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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Jan. 25 to 31: Matthews • 7 Eleven, 1700 Windsor Square Drive – 97 • 7-Eleven, 11208 E Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • Cmak European Deli, 1544 Matthews Mint Hill Road – 98 • Comfort Inn, 1718 Windsor Crossing Drive – 94 • Dunkin Donuts, 9005 E Independence Blvd. – 96 • Great Harvest Bread, 110 Matthews Station St. – 97 • Harris Teeter (meats/seafoods), 5920 Weddington Monroe Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (produce), 5920 Weddington Monroe Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (produce) 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Hinsons Drive In, 12420 E Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • Starbucks Coffee, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • The Belle Grille, 3022 Weddington Road – 95 Indian Trail • Chinatown Buffet, 140 N.C. 74 E. – 93 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 6610 Old Monroe Road – 97 • Harris Teeter (produce), 6610 Old Monroe Road – 98 • Subway (Walmart), 2101 Younts Road – 96 • Walmart Supercenter (deli), 2101 Younts Road – 94 • Zaxby's, 13967 E. Independence Blvd. – 97
MONROE – Representatives from town councils in Indian Trail, Weddington and Wesley Chapel have spoken out against a proposed senior living center that would bring 182 units to Beulah Church Road. Twin Lakes Farm LLC wants to develop nearly 8.4 acres in hopes of building the three-story, 70,000-square-foot center, but it has to get approval from the Union County Board of Commissioners. The board held a public hearing Feb. 4. “We feel this provides seniors with an op-
tion to pay one monthly price that would allow them to cover most of their expenses while enjoying a number of amenities,” said Mark Kime, landscape architect with LandDesign in Charlotte. The Twin Lakes Independent Senior Living Center would allow the residents to engage in group exercises, shopping excursions, entertainment outings and restaurant-style dining. There will be an activity lawn, nature trail and sidewalks. Eight people spoke during the Feb. 4 public hearing, including two in support see SENIORS, Page 3A
Let's find Show your community some love root cause of litter by Quint Studer Contributor
Most of us love our community and want the best for it. It’s our home. It’s where we live, work, learn, play and raise our families. And yet, it’s easy to go about our daily lives without ever stopping to think, “What can I do to make my community better?” I get it. We are all busy. And it’s easy to assume that someone else will do what needs doing. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from my work with communities across the U.S., it’s this: We are all owners. We don’t need an official title. We don’t have to be assigned a task. We don’t have to be wealthy. We all have gifts to share and the ability to make a difference in the lives of others.
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A small but determined group of concerned citizens braved freezing temperatures and a lot of mud to remove over 25 bags of litter from Olive Branch Road on Jan. 26. Photo courtesy of Loretta Melancon
My dream is that, in honor of Valentine’s Day, every citizen would do just one small thing to make their community better. We all know that random acts of kindness
have positive ripple effects that reach far and wide, often unexpectedly so. Could you imagine the amazing results if everyone took part in a mass outpouring of love
and positivity? I’m not talking about big, complicated improvements. If you’re a homeowner, you know see LOVE, Page 5A
My background in nursing has urged me to reflect on the long-standing approach in modern medicine of putting BandAids on chronic conditions to control symptoms. Now there is a focus that many docs have adopted called “functional medicine,” where finding and treating the “root cause” of an illness is the goal, using education, lifestyle and dietary changes as the tools. During the past two years, I have worked actively with a citizens’ group called Litter Busters of Union County. While we continue to explore how to best educate, create awareness and minimize roadside litter in Union County, it has become obvious that unless we discover and address the “root cause,” we have a never-ending see LITTER, Page 5A
Neighbors aren't celebrating this wedding proposal by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – A wedding venue proposed for five acres off Weddington Road has some neighbors worried about traffic, noise and the serving of beer and wine to guests. Emil and Cornelia Popa, of Matthews, are trying to rezone the residential property at 3110 Weddington Road in hopes of adding
a 5,000-square-foot building to hold weddings. The existing home on the property would be used as a bridal area. They estimate the venue operating between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with no more than 200 guests due to the parking lot size. Pastor Sharon Covington serves as station manager for the see WEDDING, Page 3A
Monroe • Bi-Lo (deli), 1642 Dickerson Blvd. – 94 • Fox's Alley, 1901 Skyway Drive – 98.5 • New China Restaurant, 1684 W. Franklin St. – 100 • Oasis Of Monroe, 116 S. Main St. – 98.5 • Unionville Grocery, 4710 Unionville Road – 99
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The Twin Lakes Independent Senior Living Center would allow seniors access to dining, fitness and other amenities without leaving the property. Photo courtesy of Union County
The five-acre parcel proposed for a wedding venue is marked by a black square. Gray depicts developed land, while dark green is undeveloped and light green is underdeveloped. Photo courtesy of Union County
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proved economic incentive grants not to exceed $115,000 over five years, beginning in fiscal year 2022. Representatives with Monroe-Union County Economic Development told city and county leaders that Duke Sandwich Productions was considering other locations and incentives were a very important factor to the company's decision. However, a company official told city council that Monroe carried sentimental value to its CEO. “Actually, we were just considering Monroe because our CEO went to university here,” said Jesus Concepcion, chief human resources officer. “He wanted to put roots here in Monroe.” CEO Andrew Smart not only graduated from Wingate University in 2001, but he's also a member of its board of trustees. Concepcion spoke on behalf of the company at both public hearings. County Commissioner Jerry Simpson asked Concepcion about the sourcing of the company's raw materials. “A lot of our sources are from Atlanta, but we also have sources here in the Monroe area,” Concepcion told county commissioners. “That's why it just makes sense to bring our business up here.” The project could start in second quarter 2019, creating 10 new jobs that pay an average of $17 per hour.
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MONROE – Duke Sandwich Productions is considering investing $5 million to acquire and retrofit the Great American Snacks building on Simpson Street. City and county leaders have offered economic incentives to sweeten the deal. Great American Snacks announced in June 2018 that it would close Monroe operations in September and move production to other factories. The company cited the "the age of the building and challenging infrastructure." Duke Sandwich Productions plans to install state-of-the-art process equipment into the 110,000-square-foot building, according to Evan Mozingo, new projects manager for Monroe-Union County Economic Development. The company, based in Greenville, S.C., makes food products for supermarkets and restaurants. “This location is attractive to the company because of its close proximity to the greater Charlotte market,” said Ron Mahle, assistant director for Monroe-Union County Economic Development. “This facility would be used initially for the production of fresh salads, sauces, spreads and dips, in addition to other lines as market demand increases.” Monroe and Union County each ap-
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WAXHAW – Abernethy Properties awarded Monroe firefighter Bryan Kindley with its Hero of the Month award. Kindley was nominated three times for his service and commitment to the community, according to Sarah Abernethy. He received gifts from 701 Main, Provisions, Stacks, Emmet's Social Table, Mary O’Neills, Winning Awards, Fox's Pizza Den and Don Juilo's.
MONROE – Union County Public Schools won 20 Blue Ribbon Awards. as well as two Best of the Best Awards, from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association. UCPS’s communications team received Best of the Best awards in marketing for communications about realignment, as well as in the digital media engagement for the backto-school Facebook Live session. UCPS was the only school district in the state to win more than one Best of the Best award at the ceremony. The team won also won awards for electronic media, writing, photography, publications, graphic design and special events.
NAACP chapter leader wins Citizen of the Year MONROE – A Few Good Men Inc. selected Nathel Hailey Sr. as Citizen of the Year for 2018. Hailey believes in the basic principles of the organization's mission to influence the educational, political and socio-economic climate in Union County. He has served as president of the Union County Branch NAACP for nine years. He's also a member of Marshville Masonic Lodge #270, Hope Lodge #455B Order of Eastern Star, as well as Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Wadesboro. Hailey is the co-owner of Hailey’s Tax Service in Wadesboro. The Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held March 16 at the Old Armory Community Center, 500 S. Johnson St., Monroe, Tickets cost $30 or $240 for a table of eight. Contact Robert Heath at 704-882-5651 or heathrl62@ yahoo.com for details.
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Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day MONROE – More than 300 Girl Scouts of Union County celebrated World Thinking Day on Jan. 27 at the Union County Agricultural Center. World Thinking Day promotes changing the world for the better. Girl Scouts represented 40 countries, showcasing cultural facts, foods, dances and songs. Union County has three service units of Girl Scouts. This year’s World Thinking Day brought them together under the theme of leadership.
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Cutty girls, Warrior boys sprint to 3A titles
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The Cuthbertson girls and Weddington boys indoor track and field teams easily won 3A championships on Feb. 8, but Union County teams were very well represented. The Warrior boys scored 99 points, well ahead of runner-up Cuthbertson (56), Parkwood (17 points, 13th in the state), Marvin Ridge (nine, 19th), Piedmont (two, tied for 36th) and Monroe (one, tied for 41st). Weddington’s 4x800 relay team of Kris Durham, Jake Toomey, Will Mazur and Stephen Larson ran 8:09.69, nearly four seconds ahead of runner-up Asheville. Jackson O’Hara, Toomey, Emerson Douds and Durham teamed to win the 4x400 relay in 3:25.53, edging runner-up Cuthbertson by less than 0.5 seconds. Durham was sensational in the 1,600, finishing in 4:20.90 to win the race just ahead of Cuthbertson’s Kyle Stamper. Durham later took the 1,000-meter title, winning that race in 2:28.85, which was nearly three seconds ahead of the field. Douds added another title for the Warriors as the senior won the 300 (34.53 seconds). Cuthbertson’s 4x200 team of Brandon Black, Ashton Spangler, Aidan McNally and Christian Phelps ran 1:30.53, beating the field by nearly 1.5 seconds. The Cuthbertson girls won the meet with 102 points, well ahead of runner-up Parkland (76). Weddington (50, third), Marvin Ridge (19, seventh) and Piedmont (four, tied for 27th). The Cavs 4x800 team of Gabriella Castro, Madeline Hill, Leah Helms and Kaitlyn St. Hilaire ran 9:34.34, under a second better than runner-up Weddington. Helms broke out on her own to win the 1,600 race with a time of 5:11.05, more than three seconds ahead of Sarah Bechtel, who scored a runner-up finish for Weddington. Cuthbertson’s Netanya Linares won the high jump (5-04).
Weddington's Kyle Durham won state titles in the 1,000 and 1,600-meter runs, helped a pair of relay teams win gold and the Warriors cruise to the 3A title. Photo courtesy of Rick Spencer Marvin Ridge’s Lainie Baumgardner won the pole vault, which had seven county girls finish in the top eight. Baumgardner cleared 11-00 in the event, besting the field by four inches. Here are the all county placers: Boys • Shot put: Alec Mock, Weddington, third • Long Jump: Trevor Grant, Cuthbertson, sixth; Christian Phelps, Cuthbertson, eighth • Triple jump: Trevor Grant, Cuthbertson, third; Christian Phelps, Cuthbertson, fifth • High jump: Quinn Cokley, Marvin Ridge, fifth • Pole vault: Marcus Messke, Parkwood, second; Sergiy Mourdakhanian, Cuthbertson, T-sixth; Nick Callis, Weddington, T-sixth • 4x800 relay: Weddington, first; Cuthbertson, third, Marvin Ridge, fourth, Piedmont, eighth • 55 meter hurdles: Zach Barksdale, Parkwood, fifth; Joshua Marsh, Monroe, seventh 55 meters: Will Shipley, Weddington, third; Emerson Douds, Weddington, seventh • 4x200 relay: Cuthbertson, first; Parkwood, fourth; Weddington, seventh • 1,600 meters: Kyle Durham, Weddington, first; Kyle Stamper, Cuthbertson, second; Will Mazur, Weddington, seventh • 500 meters: Emerson Douds, Weddington, second • 1,000 meters: Kyle Durham, Weddington, first; Jake Toomey, Weddington, third; Jackson O’Hara, Weddington, sixth; Walker Lezotte, Cuthbertson, seventh • 300 meters: Emerson Douds, Weddington, first; Aidan McNally, Cuthbertson, fourth; Will Shipley, Weddington, seventh; Ryan Kobziak, Cuthbertson, eighth • 3,200 meters: Nate Jaster, Weddington, fifth • 4x400 relay: Weddington, first; Cuth-
bertson, second Girls • Long jump: Netanya Linares, Cuthbertson, sixth • Triple jump: Jade McLain, Cuthbertson, sixth • High jump: Netanya Linares, Cuthbertson, first; Alayna Rossi, Weddington, fourth; Caroline Smith, Weddington, sixth • Pole vault: Lainie Baumgardner, Marvin Ridge, first; Netanya Linares, Cuthbertson, second; Ava Studney, Cuthbertson, third; Isabel Crandall, Marvin Ridge, fourth; Sami Eberhard, Weddington, fifth; Isabella Ochsner, Marvin Ridge sixth; Emma Stone, Marvin Ridge, seventh • 4x800 relay: Cuthbertson, first; Weddington, second; Marvin Ridge, fourth • 55 meter hurdles: Netanya Linares, Cuthbertson, sixth • 55 meters: Jordyn Case, Weddington, seventh • 4x200 relay: Cuthbertson, fourth; Weddington, seventh • 1,600 meters: Leah Helms, Cuthbertson, first; Sarah Bechtel, Weddington, second; Madeline Hill, Cuthbertson, fourth; Gabriella Castron, sixth • 1,000 meters: Gabriella Castro, Cuthbertson, second; Sarah Bechtel, Weddington, third; Leah Helms, Cuthbertson, fourth; Katie Verrill, Piedmont, fifth; Riley Basinger, Marvin Ridge, sixth; Elizabeth Starkie, Weddington, seventh; Caroline Blanton, Marvin Ridge, eighth • 300 meters: Jordyn Case, Weddington, sixth • 3,200 meters: Anna Davis, Weddington, fourth; Madeline Hill, Cuthbertson, fifth • 4x400 relay: Cuthbertson, third; Weddington, fourth **Forest Hills and CATA represented the county in the 1A/2A meet. For CATA, Joel Simpson was seventh 300 meters, Jackson Hase was fifth 500 meters and the Cougars 4x400 relay team was seventh. For Forest Hills, Kimore' Ingram, fifth 55 meters and Ingram was eighth in the 300 meters. Trinity Gatewood placed fifth in the 55-meter hurdles.
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neighboring WDEX radio station. She was among four people speaking against the project during the Feb. 4 public hearing. “We are opposed to the wedding venue being there simply because (N.C.) 84 is extremely busy,” Covington said. Turning into the station is difficult. She has almost been rear-ended numerous times despite having her turning signals on. Numerous vehicles, including cars, trucks and school buses, have come into the station's driveway. She's also worried about overflow parking, since the venue will only have 50 parking spaces for up to 200 guests. Covington questioned the need for another wedding venue. The area has eight of them already, she said, including Victorian Crows Nest just three miles away. Neighbor Ladara McCain is con-
number of parking spaces from 182 to 83. Neighbor Julie Thomas was against this zoning. She reiterated that the project was merely apartments, not assisted living. “None of the staff is trained medically to anybody if they're having a heart attack or a stroke,” she said. If they need medical assistance, they will have to drive at least six miles to the nearest health facility, she said. Thomas mentioned this project wouldn't be in discussions if the term “senior” were not attached and this particular facility does not necessarily protect the residents from outdoor venturing due to extreme traffic. “If these residents want to walk anywhere, they have one choice – one choice and that Nena's Market, to go to a gas station, get popcorn and a soda,” Thomas said. Commissioner Stony Rushing could understand why the project would not need as much parking when there are so many amenities and services onsite. He said it also offers a lot of jobs. Rushing said he hopes those against the project will visit the site before passing judgment. cerned about noises and potential drunk driving. The applicant hopes to serve beer and wine at the venue but not liquor. “If alcoholic beverages are being served, I'm concerned about the safety of my grandchildren,” McCain said. “I'm totally against this wedding venue being in a residential area.” The Union County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval, but with a couple of conditions. Members want to ensure the venue is only used for weddings and prefer a permanent building, not a temporary structure or tent. The applicant told county commissioners Feb. 4 that the venue will comply with all county ordinances. He offered to add more parking to the project if that's what commissioners wanted him to do. Commissioners have yet to vote on the project, but Richard Helms told the applicant that he would like to see details about what the building would look like and the materials.
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Senate bill could fund school construction by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Republican state senators Todd Johnson of Union County and Dan Bishop of Mecklenburg County have signed on to a Senate plan that supporters say would pump billions of tax revenue into public school construction over nine years. Johnson and Bishop are two of 19 co-sponsors of Senate Bill 5 that would provide a pay-as-you-go method for funding school construction that would be divided among K-12 schools, community colleges, the University of North Carolina System and state agency buildings. SB 5 is different from a plan being pushed by Republican Speaker of the House Tim Moore. Late last year, Moore announced a plan to put a $1.9 billion education bond before the state’s voters in 2020. The specifics of that bond have not yet been announced. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has indicated he also supports putting an education bond before the voters. The money for public education in SB 5 would come from the State Capital and Infrastructure Fund, which was created in 2017 to mainly benefit the UNC system and state agencies. Annual SCIF spending would increase from its current 4 percent of General Fund revenues to 4.5 percent and SB 5 would add K-12 schools and community colleges to the fund. As the law stands now, the SCIF has approximately $237 million available this year, but supporters say that annual amount is projected to grow and the SCIF will have around $1 billion a year available by 2028. If approved, supporters say SB 5
would provide $6 billion of spending over nine years but that amount is not guaranteed as it is based on revenue growth projections. Johnson, who is in his first term in the General Assembly, said the Senate proposal is the most prudent way to fund school construction projects, especially with the state’s economy performing well. According to a 2015-2016 Statewide Facility Needs report the state’s 115 local K-12 school administrative units (LEA) had combined five-year needs of $8 billion. “I think pay as you go is the best route,” Johnson said. “This is instant money. The way I view it, the systems need money now. We don’t need it in three years, we need it now. It’s the smart thing to do.” Johnson also said the Senate plan is the most fiscally responsible way to go. “If you look at the plan Gov. Cooper and Speaker Moore have come together to work on, it’s a $1.9 billion bond but over the course of the bond you will pay out $1.3 billion in interest alone,” Johnson said. “And you are looking at two years minimum to get it voted on, get the bonds sold.” Under SB 5, the Department of Public Instruction would determine LEA allocation, which is something Johnson supports. Republican Mark Johnson is the current elected Superintendent of Public Instruction and leads the DPI. If a bond is issued and structured like previous bonds, each LEA receives a specific amount and that would be spelled out before the proposal is voted on. “Superintendent Johnson will have the authority to make it need based,” Johnson said. “The part that I really like about it is that it is not tiered based, it is based on a true need. Where is the highest need
State lawmakers talk about priorities after third week by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – With the North Carolina General Assembly just finishing its third week of work, several area members of the State House of Representatives talked about what they hope is accomplished in the coming weeks. Republicans no longer hold veto-proof super-majorities in either chamber after Democrats made gains in the House and Senate last fall. District 55 Republican State Rep. Mark Brody represents part of Union County and Anson County. Brody said he will continue to remove what he calls burdensome regulations that hamper economic growth in the state. He recently attended a reception for Union County elected officials sponsored by the Union County Chamber of Commerce. “We would like to accomplish a lot of things but we don’t know how far we are going to go because the makeup is different,” Brody said. “I’m working on a lot of regulatory reform. These folks here (chamber members) will benefit from the work I am doing in trying to reduce some of the unnecessary regulations. Not every regulation is bad but there are some that we can get rid of or streamline to accommodate the real needs of business and help us grow.” District 105 Democratic State Rep. Wesley Harris represents south Charlotte
at this point in time? I feel the superintendent is more able to identify those needs more so than the General Assembly because it is their system and they know exactly where those needs are.” House District 105 Rep. Wesley Harris believes funding public education projects through a bond is best for the state. Harris, a Democrat who is in his first term in the General Assembly, contends that bond money will get to needed projects more quickly as it is guaranteed amount of money. That in turn, he said, will also provide a greater economic impact for the state. “I stand more on the bond side,” Harris said. “I read over SB 5 and while it seems attractive on the surface to not have to pay interest to get the school funds, it’s pretty much the equivalent of buying a house using cash instead of getting a mortgage. You have to save up money before you can buy it. While you save money on the interest expense, it will take longer because you have to accumulate all the cash up front. “Being able to pass a bond will allow us to get the cash into the system a little faster. And these are investment projects and these projects will have a net economic benefit. That is the only reason North Carolina is allowed to borrow money for. At the end of the day, our net economic benefit is going to be greater than any interest expense that we are going to pay. It would be nice if we had the cash on hand. We don’t.” House District 69 Rep. Dean Arp was the lead sponsor in establishing the SCIF in 2017. The Monroe Republican who is in his fourth year in the General Assembly said school construction is a top priority. “I think it is important to help in school construction and we have always been involved in that,” Arp
and the freshman lawmaker lists Medicaid expansion as one of his top priorities. About 20 percent of the state’s residents are enrolled in Medicaid, and Democrats say more than 500,000 low-income residents would become eligible if the program is expanded. The federal government picks up 90 percent of the cost of the program and Harris said the remaining cost can be covered by negotiating with hospitals to fill the remainder of the gap. “We (Democrats) have introduced a Medicaid expansion bill,” Harris said. “I think it is a net economic benefit for us. It will give all our uninsured in North Carolina at least some access to healthcare. Our opinion is that it is already paid for, but the devil is in the details. We are optimistic that we can get it. We will see when that bill gets into committee how much bipartisanship there will be. People are talking across the aisle. That (expansion) will be the big battle of the session.” District 69 Republican State Rep. Dean Arp, of Monroe, said he is working with local law enforcement to craft legislation to address the state’s opioid crisis. “The opioid crisis is an important issue that we need to address,” Arp said. “I am going to be rolling some things out that we are working on. We need to have a soft approach to those who are addicted and caught up in this thing and help them with that addiction. But some of those who are drug pushers out there, we need to come down pretty hard on those. I hope to continue that type of philosophy in some of the laws that will roll out.”
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said. “We are continuing the conversation of what is needed. There are two fantastic proposals, and a couple of years ago I did the pay-asyou-go plan and that is current law. If we manage our debt properly and we look at this, we have a fantastic opportunity to do what we need to do. It’s too early too stake yourself out. The bond proposal hasn’t even been filed, so we don’t know what that looks like. It’s hard to make a comparison right now.” House District 55 Rep. Mark Brody, a Republican who represents a part of Union County and Anson County, said a pay-as-you-go method may be best for the state. “I tend to look to (North Carolina State Treasurer) Dale Folwell for some advice on the bonding, and of course Dale is coming out and
saying we are stretching ourselves pretty thin with a bond issue,” Brody said. “The pay as you go is something that Rep. Dean Arp put into our statues to set up the program. The Senate is looking towards that. I would say that pay as you go would be better.” But Brody also said it is too early in the process for him to make a final decision on the competing plans. “There are going to be a lot of questions that are going to be needed to be answered before we can do anything,” Brody said. “Who is going to get the money? How are we going to get the money? There are a lot of questions that need to be asked. We have 100 counties and 115 LEAs and everybody has a need.”
Watson restructures government, promotes leaders by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – Mark Watson spent most of his first 30 days as county manager trying to restructure local government. When Watson announced changes to the county's reporting structure publicly Feb. 4, he said it was the first day during his tenure that he had time to sit at his desk without having to go from meeting to meeting. Union County used a flat reporting structure from 1994 to 2013 that saw as many as 30 people reporting directly to the county manager. Watson said a restructuring in 2013 made oversight more efficient, but challenges remained. ”The purpose of improving the reporting structure is to make Union County government more open, more effective and more accountable,” Watson said, noting no additional fulltime positions are needed. Watson is empowering a deputy county manager and two assistant county manager to have operational authority. • Michelle Lancaster has been promoted to
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Brody is currently in his fourth term in the House after winning re-election with 65 percent of the vote last November. “I asked the Lord if he would give me an answer months ago and he hasn’t given me an answer, so that is probably an answer in itself,” Brody said. “Probably not.” But that could change. Brody said he could enter the race if a conservative voice doesn’t seek the nomination. The filing period begins in December and the primary is set for March 2020. Two Democrats – Sen. Terry Van Duyn of Asheville and former Sen. Cal Cunning-
deputy county manager after four years as assistant county manager. She'll oversee human services, strategic communications, information technology, as well as its tax and financial operations. • Brian Matthews becomes assistant county manager. He'll be responsible for building code enforcement, environmental health and zoning, planning, public works, facilities and fleet. He was executive director of growth management. • Michael James becomes assistant county manager. He'll be responsible for resident services, including the library, parks and recreation, Cooperative Extension, soil and water conservation, 911 communications, emergency management and the fire marshal. He was previously assistant to the county manager. Watson said adjustments will be made when necessary to ensure effective and efficient government. Commissioner Richard Helms said he looks forward to working with the new structure. He's thankful the county is recognizing some of its talented staff.
ham of Lexington – have already announced plans to run. “I really want to see who is running,” Brody said. “I am a conservative and I have a conservative voting record. We need someone who could team up with our candidate, Dan Forest, who I support for governor. We need somebody who can complement him on how we run the state. I have a vested interest in seeing this state succeed because I have been one of those, along with (representatives) Dean (Arp) and Craig (Horn) that were at the beginning when we started turning around the economy. So, I have a vested interest in seeing that through. Unless there is somebody who comes up and shines and says, ‘I will take up that mantle,’ we still keep it in the background.”
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something as simple as a fresh coat of paint can be a “quick fix” that makes a huge difference in how a room looks (and how you feel living in it). The same is true of a community. You might start by taking a slow drive around town. What do you see that needs to be repaired or replaced? Is there a field that needs to be mowed? Does a city park need some shade trees? Do flowers need to be planted? Is there an empty lot that needs trash hauled away or a dangerous road in need of a crosswalk? Next, consider what resources you have at your disposal. Maybe you, personally, have the skills or the funding to fix something that’s broken. If not, you may know someone who does. If you need proper permission, try to get it. There are always potential reasons why something “can’t” be done, but it’s often amazing what can happen when we just ask. Maybe your way of showing your community some love is to serve on the school board, to head up a “housing for the homeless” committee or to spend a day at your local food pantry or animal shelter. Not only will this single action serve a great practical need (everyone is desperate for volunteers), it may inspire you to get involved on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity for a group to work together on a project, but you don’t have to join an organized effort. Individual acts of love and kindness are meaningful, too. You can offer to clean up a cluttered yard or place a bench under a tree at the park. Once you start looking, you’ll
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(and probably growing) need to keep picking it up. I think the problem has several contributing factors ranging from carelessness to laziness, from selfish behavior to egocentricity, from just plain apathy to downright malice. In addition, there are no con-
find lots of simple things you can do to make things better. And we can all express our gratitude for what’s right in our community. We can write a letter to the editor that celebrates the bright spots in our community. We can send a heartfelt thank-you note to the hospital that took care of our loved one. We can thank a maintenance worker for keeping the streets clean. Positivity and gratitude are contagious. They make a difference. And it feels good to practice them. Making the decision to love our community is a powerful first step. It’s a mind shift that truly changes the conversation around what’s possible. I’ve seen it over and over: When a community decides “we are worth it” and takes control of their future, huge transformations can follow. Happy Valentine’s Day. About the Author Quint Studer is author of “Building a Vibrant Community” and founder of Pensacola’s Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit focused on improving the community’s quality of life and moving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties forward. He serves as the entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of West Florida. Visit www.vi brantcommunity blueprint.com and www.stud eri.org for details. About the Book “Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America” (Be the Bulb Publishing, 2018, ISBN: 978-09981311-1-5, $24.95) is available at www.Am azon.com.
sequences in terms of enforcing the codes/laws of our communities that are being ignored. Where has a sense of community pride been lost along the way? It’s definitely hidden out there on the roadside under all that litter! So where do we begin to turn things around? If you have some ideas to share, please consider joining me in identifying a “task force”
to brainstorm how to begin to address this as a community. Become a friend on the Facebook page Litter Busters of Union County, where you can notify us of your interest. Or just give me a call/text (501-515-0125) or email litterqueen17@gmail.com. Loretta Melancon, of Monroe, is a member of Litter Busters of Union County.
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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Feb. 1 to 7:
Hemby Bridge
Possession of Marijuana • 8100 block of Idlewild Road
Indian Trail
Animal Call Bite • 2000 block of Hollyhedge Lane • 7900 block of Indian Trail-Fairview Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 1000 block of Enderbury Drive • 1000 block of Hercules Drive • 1000 block of Steamlet Way • 2000 block of Thicketty Parkway • 2300 block of Clover Bend Drive • 4800 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road • 5700 block of West U.S. 74 Credit Card Fraud • 2100 block of Genesis Drive Disseminating Obscenity • 1400 block of Wesley Chapel Road Identity Theft • 2900 block of Wesley Chapel-Stouts Road Possession of Controlled Substance • 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard Possession of Marijuana • 2100 block of Goose Creek Farm Lane • 5200 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 5600 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Methamphetamine • 1100 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road Property Damage • 2100 block of Younts Road • 2400 block of West Lawyers Road • 4000 block of Magna Lane • 6400 block of Old Monroe Road Thefts • 2100 block of Younts Road (3 cases) • 5700 block of West U.S. 74
Lake Park
Break-Ins • 6100 block of Eisenhower Lane • 6600 block of Courtland Street
Marshville
Break-Ins • 5700 block of New Salem Road Possession of Marijuana • 100 block of South Forest Hills School Road Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia • 100 block of South Forest Hills School Road Property Damage • 1000 block of Old Peachland Road Thefts • 2900 block of Hasty Road
Monroe
Break-Ins • 200 block of McIntyre Street • 4300 block of Austin Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 600 block of Hospital Drive • 1100 block of Parker Street • 1600 block of Walkup Avenue • 2100 block of Concord Avenue • 2800 block West U.S. 74 (2 cases) • 3100 block of West U.S. 74 • 3200 block of Deer Track Lane Credit Card Fraud • 200 block of East Franklin Street • 900 block of Secrest Hill Drive Drunk & Disruptive • 600 block of Maurice Street • 1600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Failure to Stop for Blue Lights • 2600 block of West Monroe Expressway Hit & Run • 1300 block of Lancaster Avenue • 1300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1700 block of Icemorlee Street
• 2600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 3400 block of Secrest Short Cut Road Obtaining Property by False Pretenses • 1100 block of South Bragg Street Possession of a Controlled Substance • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive • 2000 block of Ashton Avenue • 2600 block of Griffith Road • 2900 block of Monroe Way • 3100 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 600 block of Brewer Drive Possession of Heroin • 1400 block of Skyway Drive Possession of Marijuana • 300 block of Venus Street • 800 block of West Crowell Street • 1900 block of Airport Road Possession of Stolen Goods • 7700 block of Pageland Highway Possession of Weapon on School Property • 600 block of East Sunset Drive • 800 block of South MLK Jr Boulevard Property Damage • 400 block of West Roosevelt Blvd. • 600 block of East Sunset Drive • 1200 block of Coakley Street • 1900 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2300 block of Stafford Street Extension • 2500 block of Riverside Lane • 2500 block of West Woodbrook Lane • 3200 block of Walkup Avenue • 3300 block of Presson Road Resist, Delay & Obstruct • 2500 block of Old Charlotte Highway Thefts • 200 block of East Old U.S. 74 • 400 block of Annaberg Lane • 500 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases) • 800 block of North Charlotte Avenue • 1100 block of Clarksville Campground Road • 1600 block of West Franklin Street (2 cases) • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2300 block of Hanover Drive • 2400 block of Granville Place Thefts, Firearms • 200 block of East Franklin Street Thefts, Fuel • 1800 block of North Charlotte Avenue Thefts, Vehicles • 600 block of East Green Street • 2100 block of Commerce Drive • 3800 block of Winchester Road Thefts, Vehicle Parts • 30 block of Donald Street • 600 block of Hillsdale Drive • 1200 block of West Crowell Street • 2300 block of Roland Drive • 2500 block of Woodbrook Lane Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 300 block of South West Street • 600 block of Hillsdale Drive
Waxhaw
Break-Ins, Vehicles • 5200 block of Harkey Road Property Damage • 1200 block of Crooked River Drive • 1600 block of South Providence Road Thefts • 400 block of Kensington Park Way • 5600 block of Shenandoah Drive
Weddington
Animal Call Bite • 8300 block of Lake Providence Drive Break-Ins, Vehicles • 4900 block of Weddington Road Possession of Methamphetamine • 5100 block of Birchaven Drive
Wesley Chapel
Driving While Impaired • 6300 block of Weddington Road
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CATA, Panthers highlight county’s 11 wrestling champs by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Wrestlers from Piedmont and CATA combined to win eight of Union County’s 11 championships at the NCHSAA regional wrestling tournaments, which were completed throughout the state on Feb. 9. In 2A, CATA got titles from Kyle Montaperto, Preston Scarborough, Aiden Curry and Cade Harris while Piedmont, who competed in 3A, got Midwestern regional titles from Jake Cauble, Tripp Collins, Bailey Wicker and Colby Funderburk. In addition, Marvin Ridge’s Thomas Capul, Porter Ridge’s Drew Denison and Weddington’s Denton Dicarlo joined those eight on the highest step of the podium bringing the county’s champion total to 11. Below are the other standouts from the weekend’s action. To be included, wrestlers either had to win one match in the main bracket or come back to reach at least the consolation semifinals. Wrestlers who finished within the top four of their weight classes have qualified for this week’s state championships.
CATA • 106: Kyle Montaperto, champion • 113: Elijah Harris, 2nd • 120: Hunter Ross, 2nd • 126: Preston Scarborough, champion • 132: Brady Ross, 2nd • 138: Josh Dotson, 2nd • 145: David Boothe, lost in quarters • 152: Aiden Curry, champion • 160: Cade Harris, champion • 170: Josh Blanton, lost in quarters • 220: Sam Dean, lost in consolation semis • 285: Nick Swayze, 2nd Charlotte Catholic • 170: Kurt Hayes, lost in quarters, 3rd Cuthbertson • 106: Ryan King, lost in quarters • 132: Grant Kahlenberg, 4th • 145: William Swan, lost in quarters • 152: Tyler Carroll, lost in quarters • 182: Thomas Larison, 3rd Marvin Ridge • 113: Thomas Capul, champion • 120: Jacob Yim, 2nd • 126: Georgios Lahanas, lost in semis • 145: Jonathan Freeman, lost in quarters Monroe • 170: Bryzekeil Redfern, lost in quarters • 220: Javon Robinson, 2nd • 285: Amir Joseph, lost in semis Parkwood • 120: Steven Bigham, lost in quarters • 126: Caleb Simpson, lost in quarters • 220: Daniel Morrison, lost in quarters Piedmont • 106: Jake Cauble, champion • 113: Tripp Collins, champon
Catholic girls, Marvin Ridge boys swim to 3A titles by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CARY – Charlotte Catholic edged Weddington in the girls meet while the Marvin Ridge boys blew past the field as both teams repeated as NCHSAA 3A swim champs on Feb. 8. The Cougars were led by Mattie McFee, Olivia Rhodes, Madeline Menkhaus and Victoria Dichark who won the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 1:47.33, edging runner-up Weddington by 0.23 seconds. Overall, the Cougar girls totaled 267 points, edging Weddington by just four points to win their second straight title. The Weddington girls 200 freestyle relay team of Maddy Flickinger, Kelsey Tolchin, Kylie Yoder and Katie Corbi combined to swim 1:34.39, which broke Charlotte Catholic’s 2018 3A state record. The Warriors also won the 400 freestyle relay (3:27.56) as Flickinger, Corbi, Yoder and Ashley Martinson beat the field by over two seconds.
Flickinger would go on to win the 200 individual medley (2:02.23), dominating the field by nearly four seconds and later returned to win the 100 backstroke (55.05). The Warriors also got a gold medal performance from Katie Corbi, who won the 50 freestyle (23.56 seconds) in a close race over Charlotte Catholic’s Alina Sout (23.72). Marvin Ridge placed third with 215 points and were followed by Cuthbertson (177 points, fourth), Piedmont (32, 17th), Parkwood (31, 18th) and Sun Valley (nine, 35th) Marvin Ridge star Ellie Van Note dominated the 200 freestyle, swimming 1:48.65 which beat the field by over a full two seconds. The North Carolina commit returned to the pool to also take first in the 100 butterfly (53.92), missing the 3A meet record by 0.08 seconds. Later, Parkwood sophomore Kaylee Hamblin backed up her title in the 100 breaststroke (1:02.79), beating the field by over two full seconds.
• 120: Bailey Wicker, champion • 126: Nathan Huntley, 2nd • 132: Josh Blatt, 2nd • 138: Colby Funderburk, champion • 152: Colby Locklear, lost in semis, 3rd • 160: Noah Baucom, lost in quarters • 182: Aiden Stegall, lost in quarters, lost in consolation semis • 220: Travis Murphy, lost in semis, lost in consolation semis • 285: Ty Nichols, lost in quarters Porter Ridge • 106: Ryan Blanchard, lost in quarters • 113: Ericsson Cheek, lost in quarters, lost in consolation semis • 120: Alex Gallagher, lost in quarters, 4th • 126: Dalvin Deese, lost in quarters • 138: Drew Dickson, champion • 145: John Gallagher, lost in quarters • 152: Joseph Coble, lost in semis, 4th • 160: John Arnett, lost in semis, 3rd • 195: Stephen Oriaki, lost in quarters • 220: Trey Smith, lost in quarters, lost in consolation semis • 285: Harrison Walser, lost in consolation semis Sun Valley • 113: Tanner Glock, lost in semis, 4th • 138: Ryan Tezzi, lost in quarters, 4th • 145: Wyatt Hopkins, 2nd • 170: Joshua Moorman, lost in quarters • 182: Jack Wilton, lost in semis, 4th • 195: Andrew Macchiavello, lost in quarters Weddington • 138: Aidan Nolan, lost in quarters • 152: Cian Nolan, lost in quarters • 160: Denton Dicarlo, champion • 170: CJ Teas, lost in semis • 182: Joe Zovistoski, 2nd • 195: Lucas Rogers, lost in quarters • 220: Jake Wallace, lost in semis, 4th
The Marvin Ridge boys scored 285, well ahead of runner-up Chapel Hill (201). The Marvin Ridge 200 freestyle relay team of Charles Rothenberger, Boyd Poelke, Charles Stablein and Connor Charrette set a new 3A state record (1:26.05), breaking the Mavs own 2018 record by 0.03 seconds. The Mavs doubled up on relay wins, taking the 400 freestyle relay in 3:08.66, which smashed Marvin Ridge’s 2018 state record time by more than two seconds with Poelke, Rothenberger, Stablein and Nicholas Piscitelli combining on the impressive win. Charlotte Catholic was led by John Gehrig, who swam to victory in the 200 freestyle (1:42.47), which was nearly a full second ahead of the field, and teammate Jack Meehan, who took gold in the 200 individual medley (1:50.21), winning that event by nearly three seconds over the field. The Cougars were third with 168 points and were followed by Weddington (155, sixth), Piedmont (20, 22nd), Cuthbertson (11, T-27th) and Sun Valley (11, T-27th).
Sun Valley is sending four wrestlers to the state tournament including Wyatt Hopkins,, Ryan Tezzi, Tanner Glock and Jack Wilton. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley athletics
The following are county swimmers who placed in the top eight of their respective events. Girls • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Catholic, 1st; Weddington, 2nd; Cuthbertson, 3rd • 200 freestyle: Ellie Van Note (Marvin Ridge), 1st; Kylie Yoder (Weddington), 4th; Sophia Gornet, (Charlotte Catholic), 8th • 200 individual medley: Maddy Flickinger (Weddington), 1st; Madeline Menkhaus (Charlotte Catholic), 2nd); Susan Mumford (Marvin Ridge), 4th; Victoria Dichak (Charlotte Catholic), 5th; Alison Thome (Cuthbertson), 6th • 50 freestyle: Katie Corbi (Weddington), 1st; Alina Stout (Charlotte Catholic), 2nd; Olivia Rhodes (Charlotte Catholic), 3rd; Grace Wagner (Marvin Ridge), 6th; Abigail Perkins (Charlotte Catholic), 7th • 1-meter diving: Abby Bernard (Weddington), 6th • 100 butterfly: Ellie Van Note (Marvin Ridge), 1st; Madeline Menkhaus (Charlotte Catholic), 2nd; Jordan Browning (Cuthbertson), 3rd; Ava Yandle (Piedmont), 4th; Emilee Hamblin (Parkwood), 8th • 100 freestyle: Katie Corbi (Weddington), 2nd; Alina Stout (Charlotte Catholic), 3rd; Abigail Parks (Charlotte Catholic), 5th; Leah Sandock (Cuthbertson, 8th • 500 freestyle: Sophia Gornet (Charlotte Catholic), 3rd; Caroline Kudela (Weddington), 6th; Taylor Simmons (Cuthbertson), 7th • 200 freestyle relay: Weddington, 1st; Charlotte Catholic, 2nd; Marvin Ridge, 3rd; Cuthbertson, 4th • 100 backstroke: Maddy Flickinger (Weddington), 1st; Ava Yandle (Charlotte Catholic), 2nd; Jordan Browning (Cuthbertson), 3rd; Susan Mumford (Marvin Ridge), 4th; Kelsey Tolchin (Marvin Ridge), 6th
• 100 breaststroke: Kaylee Hamblin (Parkwood), 1st; Gianna Reinhardt (Marvin Ridge), 4th; Caroline Kudela (Weddington), 6th • 400 freestyle relay: Weddington, 1st; Charlotte Catholic, 2nd; Marvin Ridge, 3rd; Cuthbertson, 5th Boys • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Catholic, 3rd; Marvin Ridge 4th; Weddington, 8th • 200 freestyle: John Gehrig (Charlotte Catholic), 1st • 200 individual medley: Jack Meehan (Charlotte Catholic), 1st; Alex Griffin (Weddington), 7th • 50 freestyle: Boyd Poelke (Marvin Ridge), 2nd; Charles Rothenberger (Marvin Ridge), 3rd; Josh Stablein (Marvin Ridge), 6th; Troy McPherson (Cuthbertson), 8th • 1-meter diving: Alec Hubbard (Charlotte Catholic), 4th; Eli Deguire (Weddington), 6th; Ryan Banash (Marvin Ridge), 7th • 100 butterfly: Boyd Poelke (Marvin Ridge), 3rd; Connor Charrette (Marvin Ridge), 6th; Brayden Brewer (Marvin Ridge), T-7th • 100 freestyle: Charles Rothenberger (Marvin Ridge), 2nd; Josh Stablein (Marvin Ridge), 4th; Nathan McCormick (Weddington), 7th • 500 freestyle: John Gehrig (Charlotte Catholic), 3rd • 200 freestyle relay: Marvin Ridge, 1st; Weddington, 4th • 100 backstroke: Brayden Brewer (Marvin Ridge), 3rd • 100 breaststroke: Jack Meehan (Charlotte Catholic), 2nd; Nicholas Piscitelli (Marvin Ridge), 7th • 400 freestyle relay: Marvin Ridge, 1st; Charlotte Catholic, 3rd; Weddington, 4th
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WEEKLY PICKS All-Star Game Anthony Hamilton, of Waxhaw, will perform the U.S. national anthem prior to tip-off of the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 17 at the Spectrum Center. Hamilton is releasing a ninth full-length studio album this year. The game airs on TNT.
Celebrities Steve Smith, of Waxhaw, will play for the home team with the likes of Dr. Oz, actor Mike Colter and singer Chris Daughtry during the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game presented by Ruffles on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Bojangles’ Coliseum. The away team features Hall of Famer Ray Allen, rapper Quavo and actor Hasan Minhaj.
Comic Books Professional artist John Hairston Jr. will discuss the depiction of black super heroes as a reflection of popular culture and history. He’ll lead a mini workshop for ages 8 and older at 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at Monroe Library (Griffin Room).
Living History The Museum of the Waxhaws will host a World War II Living History Day, featuring re-enactors of “C” Co., 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children.The event takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 16 at 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw
Books When’s the last time you picked up a Harry Potter book? Well, if you want all the glory at Queen’s South Bar & Grill’s Harry Potter Trivia, then you need to brush up. The event is 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at 1201 N. Broome St., Waxhaw
COMING SOON Theaters • Feb. 22: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World • Feb. 22: The Changeover • March 1: A Madea Family Funeral • March 1: Furie • March 1: Greta • March 8: Captain Marvel
Redbox • Feb. 19: A Star is Born • Feb. 19: Backtrace • Feb. 19: Can You Ever Forgive Me? • Feb. 19: Overlord • Feb. 19: Robin Hood • Feb. 19: Scarecrows • Feb. 26: Bernie the Dolphin • Feb. 26: Between Worlds • Feb. 26: Gosnell • Feb. 26: Mary Queen of Scots • Feb. 26: The Cloverleaf Paradox • Feb. 26: The Possession of Hannah Grace • Feb. 26: Mermaid: Lake of the Dead • Feb. 26: The Guilty
Netflix • Feb. 15: Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy • Feb. 15: The Breaker Upperers • Feb. 15: The Umbrella Academy • Feb. 22: Chef’s Table: Volume 6 • Feb. 22: Paddleton • Feb. 22: Workin’ Moms • Feb. 27: Unsolved: Tupac & Biggie
Sweet T Flowers rebrands, expands WAXHAW – Sweet T Flowers has rebranded as Sweet T to expand its business to include retail rarities, workshops and events. It has also moved into The Mill on Main, a turn-of-the-19th century cotton mill. Tina Enyart said her six-year-old company had outgrown its space and outgrown flowers as its primary business. “We love Waxhaw and when the opportunity came up to take the largest retail spot at The Mill, we jumped at the opportunity,” Eny-
art said. “We have created more than a store. We have created an experience that you simply cannot find in the Charlotte area.” Sweet T, which has always featured American-grown flowers and recycled vases and plants grown by a local nursery, is taking a deep dive into retail with 2,400 square feet of space to house many products and gifts. All retain a meaning behind them, including: • Industrial lamps made by a local veteran.
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Tina Enyart turned her floral shop into an experience. Photo courtesy of Sweet T
Let’s get this party started Party store backed by experienced retailer by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com
INDIAN TRAIL – Elicia and Daniel Durst always wanted to start their own business, but they waited for the right opportunity to present itself. They opened Party Starters on Dec. 1, 2018, in Union Town Centre after noting there wasn't a party supply store in Indian Trail or Union County. Having worked 20 years at Walmart, six of those years as the Indian Trail store manager, Elicia learned what the customer wants and needs. “While setting up the store, I wanted to make sure it wasn't just a store for children,” she said. “I wanted it to be a party supply store for all types of parties and celebrations, and set it up in sections so that everyone can find what they need easily.” Party Starters offers a variety of choices when it comes to party planning. The store sells supplies for weddings, birthdays, sports, anniversaries, and bachelorette and bachelor parties. Balloons are their big business. They have more than 350 mylar balloons, as well as bubbles, air-walkers and floatos, which can be customized with a photo or a message. Parter Starters has 24 licensed characters, like
Elicia Durst has taken what she has learned as former store manager of the Indian Trail Walmart and applied it to her new retail venture, Party Starters. Dante Miller/UCW photos
“Paw Patrol,” and Disney princesses. “If I don't have something that you want, I'll order it for you,” she said. “You'll have it in a week.” Elica is open to working with other small businesses that focus on decorating and weddings venues to help source product for them. The town council welcomed the Dursts to Indian Trail during its Jan. 22 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn jokingly asked if it was a prerequisite for Party Starters to open in the same
plaza as the ABC Store. “It was not, but it did help us out on New Year's Eve,” she said. “We got a lot of exposure that day.” The couple's main focuses for the business are the little touches that are overlooked by the big-name stores. Party Starters is more focused on customer needs and brightening up their guests' days. Want to go? Party Starters is located at 5880 W. U.S. 74. Call 704-234-8755.
Warr carves Lazy Craftsman from woodworking hobby
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• Products made from recycled or upcycled materials, such as hats made from tent fabric from Greenville, S.C. • A candle company that supports the special needs community by employing them as wickers of their products. • Jewelry, food products and gifts hand-made by local artisans from the South. It will offer workshops highlighting local artisans, as well as
James Warr has enjoyed working with wood ever since he took a shop class in middle school. Lee Noles/UCW photo
MONROE – Walking into the Lazy Craftsman is like walking into a woodworker’s paradise. Buzz saws, planers and sanders abound through the building; tools hang from the side of walls; and blocks of wood stretch from one side to another in an adjacent room directly behind the shop. Don Wilburn created the building as a place for craftsmen to get together, work on their trade and talk shop. However, the building means more to shop regular James Warr. “To me, it’s heaven,” said Warr, who hopes to turn a passion for woodworking into a business of selling an assortment of
handmade board games, tables and door chimes. “It’s the only thing that can occupy my mind,” Warr said. “I enjoy it. I recommend anyone who wants to get into it should because it can be rewarding and relaxing.” The woodworking bug bit Warr after he took a wood-shop class in middle school almost 40 years ago. He enjoyed it, but cars pulled him away for one simple reason. “Girls,” Warr said. “Girls liked cars more than chairs.” He made a career in automobiles and still helps fix ATVs and four wheelers. Woodworking never really went away, see WOOD, Page 3B
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CHARLOTTE – The first of an expected 150,000 visitors have already began descending on Charlotte as it hosts the largest sporting event in the city’s history. The NBA All-Star Game will be played Feb. 17 at the Spectrum Center. But events surrounding the game will begin two days earlier in and around the arena. City and county officials said the game will have an economic impact of around $100 million. The 2012 Democratic National Convention had an economic impact of $165 million while the 2020 Republican National Convention, which is coming to the Queen City next August, is expected to have an economic impact close to $200 million. “What we have learned from our city is that we have proven our capabilities,” said Tom Murray, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitor’s Authority. “We have delivered very strong customer experiences. After the Democratic National Convention, I can remember them saying, ‘I wish we could hold this here every year’ because of the quality of the experience.” Murray said hotels across the region will benefit from the All-Star Game. “Nearly 30 hotels make up an official block with about 32,000 rooms,” Murray said. “While those hotels will be mostly full, a lot of other hotels will benefit from overflow from those hotels, and we expect that impact to be quite significant.”
Fred Whitfield, president of the Charlotte Hornets, talks with reporters leading up to the NBA All-Star Game. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo
Businesses in and around Uptown will also benefit from the game. One major free event is the NBA Fan Fest at the Epicentre in Uptown. The event runs Feb. 15 to 17 from noon to 7 p.m. Organizers said 25,000 people have already registered in advance. Activities at the Epicentre will include NBA Crossover, player appearances, art and memorabilia displays, apparel customization and panel discussions. Register at www.nbaevents. com. Murray said events like the fan fest will have a huge impact on the Uptown area. “So many other hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and other venues, will benefit from the many ancillary events that will take place,’’ Murray said. Murray said the city will also have ambassadors at the official hotels and that Charlotte-Douglas International Airport will be throwing out the welcome mat. “Our teams have been working
so hard to get the city ready for this day,” Murray said. “When the very first guest steps foot at the airport, they will see the rocking chairs painted in Hornets colors and they will see signage throughout the facility. That welcoming atmosphere will continue as people move across town.” Charlotte will benefit more than just the direct and indirect economic impact of hosting the game. It is expected that 22 million people will watch the game and the event will generate more than one billion social media impressions. “The All-Star Game will generate more impressions of our city than we could ever do through traditional marketing,” Murray said. “This will raise Charlotte’s profile not just for tourism, but for economic development, too.”
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“Economic impact is a complex formula,” Murray said. “It is a component of direct spending, spending by visitors to our community in hotels, restaurants and retail and those kinds of areas. It also the compounding effect of that spending, the jobs that are created and servicing those folks and the effort that goes into supplying those goods that those folks are buying, as well.’’
The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show will have tons of exhibitors and attractions at The Park Expo and Conference Center. Photo courtesy of Marketplace Events
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show returns CHARLOTTE – The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show will return this month to show off the latest trends and products in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and gardening. The show will feature a fresh look that celebrates the best of Southern traditions while introducing innovative ideas for indoor and outdoor spaces. Attendees will mingle with celebrities and receive advice on home decorating, renovating and landscaping. At the Main Stage, guests will hear presentations from home and garden experts such as Ty Pennington, the carpenter on the home improvement series “Trading Spaces” on TLC and former host of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on ABC; Matt Fox, who hosted “Room by Room” on HGTV; Julia Collin Davidson, co-host of the popular cooking show “America’s Test Kitchen” on PBS; and Laura LeBoutillier of Garden Answer, the hit YouTube gardening vlog. Visitors will be invited to tour the Belgard Gardens, which will feature a theme of “Inspired by HGTV.” Each garden will have a photo of its HGTV inspiration displayed out front, and the show will include a Farmhouse Feature Garden inspired by an episode of the popular show “Fixer Upper,”
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complete with a potting shed, chicken coop and chunnel. The show will be held 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 22 to 24 and March 1 to 3 at the Park Expo and Conference Center. On-site parking costs $8. A concession area will feature a selection of snacks and drinks. Tickets for adults cost $12 at the door and $10 online. Tickets for children 12 and younger are free. Guests can get a sneak peek at the show during a special preview night from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 21. Attendees will enjoy free parking, prize drawings and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The event benefits The Sandbox, a nonprofit that supports the families of children with cancer, life-altering or terminal illnesses. Preview night tickets cost $5 for AAA members and $15 for the general public. Visit www.charlottespringhomeand gardenshow.com for details.
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though, and Warr dabbled in it for a time, helping frame furniture for a friend’s upholstery business. Still, he wanted more and got the chance when Wilburn, who is also Warr’s brotherin-law, invited him to the Lazy Craftsman a little more than a year ago. Warr, however, was hesitant. “It wasn’t my place, and I hadn’t done it in years, and I didn’t want to mess up anything,” he said. Wilburn finally got Warr involved by challenging him to replicate a board game the two had seen online. “All of that was trying to get me to do something I didn’t want to do,” Warr said. “But I take challenges.” Warr hasn’t stopped. He uses a process that begins with him getting wood from surrounding paper mills or a local wood crafting store.
“It’s a Toy-R-Us for men,” Warr said of the store. Warr prefers harder woods because of their tougher texture and darker colors. He pushes the wood through a planer to smooth the long grain out and take away any of the rough sections. After smoothing out the edges, Warr uses a table saw to cut the wood to the size he wants. He sands down the larger pieces with a machine, and cuts smaller pieces by hand. Warr then uses a biscuit, a football shape piece of wood, to join the different sections of the board game together. He first cuts into the wood, then glues the biscuit into the newly formed groove before placing the other section on to the biscuit. He then stains and paints the board an array of colors. The process has somewhat of a trial-and-error format. Warr recalls one of the first times he attempted to make a checkerboard. He cut out each individual square and stacked them. When he pieced them together, he noticed gaps were starting to
form. Always a problem-solver, Warr decided to create each individual row with alternating wood before piecing them all together. “No more praying and cussing,” Warr said. “They all fit together nicely now.” In addition to checkerboards, Warr also creates triangle marbles and Tic-Tac-Toe. Just recently, he got into creating marble top tables by completing three varied pieces that took about 60 hours to make. “You may have to make a new jig or try a new joiner system, but it’s all the same,” Warr said. Warr’s inspiration comes from an assortment of places. He uses pictures he finds in magazines or online for ideas. Nature also plays a part, with Warr incorporating brighter colors when he is creating a piece in spring or summer and darker colors for fall or winter. Not only has Wilburn given Warr a place to perfect his craft, he also gave him the name the Lazy Craftsman to use as his startup business. The name is pretty straightfor-
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name myself Employee of the Year. Then I’m going to make a really loud speech and convince everyone in the restaurant to become vegans. As you can tell by the enclosed photo, I’m not a vegan. • I refuse to click links in my Twitter timeline related to Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, Warren Buffett and Steve Jobs. Nothing against these people, but I have no desire to live my best life or take a master class in anything right now. • There’s been so much speculation and so many elaborate theories surrounding the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones,” that I believe some people will be disappointed by the finale. Seems like everyone is a critic these days. It’s like hearing a scary ghost story around a campfire and some annoying kid interjects to explain how the blood splatter described by the camp counselor doesn’t match the details of the crime. Shut up fool! Respect the storyteller! • I hate to bring up pro wrestling again, Santa, but people that critique WWE storylines get on my nerves. Why are people so
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angry that their favorite wrestler isn’t holding the championship belt, getting a main event push or winning every match. It’s not real, guys. Why can’t people just be happy their favorite wrestlers are employed and on TV every week? • Eric Reid (that guy that kneeled with Colin Kaepernick) reportedly signed a three-year $22 million contract extension with the Carolina Panthers (my favorite team). That averages out to about $1 million for every random drug test that the NFL will make him take over the next three years (it’s too complicated to explain in parentheses, Santa). • When I heard “Captain Marvel” will
ward. “We’re lazy,” Warr said jokingly of the group that comes to the shop to practice their woodworking hobby. “We do a little work, shoot the breeze and do a little more work.” Warr isn’t lazy about his business. His wife, Tammy, is in the process of developing a Facebook page. He bought the domain rights to www.lazycraftsman.com, and hopes to have it running over the next month. Warr also is selling his game boards at 47K Marketplace in Monroe. He has learned a lot in the past year since starting woodworking, but one of the biggest lessons has been perseverance. “If you want to do something bad enough, you can do it,” Warr said. “The more you do it, the more you learn and the more you learn you can do things.” Want to learn more? You can call James Warr at 846-426-7949 or email him at lazycraftsman9@gmail. com. be the first Marvel movie that will bypass Netflix in favor of Disney’s new streaming service, I thought to myself, “Well, I guess I’m never going to see “Captain Marvel.” While I loved the first trailer, I just don’t see myself sacrificing a large frozen caramel coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts for the price of streaming Disney content. • Everyone that walks into the “Big Brother” house on CBS falls into two camps: those who think they’re going to be strategic masterminds and those that think America will fall in love with them. But you’re more likely to be that houseguest that talks crap about everyone behind their back or that mopey person that dresses in sweats and depresses everyone. That’s all that comes to mind, Santa. Love, Justin, 37 years old
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display work from the Waxhaw Arts Council. Sweet T donates flowers to Hospice of Union County every week. The business also works with Soul-Tides Ministry, selling bracelets to support girls and women in Belize in the battle against trafficking. “Nothing comes in or leaves here without having a meaning close to my heart,” Enyart said. “I want to be proud of what we do every day and that only happens with the right people, the right selections, world-class attention-to-detail. And we have all three.”
Food Fundraiser Chick-fil-A donates a portion of proceeds from the sale of Chick-n-Minis (10-count) and Chick-fil-A Nugget (30 count) through Feb. 16 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 704-882-2697 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; 13801 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail Gospel Truth Waxhaw Entrepreneurs presents The Gospel Truth As Told By Locals, a program celebrating local history. 704256-3716 6-8 p.m.; 216 W. North Main St., Waxhaw Cruise-In Growler USA holds its Growlers and Gears classic car cruise-in at the shop. 704494-9445 6-9 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
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Gospel Concert The Isaacs and the Jordan Family Band perform a concert at Bent's Cross Roads Baptist Church. Admission costs $15 at the door. 7-10 p.m.; 109 E. Lawyers Road, Monroe
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Feb. 16 Vet Clinic Carolina Value Pet Care Mobile Vaccine Clinic visits Southern States Monroe. www.carolinavaluepetcare. com 10 a.m.-3 p..m.; 1620 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe
Feb. 17 Church Celebration Faith United Methodist Church celebrates 25 years of service. 704-882-6623 10:35 a.m.-1 p.m.; 3708 Faith Church Road.
Living History The Museum of the Waxhaws hosts a World War II Living History Day, featuring re-enactors of “C” Co., 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division (as seen at the Monroe Warbirds event). Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. 704-843-1832 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw
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 Jazz Band The Sun Valley High School Jazz Band performs two sets (6-6:45 and 7:15-8 p.m.) of concerts at The Trail House. 704-776-4655 6-8 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Food Truck Skate Night Bayou Betty rolls into Sweet Firm Entertainment and Old Union Brewing. 704-628-5211 School 105.3 host a Welcome 5-10 p.m.; 13717 E. Indeto Charlotte All-Star Weekend pendence Blvd., Indian Trail Skate Party at Kate's Skating Rink. Sunshine Anderson and Wine & Chocolate Newprovide York Times Times Syndication Sales Corporation DJThe Hukher entertainGrapes Wine Bar & Bistro The New York Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 ment. Tickets cost $25. Find holds a wine chocolate 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. and 10018 Forwww.eventbrite. Information Call: Call:event. 1-800-972-3550 them onFor Reservations are reInformation 1-800-972-3550 For Release April 2018 com. 704-864-7007 For ReleaseWednesday, Monday, April 23,18, 2018 quired. 704-635-8319
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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 Book Trivia TriviaTainment Americas Themed Trivia presents “Harry Potter” Trivia at Queen's South Bar & Grill. Find tickets at www.eventbrite.com. 704256-4626 7-9 p.m.; 1201 N. Broome St., Waxhaw
Feb. 19 Ribbon Cutting Siela Boutique holds a ribbon cutting with the Waxhaw Business Association. 704256-3716 11-11:30 a.m.; 318 E. South Main St., Waxhaw Food Truck Bayou Betty rolls into The DreamChaser's Brewery. 704843-7326 5-10 p.m.; 115 E. North Main St., Waxhaw Square Dance The Cane Creek Cruisers Western Square Dance Club meets Tuesdays for beginners to learn basic steps at Walkersville Presbyterian Church hall. Classes cost $5. Call Harvey Hess at 704-516-
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Feb. 20 Food Truck Jive Turkey Legs will roll up to Windsor Windows & Doors. 704-751-7600 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 2210 Stafford St., Monroe Cruise In Classic Cruisers of Monroe hosts a Cruise Nite at the Poplin Place shopping center. 6-9 p.m.; 2889 W. U.S. 74, Monroe
Feb. 21 Master Gardeners The Union County Master Gardeners convene to discuss tips and techniques at the Union County Agricultural Center. Register in advance. 704-283-3822 7-8 p.m.; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe
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• Beantown Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Belk Theater: Sarah McLachlan • Evening Muse: Pierce Edens & Dirty Grass Players; Michael Tracy Band • Fitzgerald’s: DJ Envy • Grapes Wine Bar: Mike Ramsey • Growler USA: Tanner Long • Milestone Club: Berenline w/ Charles Walker • Pineville Tavern: The Raisin’ Cain Band • Queens South: Donnie & Carrie of BentWater • Southern Range: Nate Randall • Stooges Pub: Bending Fate • Temple Mojo: Lisa De Novo
• Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Jukebox Rehab • Fillmore: Alan Walker • Maxwell’s Tavern: Matthew Ablan • Milestone Club: Diva Sweetly w/ Heckdang, Rowdy Leaf & Alright • Trail House: FireByrd Acoustic
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• Evening Muse: The Spongetones • Fitzgerald’s: DMX & Kid Capri • Ink N Ivy: Gucci Mane • Moochies Tavern: BentWater • Visulite: Copeland
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Feb. 21 • Emmet’s: Kevin Yeargin • Evening Muse: Songs from the Road Band & Brit Drozda • Milestone Club: Angry Earth • Seaboard Brewing: Nate Randall • Underground: ThouxanbanFauni
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