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Union County Commissioner Stony Rushing chats with colleagues at the Union County Republican Convention. UCW file photo
Shred & sweep The Town of Weddington holds a spring litter sweep and shredding event April 6 at town hall. The sweep spans 8 to 11 a.m. Trash bags, gloves and safety vests will be provided. The shredding event follows 10 a.m. to noon.
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Book signing Sculptor Peter Rubino talks about lifelong passion for creating art and signs copies of his newly published book, “Portrait In Clay,” at 6 p.m. April 5 at Waxhaw Entrepreneurs.
BBQ benefit Antioch United Methodist Church holds its annual chicken BBQ at 11:30 a.m. April 5 at the church, located at 3502 Antioch Church Road, Matthews.
Gospel dance The Cane Creek Cruisers holds its April Gospel Dance at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at Walkersville Presbyterian Church, 6204 Brady Road, Waxhaw. Admission costs $5 per dancer.
Anniversary sale Peddler’s Paradise celebrates its one-year anniversary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at the Monroe shop, 105 W. Franklin St.
Movie theater Superhero “Shazam!” takes on the creepy undead from Stephen King classic “Pet Sematary” at the box office this week. Who will prevail?
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The Follow Your Heart 5K was especially meaningful for Monroe Middle School students. The event took place March 30 in downtown Monroe. Dante Miller/UCW photos
Running for Rodriguez Monroe Middle students honor classmate at 5K by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – About 150 students from Monroe Middle School ran at the fifth annual Follow Your Heart 5K on March 30 in honor of 13-year-old classmate Carlos Rodriguez. Rodriguez's family reported him missing on the night of March 5. His body was found hours later on the railroad tracks along Walkup Avenue. Authorities said Rodriguez was struck and killed by a passing train. Odair Aguilar was friends with Rodriguez's sister and would speak with him on occasion. Aguilar said he and his classmates ran for Rodriguez to help his family and to also make his memory a positive one. “We wanted to clear our heads. He was a special kid with a big
heart,” Aguilar said. “I was getting tired [during the race] I had to remember that I was doing it for a good cause and I asked myself, 'Why would I stop now when I'm almost finished?' and I had to tell myself I was doing it for him.”
Aguilar finished third in the 5K. The Follow Your Heart 5K was started by Hearts For Monroe, a collaboration of nonprofits, see RUN, Page 2A
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Weekly recap Sports editor updates on area teams, 7A
Re-tooled Cardinals riding on 32-game winning streak by Lee Noles Contributor
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MONROE – Despite the loss of one of the state’s most prolific scorers in Caleigh MacKinnon and a reconfigured backline, the Union Academy girls soccer team continues to dominate. Through April 1, the reigning 1A champions are 11-0, they’ve won 32 consecutive games dating back to last season, tying Hough High for the state’s longest streak. Despite losing key defenders and one of the state’s most prolific scorers, the Cardinals are outscoring opponents 65-4 to start the year. MacKinnon’s importance and absence can’t be overlooked, as the three-time all-state selection scored 176 times. With MacKinnon’s graduation, junior midfielder Sarah Brown, a two-time all-state selection, is taking on more of an offensive mindset. Brown, who verbally com-
MONROE – Six of the 10 candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the 9th District Congressional special election spoke at a candidate’s forum sponsored by the Sweet Union Republican Women. About 150 people attended the forum March 26 at the Old Courthouse. Below are excerpts of what the candidates said during their five-minute allotted speeches at the forum. Fern Shubert Home: Marshville Experience: Former N.C. Senator District 35; former N.C. Representative; accountant. “I want you to take the time to educate yourself about the candidates before you vote. This is not supposed to be a beauty contest. If it was a beauty contest, I wouldn’t enter. Who can do the most to protect our country? Look at what I have already done, and I bet that I have done something for everyone here, and a lot more than you can imagine. “You can’t have a country if you don’t have borders. I have been talking about illegal immigration for years. I was there first. I understand the problems we are facing from when I was in the legislature. I am more afraid of our national debt that I am North Korea. If we let our schools teach that socialism is more acceptable than capitalism, it is not going to go well.” Dan Bishop Home: Charlotte Experience: Current N.C. Senator District 39; former N.C. Representative District Bishop 104; former member Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; attorney. “I have been serving you in the General Assembly since 2014. Dan McCready is wrong for our values, and he is wrong for our country. He is the see CONGRESS, Page 5A
CC Coppin, Sarah Brown and Mya Manivanh all started on the Cardinals' state championship a year ago and return for the undefeated program. Lee Noles/UCW photo
mitted to play for the Charlotte 49ers in October, can score. She has 69 goals for her career, but it was her playmaking that was essential to the Cardinals’ explosive offense a year ago as she finished with a state record 53 assists. Her 21 goals not only leads this year's
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team, but has already exceeded her 19 from last season. Kelsey Havican tallied 32 goals and 21 assists to garner all-region honors last year as a sophomore. She is second on the team this
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“Trading Spaces” will feature two Charlotte couples on an episode airing at 8 p.m. April 6 on TLC. Paige Davis, Ty Pennington, John Gidding, Brett Tutor and Joanie Sprague create rooms for a motorcycle-riding mama who likes to rev it up and a couple looking for a tropical retreat of relaxation. In “Trading Spaces,” two sets of neighbors redecorate a room in each other’s’ home. Teams have only two days and a $2,000 budget to complete the redesign with the help of a professional designer and carpenter. Photo courtesy of TLC
Student wins Optimist Club oratorical contest
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WEDDINGTON – Lauren Hultquist, a homeschooled junior, recently won the Weddington Optimist Club’s oratorical contest based on a theme of “Is there a fine line between optimism and reality?” Lauren Hultquist was awarded $100 for the honor. She will compete against winners from other Optimist Clubs in the area. The district winner is eligible for a $2,500 scholarship. “Lauren did a wonderful job presenting her speech about this year’s oratorical topic,” Club President Mary Ann Maxson said. “The members of our Optimist Club have no doubt that she has a bright future ahead of her.” The Weddington Optimist Club has been participating in the oratorical contest for 25 years and active in the community since 1980. The club is also involved in an essay contest, computer scholarships, breakfast with Santa and improved students party. Call 980-328-5700 or visit www.wedding ton-optimist.org for details about the Weddington Optimist Club.
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schools, churches and businesses to address issues such as hunger, homelessness, education and community relationships. School Counselor Jennifer Lodge said this isn't the first time Monroe Middle participated in this 5K especially because of the support Hearts 4 Monroe provides the school. But the participation this year grew tremendously. Last year, only 35 to 40 people from the school participated in the race. The number of participants increased because students and teachers wanted to channel their grief into something positive. Hearts 4 Monroe is in nine Title 1 schools, in which 40 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
INDIAN TRAIL – The Indian Trail Tree Education Initiative is under way, as the Indian Trail Parks and Recreation Department heads out to elementary schools across town to talk about the importance of trees in the community. This is the eighth year for the program, which works with local fourth-graders to educate them about the role trees play in making Indian Trail a better place. The town is working with nearly 1,000 kids in nine local schools this year. Each student in the program receives a small loblolly pine tree to take home and plant, and two larger trees are planted at every school. More than 100 trees have been planted at Indian Trail schools through the program, and more than 5,500 trees have been given to students to plant at home. Indian Trail Parks and Recreation will be visiting local schools throughout April.
Union County Urban Forester Bill Smith talks with students at Union Prep on Tuesday during the snow. The students then helped plant two trees at the campus. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
“We try to think about how we can evolve those students and how we can give back," said Ginger Walle, executive director of Hearts 4 Monroe. "We go into the schools and invite any Title I student who wants to be sponsored to come out and be part of this race to feel the accomplishment of finishing a race.” The school gave the students blue T-shirts that said #runningforrodriguez. Students were so proud of themselves, Lodge said, that they wore the T-shirts to school the following Monday and proudly presented their medals. “We had a huge revelation that we could use this for something positive after this tragedy happened,” Lodge said. “The 5K allowed students to run for Carlos and support one another – to tell each other to keep going and not to give up.”
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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
1 Provisions Waxhaw 1 Provisions Waxhaw
8 Fox’s Pizza Den 8 Fox’s Pizza Den 9 Bistro D’Antonio 5 Stacks Kitchen 5 Stacks Kitchen 12 Ice Cream and Pizza Works 4 Black Chicken
April 19 to 23
Final Fork Edible Eight Sweet 16
April 26 to 30
April 19 to 23
April 12 to 16
April 5 to 9
Munch Madness
1 Provisions Waxhaw 16 Broome Street Burgers
April 12 to 16
Championship
5 Stacks Kitchen 13 Queens South Bar & Grill
13 Queens South Bar & Grill
Road to the
Final Fork
Waxhaw
6 El Vallarta Mex Express
8 Saveeda’s American Bistro 5 Poppy Seeds Bagels 5 Poppy Seeds Bagels
2 Maxwell’s Tavern
5 Poppy Seeds Bagels 12 Lucy’s Bake and Deli 4 Hickory Tavern
11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta
7 Emmet’s Social Table
13 New Asia Market 6 Phat Daddy’s Cafe 11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta
3 Carnitas Mexican 3 Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato Guanajuato 14 Ararat 17 7 Mario’s Italian Restaurant
2 Moochie’s Tavern
7 Emmet’s Social Table
8 Saveeda’s American Bistro
4 Hickory Tavern
14 701 Main Restaurant
10 South Main Street Barbeque
1 Athens Pizza
9 Sabor Latin Street Grill
3 Mary O’Neill’s 7 Emmet’s Social Table
March 22 to 26
16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor
11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta
3 Mary O’Neill’s Irish Pub
March 29 to April 2
16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor
Matthews
3 Mary O’Neill’s
First Round
16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor
11 Rippington’s 11 Rippington’s
Thirsty 32
7 Mario’s Italian Restaurant 10 The Steak ‘n Hoagie Shop 2 Moochie’s Tavern
2 Maxwell’s Tavern
2 Moochie’s Tavern
15 GRITS Home Cookin’
15 Fresh Chef Restaurant
Champion 1 Fox’s Alley 1 Fox’s Alley Bowling Bar & Grill Bowling Bar & Grill 16 Little Country Kitchen
1 The Trail House 1 The Trail House 16 El Cafetal
1 The Trail House
8 Your GG’s Kitchen
8 Spiro’s Hilltop 8 Spiro’s Hilltop 8 Spiro’s Hilltop
8 Your GG’s Kitchen
9 El Vallarta
9 Cactus Rose Cafe 5 Sileo’s NY Deli
12 Jefferson Street Deli
5 Sileo’s NY Deli 5 Sileo’s NY Deli
12 Sun Valley Cafe 4 Grapes Wine Bar
4 The Smoke Pit
6 Mia Famiglia
11 Omega Coney Island
11 Omega Coney Island 14 Athenian Grill 14 Athenian Grill 7 Juke Box Deli and Pub 10 Sabor 10 Sabor Latin Street Grill 2 The Bridge Restaurant 15 NY Pizza & Pasta
2 The Bridge Restaurant 2 The Bridge Restaurant
4 The Smoke Pit 13 Red Bowl
Indian Trail 14 Athenian Grill
3 Hickory Tavern
12 Jefferson Street Deli 4 The Smoke Pit
4 Grapes Wine Bar 13 Chokh Di Noodle House
5 Franklin Court Grille
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6 Oasis Sandwich Shop 11 Hathaway’s Chicken N Biscuits 3 Pig-n-Vittles
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2 Stone Table
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My adventures at the senior expo Justin Vick Managing Editor
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f the newsroom encounters a problem, such as a story falling through very late in production, then I can navigate around the obstacle like a seasoned Starfleet captain. But if left to my own devices in the real world, I'm playing bumper cars. Take our very successful Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. Hundreds of older adults came to connect with about 60 vendors March 29 at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. Great event, but let me go on a self-deprecating rant first. I had map duty, which involved finding vendors with confused looks on their faces and directing them to their booths to set up. Despite my disheveled look that morning, a few vendors assumed I knew what I was doing. I didn't. Little do my coworkers know how much I struggle at any map that tells me, “you are here.” Whether I'm at Carolina Place Mall or The Ballantyne, I always have to envision myself as that dot on the map and trace my finger from the “you are here” symbol to my destination. I've just never been good with directions or maps. I love you, Google. A couple of the vendors told me they needed electricity, but they weren't near an outlet. This required me to find an adult, such as our publisher, Adrian Garson, to see if we could accommodate these adjustments. On one of my frantic searches to find Adrian, I noticed Parks and Ann Mangum entering the lobby area about an hour early. “We don't like to be late, that's for sure,” Ann told me. Turns out, the couple drove from Monroe to be at the event. The Mangums pick up Union County Weekly at the Spiro's Hilltop Fish Fare & Steakhouse, on
ABOVE: Dignity Memorial's prize wheel was a popular attraction. RIGHT: Charlotte Conway celebrates the end of lunch. Dante Miller/UCW photos
East Roosevelt Boulevard, which is about as far east as our circulation goes. Sometimes, they may pick up a copy at the nearby Showmars. Ann recalled a bumbling gentleman on the phone when she registered for the expo that sounded an awful lot like me. “This is the second time we've been,” Ann said. “Y'all just have a really good thing here.” A few minutes later, I ran into a lady waiting outside one of the locked doors. She had arranged for Charlotte Area Transit System to deploy a Special Transportation Service shuttle to drop her off and pick her up at that very spot. She snapped at me as I tried to escort her to the front of the building to where the registration table was located. “How am I supposed to wait for my transportation to pick me up?” she asked. “I should have stayed home.” After the vendors were situated, I walked from booth to booth trying to get candid photos of seniors interacting with vendors. I posted a bunch of them on our Facebook page. Eventually, I made my way to the chapel to help Adrian with the breakout sessions. I enjoy helping with these because I learn something from them. We heard financial tidbits from Clear Income Strategies Group, senior living
options from Cresswind Charlotte and vacation trends from Mann Travels. The best part was giving out the free raffle tickets. I scoff whenever I hear someone say you can't get anything for free. For starters, you can get the Weekly. Then there's the expo, where we give out free breakfast, free lunch and free prizes. People seem excited when I hand them a free raffle ticket. It's almost like I'm giving them hope. Ray Mennitt, of Matthews, won a maroon rocking chair with our logo on it, while other people received mouthwatering prizes like free Bundt cakes for a year from Nothing Bundt Cakes! I think I gasped when I heard about that prize. The breakouts weren't without hiccups. During the first session, a lady that had been separated from her daughter for too long started to get worried. We reconnected them. At the end of the expo, I ran into that same lady that yelled at me. I stayed with her for about 20 minutes until the shuttle came to pick her up. The New York native told me that people were so nice down here. She left in good spirits and so did I. A lot of other people did more than I did at the expo. The business side of the office took the lead on organizing it. If I couldn't find Adrian, then I tried
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to find sales executive Kate Kutzleb. The newsroom helped serve breakfast and lunch from the Mint Hill Publix store. Volunteers with Uwharrie Bank and The Sandbox, including Executive Director Mara Campolungo, helped execute the event. Others, not affiliated with any particular
company, pitched in, as well. We hope to see everyone in September when we host our next senior expo. We'll publish details about it closer to the event. Visit us on Facebook for an album consisting of 84 photos and a live video shot by Karie Simmons
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Resourcefulness among event planner's strengths by Dantie Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com
Being displaced from a job can discourage some people, but it didn't intimidate Indian Trail resident Dianne Walker. By the time Walker lost Walker her job as a pharmaceutical representative for Merck and Co in 2009, she had already started coordinating weddings on the side. “When I was displaced from Merck, I just decided to step out on faith,” Walker said. “DeeWorks Enterprises was founded a couple of years later.” DeeWorks Enterprises LLC is a full-service public relations, marketing and event planning firm that specializes in enhancing and branding its clients, which include authors, promoters and nonprofits. “If we weren't all-inclusive, the client would hire me to the event side, hire someone else to do public relations, and to contact the press,” she said. “They can hire me and get it all in one bundle.”
Despite being based in Indian Trail, Walker emphasizes her company goes beyond North Carolina. One of her clients holds events that honor community leaders in eight cities. This fall, they are expanding the program to six countries in Africa. Walker is the firm's only full-time employee. She has a team that works parttime, with the size of the team depending on the size of the event. Among the challenges of running an event planning firm is sometimes a contractor may not work to her standards. She also had an event planned at a venue only for the owner to pass away during the week of the event. “One of the things I always say, no matter how well you plan, there's going to be some issue that comes up,” she said. “There are a lot of things that happen beyond your control, but it's how you handle it. Being resourceful is important in this industry because things happen.” Want to learn more? Call 732-762-4729 to learn more about DeeWorks Enterprises LLC.
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Fox’s Alley owners Julie and Mark Fox present a check for $1,000 from the Kids Bowl Free program to students at Shands School. The bowling alley participates in the program every April through August. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
Fox’s Alley gives school $1,000 bowling grant by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Students at Shands School took a field trip March 28 to Fox’s Alley Bowling Bar & Grill in Monroe. They left with a check for $1,000. The private independent school, which provides specialized education for students in grades two through eight, was nominated by Fox’s to receive the grant money through its Kids Bowl Free program. Kids Bowl Free runs April through August at Fox’s and provides children 15-and-under with two free games of bowling each day. More than 1,500 bowling alleys participate in the program nationally, and Kids Bowl Free awards one $1,000 grant every year to a deserving school in each of the 50 states. “We nominated about 50 schools, elementary and middle schools, that are in a 25-mile radius from the bowling alley,” said Hillary Carpio, Fox’s general manager. “One of our schools that we nominated won, and we are very excited to have nominated Shands.” Founder Liz Morris opened the doors of the school in 2012. Morris said Shands focuses on children
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wrong Dan. I am the right Dan. The difference between me and Dan McCready is, I will always tell you what I believe. You will never have a doubt. Dan McCready hides what he believes. We can’t allow him to represent the 9th District in the United States Congress. “I am the conservative Dan. I have made conservative change, and I am making conservative change. I led on the Voter ID constitutional amendment and the tax cap amendment. I am doing that change now. You will never have to guess where I am. President Trump needs help, and he needs someone to take the fight to the other side.” Leigh Brown Home: Harrisburg Experience: CEO real estate company; best-selling author; and motivational speaker. Brown “We need people that are strong and courageous because that is what it is going to take to help President Trump and move forward his agenda. I would like to support (Trump) in those efforts. As a mom of two beautiful children, I am absolutely pro-life and I don’t apologize for that. As someone who learned to shoot at the age of 12 when my daddy took me out to learn how to shoot quail, I believe in supporting and protecting our ability to defend ourselves against a tyrannical government, and that is what the Second Amendment says. “I would love to be part of the solution, and that is what I have done as a Realtor. I have sold over a 1,000 houses in the 9th. I sat across kitchen tables from people who were in all kinds of situations. I ask questions and I listen. Then I come up with ideas to help them find a solution that is good for them.’’ Stony Rushing Home: Wingate Experience: Current member Union County Board of Commissioners; owner of Take Aim Training Range. Rushing “My parents were very young when I was born. They were teenagers. They were asked about an abortion and they didn’t do it. So, I have lived pro-life. I am just not a supporter of the Second Amendment, I have lived the Second Amendment. “We have to have a candidate that can carry us through and beat McCready in September and not November. We have to have a candidate who can appeal to the whole district, I have lived throughout the district. We have taught people all over the state, and particularly in the 9th District, hunter safety.
who have learning differences and not necessarily disabilities. Students with learning differences may not fit into a traditional school setting. Shands uses a multi-sensory learning approach that engages students at their level of learning with a theme-based curriculum. “Everyone has a strong suit on how they learn. It could be visual. It could be auditory. It could be best that they do best with handson activities,” Morris said. “Our whole program is focused on teaching things in a multi-sensory way. We have project-based learning to problem-solve with specific hands-on activities.’’ Nutrition is a key part of the curriculum, and there is even a yoga class at the school. “We are a green school, and we have started an organic garden,” Morris said. “It is helping these kids try new things, things that they think they don’t like. We are trying to get them to try some new vegetables. They find that they like them.’’ Morris said most students have been able to transition to a traditional high school after they complete the program at Shands. On the web: www.shandsschool.org and www.kidsbowlfree.com. Those people have spent eight to 10 hours with us, they haven’t spent 10 minutes with us. We need someone that understands this district. Mark Harris won on constitutional values. I have the support of Mark Harris.” Matthew Ridenhour Home: Charlotte Experience: Former member Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; Ridenhour served in U.S. Marines for 11 years; risk manager for a global financial technology firm. “This is about what we are facing as a nation. We have $22 trillion worth of national debt and no one seems to want to talk about it. I was talking about it a decade ago out here on the lawn during a Tea Party rally that I spoke at. We were talking about the national debt back then. It was $13, $14 trillion back then. “We have a broken VA system, 22 veterans every day are committing suicide. That’s 22 of my brothers and sisters, 22 of your brothers and sisters, that are committing suicide because they are not getting the treatment that they need. That is unacceptable. We need to give these veterans the care that they have earned. We need to support our President and build the wall. We have an immigration problem, but we also have a human-trafficking problem. That is modern-day slavery and that is absolutely a national emergency.” Gary Dunn Home: Matthews Experience: Former candidate for Charlotte mayor and North Carolina governor. Dunn “I have 12 kids and I go hiking every morning at about 5:30. Yesterday, I went skeet shooting. You are about to hire me to support your congressional rights, your best interests. Let me know what your concerns are, what you want me to do. I don’t have any opinions or belief systems of my own. I make careful observations, research and measurements and then, if needed, decipher a corrective course of action that is in the best interest of everybody in N.C. 9. “I spent the last 28 years in school. I’m still in school. I am a student. I have never stopped learning.” Want to vote? The general election, if the winner of the May 14 primary gets at least 30 percent of the vote, will be held Sept. 10. If no Republican in the crowded field meets that threshold, then the run-off will be held Sept. 10 with the general election being held Nov. 5. Dan McCready is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary on May 14.
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season with 11 goals. Catie O’Grady provides another offensive punch as the senior forward has reached double digits in goals each of the last three seasons. Sophomore Mia Fraticelli played quality minutes as a reserve during the state title run, but coach Vic Johnson expects more as she moves into a starting role. Defensively, the Cardinals allowed just seven goals last year. Their 21 shutouts ranked within the top-10 all-time in the NCHSAA single-season record book. But graduation hit the group hard as four-year starters Cameron Lacroix and Jessie Henson moved on. The departures leave sophomore Mya Manivanh, senior Emma Brewer and junior goalkeeper CC Coppin as the group’s only holdovers. Manivanh, who was all-state last year, pushed into the offense regularly, but now focuses on controlling the defensive middle of the field. Manivanh helped hold Sun Valley forward and Appalachian State signee Kyndall Edwards scoreless during the Cardinals 1-0 win March 22 and routinely marks the other team’s best player. “I’m having a defensive mindset,” said Manivanh, who has six goals this year after finding the net 19 times last year. “This year’s thinking is defensively we just don’t let them score.” The turnover to the backline also has Johnson rearranging his formation, as this year just three defenders in front of Coppin, who was all-region a year ago. Sophomore Rachel Roncace joins a backline that Johnson said is still figuring out what works for them. “We have never played this and we are still trying to work out the kinks,” Johnson said. “As a team, we switched because of a lack in numbers at center back, and we are little off because Mya can’t get forward and Emma can’t get forward.” As the Cardinals work through their kinks, they are playing well and know they’re getting everyone’s best shot after finally breaking through for the school’s first team sport title. “Obviously, we are going to have a big target because we have that title,” Manivanh said. “If we keep progressing and playing the way we play, then teams are going to worry about us.”
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INDIAN TRAIL – Seven years ago when she first started teaching Pilates classes, one of Jill Hinson's students told her that she had battled breast cancer and wanted to get stronger. Three weeks later, another client told Hinson that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “It hit me that I had to do something to give back,” Hinson said. “I didn't know how to help them.” She realized these students had the means to pay for Pilates classes despite medical bills. She wondered how many others wanted to take Pilates classes but could not afford them. She launched Core Compassion Project. The nonprofit offers post rehabilitative Pilates scholarships to people with breast cancer. The scholarship covers 10 one-on-one classes. Core Compassion Project has provided 78 scholarships funded by its annual “Girls Night Out” fundraiser at Morning Glory Farm in Monroe. Hinson said women experience tightness after a mastectomy. “Pilates is amazing for helping them get
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that motion back,” she said. “It helps build strength, and it's low impact, so it's easy on the joints. And we can meet the recipient where they are. If there's a day where all they can do is stretch, then we'll stretch.” Kathy Whitley has been a recipient since her friend suggested it to her years ago. She has been cancer-free for nine years.
“I'm getting some of my mobility back,” Whitley said. “Because of the Pilates, my body is now able to do the stretching that it needs to do. I can put on my shoe now without having to call my grandchild or my husband.” Hinson said recipients become more self-assured. “These women leave with more confidence,” Hinson said. “We are a base of support. That wasn't our original plan, but we are so thankful for that. Hinson is working on a home program that scholarship recipients can work on after their 10 sessions are finished. She is also writing a book to guide other instructors on how to help people battling breast cancer. Cancer has also hit home for Hinson. Her father has stage four lung cancer, while her 7-year-old nephew was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia four years ago. Her mother is a colon cancer survivor. “In my heart, I want to branch out to people who have other cancers eventually, but we want to master what we're doing here first for breast cancer,” Hinson said. “What I've experienced in my family has funneled my passion for helping as many people as I can.” Want to learn more? Jill Hinson owns Core Studio Pilates, which operates out of Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. Call 704-288-3898 or visit www.cor estudiopilates.com for details on private sessions and group classes. Visit www.corecom passionproject.org to learn more about Core Compassion Project.
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Weekly Sports Roundup This week sports editor Andrew Stark takes a flyover of all that’s happening in Union County sports this spring with his game notes. These quick hitters will get you caught up on all of the action.
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There's a lot of pageantry to soak in at the Queen's Cup Steeplechase, but it's also a great place to take in some action-packed horse racing. Photos courtesy of Queen's Cup
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MINERAL SPRINGS – Discounted general admission badges for the 24th annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase are now on sale at the service desks of all Charlotte-area Harris Teeters. The Queen’s Cup bills itself as one of the top six sporting events in the region and the most anticipated social and sporting events on the Southeast’s calendar. The 24th edition will be held April 27 at Brooklandwood Race Course in Mineral Springs, which is just outside of Waxhaw. The nonprofit Queen’s Cup is part of the National Steeplechase Association and the event on April 27 will feature some of the best horses, trainers and jockeys in five feature races. The 2019 Queen’s Cup Steeplechase will benefit the local Alzheimer’s Association for the sixth-consecutive year. The Queen’s Cup has donated close to $1 million to various charities over the years. Tailgating is a big part of the event and the individual tailgate gatherings are often extravagant with racing fans dressed in elegant outfits. Tailgating spots range from $150 to $695 for groups of 12 and 14 people. Some tailgating sections are already sold out and several other options only have a few spaces left. One popular tailgating option is the Mil-
• Sun Valley three-sport star Jack Wilton is among 31 NCHSAA’s Heart of a Champion Award Winners across the state, but the only one from southern Mecklenburg or Union counties. Wilton, who stars in football, wrestling and lacrosse, was nominated by Michael Harvey. The NCHSAA will recognize Wilton on April 13 in Chapel Hill. • Sun Valley teammate Gavin Blackwell is blowing up on the recruiting circuit. The speedy sophomore receiver recently picked up an offer from Florida. Blackwell anBlackwell nounced last month on Twitter that his top six schools were North Carolina, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Duke, N.C. State and South Carolina, although he mentioned his recruitment was wide open still. Blackwell lists Akron, East Carolina, Florida International, Maryland and Vanderbilt among his many suitors.
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lennial’s Treehouse. While geared for fans and party-goers ages 21-35, older patrons can also join the fun. A $150 badge includes round-trip chartered bus transportation from the Pineville light rail station to Brooklandwood, catered lunch, complimentary beer and wine and rail viewing. There is also a new non-transportation option for $125. The Treehouse tailgating option was introduced in 2017 and is a popular option since the light rail system now extends all the way to the UNC Charlotte campus in north Charlotte. The purse for the five races exceeds $150,000 with the featured race being the Queen’s Cup MPC Chase at 2:40 p.m. The third race is presented by Sonitrol and covers 2 3/8 miles with a purse of $100,000. The Queen’s Cup purse ranks in the top five on the NSA circuit. On the web: www.queenscup.org.
• Marvin Ridge (10-2) recently took two of three games from rival Parkwood (6-7). The Rebels opened with a 7-6 win on March 26, coming back from a 6-0 hole with seven runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. MJ Lucas went 3-for-3, and Hunter Baden got the win for the Rebels. The next day, Marvin Ridge got two RBIs from Steven Gonzalez and cruised to a 3-0 win over the Rebels behind a four-hit gem from Kyle McKernan, who improved to 4-0 on the season. In the rubber match, the Mavs got four runs in the fourth and won, 6-2. Andrew Kerry had three RBIs while Gonzales drove in a pair of runs to lead the offense. Drew Cognac improved to 3-0 after limiting the Rebels to three hits. • After sweeping Charlotte Catholic in a three-game set, the Weddington baseball team is red-hot and now winners of six straight. The Warriors and Mavs started a three-game series this week with first place on the line in the Southern Carolinas Conference.
Lacrosse • Sun Valley junior Ryan Gundersen scored five goals to lead the Spartans to one of their biggest lacrosse wins of all time when they beat Cuthbertson 11-10, for the first time in school history. Sun Valley jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but had to rally late. The Spartans scored with under two minutes to play and made two big defensive stops late. Jahzmarr Carr made 20 saves in goal. Gundersen added a pair of assists and leads Sun Valley in goals (18) and assists (10) on the year. Tyler Vaughn also had a hat trick for the Spartans. • The Weddington boys lacrosse team (51) is the two-time defending 1A/2A/3A state
champs and are off to another great start. Their only loss came in an 8-6 loss to undefeated Dublin (Ohio) Coffman High School on March 25. Maxpreps.com’s national lacrosse poll ranks Coffman No. 16 and the Warriors No. 25. The Warriors bounced back two nights later with a 14-4 win at Sun Valley. Freshman Ryan Kazella scored three times, all-American James Shipley had two goals and three assists, and Ryan Goldstein and Eamon Murphy both added a pair of Shipley scores. Weddington closed the week April 1 with an 18-0 shutout of Parkwood. Murphy, Anthony Todaro, sophomore Zach Reda and freshmen Ethan Cobb and Dane Johnson had two goals each. Whitner Litton controlled the action with a perfect 9-of-9 faceoff run and seven ground balls. Andrew Miller and Ben Gazjuk combined on the shutout. • The Weddington girls lacrosse team have started the season 10-0. They are ranked No.1 in the state by Maxpreps.com. Last week, the Warriors won two games, including just squeaking past Jackson, a school located in Massillon Ohio, with a 14-13 win. Sophomore Jordyn Case led the scoring with five goals. The Warriors got great performances from Meryl Johnson (four ground balls, three goals and two assists), Kendal Williams (three goals) and Blaire Randolph (two goals). The Warriors had an easier time with Fort Mill on April 1, despite the Yellow Jackets coming into the match 10-2 and ranked fifth in South Carolina’s rankings. Williams scored five times to lead a balanced attack also featuring Alex Wall (three goals), Johnson (two goals and four assists) and freshman Ella Papke (two goals). The Warriors have an April 9 showdown with rival Charlotte Catholic, who is 7-1 as of April 2.
Soccer • The Marvin Ridge girls soccer team scored three impressive wins last week to improve to 12-1 on the year. Sophomore Brooke Lavelle did all of the damage with a hat trick in the Mavs 3-1 win over Weddington to start the week on March 26. Logan Boggs stopped eight shots on goal to preserve the win. Two days later, Lavelle assisted on Emma Mayer’s goal that turned out to be the only strike of a 1-0 win over Sun Valley. Boggs made 12 saves in net to preserve the shutout. The Mavs opened April with a 7-0 blanking of Indian Land. Lavelle scored twice and assisted on one goal. Cameron Joffe scored twice while Asha Quill, Lauren Araya and freshman Lilly Jones added the other strikes.
Track and field • Cuthbertson set eight school records at a meet last month at Olympic High School. The girls broke five school marks, and the boys broke three. Details on those athletes and information on every county athlete who placed can be found as an online extra at www.union countyweekly.com.
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Special Olympics Spring Games returning to region CHARLOTTE – More than 1,300 Special Olympians are expected to compete in track and field, softball, swimming and other events this month during the 2019 Special Olympics Mecklenburg County Spring Games. Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for nearly 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. SONC offers Olympic-type competition in 19 sports on local and state levels. This will mark the 36th year Charlotte Country Day School has hosted the Spring Games. Roughly 800 volunteers and 150 coaches will support Spring Games events at Country Day, Bojangles’ Coliseum, Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center, Hough High School and Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center.
The following events are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including the opening ceremony: • April 11: Swimming (all athletes), Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville. • April 24: Swimming (all athletes), Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center, 800 E. M.L.K. Jr Blvd., Charlotte. • April 26: Track & field, motor activities, softball team (middle/high athletes): Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius. • April 29: Opening ceremony (all athletes), Bojangles’ Coliseum, 2700 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. • April 30: Track & field, softball skills and motor activities (middle/high/adult athletes), Country Day, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte. • May 1: Track & field, softball teams, softball skills, motor activities and young
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Charlotte Country Day has played host to the Special Olympics Spring Games for 36 years. Photos courtesy of Lisa Kick Gardener/ Special Olympics North Carolina
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Registration is open for Camp SOAR, which stands for Special Olympics Athletic Retreat. The camp is designed to give people of all ages with disabilities a fun summer experience. Activities include aerobics, arts, bingo, computers, dancing and movies. There's also basketball, bocce, bowling, soccer, swimming, tennis and yoga. The camp returns to the Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center from June 10 to 14. Ages 12 to 25 attend June 12 to 14. Ages 26 and older go June 10, 11 and 14. Register by May 10. The camp is free, but donations are accepted. Visit www.charlottejcc.org and search for “Camps Soar” to find an application. Call Bob Bowler at 704-364-5032 or Pam Cross at 832-330-2197 for details.
The force is strong with The Art of Star Wars camp offered by Charlotte Christian School. Campers watch movies and focus on drawing characters. UCW file photo
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Team 24/7 camp gets players hooked by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
For years now, lacrosse has been the fastest-growing sport in the country, and there are plenty of statistics to back those claims up. There has undoubtedly been a major uptick in talent in the boys and girls games in the immediate Charlotte area over the past decade alone. And the once very wide gap in talent seems to be closing between most area high school teams in Mecklenburg and Union counties.
A lot of that is due to the overall growth of the sport, but locally a lot of that credit goes to Ryan Flanagan, who started Team 24/7 Lacrosse in 2010. He has brought his expertise and passion for coaching to the area ever since. Flanagan was a high school all-American and Under Armor All-American in New York, where his West Islip High School team was ranked No.1 in the nation. At the University of North Carolina, Flanagan was named the Schmeisser Memorial Cup co-winner as the nation’s top de-
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Team 24/7 Lacrosse was founded by former North Carolina and Major League Lacrosse star defender Ryan Flanagan, who values good instructors, small group sizes and anything that will spread the game of lacrosse in our area. Photo courtesy of Team24/7 Lacrosse
fenseman and was a first-team collegiate all-American. As a professional, Flanagan was a Major League Lacrosse AllStar and one of the league’s top defensemen annually during his career. When he hung up his stick for good, Flanagan began Team 24/7
with a vision in mind. First, he wanted to draw people into the sport and also create an environment where kids can flourish. “(Lacrosse has) all of the combinations of the different sports
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Christian School is blending its typical diverse mix of summer camps with a few new behind-the-scenes offerings that take different looks at some of the latest trends in pop culture. One such new offering is Camp Sweet Spot, which runs all seven sessions this summer. Here, rising thirdthrough eighth-graders will learn to create their own signature dessert,
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4 ways adults can connect, empower troubled teens
LEGOs and other bricks have become so popular they've spawned conventions like the LEGO BrickUniverse last month at the Raleigh Convention Center. The event featured more than 45,000 square feet of activities. Photo courtesy of Brickuniverse.com
In a given 24 hours in the U.S., 1,439 teens will attempt suicide, 2,795 teenage girls will become pregnant, 15,006 teens will use drugs for the first time, and 3,506 teens will run away, according to a report by www.verywellmind.com. Health and education professionals cite socio-economic factors for these youth problems, but some say adults could make a difference if they connected better with teenagers. “America is unintentionally betraying the emotional and social needs of its adolescents – ages 11 to 21,” says Kim Metcalfe, an educational developmental psychologist and author of “Let’s Build ExtraOrdinary Youth Together.” “We have parents, guardians, school teachers, administrators, coaches and volunteers working with youth every day who have no idea how to use meaningful connections or even how significant they are.” Metcalfe notes five ways to make meaningful connections with teenagers that can help them navigate the journey to adulthood: • Be sensitive. “The road map to their life journey starts with teen questions like, ‘Who am I?’ and ‘What is my purpose?’ ” Metcalfe says. “Adults need to listen thoroughly and then take the time to guide or advise, and this starts with
Bricks 4 Kidz holds camps CHARLOTTE – Bricks 4 Kidz offers summer camps for children, ages 5 to 13, led by experienced teachers trained to incorporate learning into a fun, enriching environment. “Our goal at a Bricks 4 Kidz camp is to get children away from technology and into a world of creativity, community and creation,” said Natalie Frailey, franchise development director. “Our campers learn about the world around them while working together, making new friends and building confidence. “ In addition to camps, Bricks 4 Kidz offers video game design and coding, after-school enrichment, in-school workshops, pre-school classes, robotics and scouting workshops, as well as options for birthdays and special events. Bricks 4 Kidz has three locations serving Charlotte. Visit www.bricks4kidz.com for details.
Panthers Moore, Kuechly partner on football camp CHARLOTTE – Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore and All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly are joining forces for a youth football camp. The D.J. Moore and Luke Kuechly Football ProCamp will be held July 8 and 9 at Ardrey Kell High School. Campers will learn fundamental football
skills and have the opportunity to meet and interact with the stars. Each participant will receive a limited-edition camp T-shirt, a souvenir Moore autograph and a team photo with Moore. Moore and Kuechly will be on-site to direct the event with a selection of prep and college coaches from the area. The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 1-8. Registration is available at MooreKuec hlyCamp.com.
Camp Thunderbird holds spring open house LAKE WYLIE – The YMCA of Greater Charlotte will hold an open house for families interesting in enrolling their children in Camp Thunderbird. Families will get to tour the camp and learn about programs from 1 to 4 p.m. April 28 at Camp Thunderbird, 1 Thunderbird Lane. Registration is required for the open house. A typical day includes traditional camp activities on land and water. The camp offers weekly overnight and day camp options for children from ages 6 to 12 from June 9 to Aug. 10. Day camps start at $390 per session and overnight camps begin at $1,000. Call 704-716-4100 or visit www.ymcachar lotte.org for details.
Motherhood may be driving you crazy Even in two-parent families, it appears that the bulk of child-rearing duties still fall to one person. For all the help dads give, it is moms who take on most of the emotional labor of parenting, according to a recent study by researchers at Arizona State University and Oklahoma State University. Mothers handle grocery lists, doctor’s appointments, playdates, homework help and other responsibilities. And sometimes juggling all those duties becomes more than they can bear, creating a strain on their mental health – as mothers themselves can tell you. “I hit a time in my life when my ability to cope with the normal challenges of every day was weakening,” says Fran Pitre, a mother of three sets of twins and author of the book “TwinsX3,” in which she describes the joys and stresses of raising six children. “Looking back, I realize that I was experiencing mild anxiety attacks, and the situation would grow even worse when my husband was away on business trips. I found myself snapping at the children over the littlest things.” When other relaxation measures didn’t work, a doctor temporarily prescribed to Pitre an anti-anxiety medication to counter the chemical imbalance that the non-stop daily stress had created for her. She says that medical assistance was critical
being sensitive to their intellectual, creative and emotional aspects.” • Offer encouragement. “Youth who are encouraged by adults will act in connected and cooperative ways,” Metcalfe says. “Encouragement helps youth feel capable and appreciated, but when youth are discouraged, they act in unhealthy ways. The idea is to encourage the development of the whole young person.” • Elicit their creativity. An adult can empower a young person and give them self-confidence by making them feel important. “One way to do that is by asking them for ideas and possible solutions to problems outside of their own,” Metcalfe says. “You let them take the lead in something. Getting them to think outside the box expedites growth.” • Let them know you care. “Tell kids that we are on their side, that we love and care about them unconditionally and that we are there to support them despite their mistakes,” she says. About Kim Metcalfe Kim Metcalfe, a retired professor of early childhood education and psychology, is the author of “Let’s Build ExtraOrdinary Youth Together.” She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the American Psychological Association. Visit www. xtraordinaryyouth.com for details.
at that time in her life. But, as the mother of six, she also found that staying organized was also crucial to keeping her family – and her mental health – under control. Her tips to help other mothers avoid being overwhelmed by the normal stresses and strains of raising children include: • Know everyone’s plans. Children and parents have plenty of activities, and family members can end up going in many different directions. To avoid becoming frazzled, Pitre says it was imperative she know everyone’s plans for the upcoming week. • Everyone must pitch in. At one time Pitre exhausted herself physically and emotionally by trying to keep her children’s bedrooms organized and clean. “I gave that up when I began going to school while working outside of our home full time,” she says. “Not only did I believe each kid had the ability to take over this task and should, I was just too tired and had too little time.” • A curfew is a must. Few things take more of a toll on a mother’s mental health than worrying about where her children are and whether they are safe. Pitre says that’s why a curfew is a must, and should be adhered to except on special occasions, such as a prom. About Fran Pitre Fran Pitre, author of the book “TwinsX3,” is a proud mother but she refuses to let that role define the rest of her life. Visit www.franpitre. com for details.
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Become one with nature with Discovery Place Discovery Place Science gets a lot of the glory, given its uptown location and ability to attract international touring exhibits, but don’t hibernate on Discovery Place Nature. The science campus is home to a planetarium, naturalist lab, nature trail and various exhibits, including an Insect Alley, Butterfly Pavilion, Creature Cavern and Our Big Backyard. The venue also hosts events throughout the year, including summer camps. Some of the summer camps recently introduced are already sold out, but here are a few we found with space remaining.
scenes at the museum as they learn about animal care and nature interpretation. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: June 24-28 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others Investigating Animals An inquisitive nature could do wonders at this camp designed to learn about animals that stay at the museum. Ages: Rising 1 Date: June 24-28 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others
Wonder Bugs Children learn about bugs along the museum’s trail and pond. Ages: 3-4 years old Date: June 10-13 Cost: $160 for members & $180 for others
Junior Naturalist Children take on the role of a naturalist as they study animal artifacts, habitats and behavior. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: July 15-19 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others
Mess It Up Children get muddy while learning about slimy animals. Ages: Rising kindergarten Date: June 17-21 Cost: $160 for members & $180 for others
Outdoor Adventurers Children learn how animals and humans survive in nature. Ages: Rising 1 Date: July 22-26 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others
Be a Museum Keeper Children get a look behind the
Queen City Creatures Children interact with creatures
Discovery Place Nature’s resident groundhog Queen Charlotte predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2, but do you think she knew we were getting snow April 2? Photo courtesy of Discovery Place Science
that call Charlotte home. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: July 22-26 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Amateur Astronomers Children engage in activities involving space and the Discovery Place Nature planetarium. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: July 29-Aug. 2 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Animal Families Children learn about the importance of families in different species while engaging in fun activities. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: Aug. 5-9 Cost: $300 for members or $350
for others. Backyard Explorers Children learn about some of the animals they can find in their backyards. Ages: Rising kindergarten Date: Aug. 12-16 Cost: $160 for members or $180 for others Wilderness Rangers Children learn how to survive in the wild within the safe confines of the museum. Ages: Rising 4-5 Date: Aug. 12-16 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Be a Museum Keeper Children get a look behind the
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and the speed of the game. If you see it, you almost fall in love with it right away,” he said. “I knew I always wanted to be involved in lacrosse and I wanted to see the game grow. I thought the opportunity to coach young kids and grow the game was possible by starting our club program.” Team 24/7 Lacrosse is a full-service organization with private lessons, impact training, one-on-one instruction, a developmental academy and summer academy where school-aged children can further develop their games. “I think one of our goals at Team 24/7 Lacrosse is really focused on the fundamentals and to develop every player,” Flanagan said. “Our goal is always to raise the level of lacrosse across Charlotte. Everybody can play.” To assure that, Team 24/7 Lacrosse has three summer camp sessions for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade. The camps are designed to promote Flanagan’s mission statement at Team 24/7, which reads in part, “Whether you were born with a stick in your hand or are new to the sport, our top-level staff will show you how to perfect your game.” To do so, Team 24/7 camps offer a 10:1 camper-to-coach ratio, which is much lower than in most summer settings and especially great for skill development and individual stick work. Their summer select coaches offer some of the best instruction around, with many already working in high school or amateur lacrosse. Campers will be grouped by size and ability to provide a level playing field where they can grow and improve their games. There will be plenty of gear handed out. Campers
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scenes at the museum as they learn about animal care and nature interpretation. Ages: Rising 2-3 and 4-5 Date: Aug. 19-23 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Want to register? Discovery Place Nature is located at 1658 Sterling Road. Halfday camps for pre-K and rising kindergarten students span 9 a.m. to noon, while full-day camps for rising elementary school students run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It offers an extended care option with 8 to 9 a.m. and 4-5:15 p.m. for $75 each week. Call 704-372-6261 or www. nature.discoveryplace.org for details.
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In a 9-0 win over Anson on March 27, CATA’s Grace Fehlman netted four goals. Her first score of the game was the 100th of Fehlman’s career, but the senior star is currently at 104 goals after scoring the only point in CATA’s 2-1 loss to Union Academy two days later.
Campers work on ground balls, stick work, shooting in drills and scrimmages. Photo courtesy of Team24/7 Lacrosse
will play games and receive plenty of hands-on instruction. Most important to Flanagan, though, campers will have fun and learn about the game in a unique way. Each day will consist of lessons that include inspiring messages not necessarily associated with the sport. There is ground ball instruction, stick work, shooting stations, controlled scrimmages and each day closes with competition time. “If you’re a parent considering lacrosse, I really encourage you to get out there and give it a shot,” Flanagan said. “When you get to the field and see the coaches and see the energy we have at all of our events, I think it is something really special.”
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Allergens – substances that trigger an immune response even though they do not pose an actual risk – can affect a wide range of the body’s systems, including the skin, digestive tract, respiratory pathways, sinuses and eyes. “Extreme reactions can be life-threatening,” said Dr. David Erstein, a board-certified allergist with Advanced Dermatology PC. “And less extreme ones can seriously interfere with people’s quality of life. In fact, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in this country.” Warm-weather triggers are not limited to pollen. Dr. Erstein said gardening, picnics at the park and beach days increase exposure to plants, insects, lotions and sunshine that can cause allergic reactions. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of the range of allergies and the need for customized treatment. With this in mind, he offers the following advice to safely manage seasonal allergies: 1. Pay attention to the particular pollen: “We’ve all heard of hay fever,” Dr. Erstein said, “but the reality is that there are lots of pollen varieties, at different seasonal periods – spring versus summer versus fall – and also from plant to plant. An allergist can test to see which pollen is causing a patient’s reaction and customize a targeted treatment plan.” 2. Leaves of three? Let them be: “Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac,” Dr. Erstein said. “All carry the oil urushiol, which can cause an extremely itchy raised rash, a form of allergic contact dermatitis. Serious reactions can include swelling and require medical attention. It’s helpful to learn what these plants look like – poison ivy has characteristic three-leaved stems. And it’s important to remember that pets, clothes and garden tools can pick up the oil and be sources of exposure. Burning the plants puts the oil airborne and can cause serious reactions to our airways.” 3. Watch out for the sun: “Heat and sweat can exacerbate skin conditions, such as eczema, and also can trigger hives,” Dr. Erstein said. “And skin care products – makeup, lotions – can react to the sun, causing photoallergic rashes. Likewise, some are sensitive to chemical-based sunscreen: They may react to the sunscreen itself or when the product is exposed to the sun. For those who are sensitive, mineral-based products with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide are a safer bet.”
4. Take insect allergies seriously: “It’s normal to experience swelling in the area of an insect sting,” Dr. Erstein said, “but once someone has a more generalized response – swelling away from the sting or other systemic symptoms – it indicates a much more serious allergy. People who experience a firsttime bee, wasp or fire ant reaction require evaluation because it is likely to happen again and can be severe, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Those with severe allergy need to carry two injectable epinephrine doses and immediately seek follow-up medical care and observation.” 5. Talk with your doctor about immunotherapy: “Immunotherapy is an extremely effective means of managing debilitating pollen allergies or dangerous insect allergies,” Dr. Erstein said. “Typically, the patient receives a series of injections that gradually introduce the allergen, re-training a healthy immune response. More recently, we’ve had similar success with sublingual treatments for certain pollen allergies.” 6. Pre-vacation to-dos: Check in with your allergist: “Packing for that summer trip should include allergy meds and depending on timing, a pre-trip checkup,” Dr. Erstein said. “The same goes for parents sending kids off to camp – as well as letting camp staff know of any allergies.” Dr. David Erstein, board-certified in allergy and immunology and internal medicine, with Advanced Dermatology P.C. Visit www.ad vanceddermatologypc.com for details.
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whether that be a confection made in a jar or a cupcake situated just right on a decorated plate. Aside from the baking and creating dessert aspect, campers will get a look at the business side of creating a brand, marketing and packing product and much more. Another new offering is The Art of Star Wars. The camp is designed for rising kindergartners through sixth-graders. Students will view the “Star Wars” movies, but also create inspired artwork; get to better know the actors behind the scenes; draw their favorite characters, ships and movie posters; or they can become Jedi artists themselves. There are sure to be plenty of lightsaber battles here. The same concept holds true for Camp Marvel, another new camp coming this summer and similar to The Art of Star Wars, only with a different theme. If drama, musicals and performances are more your speed, then the On With the Show series may be the perfect fit. There are two sessions of this new offering - On With the Show (designed for incoming fourth- through sixth-graders) and On With the Show Jr. (for incoming firstthrough third-graders). Both camps will explore acting, creating, moving and singing through a variety of ways. Each day will dig deeper into theater and movies through music, drama and crafts. Each day will be centered around a childhood favorite film such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen” and many others. The older kids will also take a behind-the-scenes look at what preparation and creativity goes into each performance in the world of dramatic arts. These are just a few of the new options the school offers this summer, but Charlotte Christian does have something for everyone. “There is a wide range of focuses and we offer a lot of different options,” said Molly Cain, director of summer camps. “There are a lot of topics covered, it’s not just one specific area.” In addition to the new camps, Charlotte Christian holds traditional sports options including soccer, volleyball and wrestling. State champion coaches will lead the Knights camp offerings in football (Jason Estep), baseball (Greg Simmons) and basketball (Shonn Brown). “The wide variety is very important to us because there’s something for everyone re-
gardless of whether it’s technology or sports or drama,” Cain said. “There are a few that repeat, like baseball and Camp Sweet Spot and some others, but it’s fun to see because these camps are designed by Charlotte Christian staff. They can create camps on topics they’re interested in so it’s fun to see what they create. But it’s also the passion of our staff. They feel real excited about what they are offering and the camps they’re creating.” Some other interesting camp options that caught my eye included: • BroPerfect: Based off Dude Perfect, this camp will help you create, film and edit trick shots done with frisbees, basketballs and more. • Community Cares: Earn 15 service hours per session while helping the community with projects such as making blankets or visiting the elderly. • Bees, Berries and Biscuits: Girls only! This fun offering will allow girls to come home with something sweet to share and get them working with local artisans. • Camp SMART- SMART (Sweet Mentoring Apprenticeship for Rejoicing Talent) pairs young people with great ideas and the passion to create their own brand and business with young, established business owners. • Youth Apologetics Conference: This conference is a must as it’s designed to prepare teenagers for what is likely the most spiritually challenging years of their lives. Lunch is not included in any of the camps, although before, bridge and aftercare is available. But no matter what option fits the bill for your family, Cain feels Charlotte Christian has something any camper can enjoy and prosper from. “It’s a really fun and enjoyable experience,” she said. “And I think relationships are a big part of it because kids can come and meet new people in different grade levels and interact with a new group of people. It’s not just Charlotte Christian families. Anyone in the community can participate. “We have a wide range of opportunities and the variety I think is what keeps people coming back.” Want to learn more? Charlotte Christian has morning and afternoon sessions running from June 3 through July 26. More information and detailed camp descriptions can be found at https://www.charlottechristian.com/page. cfm?p=982 or by calling the school at 704366-5657.
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Charlotte Knights start baseball season with top prospects by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Top Chicago White Sox prospect Dylan Cease arrived in town this week to begin the season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, but the right-handed pitcher could be repacking his suitcase in the very near future. Baseball America rates the 6-foot-2 200-pound Cease as the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 pitcher in the White Sox’s farm system and the Milton, Ga. native is expected to be called up to Chicago sooner rather than later. The Knights opened the season on April 4 at BB&T Ballpark. Cease was spectacular last season while pitching for High-A Winston-Salem and Double-A Birmingham, compiling an overall 12-2 record with a 2.40 ERA. He was 9-2 at Winston-Salem with a 2.89 ERA before ending the season with a 3-0 record and an impressive 1.72 ERA in Birmingham. He had 160 strikeouts in 124 innings of work last season. Cease knows that a call-up to Major League Baseball is probably
coming, but the 23-year-old is focused on the task at hand with the Knights. “I don’t think it is that hard to keep your focus,” Cease said. “If you don’t, you can get humbled really fast. I am just working on executing pitches. I’m going to go out there and compete.” Cease said he is looking forward to pitching in Uptown Charlotte. The Knights led all of Minor League Baseball last season in average attendance in 2018, averaging 8,980 a game. “I haven’t heard a bad thing about it,” Cease said. “Everybody that has played here has said that they have loved it. The backdrop is awesome, the stadium is incredible. It is very exciting.’’ Cease, however, isn’t the only top prospect that will start the season in Charlotte. Catchers Seby Zavala and Zack Collins and pitchers Jose Ruiz and Jordan Stephens all rank high on the prospect list. And the pitching staff has five veteran pitchers that saw time in the majors last season. “Obviously, you are very optimistic about some good things happening,” said Knights manag-
er Mike Grudzielanek. “We have some good talent, and we have some veterans here that have some big-league time. We have some younger guys. The chemistry with that is good in the clubhouse. We are veteran in many areas, more than the year before. I look forward to it.” Zavala, 25, and Collins, 24, will both get time behind the plate and possibly at designated hitter. Last season, Zavala hit 11 home runs and batted .271 in 56 games at Birmingham and he played in 46 games for the Knights, hitting .247 with two homes and 20 RBI. Collins, a lefty taken in the first round of the 2016 Major League Draft by the White Sox, hit .234 with 15 home runs and 68 RBIs in 122 games at Birmingham last season. “Both of them will get in there and get their at-bats,” Grudzielanek said. “From a catching standpoint, we will split that down the middle. We are going to move them around a little bit and make sure they get their at-bats.” Carson Fulmer, 25, made just nine appearances with the White Sox last season (2-4, 8.07 ERA)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Carson Fulmer chats with reporters during media day. Paul Nielsen/UCW photos
after starting the season in the Chicago starting rotation. Fulmer, 25, then spent the rest of 2018 with the Knights (5-6, 5.32 ERA), making 25 appearances, including nine starts. He was a first-round pick in 2015 after being the College Pitcher of the Year while at
Vanderbilt. Fulmer said he is ready to put last season behind him. “I need to keep things simple,” Fulmer said. “Obviously, you want to be there and help the White Sox. There is some stuff that needs to be ironed out here.”
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Union County Weekly • April 5, 2019 • Page 7B
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GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE HUGE 51st Annual Attic, Garage, Bake and Yard Sale,...all rolled into one. SouthPark Christian Church, 6650 ParkSouth Drive, 28210 Located off Park Road at the intersection of Park South Drive and Old Reid Road. Friday, April 5th, 2019- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, April 6th, 2019 - 8:00 AM - 2:00 Percentage of sales will benefit the students of Montclaire Elementary School.
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(704)849-2261 GARAGE SALE Matthews Grove Neighborhood is having a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday, April 6 8am-1pm.
HELP WANTED FINANCIAL
with Spring Pond Clean Out
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HOLIDAY ORGANIZING AND DELIVERY
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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GET YOUR SALES TAX BACK APRIL 11-14
Even though Uncle Sam wants your tax, Cardinal Camera will give your sales tax back on all camera and lens purchases in the form of store credit.
Since 1937
WE’LL BEAT ANYONE’S PRICE!
CHARLOTTE ARBORETUM SHOPPING CENTER
next to Harris Teeter
3351 Pineville Matthews Rd. Suite 100 Charlotte
Third Generation Family Owned & Operated
Kurt Seelig
www.cardinalcamera.com
WE BEAT AMAZON & INTERNET PRICING!
BRING IN ANY AD WE WILL BEAT THEIR PRICE!
FREE CAMERA CLEANING
2 DAYS ONLY April 12-13
CA$H FOR CAMERAS
Sensor Cleaning $49.99 Lens Calibrations $19.99
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SALES REP DEMOS
Manufacturers reps showing the latest in digital cameras and lenses. APRIL 12-13
Authorized Technicians provided by
Bring in your old gear and get CASH or an additional 10% in CARDINAL CREDIT when buying a new camera or lens.
Film Cameras Welcomed!
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APRIL 13
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APRIL 12 APRIL 12-13
FREE EXPO SEMINARS Call to reserve your spot 704-541-7488
FREE FOOD
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FRIDAY 6PM BASIC PHOTOSHOP Learn tips and tricks taking photos from your camera to the computer.
SATURDAY 11AM BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Tips and tricks on basic photography methods. This class will make you a better photographer.
SATURDAY 1:30PM TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY Learn from award-winning photographer Anastasia. See stunning images from her latest trip to Cuba.
EXPO WEEKEND SPECIALS ON ALL TRIPODS - CAMEREA BAGS - FILTERS & MEMORY CARDS!
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$1299.00
Event Specials on all Lenses!
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5D MARK IV
80d w/18-135 kit 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor DIGIC 6 Image Processor 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
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30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 6+ Image Processor 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab 61-Point High Density Reticular AF Native ISO 32000, Expanded to ISO 102400
$2999.00
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OMD EM-1 Mark II
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28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens
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CALL FOR EXPO PRICE!
E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 One XLD Element, One LD Element Three Aspherical Elements
$879.00
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VING V860IIS TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit for SONY, Canon & Nikon
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16.4MP BSI CMOS Sensor Fujinon 5x Optical Zoom Lens 28-140mm (35mm Equivalent) Water, Shock, Freeze, and Dustproof Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
$147.00
Scan Slides to DVD
49¢
a7 III Mirrorless
OMD EM10 Mark III
EOS RP
EACH
35mm only. Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp 4-30-19.
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Built-In 2.4GHz X Wireless Radio System Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL Guide Number: 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm Zoom Range: 20-200mm (14mm with Panel) Tilts from -7 to 90° Rotates Left & Right 180°
$178.00
6 TAPES FOR $99
Tape transfers to DVD One Tape $19.99 No LIMIT. DONE IN HOUSE Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 4-30-19.
with a 16-50mm lens 18.2MP BSI Exmor R CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 30x Optical Zoom Lens 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent) 638k-Dot Pop-Up OLED Tru-Finder EVF 3.0" 921k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor Full HD 1080p/60 Video in XAVC S
Done In House!
$998.00
20% OFF
All Lighting Kits Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp 4-30-19.