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MONROE – Union County Public Schools recognized graduating seniors recently for their future plans at academic signing events. We caught up with a few seniors from Marvin Ridge High School and the Central Academy of Technology and Arts to have them reflect on the past four years and share a few words of wisdom for future grads. Some of the responses have been edited for brevity and clarity. By Paul Nielsen and Karie Simmons

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CATA academy: Pre-engineering Future plans: Appalachian State University – psychology What is your favorite memory? “Senior year as a whole because we got to wrap up our three years together. You just kind of keep that in mind your fourth year so you make the best memories.” What will you miss? “Mostly the friends but also some of the teachers, too, because they’re half of the fun of CATA. They make it a great place.” Which teacher inspired you? “My math teacher Ms. Royster. She teaches calculus. I didn’t even have to take that class but she pushed me to get the best grade that I could. It just taught me a lot, other than just calculus.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Don’t stress yourself out too much. I know junior year is the worst, but your senior year is the best.”

CATA academy: Pre-engineering Future plans: Appalachian State University – chemistry What is your favorite memory? “The pep rallies are fun. The senior one was good because we all got to run in and wear black.” What will you miss? “My friends.” Which teacher inspired you? “Mr. Recher. He was my first engineering teacher. He taught us the basics so it helped us and inspired us to do what we want to do and figure out what we want to do in engineering.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Study and figure out what you want to do and stick with that.”

CATA academy: Transportation Future plans: Western Carolina University – social work, natural resource conservation What is your favorite memory? “We were able to design and build go-karts, so that was pretty cool. We were able to race them after some permission from administration.” What will you miss? “Definitely the family bond between everyone in my academy. There’s just a bunch of different kinds of people here. It’s a really cool environment.” Which teacher inspired you? “My Spanish teacher, Ms. McAbee. I would always tell her what I wanted to do when I grow up, and she would always tell me to dream bigger and do something above what I wanted to do.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Keep an open mind. It’s a really accepting place, so if you have something weird about yourself, just own it. Nothing’s considered strange at CATA.”

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Family turns health scare into business Stay-at-home mom bakes twenty dozen cookies a week by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

STALLINGS – There is a FedEx commercial airing on TV that shows a couple receiving an electric mixing bowl as a gift and one of the actors says, “We don’t bake.’’ Eventually, the couple fills their one millionth cookie order. Someday, that could be Gina and David Burke of Stallings. Unlike the actors in the FedEx commercial, Gina Burke has been baking for years. She had good reason to start baking what are now called Pink Turtle Cookies. Pink Turtle Cookies are made with simple and healthy ingredients like almond-flour, honey and eggs. They naturally do not have any gluten, grain or dairy. “They are actually a very healthy alternative to traditional sugar cookies,” Gina Burke said. “The only bit of sugar is in the icing. Otherwise, it’s a protein-packed snack.” And baking healthy cookies became a necessity for the Burkes. In late 2013, Gina Burke gave birth to twins, Daniel and Emily Rose. The couple quickly found out their son couldn’t eat any grains. Gina Burke, an engineer by trade, decided to become a stay-athome mom. “If he ate any grains, meaning oats, rice, wheat, whatever, he would throw up,” Gina Burke said. “There was a lot of vomit in our house. Like a lot of vomit. That happened to about age 3, and he did grow out of it. We ate grain-free for three years, and we realized the value in that.’’ The couple then slowing started intro-

Poplin Elementary fourth-grade teacher Brian Barrows was a favorite target of students in the dunk tank. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo

Poplin celebrates 10th anniversary Gina Burke began baking healthy cookies because her children have trouble eating traditional treats. Paul Nielsen/UCW photos

by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

ducing gluten into their family diet, but that led to Emily Rose having a negative neurological response. “It was something that could have been tremendously detrimental to her if from the outset we had been giving her gluten,” Gina Burke said. “We took it away, and she is a very healthy little girl all because her brother threw up all the time. It is a miracle, quite honestly. There was always supposed to be one kid and we never could figure out how twins came to be. We say that he (Daniel) came along to save his sister’s life. So, we have to be gluten-free.”

INDIAN TRAIL – Poplin Elementary School celebrated the end of its 10th year with a celebration on June 7 at Wise Acres Organic Farm. Current and former students and their families enjoyed lunch and a variety of activities at the farm, which is located next to the school. In addition to eating hot dogs, ice cream and cotton candy, current and former students took part in a dunk tank, face painting, balloon animals and bubble wands. “We are celebrating Poplin’s 10-year anniversary with a carnival-style celebration,” Principal Kate Earp said. “All our families are taking part and even our kids at the middle school and high school that went through Poplin are taking part. Everybody is having a great time and it is a great time,

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The Town of Weddington declared June 19, 2019, as International Optimist Day. It will mark 100 years of service of Optimist clubs support of youth in our local communities. Pictured (from left) are Mike Maxson, Mayor Liz Callis, Chris Killion and Greg Babineaux. Photo courtesy of Bill Deter

MOST POPULAR STORIES • Thales Academy enters Charlotte market with Waxhaw campus • Waxhaw teen advocating for diabetes research • Downtown Monroe projects get $1M boost • Fink organizes soccer camp for children with autism • Providence Latter-day Saints congregation welcomes new bishop

TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “Here’s a few @MarvinRidgeHSNC Grad Facts: 447 grads—largest in school’s history, $23M in scholarships, 5 students are headed to the military or service academy, 80 AP Scholars and countless state championships! Congratulations!” – Union County Schools ‫@(‏‬UCPS_Mon roeNC) • “We already know Waxhaw is the best of the best, but this definitely makes it official. The Town of Waxhaw was named the 2019 Best Suburb in Charlotte Magazine's annual Best of the Best Awards!” – Town of Waxhaw ‫@(‏‬Town ofWaxhawNC)

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Union County welcomes public works administrator

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MONROE – Union County hired Hyong Yi as public works administrator. Most recently, Yi worked with the City of Charlotte as the director of organizationYi al innovation. Prior to that, he served as the assistant city manager providing leadership in engineering, water, storm water, sewer, solid waste and environmental sustainability services. Yi has also served as Mecklenburg County’s director of management and budget, responsible for strategic planning and organizing the county’s annual $1.5 billion budget. “He brings a wealth of experience to our organization and will be an asset to the county team,” County Manager Mark Watson said.

Fundraiser honors heroes on July 4, Sept. 11

MANAGING EDITOR Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

County seeks feedback on critical intersection report

NEWS EDITOR Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com SPORTS EDITOR Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com CONTENT PRODUCER Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com ART DIRECTOR Kylie Sark art@cmgweekly.com ADVERTISING Charlotte Conway Kate Kutzleb adsales@cmgweekly.com PRESS RELEASES justin@cmgweekly.com

Regent Libby Zealy Helms recognizes Elizabeth Reed Gibson. Photo courtesy of Wendy Love

DAR member has served as member for 50 years MONROE – The John Foster Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented a 50-year certificate of membership and pin to Elizabeth Reed Gibson during its May meeting. She joined as a junior member in Youngstown, Ohio in February 1968. She transferred to the John Foster Chapter in June 1972. Gibson has held many offices, including national honorary vice president general, national vice president general, state regent of North Carolina and regent of the John Foster Chapter. She is the wife of James Robert Gibson and is the mother of three children and five grandchildren. She is a descendant of Revolutionary Patriot Pvt. Conrad Bechle (Beighley) who fought under Capt. Wagner and Lt. Phillip Boehm (Baughman).

MONROE – The Union County Planning Department, in coordination with the county's 14 municipalities, is accepting feedback on the 2019 critical intersection report. The report reflects four months of analysis and community input into the transportation needs of Union County, focusing on improving intersections with safety and congestion issues. The list of 15 intersections will be used to direct grant efforts to secure funding for design and construction of improvements. The comment period runs through June 28. The report is available at www.co.union.nc.us, as well as at the Union County Planning Department offices, located at 500 N. Main St., suite 70. County commissioners will consider adopting the report and its recommendations after comments have been addressed. Contact Bjorn Hansen at 704-283-3690 or bjorn.hansen@unioncountync.gov to provide comments.

CSX repairs railroad crossing MONROE – CSX Railroad has scheduled closing the crossing at Wesley Chapel Stouts Road, between Old Charlotte Highway and U.S. 74, for repair from 8 a.m. June 18 to 5 p.m. June 19. This will necessitate rerouting traffic. Signage will be in place marking detour routes. All crossings are generally closed anywhere from two to five days.

The Burke family is seeing heavy demand for their Pink Turtle Cookies. The company was named by their daughter, who loves the color pink and turtles. Paul Nielsen/ UCW photos

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WAXHAW – The Rotary Club of Waxhaw-Weddington is rolling out the “Flags for Heroes” fundraiser, which will create a visual display of 100 American flags in downtown Waxhaw on July 4, Sept. 11 and Veterans Day. Individuals can sponsor a flag honoring their hero for $50 for the Fourth of July weekend or $100 for July 4, Sept. 11 and Veterans Day. Heroes can be military service members, first-responders, teachers, neighbors, spouses or moms. Register a hero at www.waxwedrotary.org. A medallion will be attached to each flag detailing the person being honored or remembered. Monies raised from the event will be used to support local Rotary projects and the Queen City Honor Flight.

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

MAKAYLA SMITH UNION ACADEMY

Smith was fantastic this season with the Cardinals, leading the team in points (19.6), assists (5.1) and steals (4.9) while adding nearly six rebounds per game for the senior point guard who led them to a 27-3 record. Last week, Smith signed to play at Lees-McRae. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com

COOKIES (continued from page 1A)

Gina Burke felt her kids were being left out about having “cool stuff” at school, so she started baking her cookies in 2015. “I have always loved to bake,” Gina Burke said. “We ran into a lot of people facing these dietary issues. A lot of people want to choose to have a healthier cookie.’’ That’s when the Burkes decided to go into the cookie-making business. The Burkes originally were going to start their business later this year but they were approached by the Matthews Farmer’s Market about selling their cookies. “They said, ‘There is a real need. Please start this spring,’” Gina Burke said. “We did, and it has been going really, really well. We are getting a really great response.’’ The Burkes fill orders for cookies with and without icing. They have over 200 different cookie cutters in every shape and size for custom cookies. Most of the custom orders are for special events like birthdays and graduations. “We sell a lot of them, naked as we call it,” Gina Burke said. “I sell a lot of them (no icing) to people who want breakfast on the go, younger kids, older kids, adults. Our business is about half basic, naked stuff, and half is custom because someone has a special event.’’ Gina Burke is making about 20 dozen cookies a week, and it is one pan at a time in her kitchen oven. She hopes to get to 40 dozen a week soon, and they have plans to start shipping cookies by the end of the year. Making custom cookies is a multi-day project. They need a two-week lead time for custom orders. Basic orders can be filled in

a couple of days. Gina Burke usually bakes on Tuesdays for weekend orders. The couple does the icing over the next two days as each different icing has to dry before the next can be applied. “You do blue, and you have to wait six hours,” Gina Burke said. “Then you do white, and you have to wait six hours. Then you have to do pink.’’ And how did the couple come up with the name Pink Turtle Cookies? “Our sweet little daughter is obsessed with turtles and obsessed with pink,” Gina Burke said. “So, we said, ‘Honey, what do you want to name the company?’ She said, ‘Pink Turtle Cookies.’ It is all about the baby girl.’’ Gina Burke has seen the FedEx commercial. She and her husband hope to get there one day. “I saw that the other day and I wondered if that would be us,” Gina Burke said. “The dream would be to get a commercial kitchen. My husband would like to do this one day, but right now he has a full-time job. We want to help serve other people.’’ On the web: www.pinkturtlecookies.com.

Union County Weekly • June 14, 2019 • Page 3A

May 2019

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com*

Home Sales DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

23-May 14-May 8-May

$494,500 $547,500

Arbor Glen 2007 Oakbriar Circle 24-May 3409 Arbor Pointe Drive 8-May

$268,500 $248,000

Ashe Croft 4204 Wesley Court 4212 Compton Court

30-May 15-May

$218,000 $220,000

Bonterra 607 Saratoga Boulevard 24-May 1017 Bimelech Drive 23-May 7030 Ladys Secret Dr. 16-May 1015 Slew O Gold Lane 16-May 1934 Painted Horse Dr. 16-May 1920 Painted Horse Dr. 15-May 1015 Preakness Blvd. 10-May 2200 Bonterra Blvd. 10-May 1036 Back Stretch Blvd. 9-May 1117 Saratoga Blvd. 3-May 1801 Painted Horse Dr. 1-May

$297,000 $267,500 $280,000 $325,000 $368,844 $312,500 $252,500 $348,000 $269,000 $295,000 $359,900

Braefield 3702 Braefield Drive

30-May

$195,500

Brandon Oaks 1008 Lavenham Place 4-Jun 8003 Fenwick Drive 22-May 2009 Sipes Place 20-May 6724 Long Nook Lane 20-May 5004 Rosewater Lane 17-May 2012 Linstead Drive 17-May 2023 Farmingham Lane 16-May 5004 Breeze Lane 16-May 1012 Hollyhedge Lane 15-May 1003 Whippoorwill Lane 10-May 242 Aylesbury Lane 9-May

$245,000 $296,500 $290,000 $251,000 $344,000 $285,000 $258,900 $316,000 $298,000 $285,000 $239,000

Colton Ridge 1019 Master Gunner Ct. 6-May

$275,000

Country Hills 7611 Surry Lane 29-May Country Woods East 9033 Birch Court 31-May Crismark 5007 Lazy Day Lane 8004 Fine Robe Drive 4000 Centerview Drive 4000 Cloud View Lane 6000 Centerview Drive

28-May 22-May 20-May 10-May 1-May

Fieldstone Farm 2019 Blue Range Road 21-May

Glendalough 1960 Seefin Court 30-May $345,000 1857 Seefin Court 30-May $301,000 1810 Seefin Court 10-May $286,900 Holly Park 5415 Rogers Road 31-May 3006 Holly Park Drive 24-May 7514 Sparkleberry Drive 17-May

$250,000 $219,000 $250,000

Hunters Pointe 413 Hunters Point Drive 10-May

$347,500

Jacobs Pointe 1000 Josey Lane 28-May Lake Park 6602 Conifer Circle 24-May 6133 Creft Circle 8-May 3904 Lake Park Road 8-May 3919 Faith Church Road 8-May Sheridan 3011 Thorndale Road

$256,500 $235,000 $245,000 $295,000 $238,000

16-May

$365,100

Shiloh Trace 2302 Catoctin Hollow Ct. 31-May 5723 Lindley Crescent Dr. 1-May

$285,000 $267,500

Tallwood Estates II 505 Woodbridge Lane 31-May 502 Woodbridge Lane 30-May

$345,000 $399,900

Taylor Glenn 1013 Stevens Pride Ct. 17-May 3017 Semmes Lane 16-May 2008 Savoy Court 13-May 1006 Matilda Lane 9-May 4016 Magna Lane 9-May

$359,900 $285,000 $345,000 $338,000 $297,000

The Enclaves at Crismark 5120 Kinder Oak Drive 31-May $437,500 Traewyck 1206 Loring Drive 17-May 1608 Cottage Creek Rd. 9-May

$246,000 $239,000

$549,999

Anklin Forrest 4420 Hoffmeister Drive 15-May

$455,000

Barrington 8448 Fairgreen Ave.

$422,700

30-May 30-May 14-May 13-May 3-May 3-May

$329,000 $294,000 $252,000 $215,000 $363,000 $331,000

Worwood Acres 235 Robinson Ave. 24-May 28173 Alma Village 7815 Antique Circle 14-May

8-May

$265,000

$305,000

$215,000

Chestnut Oaks 1248 Saint Johns Ave. 28-May

Beechwood 2317 Beechwood Drive 23-May $375,000

$355,000

Chestnut Place 4003 Stonehill Lane 1-May

$451,000

Berkshire 1309 Chandlers Field Dr. 24-May 1205 Chandlers Field Dr. 20-May

$308,000 $295,000

Emerald Lake 2816 Chip Shot Drive 9-May

$450,000

Brantley Oaks 201 Winding Oaks Trail 31-May

$440,000

$217,50

Briarcrest 1409 Wynhurst Drive 1220 Wynhurst Drive

30-May 6-May

$430,000 $480,000

$226,500

Camberley 1959 Trace Creek Drive 17-May

$260,000

$329,000

Champion Forest 1136 Waynewood Drive 2-May

$510,000

Enchanted Forest 209 Allison Drive 13-May Fairfield Plantation 15613 Fairfield Drive 17-May Fairforest 3001 Fairforest Drive

28-May

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

Marvin Creek 300 Silent Meadow Ct. 20-May 817 Wandering Way Dr. 7-May

$900,000 $885,000

McNeely Ridge 3116 Nablus Drive 21-May

$294,000

Meadowlark 1209 Larkridge Court 8-May $738,500 Millbridge 1000 Pebble Brook Circle 31-May $335,984 2000 Oakmere Road 30-May $325,000 4001 Hamilton Mill Dr. 30-May $388,000 3006 Lily Pond Circle 30-May $360,000 101 Landau Road 30-May $410,000 1013 Bannister Road 30-May $330,000 117 Primrose Way 28-May $615,870 3001 Hamilton Mill Dr. 24-May $364,000 1020 Brunswick Way 24-May $404,380 3000 Lily Pond Circle 24-May $354,095 5030 Lily Pond Circle 23-May $355,284 3007 Hamilton Mill Dr. 23-May $355,264 2001 Millbridge Pkwy. 23-May $515,000 1019 Bannister Road 23-May $296,000 4013 Hamilton Mill Drive 22-May $365,957 2676 Creekview Drive 22-May $483,084 4005 Petersburg Drive 20-May $440,000 1025 Bannister Road 20-May $306,269 New Towne Village 1210 Brionne Court 28-May

$315,000

Oak Grove Estates 5123 Oak Grove Place 29-May 5139 Oak Grove Place 16-May

$479,999 $534,109

Oldenburg 1005 Royal Fern Court 29-May 1113 Cherry Laurel Drive 15-May

$784,950 $745,000

Prescot 8300 Prescot Glen Pkwy. 28-May 4411 Overbecks Lane 14-May

$350,000 $276,000

Fairhaven 201 Shadowy Retreat Dr. 20-May $288,000 1010 Churchill Glen Circle 10-May $261,000 2008 Blue Iris Drive 9-May $263,000 2134 Blue Iris Drive 7-May $285,000

Conservatory at Waxhaw Creek 6607 Buck Horn Place 24-May $253,500 Copper Run 1612 Springfield Drive 13-May 1234 Crofton Drive 13-May

$450,000 $583,538

Providence Acres 609 Cottonfield Circle 8-May

$550,000

Hadley Park 2322 Garden View Lane 15-May 1213 Hadley Park Lane 14-May

Cortona 1929 Napa Valley Drive 30-May

$310,000

Providence Downs 8805 Man Of War Drive 1-May

$825,500

Crow Creek Acres 6905 Newman Road 17-May 6803 Old Ridge Road 13-May

$218,000 $257,000

Cureton 8328 Willow Branch Dr. 30-May 3013 Connells Point Ave. 23-May 2600 Sandgate Ave. 20-May 8305 Haveron St. 15-May 3028 Arsdale Road 15-May 3308 Collaroy Road 14-May 3024 Collaroy Road 10-May

$305,000 $304,500 $554,000 $460,000 $425,000 $345,000 $334,000

Demere 1706 Jekyll Lane 1413 Mallory Lane

$322,500 $305,000

$708,000 $856,000

Harlow’s Crossing 1019 Harlow’s Crossing Drive 29-May $640,250 Highgate 4040 Blossom Hill Drive 14-May

$1,000,000

Hunley Creek 8224 Hunley Ridge Rd. 30-May

$245,000

Kerry Greens 2401 Coatsdale Lane 30-May 4109 Suttle Place 21-May

$225,000 $259,900

Lake Providence 7026 High Oak Drive 22-May

$544,000

Prestwick 5718 Parkstone Drive

29-May

$261,000

Providence Place 1317 Longleaf Court 24-May

$792,000

Providence Woods 4417 Glen Oaks Drive 30-May

$641,000

Providence Woods South 6101 Palomino Ridge 22-May $520,000 Quintessa 1005 Princessa Drive Rain Forest 202 Raintree Drive

29-May 28-May

$505,000 $310,000

Spring Hill 4805 Antioch Church Rd. 30-May Stallings Park 206 Smith Circle 23-May Stevens Mill 1230 Millwright Lane

23-May

Stratford Hall 2021 Fitzhugh Lane 31-May

31-May 24-May

Easthampton 1032 Easthampton Lane 7-May $390,000 Firethorne 1005 Seminole Drive

24-May

$700,000

Greenbrier 1524 Trevino Way 1405 Brooksland Place 1613 Allegheny Way 1604 Allegheny Way

29-May 24-May 23-May 15-May

$436,070 $495,814 $333,990 $325,000

Hillcrest 509 Anne Ave. 7-May Houston Ridge 2501 Labelle Drive 9-May

$206,000 $380,000

Hunter Oaks 8601 Riverdale Court 20-May 409 Basingdon Court 13-May 616 Birchwood Drive 10-May 907 Carisbrooke Lane 9-May 8600 Pennington Court 2-May

$556,000 $447,000 $430,000 $509,000 $515,000

$195,000

Innisbrook at Firethorne 505 Wingfoot Drive 31-May 311 Wingfoot Drive 16-May 421 Wingfoot Drive 6-May

$920,000 $975,000 $1,210,000

$208,000

Kingsmead 9108 Kingsmead Lane 3-May

$750,000

$322,000

Kingston on Providence 8100 Kingston Drive 22-May

$278,000

$749,000

Ladera 1115 Ladera Drive

$857,200

Shannamara 384 Killian Court 29-May $394,000 236 Limerick Drive 22-May $440,000 7430 Balintoy Lane 17-May $495,000 2500 Brecon Court 14-May $327,500 570 Ballymote Court 3-May $425,000 5409 Macroom Court 1-May $351,000

The Falls at Weddington 104 Rainbow Falls Lane 31-May $695,000 108 Enclave Meadows Lane 30-May $565,550 208 Eden Hollow Lane 30-May $635,000 100 Enclave Meadows Lane 17-May $570,000 112 Enclave Meadows Ln. 16-May $559,000 400 Eden Hollow Lane 3-May $699,900

$1,014,000 $916,654 $939,963

Vintage Creek 421 Vintage Creek Drive 30-May 117 Mulholland Drive 10-May 100 Vintage Creek Drive 1-May

$660,000 $620,375 $725,000

Blackstone 501 Castlestone Lane 31-May 1016 Arroyo Vista Lane 28-May

$538,000 $507,000

Walden Austin Village 2011 Laney Pond Road 31-May 2027 Laney Pond Road 10-May

$338,376 $464,750

Brookhaven 6014 Camrose Crossing Lane 31-May $676,000

Willowbrook 3519 Green Ash Lane 14-May $380,000

Cherokee Woods 640 Catawba Circle 8-May

Union Grove 1018 Mendenhall St. 22-May 28104 Atherton 304 Red Winter Court 31-May 405 Wheatberry Hill Dr. 29-May 301 Red Winter Court 10-May

$285,500

SALE PRICE

Amber Meadows 1015 Jasper Lane 30-May

$267,000

$299,500

DATE SOLD

Callonwood 1054 Feather Oak Lane 1000 Woodglen Lane 1223 Millbank Drive 1000 Serel Drive 1100 Hawker Road 1006 Hawker Road

$295,000

$265,000 $319,900 $284,000 $341,570 $256,000

ADDRESS

Wedgewood 2006 Wedgewood Dr. 31-May $415,000

$332,500 $277,500 $331,250

Anniston Grove 1511 Tarrington Way 31-May 1410 Tarrington Way 31-May

SALE PRICE

7012 Camrose Crossing Lane 30-May $605,000 1006 Viscount Drive 30-May $732,500 1021 Forbishire Drive 24-May $510,000 2012 Camrose Crossing Lane 23-May $420,000 3307 Delamere Drive 22-May $600,000 3205 Delamere Drive 17-May $689,000 3223 Lakehurst Crossing 15-May $520,000 1015 Elsmore Drive 9-May $426,600 1008 Sultana Lane 3-May $725,000 4005 Ainsdale Drive 2-May $769,900

28079 Annadale 1018 Potomac Road 2013 Terrapin St. 1001 Loudoun Road

DATE SOLD

Weddington Manor 4016 Weddington Manor Court 15-May $485,000

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3-May

Providence Downs South 1908 Smarty Jones Dr. 29-May $915,000 Providence Farms 3005 Blythe Road 23-May

$290,000

Providence Glen 8100 Avanti Drive 7-May

$429,900

Providence Grove 8200 Penman Springs Dr. 17-May

$390,000

Providence Ridge 8920 Nellie Lane 15-May

$685,000

Rosecliff 1217 Rosecliff Drive

17-May

$509,000

Silver Creek 1126 Deep Hollow Court 30-May

$409,900

Somerset 124 Abbotsbury Court 23-May 8604 Chatsworth Lane 10-May 9015 Tintinhull Lane 9-May

$455,900 $459,000 $370,000

Stratford on Providence 5037 Oxfordshire Road 1-May

$875,000

The Cottages of Olde Waxhaw 321 Mckibben St. 21-May $261,700 The Highlands at Greenbrier 1225 Juddson Drive 31-May $280,000 1513 Brooksland Place 22-May $409,890 1032 Brooksland Place 21-May $314,700 The Oaks on Providence 7819 Red Oaks Trail 28-May $279,900 The Reserve 9629 Belloak Lane 16-May 9900 Royal Colony Dr. 13-May 9906 Tompkins Lane 1-May

$422,000 $450,000 $435,000

Tuscany 2222 Madeira Circle 15-May 1716 Sutter Creek Drive 1-May

$468,000 $375,000

Valhalla Farms 8703 Prince Valiant Dr. 16-May

$855,000

Waldon Pond 2007 Sandy Pond Lane 30-May 2101 Sandy Pond Lane 15-May 1736 White Pond Lane 14-May

$720,000 $484,900 $812,000

Lawson 4109 Oxford Mill Road 31-May 1632 Great Road 31-May 1901 Chatooka Lane 31-May 1608 Maize Court 29-May 2220 Deer Meadows Dr. 29-May 1544 Prickly Lane 24-May 1228 Screech Owl Road 20-May 1004 Lightwood Road 17-May 1004 Wainscott Drive 9-May 1125 Snowbird Lane 7-May

$455,000 $430,000 $515,000 $605,000 $484,000 $580,000 $395,000 $467,000 $337,500 $406,000

Walnut Crest 7408 Walnut Crest Drive 10-May

$353,000

Weddington Chase 7312 Stonehaven Drive 29-May 7814 Stonehaven Drive 24-May 7618 Westmont Way 23-May 7603 Stonehaven Drive 1-May

$695,500 $585,000 $642,000 $726,000

Longview 408 Eagle Bend Drive 31-May 8401 Glendevon Court 6-May

Weddington Preserve 116 Westlake Drive 16-May

$639,560

$2,175,000 $1,185,000

Magnolia Ridge 4703 Magnolia Ridge Dr. 17-May

$285,000

Wesley Oaks 303 Palmerston Lane 29-May 6319 Crosshall Place 24-May 716 Cavendish Lane 15-May

$381,750 $378,500 $395,000

Woodhall 9004 Woodhall Lake Dr. 23-May

$999,000

Majestic Forest 1400 Majestic Forest Lane 6-May $236,000

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Parting advice from the Class of 2019

Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Use the resources we have here because we have lots of them and enjoy your time because it’s really cool experience.”

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Matthew Tucker CATA academy: Medical science Future plans: UNC-Chapel Hill – pre-med What is your favorite memory? “The first dissection we did in medical class. I think that was the first time we ever got a full feel for what it’s like to be hands-on in medicine, and it was cool to see everyone else and see and how they’re going to be the rest of these four years. If they’re going to be squeamish now and what they’re into and you saw a lot of passion come out then.” What will you miss? “The family dynamic we have. Everyone stands up for you even if they don’t know you that well. Everyone just kind of knows each other and you stand up for each other. You say things to help bring people up if they’re having a bad day. With a small school, that’s been the best thing and with a bigger school or university, it’s going to be a bit harder to find something like that.” Which teacher inspired you? “Ms. Turner was the first to inspire me. She taught me that I could definitely go out there and do something – I had the ability to do that – even from freshman year when I felt like I’m so new to all of this and it doesn’t seem like I have much. She was like, ‘I truly believe you’re going to go out there and change the world.’ She encouraged me with all these ideas to change the world

of medicine in ways that I could’ve never imagined without her help.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Don’t be afraid to change your mind about what you want to do. You’re going to come in here having one idea and likely come out having something different, but don’t be scared that if senior year it’s the second semester and you’re like, maybe I don’t want to do this anymore. I cannot tell you how many people have found their passion just a couple months ago and I honestly have changed my mind multiple times. It’s not scary to change, so just let yourself learn all of these new things and let the change happen.”

Eric Fincken CATA academy: Pre-engineering Future plans: Appalachian State University – business, marketing What is your favorite memory? “Working in the metals lab in our metals and manufacturing class.” What will you miss? “Probably all my friends that I met here. It’s a small school. I met a lot of friends.” Which teacher inspired you? “Mr. Humphries because he’s a very smart guy, but he’s also very down to Earth and it shows you that you don’t have to be some socially awkward person to be very smart and successful.”

Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Try new things. That’s honestly how you’re going to find what you love doing. Before I came to CATA, I would never have thought that I’d be a theater person, but I auditioned and I got in and I ended up loving it.”

junior year. When I had a lot of tough classes and I was really stressed, I’d just walk into that classroom and it was my favorite part of the day.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “One thing that’s special is that because you have small class sizes, you’re able to interact with your teachers a lot. You should take advantage of that. You should give them respect and show interest in what they do.”

Sayo Oni CATA academy: Performing arts (musical theater) Future plans: Elon University – musical theater, marketing What is your favorite memory? “At this year’s Blumey Awards I won best actor. That was really fun because I had all of my family and performing arts friends there at the ceremony supporting me. None of it would have been possible if it weren’t for this amazing school that we have here and all the opportunities that they give us.” What will you miss? “Definitely the community-feel the school has because I feel like it’s such an interesting school in the way that it really encompasses what makes everyone else different. No one person is the same but we really embrace all of our differences and we use those differences to lift each other up and help us find the right paths for us. It’s just such a loving and nurturing environment and I’m going to really miss having that.” Which teacher inspired you? “She’s not here anymore. Her name was Ms. Gregory. She taught piano, she taught chorus and because my focus is mostly musical, I did a lot of one-on-one work with her. She had a large hand in pushing me down the right path toward any future successes that I might encounter, so I’m really grateful to her for that.”

Sophia Maupin CATA academy: Information systems Future plans: Duke University – engineering What is your favorite memory? “We have a friend in our IT academy and he’s kind of shy and nerdy. Over the years we’ve promoted him for homecoming prince, king and then he won prom king. At the pep rallies, people made posters with his face on it and it was just really funny to see people who don’t participate a lot at the pep rallies or at prom all come together. It was just really sweet and a really funny thing.” What will you miss? “The people. The classes are pretty small here and you spend four years with the same people, so leaving behind all those people that you’ve known for four years and going somewhere you don’t know anyone is going to be pretty difficult.” Which teacher inspired you? “We had a biology teacher named Ms. Suresh. She works at Marvin Ridge now. My junior year in AP biology she made me president of her club. We interacted outside of school. She would have us over for study sessions at her house or at Whole Foods. We did experiments and we got grants to do experiments and so it was a lot more than just a biology class. That was just kind of like a home throughout my

Maddy Starr CATA academy: Performing arts (dance) Future plans: Elon University – history What is your favorite memory? “We all went out to dinner before our last show and it was just super nice to know that within the past four years we’ve really created a family within such an amazing community such as CATA.” What will you miss? “One of the reasons I came here was because of the diversity of opinions, ethnicities, races, everything like that. Everyone is so different but also so accepting and I’ve never felt more comfortable here. I’m really going to miss being in an environment that I felt comfortable being in socially, but also academically.” Which teacher inspired you? “Ms. Hibberd. She’s our AP U.S. history teacher. I took her class last year and she kind of made me realize my love for history, so that’s why I’m majoring in history now. I fell in love with her class, the way she taught, everything we were learning and so she just really inspired me to be like see GRADS, Page 5A

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her and to take that same path and really follow my passions.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Take advantage of every opportunity given to you because CATA is so unique in that we offer opportunities to people for their different pathways and career options they want to take. Just follow your passions and do what makes you happy because ultimately that’s what’s going to get you into college and make you feel the most successful and most fulfilled.”

Micah Verdouw What is your favorite memory at Marvin Ridge? “My recent class in AP History. It was a lot of fun and I met and talked to a lot of cool people.’’ What will you miss? “I will miss the people because I will be gone for a really long time.” Which teacher inspired you? “Mr. Jones, my AP History teacher, because his level of dedication to the students in class really inspired me.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen?

“Don’t procrastinate because there is a lot of work that you have to do.’’

Brae Lein What is your favorite memory at Marvin Ridge? “Playing football all four years, meeting new people. That made me the person who I am today.’’ What will you miss? “Being home and being around the people I grew up with. We all got pretty close, and I am going to miss that.’’ Which teacher inspired you? “That is a hard one because there are so many. I think my position coach, Coach (Marques) Douglas because he instilled in me that you don’t have to go to a big school to be noticed. He went to a smaller school, and he still ended up getting drafted and he played in the NFL. I’m hoping that is something I can do someday.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Be prepared for whatever comes your way, and keep an open mind. When I was a junior I had no idea that I would be in the position I am in now and being able to play college football. I was planning on just being a college student but this opportunity knocked on my door and I took it.’’

Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “In college applications, have a focus on what kind of role you will play in college and portray that to colleges so they can see if you will fit in because they want a well-rounded student body.”

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What is your favorite memory at Marvin Ridge? “There are so many. I really loved all of it. Here is a funny story. One time the French Club had a trivia contest where whoever answered French trivia you would have to run down to the media center to get your prize. I ran and passed some kid that tripped and fell on the floor. I got the prize, and that was pretty cool.” What will you miss? “My friends, and I made such strong connections with all my teachers. I had fun at school and I am going to miss being at school with all my friends every day.’’ Which teacher inspired you? “That is a tie between two teachers. My English teacher Miss (Lindsey) Arant has taught me so many lessons in English and beyond. Miss (Kaitlyn) Harfmann is so good at chemistry, and she is so smart. I want to be just like her.” Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “Be super organized in their college application planning. Also, enjoy your senior year because it does fly by.”

What is your favorite memory at Marvin Ridge? “My favorite memory is I was on the football team, and we played Concord in the second round of the playoffs. I didn’t play much but that was fun, and there was a lot of energy.” What will you miss? “I’m really going to miss my friends and the relationships that I have made. Hopefully, I can get back here and get together with them.” Which teacher inspired you? “Coach (Aubrey) Carter taught me about putting in the hard work and what it means to be part of a team.’’ Do you have any advice for underclassmen? “I would say, embrace the moment. Senior year flies by really fast.’’

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Kendra Obika What is your favorite memory at Marvin Ridge? “Being with my friends in class and having fun no matter what.’’ What will you miss? “The people, seeing my friends every day, seeing the people I grew up with.’’ Which teacher inspired you? “Mr. Wilson in AP Biology because he always had a great attitude every single day. He would always bring a smile to my face with his funny stories, and he always inspired me to get more involved in class.”

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for everybody to celebrate Poplin.’’ Earp said the event took months to plan, and many volunteers and local businesses provided support for the event. Food Lion provided the drinks while Wise Acres provided the cotton candy. “We started planning about the beginning of the year,” Earp said. “Last summer, we knew we were going to do something big at the end of the year.” Wise Acres is a family-owned USDA certified u-pick organic strawberry and pumpkin

farm. It has partnered with Poplin for the last six years, providing such things as mulch for the school garden and hosting field trips to pick strawberries and see the animals. Wise Acres is closed until September but they host a variety of activities in the fall and spring, including tours, a barn store and local seasonal produce. They also offered wood-fired pizza on the weekends and coffee when they are open. The farm also may have summer markets for local tomatoes and peppers. On the web: www.facebook.com/wise acresnc/. Wise Acres provided a great backdrop for making bubbles. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo

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Playhouse revives historical comedy by Aaron Worley Contributor

To someone who has never heard of a “farce” in theater, the word itself might sound ridiculous and a little weird. However, that is exactly what the director intends for people to think when they put on such a show. It is an exaggeration of a play, a not-so-subtle mocking of it and the characters in traditional musicals, comedies and dramas. Matthews Playhouse’s latest production, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is no exception to the history of farces and aims to show the audi-

Rain, rain go away Snapshots from the Taste of Charlotte Rain didn't stop crowds from forming at the Taste of Charlotte festival June 9 to 11 along six blocks of Tryon Street. Festival-goers carried umbrellas and wore ponchos as they traded coins for samples of entrees from some of the city's favorite restaurants. As an extra incentive, the festival presented awards to restaurants for food at their booths. Winners included: Forchetta (Best of the Taste), Hickory Tavern (Best Entrée), McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak (Best Appetizer), Mert’s Heart and Soul (Best Dessert), Hawkers Asian Street Fare (Most Unique Taste), B. Good (Healthy Choice) and Famous Toastery (Best New Bite). UCW staff photos >> flip to Page 3B for more

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Explore the science of happiness at upcoming Think & Drink event CHARLOTTE – Ever wonder how to achieve true happiness? Like most big questions in the world, there is a science behind this one. On June 18, Discovery Place Science will host a special event exploring the road to happiness. During the second installment of the museum’s popular Think & Drink series, Chris Elmore, co-founder of the start-up technology company AvidXchange, will present “The Science of Happiness.” During his presentation, Elmore will share his personal experiences with what he calls “hacking happiness.” The evening will also feature bites from Fresh Med, beverages from Noda Canteen and hands-on science elements that relate directly to finding happiness. Elmore travels the country speaking on the topics of start-up success, innovation, entrepreneurship, sales, technology and automation. In 2000, he started AvidXchange, a technology company focused on offering businesses a complete solution for their accounts payable and payment automation processes. “No matter what I am doing in life, I make sure I am finding happiness in doing it,” Elmore says. “For me, I came to realize pretty early on in life that happiness is based on relationships. I look forward to sharing more about my personal road to happiness at the upcoming Think & Drink.” Think & Drink is a shared science experiencing featuring intimate talks from Charlotte’s most interesting thinkers, innovators and rule-breakers. Through the series, these forward thinkers invite the

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One of the prizes of the King Gambrinus Cup is a joust in the winner’s honor. Photo courtesy of the Carolina Renaissance Festival

Beer brewers vie for medieval glory audience to explore the power of ideas while sharing their experiences and discoveries. Think & Drink: The Science of Happiness will take place at Camp North End from 6-8 p.m. on June 18. The event is free but advance registration is required due to a limited number of seats available for the presentation. Find tickets on www.eventbrite.com. Chris Elmore has written eight books, is a professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at both Queens University of Charlotte and UNC Charlotte. He also serves on the board of four start-up companies as well as working as a strategic advisor for Kingsmen Software Products. Photos courtesy of Discovery Place Science

CHARLOTTE – Homebrewers have an opportunity to showcase their original beers at the 2019 US Open Homebrew Competition on July 20 at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. The competition will be open to 28 beer, mead and cider categories. Prizes consist of ribbons for each category, with winners of each flight narrowed to three Best of Show awards. Also to be awarded is the 15th annual King Gambrinus Cup, sponsored by the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival and Foothills Brewing of Winston-Salem. The winning recipe will be brewed on a commercial scale by Foothills and offered to the public at the 2019 Carolina Renaissance Festival on Saturdays & Sundays, Oct. 5 to Nov. 24. The winner receives a trophy, free admission for 20 guests and a joust in their honor. The winner will be chosen in the 63BA Juicy or Hazy IPA style. The Carolina BrewMasters hosts the competition. To register, visit www.usopen.carolinabrew masters.com.

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The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Union County Agricultural Conference Center. The festival is a celebration of the natural, cultural and historical heritage of Union County. The theme for 2019, “Sweet Union: Still Growing Community,” focuses on the Cultural Heritage of Union County and the contributions made by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension with the goal of helping people improve the quality of their lives through education. Vendor booth fees are $25 for outdoor spaces, and $50 or $60 for indoor booths. Nonprofit booth fees are $0 outdoors, $25 or $35 for indoor booths. After July 21, booth fees increase by $15. Applications are available at www.mastergardenersunioncountync.org/heritage-festival.

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Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, along with age category winners. Photo courtesy of Union County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Phillip Hargett, Rebecca May and Avery Dowdle were winners in the the Union County Historical Society's history fair. Photo courtesy of Joseph Ellis

Projects examine local history The Union County Historical Society held a history fair June 2 with a poster contest to honor Monroe's 175th anniversary. First place went to Rebecca May, of Piedmont High, for a project on Robert Williams. Second place went to Avery Dowdle, of Piedmont, for a project on the Seaboard rail line. Third place was Phillip Hargett, of Forest Hills, for a project on Camp Sutton. The society thanked teachers Sarah DabbsIvey and Kevin Helms for their help, as well as sponsors Wingate University and the Jesse Helms Center.

Registration open for Wild Turkey 5K MONROE – The Wild Turkey 5K Trail Run and Walk will be held Sept. 21 in conjunction with the Union County Heritage Festival at the Union County Agricultural Center. Proceeds from the race benefit the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue. The 3.1 mile race begins at 8 a.m. rain or shine by the Master Gardeners’ teaching gardens and winds through native woodlands and across country fields. The Union County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers host both events. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their best wild turkey costume or any other woodland creature likely to be encountered on the trail. Volunteers of Carolina

Waterfowl Rescue will be waiting at the finish line with some of their feathered friends to thank the racers for their support. An after-party will include refreshments, door prizes and award ceremony. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/ NC/Monroe/WildTurkey5KTrailRun. Visit www.mastergardenersunioncountync. org/heritage-festival for details.

Pike Nurseries offers planter class in two locations ATLANTA – Just in time for Fourth of July celebrations, Pike Nurseries invites green thumbs to create a festive terra cotta planter bursting with red, white and blue blooms that thrive in summer heat to display on patios, walkways or doorsteps. Patriotic Garden Pot Make & Take classes take place at 10 a.m. June 22 at the Ballantyne (12630 N. Community House Road) and Matthews (1016 Devore Lane) locations. Classes cost $40. Registration is required. Visit www.pikenursery.com for details on other events offered at Pike Nurseries.

Audition for the Carolina Renaissance Festival CONCORD – The Carolina Renaissance Festival will hold open auditions from 8:30 a.m. to noon June 22 and June 29 at Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road. The festival is a combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and feast. It is calling for actors, entertainers, musicians, performers and col-

orful personalities of all types to inhabit the make-believe village. Amateur and professional opportunities are available. Prepared material, head shots, and resumes are appreciated but not required. Auditionees should be age 13 or older. Audition details and registration is available at www.Carolina.RenFestInfo.com. The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 to Nov. 24 on a 325-acre site at the junction of N.C. 73 and Poplar Tent Road.

Teagan O'Sullivan is no stranger to quiz shows, having participating in quiz and history bowls. Photo courtesy of Maura O’Sullivan

Teen competes on Jeopardy!

Vendors and exhibitors are sought in the following categories: arts and crafts, natural products, lawn and garden, cultural and community, nature and science, health and fitness, and recycling and conservation. Photo courtesy of Union County Extension Master Gardeners

Heritage Festival seeking Vendors and Exhibitors MONROE – The Union County Extension Master Gardeners seeks vendors and exhibitors for the 2019 Union County Heritage Festival.

CHARLOTTE – Teagan O’Sullivan, 14, of Charlotte, is one of 15 contestants competing on the 2019 Jeopardy! Teen Tournament. Teagan, a rising sophomore at Ardrey Kell High School, and her family traveled to California in December for the taping of the twoweek tournament. Teagan is the daughter of Michael and Maura O’Sullivan. She has two younger sisters, Ruari and Catherine. Teagan’s matchup can be watched locally at 7 p.m. June 17 on WCNC. Visit www.jeopardy.com/contestant-zone/2019/teen-tournament for details.

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ence how a play dating back to nearly 300 BC can be revived in modern times. Set in those early times, the play talks about a Roman slave, Pseudolus, who aims to be freed by helping his master’s son, Hero, with his love life. The play incorporates slapstick comedy, exaggerated characters and unrealistic scenarios. The role of Miles Gloriosus (Swaggering Soldier) will be played by Nick Southwick, a four-year veteran at Matthews Playhouse. He has acted in plays such as “Oklahoma” and “Joseph,” taking on different roles at Central Piedmont Community College, as well. He took on a variety of personas there, including mean-spirited and humorous ones. To prepare for this role, Southwick said his method was a little unorthodox compared to most. He decided to separate himself from any other incarnations of the play, such as when it was performed on Broadway. He then made a list of actions he intended to try with the character. Once this experiment was complete, it was then that

he looked at how others portrayed the character and what attributes he could use in his own interpretation. He said this role really challenged him in thinking what the director was going for and how he could play off his strengths to satisfy the audience. What makes this production different from most, he said, is that since it is a farce, the characters are named by their attributes (i.e. tough Roman soldier and clumsy servant). One of his former mentors once told him, “You’re only as good as the obscurity of the inspiration that you steal from.” The saying inspired Southwick not to dwell on completely revamping the character but transforming the character with the mannerisms and qualities of past performers while adding his spin on things. Tintinabula, one of the courtesans, will be played by Allie Hardin, who has been acting in productions in Matthews Playhouse since high school. Her acting credits include “Miracle on 34th Street, “Zombie Prom” (which she considers one of her most entertaining roles) and “Aladdin.” Hardin used to play serious characters but admits that being in goofy roles allows her

to grow as a person, both on and offstage, as she is forced out of her comfort zone. One of her previous roles had her cast as “dumb blonde,” which gave her the chance to channel energy onstage for the stereotype and give herself a sense of accomplishment that she could be well-versed, even in such a simple role. Southwick and Hardin agree that anyone who has never seen a farce before will know what the characters are from the jump. Any movie or drama they have seen, even on television, has elements this show can relate to, such as the romantic relationship between two characters and the conflict of a character versus his or her own mind, as well as between other characters. Both insist, though, that anyone not familiar with farces go in with an open mind and expect to laugh at the absurdity. Want to go? Matthews Playhouse presents “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” continues at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, as well as 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 23, at the Matthews Community Center. Tickets cost $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors. Visit www.matthewsplayhouse. com for details.

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Help dad live healthy with the Mediterranean diet by Amy Riolo Contributor

With Father's Day just around the corner, most of us are busy planning the perfect present for Dad. The usual gifts of cards, neckties and watches are nice ideas, but the greatest gift you could give your father is helping him achieve lasting health. The best way to show love to your dad on Father's Day is by making a meaningful contribution to his life. Let your dad know that you love him, and that's why you want him to live a long, healthy and happy life. Introducing him to the healthful and delicious dishes from the Mediterranean region is a great way to do just that. Here’s one to share with Dad and the rest of the family: Moroccan-Style Grilled Tuna (Samak bil chermoula) Gluten-free Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 Tuna Steak | Prep Time: 5 Minutes, Plus 1 Hour Marinating Time and 5 Minutes Resting Time | Cook Time: 10 Minutes When we think of Moroccan cuisine, lamb, couscous and tajines usually come to mind. Bordering both the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, however, Morocco offers a wonderful array of flavors from the sea. On our culinary tours to Morocco, we usually stop in a few of the Moroccan coastal towns such as Casablanca, Essaouira and Tangier in order to sample the North African seafood delights as well as the breathtaking towns themselves. This recipe features chermoula sauce, a Moroccan classic that tastes great on both chicken and fish. If you prefer to make this dish in the oven instead of grilling it, simply place the fish in a greased baking dish, top

with chermoula, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a 425°F oven for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through. 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt 1/2 tsp paprika Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 (3 1/2-oz) tuna steaks In a medium bowl, mix the cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, paprika and lemon juice and zest together. Whisk in the olive oil. Place the fish in a glass baking dish and pour half of the chermoula sauce over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 1 hour. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the fish, turning once, until firm (about 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer to a platter, spread with the remaining chermoula sauce, and let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. Calories 220; Calories from fat 110; Total fat 12.0 g; Saturated fat 2.3 g; Trans fat 0.0 g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 180 mg; Potassium 310 mg; Total carbohydrate 3 g; Dietary fiber 0 g; Sugars 0 g; Protein 25 g Healthy Living Tradition Marinating seafood, meat, and chicken before grilling it not only flavors it, but is believed to reduce the harmful, potentially cancer-causing substances that can be created by cooking over an open flame.

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