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MONROE – Union County Public Schools revealed Jan. 28 the names of the 10 finalists for Teacher of the Year. UCPS recognizes a teacher who is not only dedicated and capable of inspiring students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn, but also establishes an environment that is conducive to the pursuit and achievement of academic excellence. The winner will be announced April 16. These finalists were selected from a pool of 53 school-wide Teachers of the Year.
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Cassie Sloop, Antioch Elementary; Tramaine Davis, East Elementary; Christine Marie Brent, Marvin Ridge High; and Jonathan Harbin, Monroe High, are just four of the 1o finalists for Union County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
Cassie Sloop Antioch Elementary Sloop has been a physical education teacher at Antioch Elementary since 2012. A graduate of Wingate
University, Sloop says she strives to build relationships with her students. With a belief that movement plays a foundational role in learning, Sloop often designs activities
that integrate physical education and curriculum activities into her classroom. see TEACHERS, Page 2A
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The Construction Academy at South Piedmont Community College built a tiny house that will be auctioned off on March 9 at the school. Photo courtesy of SPCC
Spelling champ Sandy Ridge student wins district bee, 4A
Investigation Monroe woman dies in house fire, 2A
Statement win Yellow Jackets sting Bulldogs, 1B
Driving force High expectations for Parkwood swimmer, 1B
Tiny houses make a big difference Above: A staffer from Community Health Services of Union County provides a screening for a fair visitor. Below: The fair includes a Kidszone with educational activities. Photos courtesy of Wingate University
Giant heart highlights Wingate health fair
SPCC auctioning home to benefit building program by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
WINGATE – Visitors to Wingate University’s Health and Wellness Fair will get an inside look at heart health this year, thanks to a giant inflatable heart exhibit. The 13-foot-high MEGA Heart will allow visitors to step inside the heart, learn about cardiovascular functions, see examples of heart disease and check out displays of some of the latest medical treatments for cardiac problems.
MONROE – History may be made at South Piedmont Community College on March 9. SPCC is auctioning off a tiny house that was made by students in the college’s Construction Academy. If the buyer lives in the Monroe, they will be the first-ever owner of a tiny house in the city limits. At least legally. The tiny house is 128 square feet and features a full bath. The Craftsman-inspired home is furnished with an interior much like a studio apartment and house is pre-fitted for utility connection and meets all Monroe building codes. Proceeds from the 9 a.m. auction on March 9 will benefit the Construction Academy at SPCC.
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see TINY, Page 3A
Event is Feb. 16 at the Union County Agricultural Center
Playmakers musical features development woes by Aaron Worley Contributor
Panthers prowl Piedmont wrestling pursues threepeat, 1B
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MONROE – Back in 1982, the musical “Foxfire,” directed by David Trainer, premiered on Broadway. Fueled by performances by Keith Carradine and Jessica Tandy, the production was a hit with audiences and critics alike. The Union County Playmakers is premiering its own version of the play. Telling the story of Annie Nations, a 79-yearold Appalachian woman who holds on to a seemingly outmoded way of life, the musical details her interaction with her family and her eventual struggle with a developer who has plans of com-
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mercializing the area she has grown to love. Nations is given the choice of moving from her land and trying to preserve it. Her ties to the area are root deep – her husband and some family members are buried on the property – and at her age, it is difficult to change ideals. The ties that Union County has with “Foxfire” is with a magazine of the same name which circulated among its residents and often highlighted the way of the people in the Appalachian region. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, it was a popular magazine, although much has changed in the described area of Blowing Rock, as it is see MUSICAL, Page 4A
Ginger Health and Jeff Rogers prepare for their roles in the Union County Playmakers production of “Foxfire.” Photo courtesy of UCP
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The Indian Trail Town Council congratulated winners of the Christmas Parade float contest at its Jan. 22 meeting. Winners were Have Life Church (Most Spirited Organization); Girl Scout Troop 3819 (Most Creative) pictured above; Lady Panthers Homeschool Cheer (Most Use of Red and Green). Sun Valley NJROTC won Best Youth.
MOST POPULAR STORIES • Land around expressway should soon yield growth • SPCC hosts coffee time for veterans • UA's Big 3 have Cardss thinking about playoff run • Parents, stop running off our refs • Spelling bee success runs in Vega family
TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “Cavs are supporting the Souper Bowl of Caring this week – a yearly fundraiser for the Union County Community Shelter. We will be collecting money in first block classes and in the car rider lines on Friday morning!” – Cuthbertson High @(CHSCavaliers) • “County Manager Mark Watson provides a tour of the Historic Courthouse to students from @PiedmontHS_NC.” – Union County NC @(UnionCountyNC)
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MONROE – The Union County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a fire that killed one woman Jan. 25 at the 3200 block of Old Charlotte Highway. Monroe Fire received the call at 12:22 a.m. and was at the scene within five minutes to find it fully engulfed. Firefighters suppressed the flames, entered the home and found a deceased body. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Shari Shawnell Ray. Monroe Fire, Monroe Police, Union County Fire Marshal and N.C. Fire Marshal are not only investigating the cause of the fire, but also if the home was equipped with smoke detectors. No nearby structures were affected.
Want to learn more? Monroe Charter Academy will host a parent interest meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the school, 200 Tomberlin St. Parents interested in applying to the school may submit an application at www. monroecharteracademy.org or call 980-2103627 for details.
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MONROE – Union County Public Schools will open kindergarten registration Feb. 1 for the 2019-20 school year. Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31 are encouraged to visit the school their child will attend to register their student for kindergarten. Parents can get details about what is needed to sign their student up for kindergarten and other resources on the UCPS Kindergarten Registration webpage. Elementary schools are also hosting open houses and tours for prospective parents. Parents were also encouraged to tune in to Connect and Chat: Kindergarten Registration Facebook Live, which was held Jan. 28. Staff discussed curriculum, transportation, after school program and dual language options.
Police arrest suspect in drug trafficking case MONROE – The Union County Sheriff's Office seized nearly 47 grams of heroin during a traffic stop. Abraham Lopez Silva, also known as Abraham Silva Silva, 47, of Long Beach, California, was placed in Union County Jail on charges of trafficking in heroin.
Ashley Hayes, New Town Elementary; Raven Casseus, Prospect Elementary; Candace Anne Purcell, Rea View Elementary; Tricia Graham, Rock Rest Elementary; Dawne Foster, Shiloh Elementary; and Jennifer H. Deering, Western Union Elementary are the other six finalists.
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Tramaine Davis East Elementary Tramaine Davis is a fifth grade teacher at East Elementary. A graduate of Johnson C. Smith and Cambridge College, Davis has taught at East Elementary since 2005. Davis believes every student has learning potential that can propel them to success. It is because of this outlook that Davis inspires her students to believe in themselves and put forth great work ethic to achieve any goal they want to reach. Christine Marie Brent Marvin Ridge High Christine Marie Brent is a special education teacher at Marvin Ridge High. A graduate of James Madison University, Brent has been an educator since 1991. She believes every child has their own strengths and weaknesses and it is a teacher’s duty to allow opportunities in the classroom that help children find those strengths. By embracing and instilling differentiated approaches in her classroom, she has been able to watch her students succeed. Jonathan Harbin Monroe High Jonathan Harbin is an English teacher at Monroe High. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he has been an educator since 2005. In his classroom, Harbin develops bonds with each student and encourages them to question beliefs they may take for granted or consider ideas they may not have thought about before. His hope is that students turn their daily class routine into a lifelong practice.
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ysis specifically analyzed the relationship of principal beliefs and their effectiveness on student achievement. She earned her master's degree in school administration from Gardner-Webb University, as well as her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in mathematics at Winston-Salem State University. Bell and her fiancé, Kedrick, live in Cabarrus County, with their three children, Chelsie, Zariah and Jayden. She believes in the school’s mission to educate students to be academically thriving citizens, who will make a positive impact on their communities. “If you’re too busy to help others to succeed, then you are too busy to succeed yourself,” she said.
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MONROE – Monroe Charter Academy has chosen Camela Bell as its founding principal. The planned K-5 charter is opening in August with 288 students in kindergarten through third grade. The school will provide a rigorous classical education model using the Core Knowledge curriculum. Carmelina Brockmann, who chairs the academy's board of directors, is thrilled Bell is at the helm. “We are confident that her experience, fearlessness and compassion will serve our future students and surrounding communities well,” Brockmann said. “We look forward to watching Dr. Bell shape our school into a reputable classical academy that is very much a need in Monroe.” Bell has served 23 years with North Carolina Public Schools, where she led as a school administrator at the elementary, middle and high school level. She has worked in Union County Public Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Anson County Schools. In 2012, Bell completed her Ed.D. in educational leadership at Gardner-Webb University. Her research and statistical anal-
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Ashley Hayes New Town Elementary Ashley Hayes is an AIG teacher at New Town Elementary. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Hayes has been an educator since 2006. Ashley believes children are not only gifted in reading and/or math and should have the opportunity to explore and develop all of their talents. She aims to have a classroom environment that allows students to create meaningful products to show what they have learned and engage with authentic activities connected to their lives. Raven Casseus Prospect Elementary Raven Casseus is a fourth grade teacher
at Prospect Elementary. A graduate of Hofstra University, Casseus has been an educator since 2008. She believes classrooms are a haven to foster and develop opportunities for students to grow, learn about themselves and prepare for a future of lifelong learning. Her goal is to be a role model for her students and for them to look back on their time in her class as a blueprint for future goals in life. Candace Anne Purcell Rea View Elementary Candace Anne Purcell is a fourth grade teacher at Rea View Elementary. A graduate of University of Lethbridge, she has been an educator since 1998. Purcell believes that building relationships with her students helps them know she believes in them and will allow them to become their best selves. Her goal is to create a safe place for learning to take place and for students to take risks. Tricia Graham Rock Rest Elementary Tricia Graham is a first grade teacher at Rock Rest Elementary. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Graham has been an educator since 1997. She believes she is not only responsible for teaching curriculum-based content but is also responsible for teaching students basic life skills that will make them more successful. She builds relationships with each child and helps them to view themselves as capable learners. Dawne Foster Shiloh Elementary Dawne Foster is a second grade teacher at Shiloh Elementary. A graduate of East Carolina University, Foster has been an educator for 30 years. She believes it is important to form relationships with students and create a positive classroom culture of belonging. She believes these strong relationships and a sense of community in her classroom will have long-lasting and positive effects on her students. Jennifer Deering Western Union Elementary Jennifer Deering is a second grade teacher at Western Union Elementary. A graduate of the University of Maine and University of New England, Deering began her teaching career in 1998. She believes that teaching is about making connections with children and helping them grow to be their best selves. It is because of this philosophy that she strives to empower her students, regardless of their ability, every day.
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“There is so much interest nationwide in tiny homes,” said SPCC Construction Academy instructor Dennis Baucom. “As far as codes go, they are not very kind to a tiny house, but they are changing codes as we speak. They are adding codes to help out tiny homes just to make them possible. The was the first time anyone from the City of Monroe had done a tiny house, legally. There may be some around, and they said they have gone to court because someone had built one illegally. It can’t stay in one spot for more than two weeks, but ours can.” The reserve price has been set at $9,000 and one must be present at the auction to bid on the house. SPCC has had at least two local auctioneers offer their services for free for the auction. “The dollars we make from this tiny house auction will go right back into the program,” said Julie Sikes, vice president of institutional advancement. “The next class starts just a few weeks after the auction. It would be ideal for someone that would want to have a structure at a hunting camp. It’s a small space but the quality on it, it is built so well.” Construction Academy students designed and built the structure at the SPCC campus in Monroe. Students installed all the wiring and plumbing to make the structure move-in ready. “This was our first round, but it has certainly brought a lot of attention to the program,” Baucom said. “It was a good project for the Construction Academy. They got experience dealing with inspections because everything had to be up to code. It gave them a lot of hands on experience. I taught carpentry for several years for the college, and it takes a hands on project to get the students to understand what they are doing. “You can sit there all day long and show them pictures, and sometimes it doesn’t click until they put their hands on it.” The Construction Academy offers comprehensive trade classes in general carpentry, residential wiring, residential plumbing and general home repair. The next 16-week class begins March 18 and people can register right up to the start of classes. “We were looking around as a college and discovered there was a need for gener-
al laborers and contractors and things like that for construction,” Baucom said. “We are trying to train students to go into a field and be useful to a contractor.” And it appears the program is benefiting local contractors as several students found employment before the tiny house was actually finished. “It ended where there was only one student towards the end of the class,” Baucom said. “It took a little longer to finish, and it was a little more work for me. But I can’t complain because that is what we are here for, to give them the skills so they can get a job.” The school also bought several items to “dress up” the tiny home. “We have put some furnishings in it to make it feel like a place someone would be comfortable in,” Sikes said. “You will be impressed with what we have in that space.” Baucom said if the auction brings in more money than it took to build the house, those funds would be used to buy materials for the next tiny house. “We are not out here to make money,” Baucom said. “If we do profit from it, we will use that to make the program better. We will buy nicer tools and we will be able to train students better. We will be happy if we get back everything we put in to it.” For questions about the house including specifications, dimensions and features or to set up a time to view the house in person, email Baucom at dbaucom@ spcc.edu or call 704-290-5222.
SPCC not only built a tiny house, but also put in furnishings to make the experience comfortable. Photo courtesy of SPCC
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Socrates Academy’s flag shows the school won the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Photo courtesy of Socrates Academy
school opened its doors in 2005 with 67 students in kindergarten and first grade at a location on Monroe Road. The school has since expanded to its current capacity on a multi-building campus. Plans call for adding grades nine through 12, as the school has purchased an additional six acres next to its campus. “We have 700 students and a wait list of hundreds of students,” Peroulas said. “The academy has been a great success. We have a safe environment here. We have a low student-teacher ratio.” Aphradite Davis enrolled one daughter in the school the first year it opened, and she has another daughter in the eighth-grade. The Charlotte resident said her children have received a top-notch education. “Part of it is I am Greek and then another reason was I wanted something unique for my children,” Davis said. “I wanted a smaller more intimate feeling where teachers have an opportunity to be more creative with their teaching.” Brighton said it took a team effort from students, parents, teachers, staff members, members of the board and community members to win the award. “We have worked hard to develop a multi-lingual and multi-cultural academic program that fosters critical thinking,” Brighton said. “This award reflects the fruit of those efforts.” Now in its 36th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has named more than 8,800 schools as Blue Ribbon Schools. Officials from Socrates traveled to Washington, D.C. in November for an awards ceremony that honored the 300 public and 49 private schools that were awarded the prestigious honor.
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TINY
MATTHEWS – More than 700 Socrates Academy students, teachers, staff, parents and community leaders surrounded the flag pole on a recent chilly winter morning for a flag-raising ceremony at the charter school. Socrates students Andrew Mehringer and Alexander Murphy, with some help from school president and founder Larry Peroulas, attached a special flag underneath the American flag that was sent from the U.S. Department of Education. That flag signifies that Socrates Academy is one of just 349 public and private schools from across the country that were given the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Award from the DOE. Socrates was the only school in the Charlotte region selected for the award and the only charter school selected from North Carolina. In all, eight schools in the state were recognized with the national award. Less than 1 percent of all schools in the country received the award, which honors high levels of student achievement. Yes, it was a big day at Socrates on Jan. 25. “It is you scholars who earned this National Blue Ribbon this year because you are an exemplary, high-performing group of scholars performing academically in the top 1 percent in the entire United States of America,” Socrates Principal Sandra Brighton told the gathering. “You should be so proud of yourselves, and I am so proud to be your leader and principal.” Socrates Academy is a kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school located on Weddington Road and students are taught language and math in English and in Greek in all grade levels. Instruction is provided by American teachers and Greek teachers in collaboration with the Greek government. The school features a multi-lingual, multi-cultural curriculum that follows both the North Carolina essential standards and common core of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, art and music. It also follows the National Greek curriculum standards of language arts, mathematics and Greek culture. Students come from not only Mecklenburg and Union counties but also from other surrounding counties. “Our curriculum is very rigorous,” Peroulas said. “It is a research-based, evidence-driven curriculum. It has been proved to be very, very successful. We are a school for all kids. We are very proud to get this award.” Socrates started as a dream in 1997. The
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Wingate University’s Health and Wellness Fair is not only a great place to get free screenings, but also a place to get educated on hygiene, diabetes and other issues. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
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Organizers of the university’s second annual health fair – set for Feb. 16 at the Union County Agricultural Center – say the MEGA Heart will complement services ranging from vision and hearing checks to medication counseling and take-back. “Our heart is one of the most fascinating organs in the body. We can feel it pumping away, but most people don’t really understand what’s going on,” said Dr. Carolyn Ford, a pharmacy professor and director of community healthcare outreach. “Imagine the excitement and wonder of having a window inside the body that allows us to learn about the functioning of the heart and how to best take care of ourselves.” Wingate’s health sciences students will host the fair’s Kidszone, where children will be able to trace their bodies, create healthy snacks and get advice on how to manage heavy backpacks without injury. Future physician assistants will perform oral health screenings for adults and children and will help Community Health Services of Union
County educate participants about diabetes, hypertension and other issues. Students in Wingate’s doctor of physical therapy program will offer fall and balance screenings, diabetic foot screenings, posture and ergonomics checks and exercise advice. Nursing and pharmacy students will also man a variety of booths. Visitors who register in advance will be able to take advantage of multiple screenings, including body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and diabetes risk. They can also sign up via links on the events tab of www.wingate.edu to donate blood or request dental services. Free snacks, raffles and giveaways, and demonstrations of zumba and yoga will also be part of the fair, an event that Ford believes will influence hundreds of lives. Exit surveys from last year’s health fair showed that 68 percent of respondents planned to make health-related changes as a result of the event. More than 35 percent said they learned about community resources they didn’t previously know about. And just over 1 in 10 planned to see a doctor as a result of information obtained that day.
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Library branches offer Black History Month programs MONROE – Union County Public Library celebrates Black History Month with a variety of programs and displays throughout its branches. All programs are free and open to the public. Programs • Black History Month Art Reception – Get the first look at the black history art display from Amun Ra Arts featuring Ryan Emil Cureton. Offered 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at Griffin Room, Monroe Library (Griffin Room) Use the Meeting Room entrance. • Bright Star Theatre Presents: Black History Hall of Fame – Ages 5 and older learn about more than a dozen groundbreakers and hall-of-famers that have largely contributed to shaping our nation’s past, present and future. Offered 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Monroe Library (Griffin Room). • Bright Star Theatre Presents: George Washington Carver and Friends – Students in Pre-K through fifth grade and their families watch groundbreakers in black history brought to life. Offered 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Union West Library. • Political Pioneers: NC Black Congressmen from the Reconstruction – Learn about local history as Professor Jayson N. Gardner, M Ed. History at Livingstone College discusses the North Carolina congressmen during the Reconstruction Era. Offered 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at Monroe Library. • Capoeira and its African Roots – Ransom “Doc” Hall will discuss the history of Capoeira dating back to its African roots. There will be a presentation of the martial art form followed by audience participation. Offered 5:30 p.m. at Monroe Library (Griffin Room). • Family Movie: “Fences” – Denzel Washington directed and stars in this multiple award winning adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which centers on a black garbage collector named Troy Maxson in 1950s Pittsburgh.
Offered 3:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Lois Edwards Memorial Library. • Black Comic Book Heroes – Professional artist John Hairston Jr. will discuss the depiction of black superheroes as a reflection of popular culture and history. He's leading a mini workshop for ages 8 and older. Offered 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at Monroe Library (Griffin Room) • Finding Once Enslaved Ancestors in the 1870 Census: A Genealogy Internet Workshop – The internet class will use a variety of databases, including Ancestry. com Library Edition, in searching for formerly enslaved persons on the 1870 census. Must be comfortable using a computer and mouse. Offered 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at Monroe Library (STEAM Lab). Registration is required. Call 704-283-8184 x5236 or email: UCPL.genealogy@unioncoun tync.gov
Above: Alexia Vega will represent Union County Public Schools in the regional spelling bee in Charlotte. Below: Alexia has watched her older sister, Eva, compete at the national spelling bee. Photos courtesy of Union County Public Schools
Spelling bee success runs in Vega family
WAXHAW – Sandy Ridge Elementary third-grader Alexia Vega is no stranger to spelling bees, having spent most of her life watching older sister Eva compete in them at the local, regional and national level. But it was finally Alexia’s turn to shine at the UCPS Spelling Bee on Jan. 24 After breezing through 14 rounds, spelling words such as “anschluss” and “altiplano,” the 8-year-old clinched the competition by correctly spelling the word “doyenne.” Doyenne means a respected or highly skilled woman. “I’m really happy that I won the competition and I’m excited to go to the next level,” Alexia said, standing next to Eva. “My sister helped me prepare by asking me words.” Each of the district’s 40 elementary and middle schools sent their school level champion to the UCPS Spelling Bee. For nearly three hours, students spelled words such as pochismo, libretto, obsequious and nougat. It was a nerve-wracking experience to be on the other side of a spelling bee and watch her sister compete, Eva said. As a ninth-grader, Eva is no longer able to compete in the district’s spelling bee competition. “I’m really proud of her but I was so nervous when she was up there. Now I finally feel what my parents felt all those years,” Eva said, laughing. Weddington Middle student Daniel Wei Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts went head-to-head with Marvin Ridge Middle student Samir Copp before correctly spellMainstage Productions Presents ing “reticule” to earn the first runner-up. Alexia will represent UCPS at the 65th annual Charlotte Observer Regional Spelling Bee in February. Displays and more (Feb. 1 to 28 • All Libraries – African American-themed displays and curated brochure of African American movie downloads available through digital content provider Hoopla. • Edwards Memorial – Revolutionary Lives: biographical poster display featuring notable African Americans. • Monroe Library – Artwork of Amun Ra Arts featuring Ryan Emil Curetonshowcased in the Alcove Gallery and the Griffin Room. • Monroe Library – Little Known Firsts: Copies of articles and/or images illustrating little known “firsts” from our local community. • Union West/Indian Trail – The African American Experience: brochure featuring books pertaining to the African American experience. • Waxhaw – Prominent Black Female Judges in American History poster display.
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Elementary School Champions – Kovida Katru, Antioch; Lilli Hill, Benton Heights; Kareli Cuaxinque-Morales, East; Emily Nunez-Rivera, Fairview; Max Mendlik, Hemby Bridge; Kendall Graham, Indian Trail; Dhruva Kritam, Kensington; Annabel Ortiz, Marshville; Rushika Mahavadi, Marvin; Nayla Hill, New Salem; Kate Ann
Middle School Champions – Kaitlyn Heyward, Cuthbertson; Knight Perez, East Union; Madison Cooke, Health Sciences Academy at Monroe; Samir Copp, Marvin Ridge; Maranda Earley, Parkwood; Noah Jauregui, Piedmont; Ben Barach, Porter Ridge; Isabella Delucca, Sun Valley; and Daniel Wei, Weddington.
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Tarlton as Holly Burrell and Steve Clyburn as Prince Carpenter. The story is detailed enough to compel audiences and bring back memories of the original Boone magazine. Others may find comfort in Nations’ desire to fight for her land, both internally and externally, due to development pressures they endure in the Charlotte region.
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heavily tourist-based now. “We chose the play because we wanted a drama that would appeal to people who are aware of the Appalachian history in hopes that the plot will resonate with them,” said Gay McCoy Clyburn, president of the Union County Playmakers. Ginger Heath will take the role of Annie Nations and Jeff Rogers will play her son, Dillard. Rogers is a talented musician who will be supporting his and Heath’s roles with acoustic guitar. Other members of the cast include John Sexton as Hector Nations, Lisa
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O’Brien, New Town; Matthew Brame, Poplin; Brihanna Ashcraft, Porter Ridge; Emma Krimminger, Prospect; Samhita Desaraju, Rea View; Jahaun Allen, Rock Rest; Dylan Belmont, Rocky River; Alexia Vega, Sandy Ridge; Garrett Lents, Sardis; Mariella Clark, Shiloh; Ayah Khan, Stallings; Abigail Cruz, Sun Valley; Isaiah Williams, Union; Mylee Cassells, Unionville; Thomas Spencer, Walter Bickett; Jackson Leighton, Waxhaw; Harini Rajakumar, Weddington; Ella Klingensmith, Wesley Chapel; Elli Lynch, Western Union; and Miles Lacroix, Wingate.
Want to go? The Union County Playmakers presents “Foxfire” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23, as well as 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24 at Monroe Crossings Mall. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students under 12.
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DIY studio offers opportunities to make memories WAXHAW – Novice crafters and do-it-yourself enthusiasts alike can create high-end custom home décor and personalized gifts at AR Workshop Waxhaw, a new boutique DIY shop offering instructor-led workshops. Workshop participants can construct custom wood plank signs, framed signs, canvas pillows, round signs, trays, Lazy Susans, centerpiece boxes, canvas items and specialty projects using raw materials, a variety of non-toxic stain and paint colors and stencils. Attendees can also create textile items such as chunky knit blankets as well as metal stamped jewelry, seasonal or holiday keepsakes. Maureen Anders, co-founder of the AR Workshop franchise, will open the fourth AR Workshop corporate location in the state Feb. 1 in Waxhaw. “I'm so excited about the opportunity to bring the makers movement to Waxhaw, representing a company that empowers women and also brings people together,” Anders said. Project designs can be per-
sonalized with names, memorable dates, quotes and graphics, as well as the color scheme, to create beautiful one-of-akind artwork. The average time to complete a project is two and a half hours. A grand opening party scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. Feb. 1 will feature a free mini DIY project, sips, sweets, giveaways, raffles and discounts on future bookings. Space is limited, while supplies last. Interested guests can visit the event page to register, and like “AR Workshop Waxhaw” on Facebook or follow them on Instagram to receive notifications of upcoming specials. In addition to open workshops, customers can also book a private, corporate, youth or holiday event. During the summer months, camps for children will be offered. Want to go? AR Workshop Waxhaw is located at 3905 Providence Road, Unit C. Call 704-9674020 or visit www.arwork shop.com/waxhaw/ for details.
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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Jan. 11 to 17:
Hemby Bridge
Break-Ins • 5200 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road Drug Possession • 5800 block of Hillcrest Circle Thefts • 7900 block of Idlewild Road
Indian Trail
Animal Call Bite • 1100 block of Flaggstone Lane Break-Ins • 5000 block of Spring Meadow Lane Break-Ins, Vehicle • 2000 block of Magna Lane (2 cases) • 3000 block of Semmes Lane • 4000 block of Magna Lane (3 cases) • 4900 block of Hudson Church Road • 5000 block of Magna Lane (2 cases) • 5900 block of Secrest Short Cut Road Embezzlement • 700 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road Financial Card Theft • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Food Stamp Fraud • 2100 block of Younts Road • 5800 block of West U.S. 74 Fraud • 3100 block of Fair Meadows Drive Interference with Meters • 1000 block of Washburn Court Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 6600 block of First Avenue Possess/Receive Stolen Vehicle • 6000 block of Magna Lane Property Damage • 1000 block of Chestnut Lane • 5900 block of Old Monroe Road • 7300 block of Oscar Robinson Road Robbery • 1000 block of Chestnut Lane Thefts • 1000 block of Gwinmar Road • 2100 block of Younts Road • 6500 block of Old Monroe Road
Lake Park
Identity Theft • 6300 block of Creft Circle Robbery • 3700 block of Faith Church Road
Marshville
Break-Ins • 7000 block of East Marshville Boulevard • 500 block of Kathy Lane Driving While Impaired • 6000 block of West Marshville Boulevard Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 700 block of Flake Street Property Damage • 2400 block of Landsford Road Sex Offender on Premise • 500 block of North Elm Street
Marvin
Break-Ins, Vehicle • 2000 block of Waxhaw-Marvin Road (2cases) • 3200 block of Oak Brook Drive (2 cases) • 3300 block of Oak Brook Drive Thefts, Vehicle • 3300 block of Oak Brook Drive
Monroe
Break-Ins • 200 block of Winburn Street • 400 block of Alexander Street • 600 block of McCarten Street • 700 block of Forest Valley Lane• • 1900 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2600 block of Executive Point Drive Break-Ins, Vehicle • 500 block of Baucom Deese Road • 600 block of Hillsdale Drive • 1900 block of Rockycreek Lane • 3100 block of West U.S. 74 • 4300 block of Atkinson Way Financial Card Fraud • 2000 block of Briarberry Lane Hit & Run • 100 block of East Windsor Street • 600 block of Euclid Street • 1300 block of Spring Street • 2000 block of Hasty Street • 4300 block of Roundwood Court Identity Theft • 1800 block of Seefin Court Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 700 block of Creekridge Drive • 1000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 4300 block of J Frank Moser Road • 5000 block of Manchineel Lane Possession of Controlled Substance • 1200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive • 2200 block of Lancaster Avenue • 3300 block of Katherine Taylor Court Possession of Controlled Substance in Jail • 3300 block of Presson Road Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 400 block of East Franklin Street Possession of Firearm by Felon • 700 block of West Windsor Street • 2200 block of Lancaster Avenue • 4600 block of Maho Lane Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia • 7200 block of Wolf Pond Road Possession of Methamphetamine • 600 block of North West Street Property Damage • 400 block of East Windsor Street • 800 block of North Johnson Street • 1000 block of East Franklin Street • 1400 block of Stafford Street Extension • 2000 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 2000 block of Hasty Street
• 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 3200 block of Walkup Avenue Resist, Delay, Obstruct • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive • 3300 block of Presson Road Robbery • 600 block of Hospital Drive • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Thefts • 400 block of East Old U.S. 74 • 400 block of Patton Avenue • 400 block of East Windsor Street • 500 block of Hough Street • 1200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1600 block of Dickerson Boulevard • 1600 block of Tower Court • 1900 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 1900 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2600 block of Nelda Drive (2 cases) • 3100 block of West U.S. 74 • 3300 block of Joe Griffin Road • 3300 block of West U.S. 74 Theft by Employee • 800 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Thefts, Dog • 2000 block of Bass Creek Court Thefts, Firearm • 800 block of Skyway Drive • 4400 block of Lancaster Highway Thefts, Vehicle • 800 block of Catawba Avenue • 2700 block of Nottingham Lane Thefts, Vehicle Parts • 700 block of Forest Calley Lane • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive Trafficking in Opium/Heroin • 200 block of Winburn Street Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 600 block of East Franklin Street
Waxhaw
Break-Ins, Vehicle • 1600 block of Funny Cide Drive (2 cases) • 2700 block of Waxhaw-Marvin Road (2 cases) • 2900 block of Meherrin Court • 10000 block of Chimney Drive Harassing Phone Call • 700 block of Beauhaven Lane Thefts • 400 block of Kensington Park Way
Weddington
Break-Ins, Vehicles • 300 block of Jean Place Court Drive After Consuming • 100 block of South Providence Road Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 400 block of Valley Run Drive
Wesley Chapel
Thefts • 5300 block of Woodridge Drive
A view of the first run at Hawknest Snow Tubing Park in Seven Devils, located in western North Carolina. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
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SEVEN DEVILS – If you want to play in the snow in western North Carolina but skiing and snowboarding is not your thing, then a visit to Hawknest Snow Tube Park in Seven Devils is a must-do. Hawknest is located between Boone and Banner Elk just off N.C. 105, and it is the largest snow tubing park on the East Coast. The park offers four different snow tubing runs, ranging in length from 400 to 1,000 feet. There are 30 lanes, and there are three moving carpets to take riders back to the top. The park makes its own snow and the venue is lighted for evening sessions. Each session is 1 hour, 45 minutes long. It costs $30 Monday through Thursday and $38 on the weekend and holidays. There is a $5 parking fee on the weekend. There are usually four sessions Monday through Thursday at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. There is an added 6 p.m. session on Friday and Saturday while Sunday sessions are 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Most sessions usually sell out, so it is best to reserve a spot online at www.hawksnest tubing. com. It is always best to check the website in case weather conditions, including snow and
rain and warm temperatures, forces the park to close. Tickets are refundable is the park is forced to close. Pro tips My wife and I took the plunge on Jan. 26 and it was a blast. I recommend getting there a bit early and get to the front of the line as we did. We did the first three runs in about 10 minutes and then took the moving carpet back up to the second run and did the second and third runs a few more times as many people were still waiting for their first ride. Others stick to the shorter runs. But the lines quickly thin out and there was very little wait time to experience the fun. It seemed some people called it quits after an hour or so and that lessened the wait time even more. Dress warmly, and in layers, as you are in the mountains. Seven Devils sits at an elevation of almost 4,000 feet. We did the 2 p.m. session and the temperature was 27 with a wind chill of 17. But the wind did subside near the end of the session. You can go inside and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. I recommend wearing sun glasses. A rider can sit in the tub or lie on top of the tube for more speed. The lanes are groomed after each session and there are snow berms between the lanes for safety. It’s very kid friendly. There is still plenty of winter left to take the plunge. Visit Paul Nielsen's Instagram to watch a video of him sliding through the snow at Hawknest Snow Tubing Park. @ripig1979
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SPORTS Union County Weekly • Feb. 1, 2019 • Page 1B
SWIMMING
Hamblin wants olympic trials, driver's license by Lee Noles Contributor
MONROE – On a wet winter’s day, Kaylee Hamblin meticulously tests her parking skills as her father, Troy, patiently sits in the passenger seat. Hamblin, the oldest of eight, carefully pulls the family car perfectly into an open space. “Only 230 more days” Hamblin says with a prideful smile of turning 16. “Yep. I have it on countdown.” A driver’s license may be the only thing distracting Hamblin’s laser focus away from swimming. For the most part, though, she is a nose-to-the grindstone athlete who practices seven times a week both morning and nights at the Mecklenburg Swim Association. She lifts weights another five times a week at Parkwood High School, where she excels with a 4.25 GPA. The hard work in the pool is paying off for Hamblin, who has never lost a 100-yard breaststroke swim for the Rebels. She will take her first step toward defending last see HAMBLIN, Page 4B
Forest Hills point guard Nas Tyson holds off Butler defender Raquan Brown. Tyson scored 21 points and added eight rebounds and five assists in the Yellow Jackets’ 99-77 win over Butler on Jan. 26. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
BOYS BASKETBALL
Forest Hills takes the sting out of Bulldogs by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Kaylee Hamblin is the defending 3A state champion in the 100-yard breaststroke, an event she is nationally ranked in. Photo courtesy of Troy Hamblin
WINGATE – Forest Hills jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and never looked back in an impressive wire-to-wire 97-77 statement win over Butler on Jan. 26. The Yellow Jackets are the defending 2A champions with many of the same pieces back, but the game, played to a ca-
pacity crowd at Wingate University’s Cuddy Arena, was supposed to be a back-and-forth battle between two elite area teams. Instead, it turned into a one-sided affair early and often as Forest Hills attacked relentlessly on both sides of the floor. The Yellow Jackets overwhelmed the Bulldogs in the beginning Nas Tyson and Jamylan Blakeney excelling in the
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first half. Tyson had 12 points, four rebounds and four assists as he masterfully directed the relentless Yellow Jacket attack. Blakeney, the 6-foot-7 superstar in the making, canned a 3-pointer to show off his outside range and finished the first half with
13 points and three rebounds. Behind their play, the Yellow Jackets got the lead up to 35-19 midway through the second quarter but Butler, led by superstar forward Raquan Brown, wouldn’t go quietly and went on a 20-11 run to close the half only down 46-39. Brown scored 13 of his game-high 29 points in the first half, and was becoming a matchup problem as he attacked the basket getting the Jackets out of rhythm and in a little foul trouble as Blakeney, and guards Cam Robinson and Jai Rorie would all end up with four fouls. “I thought the one word to describe them tonight was they were very, very resilient,” said see STING, Page 3B
Cavs fall to Cougars, but remain tied for first in SCC by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
WAXHAW – The Cuthbertson girls basketball team opened the season with a loss, but reeled off 16 straight wins before Dane Bertolina and Charlotte Catholic stopped the streak with a 44-43 win, tying themselves with the Cavs atop the tightly contested Southern Carolinas race. The Cavs (16-2) started the game well through much of the first quarter, but really
Cuthbertson sophomore post Maddie Dellinger looks for room against a tough Catholic defense. She scored seven points in the 44-43 loss to Catholic. She is the Cavs’ top scorer at 11.8 points and six rebounds per game. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
struggled in the second frame with Catholic’s trapping defense and hot shooting. With the Cavs often unable to get into their offensive flow, the Cougars reeled off a 17-3 run to take a 24-12 lead that Cuthbertson fought all game to recover from. “I thought we executed our game plan well other than that four- or five-minute stretch with all of the turnovers,” said Cavs coach Joel Allen. “We can’t do that against good teams like see CAVS, Page 2B
Panthers seeking third straight wrestling crown by Lee Noles Contributor
Bailey Wicker, Tripp Collins, Nate Huntley and James Price were an integral part of Piedmont's run to a state title a year ago. Lee Noles/UCW photo
MONROE – The last seven years have seen the Piedmont High wrestling program corral seven conference titles, four regional crowns and three state championships. The reasons for success are obvious to Piedmont coach Jamie Belk. One is the hard-working wrestlers who come into the program, but Belk talks just as much about the community and school support his team receives. He also expounds on the experienced coaching staff who help him at practices and
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meets. Then he hits upon an idea that brings all those reasons together. Belk describes the lasting effect the middle and elementary school programs he helped start with former coaches Todd Stokes and Jim Swayney in 2008 as a catalyst behind the string of titles. The coaches initiated the program to introduce younger athletes to wrestling while gaining match experience. The recent results are hard to argue against, as back-to-back state championships in 2017 and 2018 were chalked full of wrestlers who have been there since ele-
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mentary school. Belk relates the idea of a youth program more to the building blocks of a pyramid than a feeder system. The base forms in elementary school, where students learn the terminology and technique of the sport. The practices in the elementary school level are similar to a tutorial as students become aware of stances and takedowns. Meet experience is added almost block by block in middle school, where the wrestlers participate in as many as 40 matches at AAU tournaments throughout North Carolina. Belk said the wrestlers come into the varsity program with almost 120 matches already under their belt. “All our coaches do a good job of preaching expectations and how to do certain things,” Belk said. “And see WRESTLING, Page 3B
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Cuthbertson sophomore Will Heyward takes the ball strong to the basket against Charlotte Catholic. Heyward finished with 16 points, but the Cavs fell on a buzzer-beater on Jan. 25. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
Cuthbertson boys trying to get over the hump by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
WAXHAW – The Cuthbertson boys basketball team just went through the gauntlet of Southern Carolinas basketball, facing Weddington, Sun Valley and Charlotte Catholic in consecutive games. Those teams are all tied atop the league standings with one loss, but each game against the Cavs was a tough one. On Jan. 18, against Weddington, the Cavs led by two points at the half, but got outscored by 10 in the third quarter and never could quite catch back up, falling 53-48. Against Sun Valley one Jan. 22, the Cavs fought back again, but fell 64-58. The loss to the Spartans was the 11th of the season that the Cavs (6-12 overall and 2-6 in Southern Carolinas play) have surrendered by 11 points or less and many have been even closer. Against Charlotte Catholic on Jan. 25, the Cavs came out sluggish. After scoring just five points in the second quarter, they trailed 2514 at the half. But they fought back, outscoring the Cougars 24-11 in the third quarter and holding the lead well into the fourth frame. Both teams traded the lead until the final seconds, when Catholic forward David Pino connected on just his fifth 3-pointer of the season, this one left open on the wing as the buzzer sounded to let Catholic escape with a 56-53. It was the 12th loss by 11 or fewer points, and another stinger to coach Mike Helms and his guys as they seem so close to breaking through but can’t quite get there. “Three games in a row we’ve played pretty darn well and we just can’t get a reward,” he said. “We played Weddington, Sun Valley and Catholic - the three teams that have one conference loss - and we played all of them right down to the wire. We deserve a reward. That one tonight, with that shot, we’d take our chances on every time. “We told the kids, ‘Listen, overall we’re are playing well. If we keep playing well it’s going
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Cuthbertson sophomore JP Haggarty scores two of his team-high 18 points, all of which came in the second half, and added a double-double with 10 rebounds. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
to fall our way.’ It’s just one of those things. That’s our league. Every game is like this. The teams that are winning the close ones are sitting at the top and the rest of us are looking up.” The Cavs were led by sophomore JP Haggarty who scored 18 points, all of which came in the second half, and added 10 rebounds while sophomore Will Heyward added 16. “They are good players,” Helms said of his young stars in the making. “Will played really well tonight. He had a little lull in the middle of the season, but right now he is playing well and that’s good to see. But, those two sophomores are really good. JP, like a lot of young kids, is a little inconsistent. He’ll have 25 one night and six the next. He’s a kid we need to put points on the board for us to be good. Will is a glue guy. He’s a good defender, he’s hard nosed and he’s coming and he’s going to keep coming so those guys are definitely a plus.” Senior guard Martin Flax scored 15 in the loss to Catholic as Cuthbertson’s big three scored 49 of the Cavs 53 points. Flax is leading the team with 13 points per
game and also averages over three assists while shooting 46 percent from the field. “Martin has played extremely consistent this year and has been really good for us,” Helms said. “He’s averaging about 15 or 16 points in the league when it matters and is really having a good year for us.” Haggarty is the team’s No. 2 scorer at about 10 points and six rebounds per game. Junior forward Tyrell Dawson and senior guard Jaelin Goode have played well and both average about eight points each while Matthew Starnes and Josh Cureton have been solid role players all season. But, for whatever reason, the Cavs can’t get the bounce to go their way just yet. They have winnable upcoming games with Piedmont (Feb. 1), Monroe (Feb. 5) and at Parkwood (Feb. 8) before they travel to Catholic on Feb. 12. Helms knows his team is playing well and close to turning it around. It just takes that one bounce. “It’s just one of those things, but hopefully we find that bounce really soon,” he said.
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Catholic and expect to win because they’re not going to beat themselves.” Cuthbertson came out hot in the second half after falling behind 2616 at the break, going on a 7-0 run to open the quarter. Bertolina, an Appalachian State commit who the Cavs man-marked while breaking off into a four-person zone behind her, had trouble getting her shot off but closed the third quarter with a falling, unbalanced corner 3-pointer at the buzzer that gave the Cougars a seven-point lead. Bertolina, who led Catholic with 17 points, hit four of the Cougars eight 3-pointers on the night including another where she was fouled and completed the fourpoint play. “If people are going to beat us, that’s how their going to do it by getting hot from (3-point range),” Allen said. “That’s what they did here last year, too. Some of those shots tonight, I mean what can you do?” But the Cavs never went away, although they were down six points with three minutes to play. Kailyn McKinney scored her only bucket of the night on a 3-pointer with 1:39 to play that cut the lead to 43-40. Lauryn Hardiman would tie the games moment later on a backdoor layup on which she was fouled. The and-one free throw tied the score with under a minute to go, but the Cavs fouled Clara Flatou, who made one of two free throws. The Cavs had a look at the basket with some contact, but no call was made although the officials remained huddled on the floor after the final whistle but waved the game, and possible foul, off. Hardiman led the Cavs with 16 points while Maddie Dellinger (11 points), Kayla Young (nine points) and Lillian Anderson (four points and 12 rebounds) all played well. And, in the grand scheme of things, the loss may not be all that bad. The Cavs remain tied with Catholic with identical 7-1 conference marks. Weddington and Marvin Ridge are in the picture, but the Cougars and Cavs will meet again on Feb. 12 to likely decide the conference champion and the coveted first-round bye and home court advantage Cuthbertson enjoyed last season as Southern Carolina champions. “These girls expect to win,” Allen said. “They’ve won in middle school and we’ve won a lot of games the past two years. I’m never going to hit the panic button with them, even when we’re down big. I know they will come back if they keep in our system. “We try not to talk about streaks too much, but with 16 games everyone knows you have a 16-game win streak. We can hit the reset button and honestly sometimes losing does you good. The worst thing we can do is let this linger. We have to hit the reset button and keep doing what we’re doing.”
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Union Academy’s Derek Young Jr. just scored his 1,000th career point midway through his junior season. Photo courtesy of Union Academy
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Forest Hills coach Matt Sides. “We jumped on them early and they came right back just like we knew they would. We got to halftime and they guys in the locker room were a little down because we had lost some of the momentum. The guys got in there, looked at each other and said, ‘You knew we weren’t going to blow them out right? Let’s go play’ I love that.” But Brown and the Bulldogs came out firing in the second half. Butler guard Christian Peters hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 50-45 early in the third quarter as the momentum seemed to be shifting. “Butler is good, tough and well-coached and No. 1 Raquan Brown made some tremendous plays,” Sides said. “We knew they would fight back and they did, but I thought we responded. We didn’t go into a shell, they were resilient. We got into some foul trouble there, but the guys who came in were resilient, too, because Butler was making another run there in the third quarter. I was just happy and thought we showed some really good mental toughness.” Peters tried to keep the Bulldogs in it as he connected on four second half 3-pointers and finished with 12 points. Jordan McPhatter added 12 points as did Brayden Dixon, who added seven rebounds, four assists and three steals to his effort. Freshman Patrick Wessler played well at times inside and finished with six points and eight rebounds as a fill-in starter for Rajuan Conner, Butler’s second-leading scorer on the season who sat out with an injured ankle. Brown was sensational all night, connecting on 12 field goals, mostly heavily contested with contact in the lane. He led all scorers with his 29 points and added six rebounds. But all of it wasn’t enough. The Yellow Jackets quickly regrouped and, with the help of senior Trey Belin who
scored 13 of his 21 points after the break, went on an 18-8 run and get the game back in their hands. Belin, who connected on four 3-pointers on the night, hit one to cap that run and get the score to 68-53, which set off the raucous crowd that was heavily in favor of the Jackets. Sides said the game is a special for the seniors, who each year look forward to playing their final game at Cutty Arena after seeing so many before them go out victorious. “We try to have a sense of normalcy about it, but once a year we get to play over here and Wingate is just tremendous with us,” Sides said. “The partnership between our school and there school is tremendous for letting us come over here and play. This is a special moment. It’s different because it’s the last time our seniors will ever play on the court so it is a little different and a little special and a playoff type atmosphere against a team that - if Butler were a 2A school at our level - would be a state-championship type team in a great environment.” After Belin’s big three that capped the Yellow Jackets run, the game never got back within single figures. Blakeney led the way with 24 points and eight rebounds, but Belin scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds and Tyson contributed 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Rorie scored 14 points and Richardson added 10 as all five starters were in double figures. Playing without super reserve Keeshawn Tyson, the Yellow Jackets got big minutes from Jalen Huntley (seven points) and junior guards Dillon Wright and Brandon Barrier. “I’m pleased with how we’re playing,” Sides said. “In December we went through a little stretch where we were trying to find our identity and our roles. That happens, but we’re starting to find it. Hopefully we stay healthy down the stretch and keep getting better.”
MONROE – Union Academy three-sport star Derek Young Jr. hit 8-of-9 shots from the field and scored 17 points in the Cardinals’ 82-57 rout of Langtree Charter on Jan. 22. Along the way, Young passed the 1,000-point club midway through his junior season. A 6-foot-4, 185-pound inside-outside player, Young also had six rebounds, three assists and three steals in the win. It’s that kind of versatility that is making him a household name in three sports. He’s also a football star and a state champion sprinter. Young leads the Cardinals basketball team with 15.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and nearly two blocked shots per game.
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importantly how to perform when it is time to perform.” Tripp Collins began wrestling in the youth program in third grade. He said it was in middle school when he started to learn how to handle situations on the mat. Collins remembers scenarios the coaching staff developed, like handling takedowns, or getting out of a pin. The years in the middle and elementary school program are paying off for Collins as the sophomore is the top ranked wrestler in the 113-pound division in the state 3A classification by rankwrestler. com. He is also 51-3 this season as of Jan. 24. “There are times when I go out and wrestle, I have five or six years more experience than my opponents,” Collins said. “I think it really does help. Wrestling is a mindset, and when you come out knowing you have a couple of more years of experience than other guys, it helps with your confidence, and wrestling has a lot to do with confidence.” Bailey Wicker is another of Piedmont’s wrestlers who have benefited from the youth program. Wicker started in fifth grade, won two AAU state championships while wrestling in middle school and then proceeded to win two more state titles after joining the varsity program as a freshman. Last year as a sophomore, he was one of the Panthers most dynamic grapplers, winning conference and regional championships before finishing as the state runner-up in the 106-pound weight class. He is 32-9 this season and ranked fourth in the state. “It’s a family thing here,” Wicker said. “Knowing each other through elementary and middle school helps a lot. And it’s great to win together.” Nate Huntley is one of the newer guys of the program despite wrestling for the Pan-
thers for the last four years. Huntley transferred to Piedmont as a freshman, but noticed right away the strong camaraderie. He is 45-10 this year and ranked fourth in the 126-pound weight class. “One big family,” Huntley said. “That is how we describe it. When I came here as a freshman, I didn’t know anyone, and then through wrestling I was able to make a lot of new friends.” Belk said scheduling opponents sometimes proves difficult because of an unwillingness from some teams to go against a program so well established as his own. He’s turned the scheduling setback into a positive by securing matches against some of North Carolina’s top programs. Piedmont has wins over former state champions West Forsyth and Jack Britt among their host of victories. West Forsyth won state titles in 2016 and 2017. Jack Britt’s came in 2015. The competition isn’t limited to other teams, as Belk has wrestlers with varied techniques and sizes go against each other in practice. At a particular workout, Wicker’s expertise on the mat was set up against Ross’ stand-up style. “They can help them grow, plus you have different sizes and shapes,” Belk said. “And ultimately it helps everyone out.” The focus now for the program is a third straight state title. According to records kept by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, only seven schools have won three or more consecutive state championships since the dual-team format began in 1990. Piedmont would like nothing more than to add an eighth to the list. “That is what we are driven toward,” said team captain senior James Price, who is 31-1 and ranked third this season in the 195-pound weight class. “We have all these names on the wall and we want to continue what they have done. Also, more recently with three state championships, we want to add another.”
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year’s 3A state championship in the event this weekend, when she swims at the 3A Western Regional meet in Charlotte. “I was surprised for it to happen in one year,” Hamblin said. “I wasn’t expecting that. But I had a lot I wanted to accomplish as far as goals, but I am glad I was able to accomplish them.” It’s easy to understand why Hamblin, a sophomore, has been taken aback by her recent success. Gymnastics was her first passion, and it appeared it would stay that way until injuries and a growth spurt had her coach recommending a different path for the then 8-year-old. “She mentioned I should swim,” Hamblin said. “I don’t why, but she did.” Hamblin took the advice wholeheartedly and joined a local yearround YMCA club in Omaha, Neb., where she tried backstroke. “Too boring,” Hamblin said. Freestyle followed. “Too popular,” she added. After ruling out butterfly, breaststroke was the only one left. Hamblin became hooked. “You get it or you don’t,” she said of the technically driven stroke. “And I get it … It’s my favorite. Even if I couldn’t do it, I still like the breaststroke.” Susie Rhoads took over as Parkwood’s coach this season. Although Rhoads has known Hamblin for a couple of years, she still marvels at her technique. “Her timing is really good,” Rhoads said. “When you watch breaststroke, if their timing is off you can tell. Some people in breaststroke can have a good
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pull or a good stroke, but she has both. It’s all coordinated very well.” Hamblin dominated last season in a talent-laden conference, which included state champion Charlotte Catholic, as well as Marvin Ridge and Weddington. All three programs finished in the top four at the state meet. She followed with another easy win at regionals before capturing the state championship in a time of 1:03.08a good two seconds ahead of second place. Hamblin has continued her strong showing by swimming the fastest time in 2018 in North Carolina (1:01.2) and the fourth-fastest in the nation for her age group (15-16 year olds). Hamblin credits the weightlifting class she attends with football players at Parkwood as a big reason for cutting more than two seconds off her time since last February. “It was rough start, but now it’s paying off every day,” Hamblin said of lifting weights. The success has Hamblin hoping to cut another second to make her eligible for the U.S. Olympic Trials. She knows making it will be a challenge after the U.S. won gold and bronze in 2016 in the event and features Olympic champion and world record holder, Lilly King, who Hamblin admires. If the trials become a reality, it would bring Hamblin’s journey full circle after the recent announcement the event will take place in Omaha. “I’m really excited if I could make it,” said Hamblin, who moved to North Carolina in 2015. “I would have a chance to go back to my hometown and see all my old friends and old coaches who helped me get started.” The talent and leadership Hamblin possesses hasn’t been lost on her Rebel teammates as they named her
captain this season. It’s a role her large family has prepared her for. The group includes 14-year-old Emilee, a Parkwood swimmer, and 13-year-old Gavin, who plays flag football. Gage, 11, and Aliya, 10, are into soccer while Adelyn, 7, dances. Three-year old Maysie and three-month-old Jack tag along with Troy and his wife, Sarah, to the numerous sporting events. “We put 1,000 miles on the car this month just going back and forth for swimming,” Troy Hamblin said. Kaylee and Emilee do their part by babysitting and helping the younger ones fix breakfast in the morning. The extra leadership has translated to the Rebels, where Rhoads said Kaylee is a big asset. “She’ll make a great coach someday,” Rhoads said. “We will be practicing our diving and she would say ‘Hey, you need to correct this.’” Rebel sophomore swimmer Eva Suler describes Kaylee as a motivational person. “She knows techniques that a lot of us don’t know,” Suler said. “She is encouraging as well. She is always showing us things that will make our stroke better.” As the season closes, Hamblin said the only drawback she’s faced is trying to live up to other people’s expectations. “When you win it as a freshman, people come up and say, you should win it as a sophomore, junior and senior,” Hamblin said. “But they don’t know who is coming up each year, but I also see that as a challenge.” The possibility of qualifying for the Olympic trials isn’t the only event in the near future for Hamblin. “I’m definitely looking forward to (getting a license),” Hamblin said. “I will get to drive everywhere and get to go places on my own.”
When you win it as a freshman, people come up and say, you should win it as a sophomore, junior and senior. But they don’t know who is coming up each year, but I also see that as a challenge.”
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CATA boys win, girls second at RRC finals SALISBURY – The CATA boys won the Rocky River Conference swimming and diving championships while the girls took second on Jan. 24 at the Rowan Aquatic Club YMCA. The Cougars were led by Anika Farley and Megan Rink on the girls side and Steven Bausinger and Blake Teague on the boys side as each claimed individual and relay titles. Farley won the 200 IM while Rink was victorious in the 100 butterfly and the two teamed to win a pair of relays. The combined with Grace Powell and Katherine Harman to win the 200 medley relay and the same foursome took first in the 200 freestyle relay. Bausinger took conference gold in both the 200 IM and in the 100 butterfly while Teague won the 500 freestyle. The two paired with Jack Wild and Carson Brackenbush to win the 200 medley relay. Wild, Brackenbush, Josh Likes and Bausinger took first in the 200 freestyle relay while Likes, Caleb Huff, Trent DeMario and Brackenbush claimed first in the 400 freestyle relay. Camden Williams was the only individual winner from Forest Hills as he took first in the 200 freestyle relay. Overall, the CATA boys scored 202 points and beat out West Stanly (180), Mount Pleasant (115), Forest Hills (107) and East Montgomery (86) for the conference title. The girls scored 162 and finished second to West Stanly (232). The rest of the conference finished with Mount Pleasant (119), Forest Hills (50) and East Montgomery (30).
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Sunday Poker Fox's Alley Bowling Bar & Grill holds a weekly Sunday Poker event. 704-776-9518 5-8 p.m.; 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe
Feb. 11 Cornhole Mondays The Trail House holds a weekly cornhole tournament with beer specials. 704-7764655 7-9 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Pub Poker Growler USA hosts Pub Poker with drink specials. Get free tickets at www.eventbrite. com. 704-494-9445 7-10 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Feb. 12 Grand Opening Reafield Dental celebrates its grand opening with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. 980-500-3999 10:30-11 a.m.; 9925 Rea Road, Waxhaw Trivia Night Big Pop Trivia brings Trivia Night to The Trail House. 704776-4655 8-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Feb. 14 Taproom Trivia Sweet Union Brewing hosts Taproom Trivia. Play for
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Feb. 17 Sunday Poker Fox's Alley Bowling Bar & Grill holds a weekly Sunday Poker event. 704-776-9518 5-8 p.m.; 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe
Feb. 18 Cornhole Mondays The Trail House holds a weekly cornhole tournament with beer specials. 704-7764655 7-9 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Pub Poker Growler USA hosts Pub Poker with drink specials. Get free tickets at www. eventbrite.com. 704-4949445 7-10 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Feb. 19 Trivia Night Big Pop Trivia brings Trivia Night to The Trail House. 704776-4655 8-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Feb. 21 Taproom Trivia Sweet Union Brewing hosts Taproom Trivia. Play for bragging rights or drink your sorrows away. 704-628-5211 8-10 p.m.; 13717 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail
LOUD&LIVE Feb. 1
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• Evening Muse: Christy Snow & Rene Russell; C.Shreve the Professor & FLLS • Milestone Club: Something Went Wrong w/Van Huskins • Moochies Tavern: U-Phonik • Neighborhood Theatre: Donna the Buffalo & The Gary Douglas Band • Snug Harbor: Blow Your Head; Young Bull • Southern Range: Dan Staton Duo • Stooges Pub: Badcash • Temple Mojo: Mark & Brian • Trail House: Pluto for Planet • Treehouse Vineyards: Joe Donelan • Visulite: Liz Cooper & The Stampede
• Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Milestone Club: The Native Howl w/King Cackle & Kyle Perkins Band • Neighborhood Theatre: Erika Wennerstrom • Trail House: FireByrd
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bragging rights or drink your sorrows away. 704-628-5211 8-10 p.m.; 13717 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail
• Beantown Tavern: Static Pool • Evening Muse: Fine Lines & RevelWood Mission; The Vagabond Saints’ Society • Growler USA: Kris Atom • Mac’s Speed Shop: Embarrassment of Riches • Milestone Club: DJ Teddy & Mike Boyer; Pullover w/ Woolbright • Neighborhood Theatre: Randy Franklin, The Sardines and The Mannish Boys • Queen’s South: Lipstick on a Pig • Roasted Bone: Next O’ Kin • Snug Harbor: Indigo Jo w/ Rob • Southern Range: RJ Adams • Stooges Pub: Tantrum • Trail House: Decarlo • Treehouse Vineyards: Monkey Time Band • Vintner’s Hill: River Ratz • Visulite: Nevermind
Feb. 4 • Evening Muse: Open mic w/ Echo 2 Locate • Neighborhood Theatre: The Monday Night Allstars • Stooges Pub: Open mic
Feb. 5 • Milestone Club: Compactor w/ Xambuca • Neighborhood Theatre: The Lil Smokies & Michigan Rattlers • Snug Harbor: GLBL w/ Ahuf; Featherpocket w/ Ginny
Feb. 7 • Evening Muse: The Contenders & Elise Davis • Milestone Club: Lassyu w/ The Dirty Low Down • Neighborhood Theatre: Daley + JMSN • Seaboard: Mike Waters
Feb. 9 The Underground: Bryce Vine
Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Milestone Club: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • The Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Growler USA: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard: 212 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Roasted Bone: 350 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw • Queen’s South: 1201 N. Broome St.
Valentine’s Day 2019 Join us at Mario’s Italian Restaurant & John’s Place
Friday, February 14th Tuesday February 17th for Valentine’s Day specials Featuring an expanded holiday menu with specialty appetizers and entrees
ATTENTION INDIAN TRAIL RESIDENTS Bulk & E Waste Pick Up See scheduled picked up dates below: *No reservations Required* Items are picked up curbside on regularly scheduled recycle day
ORANGE RECYCLE WEEK- FEBRUARY 4-8 GREEN RECYCLE WEEK- FEBRUARY 11-15
LIMITED SEATING BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW 704-847-4884
2945 Matthews-Weddington Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 www.eatmariospizza.com
If you have any questions regarding what is accepted and how to prepare items please call GB USA at 704-708-5872 or Indian Trail Town Hall at 704-821-5401 Also, the list of acceptable and unacceptable items is online at www.indiantrail.org on the solid waste page