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YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO UNION COUNTY 2019-2020

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ABOUT THE COVER A view of downtown Monroe looking past the iconic Center

INDEX UNION COUNTY HISTORY Page 4-5 UNION COUNTY GOVERNMENT Pages 6-7 EDUCATION Pages 10-13 OUR TOWNS Pages 17-28 EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS Pages 30 LIBRARIES Page 31 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Page 31 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Page 32-33 SENIOR SERVICES Page 32 PARKS & RECREATION Pages 34

Monroe anticipates the present

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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Union County in 2019; he spoke at Parkdale Mills in Mineral Springs.

ARTS & CULTURE Page 35 LOCAL HISTORY Pages 36-37 EMERGENCY SERVICES Pages 38-40

Theatre, which originally opened in February 1940. The City of

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Residents have a variety of events and festivals to attend throughout the year. Performers entertain at the Taste of the World International Food Festival held in Monroe last October.

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renovation of the theater to be

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The annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is held in Mineral Springs each April. 2019 marked the 24th year for the event.

a catalyst to the downtown’s revitalization efforts. With the recent naming rights through a donation from the Dowd Foundation, it will be known as the Dowd Center Theatre of Monroe.

Photograph by Ed Cottingham

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The Monroe Expressway opened on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Nearly 20 miles long, the 4-lane Expressway connects two counties via U.S. 74 near I-485 in Mecklenburg County to U.S. 74 between the towns of Wingate and Marshville in Union County.

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Union County towns hold several patriotic events throughout the year. Pictured is Parkwood’s JROTC presenting the colors during Waxhaw’s annual Memorial Day celebration.

U N I O N C O U N T Y H I S TO R Y

Union County was once a prosperous gold region This area was first inhabited by the Waxhaw and Catawba Indians. Sometime between 1715 and 1725, about 600 tribe members died during a smallpox epidemic. After the epidemic, some of the small number of remaining Waxhaws went to live with the Catawbas.

The Waxhaws were an agricultural tribe that supplemented their hunting and fishing with crops, primarily corn.

The death and migration of the Waxhaws left Union County empty for a short time, but the European settlers arrived soon afterward.

Those who settled the Carolina back country did not do so having just come from Europe. Many of the Scots-Irish, German and English who settled in this area came from other states such as Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland.

In November 1765, more than 1,000 wagons carrying these people poured down the Great Wagon Road of the Piedmont to Salisbury, which was the last vestige of civilization for 200 miles. Among those people were Andrew Jackson Sr., his two sons and wife, Elizabeth. These were the future parents and siblings of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, who was born in the Waxhaw area.

The Revolutionary War came to Union County in 1780. General Charles Cornwallis, commander of the British army in North America, came into Union County with his forces with the idea of subduing the hostile forces in the Charlotte area.

The only battle in Union County was a brief skirmish at Wauchope Plantation, near what is now Walkup Road in the southern part of the county.

Colonists under Col. William R. Davie of the Waxhaw area, who later helped establish the University of North Carolina, briefly held Cornwallis at bay before he entered

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Charlotte. After the left wing of his army was defeated at Kings Mountain in October 1770, Cornwallis retreated into South Carolina.

The invention of the cotton gin in 1794 played a significant part in the history of Union County. From 1810 to 1955, cotton was the primary cash crop of the area. The area was well-suited to this crop because of its red clay soil.

THE NAME UNION COUNTY WAS A COMPROMISE BETWEEN THE DEMOCRATIC AND WHIG PARTIES. The formation of the county itself took place in 1842 when it was formed out of portions of Mecklenburg and Anson counties. The county seat, Monroe, was chartered in 1844.

Those wanting Union County to have its own charter said that those living in lower Jackson Township had a 30-mile journey one way to reach Charlotte, while those in the western reaches of Anson County complained about the 20 miles to Wadesboro.

The name Union County was a compromise between the Democratic and Whig parties. Democrats wanted Jackson as the county name, while Whigs wanted the county to be named for Henry Clay.

The name Union was settled upon after many debates.

Before the incorporation of Monroe, the county seat was at LaBatt’s at the intersection of Rocky River and New Town roads.

The Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, left few families in Union County unscathed. Union County furnished 12 companies to the war, with

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between 80 to 200 men in each company.

Many men died in battles in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Mississippi.

No major battles of the war were fought in Union County or even close by, but there was one skirmish at Wilson’s Store in the western part of the county. Part of U.S. Gen. William T. Sherman’s foraging party was met by some of Confederate Gen. Joe Wheeler’s cavalry.

When the Industrial Revolution and the railroad reached Union County, the county saw a rise in the incorporation of other towns, such as Waxhaw, Wingate, Marshville and Mineral Springs.

In the early 1800s, Union County was part of a prosperous gold region, which also included Mecklenburg, Stanly, Cabarrus, Gaston and Rutherford counties.

Around 35 mines were operated in Union County, along with innumerable panning operations. The Howie mine was the largest and most famous and was in operation until 1962.

Union County also sent a number of men off to serve in World War I during the early 1900s.

After the war, many lives were also lost during an epidemic of the Spanish flu from 1919 to 1921.

In 1936, local patrons and New Deal program participants established Monroe Country Club. After the Great Depression, Union County saw another world war, the establishment of Camp Sutton in 1942 and an influx of soldiers into the area.

From January 1942 to July 1943, Camp Sutton was used as a staging camp for troops needing to be hardened for the scenes in Europe.

Between January 1942 and October 1944 it was used as an engineer unit training center. Finally, between March 1944 and March 1946, Camp

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Sutton was a prisoner of war camp.

After the war, many people began earning their income through methods other than farming.

By the late 1950s, manufacturing began moving into the county.

Union County began to take on more of a suburban look and many residents began going to work in Mecklenburg County.

That is still true today, only on a larger scale. Union County has ranked among the fastest-growing counties in the nation as subdivisons sprouted up all over the western half of the county.

Today, Union County is home to a large aerospace industry, along with precision manufacturing, agri-business and other areas of industry.

Though Andrew Jackson’s birthplace is disputed, Union County has produced several people who were or are famous on a national or global scale.

The late U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms was a native of Monroe. Among his schoolmates were the late Adm. Bud Nance, who served as staff director of the State Foreign Relations Committee, and the late Henry Hall Wilson, former president of the Chicago Board of Trade and an adviser to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.

Also from Union County are country music star Randy Travis, who grew up near Marshville as Randy Traywick; the late Robert F. Williams, an important figure in the U.S. civil rights movement who grew up in Monroe; Tim Kirkman, an award-winning film director who was born in Monroe and raised in Wingate and Singer Calvin Richardson was born in Monroe, to name a few. Union County has also produced numerous professional athletes.

In addition, Union County has served as the backdrop for many feature films and television shows.

Today, the U. S. Census Bureau estimates Union County is home to more than 230,000 residents and has about 632 square miles of land.

It operates under a commissioner/ manager form of government, with five commissioners elected countywide.

In 2015, the Union County Board of Commissioners designated the Historic Courthouse and grounds as a museum of Union County history. The Historic Courthouse is at 300 N. Main Street and was built in 1886.

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U N I O N C O U N T Y G OV E R N M E N T

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RICHARD HELMS CHAIRMAN 704-283-3853 Richard.Helms@union countync.gov Term expires: 2020 DENNIS RAPE Vice Chairman 704-283-3853 dennis.rape@ unioncountync.gov Term expires: 2022 FRANK AIKMUS County Commissioner 704-283-3853 Frank.Aikmus@ unioncountync.gov Term expires: 2020 STONEY RUSHING County Commissioner 704-283-3853 Stoney.Rushing@ unioncountync.gov Term expires: 2022 JERRY SIMPSON County Commissioner 704-283-3853 Jerry.Simpson@ unioncountync.gov Term expires: 2022

UNION COUNTY DEPARTMENTS Mark Watson County Manager 500 N. Main St., Suite 918 Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-283-3636 mark.watson@ unioncountync.gov BOARD OF ELECTIONS Kristin Jacumin Director 316-B E. Windsor St. Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3809

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Kathryn Z. Brown Director 500 N. Main St. Monroe, NC 28212 Suite 921 704-283-3571 kathryn.brown@ unioncountync.gov www.unioncountync.gov

PARKS & RECREATION Jim Chaffin COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Director Andrew Baucom 5213 Harkey Rd. Director Waxhaw, NC 28173 3230-D Presson Rd. 704-283-3885 Monroe, NC 28112 jimchaffin@unionountync.

704-283-3801 gov parksreservations@ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH unioncountync.gov Traci Colley Environment Health PLANNING Manager Richard Black 500 N. Main St., Suite 47 Director Monroe, NC 28112 500 N. Main St., Suite 70 704-283-3553 Monroe, NC 28112 tracicolley@unioncountync. 704-292-2580 gov RBlack@unionountync.gov FINANCE Jeffrey Yates Financial Services Administrator 500 N. Main St., Suite 700 Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3813 JYates@unioncountync.gov PUBLIC HEALTH Dennis Joyner Public Health Director 2330 Concord Ave. Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-4800 PUBLIC LIBRARY Nina Meadows Director 316 W. Windsor St.

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Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-8184

BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT Mark Griffin Director 500 N. Main St., Suite 47 Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3643 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Vicki Callicutt Director 500 N. Main St., Suite 15 Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3550 Non-Emergency Calls: 704-289-1591 Business Office: 704-283-3572 Vicki.Callicutt@

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unioncountync.gov FIRE MARSHAL Kevin Rigoli 500 N. Main St., Suite 809 Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-4296 kevin.rigoli@unioncountync. gov EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Donald Moye Director 500 N. Main St., Suite 809 Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3575 Donald.Moye@ unioncountync.gov PUBLIC WORKS Hyong Yi Public Works Administrator 500 N. Main St., Suite 600 Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-4212 hyong.yi@unioncountync. gov REGISTER OF DEEDS Crystal Gilliard 500 N. Main St., 2nd Floor Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3794 Crystal.gilliard@ unioncountync.gov SHERIFF’S OFFICE Eddie Cathey Sheriff 3344 Presson Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3789 SOCIAL SERVICES Ashley Lantz Director 2330 Concord Ave. Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-4380 NUTRITION SERVICES Vicki Purser Coordinator

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County governed by board of commissioners Taxes, permits and policies are governed by the Union County Board of County Commissioners.

The Board meets on the first and third Monday of each month on the

first floor of the Union County government building at 500 N. Main St., Monroe.

Commissioners are charged with setting policies for county government,

establishing a tax rate and approving an annual county budget.

The clerk to the Board of Commissioners is Lynn West, CMC (704-2833853).

610 Patton Ave. Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-3893

Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3746

VETERANS SERVICES Michelle Marcano Director 407 N. Main St. Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3807 michelle.marcano@ unioncountync.gov 704-283-3771 (alternate) 704-283-3744 (alternate)

TRANSPORTATION Janet Payne Director 610 Patton Ave. Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-3713 UNION COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION Vann Harrell Union County Tax Administrator 500 N. Main St., Suite 236

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING John Yvars Director 2125 Austin Chaney Rd. Wingate, NC 28173 704-283-3576 john.yvars@unioncountync.gov CONVENIENCE CENTER DISPOSAL 704-512-9821 Recycling Office 704-286-4213 Commercial Billing 704-296-4220

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REGISTER OF DEEDS

Register of Deeds office is hub for permanent records

The Register of Deeds office houses many major milestones.

The Union County Register of Deeds houses the permanent keeping of real estate documents and vital records, such as birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses.

Crystal D. Gilliard is the Register of Deeds in Union County.

It is an elected office and her term will expire in 2020. She has a staff of about 11 people.

The office also performs oaths for notaries, stores military discharge records and has records for cemetery deeds, subdivi-

sion plats, powers of attorney, assumed business names, grave removals and state right of way plans. The office collects fees for and affixes excise tax stamps (a state tax) on deeds at the time of registration.

The office handles computer receipting, scanning and indexing of real estate records along with marriage licenses, birth certificates and death certificates. Real estate documents are scanned for permanent filing and can be accessed online at www.unionconcrod.org or by mail-in request. Only deeds

Board of Elections maintains records for nearly 151,000 registered voters Union County has over 151,000 registered voters and is the ninth largest county in North Carolina in terms of voter registration. The Union County Board of Elections conducts all elections in Union KRISTIN JACUMIN County — including Federal, State, CounDirector ty, Municipal and special referenda. The 316-B Windsor St. E office maintains voter registration records, Monroe, NC 28112 appoints and trains precinct officials, P.O. Box 1106 maintains and tests voting equipment, Monroe, Nc 28111 administers candidate filing, and canvass704-283-3806 es and certifies the ballots cast in election.

Fax: 704-282-1083 The Board of Elections provides the highunion.boe@ncsbe.gov est level of professional service to ensure fair, efficient, accessible, and accurate elections that are within the guidelines of voter can submit a registration form up to two years before their 18th birthday, if North Carolina and Federal election law. and only if they will be 18 at the time of the next general election.

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

VOTER REGISTRATION

To register to vote, update your address, or change your party affiliation, a resident should complete a voter registration form and return it to the BOE office. Forms may be found on the Union County or North Carolina State Board of Elections websites or at the BOE office.

To register to vote, a person must be a United States citizen; must have resided in Union County for at least 30 days prior to the date of the election; must not be serving a sentence for a felony conviction including probation or parole; and must be 18 years old. A prospective

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SAME DAY REGISTRATION The deadline to register to vote in North Carolina is 25 days before the date of an election. Persons who do not meet the registration deadline, may register to vote during the one-stop early voting period. This process is called Same-Day Registration. Same-day registrants must attest to their eligibility and provide proof of residence. A voter attests to their eligibility by completing a Voter Registration Application and affixing their signature under penalty of a Class I felony, after which they must prove resi-

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dence by presenting any of the following showing the voter’s current name and current address: • North Carolina driver’s license • Other photo identification issued by a government agency • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing the voter’s name and address; or • A current college/university photo identification card paired with a current roster prepaired by the college/ university and transmitted to the county board of elections office, which lists all students residing in campus housing facilities.

ABSENTEE BY MAIL VOTING AND MILITARY/OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot by mail. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee. To request an absentee ballot, complete the North Carolina Absentee Ballot Request Form.

The Absentee Ballot Request Form may only be signed by the voter or a voter’s near relative or legal guardian. According to the law, a “near relative” can be any of the following: spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-

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and plats are available for online viewing back to 1993. No actual birth or death certificates are online for viewing.

There is a $10 charge to obtain certified copies of birth, death or marriage records in the vital statistics department. There is no charge for military records, but only certain individuals are authorized to view these records.

A marriage license is $60 and there is a $10 fee for correcting a license. A notary public oath is $10 and notary authentications are $5 each. There is a $1 fee for uncertified copies of vital documents.

The Register of Deeds office regarding real estate information or recording is in Suite 239 of the Union County Govern-

in-law, son-in-law, stepparent, or stepchild of the voter. A completed Absentee Ballot Request Form may be scanned and emailed, faxed, or mailed to the county board of elections.

Uniformed service members (and their eligible dependents), as well as U.S. citizens living outside of the United States, may request an absentee ballot

ment Center, 500 N. Main St. in Monroe.

The vital records office is in Suite 258.

The office is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, except for marriage license applicants which is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Register of Deeds office can also handle passports.

The passport office is located in Suite 239 and is by appointment or walk-ins. (704282-0216), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed from noon until 2:00 p.m. for lunch). Visit www.travel. state.gov for all of the forms and any questions you have. Passport fees are check or money order made payable to the Department of State and the County fee is cash only.

under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). This federal act and corresponding laws in North Carolina allow uniformed service members and overseas citizens who are absent from their county of residence in North Carolina to request, receive and return an absentee ballot under special rights.

UNION COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS CRYSTAL D. GILLIARD

500 N. Main St. Second floor Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3794 Crystal.gilliard@unioncountync.gov Term expires: 2020

VITAL RECORDS

704-283-3796

LAND RECORDS

704-283-3727

PASSPORTS

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The elections office is located in the lower level of the Union County Public Library at 316-B East Windsor St., Monroe, NC 28112. For more information about voter registration, absentee voting, becoming a precinct official, or other election matters, please contact the Union County Board of Elections at 704-28338090 or union.boe@unioncountync.gov.

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E D U C AT I O N ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1525

Stallings, NC 28104 704-290-1558

POPLIN ELEMENTARY Kate Earp, principal 5627 Poplin Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-296-0320

UNION ELEMENTARY Jennifer Deaton, principal 5320 White Store Road Wingate, NC 28174 704-624-5400

BENTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Candice Boatright, principal 1200 Concord Ave. Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-3100

PORTER RIDGE ELEMENTARY Cheryl Lawrence, principal 2843 Ridge Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-289-1965

UNIONVILLE ELEMENTARY Sharyn VonCannon, principal 4511 Unionville Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-3055

EAST ELEMENTARY Matt Lasher, principal 515 Elizabeth Ave. Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-3110

PROSPECT ELEMENTARY Kim Chinnis, principal 3005 Ruben Road Monroe, NC 28112 704-764-2920

WALTER BICKETT ELEMENTARY Elenia Daniels, principal 830 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. S Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-8520

FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY Kelly Thomas, principal 110 Clontz Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-753-2800

REA VIEW ELEMENTARY Jennifer Parker, principal 320 Reid Dairy Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1524

WAXHAW ELEMENTARY Yubely Zolke, principal 1101 Old Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1590

HEMBY BRIDGE ELEMENTARY Stephanie Burris, principal 6701 Indian Trail-Fairview Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-296-6352

ROCK REST ELEMENTARY Kristy Thomas, principal 814 Old Pageland-Monroe Road Monroe, NC 28112 704-290-1513

WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY Kristen Klein, principal 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road Matthews, NC 28104 704-849-7238

INDIAN TRAIL ELEMENTARY Gina Chisum, principal 200 Education Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-296-3095

ROCKY RIVER ELEMENTARY Sherry Richardson, principal 500 N. Rocky River Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-290-1523

WESLEY CHAPEL ELEMENTARY Mike Henderson, principal 110 Potter Road S Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-3081

KENSINGTON ELEMENTARY Terry Vaughn, principal 8701 Kensington Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1500

SANDY RIDGE ELEMENTARY Emily Kraftson, principal 10101 Waxhaw Manor Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1505

WESTERN UNION ELEMENTARY Kristi Williford, principal 4111 Western Union School Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2153

MARSHVILLE ELEMENTARY Janna Licata, principal 515 N. Elm St. Marshville, NC 28103 704-296-6340

SARDIS ELEMENTARY Kevin Beals, principal 4416 Sardis Church Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-882-4303

WINGATE ELEMENTARY Maxie Johnson, Jr., principal 301 Bivens St. Wingate, NC 28174 704-296-0635

MARVIN ELEMENTARY Jared Worthington, principal 9700 Marvin School Road Marvin, NC 28173 704-843-5399

SHILOH VALLEY ELEMENTARY Susan Rodgers, principal 5210 Rogers Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-3035

NEW SALEM ELEMENTARY Denny Ferguson, principal 6106 Highway 205 Marshville, NC 28103 704-385-9430

SHILOH VALLEY PRIMARY Scott Spencer, principal 5200 Rogers Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-290-1559

NEW TOWN ELEMENTARY Catherine Perry, principal 1100 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road

STALLINGS ELEMENTARY Laura Gaddy, principal 3501 Stallings Road

ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY Tom Childers, principal 3101 Antioch Church Road Matthews, NC 28104 704-841-2505

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS CUTHBERTSON MIDDLE Michael Murray, principal 1520 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-296-0107 EAST UNION MIDDLE Cindy Croffut, principal 6010 W. Marshville Blvd.

Marshville, NC 28103 704-290-1540

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MARVIN RIDGE MIDDLE James Eversole, principal 2831 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1510 MONROE MIDDLE Kasha Giddins, principal 601 E. Sunset Dr. Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-3120 PARKWOOD MIDDLE Elizabeth Allen, principal 3219 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-0655 PIEDMONT MIDDLE Cassie Eley, principal 2816 Sikes Mill Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-6350 PORTER RIDGE MIDDLE Brian Patience, principal 2827 Ridge Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-225-7555 SUN VALLEY MIDDLE Ashley Smith, principal 1409 Wesley Chapel Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-296-3009 WEDDINGTON MIDDLE Marcus Leake, principal 5903 Deal Road Matthews, NC 28104 704-814-9772

HIGH SCHOOLS CENTRAL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY & ARTS Vicki Merritt, principal 600 Brewer Dr. Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-3088 CUTHBERTSON HIGH Jeffery Stout, principal 1400 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-296-0105 FOREST HILLS HIGH Kevin Plue, principal 100 Forest Hills School Road South Marshville, NC 28103 704-233-4001 MARVIN RIDGE HIGH Donna Cook, principal 2825 Crane Road

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Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1520 MONROE HIGH Chris Kelly, principal 1 High School Dr. Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-3130 PARKWOOD HIGH Carole Alley, principal 3220 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 704-764-2900 PIEDMONT HIGH Dylan Stamey, principal 3006 Sikes Mill Road Monroe, NC 28110 704-753-2810 PORTER RIDGE HIGH Kim Fisenne, principal 2839 Ridge Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-292-7662 SUN VALLEY HIGH Mike Harvey, principal 5211 Old Charlotte Hwy. Monroe, NC 28110 704-296-3020 UNION COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE Stephanie McManus, principal 4209-A Old Charlotte Hwy. Monroe, NC 28110 704-290-1565 WEDDINGTON HIGH Jay Jones, principal 4901 Monroe-Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28104 704-708-5530

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS SOUTH PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Shannon Batchelor, principal 500 S. Providence St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-290-1580 WALTER BICKETT EDUCATION CENTER Ken Roess, site administrator 501 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112 704-289-7497 WOLFE SCHOOL Les Deming, principal 722 Brewer Dr. Monroe, NC 28112 704-290-1568

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Three specialty schools in county Union County Public Schools has three specialty schools available to students: South Providence School, Walter Bickett Education Center and Wolfe School.

South Providence School offers classes from grades six through 12. It is an alternative school for students who have difficulty in a traditional school setting. South Providence offers more individual attention in a smaller school environment. Students must be referred to South Providence by their “home” school, the school that is assigned to the student based on location.

Students attending the school work to learn new behaviors and improve their academics. Transportation is provided to the school from across the county. The academic program is comparable to other schools in the county, following the state’s curriculum.

South Providence offers a day treatment program, which provides cognitive and behavioral services in the school settings. Students may return to their home school based on an evaluation and teacher’s recommendations.

Walter Bickett Education Center has 12 pre-kindergarten classes. Students may attend classes beginning at age three. Classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more individual attention.

Wolfe School serves students ages 12 through 22. It is primarily a secondary program, with middle and high school students. The school is a separate setting for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Students have to be referred to the Wolfe School by their home school. Wolfe School follows a standard course of study, however it follows the extended common core, which is more adapted and modified for students with significant disabilities.

In addition to traditional subjects, the school teaches functional skills and has a vocational job program.

Transportation is provided to the school from across the county.

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County sees growth in charter schools For more than 10 years, Union Academy Charter School in Monroe was the only charter school in the county. Since the legislative cap on charter schools was lifted, more charter schools have formed around the county. At the start of the 2019 school year, Union County will have 5 charter schools in operation.

Charter Schools are tuition free and students are selected through a lottery system.

MONROE CHARTER ACADEMY

APPRENTICE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL OF N.C.

SHANNEN BRETZ, GRADES K-4 PRINCIPAL EMILY MCGINNIS, GRADES 5-8 PRINCIPAL JIM ZORN, GRADES 9-12 PRINCIPAL Grades K-12 675 North ML King Jr. Blvd.

Monroe, NC 28110 704-238-8883 www.unionacademy.org

BARRY ROSS, PRINCIPAL Grades 9-11 2850 Old Charlotte Hwy. Monroe, NC 28110 980-210-3017 www.aahsnc.org (temporary location for Fall 2019)

UNION DAY SCHOOL DR. PAM LONG, HEAD OF SCHOOL Grades K-6 3000 Tilley Morris Road Weddington, NC 28104 704-25+-1494 www.uniondayschool.com

DR. CAMELA BELL, PRINCIPAL Grades K-3 200 Tomberlin Street Monroe NC 28110 980-210-3627 www./monroecharteracademy.org

UNION PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT INDIAN TRAIL

UNION ACADEMY

ALISON SIMPSON, PRINCIPAL Grades K-8 2324 Younts Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-893-3607 https://indiantrailcharter.org

School board oversees $450m budget The Union County Board of Education oversees roughly 41,500 students in Union County Public Schools.

The board is responsible for setting policy and oversees the superintendent, who implements board policies with the help of administrative staff. The board works with the county government to oversee local funding for operations and capital improvements in addition to state and federal funding for a total budget of nearly $450,000,000.

The board is made up of nine representatives, six from districts and three at-large members. The members serve staggered four-year terms.

The board meets regularly on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., along with committee meetings and special meetings throughout the month. The meetings are held at the Professional Development Center, 721 Brewer Dr. in Monroe where public comments are welcomed.

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gary.sides@ucps.k12.nc.us Term expires: 2022

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:

KATHY HINTER Vice Chair District 6 216-536-4009 kathy.heintel@ucps.k12.nc.us Term expires: 2022

MELISSA MERRELL Chairperson- District 4 704-893-2792 melissa.merrell@ucps.k12.nc.us Term expires: 2022 CANDICE STURDIVANT District 1 704-233-2303 candice.sturdivant@ucps.k12.nc.us Term expires: 2020

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Most private schools offer kindergarten through 12th grade programs, with many offering day care and programs for preschool children.

ARBORBROOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ANDY ZAWACKI, HEAD OF SCHOOL Andy.Zawacki@arborbrook.org 4823 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, Matthews, NC 28104 704-821-9952 www.arborbrook.org

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Weddington’s five state championship titles top Union County

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Weddington High won a Union County-best five team state championships during the 2018-19 school year.

The Warriors captured state titles in football, boys cross country, boys indoor track, boys outdoor track and boys lacrosse.

Weddington is now second in county history with 21 team state titles; the school first opened its doors in 2000.

The Warriors have won a state championship in 10 different sports, including three apiece in boys lacrosse, boys cross country, boys indoor track and boys

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Marvin Ridge continues to lead the county with 27 state titles after claiming two more in 2018-19.

The Mavs’ volleyball team became the first in county history to win a state championship, while the boys swim and dive team won its third consecutive title.

Marvin Ridge has won championships in 13 different sports — the most of any high school in the county.

UC brought home 10 state titles in all during the 2018-19 school year.

Heading into the fall of 2019, Union County schools have combined to bring

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home 64 team state titles this decade (starting in 2010). By comparison, Union County won two team state titles in the previous decade (2000-2009).

Union Academy’s girls soccer team captured their second straight 1A championship in the fall of 2018, while Cuthbertson won rings in girls cross country and girls indoor track in the previous school year.

Sun Valley is No. 3 on the county’s alltime list with 20 state titles. Monroe is fourth with 10, followed by Cuthbertson (6), Piedmont (6), Forest Hills (4), Union Academy (2), Parkwood (2) and Central Academy (1).

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Indian Trail offers a variety of events, recreational venues Founded in 1861, the town’s population barely topped 800 residents in its first 120 years. In the 1980s it saw modest growth but still had fewer than 2,000 by 1990. However, in the 1990s, the town was adding about 1,000 people a year and it doubled that rate of growth over the following decade.

Named for a 17th Century Native American trading route, Indian Trail was incorporated in 1907. It surpassed Monroe as the county’s most populous municipality after the last census.

Family Circle Magazine named Indian Trail as one of America’s “best towns” for families in 2009. Major celebrations take place for Independence Day, Christmas and Arbor Day. Two parks, Crooked Creek and Chestnut Square Park, are packed with amenities for residents and visitors. An annual Family Fun Day brings people from all around the Charlotte region together in Indian Trail.

The Extreme Ice Center and Carolina Courts — both privately-owned operations — as well as the ball fields at Crooked Creek Park, are home to dozens of ice hockey, basketball and baseball tournaments and attract thousands of athletes and their families to the town each year.

Patrick Sadek is the town manager.

The Town Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at town hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MICHAEL ALVAREZ Mayor 704-821-5401 MAlvarez@indiantrail.org Term expires: 2019

DAVID COHN Mayor Pro Tem 704-821-5401 DCohn@indiantrail.org Term expires: 2019

MIKE HEAD Council Member 704-821-5401 MHead@indiantrail.org Term expires: 2021

SHIRLEY HOWE Council Member 704-882-2856 SHowe@indiantrail.org Term expires: 2019

MARCUS MCINTYRE Council Member 704-821-5401 MMcintyre@indiantrail.org Term expires: 2019

JERRY MORSE Council Member 704-821-5401 JMorse@indiantrail.org Term expires: 2021

The town of Indian Trail dedicated its veterans memorial garden, honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) on Memorial Day. The memorial is located in front of the Indian Trail government center.

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Weddington continues to grow Weddington, makes up a portion of the county’s western population boom; many Charlotte workers have moved to the county and commute to work.

The town covers roughly 17 square miles and has a small commercial area near the intersection of N.C. 16 and N.C. 84 and town hall.

Weddington started in the 1760s with the first massive migration of northern Europeans, the community began to emerge in 1824 when Reuben Boswell donated four acres of land to Sandy Ridge Methodist Episcopal Church.

ELECTED OFFICIALS BRAD HORVATH Mayor 704-582-9938 bradhorvath@wesleychapelnc. com Term expires: 2019 PAUL KAPERONIS Mayor Pro Tem 704-534-2264 paulkaperonis@ wesleychapelnc.com Term expires: 2019 MIKE COMO Council Member 704-256-3577 mikecomo@wesleychapelnc. com Term expires: 2021 AMANDA FULLER Council Member 704-904-8117 amandafuller@wesleychapelnc. com Term expires: 2021 WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ Council Member 704-999-1117 williamrodriguez@ wesleychapelnc.com Term expires: 2019

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Reuben Boswell Weddington, Boswell’s grandson, was born in 1824 and left a legacy to the community. In recognition of his contribution, the church was renamed Weddington Methodist Church in 1899 and the community then took the name of the church. It officially became a town in 1983.

The town is governed by its mayor and council and council meetings are held the second Monday each month in the town hall at 7 p.m.

Weddington Town Hall is at 1924 Weddington Road. The phone number is 704-846-2709.

ELECTED OFFICIALS ELIZABETH CALLIS Mayor 980-245-3424 ecallis@ townofweddington.com Term expires: 2019 JEFF PERRYMAN Town Council District 1 980-245-3425 jperryman@ townofweddington.com Term expires: 2021 SCOTT BUZZARD Town Council District 2

980-819-0590 sbuzzard@ townofweddington.com Term expires: 2019 MIKE SMITH Town Council District 3 980-245-3535 msmith@ townofweddington.com Term expires: 2021 JANICE PROPST Mayor Pro Tem Town Council District 4 980-245-3536 jpropst@ townofweddington.com Term expires: 2019

Wesley Chapel ‘a great place to live and raise a family’ Wesley Chapel was formally incorporated in 1998, but the village has been part of Union County since its very first days.

The town motto reads “A great place to live and raise a family.” The town is home to Dogwood Park at 121 Lester Davis Road. The 22.5acre park includes paved and unpaved trails, picnic and grill sites, a handicapped accessible fishing pier, a dog park and amphitheater.

Wesley Chapel is known for three landmarks: Wesley Chapel United Methodist

Church, which the community is named for, Siler Presbyterian Church and Wesley Chapel Elementary School. The school, which opened in 1904, was the first public rural high school in the state. A complete history of the Village is available at the town’s website at ci.wesley-chapel.nc.us.

The four-member council and mayor meet each month on the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Village’s town hall at 6490 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel.

Lake Park village received charter 25 years ago Lake Park was founded on a concept that blends more traditional planning concepts with a relatively new suburban idea called Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). The first Lake Park homes were built in 1991 and the village was given its charter from the state in 1994.

Since then, Lake Park has grown to around 3,700 residents.

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by Village Administrator Cheri Clark. The Village Council is advised by several community boards.

Lake Park has a clock tower and monuments. There are also churches, shops, schools and a community center.

Lake Park is home to five parks, a public swimming pool, a wading pool, feature pool, two tennis courts, five

playgrounds, a basketball court, 13 ponds and tree-lined sidewalks.

Lake Park’s council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Community Center on Lake Park Road.

Clark can be reached by phone at 704-882-8657 or by email at Cheri.Clark@ lakeparknc.gov.

To learn more online, go to www.lakeparknc.gov.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS DAVID CLEVELAND Mayor 704-621-6700 David.Cleveland@lakeparknc.gov Term expires: 2019 JOHN BARNES Mayor Pro Tem 704-882-9628 John.Barnes@lakeparknc.gov Term expires: 2019

PAM JACK Council Member 704-882-0461

Pam.Jack@lakeparknc.gov Term expires: 2019 JAMES RECORD Council Member 980-298-8353 James.Record@lakeparknc.gov Term expires: 2021 FABIAN SZARKO Council Member 704-628-6988 Fabian.Szarko@lakeparknc.gov Term expires: 2019 COUNCIL MEMBER Election: Pending

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Fairview expands park to 82 acres

The Town of Fairview is still considered an agrarian community and has been spared urban sprawl that has affected much of Union County. The booms that have occurred in other communities have missed this town partly because it forms a portion of the habitat for the endangered Carolina Heelsplitter mussel.

The town, which was incorporated in 2002, officially opened Fairview Park in April 2017. Originally a 17-acre facility, the park has been expanded to include an additional 65 acres and boasts a picnic shelter with grills, a playground and a paved walking trail. Plans to add amenities to the expanded acreage is forthcoming.

The town council has its meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fairview Town Hall, formerly Fairview Elementary School. The Town Hall is at 7516 Concord Highway and town offices are now in the same location.

Town staff can be reached at 704-753-1981 or by email at tgregorius@fairviewnc.gov.

ELECTED OFFICIALS PHIL THOMAS Mayor 704-753-4395 pthomas@fairviewnc.gov Term expires: 2019 JERRY CLONTZ Mayor Pro-Tem 704-753-4578 jclontz@fairviewnc.gov Term expires: 2021

JOHN BIGGERS Council Member 704-348-6439 (cell) jbiggers@fairviewnc.gov Term expires: 2019 PATRICIA KINDLEY Council Member 704-753-4782 pkindley@fairviewnc.gov Term expires: 2021 GARY WILFONG Council Member 704-753-4800 gwilfong@fairviewnc.gov Term expires: 2019

Stallings: Gateway to Union County ELECTED OFFICIALS WYATT DUNN Mayor 704-882-3310 wdunn@stallingsnc.org Term expires: 2021 DAVID SCHOLL- DISTRICT 2 Mayor Pro Tem 704-981-1501 dscholl@stallingsnc.org Term expires: 2021 JOHN MARTIN- DISTRICT 1 Council member 704-856-9657 jmartin@stallingsnc.org Term expires: 2021

LYNDA PAXTON- DISTRICT 3 Council member lpaxton@stallingsnc.org Term expires: 2021 SHAWNA STEELE- DISTRICT 4 Council member 704-401-6134 ssteele@stallingsnc.org Term expires: 2019 BILLY BIRT- DISTRICT 5 Council member 980-328-2296 bbirt@stallingsnc.org Term expires: 2019 DISTRICT 6 Pending

Stallings is considered by many to be the gateway to Union County due to its proximity with the Mecklenburg County line.

Since its incorporation in 1975, Stallings’ population has grown and the farmland has sprouted new homes and businesses. Despite the town’s relative youth, it is a sought-after community, offering several attractive amenities to its residents. In recent years, Stallings has won accolades for safety and affordability.

Regular town council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of the

month at 7 p.m. at Stallings Town Hall, 315 Stallings Road.

The town has its own police department.

The town is home to Stallings Municipal Park, which underwent a two-year renovation plan and has been named best park for kids by local media. The town also hosts events including Earth Day, StallingsFest, National Night Out, an Easter event and other events throughout the year.

Alex Sewell is the town manager.

For more information, go to www.stallingsnc.org or call 704-821-8557.

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Unionville home to annual BBQ, 4th of July parade Residents of Unionville are proud of its rural nature. Barbecues and parades are staples in the community.

The barbecue is a fundraiser for Unionville Elementary School. Each year the barbecue raises thousands of dollars for the school. The annual barbecue, a tradition that dates back more than 60 years, is held on the first Friday of November. Volunteers cook up thousands of pounds of barbecue and Brunswick Stew for the community.

While the town does have control of its planning and zoning, it does not offer other services. The town of Unionville was re-chartered in 1998. In 1917, the building where town meetings were held burned and the town’s records were destroyed.

Town commissioners ceased their meetings; therefore, the town lost its charter.

Citizens voted to approve the re-charter in 1998.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office provides police services. The town’s fire pro-

tection service is provided by the Unionville Volunteer Fire Department.

The Unionville Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 1102 Unionville Church Road. The zoning planning board meets the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in town hall.

The Unionville Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 1102 Unionville Church Road.

Sonya W. Gaddy is the clerk/tax collector/land use administrator.

The town’s main number is 704-2261989. You can also visit the town’s website at unionvillenc.com.

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Marvin offers tranquil setting First incorporated in 1994, Marvin is a rapidly growing village just across the border from Charlotte. The town has a population of about 6,700 and is about 6 square miles. It has the highest median income in the state, according to its website.

In 2012, the village opened Marvin-Efird Park, which features walking trails, event space and a new town hall within its 27 acres. Additionally, there are greenways and walking trails around the village for residents.

Christina Alphin is the village administrator. Barbie

ELECTED OFFICIALS JOSEPH POLLINO Mayor joepollino@marvinnc.org Term expires: 2019 NICK DISPENZIERE Mayor Pro Tem nickdispenziere@marvinnc.org Term expires: 2019

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Blackwell is the village clerk, Rohit Ammanamanchi is the zoning administrator, Christine Robertson is the finance officer and Nancy Schneeberger is the village tax collector. Lara Carnow is the village planner and Derek Durst is the park manager.

The village hall is at 10004 New Town Road, Marvin, NC 28173. Phone is 704843-1680.

Office hours are Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.marvinnc.org.

ROBERT EPPS Council Member robertepps@marvinnc.org Term expires: 2021

VIRGINIA MORGAN Mayor Pro Tem 704-624-6257 vmorgan@marshville.org Term expires: 2021 MARGARET C. BIVENS Council Member 704-624-2413 mbivens@marshville.org Term expires: 2019

NORMA CARPENTER Council Member 704-327-4143 ncarpenter@marshville.org Term expires: 2019 GARY HUNTLEY Council Member 704-624-3740 Term expires: 2021 ERNESTINE STATON Council Member 704-307-5782 estaton@marshville.org Term expires: 2019

Hemby Bridge has operated without property tax since 2009 “Great People, Great Community” is the motto of Hemby Bridge. The small town has a strong sense of community. Its population is just under 2,000 and the town covers less than 1.5 square miles.

Hemby Bridge residents decorate the town each Christmas starting at the intersection of Secrest Shortcut and Indian Trail-Fairview roads. Residents come together in regular meetings of athletic associations and the community surrounding the town’s only school, Hemby Bridge Elementary.

On the outskirts of Indian Trail and Stallings, residents in Hemby Bridge rely on many of the amenities found in the two larger towns, but growing retail centers offer nearby shopping opportunities.

Hemby Bridge is unique in Union County in that the town has no property tax. They have not imposed any city taxes since 2009.

The town boasts a state-of-the-art volunteer fire department on Mill Grove Road and a community center on Secrest Shortcut Road.

Meetings of the Hemby Bridge Board of Aldermen are held on the third Thursday of the month starting at 7 p.m. in Town Hall at 5811 Fairview-Indian Trail Road.

Staff Members work part-time and can be reached at 704-882-3940 or by e-mailing at HembyBridgeNC@ gmail.com.

MARY SHKUT Council Member Maryshkut@marvinnc.org Term expires: 2019 KIM VANDENBERG Council Member kimvandenberg@marvinnc.org Term expires: 2021

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Marshville hometown to legend Randy Travis Marshville was incorporated in 1877 and has an agricultural heritage.

The town is named for J.W. Marsh, a longtime property owner in the area who donated land for three different churches and a town hall. Marshville is the hometown of country singing legend Randy Travis and was featured in scenes from the 1985 Stephen Spielberg film “The Color Purple.”

The town provides water, wastewater, solid waste and recycling services to residents. It is conveniently located near U.S. Highway 74 just east of the eastern terminus of the Monroe

ELECTED OFFICIALS KEVIN PRESSLEY Mayor 704-400-5665 mayorpres@aol.com Term expires: 2021 RODNEY MULLIS Mayor Pro-Tem 704-882-2880 ramullis@aol.com Term expires: 2021 CHRIS BAKER Alderman 704-618-2244 cobblehorse@windstream.net Term expires: 2023 KIM BELK Alderman 704-339-7153 belkroofing@aol.com Term expires: 2023 DENNIS DORTON Alderman 704-904-9761 dmsoffice1@aol.com Term expires: 2023

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Marshville’s annual Boll Weevil Jamboree is now the Randy Travis Music Festival. Travis, a 2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, was born in Marshville as Randy Traywick. His career includes more than 25 million records sold and six Grammy Awards.

The festival that honors his name is held on the third Saturday of September and features live music, food and craft vendors, a car show and entertainment for children.

The Marshville Museum and Cultur-

al Center opened in the old town hall building in 2012. The museum is volunteer-run and has exhibits about the town’s history, the surrounding areas and its notable residents. Memorabilia used in the movie “The Color Purple” is in the museum.

In July 2018, the town moved to a new town hall location at 118 E. Union Street, Marshville, NC 28103.

Franklin Deese is the interim town manager and can be reached at 704624-2515 or by email at manager@marshville.org.

Waxhaw growth traced back to 1800’s Nestled in the southwest portion of Union County is the Town of Waxhaw, which has a bustling main street.

Many local farmers sell their goods at the farmers’ market. The Museum of the Waxhaws houses much of the town’s history and over the past few years has undergone improvements.

The museum features an outdoor exhibit of a mid 1800s homestead, complete with a farmhouse, blacksmith and heritage garden. The structures were put together using tools and techniques of the time to preserve their historic nature.

Downtown has antique shops and retail outlets. Bordering downtown is Waxhaw’s overhead bridge. Originally, the overhead bridge was part of the main road to Charlotte and was traveled by Model Ts and other similar cars.

The town’s name derives from the American Indian tribe that lived in the area three centuries ago.

Waxhaw started growing after railroad tracks were installed in the 1800s.

Those tracks still run through the center of town today, but the train station that existed in downtown has been torn down.

Cane Creek Park, a 1,050-acre tract of land surrounding a 350-acre lake, is well known for its trophy bass fishing.

The town is also home to Jungle Aviation and Radio Service (JAARS), a technical support wing for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Waxhaw has a police department, garbage pickup, recycling, debris collection and street maintenance, plus building inspection, planning, zoning and engineering services. Fire support comes from the Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Department Community Room at 3620 Providence Road South, Waxhaw.

Town staff can be found in the Waxhaw Town Hall at 1150 N. Broome St. and can be reached at 704-843-2195 or online at waxhaw.com.

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City of Monroe serves as the county seat Monroe serves as the county seat and is a center for government and business in Union County.

Increasingly, Monroe is becoming a hub for the aerospace industry. It is home to many aerospace companies and has attracted foreign and domestic business.

The Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport includes a customs department to better serve international flights.

The airport hosts the annual Warbirds Over Monroe air show. The two-day event in November attracts historic military aircraft from all over the nation, and pilots performing stunts for the crowd.

Regular events throughout the year highlight Monroe’s downtown area.

Residents gather to light the Christmas tree during Monroe’s Christmas Parade. In the warmer months, the city hosts events like the Music on Main series, the art walk and other events throughout the year. During each of the summer months, downtown hosts a car cruise-in featuring antique and muscle cars.

There is also a Fourth of July event with fireworks.

Monroe has been in the background for many television shows, including “Homeland” and “Banshee.”

Monroe City Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the City Council Chambers in City Hall at 300 W. Crowell Street.

Meetings begin at 6 p.m.

There are also regularly-held strategic planning meetings and committee meetings.

To contact city hall, call 704-282-4502 or visit Monroe’s website at monroenc. org.

ELECTED OFFICIALS BOBBY KILGORE Mayor 704-283-6967 bkilgore@monroenc.org Term expires: 2019 GARY ANDERSON Mayor Pro Tem 803-509-0284 ganderson@monroenc.org Term expires: 2019 SURLUTA ANTHONY Council Member 704-282-4502 santhony@monroenc.org Term expires: 2021 MARION HOLLOWAY Council Member 704-289-1023 mholloway@monroenc.org Term expires: 2021 BILLY A. JORDAN Council Member 704-289-1713 bjordan@monroenc.org Term expires; 2019 LYNN A. KEZIAH Council Member 704-221-2365 lkeziah@monroenc.org Term expires: 2019 FRANCO MCGEE Council Member 704-290-1843 fmcgee@monroenc.org Term expires: 2021

Downtown Monroe is home to a mix of retail shops, professional services and restaurants. Throughout the year a number of City of Monroe organized events are held in downtown including its Music on Main concert series.

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Mineral Springs history dates back to 18th century

Mineral Springs is best known for the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, which is held the last Saturday of April each year.

Serious horse racers and thousands of families and horse-racing enthusiasts — from not only the region, but from around the world — flock to Mineral Springs for the occasion.

In addition to the Steeplechase, there is an annual Mineral Springs Festival, held on the first Saturday after Labor Day. The town is roughly 8.5 square miles

ELECTED OFFICIALS FREDERICK “RICK” BECKER III Mayor msncmayor@yahoo.com 704-843-5870 Term expires: 2019

with a population of about 3,050. To keep its small-town charm, town leaders adopted zoning and development ordinances that emphasize conservation.

There is an independently-chartered Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire Department and police protection is provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Though its history reaches back to the 18th century, Mineral Springs was re-incorporated in 1999. The town’s original charter was lost and its residents felt Mineral Springs was in danger of

losing its identity.

The mayor and six-member town council meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall.

The town clerk/zoning administrator is Vicky Brooks and the deputy town clerk/tax collector is Janet Ridings.

Town Hall is at 3506 S. Potter Road. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit the town’s website at www.mineralspringsnc. com or call 704-243-0505.

PEGGY NEILL Mayor Pro Tem peggyneill27@carolina.rr.com 704-843-1331 Term expires: 2019

JERRY COUNTRYMAN Council Member kimbermann2002@yahoo.com 704-843-1121 Term expires: 2021

VALERIE COFFEY Council Member valeriecoffey53@gmail.com 704-843-1138 Term expires: 2019

JANET CRITZ Council Member jbclivingwater@windstream.net 704-843-1850 Term expires: 2021

Wingate’s home to a growing university The town of Wingate was founded in 1901 and was named for a grammar school.

It is the home of fast-growing Wingate University, the only four-year college in the county. It is also home to the Jesse Helms Center, named for the long-time U.S. Senator. The center advocates free enterprise and traditional American values. It offers many programs and contests to advance that mission.

Wingate hosts a Summer Fun Festival, a Christmas tree lighting and a lot of col-

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lege sporting events throughout the year.

The town recently opened a new government center that combines city hall and the fire stations.

Brad Sellers was appointed as Town Manager in July 2019. The town is governed by a mayor and a five-member board of commissioners. The board meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Wingate Government Center, 101 West Wilson St. in Wingate.

The town’s website is www.townofwingatenc.gov.

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ELECTED FFICIALS BILL BRASWELL, JR. Mayor Term expires: 2019 BRENT MOSER Mayor Pro Tem Term expires: 2021 JOHNNY LOWERY Commissioner Term expires: 2019 JOHN MANGUM Commissioner Term expires: 2019 GARY HAMILL Commissioner Term expires: 2021 PEGGY TAYLOR Commissioner Term expires: 2019

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E V E N T S + AT T R A C T I O N S While new activities and events are often added to each year’s calendar, there are a number of regular, well-known ones that return year after year to the county’s towns.

Many towns hold seasonal events for Christmas, Easter, Halloween and other holidays. For more information, check your town’s website.

Union County’s events and other activities include a variety of interests and are directed toward people of all ages.

FAIRVIEW The Town of Fairview hosts several events at the Fairview Park (7350 Concord Hwy.) throughout the year including; an Easter Egg Hunt the first Saturday in April, Music in the Park, a Fall Festival held the first Saturday in October and its Winter Festival held the second Saturday in December.

INDIAN TRAIL FALL FESTIVAL Held Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Indian Trail Town Hall ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE Held this year on Sunday, December 1 from 4:00 p.m. util 7 p.m. in Downtown Indian Trail FAMILY FUN DAY Held Saturday, June 1 at Crooked Creek Park ANNUAL JULY 4TH PARADE Held in Downtown Indian Trail, on Saturday, July 4 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

LAKE PARK The Village of Lake Park hosts a number of events each year including their annual Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Pond, a 4th of July Celebration with a bike parade for children, a DJ, food and games.

The Village also hosts an annual Fall Festival in October and its annual Christmas Celebration which will l be held December 8 in 2019.

MARSHVILLE RANDY TRAVIS MUSIC FESTIVAL The Randy Travis Music Festival, formerly the Boll Weevil Jamboree, the event is held annually in September on Main Street in downtown Marshville.

It features classic cars, music crafts and more fun for the whole family.

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QUEENS CUP STEEPLECHASE The popular horse race is held every year in April. In addition to racing related activities, the event includes hat contests, tailgating and terrier races.

For more information visit www.queenscup. org.

UNIONVILLE BBQ The barbecue is an annual fundraiser for Unionville Elementary.

It is the first Friday in November and has been held for over 50 years.

MINERAL SPRINGS ANNUAL FESTIVAL Mineral Springs hosts an annual festival in September.

This year’s sixth annual festival will be Saturday, Sept. 7 and includes craft vendors, food vendors, music and children’s activities.

MONROE WARBIRDS OVER MONROE Formerly the Warriors and Warbirds Air Show, the annual event usually takes place in November. This year’s festival will be on Nov. 9 and 10.

Those interested in attending the event will have the chance to see and tour various planes as well as view an airshow and participate in other activities.

For more information, visit www.monroenc. org/departments/tourism/warbirds-overmonroe-air-show.

MUSIC ON MAIN In April through September, the City of Monroe hosts musical performances in its downtown area.

A different band or musician performs the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m.

CAR CRUISE-IN The Car Cruise-In is held on the second Friday of the month from April until October at 6 p.m.

Each month has a different theme. Past themes include motorcycles, trucks, mustangs, corvettes and more.

STALLINGS STALLINGS FEST Held on October 19, the festival includes ides, craft vendors, music, local performances and food truck vendors.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK This interactive event features trucks and vehicles from different service industries; including emergency services, agricultural and more.

Held on March 7, the event allows children an up-close look at these vehicles.

UNIONVILLE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE The Unionville Lion’s Club Fourth of July Parade and Celebration features live music, food, games, rides and a parade through the downtown.

2019 was the 59th annual celebration.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Held on Thursday nights in July and August, the event features local bands.

WAXHAW WAXHAW ART KALEIDOSCOPE The Waxhaw Art Kaleidoscope (formerly known as the Spring Fest) is held annually on the third Saturday in May. The art-centric event showcases a variety of high-quality art mediums and handcrafted goods in the downtown.

JAMMIN’ BY THE TRACKS Jammin’ by the Tracks is a summer music series held the first Friday of the month from May through September under the water tower in Waxhaw.

AUTUMN TREASURES Autumn Treasures is one of the biggest festivals of the year. It is a two-day festival held the second weekend in October.

It features local crafters and musicians, plus the Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-Off.

WEDDINGTON FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS Every Friday in May, the town hosts Food Truck Fridays.

The event is held at town hall from 5:30 until 9:00 p.m.

WINGATE SUMMER FUN FESTIVAL The event includes a concert and fireworks, along with food, games and rides.

The summer festival began in 2012 and is typically held on the first Saturday of June.

Summer Movie Nights Held June -August on the fourth Friday of the month.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Held May-September. typically the first Friday of each month.

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Library offers four locations MAIN LIBRARY 316 E. Windsor St. Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-8184 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Dickerson Genealogy Room Hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed LOIS MORGAN EDWARDS MEMORIAL 414 Hasty St. Marshville, NC 28103 704-624-2828 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

UNION WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-821-7475 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

WAXHAW LIBRARY 509 South Providence St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3131 Hours: Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

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The Union County Public Library has locations in Monroe, Marshville, Indian Trail and Waxhaw.

In 2016, the county voted on a bond for the library, which will allow it to expand in Waxhaw and have a larger presence on the western side of the county, along with other improvements.

The libraries of Union County are closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, staff day (February 18), Easter- April 19-21, Memorial Day weekend May 25-May 27, Independence Day, Labor Day weekend- August 31-September 2, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas Holiday.

Systemwide, the library maintains a col-

lection of fiction and nonfiction titles for people of all ages in books and books on CD. The county also provides ebooks and audiobooks that can be borrowed from a smartphone or tablet. The library computers provide patrons internet access, or they can bring their own laptop and use the library’s free wireless connection.

The Dickerson Genealogy and Local History Room is in the Monroe Branch of the library system. It assists people looking for genealogical information or trying to learn more about the county. The library has classes and events for residents throughout the county.

Nina Meadows is Division Director and can be reached at 704-283-8184.

Chambers promote, recognize, support business community There are two chambers of commerce in Union County: The Union County Chamber of Commerce in Monroe and the Marshville Chamber of Commerce in Marshville.

The Chamber is an advocate and leadership component for businesses throughout the county. It also serves as an outlet for merchant services, programs, events and resources. The Union County Chamber of Commerce has several groups for business people in the community, including Women in Business, Young Professionals of Union County and Leadership Union.

One of the Chamber’s initiatives is “Shop Union County,” designed to encourage locals to spend their cash inside the county. It’s part of an effort to bolster local economies and the tax base. The Chamber also holds regularly scheduled luncheons and business after hours to con-

nect their members.

Every year, the Chamber honors local businesses with the Union County Excellence in Business Awards and Union County Safety Awards.

The Marshville Chamber of Commerce operates independently from the Union County organization.

The Marshville Chamber promotes the county’s eastern-most community, which relies heavily on agricultural industries.

The Marshville Chamber presents The Randy Travis Music Festival annually on the third Saturday in September. The 2019 event date is September 21. It’s a family-oriented festival with food, a car show, arts and crafts, children’s entertainment and music. The Chamber recognizes its Citizen of the Year at its annual banquet and its annual Christmas Parade held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE UNION COUNTY Pat Kahle President 903 Skyway Dr. Monroe, NC 28110 704-289-4567 info@UnionCountyCoC.com www.unioncountycoc.com WAXHAW INFORMATION CENTER 216 W, North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Inside the Waxhaw Entrepreneur Building Waxhaw, NC 28173 MARSHVILLE Kay Strawn P.O Box 337 Marshville, NC 28103 704-624-3183 ktstrawn@windstream.net

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C O O P E R AT I V E E X T E N S I O N + S E N I O R S E R V I C E S

Council on aging a resource for older adults, caregivers The Council on Aging in Union County is a private, nonprofit agency that promotes quality of life and supportive services for adults who are 60 years old and older in Union County.

The council connects seniors with local resources and works to improve quality of life for seniors throughout the region. Its vision is to be the community resource for aging issues by maintaining programs to adequately satisfy the needs of older adults and caregivers.

The council assists with Medicare questions, including enrollment for the Medicare prescription drug plan. Council staff members, who are trained by the N.C. Department of Insurance in the Senior’s Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), are a local resource for answers about Medicare or Medicare supplemental insurance.

The council also dispatches in-home aides to help seniors with chores, household management tasks, personal care and caregiver respite. In addition to helping with program assistance, the council provides classes, support groups, day trips, the annual senior wellness expo and other activities to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in Union County.

The council has opened an adult day program next to its office on Skyway Drive in Monroe. The day program provides a respite for caregivers and social activities for seniors.

COUNCIL ON AGING IN UNION COUNTY ANDREW FRIEND Executive Director 1401 Skyway Dr. Monroe, NC 28110 P.O. Box 185 Monroe, NC 28111 704-292-1797 Fax: 704-292-1776 coa@coaunion.org www.coaunion.org

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Cooperative extension service offers guidance, programs According to The Union County Center for NC Cooperative Services, they are a resource for Union County residents looking for guidance in the fields of agriculture, food & nutrition, and youth development.

The Extension office provides research-based information on crop and livestock production and management, gardening assistance through the Master Gardener program and other farm related services. Community outreach classes for both youth and adults on topics ranging from healthy eating habits, STEM curriculum, and leadership and development are also offered through the Extension.

Located at the Union County Agricultural Center, the Cooperative Extension is a community outreach project of NC State University and NC A&T State University. The Extension offers educational services that include classroom and in-field workshops and field days, nutrition classes and demonstrations, 4-H clubs and summer camps, and partnerships with other Union County community services groups. They also focus on partnerships with Union County Public Schools to incorporate agriculture and environmental education into school curriculum.

The Extension staff has agents focused on commercial agriculture; including field crops and horticulture, consumer horticulture and Master Gardeners, livestock production and animal husbandry, small farms production and urban forestry. Also, staff has areas of expertise in youth development through the NC 4-H program, wellness and nutrition, and through the expanded food and nutrition education program (EFNEP).

The Union County Extension website is union.ces.ncsu. edu and is located at 3230-D Presson Rd., Monroe, NC 28112.

UNION COUNTY CENTER FOR NC COOPERATIVE SERVICES AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES ANDREW BAUCOM County Extension Director / Commercial Agriculture Andrew_Baucom@ncsu.edu 704-283-3738 DEBBIE DILLION Extension Agent, Consumer Horticulture dddillio@ncsu.edu 704-283-3729

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RACHEL OWENS Extension Agent, Livestock / Forages Rachel_Owens@ncsu.edu 704-283-3739 AARON MOORE Extension Agent, Small Farms / Commercial Agriculture Jamoore3@ncsu.edu 704-283-3743 BILL SMITH Union County Urban Forester Bill_I_Smith@ncsu.edu 704-283-3510 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CRYSTAL STARKES Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Crystal_Starkes@ncsu.edu 704-382-3735

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Golfers will fall in love with Monroe Country Club. The challenging Donald Ross front nine will tempt you while the Tom Jackson back nine will test your courage.

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LEAH JOYNER Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development Leah.Joyner@unioncountync.gov 704-283-3740

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES CHERI BENNETT Extension Program Assistant, Nutrition Educator Cheri_Bennett@ncsu.edu 704-283-3737 MARCUS MCFARLAND Extension Agent, Wellness & Nutrition Marcus_McFarland@ncsu.edu 704-283-3830

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NANCIE MANDEVILLE County Support Specialist Nancie_Mandeville@ncsu.edu 704-283-3720 EVENT CENTER STAFF NICOLE BARBIER Event Coordinator Nichole.Barbier@unioncountync.gov 704-283-3732 GINNY HARGETTE Event Coordinator Ginny.Hargette@unioncountync.gov 704-283-3513

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PA R K S + R E C R E AT I O N

County offers a variety of recreational opportunities

No matter what your favorite recreational activity might be, you’re likely to find it in Union County.

One of the most diverse facilities for such fun is the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, located on Hanover Drive, off Dickerson Boulevard.

The 80,000-square-foot city-owned membership facility features a 25-yard heated indoor pool, basketball and racquetball courts, an indoor track, aerobics room, fitness equipment, whirlpool, sauna and steam room. On-site child care is available.

The center also offers a variety of aerobics, spin, tai chi, yoga, massage therapy, scuba lessons, dance lessons and year-round swim classes. There is also a wellness program in conjunction with Novant Health.

Beyond the health and athletic offerings of the center, there is a water park, covering more than two acres, that includes two corkscrew waterslides.

The facility is member-supported with monthly fees that range from young adults to families.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. For additional information, visit www.monroeaquaticsandfitnesscenter.com or call 704-282-4680.

The county’s major outdoor attraction is Cane Creek Park, located 20 minutes south of Monroe off of N.C. Highway 200.

At 1,050 acres, it is one of the largest county-owned parks in North Carolina.

The park’s 350-acre lake is available for recreational purposes, such as water skiing (allowed Monday through Friday, but not on holidays or weekends) and boating (available every day). The lake also functions as a watershed to control area flooding.

If fishing is one of your hobbies, the lake houses largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish and is open yearround. It has been designated by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission as one of only three trophy bass lakes in the state.

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able in the park, as well as several cabins to rent. The park suits every picnic need with around 40 sites, playground equipment, rental boats, a softball field, a swimming area, a snack bar, pedal boats and pontoon boat rides.

Cane Creek’s sports offerings include a basketball court, volleyball court, a horseshoe pit, a miniature golf course, a horseback/hiking trail and newly paved trails.

For campers, there are 108 campsites available on the south shore of the lake.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Hours of operation for the park vary during the year and can be found online at www.co.union.nc.us or by calling 704843-3919.

Fees for Cane Creek park vary depending on the season and activity.

For a complete fee schedule, visit www. unioncountync.gov/parks. Day-use entrance fees from March through October are $4 for a vehicle or trailer and $20 for a bus. Annual permits for vehicle entry range from $40 to $60 and a senior permit (65 and older) is $5.

One can also purchase a day pass, which includes unlimited use of the swim area, pedal boat and mini-golf, for $5 a person.

For a complete list of fees and campground hours, call Cane Creek Park.

There are a multitude of smaller parks available to Union County. Here is a partial list of some of the parks in the county: • Belk-Tonawanda Park, I.B. Shive Drive, Monroe (Picnic tables, amphitheater, picnic shelter, playground equipment) • Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail (grill, pavilion, picnic shelters and more) • Creft Park, Burke Street, Monroe (Playground equipment, softball field) • Crooked Creek Park, 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail (baseball, softball, grill, picnic tables, playground, splash pad and more) • Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Dr., Indian Trail (Benches, pavilion, picnic

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areas and more) • David G. Barnes Children’s Park, West South Main St., Waxhaw (playgrounds, picnic shelter) • Dickerson Community Center, 899 N. Johnson St., Monroe (Gymnasium, racquetball, meeting room, aerobics, gymnastics, weights, tennis, softball fields, picnic tables, picnic shelters, playground, disc golf course.

• Dogwood Park, 121 Lester Davis Road (Wesley Chapel) (Paved and unpaved trails, picnic/grill sites, fishing pier, dog park) • Don Griffin Park, 147 Cedar Street, Monroe (Picnic tables, playground equipment, baseball field) • Fred Kirby Memorial Park, 3505 Faith Church Rd. Indian Trial.. (Ball fields, soccer field, nature trail) • H.C. Nesbit Park, 1304 H.C. Nesbit Park Dr., Waxhaw (baseball, softball and multi-purpose fields) • Marshville Municipal Park, 820 Park Drive, Marshville (tennis courts, skate park, ball fields and walking trails) • Monroe Country Club, U.S. 601 South. (Public 18-hole golf course, pro shop, ball room, nature trail, picnic area) • Parks Williams Athletic Complex, 2011 Ashton Avenue. (softball fields, soccer fields, walking trail, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts) • Stallings Municipal Park, 340 Stallings Road, Stallings (Playground equipment, picnic shelter, tennis court) • Sutton Park Community Center, 2303 Brooks St., Monroe (Gymnasium, game room, meeting room, playground, tennis, softball, basketball) • Weddington Optimist Park, N.C. 84, Weddington (Ball fields) • Winchester Community Center, 1001 Winchester Avenue. Gymnasium, ceramics, meeting room, game room, playground, picnic tables) • Wingate Community Park, 315 Elm Street, Wingate (Ball fields, playground equipment, community center) For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation departments in your municipality.

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Heritage Room documents local history Looking for your ancestors can be a daunting task, but if they ever settled in the Union County area, there is a good chance it is documented somewhere in the Heritage Room.

Located in the old courthouse in downtown Monroe, the Heritage Room is a collection of family records, scrapbooks, photos, documents, newsletters, military service records (with an emphasis on the Civil War era), directories and directions to older or lesser-known cem-

eteries in the county, obituaries, old newspapers and local history. The Carolinas Genealogical Society is now a Family Search affiliate library.

If you have a question about something from the county’s past, a staff member or volunteer will likely know the answer or where to find it.

The whole effort of maintaining the collection and assisting people looking into their family histories is possible because the room is spon-

sored by the Union County Historic Preservation Society, the Carolinas Genealogical Society and the Union County Historical Society. Donations to the collection are welcome.

The Heritage Room is open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, call the Heritage Room at 704-289-6737 or email them at ucheritage@unioncountync.gov.

Union Symphony provides opportunities for musicians Union Symphony Society Inc. (USSI), in its 14th season, is a local arts organization providing annual live concerts, including seasonal and art music, opera, jazz, and a free pops music series.

The Symphony’s orchestra, youth orchestra, junior string orchestra, improvisational jazz ensemble, and youth chamber ensembles grant opportunity for the study and expression of concert music to an average of 150 youth members and 65 core professional musicians, primarily in Union County and its surrounding counties.

While Union Symphony has its

artistic home at Wingate University, the organization partners with others in the community including the City of Monroe, the Union County Community Arts Council, Union County Public Schools, Union County Youth Ballet and Wingate University.

The Nutcracker Open Golf Tournament, held annually in November, supports live music for the Union County Youth Ballet annual production of The Nutcracker.

The Union Symphony League (USL) is a subsidiary designed to promote the social and cultural life of USSI and to assist in its fundraising efforts. USL

will host the Tour of Holiday Homes this year.

To learn more about the 2019—2020 concert season, go to unionsymphony. org.

UNION SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC. KIM NORWOOD Executive Director 201 N. Main St. Suite 109 Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-2525 kimnorwood@unionsymphony.org

Arts Council benefits over 130,000 from its programs The Union County Community Arts Council (UCCAC) was founded in 1980 to serve the residents of Union County by being an arts advocate.

In collaboration with local businesses, governments, foundations, schools and individuals, UCCAC serves as a cultural planner, resource agency and champion for the arts.

Located in a historic building on Main Street in Monroe, the council benefits all areas of the county.

Programs include: • Arts in Education — serving over 44,000 students in all Union County schools by promoting education, character and moral development.

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Opportunities include live stage presentations, funding for individual school projects, student artist showcase and showcasing talent at annual council events.

• Community Programs — community outreach is a goal of UCCAC sponsoring dozens of cultural events each year, including Breakfast for the Arts, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, July 4th concert and fireworks, Music on Main and the South Arts Film Festival. Over 130,000 Union County residents benefit from UCCAC community programs.

• Grant Programs — over $160,000

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UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL BARBARA FAULK Executive Director 120 N Main St. Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-2784 www.unionarts.org Barbara@unionarts.org

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Marshville, Waxhaw museums preserve county history

The Marshville Museum and Cultural Center (MMCC) opened in June 2012 in the old town hall building and features exhibits on the history of Marshville, the surrounding area and its residents. The MMCC is dedicated to the preservation of the local history and culture of Marshville and surrounding areas.

Located on 102 N. Elm Street, the MMCC is run by volunteers and welcomes visitors for tours during open hours. The museum offers classes on genealogy, quilting, knitting, journaling and art. The museum also hosts local authors and artists. Museum hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.mmcc1893.com or call 704-624-6214. There is no cost for admission. The museum is funded by donations.

The Museum of the Waxhaws is about more than the country’s seventh president, although there is much about Andrew Jackson’s life and times displayed on the walls through reprints and newspaper articles, along with quotes by and about Andrew Jackson, as well as renderings from the era.

The museum presents the history of the region from 1500s through the 19th century. The permanent collection of artifacts includes items from indigenous American Indian Tribes and nations, military uniforms and weapons from various eras, a display about daily life in a colonial log cabin, a Conestoga wagon, clothing from the colonial and frontier eras and

everyday tools and technology of the times. The museum is at 8125 Waxhaw Highway near downtown Waxhaw. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors 60 and older; $2 for ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and younger. For more details, go to www.museumofthewaxhaws.org or call 704-843-1832.

The JAARS Center, located on the outskirts of Waxhaw, has two museums. The Mexico-Cardenas Museum covers the histor y of the friendship between JAARS Founder Cameron Townsend and Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico’s president from 1934 to 1940. Cardenas helped make it possible for languages in Mexico to be studied and translated by Summer Institute of Linguistics in Mexico. Displays include historical photographs, books, folk art, jewelry and handcrafted native costumes.

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The Museum of the Alphabet chronicles the history of alphabets and celebrates the efforts of translators throughout history. Visitors will see some of the earliest examples of writing. Exhibit rooms include examples of African, Greek, Cyrillic, Arabic, Indic, Chinese and Hebrew writings. Modern day Bible translation is also showcased. The museums of fer a Night at the Alphabet Museum special program (where museum characters “come alive” to tell their story) one night a month. Reservations are required (704-843-6066).

Both museums, located at 6409 Davis Rd. In Waxhaw, are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

JAARS of fers daily (Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m.) guided tours of the JAARS Center to introduce visitors to its extensive campus and mission. Visitors can purchase aircraft rides (helicopter, fixed-wing) with prior arrangement (704-843-6130).

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Five municipal police departments serve county

One-third of Union County’s 15 municipalities have their own police departments.

In addition to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the county is home to five municipal police departments.

The largest of the law enforcement agencies — outside of the Sheriff’s Office — is the Monroe Police Department. An additional squadron of non-sworn personnel — including two animal control officers — also work for the MPD, which has been led by Police Chief Bryan Gilliard since 2014.

The Monroe Police Department also has a Special Response Team trained to handle emergencies ranging

from hostage situations to drug raids.

In addition to the Monroe Police Department, the towns of Stallings, Waxhaw, Wingate, and Marshville all have their own police departments.

Indian Trail has a contract with the Union County Sheriff’s Office; Captain Chase Coble leads the Indian Trail law enforcement division.

Marvin, Weddington, Lake Park and Wesley Chapel have contracts for law enforcement services through the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

All other unincorporated towns, including Fairview, Hemby Bridge, Mineral Springs and Unionville, rely on the Union County Sher-

iff’s Office for police services.

POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS For all emergencies, call 911 MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Bryan Gilliard 218 E. Franklin St. Monroe, NC 28112 Non-Emergency 704-282-4728 MARSHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Matt Tarlton 113 W. Main St. Marshville, NC 28103 Non-Emergency 704-624-6767

STALLINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Assistant Police Chief J. Flynn 315 Stallings Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 Non-Emergency 704-821-0300 WAXHAW POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Michael Eiss 3620 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 Non-Emergency 704-843-0353 WINGATE POLICE DEPARTMENT Interim Chief Saverio Montecalvo 4114 Highway 74 East Wingate, NC 28174 Non-Emergency 704-289-1591

Emergency Communications handles 911 calls The Union County Department of Emergency Communications handles all 911 calls in Union County. The department employs more than 40 individuals who answer, respond to and dispatch assistance to emergencies and incidents within Union County.

In the event a caller is unable to speak or the line gets disconnected, 911 call information is captured and saved. An interpreter is available for those who do not speak English.

Systems are also in place to detect a TDD caller for the hearing and speech impaired. And because of Union County’s Geographic Information System Depart-

ment, dispatchers can also locate cellular callers.

Union County uses the Everbridge mass emergency notification system that allows the department to initiate a mass calling of a selected area or the entire county with a single recorded message to inform residents of steps they should take in the event of an emergency. To be included, residents can register online to receive a phone call, text message, email or a combination of the three choices. Residents can register for notifications for up to five different addresses.

The department’s website includes details about when 911 should be used

and what to expect when you call 911. The information can be found at http://www. co.union.nc.us/departments/emergency-services/emergency-communications.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS VICKI CALLICUTT Division Director 500 N. Main St. Suite 13 Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-3550 Vicki.Callicutt@co.union.nc.us

Highway Patrol troop serves Union County More people and more traffic in Union County has created an increase in demand in the area for the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Monroe’s Troop H is the headquarters for roughly 170 troopers and additional patrol personnel. In addition to Union County, Troop H also covers parts or all of Anson, Cleveland, Gaston, Hoke,

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Mecklenburg, Richmond, Scotland and Moore counties.

The Troop H/District Three Headquarters is at the intersection of Fowler-Secrest Road and U.S. Highway 74.

The campus includes a 7,000 square foot administration building, a communications center and a 14,000 square foot repair shop for the troop’s

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Sheriff’s office protects, maintains jail The Union County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency that provides primary response for unincorporated parts of Union County, as well as municipalities without a police department.

The Sheriff’s Office contracts with Indian Trail, Weddington, Wesley Chapel, Marvin and Lake Park for police protection.

The office maintains the Union County Jail and provides security for

courtrooms in the Union County Judicial Center. It also runs the county animal shelter, operates a community watch program and has school resource officers in some of Union County’s schools.

The Sheriff’s Office website (http:// ucso.us/) includes a registry of convicted sex offenders, county jail inmates and arrest records. The UCSO provides school resource officers for the majority of public schools in Union County.

UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SHERIFF EDDIE CATHEY 3344 Presson Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 704-283-3789 Investigations: 704-283-3722 Civil: 704-292-2610 Jail: 704-292-2600 Animal Services: 704-283-2308

Crime Stoppers assists police in keeping county safe Union County’s Crime Stoppers program was founded in 1981 and combines the efforts of law enforcement with conscientious citizens.

Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 to residents with tips and leads that result in an arrest. Callers are able to send in information anony-

mously and are not required to testify in court.

The local Union County Crime Stoppers charter was the second in North Carolina. As a non-profit organization, Crime Stoppers receives funding through its annual barbecue held each January at the Union County Agricultural Center.

Donations from individuals and businesses are accepted throughout the year, and are tax deductible.

Crime Stoppers members meet at the Hilltop Restaurant at 7:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, excluding July.

New members and visitors are encouraged to

attend. Reid Helms is the

Crime Stoppers President.

UNION COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS INC. P.O. Box 2258 Monroe, NC 28110 Tip Line: 704-283-5600

EMS provides advanced life support for county Union Emergency Medical Services is affiliated with Atrium Health.

The department reports 128 full-time and 40 part-time employees.

The department provides 911 responses, non-emergency transport, medical standby, tactical assistance and participates in community education efforts.

Paramedics / EMTs staff 15 Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulances during day time hours and 12 ALS ambulances during night time hours.

The headquarters, located on the campus of Atrium Health Union, include the EMS administrative offices, along with classroom and training facilities.

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tact the administrative offices at 980-993-7600 or go to www. unionems.net.

UNION EMS BRYAN EDWARDS Director Mailing address: P.O. Box 633 Monroe, NC 28111 Office address: 1403 Dove St. Monroe, NC 28112 Shipping Address: 600 Hospital Dr. Monroe, NC 28112 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800-814-5339 info@unionems.net For emergency ambulance service, dial 911

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Fire protection provided by 22 departments

Volunteer fire departments are crucial for maintaining safety in Union County, especially with residential growth.

There are 17 volunteer fire departments, some of which have substations, and five city stations in Monroe.

While city firefighters were once the only paid employees, the volunteer fire departments throughout Union County consist of a combination of paid and volunteer personnel. The only exceptions to this are the Griffith Road and Jackson stations which remain all volunteer.The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Union County Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli does not conduct fire code inspections or plans review in Monroe or Waxhaw.

Each of those cities have their own fire marshal. His office conducts fire investigations throughout all of Union County with the exception of Monroe.

In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

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Kevin Rigoli Fire Marshal 500 N Main St. Suite 809 Monroe, NC 28112 704-296-4296 kevin.rigoli@unioncountync.gov

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Chief Ron Richardson 3310 Griffith Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 704-289-2214

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Chief Johnny Blythe 6628 Mill Grove Rd. Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-882-2100 hembybridgevfd.com

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Chief Graham McManus 8323 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-363-5326 jacksonvfd.org

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Chief Robert Sweatt 7608 Landsford Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 704-764-3900

NE W SALEM - STATION S 4, 5, 6, 7 Chief John Mark Moore 6711 Hwy. 218 East Marshville, NC 28103 704-385-9619 newsalemvfd.com

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Chief Mike Lathan 5010 Plyler Mill Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 704-764-3308

Chief Ken Brown 4919 Unionville Rd. Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-6988

WAXHAW - STATION S 18, 27

Chief Greg Sharp 3500 Waxhaw Pkwy.

Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4001 waxhawvfd.org

WESLEY CHAP EL -STATI ON S 26, 31, 43 Chief Steven McLendon 315 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3367 wesleychapelvfd.org

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Chief Travis Stegall 204 N. Main St. Wingate, NC 28174 704-233-4137 wingate-vfd.org

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Fire Administration Office Chief Ron Fowler 117 N. Church St. P.O. Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111 704-282-4702 rfowler@monroenc.org

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Chief Monny Taylor 1900 Stack Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 704-764-7173 stackroadvfd.com

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The Enquirer-Journal changes publication cycle, moves to U.S. mail delivery The Enquirer-Journal was first published as the Monroe Enquirer on May 27, 1873, and the Monroe Journal first published in 1894. The newspaper, Union County’s oldest continually-operating business, has a long heritage of commitment to and involvement in the community it serves.

In May of 2017, the office moved from its long-time home on Jefferson Street to a new location in the Monroe Plaza shopping center (1508 Skyway Dr. in Monroe). The office is open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

In April 2019, the newspaper converted home delivery from contract carrier delivery to the United States Postal Service. At this same time the publication days were changed from Sunday, Wednesday, Friday to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The newspaper’s content is almost totally local with a heavy emphasis on community news and features, along with high school sports.

The format provides readers with the information they want the most from their community newspaper. Advertising messages are delivered in a rich environment of highly-read local news and the liberal use of color throughout

The Enquirer-Journal moved to its present location at 1508 Skyway Drive in May of 2017.

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In addition to mailed delivery, the print edition of the newspaper is available in newsstands and stores across the county.

Through a combination of print and digital, The Enquirer-Journal offers a dominant marketing footprint in Union County. In 2018, The E-J bolstered its website (enquirerjournal.com) by launching its first-ever documentary series.

Paxton Media Group, a family-owned media company headquartered in Paducah, Ky., has owned The Enquirer-Journal since 1997.

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