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MONROE – Sharyn VonCannon fought back tears as she described to colleagues how unbelievable, humbling and amazing it felt to be named 2019-20 Union County Public Schools VonCannon Principal of the Year. VonCannon has worked 12 years as principal at Unionville Elementary School. “This is an honor for me, my staff, my community and our children. It truly feels like a community award,” she said. “I’m a product of

“I realized I can do something like this. I can take a challenge and complete it.” Simon Barnes

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Union County Public Schools, and to me, this award is confirmation that I made it because of people sitting in that room. So many people have nurtured me, and to be nominated among such an amazing group of peers is amazing. This is truly a village award.” Not only does Unionville Elementary continue to maintain a NC State Report Card grade of an A, but it regularly meets and exceeds growth each year. Unionville Elementary is also home to a thriving Spanish Dual Language Immersion program

and was the first school in the district and the second school in the state to achieve the NC Model Global Ready School distinction. VonCannon is hesitant to take any of the credit. Instead, she credits the work of her team. “I lead with my heart because I believe that people are our greatest assets. None of us would be as successful as we are without a collective group of professionals that support us,” she said. “I also know that leading with a growth mindsee PRINCIPAL, Page 5A

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MONROE – Simon Barnes was at a crossroads when he started his senior year of high school in 2018. College wasn’t right for him then, and he really didn’t have any long-term goals. It was then Barnes made a life-changing decision. Instead of packing for college after graduation, he’d backpack more

than 500 miles through Europe along the world-famous Camino De Santiago. The trail traverses France and Spain across the picturesque Pyrenees mountain range before plunging into the sweltering heat of central Meseta. It all culminates when the trail ends at the historic Cathedral in Santiago De Compostela. “I realized I can do something like this. I can take a challenge and complete it,” said see BREAKTHROUGHS, Page 4A

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The Camino De Santiago trail traverses France and Spain across the Pyrenees mountains.

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Simon Barnes takes a fun moment to capture a view of the Pyrenees Mountain with his 15-pound backpack. Photo courtesy of Simon Barnes

STALLINGS – Shane Hunt has long specialized in scanning documents for companies. Over time, hospitals converted to electronic medical records, while smaller cash-strapped firms cut down on spending during the recession. Hunt thought about how to make his business, Records Reduction, appeal more to consumers. He realized his firm had the infrastructure to digitize people’s most cherished memories. Hunt describes his work as “insurance for your memories,” noting Records Reduction can give you see MEMORIES, Page 5A

Shane Hunt, who lives in the Stallings area, shreds confidential documents at a community shred event Sept. 28 at Matthews United Methodist Church. Alec Smith/UCW photo

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MONROE – Growing up in Lancaster, S.C., Laura Lynn Nixon remembers enjoying summer days swinging on the Nixon front porch of her family home in her quiet Southern town. The memories of Nixon’s youth influenced her to open Signs of Heaven, a business she runs with her teenage sons. They create rustic farmhouse signs and sell them throughout the country. “It’s not run of the mill,” Nixon said. “It’s unique. You can tell a lot of time has been put into this. There is a quality to them.” The opportunity of owning the business almost passed Nixon by after she thought it was too late to make an offer to buy the sign-making company. Nixon found the business online, but the advertisement had been there for several months. It wasn’t until the next morning when Nixon decided to text the owner. “It was still for sale,” Nixon said. “I was excited about that.” She bought the company, renamed it and got pointers from the former owner on how to create the signs. Nixon starts by going to a lumberyard and picking the wood she would like to use. Pine and poplar wood are the best Nixon said because of their abundance and the ability to stain and paint them. The process is certainly a family affair with her 16-year-old son, Matt, cutting the wood and designing the sayings that go onto the piece. Nixon’s oldest, 19-year-old Davis, uses machines to sand down the wood before switching to doing it by hand to give the piece a more distressed see SIGNS, Page 5A

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• Stark: New powers emerge in high school football • UCPS receives $3.7M school climate grant • UCPS honors East Union assistant principal • VonCannon named top UCPS principal • Horse farm owner riding off into sunset

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TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “Congratulations to CHS junior Bhargavi Chinni who was invited to attend the prestigious CIA STEM Camp from the National Society of HS Scholars on Aug. 8 in Langley, VA! Out of hundreds of applications received, only 30 students were selected to attend.” – Cuthbertson High (@CHSCavaliers) • “State Senator Todd Johnson sent these flags that have flown over the State Building to recognize 2 very important staff members in honor of their long service to Union Co. Mr Price & Mr Wilson” – Marvin Ridge HS (@Marvin RidgeHSNC) • “Sam Howell has been named the ACC Quarterback and Freshman of the Week after setting UNC freshman records for completions (33), attempts (51) and yards (376) while also tying the touchdown record with four in the Tar Heels’ win at Georgia Tech.” – Pat James (@patjames24)

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UCPS receives $3.7M school climate grant MONROE – Union County Public Schools received a $3,747,360 School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will support 11 schools: Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle, Monroe High, Parkwood High, Parkwood Middle, Piedmont High, Piedmont Middle, Porter Ridge High, Porter Ridge Middle, South Providence School, Sun Valley High and Sun Valley Middle. Over the next five years, the grant will develop, enhance and expand systems of support and technical assistance for the UCPS Multi-Tiered System of Support framework. Highlights include hiring six culture coaches, providing training and creating programming to promote academic achievement, pro-social skills and positive character development. The grant will also cover prevention and treatment strategies for substance abuse, addiction and serious mental and behavioral health issues. With the funding, staff expects to increase student engagement, reduce behavioral referrals and decrease the number of substance abuse, mental health concerns, suicide ideation and acts of violence at the 11 schools.

Voter registration deadline for Nov. municipal elections MONROE – The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 11. Voter registration applications received by the county board of elections office or postmarked by the deadline are accepted as valid applications for the upcoming election. Voters who are not registered in the county by the deadline may register and vote during one-stop voting only. Same-day registrants at early voting must attest to their eligibility. Call the Union County Board of Elections at 704-283-3809 or email union.boe@ncsbe.gov for details.

Teen charged in Weddington Chase stabbing MARVIN – The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 17-year-old Marvin resident accused of randomly attacking and stabbing a 13-year-old jogging on a neighborhood trail

last month. Officials said the suspect ran up behind the teen and stabbed him in the upper back area. The victim sought help while the suspect ran away. Deputies arrested Rider Gage Walther, 17, of Marvin, on charges of assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. He faces additional charges for injury to real property and injury to personal property in connection with graffiti markings discovered at several locations, including the running trail in Weddington Chase and Marvin Ridge High School.

Robbery suspect captured by law enforcement FAIRVIEW – A Fairview area man wanted for an alleged robbery with a dangerous weapon during a drug deal was located at a home outside Monroe. Joshua Franklin Stewart, 32, also faces charges of resist, delay and obstruct as well as narcotics violations. The victim told deputies he was robbed at gunpoint by Stewart and an accomplice, Elijah Tyler Thorne, of Roanoke Rapids. The victim was grazed in the arm as he was leaving by gunfire as he tried to leave the scene. Thorne was arrested, but Stewart had eluded authorities.

Performances are fusion of science, theater MONROE – Piedmont Natural Gas and The National Theatre for Children have partnered to educate and inspire North Carolina students and their families by bringing energetic, science-based live performances into local elementary schools. Through Nov. 22, professional actors from NTC will visit elementary schools to perform “Once Upon a Flame,” sparking conversations on natural gas efficiency and safety in classrooms throughout the Piedmont Natural Gas service area. The program will focus on how we use natural gas, the geology and history of natural gas, how to conserve natural gas and how to be safe around natural gas. Upcoming shows include Sandy Ridge Elementary (Oct. 15), Sardis Elementary, Oct. 15), Marvin Elementary (Oct. 16), Waxhaw Elementary (Oct. 16), Poplin Elementary (Oct. 17) and Rock Rest Elementary (Oct. 17).

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September 2019

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Annadale 7007 Sedgewick Road Sept. 11 $290,000 Arbor Glen 4010 Edgeview Drive Sept. 27 $225,000 1002 Glen Hollow Drive Sept. 24 $211,400 3913 Edgeview Drive Sept. 23 $242,000 3916 Laurel View Circle Sept. 18 $230,000 3011 Thistlewood Circle Sept. 10 $265,000 Beacon Hills 6201 Gail Drive Sept. 25 $220,000 6405 Clearwater Drive Sept. 10 $218,000 Bent Creek 1005 Banaba Court Sept. 20 $276,000 Bonterra 1042 Thessallian Lane Sept. 27 $357,000 3100 Xilingol Drive Sept. 24 $346,500 1400 Native Diver Lane Sept. 12 $365,000 1502 Saratoga Blvd. Sept. 10 $300,000 1029 Preakness Blvd. Sept. 10 $248,500 1609 Saratoga Blvd. Sept. 10 $392,500 Brandon Oaks 4021 Rosewater Lane Sept. 25 $348,000 1034 Briarmore Drive Sept. 24 $278,000 1004 Craven St. Sept. 20 $277,000 3016 Canopy Drive Sept. 20 $265,000 1001 Aldridge Court Sept. 17 $273,000 1009 Hamstead Court Sept. 12 $276,000 1003 Andrea Place Sept. 12 $254,900 4014 Rosewater Lane Sept. 11 $346,000 Colton Ridge 1003 Talbot Court Sept. 19 $328,500 1001 Sentinel Drive Sept. 10 $260,000 Cottages at Indian Trail 2325 Whispering Way Sept. 27 $335,216 2332 Whispering Way Sept. 25 $299,990 Crismark 2010 Chimney Wood Trail Sept. 27 $250,000 4003 Caboose Court Sept. 10 $249,000 1006 Jeweled Crown Ct. Sept. 6 $263,500 2015 Cornflower Lane Sept. 4 $230,500 6105 Follow The Trail Sept. 3 $262,500 Fieldstone Farm 2016 Houndscroft Road Sept. 10 $286,000 Glendalough 1761 Seefin Court Sept. 25 $306,000 4531 Parnell St. Sept. 10 $338,000 Hemby Commons 3008 Hemby Commons Parkway Sept. 25 $243,000 Heritage 1200 Curling Creek Dr. Sept. 19 $407,065 1145 Curling Creek Dr. Sept. 12 $388,035 1305 Vintage Walk Drive Sept. 4 $327,000 Holly Park 2256 Shumard Circle Sept. 25 $250,000 2007 Cadberry Court Sept. 13 $225,000 Hunters Pointe 414 Hunters Pointe Dr. Sept. 11 $395,000 Lake Park 6609 Bobbie Lane Sept. 30 $288,000 3903 Lake Park Road Sept. 23 $342,250 6306 Colby Court Sept. 18 $264,000 4100 Saint Joseph Drive Sept. 17 $310,000 4021 Lake Charles Way Sept. 17 $240,000 7602 Taft Place Sept. 4 $328,000 Liberty Estates 7908 Seclusive Drive Sept. 5 $705,000 Sheridan 1006 Stoney Ford Lane Sept. 20 $405,000 Taylor Glenn 2028 Magna Lane Sept. 12 $255,000 2000 Matilda Lane Sept. 9 $285,000 The Enclave at Crismark 1103 Caraway Lane Sept. 23 $490,000 Union Grove 3017 Doughton Lane Sept. 20 $305,000 2018 Union Grove Lane Sept. 12 $305,000

Antioch Woods 1005 Antioch Woods Dr. Sept. 3 $713,000 Atherton 313 Red Winter Court Sept. 24 $883,430 Blackstone 4007 Tillingmere Circle Sept. 20 $415,000 Bromley 1269 Delaney Drive Sept. 18 $775,000 Brookhaven 1005 Lugano Court Sept. 6 $717,045 Callonwood 383 Millbank Drive Sept. 30 $265,000 1304 Woodglen Lane Sept. 27 $299,900 1008 Altara Lane Sept. 24 $523,000 1036 Murandy Lane Sept. 20 $433,500 1634 Hammond Drive Sept. 19 Carmona Woods 817 Carmona Court Sept. 23 $329,000 Casalino 305 Hollyhock Drive Sept. 30 $612,500 Chestnut Oaks 4121 Cedar Point Ave. Sept. 27 $304,000 1113 Gainsborough Dr. Sept. 20 $301,500 6008 Brookfield Court Sept. 13 $331,000 Emerald Lake 6007 Four Wood Drive Sept. 20 $435,000 6172 Four Wood Drive Sept. 6 $429,900 Fairfield Plantation 7026 Brookgreen Terrace Sept. 27 $247,500 Fairhaven 011 Blue Iris Drive Sept. 23 $255,000 1251 Tranquil Falls Lane Sept. 13 $320,000 3109 Shadowy Retreat Dr. Sept. 13 $256,000 1608 Yellow Daisy Drive Sept. 12 $266,900 1076 Mountain Laurel Ct. Sept. 9 $247,000 Heather Glen 1029 Kite Court Sept. 16 $425,000 Indian Brook 6041 Indian Brook Drive Sept. 19 $375,000 Lakewood Knolls 640 Lakewood Drive Sept. 23 $220,000 Lake Forest Preserve 2017 Weddington Lake Drive Sept. 6 $620,000 Lake Providence 2303 Rising Sun Lane Sept. 6 $532,500 Mandy Plantation 106 Cari Lane Sept. 12 $375,000 Morningside 2042 Bluebonnet Lane Sept. 13 $329,900 Olde Blair’s Mill 610 Caroline Aubrey Way Sept. 5 $385,000 Prestwick 5612 Falkland Lane Sept. 30 $271,000 3109 Royal Troon Drive Sept. 12 $250,000 5913 Parkstone Drive Sept. 9 $266,802 Providence Forest Estates 5012 Woodview Lane Sept. 16 $597,000 Providence Place 1439 Longleaf Court Sept. 13 $530,000 Providence Woods 4518 Glen Oaks Drive Sept. 9 $553,250 Providence Woods South 2509 Greenbrook Pkwy. Sept. 13 $420,000 Shannamara 2012 Caernarfon Lane Sept. 25 $370,000 3001 Cardigan Court Sept. 19 $420,000 4301 Shannamara Drive Sept. 16 $347,000 809 Clonmel Drive Sept. 10 $430,000 Sierra Pointe 1000 Raywood Court Sept. 11 $230,000 Stevens Mill 1120 Millwright Lane Sept. 27 $282,600 8025 Stevens Mill Road Sept. 10 $324,000 The Falls at Weddington 200 Eden Hollow Lane Sept. 20 $720,754 217 Eden Hollow Lane Sept. 12 $688,547 205 Rainbow Falls Lane Sept. 3 $798,524

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The Highlands at Weddington 5122 Hyannis Court Sept. 26 $625,900 5118 Harwich Circle Sept. 25 $568,600 Vickery 1304 Vickery Drive Sept. 11 $515,000 Vintage Creek 716 Vintage Creek Drive Sept. 6 $624,999 Walden Austin Village 2019 Laney Pond Road Sept. 20 $388,556 2034 Laney Pond Road Sept. 5 $332,635 3023 Laney Pond Road Sept. 3 $460,564 Worwood Acres 101 Robinson Ave. Sept. 20 $212,000 28173 Alma Village 7905 Antique Circle Sept. 23 $260,000 Anklin Forrest 4425 Hoffmeister Drive Sept. 18 $450,000 Barrington 8437 Fairgreen Ave. Sept. 30 $399,500 Berkshire 5304 Glen Cove Court Sept. 19 $299,000 Brookmeade 904 Brookmeade Drive Sept. 5 $459,900 Canterfield Creek 9603 Belmont Lane Sept. 24 $527,500 Champion Forest 1310 Dobson Drive Sept. 26 $537,000 Charlton Oaks 5904 Bryant Lane Sept. 19 $219,000 Conservancy at Waxhaw Creek 6105 Hawk View Road Sept. 27 $347,000 6002 Hawk View Road Sept. 9 $340,000 Cortona 2103 Abundance Lane Sept. 27 $375,874 Cureton 3016 Scottcrest Way Sept. 17 $339,000 2768 Collaroy Road Sept. 3 $576,000 Foxhound Estates 3919 Fox Hound Lane Sept. 18 $354,500 Foxwood 312 Deerwood Court Sept. 4 $685,000 Greenbrier 1528 Brooksland Place Sept. 30 $417,556 1312 Oakhurst Drive Sept. 25 $474,990 1209 Brooksland Place Sept. 23 $269,990 1521 Brooksland Place Sept. 5 $453,575 Hunter Oaks 8903 Calthorpe Lane Sept. 30 $541,000 601 Queenswater Lane Sept. 19 $415,000 720 Coachman Drive Sept. 19 $465,000 605 Queenswater Lane Sept. 12 $510,000 602 Gressenhall Lane Sept. 10 $406,000 1006 Staghorn Lane Sept. 4 $418,000 613 Birchwood Drive Sept. 3 $496,400 Jaars 6219 Dogwood Lane Sept. 9 $211,000 Kingston on Providence 3705 Chesapeake Place Sept. 30 $211,450 Ladera 1233 Ladera Drive Sept. 13 $756,000 Lawson 2112 Lord Proprietor Ln. Sept. 20 $361,000 1100 Brough Hall Drive Sept. 20 $455,000 1209 Nightingale Road Sept. 18 $478,000 1821 Old Bennington Dr. Sept. 13 $457,000 4239 Oxford Mill Road Sept. 12 $499,900 1013 Wainscott Drive Sept. 6 $364,000 4217 Oxford Mill Road Sept. 4 $475,000 Lesiure Acres 2809 Baker Circle Sept. 27 $229,000 Longview 213 Glenmoor Drive Sept. 20 $840,000 Marvin Creek 509 White Tail Terrace Sept. 13 $545,000 2013 Autumn Blossom Ln.Sept. 5 $737,500 105 Orchard Hill Court Sept. 3 $904,000 McCain Park 6614 Mccain Blvd. Sept. 23 $234,000

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McNeely Ridge 3001 Nablus Drive Sept. 17 $375,000 MillBridge 1013 Augusta Drive Sept. 30 $472,704 1025 Ridge Haven Road Sept. 30 $441,500 4028 Shadowbrook Dr. Sept. 30 $407,446 6000 Lydney Circle Sept. 30 $287,000 5025 Shadowbrook Dr. Sept. 29 $413,459 4032 Shadowbrook Dr. Sept. 29 $413,761 5009 Shadowbrook Dr. Sept. 28 $376,935 4048 Shadowbrook Dr. Sept. 28 $411,379 1117 Eddisbury Cove Sept. 28 $322,583 1004 Burton Point Court Sept. 28 $319,066 5021 Lydney Circle Sept. 20 $309,000 2022 Burton Point Drive Sept. 19 $322,200 2005 Burton Point Court Sept. 19 $348,669 3002 Fallondale Road Sept. 19 $310,000 1013 Winnett Drive Sept. 19 $349,164 6012 Lydney Circle Sept. 18 $333,900 1004 Augusta Drive Sept. 16 $501,584 4024 Lily Pond Circle Sept. 13 $354,999 New Towne Village 4913 Sandtyn Drive Sept. 13 $300,000 Oak Grove Estates 5003 Oak Grove Place Sept. 27 $625,000 5007 Oak Grove Place Sept. 13 $474,800 Oldenburg 1135 Grand Oak Drive Sept. 30 $968,729 Parkwood Plantation 5206 Parkwood School Rd.Sept. 30 $425,000 Prescot 8304 Prescot Glen Pkwy. Sept. 27 $240,000 Providence Downs 9000 Unbridle Lane Sept. 25 $790,000 2305 Thunder Gulch Ct. Sept. 17 $702,500 Providence Downs South 1627 Lookout Circle Sept. 13 $845,000 1914 Funny Cide Drive Sept. 4 $1,205,000 Providence Glen 8206 Avanti Drive Sept. 5 $390,000 Providence Grove 8037 Penman Springs Dr. Sept. 3 $377,500 Quellin 3304 Taviston Drive Sept. 27 $410,000 3105 Thayer Drive Sept. 13 $391,313 Saddlewood 6320 Saddlewood Drive Sept. 30 $230,000 Shannon Vista 5726 Verrazano Drive Sept. 23 $360,000 5731 Verrazano Drive Sept. 5 $370,000 Skyecroft 7920 Skye Lochs Drive Sept. 19 $925,000 Somerset 201 Blackheath Court Sept. 13 $406,000 9018 Tintinhull Lane Sept. 10 $401,000 Stonegate 6107 Flowergate Lane Sept. 27 $387,500 The Chimney of Marvin 2408 Balthazar Way Sept. 4 $600,000 The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel 1716 Traditions Court Sept. 19 $481,920 1712 Traditions Court Sept. 6 $515,183 2106 Epworth Court Sept. 5 $465,740 The Reserve 11018 King George Lane Sept. 30 $439,000 Tullamore 1006 Meadow Vista Dr. Sept. 3 $760,000 Tuscany 5203 Sequoia Lane Sept. 20 $418,500 Weddington Preserve 204 Westlake Drive Sept. 26 $619,810 104 Campbell Court Sept. 26 $754,540 Weddington Trace 7313 Yellowhorn Trail Sept. 17 $620,000 7301 Yellowhorn Trail Sept. 13 $805,000 Wesley Oaks 724 Cavendish Lane Sept. 30 $425,000 700 Palmerston Lane Sept. 26 $379,900 Wyndmoor 103 Mcneil Court Sept. 26 $725,000

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Engineer sought durable, yet stylish, safety shoes by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

STALLINGS – When Paul Anderson worked as a manufacturing engineer in Charlotte, he encountered a problem: his safety shoes never looked right with the rest of his outfit. As a young professional, Anderson wanted to make a good impression, but could not find shoes that he could wear in both an office and the manufacturing floor. When he worked in Mexico, he found a pair that gave him exactly what he was looking for. “I liked them so much, I had to figure out how I could buy them in the U.S. because somebody had to be selling them in the U.S. because everyone’s having this issue,” Anderson said. But no one in the U.S. sold them. Anderson met with the shoe manufacturer in Mexico. Later, he moved back to North Carolina and co-founded Oxford Steels, an American shoe company based in Stallings that combines fashion and safety. At first glance, Oxford Steels look like normal dress shoes that anyone could wear to work. But on the inside, they feature all necessary protection required in safety shoes, including a steel toe. While there is always an element of discomfort in steel-toed boots, Anderson said these are more comfortable than normal safety shoes. “It will be the most comfortable pair of safety shoes you will have,” Anderson said. Anderson said this feature can be attributed to a comfortable insole, which is being upgraded to be even more comfortable. He also said the shoes are made of high-end leather from Leon, Mexico, which makes the shoes water-resistant and breathable. Along with an attractive appearance, safety features and comfort, Oxford Steels are also durable. According to Anderson, the shoes can last up to three years, although most manufacturers recommend getting new shoes after a year. “Even if you wear them every day, they’re going to last you at least a year,” Anderson said. “We don’t see a need for our shoes to last much longer than the two to three-year mark. We’ve been open for two years now and we have customers who are still on their

“It was rough,” Blake said. “It was like watching a 5-year-old walk off. I admit I (continued from page 1A) was crying, and I am not a crier.” Barnes kept in contact with his family by Barnes, who started the journey in August. posting his daily experiences on Facebook. “It was like I was graduating all over again. He talked about the cities he stopped in, I even had a piece of paper showing what the people he met and the scenery he saw I had done.” during his hike, which averaged around Barnes’ year away from a formal edu- 15 miles a day. His mom, Chress, said his cation is part of a growing trend among posts became so popular that customers graduates who prolong college or a career at the East Frank Superette and Kitchen, so they can find out what they want to do which she owns with Blake, came in daily for their future. to ask where Barnes was that day. Volunteering, internships and dedicat“It was very touching to see people care ing time for a cause are avthat much about what he enues some have explored was doing,” Chress said. in the movement known The post also calmed as a gap year. The idea first Chress’ nerves when Barnes started in the late 1960s, started the Meseta portion but became more popular of the trail. The Meseta is recently as young adults a large plain known for search for experiences they its open spaces and dry, may not necessarily find in hot temperatures in the college. summer time. Barnes said Former President he learned the day before Barack Obama’s daughhe began the more than ter Malia and England’s 130-mile hike through the Prince William each took Meseta a man died from a gap year before starting heat stroke. their education or ca“I was freaking out,” reers. There’s even a webChress said. “I am usualsite from a nonprofit that ly level-headed but not at helps students and parents that time.” navigate the process. Barnes said he met Barnes didn’t go people from China and that route. Instead, the Germany and even had a 18-year-old relied on help chance to talk with a man from his former teacher, from Charlotte. The trail is Shawnna Sanzo, to find set up where large cities or out what he wanted to small villages are available do. Sanzo taught English at the end of each day’s at Charlotte Secondary, hike. It was at the small • Simon Barnes towns where Barnes said where Barnes was a student. She also completed local people were the most the Camino De Santiago kind by supplying lodging and thought it was what he needed to do. and necessities. “She really educated me about the hike, The trip through Spain didn’t help and I can really say she is the reason why I Barnes make up his mind about college, did the hike,” Barnes said. “It was kind of but it did give him a chance to reflect on her fault … I really appreciate what she did what he wants to do in the future. He is for me.” considering a hike through the German He planned for the journey by reading and Austrian Alps. Whatever Barnes books on people who finished the trail and wants, he has learned it’s up to him to acwatched videos on the essentials he would complish. need. He made travel arrangements and “You can change your life at any mogot supplies before heading with his father, ment,” Barnes said. “You can meet someBlake, to France to begin the hike. Blake one who could change your life. If you are walked with his son the first three days be- worried that you are stuck, you can go and fore leaving Barnes in the Pyrenees to re- change it. It’s up to you.” turn to Union County.

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first pair. They still look great and they still wear them every day.” Right now, Oxford Steels only makes four models of shoes for men, but Anderson said the company hopes to launch its first women’s model in November. Oxford Steels are geared toward those in middle-management positions all the way up to CEOs. While most of the company’s customers work at the engineering level, Anderson also said the shoes are great for people in sales representative positions at manufacturing companies. Moving forward, Anderson hopes to expand the company’s online business. He does not plan to open a storefront, but he hopes to be able to sell Oxford Steels through other retailers. Online: www.OxfordSteels.com

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look. Nixon handles the staining and marketing, which has seen her Facebook followers grow from 200 two months ago to 5,300. “It’s a natural progression for us,” she said of working with her two sons. What hasn’t been natural is how fast the business has taken off. Figuring at least a year to get their name out there, Nixon said they have filled more than 30 custom orders and another 50 from sales in their first two months. One of Nixon’s favorite stories was creating a sign for a woman in Virginia who texted Nixon and said in capital letters how much she enjoyed her newly delivered gift. “As I read it, I showed it to Matt and we were just smiling because someone (in another state) was enjoying a project we worked on together,”

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digital copies of your most valuable possessions, including old photos, scrapbooks, videotapes and even 35-millimeter slides. “People pay thousands of dollars to insure their homes, hundreds of dollars to insure their cars,” Hunt said. “But if you ask them what are your most valuable possessions, what does everyone say? My pictures and my movies.” There have been other perks to broadening his business to appeal to consumers. He enjoys seeing the looks on people’s faces when their digital files are delivered. Hunt recalled how one customer had never seen his grandparents until he received digital files con-

said Nixon, who has also sent 10 signs to California. “There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” Nixon said she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with the business when she first started. At first, she thought she’d make signs for family and friends. Then she thought of keeping it local before realizing she wanted to make it bigger after the responses she got. She said they are checking into Amazon to get to a larger audience, while maintaining accounts with Facebook and Etsy. What Nixon won’t change is why she started doing signs in the first place. “God is the center of everything we do, and we just didn’t want another business to bring in income,” Nixon said. “We wanted God to be in the center of it all.” Where to find them Signs of Heaven is at Peddler’s Paradise in Monroe. Nixon can be reached at signsofheav engmail.com or at www.signsofheaven.com.

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set has to start with myself. I go to trainings with my staff and roll up my sleeves so that I learn beside them. I never ask them to grow, I ask us to grow.” Union County Education Foundation members and sponsors presented her with a $2,000 check, half of which will be donated to Unionville Elementary. The other half will go toward her personal use.

Laura Lynn Nixon has started a business making farmhouse signs with her teenage sons. Lee Noles/UCW photo

People pay thousands of dollars to insure their homes, hundreds of dollars to insure their cars. But if you ask them what are your most valuable possessions, what does everyone say? My pictures and my movies.”

verted from old slides that belonged to his parents. “That meant the world to him,” he said. “People just forget what was on those old slides, pictures and movies.” He can tell similar stories of how he helped business clients. One medical office was preparing to spend $14,400 on fireproof filing cabinets when it received an estimate to scan the files from Records Solutions for less than

• Shane Hunt $1,000. Hunt acknowledges that companies and individuals have the ability to scan their files or old photos. He contends that Records Reduction can do a higher quality job faster and cheaper. He cautions businesses against hiring temps to scan records. He recalls how one prominent national organization hired temps to scan and shred their records, only to find out they scanned the

wrong side of the paper. Plus, if you happen to hire a temp that doesn’t care about doing quality work, you’re probably not going to realize it until six months down the road. Records Reduction still gets more business from scanning and shredding documents for companies, but as the world continues to go paperless, Hunts sees digitizing memories as something to help get him through the next recession. Want to learn more? Records Reduction is located at 2032 Independence Commerce Drive, Matthews. Call 704-7243313 or visit www.recordsreduc tion.com.

UCPS honors East Union assistant principal MONROE – Angela Foster, of East Union Middle School, has been awarded the Assistant Principal of the Year award for Foster Union County Public Schools. Foster served as an elementary school teacher for 12 years, as well as an assistant principal at Monroe Middle for four years, before joining the administrative staff at East Union Middle in 2017. “This award means everything to me because I’ve known since second grade that I wanted to be a teacher,” Foster said. “When you keep children first, everything else is easy. She credits UCPS for how much the district has helped her grow in recent years. Union County Education Foundation members and sponsors gave her a $1,000 check, half of which will be donated to East Union Middle. The other half will go toward her personal use.

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COMMUNITY Union County Weekly • Oct. 11, 2019 • Page 1B

Thrive Over 55 Allen Tate, County South Business Brokers, JAARS and Nothing Bundt Cakes were among area organizations showcasing their services to older adults at the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. The event, organized by Union County Weekly, took place Oct. 4 at Calvary Church in Charlotte. Other participants included the Centralina Area Agency on Aging, AARP, Eastwood Homes and Epcon Communities. Mann Travels, Thrivent Financial and Vascular Solutions led breakout sessions, while Publix provided breakfast and lunch. “My most favorite thing about this event is getting to talk with the community and readers that read our paper every single week,” Publisher Adrian Garson said. “I hope that we get to continue to do this many more years to come.” The next one is slated for March 2020. Right: Epcon Communities was on hand explaining its communities, which include The Courtyards on Lawyers Road in Stallings and The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel. Gay Colvin explains 55 and older options.

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Above:Representatives from JAARS were on hand to talk about how they spread the Bible around the world. The nonprofit will hold its next JAARS Day on Oct. 12. Left: Adrian Garson, publisher of Charlotte Media Group, raffles off a prize during a breakout session with Roni Fishkin, of Mann Travels. Justin Vick/UCW photos

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

New powers emerge on field Andrew Stark Sports Editor

he football powers that have long dominated the four major conferences in Union County, Matthews, Mint Hill and southern Mecklenburg County are idling while threats are emerging all around them, ready to assert their domination as we head into the 2020s. I spent last Friday on the sidelines at Weddington High School in utter disbelief. I’ve been covering Charlotte Catholic for over a decade now, and the whooping they got from the Warriors was something I’ve never seen before and may never see again. Weddington, the defending 3-AA champs, is hardly an underdog, but the Warriors were 0-6 all time against Catholic entering that game. Weddington lost a good portion of their offensive firepower – save for all-American running back Will Shipley, who is spectacular by the way – and much of their defense. But they’ve retooled in a big way. Weddington beat Catholic 45-0 last week. The Cougars hadn’t lost a conference game since 2009, a streak of 66 consecutive games. I don’t think they’ve ever lost quite like that. The Warriors are emphatically now the new class of the Southern Carolinas. But look around ... it’s happening everywhere. Take the Southwestern 4A, where Butler has set the standard for so long. They beat Myers Park to win it last season but needed overtime to beat winless Rocky River two weeks ago. They rebounded to beat Porter Ridge last week, but still.

On Oct. 12, Butler will face nationally ranked Myers Park, who is trying to take over that conference after falling in the regional final last year. How about in the So. Meck 7? Ardrey Kell was awarded the conference title last year after three teams finished 5-1 in league play, but the Knights finished with a losing record. That didn’t seem very championship-worthy to me. The Knights are 5-1 overall this season and flexing their muscles as the league standard. It looks like similar things could be at play in the CISAA, a league mostly dominated by Charlotte Christian over the past decade or so. The Knights had a shocking 50-point loss earlier in the season and were defeated by Country Day to end a long conference winning streak. I’m not ready to say Charlotte Christian is losing its grip on the top spot, it’s that others have come up to challenge the Knights. Country Day is 6-1, off to its best start in at least a decade. Charlotte Latin, despite losing its starting quarterback early in the season, is 6-0 and off to its best start since Daniel Jones was its quarterback. Providence Day looked unstoppable until they sort of stopped themselves in a 14-13 loss to Christ School that dropped the Chargers down to 5-1. Providence Day and Latin meet this week in a critical battle, which will have the winner that much closer to joining Country Day as they challenge Charlotte Christian. The Knights aren’t out of it. Christian is on its third quarterback already this season, but starter Matthew Tuomala is due back from injury soon and they’re talented and well-coached. This week will be a big one with huge conference matchups across the board, and time will tell how it all will play out. But don’t say I didn’t tell you so if the powers change across the board in 2019.

Must-see games Cuthbertson (4-2) at Monroe (3-3) This is a big one. Cuthbertson has surprised to this point and has one of the county’s most productive receivers in sophomore AJ Colombo. Monroe sophomore Shaleak Knotts is pretty good, too, but the Redhawks are reeling after losing two straight. Winner: Cuthbertson Marvin Ridge (3-3) at Parkwood (5-1) Marvin Ridge has been the beneficiary of some bad luck and they’ve played a tough schedule, too. They looked good in a win against Monroe, though. Parkwood is at home for one of the biggest regular season games they’ve had in a while. They could get bigger from here if Parkwood keeps winning. Winner: Parkwood

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Super 7: Warriors, Rebels score huge conference wins 1. Weddington (6-0) Last week: No. 1 Result: Beat Charlotte Catholic 45-0 This week: Piedmont (1-4) Weddington manhandled Charlotte Catholic last week in a game that should make every other 3A team in the state shiver with fear. The Warriors did nearly everything right and clearly have asserted themselves as the top team in the county. The defensive effort last week left no running holes for the vaunted Catholic rushing attack and Weddington had three interceptions when the Cougars did try to throw. Offensively, they are explosive and feature the best running back in the country. Piedmont comes calling this week, but there may not be a team this season that can stop them short of their goals.

Weddington running back Kyle Parsons breaks free for a long touchdown run in the Warriors’ shocking 45-0 win over Charlotte Catholic. Parsons and the Warrior ground game churned out over 200 rushing yards and helped Weddington get to 6-0 on the season. Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Mock

Weddington destroys rival Catholic by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

WEDDINGTON – You could pick any of the hundreds of choices for exemplary adjectives and each and every one could be used to describe the way Weddington thoroughly demolished rival Charlotte Catholic in a 45-0 win on Oct. 4. The win not only ended the Cougars’ decade-long streak of not losing a conference game, but the ease with which it was done should make a statement that this Warrior team may be better and more complete than the one that ran the table through the playoffs to win the 3-AA championship last year. And they have the numbers to back it up. Coach Andy Capone said the Warriors, who had lost to Catholic all six previous meetings including 42-7 in 2017 and 20-0 last season, began thinking about this game months ago. Part of the reason for the Cougars’ success has been the Wing-T, a complex running offense of misdirection with multiple running backs in the game at once. It’s tough to prepare for, but nobody has done it as well as Weddington. “It was a lot of work,” Capone said. “We spent time this summer going over what they do because we needed to and we did a lot of film work. The kids were really zoned in mentally for this game and physically they’re in a good spot. It’s a lot of work to get ready for them and that’s why they’ve been so successful. I’m glad the way the kids came out and rose to the challenge. This is a special group. We’re hard on them, but all we ask is for them to give us 48 minutes of effort out here and they definitely rose to the challenge. I couldn’t be happier for them for this week’s performance.” The defense was everywhere in the

shutout. Stars Alec Mock (eight tackles and a recovered fumble) and Trey Alsbrooks (seven tackles and a sack) cleaned up as usual, but this team is full of playmakers. Malik Mustapha, an Ardrey Kell transfer, continued his strong play with one of two Warrior interceptions and seven tackles, including three for loss. Mustapha said this is a game he had circled on his calendar since his days as a Knight and one that he was happy he could make an impact in. “This was a great team win,” he said. “We don’t play as individuals, we play as one. We told each other before the game we were going to go into this one and dominate. For me, knowing when I was at AK I never beat them and they haven’t beaten them here, I knew we had a point to make and we came together as one, followed our Warrior code, played our hearts out and had a tremendous game.” Colby Barsz (six tackles), Jalen Newman (five tackles and a pick-6 interception), Joe Zovistoski (seven tackles and two quarterback hurries), Cole Weisman (five tackles and a sack) and Noah Neidmeyer (six tackles and a fumble recovery) all had standout defensive games to Mustapha’s point. The collective team effort is how the Warriors have gotten by this season, and it’s paying off in a big way. The Warriors are allowing just 6.67 points per game, which is nearly a touchdown less than the previous school record. Although it will likely inflate as the conference season wears on and into the playoffs, it’s impressive nonetheless. “We’re a team to look out for,” Mustapha said. “We were the underdogs. They were ranked higher than us, people didn’t give us a chance but all we need is each other. We believed we could and our defense

helped us do it. We don’t need anyone hopping on the bandwagon or anything. We have each other and that’s all we need.” While the defense was sensational against Catholic and has been great all season, the offense is no slouch either. Catholic doesn’t allow teams to score 45 points on it very often, but that’s actually just a tick over the Warriors’ 40.0 point-per-game average, which is also a school record and over two points better than last season. It obviously starts with Will Shipley, the all-American running back who holds scholarship offers from nearly every major power. He’s already over 700 total yards and 12 touchdowns and is averaging over nine yards every time he touches the ball. But he’s far from alone. The Warriors have shuffled between Dante Casciola, who has thrown for over 500 yards, and Dusty Mercer, who offers more of a running threat. Sometimes Shipley takes the direct snap, but whoever is under center has been effective. Kyle Parsons, Landyn Backey, Barsz and Mercer have all had their hand in the offensive side of the ball. While the Warriors are 6-0 and clearly the toast of the county, there are still five regular season games and the grind of the playoffs. As Capone walked off the field after the biggest regular season win of his life, he was happy. But not satisfied. “People will look it the (Catholic game) and see the score, but to us, I think we had confidence that we could come in and win this game,” he said. “That’s where we’re at, but we have to keep getting better. This is a tough conference and it’s a tough 3A, so we have to come back Monday and get ready for Piedmont. We have to be zoned in on them and we’re taking it each week.”

2. Parkwood (5-1) Last week: No. 4 Result: Beat Sun Valley 40-6 This week: Marvin Ridge (3-3) The Rebels are No. 2 in the Super 7 for the first time this decade, yet they deserve it after they ended a six-game losing streak to Sun Valley, and it must have felt good. After the Spartans unloaded on Parkwood with a 52-7 win last season, the Rebels returned the favor and shocked the Spartans 40-6. Brock Cain continues to run this offense to perfection and threw for another two touchdowns last week. Austin Cain and Daniel Morrison scored rushing touchdown and Sametrious Drakeford went over 100 yards on the ground again. Austin Burns led the defense with 10 tackles and the Rebels picked off two passes. With Marvin Ridge, Weddington and Charlotte Catholic coming in the next three games, we’ll see if they can hold on to the lofty ranking, but for now, the 5-1 Rebels have played to this level.

3. Porter Ridge (4-2) Last week: No. 3 Result: Lost 35-14 to Butler This week: Independence (33) The Pirates couldn’t get much of anything going last week as they ended their four-game win streak against a determined Butler team who hadn’t been playing well of late. They aren’t out of contention just yet and won’t drop a spot this week. Porter Ridge ran 29 times against Butler, but only gained 37 yards. Quarterback Mason Cox threw for just 45 yards and 14 attempts and was picked off twice. I’m chalking it up as a bad night and will expect them to get back on track this week against an up and down Independence team.

4. Charlotte Catholic (2-3) Last week: No. 2 Result: Lost 52-0 to Weddington This week: Sun Valley (1-5) Either Weddington is on another level than anyone else, or there are some chinks in the

Cougars armor. The answer lies somewhere in the middle, but Catholic was exposed and beaten down by the Warriors in every facet of the game last week. They hadn’t lost a conference game in a decade, but couldn’t do much of anything right last week. The good news is they get to move on and do so in a hurry with Sun Valley coming to town. The Spartans have been blown out the past two weeks, and a repeat would do some good for the Cougar morale. Expect a big win, but there are some major problems to be addressed here.

5. Metrolina Christian (4-3) Last week: No. 6 Result: Beat Covenant Day 4223 This week: Bye The Warriors continued to show the ability to score as they got back in the winning column and blitzed Covenant Day last week. Angel Gonzalez threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns, Jadus Davis ran for 77 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries and caught two passes for 110 yards and another score. There is some pause with the defense allowing as many points as it has of late, but this offense can be elite.

6. Cuthbertson (4-2) Last week: No. 7 Result: Beat Piedmont 35-7 This week: Monroe (3-3) Junior quarterback Evan Bernard completed 17-of-23 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns to lead an impressive offensive showing. Bernard also ran for 63 yards and a score and joined Jack Rinehart (nine carries, 66 yards and a touchdown) to lead the run game. Sophomore AJ Colombo caught eight passes for 118 yards and scored a rushing touchdown. Kurt Petroff and the Cavs allowed just five passing yards to Piedmont and picked off a pass. The Cavs have a big game with Monroe this week as two teams looking to validate their strong starts will square off.

7. Monroe (3-3) Last week: No. 5 Result: Lost 34-14 to Marvin Ridge This week: at Cuthbertson (4-2) My darling pick of this season was going to be Monroe with their playmakers all over the field including Salen Streater and Shaleak Knotts. I loved new quarterback Matt Bennett and thought the run game had a chance to be special. I knew it would all come down to defense, and during each of the past two games the Redhawks’ lack of offense and inability to stop opposing offenses has caught up. After dropping two straight blowouts, a third consecutive loss could drop the former No. 2 team out of the rankings. Also receiving votes: Marvin Ridge (3-3)

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THINGS TO DO Oct. 11

Art Walk The Monroe Art Walk kicks off two-days of art appreciation with live art demonstrations inside downtown shops like Be You Boutique and The Faded Rose. 5:30-9 p.m.; downtown Monroe Classic Cars The 12th annual Classic Car Cruise In puts the spotlight on corvettes in downtown Monroe. 6-8 p.m.; downtown Monroe Mural Paint Eight Legs Gallery invites the community to paint a new mural. Register in advance for the free event at https://waxhaw.recdesk. com. 6-8 p.m. ; 310 E. S. Main St., Waxhaw Aw Shucks Aw Shucks Farms opens to the public for hayrides, gem mining, a corn maze and other fall attractions. Weekend hours are 6-11 p.m. Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 12 and 1-6 p.m. Oct. 13. 704-709-7000 6-11 p.m.; 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe

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Yard Sale VFW Post 2427 holds its annual yard sale. 7 a.m.-noon; 100 VFW Lane, Indian Trail Cancer 5K Firefighters for the Cure hold a 5K walk/run to fight cancer at Chestnut Square Park. Registration for the 5K costs $30. Register at www.runsig nup.com 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail Plant Sale The Master Gardener Union County Volunteer Association holds a fall bulb and plant sale at the Union County Agriculture Center greenhouse. 704-283-3822 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe JAARS Day JAARS Day serves as a showcase of how JAARS transcribes the Bible to remote parts of the world. The event includes aircraft rides, Jesus film and tours. Visit www.jaars.org/ jaars-day for details. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 7405 Jaars Road, Waxhaw Autumn Treasures The Town of Waxhaw kicks off the first day of the two-day Autumn Treasures festival. Meet local artists and crafters, as well as let the kids enjoy rides and other entertainment. www.waxhaw.com 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; downtown Waxhaw Art Walk The Monroe Art Walk concludes two-days of art appreciation with live demonstrations by Wade Geddings, Renae McGuire, Bonnie Rusinko and Ron Raybon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; downtown Monroe

Food Festival The second annual Taste of the World International Food Festival includes live music and a kids' zone at Monroe Plaza Shopping Center. The event is free to the public. 11 am.-5 pm.; 1600 Skyway Drive, Monroe

Team Trivia Team-Trivia Charlotte presents team trivia at Hickory Tavern. 704238-9111 8-10 p.m.; 6455 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Hemp Festival Middle Ground Farm hosts its inaugural Fall in Love with Hemp event with hemp-infused edibles and education. Tickets cost $20. Get them on www.eventbrite.com. Proceeds support Hempstead Farm. The event is for people ages 18 and older. Noon-2 p.m.; 4910 Pageland Hwy. Monroe

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Hispanic Heritage Salvadorian dancer Belma Blanco and others lead a dance program in honor of Hispanic Heritage month at the Monroe Library. 704-283-8184 2 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Cornhole Tourney The third annual A Life Like Yours Cornhole Tournament raises money for The Arc of Union/Cabarrus at Southern Range Brewing. The winning team wins a YETI cooler. Jon G's BBQ will be there, too. Tickets cost $40. Register at www.eventbrite. com. 3-6:30 p.m.; 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe Grand Opening Brush'd Salon celebrates its grand opening with tours, discounts, drinks and hors' d'oeuvres. 980-3397230 6-8 p.m.; 9925 Rea Road, Waxhaw

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Autumn Treasures The Town of Waxhaw concludes the two-day Autumn Treasures festival. Meet local artists and crafters, as well as taste barbecue from the Grill'n & Chill'n competition from 1:30 to 4 p.m. www.waxhaw.com Noon-6 p.m.; downtown Waxhaw Author Visit Cheralyn Lambeth discusses her fifth book, “Twas Halloween Evening” at Union West Library. 704821-7475 2 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Family Storytime Children, ages 2-12, engage in stories, songs and activities related to fall at the Monroe Library. 704283-8184 6 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe

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Social Media Union County Public Library explains popular social media sites during Social Media 101 at the Union West Library. 704-821-7475 5-7 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Pub Poker Deuces Pub Poker presents Poker Mondays at Lounge 74. 704-4646338 7 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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Book Club The book club at Union West Library discusses Maria Semple's “Where'd You Go, Bernadette?” 704821-7475 5:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds its Wednesday Nite Cruz In at Poplin Place. 6-8 p.m.; 2889 W. U.S. 74, Monroe

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Science Club The let's Experiment! Club tries to get Star Wars aircraft to fly in honor of Star Wars Reads Day at the Union West Library. The science club targets ages 6-10. 704-821-7475 4 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Trivia Night Team-Trivia Charlotte hosts trivia at Lounge 74. Drink specials are available. 704-464-6338 7 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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Outdoor Comedy Indian Trail Parks and Recreation presents Comedy Under the Stars at Crossing Paths Park. The free comedy show includes a bounce house and games, as well as food and alcohol for purchase. www.indiantrail. org 7-10 p.m.; 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail

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