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harlotte Media Group will launch two new weekly newspapers Jan. 10 dedicated to covering Indian Trail and Waxhaw.

Big dogs County leaders appoint chairs, 2A

Each town will have its own distinct print newspaper. While growing newspaper companies have a tendency to expand their distribution footprints into new territories, we're opting to go deeper into existing ones, allowing for more hyperlocal coverage. Growing up, my family regularly read three publications: a daily metropolitan newspaper, a bi-weekly county newspaper and a weekly town newspaper. The week-

ly always took the most time to consume, because it was the most relevant to us. With these new publications, I want to recreate the feeling of recognizing a name or face but do so in a more modern way that blends the best features of newspapers, magazines, websites and social media. Union County Weekly was launched in 2006 to cover the western communities of Union County. Since then, the populations of

Indian Trail and Waxhaw have exploded, leading to more developed commercial activity. We feel like these two communities can sustain their own newspapers, both in terms of advertising and editorial coverage. Focusing coverage on the county's two fast-growing communities allows us to create two outstanding newspapers. see VICK, Page 2A

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Filling stockings Allison Purser’s experiences as a mother influence her painting style. Lee Noles/UCW photo

Mrs. Claus gets an assist, 4A

Finding balance

Artist carves time out of her busy schedule to paint

Year in art A look back at our fave stories, 4B

Weddington is looking for its third state title and second in a row when the Warriors take on Lee County this weekend for the 3-AA title. Both teams enter the game with perfect 15-0 records. Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Mock

Andrew Stark Sports Editor

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EDDINGTON – With a convincing 49-14 win over Watauga, the Weddington football team has capped off its season goal of returning to the state championship game after winning the 3-AA title last year. The Warriors have put up remarkable numbers along the way, setting program records for points scored per game (44.7) and points allowed per game (6.0). In the win over Watauga, quarterback Dante Casciola shined as he completed 10-of-13 passes for 187 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. Alec Mock, Kambridge Tuttle, Colby Barsz and Landyn Backey all caught touchdowns. Junior star Will Shipley did his thing, running 14 times for 171 yards and

Warriors vs. Lee County: The Tale of the Tape two scores, including his nightly 80-something yard run, this time scoring from 83 yards out. Shipley, who is now the single-season Union County touchdown record holder, also led the team with three catches and 66 yards receiving. As for the defense, Mock recorded a team-high 10 tackles while Trey Alsbrooks and Malik Mustapha added eight tackles each in the win over Watauga. Mustapha also added an interception in the game. Under second-year coach Andy Capone, the Warriors have gone 30-1 and dominated in all aspects of the game this season. In the championship, which is being played at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Raleigh’s Carter-Finley Stadium, the Warriors will bring their perfect 15-0 mark up against Lee County, who also has a 15-0 record. Here is a deep dive into the matchup.

Coaching Weddington’s Capone has put up a 30-1 record in his two seasons with the Warriors. Lee County is led by Steve Burdeau, who nearly matches Capone’s shiny record. Burdeau coached one game with Richmond in 2015 and is in his second season at Lee County. His overall coaching record is 27-1, but Capone has the title and has been on the big stage before. Advantage: Weddington By The Numbers Weddington averaged 44.7 points while the Yellow Jackets come in scoring 42.6 points per game. Weddington has the edge on defense, too, allowing 6.0 points per game to Lee County’s 11.5. Advantage: Weddington see WARRIORS, Page 3A

by Lee Noles Contributor

MONROE – Allison Purser thought she’d run out of time as an artist when a career in graphic design was replaced by diapers, baby bottles and how-to books on parenting. “That is what happens when you have children,” said Purser, a mother to four who are all under the age of 8. “I have one who is homeschooled, two who are at different daycares, and the 1-year old; well he’s with me all the time.” Time became so valuable, the daily nature walks she took with her oldest were a chance to escape, unwind and recharge. The duo felt the gentle breeze, saw wavering green trees and colorful flowers strewn across dirt paths. They memorized the rural scenery and sketched what they saw into notebooks. It was in these drawings the itch of an artist returned, and Purser decided to give it a go. For the past six months, Purser has gotten back into the art world by using her expertise in watercolor see PAINTER, Page 3A

Indian Trail builds appreciation for town planning Tasty tradition People bid on gingerbread houses 1B

INDEX Arts & Entertainment....................... 1B Classifieds..............................................................5B Home Sales........................................................ 5A Calendar....................................................................3B News Briefs......................................................... 2A Loud&Live.............................................................3B Puzzles.........................................................................3B

INDIAN TRAIL – Students from local elementary schools had the opportunity to become town planners for a day through Indian Trail’s Box City program. Hosted by the town’s planning department, Box City teaches students the importance of planning when it comes to development, zoning and land use in cities and towns. Students constructed buildings to place in their city using materials provided by the town. Students could create whatever came to mind – houses, stores, restaurants and hospitals. Each student created his or her own box.

Representatives from the planning department, town staff, planning board and Tru Homes then walked groups of students through developing their very own city, explaining why structures are placed in specific locations. Once the cities were built, the planning department staff selected four box designs from each school. The students brought their chosen boxes before the planning board on Nov. 19, with one winner being chosen from each school. All contestants received a certificate of achievement, while see BOX CITY, Page 4A

Students flexed their creativity by designing buildings from boxes. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

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ning lottery ticket in his car’s glove box, according to North Carolina Education Lottery officials. The retired steelworker bought the winning $25,000 A Year For Life Prize ticket Nov. 18 at the Wingate Food Mart on U.S. 74 East in Wingate. He didn’t check the ticket until his niece told him someone from Wingate won. Faulkner’s ticket matched the five white balls to win $25,000 a year for life, beating one in 1.8 million odds. He opted for the lump sum which netted him $275,926 after taxes. He’ll use it to fix up his house. “I always put my tickets in the glove compartment of my car,” Faulkner told lottery officials. “I didn’t think I’d actually win, so I just forgot about it.”

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First Presbyterian Church in Monroe gave a new pair of shoes and two pairs of socks to 50 students each from East and Walter Bickett elementary schools. The events took place Dec. 4 and 5 at Monroe Crossing Mall. Children were able to sit on Santa’s lap courtesy of the mall. Belk associates fitted the shoes. The children also enjoyed a snack donated by Chick-fil-A. This is the 13th year the church provided children with shoes at Christmas. Photo courtesy of Jim Moyer

MOST POPULAR STORIES • Shipley named N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year • Mother carves time out of busy schedule for painting • Marvin mayoral hopeful felt 'threatened' during campaign • Ugly sweaters welcome at Southern Range • Memorable quotes of 2019

TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “Quick stop by @WesternUnionES this am...4th grade students explained how they are integrating literacy with technology via @Ozobot ! Way cool! #TeamUCPS #UCPSCodes #EmpowerED” – Andrew G. Houlihan (@AGHoulihan) • “Thank you to McGee Corporation for your donation of 103 bikes to the Christmas Bureau. We are so excited for children to receives these bikes on Christmas. #ChristmasBureau” – Union County NC (@UnionCountyNC) • “The Town of Waxhaw is hiring a Finance Director and 2 Patrol Officers! Learn more about these full-time positions and apply online at http://waxhaw.com/Jobs.aspx.” – Town of Waxhaw (@TownofWaxhawNC)

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Jerry Simpson and Dennis Rape get sworn into office. Photos courtesy of Union County

County commissioners elect chair, vice-chair MONROE – County commissioners elected Jerry Simpson as chairman of the board and Dennis Rape as vice-chair Dec. 2. Simpson has served on the board since 2010. This is his fifth time being elected as chairman. Rape was elected to office in 2018. He has served as vice-chair since December 2018. “The selection of a chairman is not an easy decision and I will tell you that you do a lot of soul-searching and a lot of thinking about who you want to serve in a leadership position on the board of county commissioners,” Simpson said. The chair and vice-chair are elected annually for one-year terms. The chairman presides at board meetings. The vice-chairman acts in the chairman's absence.

Report: HOA not happy with holiday decoration WAXHAW – MillBridge's homeowners association has asked Shelly Koman to remove a Christmas display from her yard inspired by the film “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,” reports FOX 46 Charlotte. Koman's decorations featured two key scenes from the hit holiday film: Clark Griswold hanging from the gutter of the home and Cousin Eddie discarding sewage from his RV into the Griswold's sewer. The Cousin Eddie display features a mannequin in a robe, holding a hose in one hand and a beer can in another. Koman told FOX 46 that she plans to keep the display in place.

Retiree nets $275K with winning lottery ticket MARSHVILLE – Bennie Faulkner unknowingly drove around for three days with a win-

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MONROE – Union County Public Schools has launched a districtwide employee recognition program. UCPS students, families and community members can help the school district recognize two UCPS Influencers every month who go above and beyond to impact the lives of students, families and the community. Visit www.ucpsinfluencers.com to fill out a nomination form. A panel of judges will meet monthly to select two UCPS Influencers who will be recognized at an upcoming school board meeting. The nominator will be invited to attend the meeting and read their nomination. The first UCPS Influencers will be announced Jan. 7.

UCPS named Start With Hello district winner MONROE – Sandy Hook Promise has selected Union County Public Schools as the national 2019 Start With Hello District award winner. SHP launched the awards in tandem with Start With Hello Week, a campaign to recognize school efforts to prevent bullying and violence. “This award is very special because students, staff, parents and community members participated to show that we care about youth violence prevention,” Superintendent Andrew Houlihan said. “UCPS has a districtwide focus on social and emotional health and the Start With Hello Campaign was one strategy we implemented to create awareness, talk about inclusion and promote kindness.”

School district showcases programs at expo MONROE – Union County Public Schools held a High School Programs Expo on Dec. 7 at Porter Ridge Middle School to help families explore academic options available for middle and high school students. Families could learn about programs offered in high schools across the district, including 20-plus career academies, Career Readiness summer camps, Advanced Placement offerings, the International Baccalaureate Program at Marvin Ridge High, Union County Early College and Central Academy of Technology and Arts.

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WARRIORS

PAINTER

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Quarterback Lee County’s Colin Johnson has put together a very nice season for the Yellow Jackets. He’s a bit small (6-0, 165 pounds), but he has a big arm. This season, Johnson has thrown for 2,267 yards, 29 touchdowns to just two interceptions while completing 66% of his passes. Casciola has thrown more interceptions (9) and has completed just under 60% of his passes, but he’s thrown for 1,556 yards and 26 touchdowns to eight different receivers. Dustin Mercer offers a change of pace and more of a running threat. Mercer is 10-of-11 passing for 317 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. He’s also averaging over seven yards per rush and has three scores on 22 carries. When the game is decided, Grady Brosterhous has done a nice job (20-of37, 305 yards, three touchdowns to four interceptions) for the Warriors as well. Advantage: Lee County

and abstract design to reflect the walks with her daughter, as well as the peaks and valleys of parenthood. “Art allows you to express what you want through a process,” Purser said. “It’s my way of expressing motherhood and the joy and difficulties.” Some days, her art reverberates positivity with the watercolor strokes revealing a smoothness accentuated with brighter colors. When things aren’t going well, Purser takes a Sharpie and darkens the marks left by the watercolor to portray contrasting feelings. “It’s a mass of marked lines that are layered on top of each other to make one piece,” she said. The style requires Purser to get the most out of her emotions while they don’t overwhelm the technical skill she has developed. She compares it to organized chaos with the lines and colors working in unison. It was something Purser said didn’t exist in college as she relied more on a rigid, detailed process she now sees hindered her creativity. “I don’t overthink as I did before,” Purser said. “There’s more freedom with how I do it now.” Purser does most of her work in just a couple of hours each day. When the rest of her family is still asleep, Purser is awake at 4:30 each day developing her pieces at the kitchen table. She stops to get the children and her husband, Roddy, into their day before homeschooling her 7-year-old daughter. Initially, Purser’s plans were to place her work on social media sites for friends and family. Things changed when strangers started commenting on the watercolor and abstract designs she created. “It always helps to get good feedback,” Purser said. “It definitely boosted my confidence.” Instagram became a favorite spot for her work as well as 47K Marketplace in Monroe. Purser says she is in the process of submitting her pieces to the Charlotte Art League in hopes of getting space for display. Even though Purser balances family life and being an artist, she’s still trying to find an equilibrium between the creative and business sides of her work. Purser said she doesn’t mind doing commissions as long as they are not in a mass-production style. She tries and corrals those feelings by asking herself when she starts who the piece is for and why she is doing it. “The paintings that end up being the best are the ones that are most authentic,” Purser said. “When I do that, it ends up being what I want it to be.”

Running Backs Lee County leans on AJ Boulware, a senior with a few offers including from Coastal Carolina. Boulware has 245 carries for 2,124 yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 31 touchdowns. Larry Baldwin (596 rush yards and 10 touchdowns), Johnson (441 rush yards, five TDs) and Marcus Gray (320 yards, two TDs) get in on the action, too. Weddington is led by Shipley (162 carries, 1,810 yards and 27 TDs) and his 11.2 yards per carry. Kyle Parsons (48 carries, 492 yards and six TDs) and Trey Gordon (78 carries, 424 yards and five TDs) will be in the mix, too. However, when you have the N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year on your team, you ride him in big games. Advantage: Weddington Pass Catchers Lee County is led by sophomore Tyriq McKendall (58 catches, 708 yards and six TDs), but North Carolina cornerback commit Jayden Chalmers (23 catches, 445 yards and nine TDs) and Tim Lett (21 catches, 203 yards and four TDs) will be in the mix, too. Weddington spreads the wealth as far as pass distribution as seven guys have 200 or more receiving yards. Shipley (33 receptions, 575 yards and nine TDs) and Mercer (35 catches, 517 yards and eight

Weddington faces Lee County at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Mock

TDs) are the leaders, but the Yellow Jackets won’t be able to gameplan for just one player. Advantage: Weddington Lines Lee County boasts Appalachian State commit DeAndre Dingle-Prince and North Carolina commit Desmond Evans (a 5-star defensive end who is ranked the 29th overall prospect in the country in the Class of 2020 by 247Sports.com) who have 23 sacks between them. They are total game disruptors and will make an impact in this one. Weddington’s Ronnie Watterson and Noah Neidmeyer have been standouts on the Warriors’ defensive line, while the offensive side of the line has been a more than adequate job blocking for the run game. Advantage: Lee County Defense Lee County’s Dingle-Prince and Evans are big-time stars, but linebackers Derran McCoy, Delmaz Jenkins and Baldwin have made a big impact. Jackson Lamb and Chalmers lead the team with four interceptions each while Jordan Batts, Sincere Goldstrom and McKendall are good coverage men. Weddington has been led all season by Air Force commit Mock, Alsbrooks and Mustapha and this unit has allowed less than a touchdown per game. Lee County may change that, but in the end, the Warriors’ defense should stand strong. Winner: Weddington

Special Teams Lee County’s Trey Underwood isn’t automatic on his kickoffs but has fared well in the kicking game. He’s made 65-of-74 PATs and has connected on all 11 of his field goal attempts, although 41 yards out is his longest. He’s also averaging just 31 yards per punt. Weddington boasts newly minted N.C. State commit Ian Williams. Williams is almost a shoo-in for knocking each kickoff into the end zone as he’s put 97 of 106 kicks out of play. He’s been a little inaccurate on his field goals (6-of-14), but he’s shown better accuracy (84-of-87 PATs) and a bigger leg (39.2 yards per punt). Advantage: Weddington Intangibles Lee County has won at least 11 games for each of the past four seasons, but the school’s greatest triumph before this season was reaching the regional finals in 2005, when they got hammered 56-0 to JH Rose. Teams have certainly won titles in their first trip, but it’s harder to do. This is the Warriors’ fourth state title appearance. They lost in the title game in 2014 but claimed championships in 2016 and 2018. In addition, of the contributing players, only Mustapha, an Ardrey Kell transfer, is new. Nearly everyone on the roster was in Chapel Hill last season when the Warriors beat Southeast Guilford 2714, so they know what to expect on the bus ride up and with the intensified media coverage. They have a feel for what it’s like going to be like on the big stage. Advantage: Weddington

Where to find it Purser’s work is on display at 47K Marketplace in Monroe. Her email address is abpurser521@ gmail.com and she is on Instagram.

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the winners will receive an additional certificate and a pizza party for their classrooms. “The students are always so creative with their designs and ask great questions as they build their cities,” Planning Director Brandi Deese said. “We appreciate the teachers letting us come into their classrooms and love getting the chance to teach students about how their town works.” In addition to Box City, representatives from the town’s engineering department provided students with a lesson on stormwater. This year’s Box City program visited Indian Trail Elementary, Porter Ridge Elementary, Sardis Elementary and Shiloh Valley Primary. The Moser Group sponsored the program, while Tru Homes employees volunteered. “Their support allowed us to make the program better than ever,” Deese said. “Having volunteers from all areas of the town gave students the chance to see how many people and kinds of professions it takes to make a town operate.”

It can be difficult for a young man/woman to be away from home, missing a monumental holiday away from their family. Projects like the ‘Stockings for Marines’ demonstrate the good will and support of friends in the community. Photo courtesy of Robin Barron

Mrs. Claus gets assist from local groups In addition to creating buildings, students learned some of the rationale that goes into locating the structures in a city. Photos courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

INDIAN TRAIL – Heritage Funeral Homes purchased 400 Christmas stockings to be filled with items such as beef jerky, stress balls, key chains, candy canes, toys, note pads, toiletries and other goodies. Union West Rotary Club filled over 150 stockings. Indian Trail United Methodist Church filled another 60. Residents and businesses filled the rest. All of the stockings were overflowing. Some included a card to the Marine wishing them a Merry Christmas. Mrs. Claus, who is close friends with Robin Barron of Heritage Funeral Homes, delivered over 400 stockings Dec. 7 to Camp Lejeune, where she and her assistant were greeted by the chaplains associated with the units. One of the commanding officers said this stocking will most likely be the only gift a Marine would get. He was very appreciative of the community thinking of the Marines on base. Most charitable efforts focus on military serving overseas, overlooking those on base in the states. Sam Golobish, a veteran Marine and assistant to the project, placed a metal sign covering his business name on his utility trailer to transport the stockings to Jacksonville. Golobish and Barron wanted everyone to know what was being transported and how the general public could get involved. One of the chaplains shared a story of several Marines arriving late at the site where Mrs. Claus was handing out the stockings. As she

was being whisked away to another location, those marines followed the trailer, a half of a mile to the next destination, to get a picture with Mrs. Claus and receive their stocking. Some of the Marines showed off their goodies and traded items with their comrades. Female marines were excited to see that stockings were designed specifically with them in mind. Before the volunteers departed, there was discussion for next year’s project including the chow hall. Last year, 100 stockings were filled and one week prior to the event, the team was asked if they could do 100 more. It only took two days to get commitments that filled the requested stockings. On the web: www.unionwestrotary.org

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November 2019

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

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28079 Bent Creek 2003 Enderbury Drive Nov. 22 $233,000 Bonterra 2005 Triple Crown Drive Nov. 26 $294,900 1512 Saratoga Blvd. Nov. 26 $377,000 1013 Back Stretch Blvd. Nov. 25 $275,000 8012 Ladys Secret Drive Nov. 15 $262,500 1005 Filly Drive Nov. 15 $320,000 4221 Twenty Grand Dr. Nov. 14 $329,490 3120 Xilingol Drive Nov. 11 $340,000 1007 Hercules Drive Nov. 5 $295,000 Brandon 2000 Envoy Lane Nov. 6 $265,000 Brandon Oaks 7003 Sipes Place Nov. 27 $308,000 3107 Broad Plum Lane Nov. 26 $309,000 5531 Rogers Road Nov. 22 $285,000 2021 Farmingham Lane Nov. 19 $245,000 6582 Long Nook Lane Nov. 18 $219,000 1009 Canopy Drive Nov. 15 $258,000 2027 Currier Place Nov. 15 $360,000 2002 Ledare Lane Nov. 6 $308,450 4010 Rosewater Lane Nov. 1 $330,000 Bridgemoor 6466 Grovewood Trail Nov. 14 $415,000 Brittany Downs 4601 Jacquelyne Drive Nov. 14 $204,000 Chandler Forest 1008 Chandler Forest Court Nov. 14 $330,000 Cottages at Indian Trail 2317 Whispering Way Nov. 15 $350,778 2342 Whispering Way Nov. 15 $335,056 Country Woods East 1557 Hawthorne Drive Nov. 5 $287,000 Crismark 2014 City Lights Drive Nov. 21 $265,000 2018 Crismark Drive Nov. 15 $360,000 Fieldstone Farm 1008 Rural Farm Road Nov. 22 $270,000 1006 Dawn Light Road Nov. 19 $265,000 11009 Blue Stream Ln. Nov. 12 $345,000 Gold Hill 5404 Reid Road Nov. 15 $193,000 Heritage 213 Curling Creek Drive Nov. 27 $422,840 1104 Curling Creek Dr. Nov. 7 $346,000 Holly Park 2009 Cadberry Court Nov. 21 $252,500 Indian Trail Park 308 Grover Moore Place Nov. 18 $158,500 Lake Park 4005 Lake Park Road Nov. 26 $279,000 3618 Esther St. Nov. 21 $227,000 3612 Iris St. Nov. 1 $220,000 Midway Park 527 Midway Drive Nov. 19 $200,000 Moore Farm 1021 Augustus Beamon Drive Nov. 27 $370,000 Rosemary Park 6712 Maness Drive Nov. 25 $185,000 Shiloh Trace 5504 Fulton Ridge Drive Nov. 15 $290,000 Taylor Glenn 1002 Benning Circle Nov. 5 $240,000 8005 Magna Lane Nov. 4 $305,000 The Enclaves at Crismark 2013 Dunwoody Drive Nov. 21 $400,000 5011 Tremont Drive Nov. 8 $418,000 2005 Dunwoody Drive Nov. 1 $400,000 Traewyck 1703 Cottage Creek Rd. Nov. 25 $232,000 Union Grove 4013 Mendenhall St. Nov. 21 $335,000 3021 Mendenhall St. Nov. 13 $328,000 28104 Brookhaven 7007 Stanbury Drive Nov. 15 $580,000

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Miranda Brown, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Pastry Chef of the Year, made a gingerbread house inspired by Disney’s “Frozen.” Karie Simmons/UCW photo

Community Matters Cafe hosts gingerbread house silent auction by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Top pastry chefs from across the region have flipped the script on the traditional gingerbread house by creating extravagant works of art that almost look too good to eat. The far-from-ordinary gingerbread creations will be displayed at Community Matters Cafe and auctioned off until Dec. 14 at the Christmas at the Cafe holiday celebration, which is free and open to the public. There will be a photo booth, cookie decorating, ornament making and s’mores roasting at the event. All proceeds from the gingerbread silent auction will go toward the Community Matters Cafe Life Skills Program, an extension program of Charlotte Rescue Mission. After completing the 120day core recovery program at Charlotte Rescue Mission, graduates have the opportunity to apply for the Life Skills Program offered by Community Matters Cafe. The 120-day extension prepares Charlotte Rescue Mission graduates for getting back into the workplace and teaches them a variety of essential life skills in both a classroom and cafe/restaurant environment. More than 10 pastry chefs made gingerbread houses for the cause, including Brigitte Oger of Craft Cakes CLT; Laney Jahkel-Parrish of 300 East in Dilworth; Miranda Brown, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Pastry Chef of the Year; Jossie Lukacik of Sweet Spot Studio; Justin Fry of The Club at Longview in Weddington; McKinzie

Spence of La Belle Helene; Mary Jayne Wilson of Amelie’s French Bakery; Maris Ochoa of Copain; Hannah Woociker of Barristers at The Esquire Hotel in Gastonia; and Seless Lautzenhiser and Bo Southivorarat of Southminster. Ashley Anna Tuttle, the executive pastry chef at Community Matters Cafe, came up with the idea. She also participated by making a gingerbread house with her assistant Emily Williams. “I was just looking for a way to get all the local pastry chefs together and give back,” Tuttle said. “A lot of us are stuck, in a sense, making what we do every day in the kitchens where we work, so this allows a fun time for us to step out of our comfort zones.” It took Tuttle and Williams about 10 hours to make their two-story Victorian-style gingerbread house, which features a greenhouse and walkway lined with candy canes. Tuttle said they used gelatin sheets for the greenhouse windows and pretzel rods for support throughout the entire house. “It was interesting with structure and weight and figuring out how it was going to support itself,” she said. “The two stories kind of threw us for a loop.” The shingles are made of slivered almonds. Tuttle said they toasted and then placed them on the roof one-byone. Jahkel-Parrish, pastry chef at 300 East in Dilworth, looked to her childhood for inspiration when making her gingerbread house, which features Snoopy and Woodstock ice skating on a pond in front of Charlie

Brown’s house. “The Charlie Brown Christmas special has been one of my favorite Christmas things that comes on ever since I was a kid,” she said. The entire design is edible except for the little Charlie Brown tree and the windows of the house, which are made out of sheets of gelatin that Jahkel-Parrish said are crunchy and don’t taste very good. The trees around the house are made of crispy rice treats and the lake is a sugar substitute called isomalt. Jahkel-Parrish said using isomalt is one of the best ways to create the look of water because as it boils, it stays clear and can take on any color. “Nothing stays shiny and pretty as isomalt,” she said. “I actually haven’t used it since culinary school.” Jahkel-Parrish spent about 20 hours on the design, noting that the hardest part was

More than 10 of the top pastry chefs across the Charlotte region submitted gingerbread creations to be auctioned off at Community Matters Cafe, like this two-story Victorian-style house with a greenhouse and candy cane-lined pathway. Karie Simmons/UCW photos

the damp weather outside that prevented the royal icing and many of her structures from setting properly. “I learned a lot about construction from this whole thing,” she joked. “I feel like I could build a real house now.” Her favorite part of the entire creation is Snoopy and Woodstock. Jahkel-Parrish said she originally made them out of cookies and was planning to do little silhouettes, but the icing wasn’t setting right. She decided at the last minute to mold the characters out of fondant and gum paste instead. “I really like how they came out,” she said. “I like Snoopy’s little crooked halfway smile and that Woodstock is kind of being drug behind him.” see TRADITIONS, Page 4B

Above: Emily Williams and Ashley Anna Tuttle, pastry chefs at Community Matters Cafe, pose with their gingerbread house. Left: Laney Jahkel-Parrish of 300 East made a Charlie Brownthemed gingerbread house featuring Snoopy and Woodstock.

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Christmas classic – and snow – return to stage by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Snowfall, relatable characters and meaningful messages will all come together in the Matthews Playhouse stage adaption of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The play, based on the 1947 film, follows George Bailey on Christmas Eve. After his Uncle Billy loses $8,000, George feels distraught and suicidal. A guardian angel comes to his rescue to show George what life would be like if he had died, showing George the number of lives he changed just by being part of them. June Bayless directed the production for Matthews Playhouse. She said the stage production is very similar to the movie, though some scenes could not be brought to life on the stage. However, the uplifting message of the show still stands. “It hits all the high points of the story,” Bayless said. “I don’t think you will miss anything from the movie and if you haven’t seen the movie, it doesn’t matter because it’s a beautiful story that stands on its own.” A key element of the movie that was able to convert to the stage production is the snow. Bayless said audiences will see falling snow on stage, along with a beautiful and dynamic set. One change audiences will see is more lines for the character of Aunt Tilly, who is the wife of Uncle Billy and played by south Charlotte resi-

Familiar faces One of the fun things to do during a community theater production is to pick out all of the familiar faces. These may be people who have been in previous shows or folks you recognize around town. For example, Sebastian Pawlik, a sixth-grader at Weddington Christian Academy, will play the role of Tommy, while Debbie Grinnell, a pilates instructor at Anytime Fitness in Stallings, will play the role of bank examiner Miss Carter.

Want to watch? See the show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21, as well as 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 21 and 22, at Matthews Community Center. Tickets cost $16 for general admission and $14 for students/ seniors. Buy tickets at www.matthewsplay house.com.

dent Julie Cunnane. The character of Aunt Tilly only appears as a primary character in two scenes, Cunnane said, but she also appears in the ensemble scenes. Cunnane was involved in theater growing up and after college, but she took a break after getting married and having children. She returned to the stage for this production because she missed the theater experience and felt the show was a good fit for her. She said her experience with Bayless and the team at Matthews Playhouse has reminded her why she enjoyed theater so much. “They are amazing at their craft and they make it easy for a person to become involved because everything is so smooth,” Cunnane said. “I’ve been very impressed.” Bayless directed “It’s A Wonderful Life” two years ago for Matthews Playhouse. She said some of the actors from the past production have returned. Because they were familiar with the show and the roles, Bayless said as a director, she was able to focus more on the acting in the show with the returning cast, rather than the staging. “I haven’t ever done this before where I’ve used cast members again, and it’s been fabulous,” Bayless said. “They have grown so much since the last time we did it and they are familiar with the parts. This time, they dig deeper into the characters and become more of the characters than they were the last time and enjoy the

Cunnane hopes audiences take time to pause and reflect while they enjoy the experience of live theater. “We’re so distracted and split apart that it’s nice to come back and share that shared experience of everyone watching the same show at the same time live, as opposed to being able to download things and watch things at different times,” Cunnane said. “Theater creates that shared experience of watching the show at the same time that your friends and family are sitting there with you or are on stage and so there’s a connection there that you can’t get from watching things separately on your devices.”

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show and feel the parts … It’s been a deeper experience with the show than before.” Bayless said she did not have the movie in mind when she cast the show both times. She wanted actors who could play the parts honestly, who looked the part and who could bring the story to life with their acting. She has been impressed by this cast and feels audiences will connect to their performance. “I hope they have an uplifting, beautiful experience and realize what a difference they make in people’s lives,” Bayless said. “You think you aren’t making a difference, but you really are.”

'Beertender' doubles as beer influencer online

Catch up with “The Beer Baby” Kayla Berenson explores the Charlotte region's craft beer scene in our new web series, “The Beer Baby.” Find episodes on YouTube or Instagram TV. Episodes are as follows: Ep 1: The DreamChaser's Brewery in Waxhaw Ep 2: Sweet Union Brewing in Indian Trail Ep 3: Southern Range Brewing in Monroe Ep 4: Interview with influencer Lindsay Hayes

Geof Knight, a radio producer with 96.9 The Kat, will play the role of George Bailey in the Matthews Playhouse production of “It's a Wonderful Life.” Photo courtesy of Matthews Playhouse

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CHARLOTTE – Social media influencers usually have a target audience, from fashionistas to foodies. In the Charlotte region, influencers have a different audience: craft beer lovers. Lindsay Hayes, who runs @hoppyhayes on Instagram, has loved beer since she was in college. Hayes started her beer journey doing sample promotions for Coors. When Hayes graduated with a degree in healthcare administration, she started working at a pharmaceutical company, but that career ended quickly. After not knowing what to do, she took a job doing events for a brewery. She said her parents wanted her to work in the field she got a degree in, so she moved to Nashville, Tenn., to pursue a career in healthcare. Her supervisor noticed she had a talent for social media and encouraged her in January 2019 to see if she could gain more of a following. “If someone gives me a goal, I love a good challenge,” Hayes said. “I was like, ‘screw it, let’s do it.’” As of December 2019, @hoppyhayes has more than 12,000 followers on Instagram. Hayes “broke free from the corporate world” by moving to Charlotte and getting involved in the beer community. She works two part-time jobs as a “beertender” at Catawba Brewing and Divine Barrel Brewing in the Plaza Midwood area. She posts photos of the beers where she works, as well as her favorite beers from breweries around the region. Hayes said she reached out to as many people as she could so she could quickly collaborate with breweries and beer lovers. “I love opportunity and taking it and talking to people and seeing people for humans and who they are,” Hayes said. Catawba Brewing, where the fourth episode of “The Beer Baby” was filmed, has 32 beers on tap. Hayes encourages people trying to get into the Charlotte beer scene to try as many beers as possible to really understand their preferences. She usually asks visitors what beer they usually drink, what beers they want to try and what their comfort level is. From there, she picks which beers she thinks they will enjoy. Hayes said beertenders are always willing to answer questions, so people should not be afraid to ask. She is happy to explain all the beer terms, from how a sour differs from a stout to what an IPA is, or what ABV means. As people get into the brewery scene, they will see that many breweries are known for their IPAs (India pale ales). Hayes said IPAs are not for everyone, but if people really want to get into them, she will usually give them a blind tasting to see which ones they like. She said it is a process of trial and error. “It doesn’t break my heart if people don’t get into them,” Hayes said. “Luckily, there’s so many to try, especially with having 32 beers [at Catawba Brewing]. There’s some-

Lindsay Hayes posts frequently to her Instagram @hoppyhayes, where she shares her favorite beers and recommendations with more than 12,000 followers. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Hayes

thing here for everyone…Even for me, I’m definitely a seasonal person. Right now, I love the dark ones. I love the heavier ones. IPAs usually come around for me in the spring.” Since she moved here, Hayes has been to many of the breweries in Charlotte. She usually knows at least one person who works at each brewery. Because of the growing brewery scene in the Charlotte region, there is some competition. However, Hayes said she has noticed collaboration among the community as well. “We have people from different breweries come in here and say hey, so I definitely think it’s super collaborative and a family community atmosphere,” Hayes said. “But because there’s so many… there definitely is a competitive nature because as a consumer, you have so many to choose from and you definitely want the one you’re working at to stand out a little bit more. You want to support each other and grow and make sure beer is doing great, but also you want to make sure you’re taking care of yourself.” She said Catawba Brewing stands out by having different food trucks every night, hosting trivia nights and music bingo, hosting weddings and corporate events in their barrel room and putting on live music events and flea markets in the warmer months. Hayes said those interested in growing a following on social media, whether they are beer influencers or not, should be themselves and be authentic when posting and when reaching out to others. “Just be nice to people,” Hayes said. “Reach out to people. Be honest and be genuine. Nobody wants to see you come up with a script. Just say, ‘hey, I’m struggling with this, this is my life,’ fun facts, that’s it. Be real.” Hayes hopes to continue being a positive influence on the beer community in Charlotte. “Because this city has already been so awesome and gracious to me, I just want to give back as much as I can,” Hayes said.

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THINGS TO DO Dec. 13 Ugly Sweaters Mary O'Neill's throws an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party with prizes. 704-256-7800 9:30 p.m.; 116 W. N. Main St., Waxhaw

Dec. 14 Holiday Bazaar The ninth annual Cuthbertson Band Holiday Bazaar features arts, crafts, baked goods and other gifts. Admis-

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Artists showcase creativity in tabletops, candles, farmhouse signs and more Lee Noles has been a key contributor to Union County Weekly over the years, primarily as a sports correspondent. So it's been fun over the past year watching him write about some of the more unique artists we have in Union County. Here's a look back at some of the artists he's written about. Find this story online for links to each of these profiles. Nov. 22: Billie Colley & Phillip Ingold of BBC Enterprises LLC Billie Colley and Phillip Ingold met in college and fell in love. Though the couple has contrasting art styles, they create artistic tabletops that are in high demand. Nov. 8: Jackie Arndt of Nora C's Bakery Jackie Arndt transformed what used to be her grandparents’ garage into a functioning bakery. She specializes in cookies, cakes and breads. Nov. 1: Kristen Horne Kristen Horne started getting into pottery as a senior at Piedmont High. She developed her skills more while a student at Appalachian State University. Oct. 18: Billy Kiker of Stony Knoll Forge Billy Kiker turned what was once a hobby in blacksmithing into a business after friends encouraged him to create bottle openers, utensils and tools. Oct. 11: Laura Lynn Nixon of Signs of Heaven Laura Lynn Nixon runs a business making farmhouse signs with her teenage sons. The budding "mompreneur" says God is the center of everything they do. Sept. 13: Jamie Abbondanza of Abb’s Commonscents Jamie Abbondanza started making candles for families who have members in a military branch. She poured herself into learning the ins and outs of the craft after being downsized.

Billy Kiker takes pride in blacksmithing, a technique that dates back 3,000 years. A YouTube video inspired him to pursue it further. Photo courtesy of Billy Kiker

Sept. 6: James Handy of Character Reclaimed James Handy’s garage turned into a workplace for his hobby. He creates furniture. Some of his more unique pieces were created from a 55-gallon barrel and wood from the 1800s. Aug. 30: Jordan Campbell of Dove Pottery Jordan Campbell is carrying on the pottery legacy first taught to him by his grandparents. He uses imprints to create unique designs in his pottery. Feb. 15: James Warr of Lazy Craftsman James Warr has enjoyed working with wood ever since he took a shop class in middle school. He's perfected his craft to create classic game boards, such as checkers. Jan. 11: Sarah Porter Eleven-year-old Sarah Porter has raised more than $24,000 in six years for Hometown Heroes by creating Christmas ornaments. The charity helps families with children battling illnesses or injuries.

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Fry can make almost anything out of chocolate, and does so as the executive pastry chef at The Club at Longview in Weddington, but he’s never made a gingerbread house before. He likes the idea of the traditional house but wanted to stand out amongst the other chefs submitting their creations to Community Matters Cafe, so he made a violin. “I’m always trying to do something a little different and music is really important to me,” he said. It took Fry eight hours to make the 28-inch tall violin out of a combination of chocolate and gingerbread. He said the front and back are gingerbread, but the sides, tuning pegs and fingerboard are all chocolate. The entire instrument is also painted with a thin layer of chocolate and wrapped in an “ugly Christmas sweater” Fry made using SugarVeil and a mold. He said he hopes whoever bids the highest on his violin eventually eats it and that it tastes as good as it looks. “As long as the temperature is OK, it can last for at least a month,” he said. “The chocolate is actually protecting the cookie and saving it from the elements.” Tuttle said the initiative received so much positive feedback from the chefs involved that she is planning to make the gingerbread houses a yearly tradition at Community Matters Cafe. “Seeing everybody’s creativity and their take on it is so exciting and I’ve already heard people talk about their ideas for next year,” she said. “It’s fun to see that the pastry chef community can come

Above: Justin Fry, pastry chef at The Club at Longview in Weddington, made a violin out of gingerbread and chocolate. Below: Mary Jane Wilson of Amelie’s French Bakery made a castle inspired by “Frozen.” Karie Simmons/UCW photos

together and give back to the recovering community.” Want to bid? Community Matters Cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 821 W. 1st St., Charlotte. You can bid on the gingerbread houses online at https://events.handbid.com/ auctions/christmas-at-thecafe-gingerbread-house-auc tion/items.

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