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MONROE – Shelle Comer, owner of Silver Lining boutique, and Kim Rushing, who operates August Lilly Florist, developed the idea for the Union Market PopUp in 2018 as a way to draw customers to Monroe. The event also allowed newcomers a chance to experience the city’s emerging downtown scene of stores, bars and self-owned restaurants. “It was successful last year and the ven-

dors saw that. That makes them want to come back because there is a buzz about it,” Comer said. “It brought a lot of people downtown and it gets people to shop downtown… So it did what we wanted it to.” They approached other entrepreneurs about the concept, and Beth Tourtellot was one of several who expressed interest. Tourtellot, owner of Peddler’s Paradise, brought in close to 60 vendors for last see POP-UP, Page 6A

Monroe will be the place for artisans, vendors and musicians to congregate as local businesses host the Union Market Pop-Up. This is the second year for the event, which brings the area’s top artist and craft people to show and sell their work. Photo courtesy of Beth Tourtellot

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MONROE – Working with wood has been a big part of James Handy’s life. It all started as a child when he visited his father’s sawmill in the mountains of North Carolina and continued through his career working in the painting and flooring business. All those years and all that knowledge Handy gained is being used to his advantage as the retired salesman creates furniture pieces from scratch in a business he calls Character Reclaimed. “I’m happy with what I got,” said Handy of his post-retirement career. “I can sleep late. I can go in the garage, work a couple of hours on a piece of furniture, then go inside and have a glass of iced tea. It’s my pleasure.” Woodworking happened almost by chance when Handy and his wife, Maryan, visited an auction several years ago. It was there Handy won furniture that appeared ready for the trash and gave it new life.

Top: James Handy's garage has turned into his workplace for his furniture making hobby he calls Character Reclaimed. Above: James Handy likes to use a contemporary style of straight edges and lines as part of his design of furniture. Photos courtesy of James Handy

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MINERAL SPRINGS – Jeremy Benson Carpenter, 24, of Monroe, was arrested on charges of voluntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting Aug. 26 at a Mineral Springs home. Joseph M. Kisiah Sr., 67, was pronounced dead at the scene. Joseph M. Kisiah Jr., suffered a gunshot wound to his chest. Carpenter also suffered a gunshot wound to his hand, but officials said that may have been accidentally self-inflicted. “Detectives have conducted numerous interviews, analyzed evidence and carefully considered the facts that happened before, during and after this situation before filing this charge,” Sheriff Eddie Cathey said. “An innocent man tragically lost his life and all of this could have been avoided if the suspect had not picked up the gun when he had a chance to leave.” Deputies responded to the shooting around 12:20 p.m. in the 4500 block of Pleasant Grove Road, but officials said the incident resulted from a domestic disturbance that occurred at the same home the evening prior. Officials said Carpenter is the father of a young child with a Kisiah family member and the Kisiahs provide care for the child. During the domestic disturbance, Carpenter allegedly hurt Kisiah Sr.'s wife, prompting her to get treated for see SHOOTING, Page 2A

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MATTHEWS – There’s a new restaurant opening in Matthews dedicated entirely to chicken salad… and now we’ve officially seen it all. Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern-inspired, fast casual restaurant serving up 12 types of chicken salad, will open Sept. 11 in Sycamore Commons on Matthews Township Parkway.

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TWEET OF THE WEEK • “Charlotte Business Journal ranks 4 Union County high schools in Top 25 in Charlotte region, three in the Top 10. Congratulations UCPS. UCPS ranks well for elem and middle as well! Thank you Superintendent Andrew Houlihan. You make us proud and serve our community well! #UCPS” – D. Craig Horn (@dcraighorn)

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Kilgore elected to leadership on North Carolina League of Municipalities RALEIGH – Monroe Mayor Bobby Kilgore has been elected to the North Carolina League of Municipalities Board of Directors. NCLM Executive DirecKilgore tor Paul Meyer said Kilgore’s leadership in Monroe would prove valuable as the organization continues trends of being thought leaders on important topics like broadband access and the opioid crisis, as well as improving service offerings and advocacy efforts. “The league has evolved into a mission-driven organization, and we know Mayor Kilgore is the kind of leader who can help cities and towns continue that evolution and help us meet the immense challenges of a rapidly changing world,’ Meyer said. Kilgore has previously represented Monroe on the National League of Cities Board of Directors “I am humbled to continue to serve the residents of Monroe as well as work for other cities across North Carolina through the N.C. League of Municipalities,” Kilgore said. “This is a great opportunity to unite with other leaders and advocate for the residents of our city and the residents of cities across the state.”

Grey Thunder to play at Museum of the Waxhaws WAXHAW – The Museum of the Waxhaws will host an evening of rock music under the

stars with local band Grey Thunder. The show takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 7. A cash bar will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy favorites from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Buy tickets at http://museumofthewax haws.eventbrite.com/. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held Sept. 14.

Lions Club holds vision, hearing screenings WAXHAW – The Waxhaw Lions Club holds a free vision and hearing screening. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at Food Lion parking lot, 1301 N. Broome St. Appointments or insurance aren't necessary. The group will accept donations of eye glasses, printer ink cartridges and hearing aids at the event. Call Becky Landon at 704-258-5145 for details.

Monroe to replace sanitary sewer mains MONROE – The City of Monroe will replace two sanitary sewer mains within the street rights-of-way on Ashcraft Avenue. The area impacted will be along Ashcraft Avenue and McIntyre Street and Jones Street. Work began Sept. 3 and will take three weeks to complete. All damaged/disturbed items will be restored or replaced at the end of the project. Call the city's water resources department at 704-282-4601.

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MATTHEWS – Dr. Ed Faulkner, of the Weddington Animal Hospital, will serve as vice president of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association board of directors for 2019-20. Faulkner will work to advance the organization's mission of promoting integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, as well as responsible pet ownership. Faulkner is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the North Carolina Academy of Small Animal Medicine and the American Association of Feline Practitioners. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from N.C. State University.

CHARLOTTE – QuikTrip is bringing back pumpkin-flavored drinks and snacks to stores. Snacks include the Pumpkin Pie Bismark, Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffin and Pumpkin Pretzel, a warm, soft pretzel topped with a cinnamon and sugar blend and stuffed with pumpkin filling. Soft-serve options include the Pumpkin QuikShake and Pumpkin Twister. Seasonal coffee items include the Pumpkin Frappe, Pumpkin Lattes and Cold Brew Coffee.

Shipping company celebrates grand opening INDIAN TRAIL – Cissy's Indian Trail Pack N Post will celebrate its grand opening with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Cissy Agurs owns the shipping supply and service company. It offers other services such as mailbox rental, notary public, printing, copies, faxing and shredding. The ribbon cutting takes place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at 113 Indian Trail Road N. Call 704-234-0310 or visit https://citpackn post.com/ for details.

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MONROE – BizEd, a program of the Union County Education Foundation, invites business and community leaders to shadow one of the 53 principals at Union County Public Schools. The Principal for a Day program gives leaders the chance to see the innerworkings of a school, as well as connect with students and staff. It takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13. The event includes lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 with Keith Poston, president and executive director of the Public School Forum of N.C. Visit https://ucedfoundation.org for details.

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a head injury. Deputies arrested Carpenter on charges of assault on a female for that incident. After posting bond early the next morning, Carpenter returned to the Kisiah home. Kisiah Jr., allegedly assault-

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ed Carpenter in retaliation for the injuries Carpenter caused his mother. Officials said Carpenter went to his vehicle and retrieved a handgun. Kisiah Jr., allegedly attempted to disarm Carpenter while inside the vehicle, causing the handgun to discharge and striking Carpenter in the hand, officials said.

During the struggle, Carpenter discharged another round that passed through Kisiah Jr., and into his father, who was standing behind him, officials said. Carpenter left the scene and informed a deputy in Mineral Springs what happened at the house. He was treated and released for the gunshot wound.

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(all white meat shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayo and secret seasoning) to Kickin’ Kay Lynne (chicken salad with buffalo sauce, ranch, bacon, shredded cheddar, jalapeños and Sriracha). There’s also egg salad, pimento cheese, broccoli salad, grape salad, mac and cheese, soups, salads, desserts and signature sandwiches like the pimento cheese BLT and the turkey pesto. Dennis likes the Fruity Fran (chicken salad with Fuji apples, seedless grapes and pineapple), while her assistant manager, Robin Boulware, likes the grape salad (red and white seedless grapes covered in a sweet cream cheese mixture and topped with brown sugar and crushed pecans). “Most people never heard of grape salad, but it’s really good,” Boulware said. Dennis learned about Chicken Salad Chick from her husband, Mark, who tried it on a business trip in Alabama. He thought she would like it and took her to the nearest location at 7617 Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte. She was instantly obsessed. “I’m very particular about chicken salad, and it was amazing,” Dennis said. “He didn’t think when he took me out to lunch that I was going to be like, ‘Wow. This is something we could do.’ He was literally just taking me to lunch.” The Indian Trail couple is well versed in franchising. They own a premier early education and childcare concept called Primrose School at Austin Village, located at 5407 Potter Road in Matthews. Dennis said they were interested in diversifying their portfolio into the fast-casual foodservice industry and opening a Chicken Salad Chick franchise “just felt right.” “It’s not just a quick service restaurant,” she said. “Our customers feel happy, feel welcome and we deliver their food in a way that makes them feel special and I think that’s the difference. I believe the meal is not only the food – it’s the experience.” The Chicken Salad Chick concept was started in 2008 by Stacy Brown, a stay-athome mom from Auburn, Alabama. As the story goes, Brown had always been on a quest to find the perfect chicken salad. One day, she set to work perfecting her own recipe, recruiting her family and neighbors to taste-test, before arriving at “the one.” She dropped off samples in teachers’ lounges and hair salons, and then started selling door-to-door. Orders poured in and Chick-

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Aug. 23-29: Lowest Scores • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St. – 87.5 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; raw eggs were stored above produce in the walk-in cooler; ice machine had build-up inside; salad prep cooler, three-door reach-in cooler and raw meats prep cooler weren't holding food cold enough; pimento cheese, salsa and chili were kept past their date-marking requirements; and raw meats prep cooler was held up by a can of green beans instead of a wheel.

Above: Chicken Salad Chick owner Jennifer Dennis (left) and assistant manager Robin Boulware stand in front of the new restaurant, which will open Sept. 11 in Sycamore Commons (2233 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews). Karie Simmons/UCW photo

en Salad Chick was born. Brown eventually stopped cooking out of her home kitchen and opened a small takeout restaurant. In 2015, Eagle Merchant Partners purchased a majority stake in Chicken Salad Chick and now there are more than 125 Chicken Salad Chick restaurants in 15 states. The Matthews location is the brand’s third Charlotte-area restaurant and fifth overall in the state. An additional location in Wilmington is slated to open later this year. Dennis’ restaurant is nestled between Massage Envy and Qdoba, in the former home of Grapes Wine Bar. She said she chose Sycamore Commons because of the high vehicle and foot traffic, plus Matthews has the right demographics of chicken salad lovers, which are mostly women. “This is a great community and there’s nothing else like that here, so I thought it’d be unique to the community,” Dennis said. “Matthews is growing, but it still feels like a small town. It’s not so commercialized, so to speak,” Boulware added. “This is a great additive to the area because it’s something different.” Construction on the restaurant started in July, and crews are working hard to get it up and running for opening day. Boulware said it’s been a lot of hard work, but she’s excited for all the pieces to finally come together. “When I saw the pictures going up on the walls the other day, I almost had tears,” she said.”

As a general manager at Zaxby’s for 10 years, Boulware hopes to bring her networking, customer service, organizational and management skills to Chicken Salad Chick. She said she’s looking forward to finally serving everyone in the community who she’s met over the summer while spreading the word about the grand opening. “People are really excited, and we are too,” she said. Want to go? Chicken Salad Chick is located at 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy., in Matthews. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com or follow @chickensaladchick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Page 4A • Union County Weekly • Sept. 6, 2019 Weddington running back Will Shipley makes a move to get free on his 26-yard rushing touchdown to close out the first half. Shipley had well over 200 yards of total offense and scored three touchdowns in the Warriors’ 3319 win over Porter Ridge. Andrew Stark/UCW photo

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WEDDINGTON – The Weddington offense took a quarter and a half to get going, but Will Shipley and the Warrior attack made sure they had the last laugh in a 33-19 win over Porter Ridge on Aug. 30. The Pirate defense forced an interception and three punts to open the game, but receiver-turned-quarterback Dusty Mercer hit Colby Barsz with an 80-yard touchdown strike to open the scoring. But the biggest blow of the game would come moments later, right before the half. With the Warriors clinging to a tenuous 7-0 advantage and with under a minute to play in the half, Shipley took the handoff and cut back to his left. From there, he was gone with a 26-yard rushing touchdown, which sucked the life out of the Porter Ridge faithful and sent the Warriors into halftime feeling much better about themselves. Shipley said with Porter Ridge’s scheduled game against Marvin Ridge getting canceled on opening night, the Warriors were at a disadvantage early, especially since the Pirates changed a large group of skill players from last year. “I think it’s just finding our way,” he said. “Porter Ridge came in with some film on us and we had none on them since their game was canceled. So, I think it was kind of feeling them out. It took us longer than we wanted to to get started, but we got the job done.” Shipley scored again on a 1-yard run halfway through the third quarter for the 20-0 lead, but the Pirates would come back. Mason Cox first hit Nick Horstkamp on a 22yard pass and then called his own number with a 9-yard touchdown run that cut the lead to 20-13 after a missed extra point. Mercer later scored to get the Warriors

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The Weddington defense swarms Porter Ridge running back Brandon Perry. The Warriors have allowed just 16.5 points per game, but want to get that number lower. This week, against winless South Meck, they could do just that. Andrew Stark/UCW photo

up 27-13, and the Pirates seem to fold from there. The Pirates had a field goal attempt blocked and Cox threw a pair of interceptions – one each to Malik Mustapha and Bryson Parker – and then Shipley put them away for good. With under three minutes to play and the Warriors backed up on their own 11, Shipley said he saw a little daylight and took advantage as he jolted 89 yards for the score and game-sealing touchdown. “I got the outside and I saw a little space between the cornerback and outside backer, so I just turned it on from there,” Shipley said. “Number 4 (Alex Chapman) actually caught up to me last year on one of my long runs. I knew he was behind me, and I had the fortune to see his shadow which I think helped me turn on the burners a little bit. It

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Marvin Ridge (1-0) at Ardrey Kell (1-1) Ardrey Kell looked like they put it all together in a blowout win over East Meck, but this will be a much bigger test. Marvin Ridge dominated in their season opener and will test the Knights' dominant secondary. The series is tied at 5, but Ardrey Kell has lost two straight. Winner: Ardrey Kell

Weddington (2-0) at South Meck (0-2) Weddington is the defending 3-AA champs and has come out rolling behind all-world running back Will Shipley, who will be worth the price of admission. The way South Meck played last week, they’re offense may not. Winner: Weddington

Archbishop Rummel (1-0) at Charlotte Catholic (1-1) Charlotte Catholic losing was big news, but losing two in a row is unheard of. If Archbishop Rummel tries to take away the run game, they may have a chance. If not, the Cougars will run their way to a bounceback win.

Anson (0-2) at Cuthbertson (2-0) Cuthbertson joined the Super 7 rankings for the first time this week and appear to be for real. We won’t know this week, however, because Anson has been outscored 6824 this season and will likely be a pushover. Winner: Cuthbertson

definitely felt really good to be able to get into the end zone on that one.” Shipley finished with 17 carries for 188 yards and three touchdowns and also caught four balls for 48 yards. Mercer was spectacular as well. He completed his only pass for 80 yards and a score, ran for a touchdown and caught four passes for 61 yards. While the Warriors are 2-0 and set to take on winless South Meck this week, they know they can be better. In both wins so far, the offense has sputtered early in the games before catching fire late, something coach Andy Capone sees, but not something he’s overly concerned with to this point. “We like where we’re at, but we obviously have a lot of things to fix,” he said. “But like I told these guys from the start, I don’t

Parkwood (1-1) at Forest Hills (1-1) Parkwood struggled on the road at Cox Mill last week, but Brock and Austin Cain are as dynamic a duo as there is in the county. Forest Hills won a 37-34 shootout over Red Springs and has stars, too, with Tyquan Rushing and Tyquan Rushing. Winner: Parkwood Word of God (0-1) at Metrolina Christian (1-1) Jadus Davis, Angel Gonzalez and the rest of the Metrolina offense put up big points, but couldn't stop anyone, especially Cuthbertson running back AJ Colombo who scored four times on them. This schedule filler is nothing more than a get-right game for the Warriors. Winner: Metrolina Christian

want us to be playing our best football Week 1 or Week 2. I want to play our best football down the road. As long as our kids are working hard, I think we have a chance to be pretty good as we continue to improve. But there is still plenty of work to be done.” The Warriors have allowed 33 points on the season so far, but they’d like to get their per-game scoring average down a bit. Six of 19 points against Porter Ridge came when Horstkamp hauled in his second receiving touchdown of the day – this one at the game’s final buzzer – but there is still some new pieces getting acclimated to their roles. One such player is Mustapha, a defensive back/wide receiver who transferred in from Ardrey Kell. He is among several newcomers and reserves last season who are playing critical roles on this team. “We’re going to be a great team once we fix the little things,” Mustapha said. “We’re going to have to clean some stuff up, but I like how we came together at the end and pulled it out. We’re going to be the team to beat once we get it all together. I’m proud of this team and we’re going to get after it the whole year. This defense can be very good because everyone knows their responsibility and everyone goes after the ball.” Capone and the Warriors have ultimately been pleased with their start and happy to have knocked off Porter Ridge for the fourth consecutive time in the series. But they know there’s another gear, and they hope to get to it as the season progresses. “We have so many places to improve ourselves,” Shipley said. “We still got the W, but we have so many areas to get better at and we’re still coming together as a team. At this point, if we can continue to improve like last season and hit our peak in the playoffs, I think this can be another state championship football team.”

Monroe (1-1) at Jay M. Robinson (1-1) Monroe will need to bounce back from their first defeat of the season. This feels like the perfect game for Salen Streeter, Shaleak Knotts and the Redhawks offense to run wild. Jay M. Robinson just got slammed by Marvin Ridge and should be ripe for the taking. Winner: Monroe Porter Ridge (0-1) at Piedmont (1-0) Porter Ridge looked like world beaters at times against Weddington, but first-game jitters got a hold of Mason Cox and the offense a little too often. After getting washed out in Week 1, the Pirates got coach John Castator his first career win. He’d love to add another. Winner: Porter Ridge

Sun Valley (0-2) at Concord (0-2) Sun Valley is taking its time getting going in the first two weeks of the season. Losing 38-3 to Central Cabarrus isn’t a good look. Luckily for Spartans fans who may be panicking, the Concord Spiders are winless and have been outscored 84-21 in two games. Winner: Sun Valley Union Academy (0-1) at Lake Norman Charter (0-2) Isaac King ran 15 times for 155 yards and a touchdown, but his Cardinals teammates couldn’t match that intensity. Lake Norman Charter is a 2A school, but the Knights have been outscored 7530 in their first two games. Winner: Union Academy - Andrew Stark

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Super 7: Losses cause shakeup 1. Weddington (2-0) Last week: No. 1 Result: Beat Porter Ridge 33-19 This week: at South Meck (0-2) Porter Ridge had scouted Weddington well. The Warriors offense took almost until halftime until Will Shipley took over, scoring three touchdowns including an 80-something yard run from that point on. Recruiting experts say there isn’t a better back in the country, and it’s hard to argue. The Warrior defense did get thrown on a little and will have to clean that up. They won’t have to worry too much about South Meck, though, as the Sabres appear to be a work in progress to say the least. Winner: Weddington

Metrolina Christian runners Daniel Marion (front) and Camden Johnson (just behind) start to extend themselves with about a half mile to go at the fourth annual Carolinas Kickoff cross country meet, hosted by the Warriors. Photo courtesy of Brett Honeycutt

Cross country season is off with a bang by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

Metrolina Christian hosted its fourth annual Carolinas Kickoff cross country meet Aug. 31 at its home track, and the Warriors had several runners who placed within the top 20 of their respective divisions despite being down four of their top eight girls. But it was Arborbrook Christian who stole the show as Elizabeth Timberlake was second for the girls and teammate and brother Benjamin Timberlake placed second for the boys. Both finished as the county’s top runners. Benjamin Timberlake ran 16:45.1, but was edged at the finish line by Davidson Day’s Mitchell Zammitti (16:45.0) to kick off the boys race. The rest of the top 20 boys finishers included Dominc Conroy (Porter Ridge, third), Jacob Laney (Porter Ridge, fourth), Ethan Bradley (Parkwood, fifth), Noah Estrada (CATA, seventh), Elliot Wunder (CATA, eighth), Logan Shaffer (Parkwood, ninth), Kevin Cunningham (Sun Valley, 10th), Jonathan Ellis (Parkwood, 13th), Daniel Marion (Metrolina Christian, 14th), Camden Johnson (15th), Grason Wilson (CATA, 17th), Trent Williford, Parkwood, 19th) and Benjamin Carman, (Arborbrook Christian, 20th). On the girls side, Elizabeth Timberlake finished in 19:32, which trailed Avery Shope, a York County homeschooled student, by 13 seconds. Timberlake was one of several country runners who starred at the race, including Carolina Fagan (Porter Ridge, third (19:36), Taylor Dixon (Metrolina Christian, ninth), Liza Shuck (Metrolina Christian, 11th), Reagan Pruitt (Metrolina Christian, 12th), Grace Lane (Arborbrook Christian, 15th), Alli Flannery (Metrolina Christian, 16th), Brooke Williford (Parkwood, 18th) and Brooke Butler (CATA, 19th). While only a handful of county teams competed at the Metrolina Christina Carolina’s kickoff, it got me thinking about which runners have risen to the top of the state time sheets for both boys and girls. Union County athletes are consistently among the fastest in the state as powerhouse schools like Cuthbertson, Weddington and Marvin Ridge churn out top runners from their deep

middle school programs. Through Sept. 2, here’s a look at which runners – both boys and girls – rank within the state’s top 50. Weddington’s Jake Toomey clocked a personal best 15:34 at the Providence Invitational on Aug. 24. Toomey’s time is the second-fastest run in the state this season, trailing Toomey Cleveland’s Zachary Clark (15:29). Weddington sophomore Haden Miller clocked a 16:33 at the Providence Invitational and holds the 28th fastest time in the state. Caden Townsend, a freshman and new threat for Weddington, ran a personal best 16:46 at the Providence Invitational and holds the 45th fastest time. Townsend holds the third fastest freshman time in the state so far as well. Like the boys, Weddington runners dot the girls time sheet starting with Anna Ritter, a Warrior junior who holds the fifth best time (18:47) in the state so far. Ritter recorded her personal best at the Providence Invitational. The Warriors have each of their top five runners included within the state’s top 30 times, which is a more than impressive early season feat. Sophomore Emma Jones (19:03, 15th) is just outside the 13 girls in the state who have broken the 19-minute mark already this season. Senior Kathleen Abrams is in the same boat as Jones, and her personal-best 19:11 is 17th in the state and within striking distance of a sub-19 minute run. Sophomore Alyx Beausoleil (19:25, 24th) and junior Elizabeth Starkie (19:33, tied for 29th) round out the Warriors' dominance and as of now are the county’s top five runners although they have some competition on their heels. Porter Ridge’s Fagan ran 19:36 at the Metrolina meet, which is 32nd-fastest in the state. Marvin Ridge’s Kayla Basinger (19:36, 33rd) and Cuthbertson’s Madeline Hill (19:57, 47th) round out the group of runners within the state’s top 50. More will likely make the charge, prompting current times to plummet as the season wears on.

2. Charlotte Catholic (1-1) Last week: No. 2 Result: Lost, 7-0, to Good Counsel This week: Archbishop Rummel (La.) (1-0) Holy cow, the Cougars lost! That in it of itself is news as it’s been awhile – over a calendar year since they lost to Charlotte Christian. This one was a slugfest as Charlotte Catholic battled Good Counsel, a team ranked No. 39 in the nation according to Maxpreps.com, to a 7-0 near draw, but a third quarter TD proved to be the difference. The defense is certainly good once again, but if Catholic can’t throw it better, they at times can be exposed by elite defenses. They should rebound, but little is known of their out-of-state opponent this week. 3. Monroe (1-1) Last week: No. 4 Result: Lost 35-20 to Kings Mountain This week: at Jay M. Robinson (1-1) It’s tough to move up after a loss, but for some reason, I really believe this team can be deserving of the rankings, especially so on offense. The Redhawks put up 20 points last week, and as predicted, quarterback Matt Bennett is loving his new cast of offensive playmakers. Monroe will never have trouble scoring, but they have shown a lot of problems stopping other people from putting points on the board. If they can get the defense right, this team can be pretty good. 4. Metrolina Christian (1-1) Last week: No. 3 Result: Lost 42-27 to Cuthbertson This week: Word of God Christian (0-1)

The Warriors stepped up in class and played a 3A team for the first time ever. They showed that this offense can score on anybody, but they suffered their first loss of the season. Playing out of conference games of that caliber will only strengthen this team and doesn’t change their aspirations of a state title run. 5. Marvin Ridge (1-0) Last week: No. 5 Result: Beat Jay M. Robinson 56-0 This week: at Ardrey Kell (1-1) Quarterback Sully McDermott opened his season by throwing for 266 yards and four scores, ripping apart the Jay M. Robinson secondary. Ethan Robitaille seemed to be his biggest target with 7 catches, 131 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but McDermott spread the wealth and hit four different receivers. Tanner Blackwell, Jeb Despard and Jack Yeagley helped lead the shutout. A big test awaits this week, however. 6. Cuthbertson (2-0) Last week: Not ranked Result: Beat Metrolina Christian 42-27 This week: Anson (0-2) I was wrong about this team. Way off. They have come out of the gates swinging under new coach Trey Kavanaugh and looked incredibly good polishing off a wellcoached and talented Metrolina Christian team. Sophomore AJ Colombo rushed just eight times in the win but ran four of those into the end zone. The defense is playing well, and the Cavs are the surprise team of the season. 7. Porter Ridge (0-1) Last week: No. 6 Result: Lost to Weddington 33-19 This week: at Piedmont (1-0) The Pirates played well and got into position to challenge Weddington at times, but costly turnovers and sloppy play thwarted any chance of the upset. They will be fine. Brandon Perry and Nick Horstkamp are star playmakers, and new quarterback Mason Cox showed flashes of brilliance in his first start. They better get it together quickly, because the Panthers could be primed for an upset. Dropped out: Sun Valley (0-2, ranked No. 5 last week) - Andrew Stark

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Page 6A • Union County Weekly • Sept. 6, 2019 stead toward the Bottle Factory Venue. “I think it will have more unity,” Tourtellot said. “It will help the customers, but we also want them to go down Main Street and to other shops.” In addition to crafts and artwork, visitors will enjoy food trucks offering everything from Jon G’s BBQ to Waffle Tastries sweet and savory style chicken and waffles. Nor’East Family Treats and Eats will have a variety of food including dishes found in New England. For people not looking for a full meal, the pop-up will have hand-held foods such as kettle corn, cake rolls, candy and snow cones. “There is something for everybody’s taste,” said 47K Marketplace owner Kay Klaren, who organized food and music for the event. Music will feature an eclectic style

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year’s pop-up, and expects more than 80 this time around. The booths will feature candle makers, painters, and artisans who create furniture, clothes and jewelry. “It will be unique,” Tourtellot said. “This is different. It is one of a kind and handmade. When a person makes something by hand, it will always be different every single time. It will not be the same thing.” More than 2,000 people attended the pop-up last year, which started near the historic old courthouse and ran down Main Street. The area offered enough space, but organizers quickly learned the layout didn’t help in getting people to all of the vendors. This year, they are having the pop-up still start at the courthouse but run in-

with Shawn Odenwhal performing songs that Klaren said comes from the catalogue of Frank Sinatra and the Beatles. Local potter Jim Hanley, who was a professional musician, will perform as part of a trio that includes Steve Ruffino and vocalist Robin Brown. Theresa Eaman will sing jazz standards and songs ranging from the 1920s to today. Klaren said the discovery of one of the performers happened by chance when she saw Conrad Harvey perform at Grapes Wine Bar in Indian Trail. He will also be at one of the two stages for the pop-up as the Bottle Factory and the steps of the Old Courthouse in Monroe’s center are designated for music. Want to go? Union Market Pop-Up takes place Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit the event’s Facebook page. A rain date is set for Sept. 28.

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“They looked like orphans,” Handy said of the discarded pieces. “Their legs were busted or hinges were missing. I couldn’t help myself. I had to buy them.” Handy continued to buy furniture at auctions and flea markets and refurbish them in his garage. When the furniture started taking over the living and dining rooms, Maryan gave an ultimatum. “She told me to get them out of the house,” said Handy, who sold them online. After several years of refurbishing, Handy decided to create his own when his son, Jason, asked him to look at furniture he wanted to buy for Handy’s granddaughter. When Handy saw it, he felt he could build the same thing in his garage. After finishing, Handy quickly realized he had a small but enjoyable problem. He had eight more grandchildren who would also want something. “I made one for all of them,” said Handy, who places a Bible verse and an emblem on the furniture. The emblem reflects the interest of the grandchildren with a football or baseball for some, and a bow and arrow or a softball for others. “It’s something they can remember,” Handy said. Memories are important for Handy, whose father, Odell, raised him after Handy’s mother passed away when he was 4 years old. Time was different back then in the early 1950s. Instead of large trucks hauling lumber, Handy recalled riding a horse harnessed with timber to be taken to the sawmill. “It was a big black horse named Fred,” Handy said.

“I will always remember that horse.” Handy started working for his father when he was 9 years old by sweeping the sawdust from the floor. He graduated to loading the logs before moving to the job of taking the cut pieces and putting them into a pile. The life at a sawmill was never for Handy, though, and after college he began working for different home improvement companies. He eventually moved to Union County in 1994 with Maryan, whose passion for contemporary design had a big influence on Handy’s pieces. The style includes whites and off whites with straight lines and edges; a stark contrast to how Handy grew up. “I’m from the mountains. I’m a country boy, so I am on the opposite end of the spectrum,” Handy said. “They say opposites attract, so I think our styles have blended well.” What isn’t attractive to Handy is working by a clock when creating a piece. Handy usually lets the wood sit in his garage for a few weeks before he figures out what to do with it. He then takes another couple of weeks to make it. “If someone wants to put me on a time limit, I’m not going to do it,” he said. What Handy does enjoy is creating different types of furniture. He has made a piece out of a 55-gallon barrel and others with wood dating back to the 1800s. “Not all two pieces of wood are the same,” Handy said. “And that is what I like.” Want some furniture? Handy’s pieces are at 47K Marketplace in Monroe. He can be reached by email at james.handy@frontier.com or by telephone at 704-2967434.

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Above: NASA astronaut Christian Koch snapped this image of Hurricane Dorian as the International Space Station during a flyover on Sept. 2. The station orbits more than 200 miles above the Earth. Photo courtesy of NASA Below: One can usually gauge the seriousness of a hurricane by the long lines at gas pumps and supermarket, as well as by the emptiness of food shelves. UCW file photos

CHARLOTTE – Hurricane Dorian may have spared the Charlotte region in terms of severe weather, but that doesn’t mean the area is in the clear. Hurricane season continues into the fall. AAA Carolinas urges residents in the Carolinas to stay up-to-date on evacuation routes and safety information. AAA Carolinas recommends the following tips prior to a hurricane: • Locate all of your important records (such as passports, birth certificates and insurance documents) in advance of a natural disaster and secure them in a bank safety deposit box to avoid damage. • Plan your family’s evacuation route and have an emergency plan. • Comprise an emergency kit of bottled water, non-perishable food, batteries, flashlights and first aid supplies. • Do not leave your pets behind. • If you or a loved one depends on electric power for things like medical equipment, make plans to get where it can be guaranteed or prioritized. • Inventory your belongings and keep valuable belongings in a waterproof pouch, including documents and photos. your personal belongings are also at risk in a storm. Because of this, documenting your personal possessions is recommended. Having a home inventory makes filing a home insurance claim simpler and can expedite the claims process. How to prepare your home before a hurricane: • Board windows. Windows are one of the most vulnerable parts of your home. Protect them by boarding them with proper plywood to prevent breaking or install window shutters if there is time. • Board and blockade doors. You want to prevent your door from flying open. Board it up with plywood or block the handle to prevent strong winds from taking it down. • Purchase seals for watertight protection for doors and windows. • Check for loose siding on your home and secure it if necessary. • Remove all “flyables” from outside. Patio furniture and outside décor can turn into dangerous projectiles with hurricane force winds. Bring all of that inside as well as bikes and children’s toys. • Moor your boat, trailer, gear and supplies. • Move items that absolutely cannot get wet to higher ground. • If you need to evacuate, turn off all utilities and disconnect any electrical items in the home. Water and electricity don’t mix – so anything left connected is a fire hazard. • Take a home inventory – your see PREPARE, Page 3B

About that power outage Duke Energy provides these safety reminders: Keep a portable radio or TV, or NOAA weather radio on hand to monitor weather forecasts and important information from state and local officials. Charge cellphones, computers and other electronic devices in advance of the storm to stay connected to important safety and response information. Before the storm hits, customers should note how to report power outages. Visit www. duke-energy.com, text OUT to 57801, use Duke Energy mobile app or call the automated outage-reporting system at 800228-8485.

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When residents catch wind of an emerging hurricane or tropical storm off the coast, they log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to see what their favorite meteorologists have to say about the risks to the region. Hurricane Dorian has proved no different as meteorologists from every station have been providing followers with charts, graphs and satellite imagery of the massive storm's approach. Here are the meteorologists with the largest social media followings when it comes to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 1. Nick Kosir Station: WJZY Followers: 10,500 Twitter, 239,598 Facebook & 934,000 Instagram Kosir has the potential to follow in the footsteps of weathermen like David Letterman and Pat Sajak by breaking through the green screen and into pop culture. He's already become a viral sensation on YouTube and Instagram for his rapping forecasts, dancing and Cam Newton photo re-enactments. Kosir, who joined WJZY in 2014, has parlayed his Internet fame into an appearance to prop up a Lil Nas X performance on the MTV Video Music Awards. Will it continue to snowball? 2. Brad Panovich Station: WCNC Followers: 81,900 Twitter, 185,653 Facebook & 32,400 Instagram Panovich has that ability to simultaneously convince followers to take an emerging storm seriously, but not to the point where they're clearing out the bread aisles in a panic. WCNC's chief meteorologist seemingly works around the clock during hurricane threats, posting informative forecasts on storm impacts on Facebook. Charlotte Magazine noticed, pegging him one of 2018 Charlotteans of the Year. Klobomedia

ranked Panovich third among the 100 best meteorologists in social media in 2016, citing his use of science and the frequency of his tweets. 3. Eric Thomas Station: WBTV Followers: 9,574 Twitter & 27,311 Facebook Thomas celebrated his 30th anniversary with WBTV last year, but his social media updates come fast like lightning strikes. The station's chief meteorologist blends science with passion, as he admitted during a live broadcast of the solar eclipse in 2017 that he was having trouble containing his composure and later fought back tears. “This is crazy,” Thomas said with the enthusiasm of a professional wrestling commentator. “This is absolutely crazy!” 4. John Ahrens Station: WSOC Followers: 5,480 Twitter, 17,788 Facebook & 2,497 Instagram Ahrens, who has been with WSOC, since 2006, is the meteorologist you'd most likely want to have a beer with. His Facebook posts go beyond weather maps and forecasts, though he posts plenty of those. He went to the aftermath of one storm a few weeks ago and asked followers to help families in north Charlotte who lost their homes by bringing them groceries or school supplies. He also posts photos of himself out in the community.

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5. Al Conklin Station: WBTV Followers: 8,919 Twitter & 11,822 Facebook Conklin has been on the WBTV airwaves since 1993. What sets him apart from other public figures on Facebook and Twitter is that he takes the time to reply to comments on his posts. And if he doesn't reply, there's a WCNC’s Brad Panovich demonstrates how far we've come in terms of predicting the most unpredictable of storms. @wxbrad/Twitter

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good chance he'll react to it in the form of a thumbs up. The veteran weatherman understands that social media was designed to be a conversation. 6. Leigh Brock Station: WBTV Followers: 3,726 Twitter, 13,894 Facebook & 1,172 Instagram If you're a fan of WBTV, which has been celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, then you appreciate Brock. She posts a lot of behind-the-scenes photos of her coworkers on Facebook, making her page a more personable experience for fans. Her Twitter feed carries more of the maps you'd expect from meteorologists. On TV, her duties on weekend newscasts involve testing products with anchor Kristi Connors. 7. Steve Udelson Station: WSOC Followers: 6,162 Twitter, 7,221 Facebook & 731 Instagram Udelson serves as the chief meteorologist for WSOC's Severe Weather Center. He's been in that role since 1997. He took some time off this year to undergo a double hip replacement surgery. His 15th annual Steve's Coats for Kids campaign generated 25,753 donations this year. He also encouraged viewers to donate to the 9 School Tools campaign.

8. Iisha Scott Station: WCNC Followers: 3,454 Twitter, 6,261 Facebook & 4,212 Instagram Scott has quickly built a solid social media following despite being in the Charlotte market for just one year and working weekend evening shifts. She's worked in Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as Wilmington. This summer, she's been tracking storms on Facebook and Twitter. She posts photos of her experiences in Charlotte and abroad on Instagram. 9. Larry Sprinkle Station: WCNC Followers: 3,667 Twitter & 7,118 Facebook If there was a hall of fame for Charlotte meteorologists, Sprinkle would most likely be a first-ballot inductee. He's worked with WCNC-TV since 1985. His IMDB page has 11 credits, including roles in "King Kong Lives" and "Firestarter." Speaking of horror, he has provided must-see television during Halloween newscasts. 10. Nicole Madden Station: WCCB Followers: 2,242 Twitter, 6,614 Facebook & 1,294 Instagram Madden works as the meteorologist for WCCB's “News Rising,” a fun, relaxed morning show where the laughter is legit. She recently celebrated her two-year anniversary with the station. She previously worked in news stations in Louisiana.

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Movie Trivia Team-Trivia Charlotte hosts “Friends” Trivia at Hickory Tavern. 704-238-9111 7-9 p.m.; 6455 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Library BFF Parents and caregivers learn how the library can be your best friend in helping children success. The event is at the Monroe Library. 704283-8184 1-3 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

Sept. 10

Senior Steam Seniors use virtual reality to explore vacation spots around the world at Monroe Library's STEAM Lab. For details, contact Stephanie Johnson at stephanie.johnson@ unioncountync.gov or 704283-8184. 10-11 a.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

College Tours Union West Library invites students to virtual college tours to find the right fit. 704821-7475 1:30-4:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Museum Concert Grey Thunder performs on the lawn of the Museum of the Waxhaws. Bring a chair or blanket. A cash bar and food trucks will be available. Tickets cost $12. 7-10 p.m.; 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw

Sept. 11

THINGS TO DO 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 4299 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

Sept. 6 Outdoor Concert Pretzels perform during the Jammin' by the Track concert series at the Waxhaw Water Tower. 704-843-2195 ext. 226 7-9 p.m.; Broome and McDonald streets in Waxhaw Tribute to Summer On The Border performs Eagles hits during the Stallings Tribute to Summer concert series at Stallings Park. Food trucks will be on site. 7-9:30 p.m.; 242 Stallings Road, Stallings Disney Trivia Treehouse Trivia offers a night of Disney trivia. Admission is free. 704-283-4208 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe

Sept. 7 Community Festival Mineral Springs holds its sixth annual festival at town hall. The event includes food and craft vendors, children's activities and music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 3506 Potter Road S., Mineral Springs

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Coding Club The teen coding club convenes at Union West Library. Write code, program robots or design games. Call 704821-7475 or email unionwest@ unioncountync.gov for details. 5 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Wildlife Chapter Will Stuart discusses the types of butterflies you can find in the area at the next Union County Wildlife Chapter meeting at the Union County Agriculture Center. 6:30-8 p.m.; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe

AI Challenge Family Storytime Monroe Library holds The Monroe Library hosts season two of the AI FamAll About Apples – A Family ily Challenge in the Griffin Storytime with stories and Room. Learn how it can help activities. 704-283-8184 with issues in the community. 3 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Contact Stephanie Johnson Monroe at stephanie.johnson@union countync.gov or 704-283The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Writers Club 8184 ext. 5227 for details. 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 The Union County Writers For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 5-7 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Club convenes at the Union For Release Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Monroe

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Comic Con The Super Powered Comic Con 2019 includes opportunities for cosplay, vendors and panel discussions at South Piedmont Community College. Admission is free.

ACROSS 1 Shoo-in 6 “That is really unpleasant,” tersely 9Σ 14 Island greeting 15 Word with small or fish 16 Animated singer of “Part of Your World” 17 Movie that really should have featured Anne Archer? 19 Greek-born New Age musician 20 Cheese from cow’s milk 21 Miner matters 23 Ride associated with low m.p.g.’s 24 ___ Talks 25 Movie that really should have featured Nicolas Cage? 28 They play for pay 29 Little untruth

Book Club The book club at Monroe Library discusses Fred Chappell's “Look Back All the Green Valley.” 704-283-8184 5:30 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

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Fiesta Flowers Teens create crepe paper flowers for Dia de los Meuertos at the Monroe Library.

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Batman Bday Children, ages 8-12, celebrate Batman's birthday by designing a utility belt at Union West Library. 704-8217475 5 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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Library Resources The Union County Public Library shows students and parents how its resources can help students succeed in school during Leap for Success: Start Strong, Finish Strong at the Monroe Library's Griffin Room. Contact Tino at Tino.Bratbo@union countync. gov or 704-2838184 x 5244 for details. 5-6:45 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

Book Club The book club at Union West Library discusses Liane Moriarty's “Nine Perfect Strangers.” 704-821-7475 5:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

Sept. 19 Tinker Time Children, ages 2-5, engage in sensory activities during Tinker Time at Union West Library. 704-821-7475 10:30 a.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Outdoor Concert Too Much Sylvia performs at Indian Trail's Hits After Six concert series at Crossing Paths Park. The event includes a bounce house and yard games. www.indiantrail. org 6-9 p.m.; 120 Blythe Drive

Sept. 20 Outdoor Movie The Town of Stallings screens the PG-rated film “Footloose” as part of its Backyard Blockbusters series at Stallings Municipal Park. www.stallingsnc.org 7:30-11 p.m.; 340 Stallings Road, Stallings Want to submit? Send all calendar events to Justin Vick at justin@ cmgweekly.com.

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