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WAXHAW – Town Manager Greg Ferguson told Waxhaw commissioners April 9 that his staff was working to identify regional developers with interest in the Nivens-Price building. The historic downtown building, which dates back to the early 20th century, used to be the place to go for feed and groceries. The townowned building is now rented out to the likes of Created in the Car-

olinas, NoMa Hair & Skin Studio, Waxhaw Entrepreneurs and Waxhaw Kid Coders. But a panel with the Urban Land Institute recommended late last year that Waxhaw should oversee the redevelopment of the building, but not as the owner. The panel recommended the town improve the building façade and retain the back parking lot, but transition the structure to private ownership. The thinking there is that private ownership could stimulate future

investment. Ferguson told commissioners that several developers are evaluating their interest in the project and staff would need to have follow-up discussion with the board to determine goals. “We’re trying to gauge interest in the broader market,” Ferguson said, noting there’s also been interest among local developers. “The developers that have talked about Niven-Price so far really have emphasized the parking lot and im-

portance of that particular area to the project and potentially a restaurant use.” Ferguson said current tenants are leasing month-to-month and none have been asked to change their business practices or leave. The town has worked to improve parking around the building. Commissioners approved shifting $35,000 toward a project last month that would yield 60 to 70 parking spaces in the lot next to the building.

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WAXHAW – Henn Automotive has been serving the community for 20 years, and owner Mike Henn has no intention of slowing down. Mike Henn credits his company's longevity to being able to fix cars the first time around, allowing customers to speak to a mechanic and building lasting community relationships easily. “The community provided us with a great business, a great living, and we feel the need to give back,” Mike Henn said. The company celebrated its anniversary April 5. Longtime customers, residents and Mayor Stephen Maher visited to enjoy barbecue, participate in a ribbon cutting and share memories. “They [the Henns] truly exemplify what a being part of the community is,” Maher said. “They not

Henn Automotive is located at 1152 N. Broome St. in Waxhaw.

only give back to Waxhaw, but they also give to the schools be it Waxhaw Elementary or Union Academy. They give back to the kids because they're our future leaders.” Mike Henn has had a love for cars since he was young, but some of his early cars never lasted without needing repairs.

“We used to fix our cars in our driveway when I was a kid,” he said. “I would either blow up, wreck or crash a car. My dad came up to me one day and said, 'I'm done fixing your cars for you, so either learn how to fix it yourself or see MECHANIC, Page 6A

MONROE – A couple of times during his acceptance speech as Union County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, Jonathan Harbin Harbin turned his back to the audience April 16 to shake off the emotion of the moment. Those two instances came when he was talking about his wife and his students. “I couldn’t do what I do without those kids. If you saw those kids and how proud they are and–” he said, before interrupting his trailing, trembling words with a shimmy. “Just how amazing those kids are.” Harbin, an educator since 2005, teaches English at Monroe High. “The teachers at Monroe are unbelievable every day,” he said. “Anybody who has ever had a chance to see them work – absolutely amazing.” In announcing the 10 finalists for this year’s award, UCPS noted how Harbin develops bonds with students and encourages them to consider other ideas. Others considered for district teacher of the year were Cassie Sloop, Antioch Elementary; Tramaine Davis, East Elementary; Christine Marie Brent, Marvin Ridge High, Ashley Hayes, New Town Elementary; Raven Casseus, Prospect Elementary; Candace Anne Purcell, Rea View Elementary; Tricia Graham, Rock Rest Elementary; Dawne Foster, Shiloh Elementary; and Jennifer Deering, Western Union Elementary.

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Monroe Mayor Bobby Kilgore and Marshville Mayor Franklin Deese took time out of their busy schedules to visit the Union County Boys & Girls Clubs to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week. The week raises awareness of the impact of the club programs across the country and encourages interaction between members and the community. To celebrate this year, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte, including the Clubs in Union County, hosted “community leader readers” to the members. “Reading is foundational to the success of our kids, and we also want to continue to have opportunities for our members to interact with local leaders,” said David McQueen, area direc-

tor of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Union County. “Our members are excited when any guest comes to visit and spend time with them, but we believe they were especially inspired by meeting our local leaders.” For more than 80 years, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte have been serving at-risk youth in the community, creating a positive environment to help children excel in school and succeed in life. For $5, school-aged children in Mecklenburg and Union counties can join the Boys & Girls Clubs, which provide a safe, positive and fun place to spend time after school. The cost of membership is offset by contributions from the community.

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Niland named assistant county manager

Parks leaving Indian Trail for Harrisonburg, Va.

MONROE – Union County Manager Mark Watson has appointed Patrick Niland to serve as assistant county manager. Niland will begin his new Niland position on April 29. For the past eight years, Niland has served as the town administrator for the Town of Wingate. Prior to his position with Wingate, he provided local government management consulting services through All American Associates. He served as manager for the Town of Claremont from 2007 to 2009. Niland will oversee Union County’s resident services departments, including the public library, parks and recreation, cooperative extension, soil and water conservation, 911 communications, emergency management and the fire marshal’s office. “Patrick brings a strong commitment to public service and knowledge of Union County to our organization,” Watson said.

INDIAN TRAIL – Union County Weekly wishes former editor Mike Parks well as he heads to his new job as communications director for the City of Harrisonburg, Va. Parks Parks has served as communications director for the Town of Indian Trail since August 2015. Before that, he worked with the Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group from February 2010 to August 2014, serving as editor of a few publications, including Union County Weekly.

County to host Science Explorers Expo

County offices, facilities closed for Easter MONROE – Union County government offices, including the divisions of social services and public health, county libraries and the animal shelter will close April 19 to 21 in observance of Good Friday and Easter. Cane Creek Park will open all weekend from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The County’s Solid Waste Management Center (landfill) will operate on a normal schedule on April 19. Call 704-283-3500 for details.

WAXHAW – Union County will host its Science Explorers Expo on April 27 at Cane Creek Park’s festival area. The City Nature Challenge’s Mini- Bio-Blitz will kick off this event from 2 to 4 p.m. Vendors with STEAM-related activities and games, inflatables, music and food trucks will be onsite from 4 to 8:30 p.m. An outdoor movie, “Meet the Robinsons,” will begin around 8:30 p.m. on a 30-foot screen. Bring your blanket, chairs and an appetite for s’mores. “Community enrichment is a huge part of our mission,” Parks and Recreation Director Jim Chaffin said. “The Science Explorers Expo will showcase an amazing experience for the citizens of Union County.”

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Autism doesn't stand in O'Neill's way

child before getting too choked up to continue his thought. Councilwoman Shirley Howe said O'Neill's presentation got to her heart. “I’m going to make sure I have another excuse to go to Chick-fil-A so I can shake hands with him,” Howe said. “Things like that make it a pleasure to be on this council and recognize people for certain extra things.”

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INDIAN TRAIL – Mayor Michael Alvarez has invited Michael Wayne O’Neill to the Indian Trail Fourth of July Parade to receive the key to the town for his efforts in bringing more awareness to autism. O’Neill wrote a poem, titled “Autism is a Miracle,” that puts the disorder into perspective. It’s not something that limits him, but has made him stronger. “Autism should be motivation,” O'Neill told the Indian Trail Town Council on April 9. “It should be a set of stairs an individual can climb to reach the light at the tunnel.” O’Neill works part-time at the Indian Trail Chick-fil-A while preparing for a career in broadcast journalism at Central Piedmont Community College. With his permission, the restaurant posted O’Neill’s poem on its Facebook page, where it was shared at least 300 times and drew about 1,000 reactions. The increased exposure led to O’Neill being featured on a WCNC-TV newscast, as well as an invite to read his poem at the April 9 town council meeting in honor of Autism Awareness Month. “Rather than reading a preprinted printed proclamation, we have a local resident who has inspired and brought everything to a whole new level and whole new understanding of what autism is,” Alvarez said. After O'Neill read his poem, Alvarez invited him to serve as “mayor of the day,” as well as greet citizens at the Fourth of July Parade. O’Neill, who was composed during his presentation, was surprised by the invitation, looking back to the crowd with his mouth open in astonishment and hand to his face. “I’m not here to please people. I’m here to impress people,” O’Neill said. “It’s not because of the way autism defines me but the way I define autism.” The council found the reading of the poem to be especially meaningful. Alvarez described the poem as surreal. He mentioned how he was a father of an autistic

WAXHAW – Take a step back in time and see early Native American artifacts. The Museum of the Waxhaws holds a meetand-greet with Chris Hendrix who is the vice president of the Piedmont Archaeological Society of NC, SC and Virginia. He will display his collection of local artifacts. Bring in your point or collection and let him discuss with you what treasures you might have. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at the museum, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy. Regular admission fees apply: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children ages 6 to 12.

Autism is a Miracle Editor's note: Here's a transcript of the poem Michael Wayne O’Neill read during the April 9 town council meeting. Autism is a sunflower, because it grows like a heart. It does not bring disenchantment but bundles of love. Does it allow people to see the captivation in themselves? Yes, because Autism brights up our blue, blue world. Autism is a sunshine, because it implants happiness in all people. It is not darkness that limits the world from spinning. It is a triumphant significance that sets an individual to see light. Therefore, Autism is motivation to go far and beyond the small circle. Autism is a blessing, because God made it special for other people diagnosed under the spectrum. It is not a puzzle piece that is transformed into a serious label. It allows people to see who they really are meant to be. Autism prepares individuals to be lovable, diligent and precious souls. Autism is a miracle, because it changed my identity from antisocial to truly known. It said that I was a failure, I prove the devil wrong every day. It prevented me to water happiness in people, I implant faith in others everywhere I go. It made me socially weak, I am proud to say tonight and every day that Autism made me stronger.

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Long Island native finds humor in everyday life by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

WESLEY CHAPEL – Bob Florio was born and raised on Long Island, New York, where he owned a sign business for 16 years and illustrated a weekly newspaper Florio cartoon poking fun at everyday life. Florio moved to North Carolina in 2005, settling on the coast in 2005. He and his wife, Nina, relocated to Wesley Chapel in March. While Florio has put his sign business on hold, he continues to draw cartoons as he has done since he was 7 years old. Florio took time to answer some questions about cartooning. What brought you to Wesley Chapel? I've been here so many times visiting family. I moved a little bit closer to be near family and friends.

How long have you been drawing this particular cartoon? I have been drawing this type of cartoon since 1970, when I was 7 years old. I enjoy drawing various characters in my strips. What was the inspiration? I like to find real-life situations and find humor in them. I like to keep it simple – day-by-day humor. I don't want anything negative to come into my life. What inspired the look and demeanor of the characters? I draw my characters to resemble the situation. What are your favorite comic strips from other cartoonists? My favorite is “The Lockhorns,” drawn originally by Bill Hoest. I met Bill when I was 13 years old. I often visited him at his home on Long Island, New York. He would give me tips and advice. I also enjoyed “Dennis the Menace” and “Peanuts.”

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants April 5 to 11:

Lowest Scores

• Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road – 90.5 Violations include: Hand sink didn't have paper towels; utensils were greasy after washing; cold slaw had unapproved date; fries not marked with start/end times; and thin probed thermometer wasn't available.

Matthews

• Chen Fu Restaurant, 9623 N E Independence Blvd. – 98 • Cracker Barrel, 9330 E Independence Blvd. – 97.5 • Domino's Pizza, 4490 3335 Siskey Pkwy. – 98.5 • East 74 Family Restaurant, 10915 Monroe Road – 98.5 • Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97 • Genghis Grill 9727 E. Independence Blvd. – 98 • Gourmet to Go, 2817 Mt. Har-

mony Church Road – 98 • Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House, 157 N. Trade St. – 92 • Harris Teeter deli, 3100 Weddington Road – 95 • Machu Picchu, 11329 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • McDonald's, 11620 Waverly Center Drive – 97.5 • Que Onda Tacos + Tequila, 3016 Weddington Road – 94.5 • Royal Cafe & Creperie, 131 Matthews Station St. – 94 • The Exchange Pizza Depot, 213 N. Trade St. – 97 • Windsor Run, 2030 Windsor Run Lane – 94 • Zoe's Kitchen, 2309 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98

Indian Trail

• Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road – 90.5 • Domino's Pizza, 1310 Wesley Chapel Road – 97.5 • Food Lion meat market, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 100 • Food Lion deli, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 97.5 • Rossini's Pizza Pasta, 13803

U.S. 74 W. – 99 • Subway, 308 Unionville-Indian Trail Road – 96.5 • Taco Bell, 13710 E. Independence Blvd. – 96

Monroe

• 601 Food Mart, 2412 Concord Hwy. – 95 • Food Lion meat market, 801 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99 • Food Lion food stand, 801 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • La Poblanita Supermarket, 1113 Sunset Lane – 97.5 • Mac's Fish and Chicken, 2399 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Mr. G's Grill, 427 Morgan Mill Road – 96 • Sunset Tacos, 1113 Sunset Lane – 99.5 • Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2335 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5

Waxhaw

• Waxhaw Rock Store BBQ, 2538 Cuthbertson Road – 94

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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

Championship

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 1 Provisions Waxhaw

16 Broome Street Burgers

Road to the

1 Provisions Waxhaw

8 Fox’s Pizza Den 8 Fox’s Pizza Den 5 Stacks Kitchen 5 Stacks Kitchen 12 Ice Cream and Pizza Works

5 Stacks Kitchen

4 Black Chicken

13 Queens South Bar & Grill

Waxhaw

6 El Vallarta Mex Express

7 Emmet’s Social Table

5 Poppy Seeds Bagels

Matthews

3 Mary O’Neill’s 11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta

7 Emmet’s Social Table

10 South Main Street Barbeque

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

2 Maxwell’s Tavern

4 Hickory Tavern

11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta

5 Poppy Seeds Bagels 12 Lucy’s Bake and Deli

4 Hickory Tavern

7 Emmet’s Social Table

8 Saveeda’s American Bistro 9 Sabor Latin Street Grill

5 Poppy Seeds Bagels

11 Mama’s Pizza & Pasta

1 Athens Pizza 16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor

16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor

3 Mary O’Neill’s Irish Pub

7 Emmet’s Social Table

March 22 to 26

8 Saveeda’s American Bistro

3 Mary O’Neill’s

14 701 Main Restaurant

March 29 to April 2

16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor

11 Rippington’s 11 Rippington’s

First Round

16 Brooklyn Pizza Parlor

Final Fork

5 Stacks Kitchen

9 Bistro D’Antonio

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 4 The Smoke Pit

1 The Trail House

9 Cactus Rose Cafe 5 Sileo’s NY Deli

9 El Vallarta 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

Indian Trail

2 The Bridge Restaurant

14 Athenian Grill 7 Juke Box Deli and Pub 10 Sabor 2 The Bridge Restaurant

2 Stone Table

Monroe

2 The Bridge Restaurant 2 The Bridge Restaurant

15 NY Pizza & Pasta

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4 The Smoke Pit 13 Red Bowl

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6 Oasis Sandwich Shop 11 Hathaway’s Chicken N Biscuits 3 Pig-n-Vittles

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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents April 5-11: Fairview Break-Ins • 6800 block of Unionville Brief Road • 6900 block of West Duncan Road Hemby Bridge Break-Ins, Vehicles • 5300 block of Beverly Drive Trespass • 5700 block of Hillcrest Circle Indian Trail Break-Ins • 1000 block of Ridgefield Circle • 1100 block of Hunters Trail Drive • 5000 block of Sandstone Lane Break-Ins, Vehicles • 1000 block of Ridgefield Circle Common Law Robbery • 3000 block of Secret Garden Court Disclosure of Private Images • 1500 block of Saratoga Boulevard Disorderly Conduct • 2000 block of Glenn Valley Lane Driving while Impaired • 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard Financial Card Fraud • 600 block of Chestnut Lane • 4000 block of Fincher Road Forgery of Bank Notes/Checks • 100 block of North Indian Trail Road Harassing Phone Call • 2900 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road Identity Theft • 100 block of Unionville-Indian Trail Road • 1000 block of Equipoise Drive • 8200 block of Wynnview Road Interference with Meters • 4000 block of Brookforest Lane Littering • 2500 block of Old Evergreen Parkway Obtaining Property by False Pretenses • 100 block of Corporate Boulevard • 1300 block of Chestnut Lane • 3900 block of Novivian Lane • 5800 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Cocaine • 1300 block of Chestnut Lane Possession of Controlled Substances • 2100 block of Younts Road

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 2100 block of Younts Road Possess/Receive Stolen Vehicle • 300 block of Unionville-Indian Trail Road Property Damage • 200 block of Postage Way • 2000 block of Enderbury Drive • 10000 block of Magna Lane Thefts • 300 block of Unionville-Indian Trail Road • 2100 block of Younts Road • 3700 block of Gribble Road • 5700 block of West U.S. 74 • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Thefts, Vehicle • 5800 block of West U.S. 74 Marshville Possession of Controlled Substance • 200 block of West Main Street Possession of Marijuana • 100 block of South Forest Hills School Road (2 cases) Financial Card Fraud • 4700 block of Dusty Lane Thefts • 8600 block of East U.S. 74 Marvin Break-Ins • 8900 block of Nellie Lane Break-Ins, Vehicles • 2000 block of Stream View Court • 2300 block of Highland Forest Drive Mineral Springs Possession of Controlled Substances • 5800 block of Waxhaw Highway Monroe Consume Alcohol • 3200 block of Presson Road Break-Ins • 300 block of Honeywood Lane • 600 block of Lasalle Street • 700 block of Adams Street • 2100 block of Lewis Street • 2300 block of Hinson Road • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Break-Ins, Vehicles • 300 block of East Jefferson Street • 500 block of Brookside Drive • 5400 block of Sustar Drive Carrying Concealed Gun • 500 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1100 block of Skyway Drive

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Stone placed sixth in the pole vault. • Metrolina Christian: Liza Shuck was fifth in the 3,200. • Weddington: Sarah Bechtel was third in the 800, and Anna Ritter placed eighth in the mile. The Warriors also took second in the 4x800.

Records fall at Bojangles meet COLUMBIA, S.C. – More than 200 teams convened April 12 and 13 at Spring Valley High School for the 27th running of the prestigious Bojangles Track and Field Classic. Weddington’s Kyle Durham was sensational as he placed second in the 800-meter run, but his 1 minute, 53.69-second is the fastest time in the state this season. Durham later teamed with Will Mazur, Stephen Larson and Jake Toomey to win the 4x800 in one heat. The Cuthbertson boys won the 4x800 in another as Trevor Townsend, Aaron Zimmerman, Brandon Moore and Jaelin Goode won the race in 8:06.21. Below is a list of all county athletes who placed within the top 10 in their events.

Boys • Weddington: Durham’s 800 time and his work with Toomey, Larson and Mazur in the 4x800 were the headliners, but Emerson Douds was also fantastic with a second-place finish in the 200-meter run and competed in three events at the meet. • Cuthbertson: Bradon Black set a new school record in the 400 (48.42 seconds) and joined a host of teams that placed within the top 10. In addition to the Cavs' fine showing in the 4x800, Walker Lezotte, Kyle Stamper, Jacob Hoechester and William Walsh took fifth in a heat of the 4x800, but set the top time in that event in the state this season with a 3:20.62. Ricky Weekes took fifth in the shot put; Kyle Stamper placed eighth in the 800; and Aidan McNally took 10th in the 200. • Metrolina Christian: Lance Penegar placed sixth in the shot put. • Parkwood: The boys 4x100 relay team of Keaton Anderson, Andrew Musser, Jalen King and Kyle Hearn placed eighth.

Girls • Cuthbertson: Gabriella Castro was eighth in the 1,600 and eighth in the mile; Madeline Hill was fifth in the 3,200; Netanya Linares placed 10th in the long jump; and Kaitlyn St. Hilaire came in 10th in the 3,200. In addition, the girls team of Presley Worf, Angelina Mangiapanella, Alanna Churchill and Celine Kirchner were fourth in the 4x400; and Hill, Leah Helms, Castro and St. Hilaire placed third in the 4x800. • Marvin Ridge: Emma

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SPORTS BRIEFS Pirate tennis wins third straight match INDIAN TRAIL – After three straight wins, the Porter Ridge boys tennis team has solidified its spot as the second-place team behind juggernaut Myers Park in the Southwestern 4A standings. The Pirates most recently knocked off Independence with an 6-3 win on April 1, but also have recently defeated Butler (8-1) and Hickory Ridge (6-3) on the road. In the win over Independence, Boris Torres and Diego Rivera got the Pirates going with a pair of wins on Courts 1 and 2, but Independence rallied to win the next two lines. Liam Rose and Aden Ennis regained the momentum for Porter Ridge with key wins on courts 5 and 6. Torres and Rivera teamed to win the first doubles match of the night, and Ennis and Rose clinched the 6-3 win. Rose (with a 7-1 record), Ennis (7-2), Rivera (7-3) and Torres (7-4) have been the top sin-

gles players, but the Pirates are getting contributions from Aden Joyce (5-4) and Caiden McKinnie (3-5).

Sun Valley's Wilton honored as Heart of Champion INDIAN TRAIL – Jack Wilton represented Union County in Chapel Hill recently as the Spartan three-sport star attended the Heart of Champion banquet. There he joined 30 other recipients from around the state who had met the criteria set forth by the NCHSAA. To be eligible, students had to have participated in at least one varsity sport and demonstrated outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship during the season. The student then needed a faculty recommendation and had to fill out an essay and questionnaire. Wilton, who stars on the Sun Valley football, wrestling and lacrosse teams, was nominated by Michael Harvey.

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Thanks to The Village People, everyone knows it’s fun to stay at the YMCA. But did you know it’s even more fun to attend their summer camps? YMCA branches across the region are offering students from elementary to high school the opportunity to dip their toes into almost any activity. From cheerleading and babysitting to circus and triathlon training, campers will find many ways to have a good time. The YMCA has tons of summer camps choose from, but here are five that stand out: Classic Arcade Games Live! This isn’t your typical video game camp. Why? There are no

screens. Instead, campers will go on Yoshi egg hunts, compete in a Mario coin jump and play life-size arcade games. They’ll also learn how to create a storyline for a video game through crafts, games and activities. • Ages: Rising third- to fifth-graders • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 to 14 • Place: Hawk Ridge Elementary • Price: $180 for members; $235 for others Babysitter Certification Camp Before becoming a babysitter and raking in all that cash, it’s important to be properly trained. Campers will learn essential childcare skills, work with preschoolers and become certified in CPR, first aid and babysitting.

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• Ages: Rising sixth- to 10th-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 to 28, July 15 to 19 and July 29 to Aug. 2 • Place: Harris YMCA • Price: $260 for members;

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Roar Taekwondo offers value, diversity INDIAN TRAIL – Roar Taekwondo is taking a fun approach this summer to get its powerful messages across to kids. The business, located just past the Matthews town limits at 6751 Old Monroe Road, is all about teaching honor, integrity, discipline, courtesy, self-control and the indomitable spirit that comes inherently with the art of taekwondo. This summer, Roar owner Master Surendra Singh will set aside plenty of time for the discipline of taekwondo, but his all-day co-ed summer camps will find plenty of other fun things to keep campers occupied during extended summer hours that run from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to help accommodate the busy schedules of parents. But there is no need to worry about campers during the day, because Roar will keep them occupied. “Every day when they are in the camp, they are learning and learning,” Singh said. “When they go back to school, they are better prepared because of what we do.” In addition to the martial arts, Singh plans weekly themes including superhero week, slime week, mad science, Nerf weapons, nature week and even one that focuses solely on bully prevention. In addition, each day there is an outing such as games, field trips and trips to the movie

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circus at least once or twice. Thanks to this camp, they don’t have to. Campers will learn tumbling, clowning, juggling, stilt walking, pogoing and the basics of aerial arts (rope, hoop, silks) under the guidance of experienced staff. There will even be an exhibition with circus props, make-up and costumes for families at the end of the week. • Ages: 6 to 12 years old • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17 to 21, July 15 to 19, July 29 to Aug. 2 and Aug. 12 to 16 • Place: Harris YMCA • Price: $175 for members; $225 for others Triathlon Camp Do you know a budding triathlete? This camp gives kids the opportunity to train for the swim, bike and run portions of a triathlon, and make the rest of us look lazy in the process. They’ll learn about the equipment needed, how to set up transition areas and other components of the race. Campers must be

green band swimmers and bring their own bikes and helmets. • Ages: Rising second- to seventh-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 to 21 and July 22 to 26 • Place: Brace YMCA, Hemby Center • Price: $190 for members; $265 for others

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Next, C.O.S.Kids stresses outside learning and playtime. Each week of camp will be centered around changing themes that will run the duration of the week, but differ for each of the 10 summer sessions. In addition, C.O.S.Kids works closely with the Matthews Christian Library, Brace YMCA, Hampton Green swimming pool, Matthews Playhouse, Windsor Run retirement facility, Vacation Bible Schools at First Baptist Matthews and Cross and Crown Lutheran churches, Soccer Shots at Elevation Church and, for the first time this year, First Tee of Charlotte golf lessons. “We’ve worked really hard to build up the collaboration within the community,” Sproat said. “We’re trying to pack it all in there, and we think we offer priceless experiences they probably don’t get to ever do.” Another huge advantage of C.O.S.Kids is their continued work with single-parent families. Sproat said up to half of the children that attend camp will be kids from one-parent homes who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend camp. She said C.O.S.Kids offers assistance for single parents in some cases up to half off. “The outreach to single-family parents is

Survivor Camp Similar to the reality TV show, “Survivor,” campers will test their limits to see if they can outwit, outplay and outlast their opponents. They’ll rely on their strengths and learn how to improve their skills while working individually and in teams to complete multiple challenges. • Ages: Rising first- to third-graders • Time: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 15 to 19 • Place: Morrison YMCA • Price: $180 for members; $235 for others Want to register? Visit www.ymcacharlotte.org/camps/ to register for summer camps with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte or download the organization’s camp guide.

what makes us different,” Sproat said. “These are children that very often don’t have any other place to go. They don’t typically go on vacation, grandma weeks and things like that, so we really are their home away from home. “We’ve learned over time that so many of our clients live in apartment complexes where they literally never go outside to play except when they’re with us. That puts a new emphasis on outdoor learning, setting their brains to that healthy lifestyle and just having that joy of the outdoors and nature. We pack as much of that as we can in addition to all of the other enrichment things that we do and try to capture the things we think a parent would want their child to be doing if they had the time and the resources.” With its focus on enrichment, community involvement and social interaction, as well as a staff that keeps class sizes small and the curriculum engaging, there really may not be another summer camp experience quite like the one at C.O.S.Kids. “I’d expect it’s going to be the best week of their summer,” Sproat said. “We think we have enough packed in there that even if kids can only come for one week, it will be something they’ll remember. I love the phrase ‘Keeping the child in childhood,’ and we’re going to make sure they get to do all of those fun things that they would otherwise only dream about doing.”

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THINGS TO DO April 19-20

Outdoor Concert Flute Praise performs the next installment of the Music at the Fountain series at the Stonecrest at Piper Glen. www.shopstonecrest.com/ events-2 7 to 10 p.m.; 7900 Rea Road, Charlotte

April 20

Farmers Market The Waxhaw Farmer's Market sells homegrown produce in downtown. www.waxhawfarmersmarket. org 9 a.m.-noon; 116 McDonald St., Waxhaw

Pro Soccer The Charlotte Independence plays North Carolina FC in USL action at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Tickets are required. 704-206-1515 7 p.m.; 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews

AARP Meeting The Union County AARP Chapter 5164 meets in the Ellen Fitzgerald Center conference room. Visitors, we welcome to join the group at monthly meetings without cost. Membership costs $10. 704-2824657 11 a.m.; 327 S. Hayne St., Monroe

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Pollution Prevention Chelsea Sloggy, of Union County Soil and Water Conservation, explains how people can make a difference in preventing pollution at the Union West Library. 704-8217475 5 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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Food Truck Fridays The Town of Matthews presents Food Truck Fridays with a performance by Chicago Rewired at Stumptown Park. The festival includes food trucks, craft beer, wine and children's activities. 5 to 9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

LOUD&LIVE April 19 • Amos Southend: Ride the Lightning • Beantown Tavern: Up in Smoke • CharBar (Mint Hill): Early Ray • Evening Muse: The Bones of J.R. Jones & Charlie Parr; SeepeopleS • Fillmore: Lil Baby • Growler USA: Monkeytime Band • Mac’s Speed Shop: Brangle Bros Band • Macchu Picchu: Wanda Lopez • Moochies Tavern: 2MS • Neighborhood Theatre: Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds • Southern Range: Smokin’ Gunn • Stooges Pub: Right Turn Clyde • Sweet Union: Karaoke • Underground: Cassadee Pope • Vintner’s Hill: Trip Rogers • Visulite: The Band of Heathens

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Venues Charlotte • Amos Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E 36th St. • Underground; 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Machu Picchu: 11329 E. Independence Blvd. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road Mint Hill • CharBar: 7312 Town View Drive • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Indian Trail • Growler USA: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw DreamChaser’s Brewery: 115 E. North Main St. Maxwell’s Tavern: 112 E. South Main St.

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