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MONROE – Andrew Houlihan thanked county leaders for supporting Union County Public Schools' efforts in social and emotional learning, but the superintendent stressed the need for adding more high school counselors. Houlihan broke down his 2019-
20 budget request county commissioners and school board members in a joint meeting April 29 into three parts: Houlihan • Investing in our Future: Addressing operational supplies and contracted services, as well as state maintenance licensing incentive ($457,231).
• Investing in Employees: Accommodates state-mandated salary and benefits increases, as well as market Merrell increases for teacher assistants based on the UCPS compensation study ($2.2 million). • Investing in Students: Adds nine high school counselor positions,
one lead middle school counselor position and one counselor liaison to help students dual-enrolled at UCPS and South Piedmont Community College. ($818,000) UCPS has a 1:397 counselor-to-student ratio, compared to the state average of 1:378 and national model of 1:250 recommended by the American School Counselor Association. Adding nine would lower the ratio to 1:273. see UCPS, Page 2A
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MINERAL SPRINGS – Prior to the horses circling the race track April 27 at the Queen's Cup Steeplechase, Monroe resident Barbara Morton was among of the most popular attractions. The Monroe resident sat patiently near the entry gates waiting on judging for the women's hat contest to begin. Her hat, featuring a bright bouquet of flowers, attracted many compliments and picture requests. “You look beautiful,” someone exclaimed as she encountered Morton. “Can I get a picture of your hat?” “Sure, I love that,” Morton said. “That's what I'm here for.” Morton believes she's showcased her handmade hats at the tailgating event at least 15 times. She decided two weeks prior to the event to give it another go. She bought a dress from a vintage shop and kept adding more and more to her hat. Her husband found two miniature horses to put on the back of it, which she thought were a tad heavy. “It took a little time but I enjoyed it,” Morton said. “Taking all these pictures up and down here – that's
Top: Barbara Morton; Above: Nancy Betler Justin Vick/ UCW photos
what I like.” All eyes were on Nancy Betler as she carefully walked from the tailgating area to the hat contest station. Several people stopped the Charlotte resident to ask if they could take photos of her hat. see HATS, Page 6A
oday marks the end of our Munch Madness: Road to the Final Fork contest and the start of our Best of the Weekly readers’ choice competition. Readers will have until May 31 to vote for their favorite companies in dozens of categories, including Best Bar, Best Burger Joint and Best Women’s Boutique. Flip to page 6A for the Best of the Weekly mail-in ballot or visit us online to vote. We’ll announce the winners in the June 28 edition. New this year is a reception in late June in which we’ll celebrate winners. I enjoy the readers’ choice competition because it gives us a glimpse into the pulse of the community. But everything can’t be all sunshine, rainbows and magical journeys to Candy Land. Every year it seems someone wants to rain on our parade and be sour about the contest not being fair because they did not know about it. If you don’t read our newspaper or engage in the community, should it bother you that our readers like a company that does? Focus that frustration on building a stronger reputation or loyalty among customers. I also get emails from companies trying to explain to me how they have a superior product or service compared to the winner (very impressive) or asking me to tell them how many votes they needed to win (no time for that). Again, this is a readers’ choice competition. Let’s have fun with it.
Labor of love Couple volunteers annually at Wells Fargo Championship by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – After long and successful corporate careers, Ric and Lucinda Sheer decided they would spend part of their retirement years giving back to a community they have called home for over 15 years. The Sheers, who live in the Weddington area, spend one day a week volunteering at the Matthews
Help Center. But during the first week of May each year, they turn their attention to the Wells Fargo Championship at the Quail Hollow Club. Lucinda, who retired in 2008, volunteers at the will call center away from the course. Ric, who retired in 2018, is a marshal on the No. 3 hole. Both worked double shifts April 29 and 30 before
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Munch Madness crowns winner Congrats to The Bridge Restaurant in Indian Trail for winning Union County Weekly’s Munch Madness: Road to the Final Fork. The Bridge began its journey to the Final Fork as a second seed in the Indian Trail bracket, defeating see VICK, Page 4A
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The staff of the Weekly is deeply saddened by the recent shooting at UNCC. Our hearts go out to the entire campus community and everyone affected by this senseless act.
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“Our school counselors, because they are so spread thin, they are actually doing more academic advising,” Houlihan said, citing feedback form high school students and parents. “They’re not really having the time or ability to actually do counseling.” Thanks to a partnership with Union County, UCPS has had access to a social worker and mental health therapist in all clusters, as well as a full-time lead social worker and full-time social and emotional learning coordinator. More than 200 people have also been trained in suicide intervention training. The county has added 10 social workers, a supervisor, program manager and five behavioral health therapists this year, according to Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster. She anticipates next year's budget will include 10 behavioral health therapists, one behavioral supervisor and five social workers. “I think we all agree that there have been some significant improvements made over the last year,” County Manager Mark Watson said. “We want to continue that. We want to convey our staff’s commitment to that program going forward.” Most of the feedback from commissioners came in the form of questions. Commissioner Dennis Rape asked if the work of counselors could be moved to another administrator within the school.
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“Perhaps,” Houlihan replied. “The biggest issue we’re trying to get to is making sure when kids are in crisis or have an issue that there is someone in that building they can go to immediately.” While there was no friction between UCPS and Union County, there was some internal bickering among school board members regarding a document Houlihan briefly introduced to commissioners to show they're planning beyond next year. Candice Sturdivant, who represents Monroe, Wingate and Marshville on the school board, kept asking questions about the long-range planning document, while board chairs Melissa Merrell and Kathy Heintel tried to steer the discussion back to the fiscal year budget. They assured Sturdivant that long-range plans are adjusted after each fiscal year by the board. They encouraged Sturdivant to meet with district staff or attend a school board committee meeting to get her questions answered. At one point, Sturdivant said Wingate Elementary was not in good shape, but the school wouldn’t see improvements in the 2019-20 budget. Sturdivant also wanted to know where students and teachers go when buildings are getting renovated. “Again, I understand this is just a draft, just a discussion and just a conversation,” she said. “If we were not going to talk about this today, this should not have been put in front of us.” Merrell said the information was requested by the county.
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Rhakya Johnson, Amya Walls, Kendi Deveaux, Shawn Johnson, Alexius Parks, Taniah Clyburn, Alaki Kouassi and Alana Gibbs were honored at Infinite Grace and Beauty. Photo courtesy of Kamisha Kirby
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CATA presents first-ever student-directed show
MONROE – The Union County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented eight young women to the community at its annual debutante cotillion April 7 at the Union County Ag Center. The event, “Infinite Grace and Beauty,” was a night of dinner, dancing and reflection. The cotillion season is a year-long culmination of seminars, community service, education, bonding and family activities, which serve to foster each young lady’s future and allow them an opportunity to earn money for college. The sorority has awarded over $40,000 in scholarships and funded service projects from the proceeds of the event. In addition to attending workshops on etiquette, self-love, college preparation and social justice, debutantes have volunteered at the Willow Oaks Community Center and served meals at the Community Shelter of Union County. Shawn Johnson, a senior at South Mecklenburg High School, was crowned Miss Debutante 2019. Alexius Parks, a junior at Porter Ridge High, was first runner-up, and Kendi Deveaux, a senior at Marvin Ridge High, was second runner-up.
MONROE – Senior Ava Grismer will direct Central Academy of Technology and Arts' first completely student-run musical. Over the past month, students have been rehearsing early in the mornings before school and on the weekends while also participating in the school musical during the evenings. The team raised $1,000 to pay for all aspects of putting on the show. The one-night performance of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” starts at 7 p.m. May 4. Admission costs $5 at the door. Donations are appreciated. Profits go toward next year's senior project.
Alcorn among latest class of Morehead-Cain Scholars CHAPEL HILL – Michael Alcorn Jr., of Waxhaw, was among 75 students accepted into the Morehead-Cain Scholars program at UNC-Chapel Hill. Alcorn Alcorn will graduate this spring from Cuthbertson High School, where he was co-captain of the cross-country team and president of the SAVE Club. He was also involved in Mu Alpha Theta, Beta Club and Science Olympiad. The Morehead-Cain Scholarship covers all expenses for four years of undergraduate study at UNC-Chapel Hill. It includes summer enrichment experiences designed to stretch students beyond their comfort zones. Selection criteria was based on leadership, character, academic achievement and physical vigor.
NCHSAA honors Cardinals cheerleading RALEIGH – The NCHSAA recognized Union Academy cheerleading squad was among eight winners of the Commissioner’s Cup for community service in the 2018-19 school year. Union Academy varsity cheerleaders completed several community service projects under the hashtag #UACheerHasHeart. One of the most impactful projects was the “Snowball Dance” for disabled adults that was sponsored by InReach. The squad wanted to be a part of making it successful, so they set up, served food and cleaned up after the event. Most importantly after the set up was completed, they changed out into formal dance wear and interacted and with the attendees. More than 100 people were served at the inaugural Snowball Dance and the team of 13 has already committed to volunteering again next year.
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Senior Democrats to get acquainted MONROE – The Union County Senior Democrats invites the community to a special spring evening information and get-acquainted event, dubbed “Yes We Can and United We Will.” The program will be held 6 to 9 pm. May 16 at the Atrium Medical Center (Waxhaw community room), 2700 Providence Road S., Waxhaw. Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts will be the guest speaker. Food will be provided. UCSD is a chapter of the North Carolina Senior Democrats, an auxiliary of the North Carolina Democrat Party. This meeting will replace the regular second Tuesday of the month meeting held at 2 p.m. Go to https://ncunioncountydemocrats. com and click on the “Auxiliary Organization” page, select Senior Democrats.
County receives award for budget presentation MONROE – Union County has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This is the sixth consecutive year Union County has received the award. Government units must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device. View Union County’s Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget at www.co.union.nc.us/download_ file/view_inline/6233.
County honored for its financial report MONROE – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded Union County with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users. The CAFR can be viewed at www.co.union. nc.us/download_file/view_inline/6441.
Golfers place in age groups LEXINGTON – A pair of Union County golfers placed second in their age divisions at the TYGA Triad Sapona Junior Open on April 27 and 28 at Sapona Golf Club. Layla Meric, of Wesley Chapel, shot a 163 over two rounds to earn second in the 13-15 age division and third overall. Amber Capote, of Waxhaw, shot a 170 to earn second in the 16-18 age division and sixth overall. In boys action, Ian Podziewski shot a 157 to tie for 11th in the 13-15 age division. The Triad Chapter of the Tarheel Youth Golf Association conducts the Sapona Junior Open.
Marvin Ridge student wins National Merit scholarships CHARLOTTE – Ismail Khaderi, of Marvin Ridge High School, was among 19 students in North Carolina to win National Merit Scholarships announced April 17. Khaderi is interested in studying chemistry. TIAA funded the scholarship. Students enter the competition when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test in their junior year.
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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents April 19-25:
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Break-Ins • 7200 block of Secrest Short Cut Road Driving While Impaired • 4100 block of Faith Church Road Trespassing • 7600 block of Circle Drive
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taking advantage of their free grounds pass May 1 to watch the action. Lucinda has been a volunteer at the Wells Fargo for 10 years while Ric has been a volunteer for six years. “We have been a very mobile family over the years, and this is the longest we have been anywhere,” Ric said. “We really love it here. We are trying to enjoy our lives now after spending 40 years at grueling pace.” “We love being out here,” Lucinda said. “We have been so busy for most of our adult lives, we have never had the opportunity to give back to the community in any way, shape or form. We come out here to volunteer, just like we volunteer at the Matthews Help Center, because we want to give back to the community. This community is wonderful.” Lucinda was encouraged by a friend to become a volunteer while still working, and when she retired the Ohio native put her name on the list. Two years later, Lucinda got the call from the tournament that her services were needed. The Wells Fargo Championship uses an army of 2,600 volunteers. There is almost always a waiting list as most volunteers, or ambassadors as they are referred to by the tournament, come back year after year. Lucinda said she loves interacting with volunteers and fans at the will call center. “I worked two 12-hour shifts and all the ambassadors that did not pick up their uniforms came to SouthPark to pick them up. That is what I did the last two days,” Lucinda said. “The
other people in the will call trailer are fulfilling ticket requests. We are learning a whole new system right now because we are on Ticketmaster. I like where I work at because we are the first face any of the patrons see. Everybody is in a great mood because they are getting ready to watch golf. I just love that.” As a marshal, Ric works at different spots along the tree-lined par 4 No. 3 hole and almost every group of golfers that passes by provides something different. “I like being there to be a great ambassador and to represent Charlotte to the fans, the golfers and the caddies,” Ric said. “When you are on the green, that is where you get to watch most of the golf.” While working his first shift on April 29, Ric Sheer had the chance to talk with a couple of tour caddies and they both heaped praise on the tournament and Charlotte. “They both said the same thing about coming to Quail Hollow that outside of Augusta National that this is one of the finest golf courses on tour,” he said. “They said it is kept up and it is a pleasure to play. They said they really do a good job here of taking care of the caddies and the pros. So, kudos to the people at Quail Hollow.” Both the Sheers have their favorite golfers to watch but they also have a favorite caddie. For the past couple of years, the they have hosted Terry Walker, who is the caddy for PGA Tour professional Andrew Landry. Landry is not playing in the Wells Fargo this year so Walker is not in town. But they expect to see their favorite caddy the next time he totes Landry’s bag in Charlotte. B:10.1” “We have him for the whole week,” Lucinda T:10.1” said. “He has stayed with us four times.”S:10.1”
Animal Call Bite • 1000 block of Break Maker Lane Break-Ins • 200 block of Williams Rescue Road • 4300 block of Hartis Grove Church Road • 5800 block of Old Monroe Road Discharging Firearm Inside Town Limits • 7400 block of Sparkleberry Drive Financial Card Fraud • 1000 block of Laparc Lane Hit & Run • 4900 block of West U.S. 74 Interference with Meters • 5600 block of Burning Ridge Drive Possession of Marijuana • 5100 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 5600 block of West U.S. 74 • 5700 block of Burning Ridge Drive • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Property Damage • 1000 block of Emerson Lane • 3500 block of Faith Church Road • 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard Thefts • 4800 block of East Fork Lane • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Thefts, Vehicle • 4000 block of Sardis Drive Trespass • 2000 block of Currier Place Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 800 block of West Lawyers Road
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Break-Ins • 3900 block of Lake Park Road Break-Ins, Vehicle • 3300 block of Faith Church Road Harassing Phone Call • 6100 block of Creft Circle Robbery • 6100 block of Creft Circle Vandalism • 3700 block of Alden Street
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• 6900 block of Fountain Hill Church Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 4300 block of Ansonville Road • 9300 block of N.C. 742 Thefts • 700 block of Circle Drive • 6300 block of West Marshville Boulevard
Marvin
Animal Call Bite • 2400 block of Waxhaw-Marvin Road
Mineral Springs
Break-Ins • 4100 block of Western Union School Road
Monroe
Break-Ins • 200 block of North MLK Jr. Boulevard • 300 block of Durant Street • 1100 block of Curtis Street • 1100 block of Deese Road • 1700 block of Icemorlee Street • 1900 block of Windmere Drive • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Break-Ins, Vehicles • 3200 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 5900 block of Austin Road Drive After Consuming Under 21 • 1100 block of Jamestowne Drive Financial Card Fraud • 600 block of Joe Collins Road Identity Theft • 900 block of White Oaks Circle Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 3000 block of Viola Lane Possession of Controlled Substance • 400 block of North Bragg Street • 1200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Counterfeit Instrument • 1100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 1600 block of West Franklin Street • 3300 block of Kennington Drive Possession of Marijuana • 500 block of Purser Avenue • 700 block of North Charlotte Avenue • 1600 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 1600 block of Helms Short Cut Road • 2200 block of Lancaster Avenue Possession of Stolen Goods • 500 block of Fairley Avenue Property Damage • 300 block of East Morrow Avenue • 500 block of West Roosevelt
Boulevard • 700 block of Castle Road • 1500 block of Walkup Avenue (3 cases) • 4600 block of Old Pageland-Marshville Road • 4700 block of Winterberry Lane Resist, Delay, Obstruct • 400 block of English Street • 3300 Presson Road Speeding to Elude Arrest • 4500 block of Love Mill Road • 4800 block of Richardson Road Thefts • 400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 600 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 700 block of East Franklin Street • 800 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 2300 block of Concord Avenue • 2300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases) • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2900 block of West U.S. 74 Thefts, Vehicles • 2500 block of Hinson Road Thefts, Vehicle Parts • 900 block of Oak Forest Drive • 1000 block of Circle Drive • 1100 block of Sycamore Street • 1900 block of Steele Street • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2700 block of Nottingham Lane Theft by Employee • 2000 block of Hasty Street
Waxhaw
Break-Ins • 1000 block of Ladera Drive Financial Card Fraud • 5000 block of Rehobeth Road Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 1400 block of Lonan Drive Property Damage • 1400 block of Lonan Drive
Weddington
Driving While Impaired • 13900 block of Providence Road Fictitious Info to Officer • 3900 block of Beulah Church Road Property Damage • 1600 block of Amanda Drive • 3600 block of Fox Run Road Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 7300 block of Potter Road
Wesley Chapel
Animal Call Bite • 5100 block of Rhett Court Break-Ins, Vehicles • 100 block of Lester Davis Road • 1100 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road Possession of Marijuana • 700 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road
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the likes of NY Pizza & Pasta, Sabor Latin Street Grill, Athenian Grill and The Trail House. It took out Emmet’s Social Table in Waxhaw to advance to the finals against Monroe favorite Stone Table. I randomly asked one of The Bridge’s customers what was the best thing on the menu. Anita Oates gave me a slew of answers, including chicken salad, hamburger,
cream corn, broccoli casserole, sweet potatoes and banana pudding. “It also helps that the people are so fun,” Oates said. I plan on stopping by in the coming days and will report my findings. A lot of people wanted to know how restaurants were seeded. Since one of the primary ways to vote was Facebook, we seeded restaurants based on Facebook followers. Special consideration was given to restaurants with Union County Weekly racks inside.
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THINGS TO DO May 3 Book Club The book club at Union West Library discusses Paula McLain's “Love and Ruin.” 704-821-7475 10 a.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Food Trucks The Town of Weddington hosts Food Truck Friday at town hall with food, games and music by DJ Fannie Mae. 5:30-9 p.m.; 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington Outdoor Concert The Vinyl Tones headline the latest installment of Waxhaw's Jammin' by the Track outdoor concert series. Bring a chair. 7-9 p.m.; Waxhaw Water Tower Tribute to Summer The Party Parrot Band performs Jimmy Buffet hits during the Stallings Tribute to Summer concert series at Stallings Park.
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May 4 Spring Fest Indian Trail United Methodist has canceled its Spring Fest Vendor/Bake Sale with food trucks and entertainment. N/A Farmer's Market The Waxhaw Farmer's Market sells home-grown food and specialty items. www. waxhawfarmersmarket.org 9 a.m.-noon; 208 N. Church St., Waxhaw Paws in Park Indian Trail Parks and Recreation holds Paws in the Park at Chestnut Square Park. The event includes vendors, contests and mini off-leash area. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail Artist Showcase The 2019 Union County
Student Artist Showcase features more than 500 entries on exhibit at South Piedmont Community College. Times are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 and 1-4 p.m. May 5. Various times; 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe WWII Re-enactors The Museum of the Waxhaws holds a World War II re-enactment. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. 704-843-1832 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw Art Crawl The Waxhaw Art Crawl spans 17 locations throughout town, including Bonnie's Palette (700 Old Providence Road, Stewart's Village Gallery (116 McDonald St.) and various businesses on Main Street, such as Eight Legs Gallery, Waxhaw Entrepreneurs and The Dreamchaser's Brewery. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; various locations Pups 'N Pints The third annual Pups 'N Pints event will feature live music, beer, food, games and
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Ribbon Cutting Z's Healthy Hemp celebrates membership with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. 980-210-3040 10:30-11 a.m.; 606 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe
Family Storytime Monroe Library hosts Cinco de Mayo Family Storytime with stories, songs and musical craft. 704-283-8184 3 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St. Monroe
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Scenes from Queen’s Cup Steeplechase
Peaches May. Justin Vick/UCW photo
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One eager photographer even called her “pineapple lady.” That's because she had a pile of sunflowers arranged to look like a giant pineapple on her head. A glittery horse completed the look. “You wouldn't wear something like this if you didn't want your picture taken,” Betler said. Betler, who has previously placed in the hat contest, had been working on her design since January. She used a soda bottle with pool noodles and chicken wire to hold it together. The event would eventually get more comfortable for Betler. She brought a second, more manageable hat to wear once the judging was over. Peaches May, of Charlotte, converted a straw hat from Michaels into a replica race track with AstroTurf, horses, race ribbons and wooden fencing. A hidden speaker in her hat played sounds effects, including a horse's neighs and running hooves. May has been coming with the same group of friends to the Queen's Cup for six years. She enjoys tailgating and spending a spring day outside reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. “It's a fun time and a great way to engage with others,” May said of the hat contest. “It just adds a little something extra to the day. “
Best of the Weekly We at the Weekly are excited to announce 2019’s “Best of the Weekly” readers choice awards. This is a chance for our readers to recognize their favorite local businesses. Not only will it honor businesses in our community providing top-tier services, but it also will serve as a resource for new families moving into town.
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SPORTS Union County Weekly • May 3, 2019 • Page 1B
Conference title just the start for red-hot Mavericks the regular season and advanced to the fourth round of the NCHSAA tournament. They eventually lost to Jesse Carson in the round of eight, but that win over Parkwood was a big one. After a shaky 2-2 start to this year, the red-hot Mavs have reeled off 13 wins in 14 games and enter the playoffs as one of the hottest teams in the state.
by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Since taking over the Marvin Ridge program in 2014, Jeff Stovall has averaged 18 wins per season and last year won a school record 22 times. In the playoffs, the Mavs upset No. 1-seed Parkwood after the Rebels had beat Marvin three times during
The Mavs success has to start with senior pitcher Gabby Baylog who is having one of the all-time great seasons in county history. Baylog has 16 starts and has thrown a complete game in all of them with seven shutouts and three no-hitters. During one particularly dominant see SOFTBALL, Page 3B
Marvin Ridge won its first conference title since 2013 with seniors (from left) Jessica Davis, Gabby Baylog, Kelly Dobos and Taylor Walker. They now have their eyes set on a larger prize once the postseason begins. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
Matthews home to rugby final by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Alvaro Ortiz tees off No. 10 at Quail Hollow Club on April 29. Ortiz received a sponsor’s exemption into the Wells Fargo Championship, which is May 2 to 5. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
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PGA Tour rookie Ortiz gets to know the course
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CHARLOTTE – As Alvaro Ortiz prepared to tee off in his first Pro-Am tourney as a professional golfer during the Wells Fargo Championship on April 29 at Quail Hollow Club, he received a tip from Stephanie Rivera. Ortiz, who turned pro after tying for 36th at the Masters Tournament in early April, didn’t get any golf advice from Rivera. She just informed Ortiz that her caddy for the proam, Ron, was her husband and happens to coach the Carolina Panthers. “I actually didn’t know he was the Panthers’ coach,” Ortiz said. “His wife told me and I was like, ‘Oh.’ We talked a little bit about his career as a football player and now as a coach. I picked his brain on some stuff. He is such a nice person. It was fun to walk with him and talk to him.” Ortiz is in the field in south Charlotte thanks to receiving a sponsor’s exemption, which see ORTIZ, Page 2B
MATTHEWS – National championships in NCAA Division I, II and 1-AA rugby will be decided May 3 and 4 at the Matthews Sportsplex. The venue will host six matches in the two-day tournament and crown three new national champions in women’s Division I and II matches and in the men’s Division 1-AA finals on May 4 starting at noon. The Division I championship is between Virginia Tech and BYU. BYU is in its first season in elite Division I rugby, but the Cougars have cruised through the postseason with relatively easy wins over Stanford (65-0) and UC-Santa Barbara (49-7). The Hokies got to the title game by holding on to beat rival Virginia 29-20 in a game they led 29-8 but held on to win. After throttling James Madison 73-5, Virginia Tech beat Central Florida 34-12 to reach the title game. The Division II bracket is see RUGBY, Page 3B
6-foot-7 pitcher makes huge impact on CATA baseball team by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CATA senior Blake Little is 17-4 in his career and has an ERA under 1.00 for the second straight season. Andrew Stark/ UCW photo
MONROE – When CATA’s Blake Little puts his mind to something, good things usually follow. On the baseball field, the 6-foot-7 righty flamethrower has dominant stuff that’s produced a brilliant career on the mound. This season, Little has career highs at the plate, too, after focusing more on taking a better approach while at bat. Little has probably the most mind-boggling stat of any high
schooler: From kindergarten to under 30 days left of his senior season he’s never missed a single day of school. Even when the Cougars travel to their far away conference rivals and get home at midnight, Little is back the next morning ready to go. “He beats me back to school most mornings,” third-year CATA coach Aaron Hammers said. “That’s the quality of him that most people don’t know. It’s not just on the field, but it’s in the classroom as well. Every single day he shows up and does what
he needs to do.” This season, with his commitment to UNC Asheville all locked up, Little said he’s embraced more of a player/coach role and is having fun with it. “My goal this season is to make everyone around me better,” he said. “All season I’ve been pulling people aside and helping the coaches out. I want to spread as much information as I can and let them have success.” That’s worked, too. For the third straight season CATA has will finsee HUGE, Page 3B
Horse Crash Jockey & horse walked away from Queen’s Cup spill Justin Vick/UCW photos
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No Tiger, but field packs star power by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Tiger Woods has opted to skip the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship but there is still plenty of star power in the field May 2 to 5 at Quail Hollow Club. One of the most popular groups to follow on Thursday and Friday will be the trio of Justin Rose, Rickie Fowler and Charlotte resident and Quail Hollow member Webb Simpson. They will tee off May 2 at 12:40 p.m. off No. 1 and on May 3 the group tees of at No. 10 at 7:30 a.m. Fowler won his first PGA Tour event at the Wells Fargo Championship in 2012 and he won the Phoenix Open earlier this season. Last year’s FedEx Cup champion Rose, who won the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this season, has finished in the top five in his last two starts at the Wells Fargo Championship (2014, 2016). Simpson, who won the 2017 Players Championship, finished tied for fifth at the Masters in early April. Rose skipped the Wells Fargo last year and last played the course during the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, which was renovated for the event. “It’s a golf course that I like. It’s a venue that I like,” Rose said. “It’s a town I really enjoy being in. The first few holes are shuffled around a little bit, I would say I’m still learning them, I suppose. I only played it in the PGA with the changes, and that wasn’t a particularly good week for me. “I’m trying to understand where to attack and where to defend a little bit on this golf course. The start is very different.” Rose said he is looking forward to playing with Fowler and Simpson. “I’m pretty familiar with their games, and more importantly, they are both great guys to play with,” Rose said. “Easy going guys out there on the course.” Rory McIlroy, Tony Finau and Sergio Garcia will also be playing together the first two days. They tee off No. 1 at 12:50 p.m. May 2 and off No. 10 at 7:40 a.m. the following day. McIlroy, winner of The Players Championship in March, is the only two-time winner of the Wells Fargo Championship
South Charlotte resident and PGA Tour pro Webb Simpson gets instructions before a golf competition with fellow tour pro Dustin Johnson. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
(2010 and 2015) and ranks third in the FedEx Cup standings. Finau finished tied for fifth at the Masters, his fourth top 10 in his last five major starts. Garcia, who returns to the Wells Fargo Championship for the first time since 2013, has four top 10 finishes in eight starts this season, including a runner-up with partner Tommy Fleetwood at last week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Gastonia resident Harold Varner III will be paired with Phil Mickelson and Jason Day the first two days. They will tee off May 2 at 7:40 a.m. off No. 10 and then again on May 3 at 12:50 p.m. off of No. 1. Mickelson has been in the top five eight times in 15 Wells Fargo Championship starts but is looking for first title. The Wells Fargo Championship is one of seven PGA Tour events Mickelson has played 15-plus times without a victory. Day is the defending champion of the Wells Fargo Championship. Varner said he is “really bummed” that Woods is not in the field. “I’m pissed,” Varner said with a smile. “I like the crowds. I like the people he brings. Oh, yeah, I was supposed to play with him. Yeah, I was bummed. I gave him a good text, but he hasn’t relied yet.” Charlotte resident Seamus Power enters the event on a roll. Power finished
in fifth place at last week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans and he took sixth at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C. two weeks ago. Power has earned almost $400,000 the last two weeks, pushing his season total to $540,000. Charlotte residents Mackenzie Hughes, Johnson Wagner and Matthew Goggin are also in the field. Goggin punched his ticket into the event by finishing in the top four at Monday’s qualifier at the Gaston Country Club. A look at top tournament winners competing at the Wells Fargo Championship. PGA/U.S. Open Championship Jason Day Rory McIlroy Jimmy Walker THE PLAYERS Championship Rickie Fowler Webb Simpson The Masters Sergio Garcia Patrick Reed Danny Willett The Open Championship Zach Johnson Henrik Stenson World Golf Championships Hideki Matsuyama Phil Mickelson Justin Rose Arnold Palmer Invitational (last 3 years) Jason Dufner
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came after being the second-lowest scoring amateur at the Masters. The Wells Fargo Championship begins May 2 and ends May 5. Ortiz qualified for the Masters by winning the Latin American Amateur Championship back in January. He turned professional the day after the Masters. But that is when the waiting started. Without tour privileges, the only way Ortiz could get to the big stage quickly was to get a sponsor’s exemption into an event. That call from Quail Hollow came two weeks ago. “This is my debut, and I was excited to get that call,” Ortiz said after recording a tap-in birdie on No. 18. “It’s been a fun ride, and it has been interesting the last few months. I turned pro the Monday after the Masters and I had been waiting for that call to see where I would debut. I’m just thankful that it is going to be here. I have prepared mentally and physically for this.” Ortiz said that he has been met with open arms by Quail Hollow President Johnny Harris and Wells Fargo. “Mr. Harris and everybody, has been very welcoming,” Ortiz said. “I’m thankful for this opportunity, and I hope I can take advantage of it.” With that advance notice, Ortiz arrived in Charlotte last week and played Quail Hollow twice before the pro-am on April 29. He said Quail Hollow is similar to Augusta National, where the Masters is played. “The conditions are spectacular,” Ortiz said. “Everything is perfect, from the fairways to the greens. I like the layout, and I think it suits my game. The greens are tough, and I think that is the strongest part of my game. The harder the greens, the better it is for me.’’ Ortiz, 23, said the key to success at Quail Hollow is surviving the three closing holes, which is aptly named the Green Mile. The par 4 No. 16 and No. 18 holes are both 506 yards in length while the par 3 No. 17 hole measures 223 yards. “It is probably one of the toughest stretches that I have played in my entire life,” Ortiz said. “No. 16 is a monster where you have to hit a perfect drive. No. 17, there is water and it is intimidating, and the up-and-down from the right side is not easy. No. 18 is a monster and it is one of the best finishing holes I have played in my entire life. Going even par on the last three holes will go a long way.” Ortiz’s older brother, Carlos, who has a PGA Tour card, is also in Charlotte for the Wells Fargo. Carlos Ortiz, 28, has two top 10 finishes this season and has earned almost $600,000. “This is going to be special making my debut alongside my brother,” Ortiz said. “I have been competing with him my whole life. I’m excited to finally compete against him in a tournament that matters.” He is shooting for a win of his own on May 2.
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Aldis putting sports back into sports entertainment by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Nick Aldis and Cody Rhodes basked in a crescendo of cheers Sept. 1 from a sold-out crowd at Chicago’s Sears Centre Arena for more than 30 seconds before locking up at the All In pay-per-view. Aldis had held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt for 226 days heading into the match, while Rhodes – the promoter behind the landmark independent wrestling show – sought the same title held decades prior by his father, Dusty Rhodes. “It was almost like an out-of-body experience,” Aldis recalled of the crowd’s anticipation of the match. “I remember sort of taking a look around and just thinking, ‘This is a moment.’” Aldis lost the title that night, but he considers the opportunity to represent the NWA belt on such a stage as a career-defining moment. He would recapture the belt from Rhodes at NWA 70 the next month in Nashville, Tenn. He defended the belt once more against Ring of Honor superstar Marty Scurll at The Crockett Cup on April 27 at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord. The event paid homage to the NWA’s tag team tournament from 1986 to 1988 that fielded the likes of Sting and Lex Luger and The Road Warriors. Some of the teams competing in the 2019 tournament include The Briscoes, The Rock ‘n Roll Express, as well as Kojima and Nagata. Aldis took time recently to answer some questions about his career. Tell me about your match at The Crockett Cup. I’m defending the title against Marty Scurll, “The Villain” from Ring of Honor. The match is unique because Marty is a top star in his own right, but we also started in the business together. We’ve been friends for 15 years. The match is 15 years in the making. We’ve known each other and supported each other. Our careers are very close. I think that we’re only a couple of years apart in age. For a long time, I was sort of like his big brother because I had some opportuni-
ties early on in my career. Wherever I went, I tried to open the door for him. Over the course of the last three or four years, he’s reinvented himself and become a huge star. He’s one of the most popular wrestlers in the business. I always knew it was there. A lot of the time, it just takes a certain thing to happen or a certain spark or a certain moment. With him, it was finding this villain character. He just so happens to be one of my closest friends who used to ride with me in the car every week to wrestling school in England. We can’t talk about NWA without bringing up some old-school NWA legends like Dusty Rhodes and Arn Anderson. Did you grow up with NWA or did you discover it later on? I was born in 1986 in England, so obviously that was really the heyday of Jim Crockett Promotions and Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling. It was also the heart of this boom period of Rock ‘n’ Wrestling in the 1980s with Hulk Hogan and the WWF. That was really what I was exposed to first, like a lot of people internationally. The NWA was more confined to the States and certainly more confined to the South. But over time, what happened was the quality of the NWA and the performers actually set the tone for what became modern wrestling in the 1990s and even into today. They had a faster pace, more athletic, gritty kind of style. Over time, they influenced the next generation of stars. Obviously, you can’t talk about the NWA, Jim Crockett Promotions and the Carolinas without talking about Ric Flair. He absolutely is the greatest of all time. He is Elvis. There’s nobody like him. There never will be again. He has influenced more performers in our business than probably anyone in history. He’s even influenced people in pop culture. He’s got his fingerprints on everything from pro athletes to hip-hop artists. The Carolinas, the Mid Atlantic and the NWA – that was where he made his mark and really where you saw see ALDIS, Page 4B
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Blake Little has struck out 79 batters, walked 11 and given up just 28 hits and 13 runs, only six of which have been earned. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
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ish with at least 10 wins although this year the Cougars could break the school record with one more victory. They also finished third in the Rocky River 2A conference, something that had never happened before. “His leadership skills are phenomenal and especially so this year,” Hammers said. “He’s been like an assistant coach out here. The kids listen to him, they respond to him and all of that but his work ethic is his leadership. Every single practice and every single day, he’s the hardest working kid and they follow that. It’s led to a lot of success.” On the field, Little has been dominant since his freshman year. He says he played in rec leagues growing up, but he first got serious around the summer before ninth grade. “I decided pretty early on that if I was going to play in Division I, I was going to play at the highest level possible and work as hard as I could to get there,” he said. Little had developed a three-pitch arsenal with his fastball, a nasty curveball and a slider, but he thought they were too predictable. The curve and slider both broke in toward left handers and he though hitters were sensing that on his second and third trips through the lineup. To compensate for that, this year Little added a fourth pitch to his repertoire with a split-finger fastball that he can command for strikes as it dives down and away from lefties. “He’s 85-plus and he’s the real deal,” Hammers said. “He added a splitter and it’s been filthy this year. He can control his curveball
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down to its Final Four with Fresno State against Tulane and Eckerd pitted against Salisbury. Fresno State has defeated Long Beach State (90-22) and St. Mary’s (64-21) while Tulane roughed up Kansas State 68-5. In the other bracket, Eckerd has defeated George Washington (84-10) and Coastal Carolina (53-12) while Salisbury downed
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stretch in late March and early May, Baylog threw five consecutive shutouts and allowed a total of two runs, just one of which were earned. “That was good,” said Baylog, a Coastal Carolina commit. “It helped me a lot with my confidence. Everything was working well. There wasn’t a pitch that wasn’t working. My changeup was good, my riseball was working. Taylor (Walker) calls all of my pitches and our defense plays really well behind me so that makes it easier on me, too. Everyone has played great behind me.” Baylog has been great all year. In 103 innings of work, she’s posted a 0.61 ERA with 168 strikeouts opposed to just 18 walks. Of the 22 runs that have scored over 16 starts, just nine of them have been earned. “It makes us feel confident every game knowing that she’s going out there.” Walker said. “I trust Gabby’s pitching for sure and I know she’ll put it where she needs to give us the best chance to win.” Baylog isn’t just a pitcher, either, and has been a big part of an offense that is averaging more than 7.3 runs per game. This year she’s hitting .333 with six extra-base hits and nine RBIs, and has 115 hits including 34 extra-base hits in her career. Walker has stepped up, too. After hitting three homers as a freshman, Walker joked that she already peaked at the plate, but this year she’s come to life. “I think the difference for me is just getting comfortable and seeing different types of pitches,” she said. “I’m just swinging the bat and having fun.” And hitting lots of home runs. Walker is batting .453 with eight doubles, eight home runs and a team-high 24 RBIs, and has set new career highs in average, homers and runs driven in.
and splitter for strikes...I’ve been coaching high school for a long time and he’s the best I’ve ever seen. I was at Marvin Ridge for a long time before I came over here, and we had some talent there, but he’s good. If he’s on the mound we always have a chance to win.” Little is 4-2 this season with a ridiculous 0.92 ERA. In 45.2 innings, he has struck out 79 batters, walked 11 and given up just 28 hits and 13 runs, only six of which have been earned. He’s 17-4 overall during his career, and his only allowed 11 earned runs over more than 90 innings the last two seasons combined, but that’s not the real story to Little. “I’m not focused on the numbers this year,” he said. “It’s my last high school season so I want to go out and have fun. I think not over analyzing certain things has really helped me a lot.” Little’s said getting more comfortable at bat and a few mechanical tweaks led to a season where he put up career highs in batting average (.423), hits (22), triples (three) while also tying his career low with 10 strikeouts. In the field, he hasn’t made a single error this season despite playing first base when he’s not on the mound. It’s been an incredible season and career for Little who will go down as an all-time great at CATA, but it won’t be for a lack of effort. “There are days when I feel tired or like I could use some rest, but my mindset is if I’m not working hard someone else is,” he said. “So whatever I can, whether that’s getting a few extra swings off the tee or taking ground balls. That makes all the difference for me and something I believe in.”
Georgia 55-26. In the men’s Division 1-AA finals, Chico State is squaring off with Dartmouth. Dartmouth crushed Sam Houston State (53-5) and Central Florida (57-17) while Chico State snuck past Kansas ( 24-7) and Western Washington (30-24) to reach the final. Chris Morris, a Country Day grad, is a freshman on the Dartmouth team. Tickets cost $10 for students, $15 for general admission or $23 for a two-day pass and are on sale at www.universe.com/.
Senior first baseman Jessica Davis has been a model of consistency. Last year she cracked eight home runs and with three more this season has 16 on her career. She is over 100 hits and closing in on a .400 career batting average. This year she’s batting .420 - her third consecutive season over .400 - and has 14 RBIs after driving in 60 over the previous two seasons. Senior Kelly Dobos is a three-year starter at second base and this year is hitting .268 with nine RBIs. Together they have the Mavs winning their first conference title in six years with their sites fixed on a long playoff run after getting a taste of it last year. “I think this year has been so fun because it’s our last go with each other so we have to make the most of it,” Walker said. “Everyone has said coming it to this year that it was going to be our year and it’s helped us because it’s like, ‘Yep, it sure is.’ And it has been.” It’s also been rewarding. The Mavs have been forced to go with a three-man freshmen outfield for most of the season, but Mauri Murray (.294, two home runs and 11 RBIs) and Katriel Williams (.289, two home runs and eight RBIs) have started every game and filled in well. Freshmen Jaedyn Depollo and Camryn Pfister have also had major impacts. Junior tri-captain Ally Bigham (.315, 12 runs and six RBIs) has started for the past three years at shortstop and is a consistent defensive presence up the middle. With all of that firepower backing up Baylog’s big right arm the Mavs may have the perfect recipe for success. “We need to score a couple of runs and we know we’ll be in it,” Baylog said. “We’ve done well limiting the damage if teams do score and we haven’t had any big innings really other than maybe one or two runs scoring. “Overall, I feel like we have all the tools we need. Our offense is manufacturing runs a little better, but if our defense plays the way that it has we’re going to do great things.”
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year. It’s really been about trying to reintroduce some of the sports element of sports entertainment. We’re not trying to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes. We’re not trying to insult anyone’s intelligence. But we’re trying to present it in a more serious, sports-oriented way. If you check out any of our “Ten Pounds of Gold” series [on NWA’s YouTube channel], it has a very strong sort of “HBO Boxing” kind of feel to it. We create anticipation to one big title match. We try to create that big-fight feel, which is something the NWA was really known for.
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HELP WANTED Lead Manager, Systems Analysis (Charlotte, NC) sought by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. to anlyz the dsgn & coding of the CSC dstrbtd pltfrm. Req: Bchlr dgr or for equiv in IT, Comp Engrg, Comp Sci, or rltd fld & at least 6 yrs of progrssv post-Bacc exp as a Prgrmmr Anlyst or in a rltd position invl anlys, dsgn & implmntn of CSC tchnlgies for the global insrnc indstry. 6 yrs of exp must incl: Customer Service Accelerator; Desgng, Intgrtng & Testing on CSC distrbtd pltfrm incl csA, wmA & nbA; SQL, Java, VB, C#, C++, XML, Basic COBOL, .Net Technologies, Python; Visual Studio.NET, Visual Studio, MS Visio, MCMS 2002; Windows/UNIX Operating Systems; & SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2 databases. Direct applicants only. Refer to job code SA1626 & send resume to M.Berkowsky, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10104. EOE M/F/D/V.
HELP WANTED Teknos US Inc. of Charlotte, NC seeks a Sales Director for North & South America. Reqs. 3 yrs. experience working in the wood coatings industry in an international sales role in Latin America. This position requires extensive international travel to client sites. May telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. Resumes to Cynthia Stewart, Teknos US Inc., 2915 Whitehall Park Dr., Ste. 700, Charlotte, NC 28273.
GARAGE SALE BROOKHAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Matthews, Union County, Saturday May 4th from 7:30am 1:00pm. Upscale neighborhood offering a variety of wonderful items. Front entrance - Antioch Church Road, back entrance - Chestnut Lane. Remodeling sale of neighborhood clubhouse from 7:30-11:30am. Selling all furniture and decor. Cash & carry only! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Address 3001 Stanbury Dr., 28104.
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