials, essential oils and daily group exercise. A non-refundable $200 deposit secures a spot and all final camp payments are due by April 1. For more information, call Denise Hammond at 704-996-3048 or visit www. myfarmcamps.com. Old McDonald had a farm and it was a lot of hard work and a ton of fun. Isn’t that how the song goes? Well, campers who spend a week this summer on Hunter Farm, located at 13624 Providence Road in Weddington, will get to see for themselves. They’ll be up close and personal with all of the sights, sounds and smells of a working farm. They’ll

Vet camp When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. I even created a vet clinic in my bedroom, pretended my Beanie Babies were patients, drew fake X-rays and used a toy stethoscope. Maybe my passion would have continued through adulthood had I attended a summer camp like the one offered at Waxhaw Animal Hospital. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clinic, located at 601 N. Church St. in Waxhaw. Campers learn about safety and how to practice responsible pet owner-

ship, explore pet health care issues, look at real X-rays and learn what they reveal about the condition of an animal, look at samples under the microscope and learn about parasites. They also practice how to bandage, learn animal first aid and observe physical examinations, veterinary dentistry and even surgery (returning and middle school campers only). The cost is $325 and sessions are filling up fast. Rising sixth-to ninth-graders can attend July 22 to 26, and rising second-to fifth-graders can attend Aug. 12 to 16. There are also a few special sessions just for returning campers that focus on advanced material for a higher fee. For more information or to register, visit www.ncvetcamp.com. There is also a waiting list if sessions are full. Zoologist camp If trips to the zoo excite your child more than going to Carowinds, the movies or a trampoline park, maybe he or she is destined to become a zoologist. The Town of Matthews has a summer camp where kids learn about both native and exotic animals, from

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is anger from parents who are angry at us because our programs are sold out,” McGovern said. “We have to turn away kids and that’s because I don’t know that we want to expand that much. We have a good product, we are what we are. All we’re doing is filling a need.” There is a need because Yes I Can Basketball isn’t like other basketball camps. McGovern said when kids walk into his gyms, they hear the loud music playing – mostly instrumental so the lyrics won’t ever be an issue, but always upbeat. “You walk in and it’s like, ‘What the heck is going on in here?”’ McGovern said. “The kids are laughing and going crazy, and it develops a system that works. It’s different, and it’s not your dad’s basketball camp.” The basics of basketball side of the camp hasn’t changed at all in the more than 20 years of Yes I Can Basketball. McGovern is a former college

Dan McGovern began Yes I Can Basketball over 20 years ago and it has thrived ever since. Campers can expect a heavy dose of instruction and improvement on the court, but also gain self-confidence and positivity from McGovern’s top-notch instructors. Photo courtesy of Dan McGovern

coach who amassed more than 300 career coaching wins, most of them at Barton Community College, where he is in the school’s Hall of Fame. At Barton, McGovern led his 1989 to the No. 1 ranking in the junior college standings and he’s coached four players who went on to play in the NBA. So McGovern knows about coaching and instruction, but there

is more to it to him than just the X’s and O’s of the game. “We’re continuing to enjoy the reputation we’ve had since ‘97, when we started our year-round program,” he said. “We’ve simply been able to listen to what parents value and what kids like. Our yearround programs, camps and training focus on making it good for the families. I don’t think we’re a

their diet to their behavior, as they explore their world. The zoologist camp is for kids in rising grades 3 to 5 and takes place from 9 a.m. to noon July 22 to 26 at the Matthews Community Center. It costs $95 for Matthews residents and $100 for others. Register at www.MatthewsFun.com. Marine biologist camp Ever wonder what life is like in the oceans? What to know how to help care for those natural ecosystems? Would you like to meet a few sea creatures? These are questions any budding marine biologist would jump at the chance to answer. The Town of Matthews has a summer camp where kids learn about the adaptations, environments and interdependent ecosystems found in Earth’s vast oceans. The marine biologist camp is for kids in rising grades 3 to 5 and takes place from 9 a.m. to noon July 8 to 12 at the Crews Recreation Center. It costs $95 for Matthews residents and $100 for others. Register at www.MatthewsFun.com.

traditional camp. I’d summarize it as a Yes I Can experience, not a Yes I Can basketball camp. “There’s going to be a heavy diet of instruction. We’re teaching all of the fundamentals: how to pick and roll, how to shoot and all of that but we want it to be more than that. Our success comes from our ability to search, find and recruit special teachers and counselors. I always look for ones who are more like youth ministers that have had way too much caffeine. People who are vibrant, effervescent and breathe life. We’re positive all the time, whether it’s a girl or boy.” Yes I Can has basketball camps for girls only, for boys only and for co-ed campers. They offer full and half-day options and at locations all over. McGovern says he often is asked whether his camp is faith-based. It’s not, he says, although while he has the kids’ attention, there is nothing wrong with sharing powerful, spiritual and uplifting messages with his campers. “One of the tenants of our program is to give a steady diet of motivational messages,” he said. “Some-

times kids need to hear those kinds of messages from somebody else. I think it’s good to camp if they hear positive messages.” No matter what people are looking for out of a basketball camp, Yes I Can will deliver and cater to any needs. After all, listening is what has helped the camp thrive into what it has become today. “We wanted to put together a menu that parents can look at and say, ‘Yes, that is what we’re looking for right there,’” McGovern said. “And we’ve been able to do that by listening to what people want, keeping it the size it is and hiring good people.” Want to register? Yes I Can has 15 unique summer camps that run July 10 through Aug. 23. There are boys only, girls only and co-ed offerings and are designed for children ages 5 to 14. In addition, spring leagues and instructional sessions are filling up fast. For more information on any of those options, visit www.yesi canbasketball.com/, call 704-4421238 or email marcus@yesicanbas ketball.com.

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kids, exploring) that is geared toward creek-mucking and orienting to your surroundings and more of the biology side of environmental science. “There is something for everyone. We have an escape room camp that we started a couple of years ago and the kids loved putting together the clues and things. We have aerospace, candle-making, South American cooking, I think we do offer almost everything you can think of including all of the sports – wrestling, tennis, basketball, whatever you can think of.” Here are a few other of the offerings that really stood out:

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Wells Fargo Artificial Intelligence Camp by YEOT Ages: 15-18 Cost: N/A When: June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A national financial service company is joining Charlotte Latin to offer this data science camp taught by experts in the field. Roblox Studio Game Design by CodeRev Kids Ages: 9-11 Cost: $400 When: July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roblox is one of the best places in the universe to make games with its cutting-edge graphics and building tools. Here, campers use Roblox’s built-in editor to create 3D worlds and then use the popular LUA coding language to code game actions, elements and mechanics. Athena’s Path 1 by Michelle in the Middle Ages: 9-11 Cost: $325 When: July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Middle school sometimes can be a vital tipping point in how girls perceive themselves and their

Charlotte Latin summer camps encourage social interaction, enrichment, leadership and friendship. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Latin School

relationships with others. Athena’s Path develops leaders by giving girls the tools and perspective they need to stay true to themselves and not just follow the crowd.

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Return of the Dinosaurs: Engineering a Giant by YEOT Ages: 6-8 Cost: $246 When: June 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon This is an experience to remember. Campers will study and contemplate the biology, ecology and geology that existed during the time of the dinosaurs using handson experiments, digs and demonstrations. Ooey Gooey Summer Slime Ages: 5-7 Cost: $210 When: June 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon Campers won’t only just make their own ooey, gooey slime, but each day will be different as they experiment with textures, colors

and scents. Cap off the week by making an edible slime treat. Tee It Up Golf by TGA Ages: 5-14 Cost: $185 When: June 17-21 and July 1519; 9 a.m. to noon This co-ed camp is presented by TGA Premier Junior Golf, a locally owned instruction facility. Here, junior golfers of all skill levels can enhance their fundamentals, learn or expand their golf etiquette and reinforce knowledge of the rules all while having fun playing a variety of games, challenges and skill stations. Pet Palooza Ages: 6-8 Cost: $210 When: June 24-28, 1-4 p.m. This pet-crazed camp is centered around creating fun crafts, toys and accessories and treats for the furry friends while collecting donations for needy pets. Campers will visit a veterinarian’s office and an animal shelter during the week.

MOORESVILLE – Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute, is now accepting applications for Ignite – a free summer program for high school juniors interested in exploring high-tech, high-demand careers as auto, diesel and motorcycle technicians. Participating students receive intensive, hands-on training and the opportunity to earn credits toward a UTI program. Ignite will be offered at every UTI campus nationwide and locally at NASCAR Tech from June 10 to 28. “We’re seeing strong continuing demand across the transportation industry for qualified, well-trained automotive and diesel technicians. These are highly technical and rewarding jobs with great earning potential, upward mobility and stability – and employers can’t fill them fast enough,” said Jennifer Bergeron, campus president at NASCAR Technical Institute. “Our Ignite program is a free, fun way for young people to learn about the opportunities that exist in the transportation industry and skilled trades. We look forward to offering this unique and important training at our campus again this summer.” Ignite participants learn automotive basics as they complete a three-week, no-cost course – an introductory sample of the programs completed by full-time UTI students. The Ignite cur-

riculum emphasizes a career-focused education that prepares students for the high-tech ever-evolving transportation industry of the future. Students explore career opportunities in the transportation field, receive hands-on training on today’s latest technologies and learn from UTI graduates and local employers about the high need and earning potential for trained technicians. UTI launched Ignite nationwide in the summer of 2018, following a successful pilot program at campuses in Avondale (Phoenix), Ariz.; Houston, Texas; and Orlando, Fla., the previous year. Each of the programs were at or near capacity, and a large percentage of participants said they planned return to UTI as a fulltime student after high school. Summer Ignite students are eligible to receive credit toward future UTI courses and can complete a UTI program and begin a career in the transportation sector in less time. Industry demand for trained automotive and diesel technicians continues to accelerate. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that, by 2026, there will be more than 1.2 million job openings in the automotive, diesel and collision repair industries. To help reach that total, the transportation industry will need to fill more than 120,000 technician job openings annually, on average.

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Peter Pan headlines children's theater’s 2019-20 season CHARLOTTE – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will open its 72nd season on Oct. 4 with the Tony Award-winning musical “Peter Pan.” Fly into a season filled with magic, delight and innovative new works. “I can’t imagine a more apropos start to the season than with this re-imagined look at classic Peter Pan,” said artistic director Adam Burke. “Director Jenny Male will bring her highly lyrical and fresh style to this famous story.” The world premiere musical, “The Invisible Boy” opens Nov. 1 and is the third installment of “The Kindness Project” – an ongoing initiative to promote kindness. “This high-spirited musical will touch the heart of every person who has ever felt invisible,” Burke said of the piece. Charlotte’s newest holiday tradition, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,” makes a triumphant return from Nov. 29 to Dec. 29 after making its world premiere at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in 2016. 2020 rings in the New Year with “The True Story of The Three Little Pigs” (Jan. 4 to 18), followed by the powerful stage adaptation of the popular film “Akeelah and The Bee” (Jan. 31 to Feb. 16). “We are really excited that Corey Mitchell will make his Children’s Theatre of Charlotte directorial debut with this important and relevant story,” Burke said. Mitchell, a Charlottean, was the first recipient of the annual Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education in 2015. Next is the world premiere hip-hop experience, “GRIMMZ Fairy Tales,” which puts a fresh spin on familiar classics. Experiential Theater Company’s founding artistic director Christopher Parks, who wowed audiences with his show “Journey to Oz” in 2016, is working with local artists Rahsheem Shabazz and Ron Lee McGill to

remix traditional tales. The No. 1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon and deliciously funny “Dragons Love Tacos” comes to life in a big way April 3 to May 3 as the taco party of all taco parties literally brings down the house. “Each year there is one story that comes to us highly recommended from our friends and partners at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library,” Burke said, “and this year that is ‘Dragons Love Tacos.’” Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will also present Paige Hernandez’s “Havana Hop” from Feb. 29 to March 1. The spring lineup continues to serve different audiences with “Afflicted: Daughters of Salem” from April 17 to 26 for ages 12 and older and Balloonacy ends the season by delighting preschoolers from May 27 to June 7. For more information regarding Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s upcoming season please visit www.ctcharlotte.org/online/ article/season-1920. Got the acting bug? Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers camps for four age groups: Early Childhood (3-5), Primary (kindergarten to second grade), Musical Performance and Acting (third to sixth grade) and Summer Teen Studios (seventh to 12th grade). Younger kids explore magic ponies and dinosaurs, while older kids really get into the production aspect, improvisation or Shakespeare. Visit www.ctcharlotte.org for details. Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts offers several appealing camps centered around pop culture, including Hamilton Jr., Fortnite Dance Challenge, The Greatest Showman, YouTube and American Girl Doll. Visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com for details.

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Summer Camp Directory YOUR GUIDE TO THE REGION’S SUMMER CAMP INSTITUTIONS

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Charlotte History Museum 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte www.charlottemuseum.org

First Baptist Church Monroe 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe www.monroefirstbaptist.org

Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottelatin.org

First Baptist Church of Weddington 348 Providence Road S., Weddington www.fbcw.com

Ballantyne School of Music 11318 N. Community House Road, Charlotte www.ballantyneschoolofmusic.com

Charlotte Preparatory School 212 Boyce Road, Charlotte www.charlotteprep.org

Brace YMCA 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews www.ymcaCharlotte org/brace Calvary Church 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte www.calvarychurch.com Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews www.carmelchristian.org Carmel Presbyterian Church 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.carmelpresbyterian.org

Charlotte Soccer Academy 901 Sam Newell Road, Matthews www.csacamps.com Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte www.chefalyssaskitchen.com Children of Faith Preschool 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.childrenoffaithpre school.org Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E 7th St, Charlotte www.ctCharlotte org Christ Church Charlotte 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte www.christchurchCharlotte org

Caroline Calouche 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.carolinecalouche.org

Christ the King Church 13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte www.ctkCharlotte org

Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail www.carolinacourts.com Carolina Voices 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.carolinavoices.org

CLT Bike Camp 321 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte www.cltbikecamp.org City of Monroe 300 W. Crowell St., Monroe www.monroenc.org

Cedarhill Farm 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.cedarhillfarminc.com

Community School of the Arts 345 S. College St., Charlotte www.csarts.org

Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte www.cpcc.edu

COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd) 226 W. John St., Matthews www.coskidsmatthews.org

Charlotte 49ers 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.charlotte49ers.com Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews www.charlotteacademyofmusic. com

Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews www.covenantday.org Dance Fever Charlotte 10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Charlotte www.dancefeverCharlotte com Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte www.nature.discoveryplace.org

Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.charlotteballet.org Charlotte Eagles 1020 Crews Road N., Matthews www.charlotteeagles.com

Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.science.discoveryplace.org Engineering for Kids (Ballantyne) 8183 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.engineeringforkids.net

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Charlotte Country Day School 5936 Green Rea Road, Charlotte www.charlottecountryday.org

Faith United Methodist 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.faithisalive.org

Charlotte Fencing Academy 1500 W. Morehead St., Charlotte www.charlottefencing.com

First Baptist Church Indian Trail 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.fbcit.org

First Presbyterian Church of Monroe 302 E. Windsor St., Monroe www.fpcmonroenc.org Flour Power Cooking Studios 8438 Park Road, Charlotte www.flourpowerstudios.com Goddard School (Ballantyne) 13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Indian Trail) 1004 Harvest Red Road, Indian Trail www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Matthews) 9631 Northeast Pkwy., Matthews www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Waxhaw) 1528 Providence Road S., Waxhaw www.goddardschool.com Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 3307 Rea Road, Charlotte www.gspc.net Grace Lutheran Church 7000 Providence Road, Charlotte www.grace-Charlotte org Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org./harris Hermon Baptist Church 9713 Lancaster Hwy., Waxhaw www.hermonbaptist.org Horse Shadow Run Stables 3022 Miranda Road, Charlotte www.horseshadowrun.com Indian Trail Presbyterian Church 200 S. Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail www.itpcusa.org Jami Masters School of Dance 530 Brandywine Road, Charlotte www.jamimastersschoolofdance. com KidzArt Various sites www.matthews.kidzart.com Levine Jewish Community Center 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottejcc.org Mad Science of Charlotte 810 Tyvola Road, Charlotte www.centralcarolina.madscience. org Master O's Black Belt World 17214 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte www.masterotkd.com Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association 1200 S. Trade St, Matthews www.MARASports.org

There are plenty of summer camps around the region that will get kids outside and exploring nature. Photo courtesy of My Farm Camps MARA Colts Football 1200 S. Trade St., Matthews www.maracoltsfootball.com Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 W. McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsplayhouse.com Matthews United Methodist Church 801 S. Trade St., Matthews www.matthewsumc.org Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation 5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte www.charmeck.org Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.metrolinachristian.org Miller Street Dance Academy 11532 Providence Road, Charlotte www.millerstreetdance.com Mint Hill Presbyterian Church 8528 Brief Road, Mint Hill www.minthillpresbyterian.org Mint Museum 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte www.mintmuseum.org Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe www.monroeaquaticsandfitness center.com

9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org/morrison Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.mpbconline.org Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte www.myersparkumc.org Omni Elite Athletix 5611 Cannon Drive, Monroe www.omnieliteathletix.net Providence Baptist Church 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte www.providencebc.org Providence Day School 5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.providenceday.org

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St. Matthews Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte www.stmatthewcatholic.org Stonebridge Golf Club 2721 Swilcan Burn Drive, Monroe www.stonebridgegolfclub.com The Athletic Barn 5412 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.waxhawathleticbarn.com

Providence Road Church 4900 Providence Road, Charlotte www.prcoc.org

The Mint Museum 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte www.mintmuseum.org

Providence United Methodist Church 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte www.providenceumc.org

Town of Indian Trail 130 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail www.indiantrail.org

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Town of Matthews 100 McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsfun.org UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.uncc.edu United Faith Christian Academy 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte www.ufca.org Urban Revolution Martial Arts 8035 Providence Road, Charlotte www.urbanrevma.com

Sew Fun Parties 8155 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.sewfunparties.com

U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte www.usnwc.org

Sharon Presbyterian Church 5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte www.sharonpcusa.org

Visions Dance Academy 3122 Fincher Farm Road, Matthews www.visionsdancenc.com

Shea-Rose Farm 2411 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.shearosefarm.com

Union County 4-H 3230 Presson Road, Monroe www.union.ces.ncsu.edu

Siler Presbyterian Church 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel www.silerchurch.org

Waxhaw Bible Church 6810 Pleasant Grove Road, Waxhaw www.waxhawbible.org

Simmons YMCA 6824 Democracy Drive, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org/simmons Small Hands Big Art 8025 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.smallhandsbigart.com South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte www.smpchome.org South Piedmont Community College 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe www.spcc.edu

Waxhaw Kid Coders 216 W. North Main St., Waxhaw www.waxhawkidcoders.com Weddington United Methodist Church 13901 Providence Road, Weddington www.weddingtonchurch.org Wesley Chapel YMCA 5924 Monroe-Weddington Road, Matthews www.ymcaCharlotte.org/wesley chapel Wingate Bulldogs 220 N. Camden Road, Wingate www.wingatebulldogs.com

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THINGS TO DO March 22

Community Theater The Union County Playmakers present “Willy Wonka Jr.” at Monroe Crossing Mall. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. March 22, 23, 29 and 30, as well as 2:30 p.m. March 24 and 31. Tickets range from $7 to $15. 704238-3394 Various times; 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe Outdoor Movie Union County Parks and Recreation screens “Ralph Breaks the Internet” during The Scene of Spring Outdoor Movie Series at Cane Creek Park. The event includes music, local vendors and food trucks. The movie starts at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

704-283-3885 6-10 p.m.; 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw

March 23

Touch-A-Truck Indian Trail Parks and Recreation hosts Touch-A-Truck at Chestnut Square Park. Features include an hour without sirens or lights at 10 a.m., helicopter landing at 11:15 a.m. and jaws of life demonstration at 1 p.m. 704-821-8114 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail

Rainbows: Color Spectrum Fun “Down to a Science,” includes handson learning activities. 704-821-7475 2 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

7-9 p.m.; 1201 N. Broome St., Waxhaw

March 26

AARP Meeting The Union County AARP Chapter 5164 meets in the Ellen Fitzgerald Center conference room. Visitors are welcome to join the group at monthly meetings without cost. Membership costs $10. 704-282-4657 11 a.m.; 327 S. Hayne St., Monroe

March 24

Magic Show Mario the Maker Magician performs a show at Lanti Music Studio. That Magic Kid opens the show. Recommended for children ages 3 to 10. Buy tickets in advance. Tickets cost $10 for kids and $15 for adults. www.mariothemagician.com 2 p.m.; 323 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Book Club The Monroe Library book club discusses Joy Callaway's “The Fifth Avenue Artists.” 704-283-8184 Noon; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

March 25

Ribbon Cutting Foster Grace Insurance Agency celebrates its relocation with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. 4-430 p.m.; 1504 Walkup Avenue Monroe

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Comedy Night Paul Baeza performs stand-up comedy at Growler USA. 704-4949445 7-8:30 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Trivia Nights Big Pop Trivia brings Trivia Night to both The Roasted Bone and The Trail House. 7-9 p.m.; Roasted Bone: 350 E. Franklin St., Monroe. Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Comedy Show Burpie headlines a comedy show at The Spot Eatery, Bar & Lounge. Buy tickets in advance at www. eventbrite.com. Tickets cost $10. 704-218-2482 8-10 p.m.; 1513 Concord Ave., Monroe

March 27

Restaurant Celebration Emmet's Social Table offers its weekly specials during its first anniversary celebration. Diners get a free raffle ticket. Jim Tierney performs 6 to 9:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; 401 E. South Main St., Waxhaw Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds its Wednesday Nite Cruz In at Poplin Place. 6-9 p.m.; 2889 W. U.S. 74, Monroe

March 29

Senior Expo Union County Weekly hosts the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo at Christ Covenant Church. It includes vendor booths, free breakfast and lunch, door prizes and giveaways. Admission is free, but we ask people to register to manage food. Register by calling 704-849-2261 or email rjen sen@cmgweekly.com. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews

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• CharBar (Mint Hill): Early Ray • Coyote Joe’s: Lanco • Evening Muse: Theodore w/ Greg Keys; Grand Marquis • Free Range: Jared & The Mill & The High Divers • Heist Brewery: Ghost-Note w/ Louis Cato • House That Rocks: Tyris • Knight Theater: Charlotte Symphony • Midnite Rodeo: La Zenda • Milestone: Flatfoot 56 w/ South Side Punx • Moochies Tavern: Old Man Mafia • Ovens: John Mellencamp • Queens South: FireByrd • Petra’s: It Looks Sad, Spirit System & It’s Snakes • Pineville Tavern: SouthernChainz • Serj: Bob-O • Smokey Joe’s: Heywire • Sweet Union: Karaoke • Stooges Pub: Darrell Harwood • Stumptown Station: David Porter • Temple Mojo: Colby Dobbs • Trail House: The Risk Band • Vintner’s Hill: John Woodall • Visulite: Cosmic Charlie

• McGlohan: I’m With Her • Small Bar: Open Mic w/ The Long View

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Political Forum Sweet Union Republican Women hold a Republican forum for invited 9th Congressional District candidates at the Monroe Historic Courthouse. 7 p.m.; 300 N. Main St., Monroe

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March 23 • Eazy Parrot: Michael Tracy • McGlohan: Jeanette Harris & Althea Rene • Moochies: Irrashional; Taplow • Southern Range: JB Boxter • Stooges Pub: Off the Record • Stumptown Station: Hayden Lee

March 24 • Beantown Tavern: Jade Moore • Maggianos: Shableek

March 25 • Moochies Tavern: Mike Huffman • Trail House: Karaoke w/ Karen Pressley

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March 27 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Eazy Parrot: Jade Moore • Maxwell’s Tavern: Tanner Long

Venues Charlotte • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. • McGlohan: 345 N. College St. • Midnite Rodeo: 9607 Albemarle Road • Ovens: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Maggianos: 4400 Sharon Road • Milestone: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Petra’s: 1919 Commonwealth Ave. • Serj: 2906 Central Ave. • Smokey Joe’s: 510 Briar Creek Road • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthew’s • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Mint Hill • CharBar: 7312 Town View Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Eazy Parrot: 1701 W. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Stallings • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road Waxhaw • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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