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Friday, March 6, 2020 • Vol. 1 • No. 9

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Homes proposed for Rogers Road, Harkey Creek by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – Matthew Jones, chief engineer at American Engineering, pitched residential developments on Rogers Road and Harkey Creek during a Feb. 25 development workshop to get feedback from the town council.

The first development, 49 single family, detached homes on a 25-acre parcel, would be located on Rogers Road, halfway between Brandon Oaks and Old Charlotte Highway going up to the edge of South Piedmont Community College. The town would need to rezone the parcel from SF-1 to SF-5, making it

higher density. It also would need to annex some of the Union County land into Indian Trail. Jones said each house in this development would be 60 feet wide and about 35 feet deep. Homes would be approximately 3,000 square feet and priced in the $300,000 to $400,000 range. The plan also incor-

porates 45 acres of open space separate from the lots. Councilman Jerry Morse asked Jones if the developer was providing amenities for the residents, and if a homeowners association would be formed. Jones said there was no plan to provide structural amenities, but the open space would serve as “passive amenities” for resi-

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Sun Valley coach eager to turn around football program by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – Sun Valley High School announced Drew Hackett as its fifth coach since 1994 last week. Hackett has a history of turning programs around with brief stops at West Charlotte (2014), Bishop McGuiness Hackett (2017-18) and most recently, CATA (5-5 on the JV level) while also serving as an assistant at Hough (2015-16) and at West Charlotte before being named the interim. Hackett owns a career 19-20 coaching record, but he’s ready to turn around Sun Valley after the Spartans were just 2-9 last year. Indian Trail Weekly sat down with Hackett to discuss his coaching past, his vision for Sun Valley and how he plans to turn the program back in the right direction.

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Sardis Church Road off U.S. 74 since the end of August and the Gomezes say customers still can’t get enough. The success of their

ITW: Tell me a little bit about your coaching career. Where did you get your start and what have you picked up along the way? Drew Hackett: I started at West Charlotte. 2013 was my first year there, and I was retained the next year when Mo Collins started. When he got sick, they named me the interim. I took that program through the last five games of the season. After that, I went to Hough under Miles Aldridge and stayed there for two years and then the opportunity at Bishop opened. I took that. They graduated their entire offense, without a single offensive returner. They had some sophomores who had played defense, but not much else. We started 0-4 and went 4-7 that year. They’d never played varsity football before. We came back from 20 points twice. The following year, we went 8-5 and got their first-ever playoff win. Then, this opportunity came open. I met with the admin, I met with Jay (Niessner) and I liked the atmosphere

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see HACKETT, Page 2A

Yvette Gomez and her husband, Eric, started Lady Go-Go's because they wanted authentic, vegan Mexcian food that tasted like the meals they grew up on. Karie Simmons/ITW photo

Girl Scouts build skills through sales, 1B

Lady Go-Go’s finding success in permanent spot by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

Falling short Aikmus blocked from third term, 3A

Bold music Kids make the set list at this camp, 1B

INDEX Summer Camps........................................ 1B Classifieds..............................................................5B Athlete of the Week.......................... 2A In the Know......................................................... 2A News Briefs......................................................... 2A Loud&Live.............................................................3B Puzzles.........................................................................3B

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Q&A with Drew Hackett

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dents. Mayor Michael Alvarez’s primary concern was the potential of adding more traffic to an already congested area. He said it already takes between 20 and 30 minutes to get through Wesley Chapel Road and Old Charlotte Highway on

INDIAN TRAIL – Yvette and Eric Gomez couldn’t find any vegan Mexican food in the greater Charlotte area, so they started a food truck called Lady Go-Go’s and made their own. That was six years ago. Today, their business has grown so much that they’ve traded in their popular food truck for a permanent location in Indian Trail. The business originally started as a catering truck. Yvette and Eric were regular vendors at places like Bird Song Brewery, Sweet Union Brewing, Temple Mojo, Noda Company Store, The DreamChas-

For many years, Lady Go-Go's served up vegan tacos and burritos out of a catering truck. They traded in that truck for a permanent location in Indian Trail six months ago. Photo courtesy of Subrina Goosch

er’s Brewery and Resident Culture Brewing Company. However, over time, the demand became too high and the menu too large for the food truck’s tiny kitchen. Lady Go-Go’s has been at 3816

Helms wants to build on ‘most productive’ term as commissioner by Kayla Berenson

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Union County Commissioner Richard Helms did not originally intend to run for reelection, but he felt the urge to continue to contribute after seeing the county’s success in the last term. Helms, a Republican, is seek-

ing a third term as a commissioner. “My family goes back to 1780 in Union County, so I’m a native and the county’s very important to me,” Helms said. Helms described this past term as “the most productive Union County has seen in a long time.” He said the county hired Mark Watson as its new

county manager, which has helped the county progress in its economic growth. According to Helms, Union County’s commercial tax base has improved by 2% in the past term, which is a significant improvement. He is also proud of is putting see HELMS, Page 3A

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Drew Hackett coached both sides of the ball last year at CATA to get a better feel for being a head coach. He takes over a Sun Valley team that struggled to a 2-9 record last year but is loaded with talent. Andrew Stark/ITW photo

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and the idea of building something from scratch. We went 5-5 on a JV schedule. They hadn’t won since August 2016. ITW: What side of the ball is your football background mostly come from? DH: My background is primarily on the offensive side, but learning under Miles, you have to know all three phases. I kind of opened that up, and when I came here, I didn’t name a coordinator for the JV season, because I called the whole game. I wanted to put myself in position to have an overwhelming amount of football with me calling the whole game. Doing that helped broaden my horizons on the defensive front so I now know both sides of the ball and feel confident. Most coordinators call just one side of the ball most of their careers, so it’s something I wanted to do. ITW: What impressed you with Sun Valley? DH: I liked the different demographics that they draw from. That seven-mile area is just tremendous. Having a disciplined football team is very possible, so is having a constant plan of attack and being open and not narrow-minded. There are currently two D-1 guys with offers, so it’s a place where we can work to our strengths. And when those guys graduate, it won’t be how we replace them, but we’ll already have the JV kids working to do that. It’s like reloading instead of re-trying to do everything. ITW: Sun Valley struggled last year, but has tons of talent. I’m sure you’ve had a chance to review some tape. Why do you see as an outsider that they struggled? DH: They were in every game, but were just a handful of plays away from winning games. I think they had a couple of bad breaks. If you look at their games, and it happens to all of us, but if you have one or two bad plays right before half and if you open with one or two bad plays, you go from 14-7 at the half and now it’s 28-7 halfway through the third quarter and you’re wondering what happened. I think it was that, just a couple of bad breaks, a couple missed opportunities, but you see the fight and the resilience in those kids because they were still going out there and trying to win. That’s a positive. If we can eliminate a couple of bad breaks and a couple of mistakes, that opens it up for a successful year. ITW: There’s tons of talent on the roster and no reason to win just two games. You have experience doing so, but how do you quickly turn this program around? DH: I think the biggest thing is finding out what we’re good at. You can do that a lot of ways. You can do the Mike Leach philosophy where balance is the guys getting touches or it’s 50-50 runpass. It’s about finding out what we do well and then executing it. Sometimes less is more. We’ll go in with a solid game plan and

prepare the kids not only for the first quarter, but for halftime adjustments. When this is working, they’ll adjust so let’s look at it like how they may adjust and coming up with something for that. It’s really just always preparing for the next thing. ITW: That conference has two state champions (Charlotte Catholic and Weddington) who have won it twice in a row now. What do you think about that league? There are truly no nights off. DH: Correct. There are no off nights, and I think I’ve been exceptionally prepared for that conference coming from the I-Meck. It’s very similar. You’re going to play your conference to get to the state championship. At Hough, we used to joke the first couple rounds of the playoffs were the football conference championships where you had the regular season champion and more often not, they weren’t the ones left standing in the playoffs. It’s just a matter of iron sharpens iron. We work under the gauntlet of the schedule, but we’re going to have to play them anyway in the playoffs, so it’s better to know them and play them tough. ITW: Sun Valley has had very few coaches over the past 20 years. Is this a place you see yourself staying at for a while? DH: That’s the intention. My wife and I live in Stallings. I grew up in Mint Hill, my grandparents still live in Mint Hill so this is home for me and we’re trying to make it our home, too. We bought a house, so for the foreseeable future this is home. ITW: What about staff? Are you bringing some guys with you? DH: It’s a constantly evolving process. I’m working on putting together the staff and trying to retain as many as possible. I want good football guys around and try to leave the staff intact as much as possible for the kids so they can see the same faces around. We aren’t college or the pro level where the coach leaves and the whole staff changes. And I don’t control teaching positions. I think there’s good pieces to the staff, but I want to bring in a couple of fresh eyes to it. It’s not an overhaul. It’s not a rebuild where we’re going to make minor changes to progress. ITW: The team won just two games last year. How does their morale seem to be? DH: It’s good. I’ve been over the past week and this morning. They’re working hard, but it’s a grind. We’ll go from now until December basically, so it’s a grind in the weight room and in skills. We’ve had good numbers and they’ve been working hard, so they seem to take it in stride. ITW: What is the biggest thing you’re excited for about this job? DH: To have administrative support going into it and more resources going into it than I’m used to having. We have 50-60 guys in the weight room where my past couple of stops I haven’t had those resources and the administrative backing, so I’m very excited about being in the community and getting into the resources and untapped potential.

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This is home and I want this county to be the best it can be. I’ve got children and I want to have a better Union County for them to have in the future when I’m gone.”

• Richard Helms

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This screenshot from the Union County Board of Elections shows unofficial results from the Democratic primary for the President of the United States. Joe Biden earned the most votes locally and statewide.

Williams edges out Aikmus in county commission race by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

David Williams filed the paperwork to become a candidate for the Union County Board of Commissioners during the last hour of the last day to do so. And Williams he wound up securing one of the two Republican slots in the general election. Williams earned 10,423 votes, or 31.57%, enough to edge out two-term incumbent Frank Aikmus by 381 votes, according to unofficial results. Commissioner Richard Helms led the race with 12,551 votes. "There's no secret to the victory, however, the key was staying on message regarding issues that resonate with the people of Union County," Williams said. Residents in the western portion of Union County have grown weary of high-density development on the unincorporated areas outside of their villages and towns. Leaders also drew criticism in recent months after raising utility rates 15.5% for each of the next two years to ensure water needs of the county's fast-growing population. "The political landscape is shifting in Union County, and candidates who ignore issues that resonate with the people do so at their political peril," Williams said. Helms and Williams will square off against Democrat Marty Moffat in the general election. Other races U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who lives in the Lake Norman area, shared the campaign stage with President Donald Trump the day prior to Election Day in Charlotte. He emerged victorious in the Republican primary for his U.S. Senate seat. “I want to keep working with President Trump to create jobs, boost wages, secure winning trade deals, rebuild our military,

Frank Aikmus sought a third term as a county commissioner, but he lost in the primary. ITW file photo

improve health care for veterans, combat sanctuary cities and confirm well-qualified judges to he federal bench,” Tillis said in a statement following the win. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Trevor Fuller came in third place in the Democratic Primary for that same U.S. Senate seat. Raleigh resident Cal Cunningham will square off against Tillis in November. N.C. Rep. Yvonne Lewis Holley, of Wake County, emerged as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, overcoming a five-person field that included N.C. Rep Chaz Beasley and attorney Bill Toole of Charlotte. Greensboro resident Mark Robinson comfortably won the Republican side of the lieutenant governor race. South Charlotte resident Scott Stone came in eighth place in the nine-person field. N.C. Rep. Craig Horn, of Union County, and Charlotte resident Constance Johnson weren't able to advance to the general election in the race for N.C. superintendent of public instruction. Charlotte City Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera came in second to Duke University business professor Ronnie Chatterji in the Democratic primary for state treasurer. N.C Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey defeated Charlotte resident Ronald Pierce in the Republican primary.

bonds together for improvements at Union County Public Schools, which he said was also a challenge. But the biggest challenge this term has been moving along the Yadkin project. Many voters have expressed disdain with commissioners for increasing water rates to fund the project. Helms said while he originally voted against raising the rates, he now sees how it will benefit the county in the long run and supports the project. “There’s a lot of information being put out there that is known to not be factual, but they’re good sound bites,” Helms said. Helms said the board evaluated all of the possible options to get water to Union County residents. He said other options would not allow the county to own the water, which could be consequential if a corporation goes bankrupt, leading the pipes to empty and leave citizens without water. He believes the Yadkin project was the best option because it allows the county to own the water. He said the project will be theirs for the next 50 to 100 years. The cost of the project has also been questioned by candidates and residents alike. However, Helms said consultants, engineers and professionals have validated that the Yadkin project is “the most cost-effective and most productive solution” for the county. He said if the county scrapped the project now that its design phase is 60% complete, it would be subject to lawsuits from other entities it has partnered with on the project, therefore costing them more money and making it more expensive for residents. “It’s a matter of who wants to move this county forward and who wants to push it backward,” Helms said. Helms also said claims about the county failing to address problems with arsenic and contamination in water are incorrect.

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He said county staff are in the second design phase of a project that will connect water lines and give better hydraulics and cleaner water to residents who need it. While water has been a hot-button issue in this primary, Helms hopes to address the county’s growth in the next term if he is reelected. He said his voting record shows that he has voted against high-density projects, like the Cresswind senior community project. “Our infrastructure, water, sewer, THE BUZZ roads and someWhat people are saying on Facebook times schools, “When will this county depending on lodismantle the good ol’ cation, can’t hanboy system?” – Kelly Stegall dle that density,” Helms said. “In “Apparently some don't know Richard my personal perHelms. He is a salt of the spective, we need earth type guy who works to control that from a pragmatic position to do what is honest, density. There’s a what has been well thought out and with the neighborhood on long term in mind.” Potter Road and – Mike Sealy it’s a nice com“You’ve got my vote sir munity with one- especially because you’re a Republican.” acre lots. And it’s – D R Doc Hoad going in… but they didn’t have to rezone it. That’s a good way to go. Our landowners have a right to sell their land, but your right stops when you infringe on everyone else.” To Helms, “smart growth” means controlling density and working diligently with the board to expand the county’s commercial tax base, therefore also contributing to economic growth. He wants to work with state legislators to facilitate road improvements that have been in the works for a long time but have yet to be completed. “This is home and I want this county to be the best it can be,” Helms said. “I’ve got children and I want to have a better Union County for them to have in the future when I’m gone.”

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brick-and-mortar location has surpassed expectations so much that the couple is already thinking about expanding to a larger space with more seating to handle the crowds. “How big sometimes the lines get is just insane,” Yvette said. Everything served at Lady Go-Go’s is 100% vegan, which is what sets the business apart. Eric said that at most Mexican restaurants and taco joints, even the rice is made with chicken broth, the beans have pork fat in them and pig lard is used to make the masa (corn-

meal flour) for tamales. That means when customers order vegetarian meals, there’s a possibility of cross contamination, Eric said. But not at Lady Go-Go’s. Yvette and Eric (and their five children) have been vegan for years, so they know what ingredients to avoid and pay very close attention to labels. “There is even milk in chips sometimes,” Eric said. Yvette crafted the menu for Lady Go-Go’s using recipes passed down by her grandmother, but with a vegan twist. She said she was motivated to make the food she grew up eating and missed since becoming vegan. “Now that craving is fulfilled,” Yvette said. “We

wanted to show the community you can eat healthy and still enjoy the food you grew up with.” Tacos are $3 each, three for $7, five for $10 or four with rice and beans for $12. All tacos come with a choice of protein (jackfruit carnitas, jackfruit birria, jackfruit barbacoa, soy asada, soy pollo asada, soy al pastor, soy chuletas en salsa verde, or nopales con papas, which is cactus and potatoes) and are topped with onion and cilantro. Salas include guaca-flaca (avocado salsa), el guey (tomatilla salsa), la ranchera (medium hot) and Y.O.L.O. (seriously spicy). The Gomezes said their nachos and tacos are the most popular, followed by their papas chingonas (fries)

and horchata (drink made with rice, flavored with cinnamon and sweetened with sugar). They also make burritos, quesadillas, tortas (sandwich), toastados, Mexican street corn, chicharrón and sopes (thick tortilla with toppings). Eric said their goal is to take away the stigma of vegan food – that it’s not just vegetables and tofu — and show it can still be packed with flavor. “We’re unapologetically spicy,” Eric said. “People say our spot takes them back to L.A. or our spot takes them back to taco shops in Mexico,” he added. “Young people are bringing their parents and grandparents. The stamp of approval for us is when the old-school

Lady Go-Go's is 100% vegan, but that doesn't mean the food isn't flavorful. Karie Simmons/ITW photo

Mexican moms say, ‘It tastes the same.’” Want to go? Lady Go-Go’s is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 12 to

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a given morning. “Forty-nine homes can come with almost 100 cars and on that small road and the lights and the school traffic from Sun Valley, it could potentially create a disaster,” Alvarez said. Jones said while a traffic impact analysis has not been completed yet, he assumed turn lane improvements would be added to the roads if the development gets approved and the analysis is approved by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The second development, Harkey Creek, would bring a third phase into two phases that are currently in construction. It would bring the remainder of Harkey Creek into the Town of Indian Trail; right now, it is in Union County's jurisdiction. American Engineering suggested connecting the current development to the proposed development through an easement. While construction is already happening there, Jones said this third phase would not be the same as the other two. “It’s complementary to what’s being built in Harkey Creek but won’t be the same product,” Jones said. This project proposes 125 lots on a 42-

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acre parcel. Homes would be 50 feet wide and 120 feet deep. There would be around 13 acres of open space, according to Jones. Homes would be around 3,200 square feet and priced in the $350,000 to $450,000 range. The project would not share the HOA with the other developments located there. Like the Rogers Road development, only passive amenities are planned for this project. Mayor Pro Tem Marcus McIntyre asked Jones what the motivation was to bring this part of the parcel into Indian Trail. Jones said the smaller part of Harkey Creek is already part of Indian Trail and this would bring a larger part into the town. “We have wonderful amenities in the town … and what’s going to happen, should we approve the second one, you’re going to get some jealous neighbors in phases one and two,” McIntyre said. “What’s the possibility of getting all that annexed into the town?” After Jones said American Engineering does not represent the owners of the other property, McIntyre encouraged him to reach out to the owners and see what could be done. American Engineering will take the feedback from the council and continue the development process before returning to another meeting.

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Region braces for impact as coronavirus spreads prepared,” Gov. Roy Cooper said during a March 3 press conference. “Our most important work is keeping people healthy and safe.” Much of the messaging from local, state and federal CHARLOTTE – President Donald Trump visited Bojangles' Coliseum to poke fun at political foes the health departments is that the situation is being moniday before Super Tuesday, but he also spoke sincerely tored and organizations are communicating with each about what the White House is doing to prevent the other to prepare for its spread. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Union County spread of coronavirus. Trump mentioned travel restrictions to prevent Public Schools have assured families that children are the respiratory illness from coming into the coun- safe. CMS announced Feb. 28 that if an try and meetings with representatives outbreak occurred in Mecklenburg from pharmaceutical companies to talk about treatment. I know that people County, leadership would consider alternative learning environments and “Washington Democrats are trying are worried about other measures, such as canceling large to politicize the coronavirus, denigratthis virus, and I want events. The district said it has instructing the work of our public health proed staff to spend more time disinfecting fessionals,” Trump said, noting these to assure North professionals are the best at what they Carolinians our state schools. UCPS Superintendent Andrew Houdo. “The political attacks from some of is prepared." • Gov. Roy Cooper lihan said during the March 3 school the Democrats really must stop. We've board meeting that members of his seall got to work together on this one to nior team met with physicians and exsafeguard our people.” The Center for Disease Control and Prevention re- ecutives from Atrium Health, as well as leaders from ported 60 cases and six deaths through noon March 3. the Union County Health Department, to discuss Later that day, North Carolina confirmed its first case, local plans and protocols. UCPS is also sending representatives to work with the state's 12 largest districts to assuring this was an isolated incident. The Wake County resident was exposed to the long- develop a statewide resource kit for schools. “We are taking this very seriously,” Houlihan said. term care center in Washington, where there was a coronavirus outbreak. The resident is doing well in “There are a lot of unknown factors and a lot of hypoisolation at home, according to the state health de- thetical situations, and it will be an evolving case. I ask you all to please be patient with us and know that the partment. “I know that people are worried about this virus, safety of our students and staff will continue to be the and I want to assure North Carolinians our state is highest priority in our school system.” by Justin Vick

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President Donald Trump listens as Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses his remarks during a meeting with fellow members of the Coronavirus Task Force and representatives from pharmaceutical companies on March 2 at the White House. Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks

Preventing coronavirus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that coronavirus is spread primarily through respiratory droplets from coughs and sneezes. The CDC recommends people avoid close contact with sick people; wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth; stay home when sick; and cover coughs and sneezes. Symptoms, which can appear between two to 14 days after exposure, include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The CDC recommends contacting a local healthcare provider immediately if you suspect you have coronavirus.

UCPS kicks off a March Madness of reading by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

STALLINGS – Union County Public Schools is putting its spin on March Madness with a bracket-style reading campaign. The school district aims to get third, fourth and fifth-graders excited about reading and improve literacy through the Books and Brackets challenge. Students log reading hours to help their schools advance to the next bracket each week in March. To celebrate the kickoff, athletes and the marching band from Porter Ridge High School cheered on teachers and students Feb. 27 at Stallings Elementary. They were encouraged by school board members and the challenge’s sponsors to do their best and log as

many reading hours as possible. Stallings Elementary made it to the Final Four in last year's challenge. After the competition ends March 26, third-graders from the top eight schools will get to participate in a special program March 27 with athletes from Wingate University. Fourth- and fifth-grade students from the final four schools will receive special recognition at their schools. During last year’s challenge, students read more than 16 million minutes, which translates to more than 266,667 hours’ worth of reading, according to the district. Superintendent Andrew Houlihan believes the fun nature of the competition keeps students engaged. He said this time of the year is particularly stressful for students because of stan-

dardized tests. “We do this to really foster the love of learning and the love of reading,” Houlihan said. “During the second semester is when you’ll normally see a lot of focus on testing. We want our kids to relax and not even worry about that. We want them to have something fun that will spark their engagement.” Though Houlihan hopes to see students’ academic achievement improve as a result of the challenge, his ultimate goal is for students to enjoy the experience. “The bottom line is we want our kids to have fun and enjoy reading,” Houlihan said. “We hope to see some direct impact with academic achievement at the end of the year, but we’re very proud of all of our schools and the kids doing it.”

Superintendent Andrew Houlihan explains the Books and Brackets challenge to students at Stallings Elementary School. Kayla Berenson/ITW photo

Want to follow along? Follow UCPS on Facebook and Twitter to see which schools will advance to the next round of the competition each week. The Sweet 16 will be announced on Facebook Live at 1 p.m. March 6.

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Five to Try: Town of Matthews

Matthews has the most extensive summer camp offerings of all the towns in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties thanks to its partnerships with Abrakadoodle, Arts Delivered and other purveyors of fun. The Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources offers a full slate of camps with activities such as arts, dance, LEGOs, science, sports, swimming and the outdoors. These five camps stand out:

Unlike band camps, students create their own music at Bold Music Camps. Photo courtesy of George Ramsay

Bold Music builds confidence, creativity by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – George Ramsay wished there was a camp for music production when he was a teenager. In 2014, the Bold Music CEO created one.

Bold Music Camps is a music lover’s dream. Middle and high school musicians, singers and songwriters are given a unique, week-long opportunity to write, record and publish an original song under the supervision and see MUSIC, Page 2B

Volleyball, soccer camps build talent pool Union Select Academy aims to make county sports more competitive by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

WAXHAW – Marvin Ridge volleyball coach Brook Hammers has been to the pinnacle of success with her 2018 team that went 44-2 and won the state title, but she wants other teams in the area to be just as competitive. That’s why she started Union Select Academy, which at first was solely a volleyball camp. This year, it runs June 15 to 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. While Union Select Academy, which is for grades K-9, is hosted at Marvin Ridge and attended by many of the future Mavs, it is by no means just a Marvin Ridge thing.

“You don’t need to be a Marvin Ridge family cluster to come to camp at all,” Hammers said. “You can be from Cuthbertson, Piedmont, Parkwood, I don’t care. I just want volleyball to get better in this area. I do love it when I get to see some of them at the middle school level or actually play against them.” Last year, Hammers had 98 kids. This year she expects more. The same can be said for the soccer part of the camp, which started about seven years ago and is led by Marvin Ridge’s Jason Zak, also a state champion coach, and some of his current and former players. The soccer camp, which runs June 15 to 17 from 8 to 11 a.m., is open to boys and girls in grades 6 to 9. It’s also open to everyone of all skill levels. “Soccer is getting bigger,” Hammers said. see SPORTS, Page 4B

The Marvin Ridge volleyball team huddles during a playoff game against Sun Valley. While Marvin Ridge, Sun Valley and Weddington had good seasons, not many other county teams were exceptional. Union Select Academy hopes to change that. Andrew Stark/UCW photo

Muggsy Bogues Basketball Camps Charlotte Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues may have retired from the NBA nearly 20 years ago, but he continues to inspire new generations of basketball players through his annual basketball camp. Bogues and his counselors offer a fundamentals camp and a back-to-school camp. • Ages: 6-15 years old • Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15-19 (fundamentals) or Aug. 10-14 (backto-school) • Place: Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road • Price: $290 (fundamentals) or $295 (back-to-school) Discovery Place Camps What’s better than going to Discovery Place Science? Having the museum come directly to you. Campers can dabble in various topics through the Summer Science Institute or go all in with specific niches, such as Digging for Dinos, Zoologists and Incredible Human Body. • Ages: Grades K-8 • Time: 9 a.m.-noon June 15-19, June 22-26, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 or Aug. 3-7 • Place: Crews Recreation Center (1201 Crews Road) or Matthews Community Center (123 McDowell St.) • Price: $95 for Matthews residents; $105 for others Great Outdoors University Camps The North Carolina Wildlife Federation allows children to get outside and appreciate nature. They’ll explore hiking, fishing and other activities associated with the great outdoors. see 5 TO TRY, Page 3B

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Cookies nourish Girl Scouts with entrepreneurial skills CHARLOTTE – Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit, excitement and fun that selling cookies has powered for more than 100 years during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend from Feb. 28 to March 1. The weekend let Girl Scouts show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and door-todoor sales as well as selling through the Digital Cookie platform. Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, local girls empower themselves as they earn money to put toward a range of experiences, some of which are illustrated on this year’s refreshed cookie packaging – from adventure-packed camping and canoeing, to exploring space science and designing robots, to taking meaningful action to improve girls’ communities. “National Girl Scout

Register for summer camp The Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council offers day and overnight camps throughout June and July with activities such as swimming, archery, crafts and badge work. Day camps span five days at the organization's Service Center POD Village in Charlotte. Overnight camps are offered for one or two weeks at the Dale Earnhardt Environmental Leadership Campus at Oak Springs in Statesville. Tours are available at both venues but must be reserved in advance. The Hornets Nest Council will also offer an online Q&A session March 24. Camps are open to youth who are not in the Girl Scouts. Visit www.hngirlscouts.org/summer-camp to register.

Cookie Weekend is undeniably an exciting time for our troops, volunteers and staff,” said Angela Woods, CEO of Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council. “In addition to learning business basics like sales and marketing, all of the proceeds fund troop projects and experiences, as well as important programming, at the local level.” The cookie program equips girls with the skills and attributes they need, such as persistence, confidence and healthy risk-taking, to become business

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guidance of industry experts and professionals in a real recording studio. The camp is held at two iconic Charlotte venues: The Evening Muse and Sioux Sioux Studio. The pillars of each camp session are songwriting, music production and performance. Sessions are designed to foster creativity, collaboration and music expression among middle and high school students. This is not your traditional music camp, program manager Kara Deir said. “When you think of a traditional summer music camp, you think of band camp,” Deir said. “So you’re working on a set list of songs set by your band director. There’s a portfolio of music that’s been collected for you. You’re improving your own

founders and leaders. Since 2012, Girl Scouts in the Hornets’ Nest Council have donated more than 600,000 packages of cookies to local charities and nonprofits as well as military personnel, police, fire and first-responders through the Cookies for a Cause program. Girl Scouts earning Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards completed over 395 action projects to help solve community problems. On the web: www.hn girlscouts.org

craft, but you don’t have the same level of creativity and collaboration that you have at this camp.” Rather than working on a portfolio of songs, Deir and Ramsay said campers create their own music. In small groups, they learn how to work together and listen to each other’s perspectives to come up with an end product they can be proud of. “A lot of times in the academic world that our kids live in, it’s about competing,” Deir said. “At our camp, it’s about collaborating. Not a lot of kids get that kind of experience.” While traditional camps encourage teamwork and collaboration, Ramsay said Bold Music Camps adds another layer. “There’s this aspect of creation,” Ramsay said. “Starting with nothing and spending a week together and creating a fully written, record-

ed, produced original song that is completely unique. The kids write it and record it.” The only requirement is to have some experience with music, singing or songwriting. Ramsay said someone with no music experience at all might have trouble at the camp. Campers attend Bold Music Camps from all over the Charlotte region, as far as Waxhaw and Huntersville. Like many other summer camps, Bold Music Camps brings campers together with a common interest, creating long-lasting friendships. “You can meet kids from all over the city that share that interest and develop your own team,” Deir said. “And that’s a memory like any summer camp. The memories at summer camp can be very enduring, and that’s awesome as a parent.” In addition to making memo-

Above: Girl Scouts in the Hornets Nest Council have donated boxes of cookies to first-responders through the Cookies for a Cause program. Left: Girl Scouts not only learn sales skills when it comes to selling cookies, but they also build confidence. Photos courtesy of the Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council

ries, campers leave with a tangible memory as well. All of the music recorded at Bold Music Camps is uploaded to streaming services, such as Spotify and Apple Music, for campers to listen to and share. Beyond that, Ramsay said experiencing the process of making music allows teenagers to step out of their comfort zones. “Most people get into the collaborative setting, which is a really vulnerable thing to start pouring out your heart and creating something together,” Ramsay said. “Most people are shy and nervous, but they start to open up.” One example of this, Ramsay and Deir said, was a shy, quiet student who took piano lessons throughout the year with Bold Music. They said she eventually discovered a love and talent for vocal performance and will perform at The Evening Muse with a newfound

sense of confidence. Campers get the opportunity to perform their music live to an audience. The camp also opens youths’ eyes to potential careers in music. Ramsay said one of his students began playing drums at a young age but found a passion for producing music. Ramsay recently wrote a recommendation letter for the student to attend college with a major in audio engineering. Ramsay said program and camp alumni have attended some of the best music colleges and conservatories in the country, such as Appalachian State University in Boone and Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Bold Music Camps will offer four sessions this summer: two for middle school students and two for high school students. On the web: www.boldcamps. com.

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START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT WITH SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND Can't pay for summer camp? HowMOTIVATION! to talk to your children about your finances You don't have to tell children you're broke when you break the news that they can't go to camp. There are levels to this. Creatas Images/iStock via Getty Images Plus

(StatePoint) – Clinical psychologists note that when kids don’t have enough information about something, they may become anxious, make up their own explanations – which can include blaming themselves for a perceived problem – or seek information from other, potentially unreliable sources. They recommend talking to your children about financial concerns, keeping in mind that the level of detail shared should be based on your child’s age.

Preschool and Elementary Age Experts suggest limiting financial discussion with very young children to the basics. If the economy is struggling, you might tell them that this can happen when businesses spend more money than they have and have to pay back what they borrowed, which means those businesses don’t have money to spend on other things, like employees. You might also explain that when money is tighter, they may need to wait a little longer to get certain items such as new toys. Psychologists emphasize the need to be honest, but reassuring, letting children know that tough financial times are only temporary and that you will always provide them with everything they need. “Tweens” and Teens Children in this age group are old enough for you to explain what financial terms mean and why the economy doesn’t always perform well. You might also provide an overview of how credit works, introducing terms such as interest, risk and liability. You could also engage your kids in family budget decisions, particularly should you feel

a financial pinch. If they want to go on a vacation or buy that new video game system, ask for their ideas on how to save up the money. If you can’t afford to eat out as often, let them pick a favorite restaurant for a special monthly or quarterly meal. You might also consider encouraging older children to get jobs so they can earn their own spending money. College Kids Experts say that at this age, families should be open and straightforward when discussing finances. In addition to helping college-age kids understand a change in the economy or other financial development, explain what it could mean for your family’s financial situation and whether it could impact them. Tell them how you’ve been spending and saving, describe struggles you’ve faced, and outline the steps you’ll take to shore up finances. You can also help them build their own budgets and saving plans. Being honest about financial mistakes you’ve made can help your children avoid them in the future. On the web: www.letsmakeaplan.org.

Other things to consider • You could look for day camps or halfday camps. There are several within driving distance. • Some high schools and junior colleges offer sports clinics and day camps. • Town recreation departments, churches and schools offer low-cost options. • You could ask a camp if there are scholarships available. • Older children could work an internship instead.

“I think he had 30 or 40 last year, but his numbers grew almost double from the year before, so it’s gotten a lot bigger over the years.” Both camps offer expert instruction from two of the Mavs’ best. When Hammers gets her team warmed up for a game or during a practice, everything is scripted and no time is wasted. Zak is much the same way. Union Select Academy runs in much the same manner, especially for the little campers, who don’t need to be future all-conference stars. When Hammers’ daughter was in kindergarten, she was at the camp. Hammers and her staff take special care of the younger kids. “You don’t have to have any experience, you don’t have to have any knowledge of volleyball whatsoever,”

Hammers said. “From kindergarten to third grade it’s an intro, so we play a lot of different games, we have a lot of fun with them. We get balloons out and beach balls out for those ages since the balls tend to be a little heavier. We have a lot of fun with the kids at that age. “I have a nice schematic that I use and we do a lot of moving and shaking.” Hammers staffs her camp with former players, many of whom are currently playing in college, and a few current players. “I like to bring in former players,” Hammers said. “Some girls that have graduated or are playing in college will help me run the camp. The little ones can see what it takes, and they admire some of these girls they’ve watched play over the years.” While Union Select Academy is staffed by some great former players, state championship-winning coaches and a few current Mavs

MDA Shamrocks campaign helps send kids to camp NEW YORK, NY – The Muscular Dystrophy Association has launched the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s fundraising program, the 38th annual MDA Shamrocks campaign. More than 20,000 retailers nationwide are raising money and spreading awareness about muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases this month. Retailers invite customers to buy an MDA Shamrock pinup for $1, $5 or a larger contribution of their choosing at checkout. All MDA Shamrocks purchased by customers are displayed in each location, showing support for over 250,000 patients in the US living with neuromuscular diseases. Funds from MDA Shamrocks benefit the MDA research and care programs to fund over 150 MDA Care Centers at top medical institutions throughout the nation. Funds also support more than 3,000 children ages 8 to 17 who attend over 50 MDA Summer Camps nationwide at no cost to families. Camps feature traditional activities such as arts and crafts, fishing, horseback riding and swimming in a setting specifically designed for children with limited mobility. Lynn O’Connor Vos, president and CEO of

stars, the whole idea of it is to have fun and make volleyball better county-wide. In addition to the weeklong camp, Hammers runs a camp hosted by Marvin Ridge the week before tryouts. That, like Union Select Academy, is open to anyone as long as they’re willing to work hard and have fun. “These are open to anyone and everyone who wants to play, experienced or not,” Hammers said. “We just want to promote youth soccer and youth volleyball in the Waxhaw area and make it better.” Want to learn more? Union Select Academy’s volleyball camp is June 1518 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Brook Hammers at unionselectacademy@ hotmail.com. The soccer camp runs from June 15 to 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. Email Jason Zak at jason. zak@ucps.k12.nc.us.

MDA, said every shamrock sold puts us one step closer to finding cures for neuromuscular diseases. “This is an unprecedented time of breakthroughs in neuromuscular disease research,” she said. “Over the past five years, nine new treatments have been approved by the FDA and are available to help our community live longer and grow stronger.” Bojangles', Burger King, CITGO, KFC and Applebee’s are among retailers participating in the campaign. “The Bojangles’ team has an unrelenting passion for the MDA’s life-changing work, and we are thankful that our customers share our enthusiasm,” said Ken Reynolds, corporate community affairs director for Bojangles’. “We look forward to another successful fundraiser to ensure hundreds of children across the Southeast enjoy the week of a lifetime at MDA Summer Camp.” Companies and institutions without retail locations, such as hospitals and corporate offices, can show support through Green Day for MDA on March 13 by hosting a fundraiser and wearing green. The MDA Shamrocks campaign raised $7.8 million last year and hopes to raise $8 million this year. On the web: www.mda.org/shamrocks

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