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Familiar face enters race Rushing has shot at congressional seat
Program allows horses to help with inner healing
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CHARLOTTE – Union County Commissioner Stony Rushing has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Mark Harris in a new election to decide who will Rushing represent the 9th District in Congress. The State Board of Elections ordered a new election Feb. 21 after Harris conceded during a hearing that a new election was warranted. The dates for primary and general elections have not yet been set. Harris is bowing out of that campaign, opting to endorse Rushing and focus on his health. Harris acknowledged during the hearing that he developed a severe infection in January and suffered two strokes. He also has a surgery scheduled for March. “Neither I nor any of the leadership of my campaign were aware of or condoned the improper activities that have been testified to in this hearing,” Harris said. “Through the testimony I've listened to over the past three days, I believe a new election should be called. It's become clear to me that the public's confidence in the 9th District seat see RUSHING, Page 2A
Wingate invests $2.5M into 20 eighth-graders WINGATE – Wingate University plans to invest more than $2.5 million in a group of 20 eighth-graders through a mentoring partnership with Union County Public Schools. Each member of the inaugural class of Wayfind Scholars will receive a full-tuition scholarship if they complete the free college-access program. Wingate students will serve as mentors, meeting with Wayfind scholars twice a week after school to help them plan for college. They'll lead discussions about career options and college costs. “Having someone to guide me, share their personal experiences and walk me through the basics is such an honor,” said Tessa Stewart, a student at East Union Middle. Tim Myers, outreach and support coordinator at Wingate, will direct the program. He welcomed students from East Union Middle and the Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle to a kick-off luncheon Feb. 22 at the Batte Center. see WINGATE, Page 3A
Janie Smith says that working with horses can teach us so much about ourselves. She started Two Hearts One Language, which helps people cope with emotional and mental issues. Dante Miller/UCW photo
At Two Hearts One Language, people bond with horses to work on their emotional, mental health by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com
MONROE – Janie Smith has always had a passion for horses. Smith left corporate America to study how horses can positively influence people who want to gain better communication skills. After discovering an increase of teen suicides in Union County four years ago, Smith decided to take action. If you feel bad She met four children who about yourself were close to someone that had and you’re committed suicide. She used depressed, you horses to help them deal with shut down. It grief. shows in your “They started to feel good posture, and you about themselves,” Smith said. will not get that “As soon as I started working horse to move.” with them, I knew it was time.” From that moment, Smith de• Janie Smith cided to retire and start a charity. Two Hearts One Language is a 12-week equine-learning program that addresses emotional and mental needs. According to Smith, many people lack core strength because they have inner fears they might not be aware of.
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MONROE – A Hidden Treasure offers rare and classic items worth thousands but sold for hundreds or less. For nearly 19 years, the store has greeted guests with smiles, care and a welcome bell. The business allows people to buy and sell valuables. The store sells antiques, clothes, furniture, jewelry, autographs and first-edition books. A Hidden Treasure is the brainchild of owner and 'captain' Scott Ely. After facing an injury, Ely real-
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ized he couldn't perform regular tasks at his construction job and was out of work for a time. Ely said instead of moping and becoming broke, he decided to start a business. The business started as a craft and consignment store back in March 2000; however, after the first month, it quickly became something else. “People were passing the crafts and only paying attention and buying the collectibles,” he said. Assistant Manager Holly Yeakley said they find products in different ways. “Because I work all the time,
I have made relationships like he [Ely] has over the years, with people on the other side of the U.S, people who are on the West Coast.” Yeakley said. “And they will go to sales all the time. They'll message me about what I need and want.” Two of the vendors, retired teachers David Helms and Robert Hinson, have contributed significantly to A Hidden Treasure, by buying and selling one-of-akind possessions, such as a signed Charles Dickens novel and an Ernest Hemingway autograph. see TREASURE, Page 3A
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INDIAN TRAIL – Could you survive one month living in poverty? South Piedmont Community College and Common Heart’s Advocates for Change program presents a Community Action Poverty Simulation from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 8 at SPCC, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe. The Missouri Community Action Network developed the simulation to break down stereotypes by allowing participants to step into the real-life situations of others. Participants will spend a simulated month in poverty. The interactive event allows individuals to walk a month in the shoes of someone who is facing poverty and realize how complex and interconnected the issues of poverty really are. Families currently living in poverty or have experienced poverty are also encouraged to attend and share their experiences. Students are welcome to the free event. Register at www.Poverty.CommonHeart.org or call Corey Tossas at 704-218-9060.
CHARLOTTE – The Isabella Santos Foundation is joining forces with 39 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants throughout the greater Charlotte area for the ninth annual Month of Giving campaign. During March, customers can make a donation to the Isabella Santos Foundation. Proceeds from cookie sales will also go to the foundation, which supports pediatric cancer research. The campaign culminates with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on March 27, when restaurants give 100 percent of the day’s sales to the foundation. Last year’s campaign raised more than $6 million for 170 charities nationwide, including more than $135,000 in the Greater Charlotte area. Participating restaurants are located in Indian Trail (6580 Old Monroe Road), Matthews (3116 Weddington Road & 2332 Matthews Township Pkwy.), Waxhaw (8121 Kensington Drive) and Weddington (13651 Providence Road). Visit www.jerseymikes.com/mog for details.
Pennsylvania man jailed on exploitation charges MONROE – A Pennsylvania man faces local charges of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and disseminating obscenity to a minor. In late June 2018, deputies with the sheriff's office were notified that a man was having inappropriate communications with a Union County teen. Detectives determined the offender and teen exchanged several sexually explicit messages with one another, and he sent nude images of himself to the victim and solicited images from her, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives identified the suspect as Christian Winterhalter, 45, of Rochester, Penn. He was listed on Pennsylvania’s sex offender registry. Winterhalter was arrested with assistance of Homeland Security agents and local police. “This case is a perfect example of how modern technology provides predators opportunities to exploit children but thankfully we have resources to bring them to justice,” Sheriff Eddie Cathey said.
Drug trafficking investigation concludes with two arrests MONROE – The Union County Sheriff's Office finished a heroin trafficking investigation with the arrests of two men. Jason Wayne Pendry, 42, of Ruben Road, was arrested on charges of trafficking in opium or heroin resulting from a search of his home in December 2018. Joshua Ray Lilly, 28, of Monroe, was arrested on charges of trafficking in opium or heroin and possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin. Pendry and Lilly are scheduled to appear in court March 26.
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“All of that mental and emotional stuff that's inside of us shows from our body language," she said. “The horses read and go off of our body language. If you feel bad about yourself and you're depressed, you shut down. It shows in your posture, and you will not get that horse to move.” Smith said this is also true for those who are abrasive or bullies. “I've seen little girls who are naturally shy and reserved gain more confidences after leading around a 1,000-pound house,” Smith said. “They're more exuberant and change their self-esteem, so I became more interested in that part of it and how horses can help people.” Two Hearts One Language works with at-risk teenagers, families, survivors of domestic violence, post-traumatic-stress victims and more. Christine Davis has volunteered with the program for three years and recently joined its board of directors. For more than 15 years, Davis has worked heavily to bring awareness to domestic violence after falling victim to it. “I'm a firm believer that I experienced domestic violence to give back to my com-
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general election has been undermined to an extent that a new election has been warranted.” Harris later posted a letter to supporters on Facebook, asking for privacy as he prepares for surgery. He called for a “solid conservative leader” to replace him in the campaign, specifically mentioning Rushing. Rushing, who owns Take Aim Training, has served as a county commissioner from 2002 to 2006 and since 2014. “His background and his experience have proven him to stand firm on so many of the issues that concern us, including the issue of life, our national security and religious freedom,” Harris wrote. “I hope that those
Kansas student gets honor roll LAWRENCE – Madison Cundiff, of Waxhaw, was among more than 6,100 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas to earn an honor roll distinction for the fall 2018 semester. Cundiff is enrolled in the School of Education. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10 percent of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-point average, and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school.
Gas prices skyrocket across Carolinas, says AAA CHARLOTTE – Gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas and across the country, according to AAA. The Charlotte average was $2.03 on Jan. 20, $2.09 on Feb. 13 and $2.21 on Feb. 20. The rise was also noticeable in Fayetteville, Greensboro, Hickory and Raleigh. “Oil and wholesale gasoline prices have surged and that’s driving prices higher at the pump,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. “OPEC is fulfilling its promise to cut production and there have been reports of refinery problems in the Northeast. Supply will most likely continue to tighten and keep gas prices higher through the end of the month.” Another key factor was refineries entering maintenance season, Wright added. Twenty-eight states saw gas price averages increase by at least a nickel this week, pushing the national average to $2.36 – the largest one-week increase seen at the national level this year.
munity,” Davis said. “It was not until I got involved with Two Hearts One Language that I was able to start my healing process.” Davis hopes the program can empower other domestic violence victims and help them leave their abusers sooner. “You sit a woman who's been abused most of her adult or married life on the back 1,500-pound horse, and she realizes that she can ask it what she wants it to do,” Smith said. “The horse will comply with her if she carries herself correctly. It changes something inside of her.” Blanca Hernandez, a mother of two, has been part of the Two Hearts One Language for three years. While her family dynamic is healthy and happy, she and her family noticed after attending the program that a few kinks have been improved. “We went into this program because we're animal lovers and wanted our children to be exposed to more animals other than dogs,” Hernandez said. “We didn't expect what we would get out of it, and how much we learned about ourselves.” Want to learn more? Two Hearts One Language is located at 6623 Prospect Road. Visit https://twoheartsonelanguage.com/ or call 704-591-0227 for details.
who have stood with me will strongly consider getting behind Stony Rushing.” Since earning Harris' endorsement, Rushing has been the target of increased media exposure and barbs from Democrats. Cole Leiter, spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, described Harris' endorsement as “the kiss of death” and wished Rushing luck “as he is forced to answer on a daily basis for why he would ever willingly associate himself with Mark Harris.” Political opponents have used a photo of Rushing dressed like the Boss Hogg character from “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV show to rally support. Rushing was unfazed by it, posting one such meme of him in the outfit on his Facebook page. “Love from the left,” he quipped.
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According to Hinson, the childhood friends were always collectors, and because of their chosen fields of interest, history, literature and museum studies, it's easy for them to see what's truly valuable. They launched a business called Unique Collectibles on Feb. 1 inside A Hidden Treasure. The pair specializes in essential documents, letter, photographs, autographs and artwork of famous people. They expand their collection with extensive research and existing relationships. “We seek out people, specifically elderly people, who had a pretty impressive life,” Helms said.
For instance, they became good friends with Freida Roos Van-Hessen, who just celebrated her 103rd birthday. They bought her book, “Life in the Shadow of a Swastika,” after she signed two or three copies for them. “This is the number one place for collections and antiques,” Hinson said. “People would make a killing off of this stuff, but they don't know about it. It's really A Hidden Treasure.” Want to learn more? A Hidden Treasure is located at 200 S. Stewart St., suite A, Monroe. Call 704226-1263 to learn more about A Hidden Treasure and 704-577-8625 for details about Unique Collectibles.
The inaugural class of Wayfind scholars is pictured with Rhett Brown (left), president of Wingate University, and Andrew Houlihan (right), superintendent of Union County Public Schools. The 20 eighth-graders found out Feb. 22 that if they complete the program over the next four years, they will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship to Wingate University. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
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“This is celebration number one,” Myers told them. “We will soon be celebrating small victories as you go through high school, celebrating your high school graduation and your acceptance to college.” Wingate President Rhett Brown remembers learning at a conference 15 years ago that the national recommendation for school staffing is one guidance counselor per 200 students, and at some high schools, it is closer to one per 700. “That’s when I realized that colleges and universities have a responsibility to partner better with high schools as they support students,” Brown said. After becoming Wingate’s president in 2015, he thought about ways to expand an existing high-school mentoring program. About a year later, he found a partner in Andrew Houlihan, who had just taken
over as UCPS superintendent. “I could sense his energy around this subject,” Brown said. “We decided, ‘Let’s take a swing at this. Let’s lift students up as early as eighth grade and put them on a journey.’” Houlihan said UCPS and Wingate had come together to think differently about removing barriers for kids. He said Wayfind is about preparing eighth-graders for success beyond high school. He believes the program can serve as a national model. Students in the inaugural class are as follows: • East Union Middle: Yasmin Bonilla, Codell Black Jr., Carson Corley, Riley Crook, Esmeralda Garcia, Idaly Martinez-Cortez, Anahi Ramirez, Jordan Sanchez, Robert Smith and Tessa Stewart. • Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle: Alan Capote, Jerry Dillard, Bra’den Harris, Chrishaun Hough, Jorge Martinez, Victor Quintanilla, Ramiro Salinas, Alexander Sanchez, Jose Solis and Celina Tovar.
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Politics • Surluta Anthony: The Monroe City Councilwoman sums up her public service to Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” • Brenda Burns: The Waxhaw commissioner understands the pulse of town, having lived there for more than 20 years. She's served as a commissioner since 2015. • Elizabeth Callis: The Weddington mayor has sought clarity with the N.C. Department of Transportation regarding the funding of local road projects, as well as worked to preserve the town and build more of a community. • Amanda Fuller: Fuller is not only a member of the Wesley Chapel Town Council, but she's also an officer in the Wesley Chapel Elementary School PTO. • Shirley Howe: Years of attending Indian Trail Town Council meetings as a private citizen gave Howe the confidence to fill a vacancy when a member left and subsequently run for re-election. • Kat Lee: Before winning over voters in the 2017 election, the Waxhaw commissioner was an admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserves and worked for the Defense Department. • Brenda McMillon: Waxhaw's mayor pro-tem is new to elected office, but she's no stranger to service, having vetted development projects on the planning board and volunteered at Waxhaw schools. • Lynda Paxton: The retired school psychologist returned to political office in 2017, taking a seat on the Stallings Town Council. Paxton served as mayor from 2005 to 2013. • Janice Propst: The mayor pro tem said during a discussion about a junk/nuisance ordinance that Weddington is growing so fast that the council must consider citizens input and public safety issues. • Deborah Romanow: The Hemby Bridge Elementary teacher has been elected to the Stallings Town Council twice. • Mary Shkut: Despite the drama regarding her appointment to Ron Salimao's seat last year on the Marvin Village Council, it's hard to argue against her impact on the village. She's worked as clerk and administrator, as well as served on the planning board.
most powerful women in Union County We're taking a look at community leaders in positions of influence in honor of Women's History Month. By Justin Vick branches in Indian Trail, Marshville, Monroe and Waxhaw. The system offers more than books, but programming that promotes continuous education. • Lisa Thompson: The Weddington town administrator has led her council through updates to the conservation subdivision ordinance and the creation of rules regarding burning, erosion control and yard junk.
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• Shawna Steele: Whether its getting involved in the community watch, PTO or town council, Steele has worked to ensure her children grow up proud to call Stallings home. • Kim Vandenberg: Vandenberg, who has an MBA and real estate license, sought political office to maintain the small town vibe of Marvin. She's in her first term with the village council. • Tracy Wesolek: She was among three new faces to join the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners in 2017. She has been a member of the town's board of adjustment and active in the Republican Party. Government • Cheryl Bennett: Bennett serves multiple administrative roles with Wesley Chapel, including clerk and finance officer. • Julie Broome: Recently promoted to executive director of Union County's human resources department, she oversees one of the county's largest staffs. She's been in the No. 2 role within the department for 13 years. • Christina Alphin: Before taking on the role of Marvin village administrator last year, Alphin was an assistant city manager in Al-
bemarle. • Crystal Gilliard: Gilliard can vouch for the fast growth in Union County, having served as register of deeds since 2004. The elected office is responsible for various other records, including births, deaths and marriages. • Marsha Gross: The Stallings finance director has had talks with leaders about financing for the new town hall and public works facilities over the course of the past year. • Lynne Hair: The Stallings town planner has been involved in small area plans for the Chestnut and Downtown/Old Monroe. She's also looked at planning for greenways and parks. • Michelle Lancaster: Lancaster recently earned a promotion to deputy county manager, which puts her in command when top administrator Mark Watson is not available. • Ashley Lantz: After helping Turning Point expand its scope beyond domestic violence to various forms of abuse, Lantz became director of the Union County Division of Social Services. • Nina Meadows: Meadows oversees the Union County Public Library, which has
Education • Carole Alley: The reigning Union County Public Schools Principal of the Year has worked at Parkwood High School since 2016. The school has met and exceeded growth measures in recent years. • Rachel Clarke: The Kensington Elementary principal is not just a leader in global education, but she also advises state organizations devoted to school leadership. The school recently won kudos for 21st century learning. • Donna Cook: She's one of the most decorated principals in Union County Public Schools. She runs Marvin Ridge High, one of the largest schools in the district, but she's also led Unionville and Rea View elementary schools. • Kim Fisenne: Fisenne serves as principal at Porter Ridge High School. She has also served as principal at the Central Academy of Technology & Arts, the only school in Union County recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School within the past five years. • Kathy Heintel: The Wesley Chapel resident is the go-to member of the Union County Public Schools Board of Education when it comes to finance, facilities and policy issues. She serves as vice chair. • Stephanie McManus: After leading Parkwood High and Poplin Elementary, McManus now presides as principal at Union County Early College, where students can graduate with a diploma and associate degree. • Melissa Merrell: The Stallings resident has served on the Union County Public Schools Board of Education since 2014. She currently serves as chair. • Vicki Merritt: Merritt has been an see WOMEN, Page 5A
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Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Central Carolinas. • Jeanne Pritt: This Waxhaw resident is on the come up, having been elected as president-elect of the Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club and the Union County Human Resources Association. She is CEO of People Outcomes. • Brenda Robbins: Robbins serves as human resources manager for Union Power Cooperative. She provides outreach to students through her work in the Union County Job Ready Partnership. • Christa Tyson: As president of sales at Ty-Par Commercial Realty, Tyson advises several nonprofits, including the Union County Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Children, Bridge to Recovery and the South Piedmont Community College Foundation – just to name a few. • Juliette Weiland: The Waxhaw resident was elected in October 2018 as president of Charlotte SCORE, a group of active and retired business executives that mentor small businesses. • Lauren Williams: She's held management roles with firms like United Technologies, ATI Specialty materials and Consolidated Metco, where she's currently talent development manager. She chairs the Union County Job Ready Partnership and is involved in the United Way of Central Carolinas.
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administrator with Union County Public Schools since 2012 – first with Sun Valley Middle and then with the Central Academy of Technology & Arts. • Maria Pharr: The South Piedmont Community College president has increased connections between the college and community, as well as business and industry. • Tahira Stalberte: Stalberte helps tell the story of Union County Public Schools in her role as assistant superintendent for communications and community relations. • Ann Walters: The headmaster has overseen tremendous growth at Union County Charter Academy, not just with enrollment but also construction. Business • Penelope Hefner: The principal at Sodoma Law's Monroe office is heavily involved with the Community Shelter of Union County and various legal organizations. • Pat Kahle: As president of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, Kahle is in a position to connect companies to resources such as networking and programming. • Cheryl Neely: Neely, who owned a successful staffing firm, continues to stay involved in the community. She's served on boards of directors for the Union County
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ganization, Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry, gives hope to people experiencing rough times in their lives. It's not about handouts, but educating clients with life skills. • Kathy Bragg: Bragg's doesn't just connect people with housing, but also feeds them through the Community Shelter of Union County. The charity has a network of 130 churches and community groups carrying out its food program. • Cindy Cole: Cole leads Community Health Services of Union County, which has provided diabetes-related help to thousands of people over the years. • Holly Furtick: With 194,000 followers on Instagram and 66,000 followers on Facebook, the Elevation Church member uses her platform to promote healthy habits that enhance the mind, body and soul. • Melanie Miller: She champions people with developmental disabilities through her work with The Arc of Union/Cabarrus. Her charity also lends support to parents and siblings of disabled people. • Erin Santos: The death of a child inspired the Waxhaw mom
Nonprofits • Gloria Barrino: Barrino's or-
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to launch the Isabella Santos Foundation, which has raised millions of dollars. Perhaps its most lasting impact will be additions at Levine Children's Hospital to treat children's cancers. • Ginger Walle: Walle was recently named Union County Woman of the Year. She works with Heart for Monroe, an agency focused on helping people facing homelessness and hunger.
Do you know an inspirational woman? Union County Weekly is accepting nominations to highlight five women in the community whose stories are truly inspiring – whether at the office or at home. Email justin@cmgweekly.com to recommend someone. We’re putting together a women’s empowerment event and special edition in May to recognize these women.
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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Feb. 15 to 21:
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Break-Ins • 7800 block of Carriker Williams Road Property Damage • 7600 block of Carriker Williams Road
Indian Trail
Break-Ins • 2000 block of Clover Hill Road • 2800 block of Ashe Croft Drive • 7100 block of Howey Bottoms Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 3000 block of Alice Flagg Lane • 3400 block of Creek Trail Road • 4200 block of Yaupon Court Break-Ins, Vehicle • 4200 block of Faith Church Road Driving While Impaired • 4400 block of Rogers Road Drug Paraphernalia • 2100 block of Younts Road Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 4000 block of Holly Villa Circle • 4000 block of Guardian Angel Avenue Possession of Marijuana • 1800 block of tower Industrial Drive • 2900 block of West N.C. 218 Property Damage • 1000 block of Finley Court • 5700 lock of West U.S. 74 Thefts • 5600 block of West U.S. 74 • 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard
Marshville
Possession of Marijuana • 6000 block of West Marshville Boulevard Property Damage • 2000 block of Hasty Road Thefts • 6300 block of West Marshville Boulevard Weapon on School Property • 6000 block of West Marshville Boulevard
Mineral Springs
Break-Ins • 4100 block of Western Union
School Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 4800 block of Lon Parker Road Driving While Impaired • 3900 block of Doster Road
Monroe
Animal Call Bite • 100 block of Serenity Hills Drive • 1800 block of Crossbridge Drive Break-Ins • 100 block of Bay Street • 600 block of West Crowell Street • 1300 block of Walkup Avenue • 3200 block of West U.S. 74 • 3500 block of Zebulon Williams Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 300 block of Venus Street • 2700 block of Ashcraft Avenue • 2900 lbock of Silo Court • 3000 block of Queensdale Drive (2 cases) • 3000 block of Kelly Grove Lane (2 cases) • 3100 block of West U.S. 74 • 3800 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 4600 block of Dewberry Lane Burning Personal Property • 2200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Driving While Impaired • 500 block of Morgan Mill Road • 7400 block of South Rocky River Road Hit & Run • 500 block of West Franklin Street • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Littering • 900 block of Airport Road • 4600 block of Old Waxhaw Monroe Road Misuse of 911 • 1400 block of East Franklin Street Obtaining Property by False Pretenses • 1400 block of Ann Street • 3000 block of West U.S. 74 Open Container • 700 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Controlled Substance • 600 block of East Sunset Drive Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 200 block of East Roosevelt
Boulevard Possession of Stolen Goods • 100 block of North MLK Jr Bouelvard • 3300 block of Presson Road Property Damage • 600 block of First Street • 700 block of Castle Road • 800 block of Gate Road • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2300 block of Hinson Road Robberies • 2000 block of Hasty Street Thefts • 100 block of East Sunset Drive • 300 block of East Jefferson Street • 600 block of East Roosevelt Bouelvard (2 cases) • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases) • 2300 block of Hanover Drive • 2400 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases) • 2800 block of West U.S. 74 • 2900 block of Monroe Way • 2900 block of West U.S. 74 (2 cases) • 4100 block of West U.S. 74 Thefts, Vehicles • 1000 block of South Church Street • 3800 block of West U.S. 74 Thefts, Vehicle Parts • 100 block of East Old U.S. 74 • 1200 block of East Sunset Drive Trafficking in Meth/amphetamine • 3900 block of Mountain Drive Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 4900 block of Belk Mill Road Uttering Forged Instrument • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard
Waxhaw
Property Damage • 1300 block of Skyler Drive Weapon on School Property • 2800 block of Crane Road
Wesley Chapel
Identity Theft • 1600 block of Autumn Gold Court Possession of Methamphetamine • 5700 block of Weddington Road Weapon on School Property • 100 block of South Potter Road
NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON MARCH 14 REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO WIDEN N.C. 16 (PROVIDENCE ROAD) FROM REA ROAD EXTENSION (S.R. 1316) TO WAXHAW PARKWAY (S.R. 3530) IN UNION COUNTY STIP Project No. U-5769 The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen N.C. 16 (Providence Road) between Rea Road Extension (S.R. 1316) and Waxhaw Parkway (S.R. 3530) in Union County. A public meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at Weddington United Methodist Church, 13901 Providence Road. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather input on the proposed design. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT public meeting webpage: https://www.ncdot.gov/news/publicmeetings. The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be done via phone, email, or mail by March 28, 2019. For additional information, please contact Travis Preslar, NCDOT Division 10 DM-STIP Project Manager at 12033 East Independence Boulevard – Suite H, Matthews, N.C. 28105, 980-262-6290 or TJpreslar@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Matthew LeShure, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1598, at 919-707-6087 or maleshure@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494. Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
Old Monroe Road (above) is one of the projects on the State's 2020-2029 draft transportation plan. A number of other Indian Trail road projects made the list. UCW file photo
State seeks input on Indian Trail road projects INDIAN TRAIL – The Town of Indian Trail is encouraging residents to provide input to the N.C. Department of Transportation on funding road projects scheduled for 2020 to 2029. A handful of Indian Trail projects are on the list: • Old Monroe Road/Old Charlotte Highway widening throughout Indian Trail ($38.1 million). • Wesley Chapel-Stouts Road widening to four lanes from U.S. 74 to Rogers Road ($31.9 million). • Bridge over the railroad tracks on Wesley Chapel-Stouts Road ($10 million). • Price Mill Creek Greenway between Old Monroe Road and Garden Oak Drive ($3.15 million). • Bicycle lanes along Brandon Oaks Drive and neighborhood sidewalk connections from Beacon Hills to nearby attractions ($262,500). “We hope our residents will take advantage of this opportunity to let NCDOT know how vital these projects would be for our community,” Communications Director Mike Parks said. “Town officials are always
THE BUZZ What people are saying online While improvements are desperately needed on Old Monroe Road and Wesley Chapel Stouts Road, it’s also very important to preserve the beauty of the area. Just widening the roads is a disservice to the residents. A lot of money and time was spent on a study for Wesley Chapel Stouts Road which has several very serious accidents. The study recommended widening and adding a median with trees AND adding traffic circles for increased safety at every neighborhood entrance. – Deborah Young via web
working closely with our partners with the state to make sure our transportation needs are being met, and our residents speaking up about their needs will help strengthen our push to bring more projects to Indian Trail.” Residents can reach out to NCDOT from Feb. 25 to March 1. They will be able to learn more about the projects and make comments at the NCDOT office in Albemarle (716 W. Main St.). They also can provide comments online through April 15 at https://publicinput.com/2020-2029-STIP. The plan will be considered for final approval this summer, according to NCDOT.
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Flickinger, Corbi changed Warrior swimming by Lee Noles Contributor
WEDDINGTON – If the Weddington girls swimming program could split its history into two sections, it would look something like this: Anything before Katie Corbi and Maddy Flickinger and everything after. Since their arrival in 2015, Flickinger and Corbi have combined to win 15 individual state titles while leading the Warriors to state runner-up finishes in 2017 and 2019. They were also the catalyst in helping the Warriors to their first Southern Carolina Conference and regional titles this year. A stark contrast to
the program’s first 15 years when former standout Katherine Plevka’s championship swims in 2010 and 2011 in the 200 individual medley were the only wins on the state level. “They have been an integral part of this four-year run,” said Weddington coach Pam Holley. “They by far have been the MVP of the girl’s squad … Since they were freshmen they have anchored the team.” Flickinger and Corbi’s path to swimming stardom started in two distinct ways. Flickinger moved to Union County from Georgia when she was 7 years old. Not knowing many people, she decided to join the neighborhood swim team because, “That’s what you do around here,”
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she said. Her natural talent caught the eye of her summer league coach who was also in charge of a year-round program in Charlotte. Flickinger swam there for several years before switching to her current club, Swim MAC. Corbi’s involvement in the pool came after eight years of gymnastics had her burned out and searching for something new. She found it by tagging along to her older sister’s swim practice when she was 12. Corbi started in the lower-level groups at MAC, but quickly rose through the ranks where she joined
Maddy Flickinger (left) and Katie Corbi have combined to win 15 individual state titles at Weddington. The duo also led the Warriors to state runner-up finishes in 2017 and 2019. Lee Noles/UCW photo
see SWIMMING, Page 6B
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ince the high school sports season began last fall, Charlotte Media Group has run an Athlete of the Week ad in each of our three papers. Thanks to the good folks at Stacks Restaurant, since August we’ve had three weekly winners with a different athlete running in each of our papers: Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, South Charlotte Weekly and Union County Weekly. It’s been both boys and girls and by now we’ve included an athlete from all of our major coverage area schools. This week, for example, we are recognizing Carmel Christian’s Myles Hunter for his performance over the weekend that led the Cougars to their second straight title. Hunter isn’t a household name – at least not yet – but the 6-foot-6 junior can play. Providence Day’s Andi Levitz led the Chargers in scoring in their Final Four loss to eventual state champ North Raleigh Christian. Levitz also was just named to the NCISAA all-state team. In Union County, Cuthbertson sophomore Maddie Dellinger had 10 points and seven boards, leading the Cavs past rival Charlotte Catholic. Dellinger has been one of the Cavs best players all season, leading them to a 24-3 record. These athletes deserve to be recognized for what they’ve done, and that got our creative juices flowing in an office meeting one day. And at our office, we think big. When our brains finally came together, we came up with a brilliant idea: If we’re going to have all of these athletes from all of these schools for all of these weeks, why don’t we hold a celebration? So, this year, we’re hosting the inaugural Charlotte Media Group’s Athlete of the Year. And it’s going to be huge. Each paper is going to honor six athletes – one boy and one girl. They’ll be recognized for their athletic prowess and incredible accomplishments throughout this 2018-19 sports year. There will be wonderful speakers, refreshments and so much more. We hope you’ll join us in what will undoubtedly be a special night and certainly one to remember for our great athletes. Want to help sponsor the event? Companies or organizations interested in sponsoring the event should contact Adrian Garson at 704-849-2261 or adri an@ cmgweekly.com.
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Marvin Ridge donates new, used wrestling shoes to Monroe team by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
WAXHAW – A few weeks before the season ended, Marvin Ridge wrestling coach Troy Spencer noticed something at a trimatch featuring his Mavs and wrestlers from Monroe and Parkwood. As individual wrestlers from the schools began warming up for their matches, Spencer saw one of the Redhawks getting prepared without shoes on. “Any wrestler will tell you that you have to have a good pair of wrestling shoes to practice and compete in this sport,” Spencer said. “I drove to that match myself and I approached Monroe coach Chuck Johnson
and said, ‘Does this kid need shoes? I have some in the trunk of my car.’ He said the kid wasn’t wrestling that day, but I asked him how it was over there. He told me he had to spend $1,900 of his own money this season to buy his kids gear.” Finding value in helping Johnson has been coaching and officiating wrestling for more than 30 years, most of that time being spent in the Chicago area. There, Johnson said he tried to steer kids toward wrestling as a way to keep them off the streets and out of trouble. To keep them alive, really. “I’m used to helping my kids out and doing it that way from being in Chicago,”
Johnson said. “Those schools don’t have money, so someone had to do it. My rule of thumb is it’s better to keep them off the streets and get them in a wrestling program. They can get something out of it, you know? “I’m trying to promote wrestling to keep kids out of trouble, but there’s so much more that it teaches them. Be confident. Don’t ever let anyone tell you you can’t do something. That’s what it’s about.” Johnson came to the Monroe area this year and began officiating matches in the county. When someone approached him about Monroe needing a coach, he jumped at the chance before the season started. Once he was there, Johnson quickly realized he was a very similar situation to where he had come from and he knew what he needed to do. “I worked with the same type of kids back see HELPING, Page 2B
Parker wins Rebels’ first-ever wrestling crown by Lee Noles Contributor
MONROE – Amber Parker wasn’t expecting much when she decided to wrestle at Parkwood High this year. Why should she? Parker Besides the fact she had never done it before, it wasn’t even her favorite sport. Softball had been at the top of that list since childhood, and
her talent was good enough to get her an athletic scholarship to Western Carolina University. Wrestling, on the other hand, was only supposed to keep Parker in shape for softball, or so she thought. As her season on the mat unfolded, the highs and lows, success and failures, took her on an emotional roller coaster that culminated in February with Parker winning the first state championship in girls wrestling. The North Carolina High
School Athletic Association voted unanimously in the fall of 2018 to have an invitational tournament on a one-year trial basis to crown a state champion in a variety of weight classes. “I never knew I would be wrestling let alone accomplishing something I could have never dreamed of,” said Parker, who became the first state champion for the Rebels in the sport since the program started in 1989. “It was just amazing. I still get chills thinking about it.”
Wrestling came almost as a whim after Parker decided to try as many new things as she could during her senior year. One of those experiences included playing for Parkwood’s tennis team for the first time. “I had maybe stepped foot on a tennis court once before in my entire life,” Parker said. The quasi bucket list also had her volunteering for the middle school football program where see PARKER, Page 2B
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Weddington girls are #1 The Weddington Middle School girls basketball team pulled off something recently that hasn’t been done since the days of Warrior-great Stephanie Watts and her teammates. With a win in their final game, the Warriors girls polished off a perfect, unbeaten season and a Union County Middle School championship. Photo courtesy of Weddington Middle School
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in Chicago,” he said. “Some people didn’t have the right equipment, so I pitched in and bought that. And I would pay for all of the refreshments and that kind of thing. I tried to be the financial backer of the team. A lot of the things had to be done, so I did it. They need equipment, food, shoes, insurance. It takes a lot to keep it going. “But you just do what you do, man. I don’t have time to worry about it. It’s not the hall of fame or anything, but it’s making a difference.” Doing something about it Spencer doesn’t want any credit for his good deed. A couple of years ago when one of the hur-
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her brother Andrew is a sixth-grader. It was also at one of Andrew’s wrestling practices that Parker became interested in the sport. Days later, she emailed Parkwood wrestling coach Chris Linthicum and within a week was working out with the Rebels. “It was great,” Parker said. “You go to practice and wake up the next day and be so sore. That was awesome.” Parker’s first match, however, didn’t go the way she had hoped. Because of her long hair, Parker wore a slicker with her headgear so her hair wouldn’t be pulled. The slicker didn’t fit
ricanes hit hard on the eastern coast of the state, he helped organize a supply drive to help a needy school. They sent shoes, wrestling gear and supplies on that occasion, but chose to keep it quiet. When Spencer talked about this story, he hesitated once I said I was interested in writing about it. But to Johnson, it’s meant everything. “Everybody talks about it, but few people do something about it,” he said. “I buy them what they need. I’m not rich or anything, but it’s making a difference.” At the conference match a couple of weeks after Spencer approached him, Johnson went up to Spencer this time. “I saw him at a match and just had asked him if I could buy his old stuff,” Johnson said. “I needed to scrounge up shoes somewhere.” At first, Spencer said he agreed.
“I went home later that night and got to thinking about it, and I thought something just wasn’t right about it,” Spencer said. “I wasn’t going to make this man buy used wrestling shoes from one of probably the wealthiest schools in the county.” Spencer pledged to spend $500 and emailed Marvin Ridge team mom Debbie Capul. The next day, with the help of CTX Wrestling Academy, Capul and the Marvin Ridge middle and high school programs, the team had raised $1,400. That resulted in 24 pairs of new wrestling shoes and “12 to 15 pairs” of slightly used shoes. “The used shoes are like brand new. There isn’t anything wrong with them.” Johnson said with a laugh. “I had my team here when he came and they were totally flabbergasted. They walked in and saw all of these Nike
shoes and all of this other stuff, we were all flabbergasted. “I was really appreciative of that.” Spencer said it wasn’t he didn’t do it for a write-up in the local paper, but it was the right thing to do and he’d do it again. “The wrestling community in Union County is really tight knit,” he said. “Even though we’re competitors we still practice together before regions and states. On the mat, we want to take it to them but off them mat we’re part of the same wrestling clubs, off-season and all that. When you see somebody in need or having a tough time you step up and help them out. “He was pretty taken aback. He wasn’t expecting it, but man we help each other. They’re only 20 minutes away from us. His kids were pumped down there. We didn’t do it for the glory or anything, we just did it to help them out.”
quite right, and slipped over her eyes and nose when she lunged at her opponent. “I couldn’t see or I couldn’t breathe.” Parker said. “I think I was pinned in about 12 seconds. It was awful. At least at the time it was. Now I think it’s kind of funny.” Parker got better, but with the improvement, also came some tough experiences. She said there were times when people from other schools asked why a girl was wrestling. There were also some wrestlers, who choose to forfeit rather than go against a girl. “It’s a slap in the face,” Parker said. “But I guess a win is a win… But anything like that just fueled me. It threw gasoline on the fire. It burned me to have a guy shoot down a girl saying they can’t be good in any sport.”
Parker said the support of her teammates helped her through the difficult times. Nearly the entire team made the trip to the state tournament for her, and when Parker looked to the stands before her first match, she saw painted letters spelling her name on each of their shirts. “It meant everything to me to know they were doing it for me,” Parker said. “It made me teary-eyed knowing I had that support.” Parker won her first match against Asheboro’s Lindey Otero on points. She then got past Rosman’s Willow Chance in the semifinals when Parker pinned her coming out of a cradle. She said during the match, she was trying to listen to Linthicum shout instructions to her. When she didn’t hear him, she knew it was his way of showing he had confidence in her. “She knew what to do, and I had faith in her. I have faith in all my kids,” Linthicum said. “I don’t want to be standing in the corner telling them what to do. I want them to figure it out.” The lead up to the state tournament came with some disappointment after Parker
missed two weeks of the season with a concussion. She said it was hard missing that much time but it gave her a chance to scout other wrestlers, including Butler High’s Elisa Cox, who entered the state finals against Parker as the No.1 seed. Parker prevailed in the match, 9-4, to capture the state title in the 138-pound weight class. “I hugged my coach. I hugged my teammates,” Parker said. “It made me cry… It was fantastic.” The school celebrated with more than 50 people waiting when Parker returned. State titles are starting to become an old habit for Parker, who won another when the Rebel softball program captured its championship during her sophomore year. Parker, who plays shortstop and third base, knows her softball career will continue in college, but wrestling is leaving the biggest memory for her now. “I don’t think I have experienced anything like it,” Parker said. “It’s like losing a best friend. It meant so much to me. I cried for two days after it all ended. I will certainly miss it.”
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This weekend: Private School All-Star Game coming to Providence Day adults and $5 for students. Children under 8 get in free.
by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Boys, East Nick Brown, Westchester Country Day (Navy commit) Michael Fowler, Greensboro Day (James Madison) Greg Gantt, Trinity Christian (Providence) DJ Horne, Trinity Christian (Illinois State) Austin Inge, Greensboro Day Emmanuel Izunabor, Fayetteville Academy KJ Marshall, Trinity Christian Michael Wade, The Buringlington School Williams Onyeodi, Fayetteville Academy Bryant Randleman, Durham Academy Jake Vanderheijden, Ravenscroft (Bucknell) John Michael Wright, Fayetteville Academy
CHARLOTTE – The 2019 North Carolina Private School All-Star Game will feature the best of the best hoop stars from around the state battling it out on the court in an East vs. West format March 2 at Providence Day. Head coaches and athletic directors from around the state nominated more than 100 players, which were narrowed down into two teams to represent the best of all classifications in North Carolina. “For most high school players, their high school careers end in a loss,” said event host and Providence Day boys basketball coach Brian Field. “We started this All-Star game six years ago to bring together some of the most talented players in the state and to give them a memorable way to end their career by playing and doing service alongside many of their peers.” The boys game 15 players who have already signed to play college basketball, and several more who will sign in the coming weeks now that their seasons are complete. Kurtis Darden, who guided his Village Christian team to the 3A championship game, will coach the East. Darden won backto-back titles in 2016 and 2017. Metrolina Christian’s Michael Wilson will coach the West side. The girls game features six girls who have already signed to play college ball. Bill Middlebrooks, who has coached at Concord First Assembly for 17 seasons, will lead the East. Charisse Map, who has been atop Charlotte Latin’s program for several seasons after starring at North Carolina, will lead the West. In all, at least 21 next-level players will take the court one final time in their high school careers and try to end it with a win. “The rosters this season are once again loaded with talent,’ Field said. “It is always fun to have them on our campus for two days and see players from rival teams play together and have a great time.” In addition to the game, players will take part in a community service project on the afternoon of March 1. The girls game will tip at 1 p.m., followed by the boys game at 2:30. Tickets cost $7 for
Boys, West Demiade Adelkun, Gaston Day Seth Bennett, Charlotte Christian Jake Boggs, Carmel Christian (UNC Wilmington) Stephen Clark, Metrolina Christian (The Citadel) D’Angelo Elliott, Carolina Day D’Angelo Epps, Carmel Christian (College of Charleston) Donovan Gregory, Carmel Christian (Appalachian State) Paul Hudson, Charlotte Christian (Dartmouth) Marten Maide, Carmel Christian (Liberty) Myles Pierre, Carmel Christian (Houston Baptist) Alex Tabor, Country Day (Southern Methodist) JC Tharrington, Charlotte Christian (Appalachian State) East, Girls Imani Spence, Durham Academy Emma Stout, Wake Christian (Washington) Izabel Verejoa, Neuse Christian (Michigan) Ralayah McRae, O’Neil School Madison Head, Greensboro Day Jada McMillan, Concord First Assembly Makayla Kimble, Village Christian Evan Waters, Lee Christian Jala Holloman, Wayne Country Day Lola Olagbegi, St. Mary’s Georgia Smith, St. Mary’s
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Covenant Day guard Maddie Crumpler will represent the West in the Private School AllStar Game, which will take place on March 2 at Providence Day. Andrew Stark/UCW photo
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THINGS TO DO March 1 Beer Tasting Growler USA holds a blind beer tasting, featuring six brews. Tickets cost $14. Find them at www.eventbrite.com. 704494-9445 7-9 p.m..; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail 1980s Night Treehouse Vineyards presents 80s Night. Come dressed in 1980s clothing and dance to hits played by DJ Curt. Admission is free. 704283-4208 7-10 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe
March 2 Community Workday Carolina Thread Trail holds a community work day to remove natural debris at Twelve Mile Creek Greenway. 704-376-2556 9 a.m.-noon; 4400 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw Community Clean-up The Village of Marvin holds a clean-up day at Marvin Efird Park. People who live outside of Marvin can help remove dead limbs and trees or just clean up the park. Email parkmanager@marvinnc.org if interested in helping. 704843-1680 9 a.m.-noon; 8909 New Town Road, Waxhaw
Grand Opening Rainforest Glow Golf Indoor Mini Golf holds a grand opening with mini golf, rain forest animals and food. 704234-8737 10 a.m.; 584 Indian Trail Road S., Indian Trail Farmers Market The Union County Farmers Market holds winter market hours with seasonal vegetables and other goods. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 805 Skyway Drive, Monroe Touch-A-Truck Stallings Parks and Recreation presents Touch-A-Truck at Stallings Municipal Park. The free event shows off fire trucks, tractors and garbage trucks. Food trucks will be there, too. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 340 Stallings Road, Stallings
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Latin Night DJ Mex performs during Latin Night at Treehouse Vineyards. The event includes a food truck and dancing. Admission costs $5. 704-283-4208 7-10 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe
Gospel Concert The Whisnants perform at Lakeview Baptist Church. Tickets cost $10. Children 15 and younger get in free. 704283-0019 6-8 p.m.; 4602 Concord Hwy., Monroe
March 2-3 Spring Market The Faded Rose presents The Spring Market at the Farm. The event includes vendors and food trucks 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 2 and noon to 6 p.m. March 3 at Why Not an American Ark. Adults pay $5. Children get in free. Find tickets at www. eventbrite.com. Various times; 3224 Medlin Road, Monroe
March 4 Movie Trivia TriviaTainment Americas Themed Trivia presents Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia at Queen's South Bar & Grill. Find tickets at www. eventbrite.com. 704-2564626 7-9 p.m.; 1201 N. Broome St., Waxhaw
Cancer Fundraiser Benton's Cross Roads Baptist Church presents MuMarch 3 sic for a Cure, featuring the QFlip Fundraiser Southern Express, DestinaPeddler's Paradise holds tion Bluegrass, Sloope Valley a QFlip Tournament to raise Band, Hatley Family Band and money for The Sandbox. RegFlowers Family Band. Tickets istration costs $10. www.ped cost $15 in advance and $20 dlersparadisemonroe.com at the door. Children under 10 2-2:30 p.m.; 105 W. Franklin get in free. The event benefits St., Monroe Levine Cancer Center. The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 109 Eighth 5 p.m.; E. Avenue, Lawyers New York, N.Y. 10018 Car Club For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 Road, Monroe The Sidewinders For Release Wednesday, April 25, 2018Car Club
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March 6 Cruise-In Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds a cruise-in at Poplin Place. 704-774-1798 2-5 p.m.; 2289 W. U.S. 74, Monroe
March 7 Senior Coffee The Town of Waxhaw holds a Senior Coffee House for people ages 55 and older at the Duncan McDonald House. The event takes place on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 704-843-2195 10 a.m.-noon; 115 McDonald St., Waxhaw Sip & Shop Several downtown businesses are participating in a Sip & Shop crawl, including Peddler's Paradise and The Petal Shoppe of Monroe. 4-7 p.m.; Various locations Leprechaun Cupcakes Sweet Repeats & More holds a workshop for children to make leprechaun cupcakes. Register at ww.swee trepeatswaxhaw.com. The
class costs $10. 704-843-1344 4:30-6 p.m.; 615 W. South Main St., Waxhaw Retro Night TriviaTainment brings 1980s and 1990s pop culture trivia to Growler USA. Reserve tickets on www.eventbrite. com. 704-494-9445 7-9 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
March 9 Benefit Auction South Piedmont Community College auctions off a tiny house at the Tyson Family Center for Technology. 704290-5222 9-10:30 a.m.; 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe
March 12 Ribbon Cutting Dylan Hales holds a ribbon cutting with the Union County Chamber of Commerce for his Edward Jones office. 704684-0103 4-4:30 p.m.; 5945 Weddington Road
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Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Grapes Wine Bar: 6461 Old Monroe Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • CharBar: 3118 Fincher Farm Road • Hinson’s Drive In: 2761 CPCC Lane • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Road Monroe • Grumpy Monk: 2841 W. U.S. 74 • Roasted Bone: 350 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw • Mary’s O’Neill’s: 116 W. North Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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Latin boys, girls top area NCISAA swimming by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – For the first time in seven seasons the Charlotte Latin boys swim team ended its year anything but NCISAA champs. A second-place finish for the boys and a third-place performance for the girls was a more than successful season for the Hawks, who paced area teams at the private school championships held earlier this month. The Latin boys snapped their streak of six consecutive state titles after scoring 353 points, just 7.5 behind state champion Cary Academy. But the Hawks had plenty of standout performances to make the day memorable. Charlotte Latin’s 200 freestyle relay team of sophomores Kwame Thornhill and Stephen Kim, junior Jackson Davis and senior Evan Dorsel combined to swim 1:37.40, breaking the state record in that event. That foursome would strike again in the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:14.66, which was more than six seconds ahead of the field. Davis would go on to win the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.45 seconds, which won the meet by 0.35 seconds ahead of a stacked field of competitors. The star junior would add another individual title, taking the 100 freestyle crown with a time of 46.69, nearly two full seconds ahead of the field. Kim put together an impressive swim in the 100 breaststroke, holding off teammate Andy Dorsel with a time of 57.53, which was just 0.02 seconds from beating former Latin all-American Michael Chadwick’s 2013 mark. Evan Dorsel would later win the 100 butterfly in dominating. His 50.90 beat the field by 2.30 seconds. Sophomore Andy Dorsel won the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:51.77, which missed Matt McGinnis’ long-standing record by just 0.60. McGuinnis has owned the meet record since 2003. The Latin girls had their own record-setting relays as sophomore Lindsay Flynn, junior Evelyn Peters and seniors Amy Dragellin and Jessica Flynn beat the NCISAA mark with a swim of 1:36.76, which was more than two seconds ahead of the 200 freestyle relay field. The four would partner again to win the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:29.75, which led the field by over nine full seconds and set another state record. Flynn also won the 100 freestyle with a
swim of 50.64, which edged Country Day star Sophie Francis by 0.25 seconds. The boys standings behind Cary Academy’s 360.5 points included area teams Charlotte Latin (353, second), Providence Day (248, third), Country Day (116, seventh) and Charlotte Christian (57, 12th). Cary Academy pulled off the sweep by winning the girls meet with 403 points, well clear of runner-up Saint Mary’s (290). Charlotte Latin was third (253) and followed by Country Day (196, fourth), Covenant Day (105, T-eighth), Providence Day (95, 11th), Metrolina Christian (78, 12th) and Charlotte Christian (33, 13th). When applicable, the top 16 placers score points for their team. Below is a list of all performers who finished within the top eight of their respective events. Girls • 200 freestyle relay: Country Day, 2nd; Covenant Day • 200 freestyle: Amy Dragelin, Charlotte Latin - 2nd; Jessica Flynn, Charlotte Latin - 3rd; Hannah Baumgartner, Country Day - 5th; Sarah Fleury, Metrolina Christina, 7th • 200 individual medley: Lawson Brantley, Covenant Day - 4th; Evelyn Peters, Charlotte Latin - 5th; Emma Hatlem, Country Day - 8th • 50 freestyle: Lindsay Flynn, Charlotte Latin - 2nd; Sophie Francis, Country Day - 3rd; Sarah Fleury, Metrolina Christian - 4th; Hannah Baumgartner, Country Day - 7th • 100 butterfly: Evelyn Peters, Charlotte Latin - 5th; Lucy Elliott, Country Day - 7th • 100 freestyle: Lindsay Flynn, Charlotte Latin - 1st; Sophie Francis, Country Day - 2nd; Amy Dragelin, Charlotte Latin - 3rd • 500 freestyle: Maria Llerenas Soto, Charlotte Latin - 3rd; Isa Makhuli, Providence Day - 4th; Emma Hatlem, Country Day - 5th; Kathryn Harding, Covenant Day - 7th • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Latin, 1st; Metrolina Christian, T-4th; Covenant Day, T-4th; Country Day, 7th • 100 backstroke: Jessica Flynn, Charlotte Latin - 3rd; Lawson Brantley, Covenant Day - 5th; Lucy Elliott, Country Day - 7th • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Latin, 1st; Country Day, 3rd; Providence Day, 8th Boys • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Latin, 1st; Providence Day, 2nd; Country Day, 6th; Covenant Day, 7th • 200 freestyle: Kwame Thornhill, Charlotte Latin - 2nd; Colter Nichols, Providence Day - 5th; Zachary Brown, Charlotte Christian - 6th; Thomas Redvanly, Country Day - 7th • 200 individual medley: Andy Dorsel, Charlotte Latin - 1st • 50 freestyle: Jackson Davis, Charlotte Latin - 1st; Tyler Sherrill, Providence Day - 4th; John Howard, Providence Day - 6th • 100 butterfly: Evan Dorsel, Charlotte Latin - 1st; Landon McLaurin, Providence Day - 2nd; Connor Neely, Charlotte Latin - 4th; Will Cooper, Country Day - 5th; John Howard, Providence Day - 7th; Zachary Brown, Charlotte Christian - 8th • 100 freestyle: Jackson Davis, Charlotte Latin - 1st; Tyler Sherrill, Providence Day - 2nd; Kwame Thornhill, Charlotte Latin - 4th; • 500 freestyle: Evan Dorsel, Charlotte Latin - 3rd; Ben Bednar, Covenant Day - 5th; Thomas Redvanly, Country Day - 6th; Landon McLaurin, Providence Day - 8th • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Latin, 3rd; Providence Day, 4th; Covenant Day, 7th; Charlotte Christian, 8th • 100 backstroke: Ethan Bershad, Charlotte Latin - 6th; Colter Nichols, Providence Day - 6th • 100 breaststroke: Stephen Kim, Charlotte Latin - 1st; Andy Dorsel, Charlotte Latin - 2nd; Will Cooper, Country Day - 6th; Axel Rokhar, Providence Day - 7th • 200 freestyle relay: Charlotte Latin, 1st; Providence Day, 2nd; Country Day, 6th
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Flickinger on the club’s elite teams. The two bonded in middle school after Corbi switched from Marvin Ridge to Weddington because of redistricting. The cohesion grew tighter as the two found similarities outside of swimming. They each like soft alternative music and both take an AP chemistry class together. They enjoy food, albeit different types. “I like sushi,” Corbi said. “I could eat it every day.” “Pasta,” Flickinger said. “Oh yeah, and bagels.” The strongest similarity between the two, according to Holley, is their desire to help the Warriors any way they can. Holley points to this year’s state championship meet as a perfect example. Last season Flickinger entered as the top seed in the 200 IM and lived up to the billing by taking the lead into the final lap. It wouldn’t last as TC Roberson’s Grace Reeder edged out Flickinger for the state title. Holley said Flickinger was apprehensive about swimming the event at this year’s meet, but quickly put any concern aside when she realized it would help the Warriors get points. “She didn’t want to have that disappointment like she did the year before,” Holley said. “But she was locked in this year. She wasn’t going to get caught in the back half.” Flickinger won the event by more than three seconds to capture her first of four state titles at the meet. She also won the 100 backstroke and joined Corbi and teammates Kylie Yoder and Kelsey Tolchin to win the 200 freestyle relay. Yoder, Flickinger and Corbi teamed with Ashley
Weddington boys, girls top lacrosse ranks The Weddington boys and girls lacrosse teams top Team24/7 Lacrosse’s preseason poll as voted on by area coaches. The two-time defending champion Warrior boys return much of the talent that led to a 19-2 record, including all-Americans James Shipley and Jared Papke and plenty of next-level talent that will make them a tough out all season. The boys top 10 rankings have Weddington followed by Lake Norman, Christ School, Marvin Ridge, Ardrey Kell, Charlotte Catholic, Providence Day, Myers Park, Hough and
Martinson to win the 400 free relay. “It was really cool to get all four,” Flickinger said. “I knew this year I was swimming better, and it gave me confidence to finish strong.” Corbi was putting together her own stellar performance by winning the 50-freestyle for the fourth year in a row. The victory wasn’t easy. She had to come from behind to out touch Charlotte Catholic’s Alina Stout and Olivia Rhodes by a mere three-tenths of a second. Stout entered the finals as the top seed, and Rhodes defeated Corbi at regionals a week before. “I don’t have that great of a start,” said Corbi, who manages to breathe once during the two-lap race. “But I do a good job underneath the water, and I have a good finish. And I made my turn at the wall and got a really great push off, and I took the lead from there.” The duo’s performance still wasn’t enough as Catholic held off the Warriors by a mere four points to win its 16th state title. Flickinger wasn’t focusing too much on the loss, though. What she remembers is the green and golden sparkled tutus, shirts, and tiaras the Warriors wore when accepting their medals. “We had fun,” she said. “It unified us and got us excited. It put us in a good mood.” The end of high school will send the pair in different directions. Flickinger has signed an athletic scholarship to swim at North Carolina State. Corbi heads to the Naval Academy to carry on her swimming career. Both know what they did to help the Warrior program. “This year it was important for us to set a tone for other swimmers coming up to follow,” Flickinger said. “We want them to keep things going on.”
Country Day. The Warrior girls earn the top spot just ahead of conference nemesis Charlotte Catholic after a 15-1 season a year ago. Weddington is loaded with leading scorers Alex Wall, Jordyn Case and Union County Weekly Player of the Year Meryl Johnson among its headliners. Like in the boys rankings, the Marvin Ridge girls make the cut, coming in at No. 8. The girls rankings are: Weddington followed by Charlotte Catholic, Weddington, Myers Park, Lake Norman, Charlotte Latin, Country Day, Hough, Marvin Ridge, Fort Mill and Hickory.
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2019
Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo March 29, 2019 | 9am-12:30pm Christ Covenant Church | Matthews, NC
FREE ADMISSION FREE BREAKFAST, FREE LUNCH, Fun and Fellowship!
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Please fill out and mail back to CMG - P.O. Box 1104, Matthews, NC 28106 or call us at 704-849-2261 to register.