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INDEX: Scores, 5; News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 8; Education, 16; Calendar, 18; Faith, 19; Sports, 21; Classifieds, 23

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Volume 9, Number 38 • Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2014 Locally Owned & Operatedwww.unioncountyweekly.com

good bye summer...

hello autumnWeddington and Stallings welcomed fall with their annual festivals Saturday, Sept. 20. Take a look back through Josh Whitener’s photos on page 4.

Local churches to rally for U.S. pastor imprisoned in IranPrayer vigil this Friday will call for release of Saeed Abedini

by Josh [email protected]

MONROE – People throughout Union County will gather this weekend to rally for the release of an American pastor imprisoned in Iran.

Shiloh Baptist Church will host a prayer vigil for Pastor Saeed Abedini on Friday, Sept. 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The vigil, held on the two-year anni-versary of 34-year-old Abedini’s impris-onment in Iran, is part of a worldwide effort to rally for his release and “bring attention to … the plight of persecuted Christians around the world,” accord-ing to a news release.

“It’s just having a burden for a church being persecuted,” Rev. Todd Daniels, Shiloh Baptist’s minister of youth and families, said. “When one part of the body suffers, the whole body suffers. Christians on the other side of the world are being persecuted and suffer-ing. The more awareness we can raise for that, is a good thing.”

Abedini was born in Iran and

practiced Islam before converting to Christianity and moving to the United States and becoming an American citi-zen. He was ordained as a Christian minister in 2008 and returned to Iran multiple times throughout the years, including in July 2012 to continue work on a government-approved orphanage. However, he was arrested two months

(see Prayer vigil on page 7)

Beloved town figure begins training replacement after 36 years of service

WAXHAW - A torch is being passed in Wax-haw as Bonnie McManus, town clerk for 36 years, is being replaced by Melody Schuler, the former clerk deputy in Wingate.

Schuler began her new job on Monday, Sept. 22.

McManus was originally to leave her post on Sept. 30, but an unexpected delay in the hiring of her replacement convinced her that she wouldn’t have enough time to properly train the new hire. McManus extended her contract with the town and will stay to train Schuler for one month, leaving her post on Oct. 31.

The expected new clerk, Melody Graham, declined the job after being offered a full-time position as the town clerk in Marvin, where she has been working in a part-time capacity since October.

Graham said the decision was not easy because she thinks Waxhaw is a great town, but she made her decision based on past work with Marvin, where she has been a part of the town government since 2003.

(see Waxhaw clerk on page 11)

by Ryan [email protected]

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WAXHAW – It all started with a paint spill.

Melissa Perry Moraja was paint-ing a mural on the wall of her chil-dren’s playroom when some paint fell on the floor. As she dabbed it up with a piece of paper, an entire children’s book series was born.

“I saw a character (in the paint splatter) when I flipped it over,” said Moraja. “Later that day, I put some eyes on it … and (even-tually) ended up creating more and more characters.”

Those characters would eventually become known as “Splatter and Friends” – the title of Moraja’s first picture book series.

Eight years later, Moraja is preparing to release the latest installment in The

Wunderkind Family Series, a series of books inspired by her family. The Waxhaw author will release “Isabella babysits Bax-ter,” a children’s picture book for kids 3 to 8 years old, on Oct. 27. People can pre-order the book at Moraja’s web-site, www.melissaproduc-tions.com.

Isabella, Moraja’s 2-year-old daughter, was the inspiration behind “Isabella Babysits Bax-ter.” Moraja has written and illustrated a handful of books, primarily chil-dren’s chapter books, in The Wunderkind Fam-ily Series, which were inspired by her kids – 11-year-old Jake and 10-year-old twins Josh and Madison. Her new book will be her first with Isabella as the centerpiece, and also will feature a fiction-alized version of Baxter, the family dog.

“I have a 2-year-old who loves her dog, who’s a golden doodle,” Moraja said. “Both of them are always getting into trouble. He’s always trying to take (Isabella’s) stuffed ani-mals and eating her food. They’re glued at the hip together.”

Moraja made a few tweaks to the

characters for the sake of the story, includ-ing making Isabella 6 years old and turning 5-year-old Baxter into a puppy.

“I changed the characters a little, changed their ages according to the target

audience,” Moraja said. “Of course, I stretched the truth to make it funny and entertaining.”

However, Moraja wrote the book to do more than entertain and make kids laugh – she incorporated the theme of responsibility into the story, which sees Isabella have to care for her dog as she “babysits” him. One of the toughest things about writing

“Isabella Babysits Baxter” and her other children’s books, Moraja said, was “letting go” of what she feels the story should be and writing the story with her target audi-ence – and her own kids – in mind.

“I want to be creative and … funny, but you don’t want to put something in (the book) that really offends someone or hurts in the long run,” Moraja said. “You (also) have to make sure your target audience

really likes this.”Writing the Splatter and Friends and

Wunderkind Family series has been a learning curve for Moraja. She didn’t have a background in writing prior to publishing her first book and also had to learn how to use her artistic ability to illustrate children’s picture and chapter books.

Receiving feedback from her young read-ers makes it worth the hard work, Moraja said. She’s received a handful of accolades and emails including a message from a girl from California. The girl wrote and shared a song based on one of Moraja’s “Madi-son and GA” books, inspired by Moraja’s daughter, Madison, and Madison’s guard-ian angel.

“It’s things like that, that I want to inspired kids to do with my books,” Moraja said. “I want them to do these things – to tap into their own imagination and creativ-ity. There are so many talented kids, and I hope that my books help them gain confi-dence in themselves. I hope they become aware of who they are so they can pursue their dreams.”

Moraja will participate in a book signing at Park Road Books, located at 4139 Park Road in south Charlotte, on Nov. 15, a Sat-urday, at 11 a.m. Find more information at Moraja’s website, www.melissaproductions.com.

From paint splatter to book seriesUnion County author to release latest children’s picture book

by Josh [email protected]

Melissa Perry


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WeddingTon and STallingS feSTivalSlook back:

The annual Stallings Fest, held at Stallings Municipal Park, boasted a carnival theme and featured a carousel (top), multiple bounce houses and slides for children (above, left), the popular Stallings Park fountain (above, right), a Ferris wheel, vendors, live entertainment and more. Josh Whitener/UCW photos

The third annual Weddington Country Festival featured a pumpkin patch (top) and pumpkin decorating station, food vendors (above, left), local police and fire personnel including fire-dog Smoky (above, right), a petting zoo, kids’ corner with rides and slides, baking contest, live entertainment, local artisans and more. Josh Whitener/UCW photos


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Union County Weekly

Restaurant ScoresThe Union County Health Department inspected the

following dining locations from Sept. 17 to 23:

Lowest Scores:• Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 6649

Old Monroe Road, 28079 – 90 Violations included: Scouring pad being

stored in hand-washing sink; multiple metal and Lexan pans with food debris present; sliced ham and slaw without date marks; PVC glue stored next to single-service items above hand sink; flies present throughout facility; soufflé cups stored in direct contact with des-sert toppings; ice cream scoops stored in basin with insufficient flow to touch all scoops; ice scoop at large machine stored in container with standing water; box of single use cups stored on floor; general cleaning needed.

• The Lost Parrot, 2300A W. Roosevelt Blvd., 28110 – 90

Violations included: Raw, ground meat patty stored in same container as cryo-vac steak in table-top cooler; pork sausage inside small container in walk-in cooler was spoiled; raw hamburger stored above pineapple and hot dog containers in table top cooler; unit leaking condensate from electrical lighting conduits on cooler wall; numerous foods in table-top cooler and walk-in cooler without date marks;

some foods stored in walk-in cooler beyond expiration date; stainless steel polish and degreaser on clean utensil shelf; general clean-ing needed.

All Scores:

28173• El Vallarta Mex Express, 1201 N. Broome

Street, suite F – 95 • JB’s Lazy Pig, 116C E. South Main St. –

96 • Stack’s Kitchen, 521 N. Broome St. – 96

28104• Cactus Rose, 15080 Idlewild Road, suites

J and K – 94.5• Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 13645

Providence Road – 94

28079• China II, 5850 Highway 74 E., suite 118

– 95.5• Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 6649

Old Monroe Road – 90 • Johnny K’s Restaurant, 138 N. Indian Trail

Road – 94 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road

– 98

28110• Carnitas Guanajuato, 1702 Walk Up Ave.

– 92.5 (see Scores on page 7)


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Common Heart celebrates volunteers

Common Heart, an Indian Trial faith-based nonprofit, is hosting its sixth annual Love in Action banquet to celebrate its vol-unteers and serve as a fundraiser on Oct. 17.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weddington United Methodist Church, 13901 Providence Road in Weddington.

This year’s banquet will include a silent auction, buffet featuring food donated by 20 local restaurants and an after din-ner variety show featuring talent from the community. Awards also will be presented to Common Heart’s volunteers of the year.

Tickets are $12.50 each and can be purchased at the Common Things Thrift Store, 321 Indian Trail Road N. in Indian Trail, or online at www.loveinaction.thecommonplace.org.

Call Keith Adams at 704-218-9060 or email [email protected] for more information.

The National League of Junior Cotillions opens third location

INDIAN TRAIL– The National League of Junior Cotillions has opened a new Indian Trail location and is hosting a train-ing session for the Student Assistants for the 2014-15 season.

The National League of Junior Cotil-lions Union County Chapter announced the opening of its third location in Indian Trail at The Carriage House on Secrest Shortcut Road.

Classes for the 2014-15 season are cur-rently underway. The classes are for boys and girls in second to 10th grades and focus on table manners, courtesy, respect, eti-quette, correspondence and social dance.

The classes are held once a month and conclude with a Grand Spring Cotillion Ball in March. Classes also are offered in Monroe and Marvin.

Visit www.nljc.com/chapter/unionnc for more information.

Weddington Country Festival announces baking contest winners

The Weddington Country Festival has become a staple of Union County, and one of its most popular features – the baking contest – had another successful season on Sept. 20.

The bakers were broken into five catego-ries, with each declaring a first-place win-ner. This year’s prize winners included:

First Place for pie - Louann ReardonFirst Place for bread - Kim HerbstFirst Place for cookies - Lori WolnoFirst Place for candy - Kim WoodsFirst Place for cake - Amy McCollumSecond Place for bread - Ann Marie BurmanSecond Place for cookies - Candy HetzlerSecond Place for candy - Chloe SanchezThird Place for cookies - Rachael HetzlerThird Place for bread - Dillon McArther

Stallings recognizes Parks and Rec Committee after Stallings Fest

STALLINGS– At the Town Council Meeting on Monday, September 22, 2014 the Stallings Town Council recognized and highlighted the positive impact of the Stall-ings Parks and Recreation Committee.

Specifically, Mayor Wyatt Dunn thanked the committee members for their time, energy and talent in making Stallings Fest a huge success.

“I would like to recognize the Park and Recreation Committee for the accom-plishment of Stallings Fest and the record crowd. The organization was unbelievable and we just want to say, ‘Thank you,’” said Dunn.

Stallings Fest, an annual festival at the Stallings Municipal Park, occurred on Sat-urday, Sept. 20, with nearly 5,000 visitors. The festival included free rides, face paint-ing, and balloon artists.

Members of the Parks and Recreation Committee are: Elizabeth Coulter, George Heyse, Tony Linhares, Betty Noonan, Nancy Franza, Rob Mitchell, Carol Edsell, and Thomas Reed.

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Pictured from the Junior Cotillion training class: (Front row left to right) Alena Helms, Eva Rose Cole, Scarlett Helms, Mary Grace Cole, Courtney Wilson, Olivia Hawkins, Angel Richardson and Anne Cloaninger. (Second row) Assistant director Joe Beeson, Madeline Carico, Ashleigh Helms, Anah Galinski, Luke Beeson, Anna Hottle, Jake Motsinger, Lilly Fair, Justin Courtney, Anna Grace Hilbish and director Terri Beeson Not pictured: Alexandria Smith and Christopher Hubbard. Photo courtesy of Terri Beeson


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later and charged with undermin-ing Iran’s national security, according to various news reports. The Iranian court sentenced Abedini to eight years in prison on Jan. 27, 2013. Abedini has been separated from his wife, Naghmeh, and their two young children since his imprisonment.

It is widely believed that Abedini was imprisoned because of his Christian faith, though his work in Iran with the orphanage was not related to religion, sources have said. Since his imprison-ment, Abedini’s supporters have con-tinued to rally for his release. He also has received support from the United Nations and various U.S. government officials and groups, including the U.S. State Department, which expressed outrage at Abedini’s sentence the day it was announced.

"We condemn Iran's continued viola-tion of the universal right of freedom of religion, and we call on the Iranian authorities to respect Mr. Abedini's human rights and release him," State Department spokesperson Darby Holla-day said in a Reuters news article dated Jan. 27, 2013.

Abedini was transferred on Nov. 3, 2013, to Rajai Shahr Prison, “one of Iran’s most notorious prisons,” according to a

news release. Since his trans-fer, Abedini has endured beatings, mal-nourishment and lack of proper medi-cal treatment, as well as death threats from other prisoners, Ira-nian revolu-tionary guards and terrorist groups, the release and various news reports said.

Shiloh Baptist’s Rev. Daniels has fol-lowed Abedini’s story through Nagh-meh Abedini’s Facebook page and said the reverand is continuously burdened by the situation.

“She has dealt with several folks from the federal government – many senators have interceded on her behalf, (and) even President Obama demanded that (Iran) release (Abedini),” Daniels said. “It’s a really bad situation.”

Daniels learned through Naghmeh Abedini’s Facebook page of an effort among churches across the U.S. and globe to rally for Abedini’s release through prayer vigils on the two-year anniversary of his imprisonment. Dan-iels wanted to involve the Monroe community and chose to host a vigil at

Shiloh Baptist. He has invited churches and government officials across Union County and received response from Monroe Mayor Bobby Kilgore, who plans to attend. Shiloh will be one of many churches across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries that will host prayer vigils on Friday.

“We just want people to come out and join us for an hour … and use it as a time to think about those brothers and sisters (overseas) that are hurting,” Daniels said.

Shiloh’s vigil will take place on the front steps of the church. The event will include music and a time of prayer for Abedini and other Christians being persecuted around the world, Daniels said.

“Our hope is that people won’t for-get to pray and remember (Christians) in other countries who are suffering in the name of Jesus,” he said. “Everybody deserves the right to religious freedom, and my hope is that we won’t get too caught up with what we’re doing here that we forget about what’s going on there.”

Call 704-283-4451 for more infor-mation about Shiloh Baptist’s vigil. The church is located at 2301 N. Rocky River Road.

Find more information about the efforts to free Abedini at www.beheardproject.com.

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• Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, 400 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5

• Dunkin Donuts, 2570 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94.5

• Garden Grill, 2115-307 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96

• Pizza Hut, 2111 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96• Pizza Hut, 1013 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 • Subway, 4103 Hwy. 74 W. – 93 • Taqueria Veracruz, 4420 Hwy. 74 W. – 98 • Target Food Avenue, 2901 W. Hwy. 74 –

95.5• The Derby Restaurant & Bar, 1012 Skyway

Drive – 96.5 • The Lost Parrot, 2300A W. Roosevelt Blvd.

– 90

28112• Blessings Café, 101 W. Franklin St. – 96.5 • Monroe Country Club Snack Bar, 1680 Page-

land Hwy. – 95.5• Pappy’s Restaurant, 5432 Pageland Hwy. –

93.5 • Stone Table Express, 109 S. Main St. –

99.5 • The Skinny Cook, 1643 W. Franklin St. –

95.5

About the grades…Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70.

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Crime BlotterThe following people were arrested in western Union

County between Sept. 18 and 24, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

Hembry Bridge• Kevin Harriman, 5300 block of Reid Road; Failure

to appear. Sept. 19

Indian Trail• Lester Henderson, 3800 block of Monticello

Street: Failure to appear. Sept. 18• Luther Weathers, 6600 block of Old Monroe

Road: Failure to appear. Sept. 18• Nicole Collins, 5600 block of Fulton Ridge Drive:

Simple assault. Sept. 19• Jacob Harvey, 8800 block of Lazy B Circle: Cyber-

stalking. Sept. 19• Ronald Dean, 13700 block of East Independence

Boulevard: Driving while impaired. Sept. 20• Jonathan Mobray, 3000 block of Waxhaw-Indian

Trail Road: Possession of marijuana with intent to distrib-ute. Sept. 20

• Dontavius Gaither, 4000 block of Helmsville Road: Assault with injury; assault on a government officer. Sept. 21

• Takara Curb, 7800 block of Idlewild Road: Driving with license revoked. Sept. 22

• Brian Wilder, 2100 block of Younts Road: Misde-meanor larceny. Sept. 22

• Kristen Estes, 2100 block of Younts Road: Misde-meanor larceny. Sept. 22

• Demarris Wright, 4800 block of Jacquelyne Drive: Failure to appear. Sept. 22

• Howard Garren, 3100 block of Flaggstone Lane: Violating protection order. Sept. 22

• Meagan Anderson, 300 block of North Catawba Circle: Assault and battery. Sept. 23

• Keaton Ray, 200 block of Edenshire Court: Break-ing or entering. Sept. 23

Lake Park• Melissa Helms, 6900 block of Creft Circle: Assault

and battery. Sept. 21 Stallings• Roderick Hinson, 700 block of Pesca Lane: Assault

on a female. Sept. 20• Airyana Burdette, 4400 block of Potter Road:

Misdemeanor child abuse. Sept. 21• Mishonda Tyson, 14000 block of Woodstar Road:

Failure to appear. Sept. 23

Waxhaw• Hunter Radke, 3600 block of South Providence

Road: Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Sept. 18

• Kelsey Lewis, 5700 block of Verrazano Drive: Pos-session of cocaine with intent to distribute. Sept. 18

• Lawrence Mrozowski, 5600 block of Verrazano Drive: Assault on a female. Sept. 20

• Elex Byrd, 800 block of Newton Road: Assault on a female. Sept. 22

(see Crime Blotter on page 10)


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• Jerry Kimbrell, 200 block of West South Main Street: Probation violation. Sept. 22

• Terrance Barber, 400 block of Howie Mine Road: Assault and battery. Sept. 23

• Damonia Truesdale, 600 block of Howie Mine Road: Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Sept. 23

Weddington• Kendrick Washington, 4900 block of Weddington

Road: Misdemeanor larceny. Sept. 18

Wesley Chapel• Travis Bisson, 5100 block of Hampton Meadows

Road: Felony breaking and entering. Sept. 23• Travis Bisson, 5100 block of Hampton Meadows

Road: Misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Sept. 24

The following crimes were committed in western Union County between Sept. 18 and 24, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office:

Hemby BridgeTrespassing• 6900 block of Dandelion Court: Criminal trespassing.

Sept. 19

Indian TrailHome/Business Break-Ins• 5000 block of Alexis Drive: $720 worth of video games

stolen during home break-in. Sept. 18• 2000 block of Council Fire Circle: $1,377 worth of

antiques, binoculars, flashlight, video games and knives

stolen during home break-in. Sept. 23

Vehicle Break-Ins• 1000 block of Ivy Pond Lane: Nothing reported stolen.

Sept. 21

Property Theft• 100 block of Penrose Court: Prescription pain pills

stolen. Sept. 19• 8600 block of Mill Grove Road: License plate stolen

from vehicle. Sept. 20

Shoplifting• Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5711 W. Hwy. 74: $209

nail gun stolen. Sept. 20• Wal-mart, 2101 Younts Road: $536 worth of clothing

stolen. Sept. 20• Wal-mart, 2101 Younts Road: $62 worth of car parts

stolen. Sept. 22

Vandalism/Hit-and-run• 2900 block of Wesley Chapel Stouts Road: Damage

done to Toyota Tundra and Jeep Liberty during hit-and-run. Sept. 18

• 5000 block of Fountainbrook Drive: $200 damage done to mailbox in vandalism incident. Sept. 19

• 200 block of Unionville Indian Trail Road: $1,000 damage done to Hyundai in vandalism incident. Sept. 20

• Hickory Tavern, 6455 Old Monroe Road: $500 dam-age done to glass door due to drunk and disruptive behavior. Sept. 21

Drugs and Alcohol • 6200 block of Rockwell Drive: Possession of mari-

juana. Sept. 20

Financial Crimes/Fraud• 6500 block of Mill Grove Road: Identity theft. Sept. 22

Lake ParkVandalism/Hit-and-Run• 3500 block of Lake Park Road: $500 damage done to

mailbox in vandalism incident. Sept. 20

Drugs and Alcohol• 6800 block of Creft Circle: Consuming alcohol under

21 years old. Sept. 20

MarvinHome/Business Break-Ins• 100 block of Turkey Hunt Court: $120 bicycle stolen

during home break-in. Sept. 23

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run• 300 block of Streamside Lane: Vandalism incident at

pool clubhouse. Sept. 19

WaxhawHome/Business Break-Ins• 8200 block of Tirzah Church Road: $5,000 lawn

mower stolen from storage shed during break-in. Sept. 22• 4900 block of Parkwood School Road: $650 worth of

tools stolen during home break-in. Sept. 23

Property Theft• 8900 block of Kentucky Derby Drive: $1,100 television

stolen from home. Sept. 18

Vehicle Theft• 900 block of Farm Creek Road: $1,000 Honda stolen.

Sept. 20

Vehicle Break-Ins• 9100 block of Sunday Silence Drive: iPad, sunglasses,

NintendoDS and gym bag, worth $1,100 stolen and $500 damage done to vehicle during break-in. Sept. 21

• 400 block of Deer Brush Lane: Checkbook stolen from Nissan Titan during break-in. Sept. 22

• 8700 block of Waxhaw Creek Road: Laptop and cash worth $1,227 stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 23

• 7600 block of Caspian Drive: Sunglasses, Range finder and wedding ring, worth $4,620, stolen. Sept. 23

WeddingtonVehicle Break-Ins• 5000 block of Saddle Horn Trail: Sunglasses, flashlight

and tool bag, worth $1,100, stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 18

• 4400 block of Horseshoe Bend: $125 sunglasses stolen during vehicle break-in. Sept. 18

Property Theft• 4900 block of Weddington Road: $50 cash stolen.

Sept. 18

Drugs and Alcohol• 4900 block of Weddington Road: Possession of a

schedule VI controlled substance. Sept. 22

Wesley Chapel

Drugs and Alcohol• 700 block of Riding Crop Court: Possession of mari-

juana with intent to distribute. Sept. 20

Other• 6300 block of Weddington Road: Cruelty to animals.

Sept. 18

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“I have a sense of history and a sense of belonging in this town,” Graham said. “I have been able to watch this town grow from the beginning.”

Graham’s decision opened the door for Schuler, who has been working in local government for six years. Schuler has been a deputy town clerk, assisting town clerk Karen Wingo, in Wingate, which has less than half the population of Waxhaw. Wingo called Schuler “a dedicated employee that com-pleted all assignments with profi-ciency and enthusiasm” and wished her the best in Waxhaw.

Schuler said she is ready for the increased workload.

“I am really excited to be here,” Schuler said. “I do have some big shoes to fill, and I am look-ing forward to it. I am inspired by (McManus’) knowledge of the town.”

Speaking on the phone during her first day of work, Schuler said the biggest difference she sees thus far is the size of the town staff she will work with, but will be reviewing everything she can with McManus throughout the month.

On Schuler’s first day, McManus would not pass final judgment on Schuler as a replacement, but said she is very confident she will be ready when the time comes based on the training they’ve already done.

“What she’s shown me today has been very positive,” McManus said. “She reads my mind much quicker than I thought she would. We start an assignment together and she finishes it, but we’ll be sitting here together for the whole thing. I

think the town will welcome her.” It was McManus’ idea to extend

her contract through October once she realized she would only have seven days to train Schuler. She said she had mixed feelings about staying another month.

“I was looking forward to going home, but after 36 years you really care about the people here,” McManus said. “I will leave on Halloween, and it will be hard to walk out the door, but I will feel like we’ve had sufficient time for (Schuler) to feel comfortable and to ask me every question under the sun.”

McManus said she plans to spend more time volunteering at her church and taking trips with her family during retirement. Although she knows it’s important to stay active (she power walks over two miles a day), she also wants to set aside time to enjoy her back porch, one of her favorite parts of home.

“I’m going to watch the flowers grow. I’m going to watch the leaves turn and then I’m gonna watch them fall,” she said in a southern twang familiar to anyone who has spent time at town meetings over the past four decades.

McManus grew up in Waxhaw and became involved with local government at a young age. She held many jobs before taking over as town clerk, and since then has watched the town grow from around 800 people to nearly 10,000. She worked with a staff of three people when she came on in 1978 and now works with 62 people.

“There are so many positive things that I’ve seen happen, and it makes me very proud,” McManus said. “I hope I can say that I helped build the town to what it is today.”

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MONROE - The Union County Community Arts Council (UCCAC) has approved seven county art organizations to receive funds from its Grassroots Arts Grants program.

The council will disperse $22,750 to the differ-ent organizations, which focus on the perform-ing arts, history and community service. Once the council’s yearly funding is received from the North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC), checks will be sent to each of the organizations.

Money will be awarded to the Union Symphony Society, the Union County Youth Ballet, Union County Playmakers, The Storefront Theatre, the Marshville Museum and Cultural Center, the Andrew Jackson Historical Foundation and the Unionville Lions Club, according to a news release from the council.

Judy Simpson Cook, executive and artistic direc-tor for The Storefront Theatre, said her organiza-tion will receive about $2,000 through the pro-gram. The theater has received money from the council since it was funded, and this year’s grant could account for anywhere form 16 to 20 percent of the theater’s annual operating budget.

“I think that an arts council for the county and larger ones beyond are absolutely essential to pro-vide funding and create awareness for these orga-nizations,” she said. “I think the arts deserve as much attention as we can possibly give to them.”

The Storefront Theatre mostly performs readings,

but Cook would like to expand productions when she has the time, money and space. Some of the money from the grant will fund a one-man show titled “Blessed Assurance,” that she hopes to pro-duce later this year.

Cook said that beyond the money, the grants pro-gram lends credibility to her organization. It helps show people The Storefront Theatre is a respect-able arts organization when she can tell them she is supported by the county, she said.

“The arts are diminishing in so many places,” Cook said. “I’m all for expansion. I think people are hungry for it, particularly for theater.”

The UCCAC has awarded grants to area arts organizations since 1987. Applications to receive grants through the program are available during the spring of each year. Once the state’s budget is agreed upon, the NCAC informs the council of how much money has been allocated for them, and members decide how much they can put toward area programs.

UCCAC board members summarize what an organization has planned for the year and go over each application before making a decision. Nine organizations applied this year.

The UCCAC saw an unexpected drop in its fund-ing this year. Members of the board were expect-ing to receive $44,460, as they did last year, but were given $43,933 instead.

The board was told that the decrease in funding was due to a projected population decrease, despite the fact that Union County’s population has nearly tripled since the UCCAC began awarding grants.

The North Carolina Arts Council, who provides funding for the Grassroots Arts program to all 100 counties based on population, did not return phone calls by Union County Weekly’s press deadline.

“Our funding isn’t that great but we do every-thing we can,” said Barbara Faulk, executive direc-tor of the UCCAC. “We work very hard to main-tain that funding. We are always mindful that it could go away.”

Faulk and other members of the UCCAC board work to stretch the allocated money to reach as many different organizations around the county as possible.

Faulk said it’s important to keep kids involved in the arts and that’s been one of the focuses of the council, along with supporting start-up organiza-tions in the area. Funding from the grant program helped found The Storefront Theatre in 2006 and helped get the Union Symphony Orchestra started last year.

As for the remainder of their funding, UCCAC will continue to use it to hold events through-out the year, including one of the largest July Fourth celebrations in the county. Other programs include art walks, a student artist showcase and a preschool experience.

“When we start with children at such an early age, we start to grow an appreciation for the arts,” Faulk said. “I am very happy with the arts scene in Union County. I think the arts continue to grow and we continue to create the awareness that we strive for.”

Arts council announces local organizations to receive grant moneyby Ryan Pitkin

[email protected]


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INDIAN TRAIL– Leaders in Indian Trail took a step toward unveiling a shroud of secrecy that has been hanging over the town govern-ment since former planning director Lee Bai-ley’s departure in 2005.

Bonterra Village Homeowner’s Association (HOA) is pursuing arbitration against the sub-division’s developers alleging improper design, construction and maintenance of the neighbor-hood since its conception in 2001. This case has brought Bailey, and a confidentiality agreement signed by him and Indian Trail when he left his position, back to the spotlight.

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Indian Trail coun-cilmembers voted unanimously to lift parts of the confidentiality agreement, allowing Bailey to speak about any information he has regarding the construction of Bonterra Village, including deals he made with developers regarding the construction of the subdivision.

Bailey has refused to comply with an arbitra-tion panel’s subpoena ordering him to produce records related to the development, citing the confidentiality agreement he signed when he left. Tuesday’s decision means Bailey will need to supply any information he knows in relation to Bonterra Village during a deposition sched-uled for Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Speaking to the council before the deci-sion, Stephen Smith, attorney representing the Bonterra Village HOA, told a story of the

neighborhood’s infrastructure “crumbling,” with certain places that hadn’t been fully developed.

A press release from the Bonterra Village HOA before the meeting said that the HOA has received an estimated completion and repair cost of $1,526,998.80 to bring the neighborhood up to the standards of Indian Trail. The HOA is pur-suing arbitration against Bonterra Village, LLC, R.D. Harrell Company and Bonterra Builders, LLC for that and other money and land they feel is rightfully owed contractually.

“We believe Bailey has relevant information,” Smith said. “How could these plans have been approved? Why the cozy relationship between Bailey and the developers? What secrets did he intend to shield?”

While many of those in attendance on Tues-day night were there to speak about a new town hall location, some did speak out urging the council to shed light on a dark part of the town’s past.

Longtime Indian Trail resident Shirley Howe was one of those in attendance who spoke out for more transparency.

“If the town had done something illegal, then let’s bring that to light,” she said. “If the town is afraid of a lawsuit, that’s too bad. It’s your responsibility as a council not to go into a closed session about this.”

When the motion to rescind the confiden-tiality agreement, made by councilman Gary Savoie, where it applies to Bonterra Village went to discussion, no members had any qualms

about approving it.Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez spoke

about his desire to amend the motion to include everything under the confidentiality agreement. He said the confidentiality agreement has been holding Bailey back, as opposed to giving him a wall to hide behind.

“(The agreement) has been a thorn in the side of Bailey as well as the town for years. The town should completely release him,” Alvarez said. “Let’s exorcise a demon that may or may not be there from this town’s past.”

Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn agreed with the mayor that the entire agreement should be done away with. He said he would vote on the motion as it stood so as not to prolong debate, but believed the confidentiality agreement was hiding something that needed to be uncovered.

“I think there are still a lot of unanswered questions,” Cohn said. “It does look like there’s still something behind that door. Just to do it for that part, the thing is, why not all of it? It’s not over. Maybe someday another town council can vote on it.”

Despite the suggestion of the mayor and other councilmembers, the council moved forward with the motion as it stood, and the council passed the motion to rescind the confidentiality agreement just as it relates to Bonterra Village unanimously.

After the meeting, Smith said the decision was a big step in a five-month effort to speak to Bailey.

“We are very pleased with tonight’s results,” Smith said. “We think it’s really a vote for gov-ernment transparency.”

Light shed on Bonterra Village’s potential dark pastby Ryan Pitkin

[email protected]

Shirley Howe urges the Indian Trail council to rescind a 2005 confidentiality agreement. Ryan Pitkin/UCW photo


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WAXHAW - Waxhaw’s Planning Board approved a new Highway 16 Corridor Plan on Sept. 15 and is ready to discuss it with the board of commissioners.

The 90-page plan, developed by The Lawrence Group following a week-long planning session in July 2013, lays down a framework for developing N.C. Hwy. 16, the only true thoroughfare running through Waxhaw.

The corridor plan builds on past planning efforts such as the 2012 Pedestrian Plan, the 2012 Downtown Vision Plan and the 2013 Downtown Neighborhoods Plan. It also clarifies goals from the 2009 Compre-hensive Plan and the Western Union Local Area Regional Transportation Plan from the same year.

Some of the main goals of the new plan are to develop an identity for the corridor through targeted development and to cre-ate more pedestrian-friendly trails and side-walks for the area. The highway is already scheduled for widening by the North Caro-lina Department of Transportation in the next 10 years, and planners want to make sure local government and residents have a say in how that project develops.

“Obviously Waxhaw is growing quickly and there’s been a lot of development,” said Monica Holmes, senior associate with The Lawrence Group. “We need to balance that pressure with keeping the quality of life high and the traffic to a minimum.”

While suggesting the use of multiple thor-oughfares to relieve some traffic on N.C. 16, the plan also recommends the construction of mixed-use development along the high-way as it is widened to alleviate some of the gridlock over the next decade.

A 20-year build-out plan would be based on town growth, market studies, citizen input and contemporary practices in plan-ning and design.

The plan points to the stretch of N.C. 16 between the intersections of Gray Byrum and Cuthbertson roads as the site proposed for the most intense commercial use. The remaining stretches of N.C. 16 are appro-priate for less intense, commercial and office development, according to the plan.

The plan is extensive and touches on many ideas aimed to help Waxhaw build an identity while preparing for growth. The list of 10 priorities that the plan recommends for the next five years with the expression “Do It Now,” are as follows:

Top 10 GoaLs for The NexT five Years, as recommeNded bY The hiGhWaY 16 corridor pLaN

1. Zone mixed-use land at strategic intersections: Developing mixed-use land at intersec-

tions reduces car trips between uses, inte-grates transportation improvements to tar-geted locations and creates a framework for

sustained success through co-location of businesses and shops.

2. Assign street types based on context zones:The character of N.C. 16 changes from

the northern town limit to downtown Wax-haw. Instead of implementing one street type along the entire corridor, use context zones and street types that relate to the pro-posed land uses and overall vision for the corridor.

3. Improve intersections to improve safety for all: Key intersections should accommodate

cars, pedestrians and cyclists with cross-walks, traffic signals and appropriately-scaled turning lanes.

4. Adopt a local thoroughfare plan: A thoroughfare plan requires new street

connections and improves the overall street network in Waxhaw, alleviating congestion and providing transportation route options.

5. Establish thresholds for a transportation impact analysis:

New development should be required to analyze the impacts of development on the transportation infrastructure and to upgrade facilities as necessary.

6. Adopt growth sectors in the 2014 Comprehensive Plan update:

Large undeveloped parcels should be designed as walkable neighborhoods identi-fied as specific community types including regional centers, traditional neighborhoods and conservation land developments.

7. Build open space amenities within walking distance to neighborhoods:

New parks, churches and trails should be connected to mixed-use and residential development.

8. Repair the base zoning districts and eliminate conditional use districts:

Conditional use districts with commer-cial and multi-family zoning should be eliminated and replaced with design con-trols and standards.

9. Simplify the development review process: All development review should not go to

the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners for approval. The majority of review should occur administratively or by the Waxhaw Planning Board.

10. Use parallel districts to rezone by developer choice: Give an option to developers to develop

their property with a by-right preferred district without requiring the rezoning process, gradually reducing the number of parcels with a conditional use zoning while also producing development that meets the goals of the corridor plan.

by Ryan [email protected]

Waxhaw in early stages of planning to develop Highway 16 corridor


Education

Union County Weekly

News & NotesEducation

Cuthbertson High to host Showcase of Bands

WAXHAW – The Cuthbertson Band Boosters will present Showcase of Bands, a marching band competition, on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. at Cuthbertson High School’s Cavalier Stadium.

The competition will feature eight of the Charlotte area’s “finest high school march-ing bands,” according to a news release. Cuthbertson’s Mighty Marching Cavaliers marching band will perform in exhibition, the release said.

Bands will be divided into one of three competitive classifications. Participating Class A bands include Parkwood, South Mecklenburg and Shelby high schools. Par-ticipating Class AA bands include Marvin Ridge, Sun Valley and Cox Mill high schools. Participating Class AAA bands include But-ler and Mooresville high schools.

“The Cuthbertson Showcase of Bands is designed to provide band directors with valuable, early-season feedback regarding all aspects of their band’s performance, from well-known and respected regional and national marching band judges,” Todd Ebert, director of bands for Cuthbertson High School, said in the release. “The combined efforts of the Cuthbertson Band

Boosters, our sponsors, judges and partici-pating bands and their directors are certain to make the inaugural Showcase of Bands a tremendous success.”

Admission costs $7. Spectator parking is available adjacent to the football stadium. The event also will feature a variety of con-cessions for sale, including food items from Butt Burners BBQ, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Chick-fil-A, Carvel, Deep Fried Oreos and Cuthbertson’s Snack Shack. Event sponsors include Fill Good BP, Land Rover, Music and Arts, Subway,

Moe’s Southwest Grill and BNI. Find more information at www.cuthbert-

sonshowcase.com. The school is located at 1400 Cuthbertson Road.

Indian Trail student to compete in Miss Jr. Teen Charlotte

INDIAN TRAIL – Heidi Kessler, of Indian Trail, was recently chosen to participate in the 2014 Miss Jr. Teen Charlotte pageant competition, which will take place on Oct. 5, a Sunday.

Heidi submitted an application and took

part in an interview ses-sion conducted by this year’s Charlotte pageant coordinator. She will compete in the Miss Jr. Teen division, one of four divisions geared toward girls 7 to 19 years old, for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts, according to a news release. Contestants will compete in modeling routines, which will include casual wear and formal wear.

Heidi also will be required to display her personality and interviewing skills when interviewed by this year’s Charlotte judging panel.

“Personality is the No. 1 aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition,” read a news release.

The winner of Miss Jr. Teen Charlotte will represent Charlotte and the surrounding communities in the national competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida. Contestants in the national competition will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for five nights and six days to Orlando. More than $30,000 in prizes and awards will be pre-sented at the competition.

Sponsorships will provide Heidi with training, rehearsals and other financial sup-port she needs to be prepared for this year’s Charlotte pageant. Businesses, organizations

J.B. Preslar (left), the dad of second-grade teacher Ashley McComb (second from left), dumped a load of ice-cold water on the second-grade teachers at Sardis Elementary School, as they participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to support amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. Also pictured, starting at third from left: second-grade teachers Jennifer Cooper, Dee Cochran, Kelly Hughes and Nicole Skeen. Photo courtesy of Kelley Zorn

(see Education Notes on page 17)

Heidi Kessler


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and private individuals interested in spon-soring Heidi should call 1-877-403-6678.

Union Symphony to kick off its season this weekend

WINGATE – The Union Symphony Orchestra will kick off its ninth season with a concert “evoking an ebb-and-flow theme” this weekend.

The concert will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, at Wingate University’s Batte Cen-ter. Tickets cost $18 to $28 and will be sold at the door.

The professional orchestra will perform under artistic director and conductor Rich-ard Rosenberg. The concert will feature Water Music – Hamburg’s River’s Ebb and Flow by Telemann; Sinfonia Concertante for Winds by Mozart; and Symphony No. 1 by Beethoven.

Rosenberg has conducted the non-profit adult symphony for the last four seasons, according to a news release.

“We are very pleased to have a conductor of Richard’s caliber join the orchestra in the season’s concerts,” Kim Norwood, executive director of the orchestra, said in the release. “He is well known across the nation, and we’re fortunate that he’s sharing his skills with Union County.”

The full orchestra, youth orchestra and numerous smaller groups will perform an eight-concert season this year, in addition to a Pops series, tentatively scheduled for spring 2014. Season subscriptions are avail-able for the full concert season, ranging from $68 to $78 for adults and $58 for stu-dents and senior citizens.

Upcoming performances include a “Spooky Spectacular” at Marvin Ridge High School in October, a concert with Wingate University’s Opera in November and mul-tiple Christmas concerts in December. Find more information and purchase season tick-ets at www.unionsymphony.org or call 704-283-2525.

Wingate University is located at 220 N. Camden Road.

Central Academy at Lake Park to host Spirit Night at Panera

LAKE PARK – Central Academy at Lake Park will host a Spirit Night at the Panera Bread in Indian Trail.

People can support the school by dining at the Indian Trail Panera on the evening of Monday, Sept. 29. Call the school at 704-

882-6267 for more information.Central Academy is located at 3624 Lake

Park Road in Lake Park. Panera Bread is located at 14035 E. Independence Express-way in Indian Trail.

Clint Black to kick off The Batte Center’s 2014-15 season

WINGATE – Country musician Clint Black will kick off Wingate University’s Batte Center’s 2014-15 season with a concert Fri-day, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m.

Black has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs to date, including nearly two-dozen No. 1 hit singles and additional Top 5 and Top 10 hits, according to a news release. His 1989 debut album, “Killin’ Time,” was

certified Triple Platinum and was named one of Country Music Television’s 100 Greatest Albums in Country Music History.

Black will appear with opening act Michae-lis at Austin Auditorium. Michaelis is a trio of sisters Meagan, Mallory and Madeline. The group has spent the past two years collaborat-ing with Nashville producer Dave Brainard on a debut album.

Find more information and purchase tickets at www.battecenter.org, or call the Batte Cen-ter box office at 704-233-8300 or Carolina Tix at 704-372-1000.

Wingate University is located at 220 N. Camden Road.

Richard Rosenberg (left) will conduct the Union Symphony Orchestra’s kick-off concert this weekend. Photo courtesy of Nancy Stephen

Education Notes(continued from page 16)


Around Town

Union County Weekly

Calendar9.23.14

TuesdayUnion Republican Women’s

Meeting, 6:30 p.m.The Union County Sweet Union Republican

women’s meeting will discuss the Republican candidates for the Union County Board of Education seats for each of the districts and at-large bids.

A dinner at 6:30 p.m. is a precursor to the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m.

Email Diane Pomykacz at [email protected] or call her at 704-843-7224 for more information.

Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe

9.27.14saturday

Taste of Union, 5-8 p.m.Restaurants and caterers from across Union County

will serve up sample-sized portions of their specialty dishes, providing a unique Taste of Union. The event will provide attendees an evening of great food, music, silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit Operation Reach Out, an organization which provides food, clothing, emergency medical supplies and daily Bible study and lunches to those struggling in the county. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children ages 10 and under are $10. More information can be found at www.opreachout.org, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 704-289-4237.

Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe

9.25 and 9.26.14Thursday and friday

MakerBot Lab TimesRegistration is required to use the 3D printer

and print an item of your choice. For more information and to register, call 704-624-2828.

Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library, 414 Hasty St., Marshville

9.28.14sunday

Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m.Waxhaw’s Tirzah Presbyterian Church is holding

its annual Blessing of the Animals. The ceremony will follow a special outdoor service.

Dog and cat food donations will be accepted and donated to the Union County Humane Society.

Tirzah Presbyterian Church, 7507 Tirzah Church Road, Waxhaw

10.4.14saturday

Calling all Crafters, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 15th annual Holiday Craft Show is returning to Monroe. The show will feature crafts and demonstrations from more than 115 craftsmen and women.

The first craft show of the season offers everything from original stained glass, one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry, pottery, baked goods, holiday décor and a multitude of other merchandise.

The largest crafts show in Union County is open to the public and offers free parking and admission.

For more information, including vendor registration, contact Leann Broome at (704) 282-4685 or [email protected].

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe

10.8.14Wednesday

Caregiver Support GroupGeneration’s United, Inc. will host its newly-formed

Caregiver Support Group. The group will host two sessions – one beginning at 10 a.m. and the other at 7 p.m.

Staff members will be on hand to look after the person attendees are caring for. The cost is $10 for the first caregiver and $5 for each additional attendee.

Space is limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

Call 704-909-9630 or visit www.genearationsuniteduc.wix.com/generationsunited.com for more information.

Generation’s United, 101 Post Office Drive, Indian Trail

10.11.14saturday

Women’s Outdoor Skills Workshop, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Hunter Education Program, the Union County Parks and Recreation Department is presenting a day clinic on Women’s Outdoor Skills Workshop.

All women 10 years old and older are welcome to attend, though the class size will be limited to 40 participants.

The free clinic will provide lessons on archery, fundamentals of fishing, compass orienteering and basic camping skills.

Pre-registration is required.For more information, call Lindsey Fowler at

704-843-3919 ext. 23 or email [email protected].

Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw

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Around Town

Meet Weddington Church session this Sunday

WEDDINGTON – People interested in becoming part of the Weddington United Methodist Church “family” are invited to a Meet Weddington Church session on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m. in the church’s family life center multi-purpose room.

The session offers an informal setting for people to meet the pastoral and min-istry staff, hear an overview of the min-istry and mission of the church and ask questions. Child care is provided in the nursery wing of the main building. Email Rev. Erin Yow at [email protected] for more information.

Weddington UMC is located at 13901 Providence Road. The church also has a Waxhaw campus at 8215 Bonds Grove Church Road, as well as a Marvin cam-pus at 9914 New Town Road.

Gospel concert to benefit basketball ministry

WAXHAW – Hermon Baptist Church will host a gospel concert by Matt Mor-gan and Friends on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the family life center.

The concert is free to attend, but an offering will be collected to benefit the church’s Upward basketball ministry. Find more information at www.hermonbaptist.org.

Hermon Baptist is located at 9713 Lancaster Hwy.

Indian Trail UMC to host new sermon series

INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail United Methodist Church will host a new ser-mon series, “If Only,” beginning Sunday, Sept. 28.

The series will focus “about the regrets we have in life and how … we move beyond them, live with them (and) grow closer to God in spite of them,” the church said in an announcement. “If Only” will run through October, and ser-vices take place every Sunday at 9 a.m. Find more information at www.itumc.org.

Indian Trail UMC is located at 113 Indian Trail Road.

801South Food Truck Rally this weekend at Matthews UMC

MATTHEWS – People are invited to an 801South Food Truck Rally & Com-munity Outreach Event on Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Matthews United Methodist Church.

The event will feature music and opportunities to socialize with new friends, while eight food truck vendors offer a variety of “summertime” foods and 16 flavors of hand-scooped ice

cream, according to a news release. All trucks will accept cash and credit card payments.

Find more information at www.801south.org. Matthews UMC is located at 801 S. Trade St.

‘Magnetic’ conference geared toward teenaged girls

CHARLOTTE – Central Church of God will host “Magnetic: Becoming the Girl He Wants,” a conference for teen-aged girls, next month.

The event takes place Oct. 10 and 11, a Friday and Saturday, and is geared toward girls in eighth through 12th grades. Friday’s events will start at 6 p.m., and Saturday’s will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.

The conference will feature Lynn Cowell, of Proverbs 31 Ministries, and is “designed by girls for girls” to give tools to help girls reach their “fullest poten-tial, inside and out,” according to a news release.

“Discover a beauty deeper than designer clothes, skinny jeans and flaw-less skin … Magnetic helps you gain confidence to bravely live out the best you, you can be,” the release read.

Find more information and register at www.lynncowell.com. Central Church of God is located at 5301 Sardis Road.

‘From Headline to Heart’ to feature speakers representing three generations

CHARLOTTE – Park Road Baptist Church will host “From Headline to Heart: Conversations on Matters of Faith” next week in the church’s com-munity center.

The event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 1, with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program carries the theme “Anger and Apathy: What is the correct response to Ferguson?” and will feature three guest speakers: Rev. George Cook, pastor of Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; Dr. Patrick Graham, president and CEO of the Urban League of Central Carolinas; and Darnell Brame, a recent North Car-olina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate.

“Three generations of African-Ameri-can males will reflect on their own reac-tions to the killing of Michael Brown, and to the American response to this tragedy,” read a news release.

There will be a time for open dialogue with the audience, and the program is free and open to the public. Call 704-523-5717 by Tuesday, Sept. 30, to make a reservation for the event.

Park Road Baptist is located at 3900 Park Road.

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Sports

Weddington football coach Tim Carson had his work cut out for him when he took over the program in 2011. The Warriors had gone 14-22 over the course of the three seasons prior to his arrival including an 0-11 year in 2008.

Fast-forward to 2014 and the War-riors have recorded the best opening record in school history with a 5-0 start.

They’ve made strides every year since Carson’s arrival, going 7-5 in 2011, 9-3 in 2012 and a record-breaking 11-3 season last year, but if all goes as planned, they’re on track to make this season even better.

Their dominating start has come as a surprise to most Union County foot-ball fans as they expected the Warriors to be licking their wounds after los-ing several skill guys from last year’s squad including quarterback Jeff Welch (1,835 passing yards), receiver Ryan Black (931 receiving yards) and linebackers Jack Ryan (134 tackles)

and Evan Lloyd (107 tackles). Sophomore David Bayha was in line

to take the reins at quarterback, but he had no varsity experience entering this season. Outside of the Wedding-ton locker room with the Warriors replacing all of that talent and hav-ing a new quarterback meant to most people that the Warriors would strug-gle through a rebuilding year.

But that hasn’t been the case.“We’ve gotten off to the best record

that the school’s ever started a sea-son with,” said senior receiver Zach Goins. “Going into the season, a bunch of different polls had us fifth or sixth in the county. No one was expecting too much from us after los-ing several skill players and having a sophomore at quarterback.”

With five dominating wins under their belt including wins over talented teams from Monroe, Ardrey Kell and A.L. Brown, the Warriors quickly hushed any doubts that they’re still the team to beat.

“I think a lot of people doubted us going into the season,” senior receiver

Chris Trevisan said. “But we knew as a team that we had the talent to start the way we have and continue what was started last year.”

The strength of any Carson coached team is a smothering defense. They didn’t give up more than 25 points last season and held opponents to an average of just 9.3 points per game behind an experienced secondary and linebackers like Ryan and Lloyd who were physical, athletic and excelled against the run. But they haven’t missed a beat this year, limiting oppo-nents to 17 points and shutting out Parkwood, 45-0, last week. Guys like linebackers Jack Jenkins, Joey Hobbs and Lance Moore are making a name for themselves and once Myles Moore (105 tackles last season) returns next week from recovering from an ACL injury, they’ll be that much more threatening.

“Everyone talks about how strong our defense is,” Goins said. “Once Myles gets back, he’s an entire defense in himself.”

With an always-talented defense

returning, the biggest change for the Warriors has been on the other side of the ball. Last year Wedding-ton football fans and opposing coor-dinators got used to the Black-Welch tandem. So when that duo gradu-ated there were huge question marks looming over the status of the War-rior offense.

But capable receivers like Goins (321 yards), Trevisan (176 yards), Joe Bensch (102 yards), Brooks McCa-ment and Stone Marcham have made the Warrior offense one of the best in the county and with a stash of guys who are explosive, athletic and can run like track stars, the Warriors’ aer-ial attack hasn’t suffered a bit.

“Last year it was Jeff to Ryan Black, Jeff to Ryan Black, Jeff to Ryan Black and then occasionally someone else,” Goins said. “This year it’s David to me, David to Chris, David to Brooks, David to Joe – we’ve got four or five receivers that can all score touch-downs.”

“Last year we had more stars but

warrior n at i o nby Hannah Dockery

[email protected]

(see Warrior nation on page 25)

Chris Trevisan (left) and Zach Goins (right) are just two of many capable receiving targets for quarterback David Bayha (middle) that have helped catapult the Warriors to their best start in school history. Hannah Dockery/UCW photo


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hannah dockeryandrew stark ronnie Plyler

gueST pickerby Hannah [email protected]

Last week (5-3)OveraLL (29-14)

weekly game Picks

weekly game schedule:Sun Valley at Monroe

Central Academy at Piedmont Davidson Day at Marvin Ridge

Forest Hills at North Rowan Providence Day at Cuthbertson

Parkwood at Cherryville South Stanly at Union AcademyMetrolina at Village Christian

Carolina Pride at GiveNGo Fellowship



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It’s hard to believe that September is wrapping up and conference play begins next Friday. But until then, we’ve got some pretty good matchups on tap for this week in our last round of non-conference play for some Union County schools.

The undefeated Warriors are off this week but there’s still a full slate of games that should have Union County football fans on the edge of their seats. Sun Valley travels to Monroe in what has the potential to be one of the best games all season as Albert Funder-burke and Chase Byrum are two of the county’s most dynamic running backs. Piedmont could desperately use a win against CATA while Parkwood will look to get back to its winning ways against Cherryville.

Serving as our guest picker this week is Metrolina Christian’s athletics director Ronnie Plyler.

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SUn VAllEy At MonRoE GAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. 2014 RECoRdS: Sun Valley is 3-2; Monroe is 3-2lASt MEEtInG: Monroe won, 32-3, on Sept. 27, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: Sun Valley: running back/safety Albert Funderburke, cornerback Fabrice Funderburke, linebackers Thomas Mobley and Roy Artolozaga, long snapper/defensive back Tyler Griffiths; Monroe: running back Chase Byrum, quarterback Zephaniah Wall, linebackers Dontaviaus Cunningham and Eric Heath, defensive end Jaqueis AlsbrooksthE SkInny: This talented Redhawk squad now has two consecutive losses under their belt, so expect them to come out of the gates looking for a dominating win to prove they’re still a championship-caliber team. This could be that game. The Redhawks and the Spartans are a lot alike so expect a hard-hitting battle from two teams that are well-coached and especially sound on offense. Both will have to limit the run as Byrum is quick and shifty while Funderburke is a monster who can trample over just about anybody. Monroe’s defense is a little more complete and experienced, but the Spartans have made big strides since their season-opening loss to Hough. In what looks to be an even matchup, this game hinges on big plays and turnovers. – Hannah Dockery

CEntRAl ACAdEMy At PIEdMont GAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: CATA is 3-2; Piedmont is 1-3 lASt MEEtInG: Piedmont won, 17-7, on Sept. 27, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: Central Academy: running back/linebacker DeShawn Morrison, running backs Jack Heda and Sergio Gomez, defensive end Naim Donaldson, tackles Lee Davis and Alex Miles; Piedmont: quarterback Cameron Tripp, receivers Cody Leviner and Aaron Braswell, linebackers Dalton Craig and Garrett HinsonthE SkInny: At the start of the season we would’ve argued that the Panthers had this one in the bag but now we’re not so sure. They barely beat Porter Ridge (0-5) and have dropped all their other games, struggling on both sides of the ball. They had a bye last week and needed it. If Tripp can come back with new energy and connect with Braswell and Leviner, they could earn a much needed win over a team they’ve beaten the last five years, but their defense will need to step up first – a sore subject as they’re giving up 38 points per game. The Cougars on the other hand have surprised people, leaving opponents scoreless in their three wins and barely falling in the two games they’ve lost. They have a three-headed rushing attack led by Morrison, who rarely comes off the field. This game could go either way and would be a big win for both. – Hannah Dockery

dAVIdSon dAy At MARVIn RIdGEGAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: Davidson Day is 5-0; Marvin Ridge is 0-3lASt MEEtInG: Davidson Day won, 45-0, on Sept.

27, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: Davidson Day: quarterback Anthony Digioia, receiver Glen Coates, linebackers Chase Monroe and Ryan Titus, lineman Trevor Darby; Marvin Ridge: defensive lineman John Wells, tight end Hunter Collona, receiver Emeka Emeze, quarterbacks Kevin Dobos and Drew SwoopethE SkInny: The Patriots dominated this game last year and it could be deja vu on Friday as the Mavericks haven’t won a game yet and didn’t put up any points last week against Rocky River. Davidson Day, on the other hand, hasn’t missed a beat since graduating current Florida quarterback Will Grier. They’re 5-0 and haven’t allowed more than a touchdown yet. Digioia hasn’t let the Patriots’ aerial attack slip as he’s completed 81 of 115 attempts for 1,419 yards and 15 touchdowns while the Mavs’ Dobos and Swoope are sharing quarterback duties, and neither has passed for over 300 yards on the season. It looks like it’s going to be another long night for the Mavs while the Patriots will look to continue their dominating trend. A Mav win would be a huge upset but we’re afraid it’s just out of reach. – Hannah Dockery

FoRESt hIllS At noRth RowAn GAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: Forest Hills is 2-3; North Rowan is 3-2lASt MEEtInG: North Rowan won, 34-7, on Sept. 27, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: Forest Hills: quarterback Zaccheuis Rorie, running back Jayshawn McLaughlin, receiver Tyler White, linebackers Tyrese Marsh and A.J. Allen; North Rowan: quarterback Alexis Archie, running back Jareke Chambers, receiver Sakil Harrison, linebackers Omar Lipscomb and Kenyaun ConeythE SkInny: Offense hasn’t been an issue for either of these teams this season. The Cavaliers can make plays on the ground and in the air – against Davie they put up 217 passing yards and 271 rushing yards of which Chambers rushed for 256, setting a new career high. He’s averaging 10 yards per carry so the Yellow Jacket defense will need to tighten up if they want to stop him. But the Yellow Jackets are good on the ground, too, especially with McLaughlin, who rushed for 139 yards in their win against Piedmont, so both teams will be looking to move the ball on the ground. Defense will be the difference maker in this game and whoever comes out on top will have a quality win. – Hannah Dockery

PARkwood At ChERRyVIllEGAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: Parkwood is 3-2; Cherryville is 1-4lASt MEEtInG: Parkwood won, 53-3, on Sept. 27, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: Parkwood: receiver/defensive back Max Robinson, linebacker Tanner Tyson quarterback Josh Coble, running back

Tre Butler, lineman Drew Hause; Cherryville: quarterback Grant Henderson, safety Gabriel Branning, tackle Christian Hawkins, receivers Andrew Thompson and Ryher DavisthE SkInny: Parkwood destroyed the Ironmen at this time last year and they’re leaps and bounds better than they were then, so we wouldn’t be surprised by a repeat performance. They’re coming off a hard 45-0 loss to Weddington and will want to prove they’re not as bad as that score seems, so expect big plays from guys like Robinson and Butler. The Ironmen haven’t won more than six games in a season since before the new millennium and are 1-4 so far this year, so the Rebels will be a lot for them to handle. They’re a one-man show with quarterback Henderson, who holds the school record for passing yards, but the offense doesn’t have much going for it beyond that. If Henderson can connect with his receivers, they could put some points on the board but it could be a long night for them. – Hannah Dockery

SoUth StAnly At UnIon ACAdEMyGAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: South Stanly is 0-4; Union Academy is 2-3lASt MEEtInG: Union Academy won, 12-0, on Nov. 15, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: South Stanly: quarterback Luke Burris, receiver Dakota Ewellen, defensive end Joston Horton; Union Academy: quarterback Jake Cadle, running back Christian Almedia, linebackers Zach Zupetz and Jeremy MillerthE SkInny: The Cardinals got off to a slow start with some tough matchups but are playing their best of late and have won their last two. This could be the week they get to .500 for the first time as South Stanly has dropped eight consecutive games dating back to last season. The Rebel Bulls are thirsty for a win, but it won’t come easily this week as Cadle and Manasseh Missick are sharing duties as the Cardinal signal caller and seem to be gelling more in the offense. Plus, after a slow start, Union Acadmey doesn’t want to see their two-game winning streak end anytime soon. The Bulls have shown promising spurts against North Moore and West Stanly but are coming off a 38-0 blanking at the hands of CATA. If Burris can get the ball to Ewellen, they could put a few points up but it could be another long night for the Bulls. – Hannah Dockery

MEtRolInA ChRIStIAn At VIllAGE ChRIStIAnGAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: Metrolina is 3-1; Village Christian is 2-2lASt MEEtInG: Village Christian won, 54-0, on Nov. 8, 2013PlAyERS to wAtCh: Metrolina: quarterback Rud Yearick, receivers Logan Shumate and Chandler Rivers, linebackers Ashton Thomas and Aaron Stewart, defensive back Andy AustinthE SkInny: The Warriors came back to reality last week with their first loss of the season at the hands of Rabun Gap, but we’ve got faith that their high-flying offense will get back on track this week, especially with Yearick completing nearly 60 percent of his passes and a defense

that, until last week, had only allowed two touchdowns in their three games. They’ve got skill guys in each phase of the game and shouldn’t be tested too much this week with Village Christian. The Knights are small and have little depth and have gone 6-43 since 2009. They’d love to win this one, especially after their 67-27 throttling of the Sandhill Titans last week but with a Metrolina team that’s in mid-season form, it’s a tall task. – Hannah Dockery

PRoVIdEnCE dAy At CUthBERtSon GAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: Providence Day is 1-4; Cuthbertson is 2-3lASt MEEtInG: This is the first meetingPlAyERS to wAtCh: Providence Day: quarterback John Schweitzer, running back Gabe Montgomery, lineman Solomon Key, defensive backs Deonte Henderson and Julius Felder; Cuthbertson: quarterback Austin Kendall, receivers J.T. Cauthen and B.J. Muckelvene, linebackers Connor Gerlits and Jack Generoso, defensive end Nick KarasthE SkInny: Both teams are sort of reeling, even though Cuthberston got back in the win column last week against Forest Hills. Tennessee commit Kendall is a gun-slinger and has a number of keys – notably Muckelvene and Cauthen – to throw it to. The Cavs entered the season with super high expectations, but had fallen a little flat until last week. They’re defense had been a concern, but was better last week. The Chargers boast a talented secondary with Deonte Henderson and Felder, but they’ll be tested. If they can hold up and Gabe Henderson can continue to balance the Charger offense, this could be interesting. Coach Bruce Hardin always has his team up – especially when they’re the unerdogs – which they’ll be here. – Andrew Stark

CARolInA PRIdE At GIVEnGo FEllowShIPGAME tIME: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.2014 RECoRdS: Carolina Pride is 4-0; GiveNGo is 0-4lASt MEEtInG: This is the first meetingPlAyERS to wAtCh: Carolina Pride: quarterback Bruce Dixon, receiver Jaylen Erwin, receiver/linebacker John Thierfelder, safety Ahmek Henry, linebacker John Digiovanna; GiveNGo: quarterback Mikyel Nance-Davis, linemen Taren Baker and Jaquenton Long, receiver Jadarius BerrythE SkInny: The Pride have become quite a story this season, as they’re ranked in the Union County Super 7 for the first time in their history, and keep making believers out of all of us. Dixon is a play-maker who is putting this team on his back, and they’re crushing everyone in their path. This week they get the Charlotte-based GiveNGo Fellowship, who have 17 players in either the seventh-, eighth- or ninth-grade this year – their innagural season. There isn’t a lot of information about this team, but it should be another easy win for the Pride anyway, especially with Dixon under center. – Andrew Stark

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suPer 71) Weddington (5-0)Previous ranking: No. 1The warriors don’t look like they’re moving from our No. 1 spot anytime soon, especially after destroying Parkwood, 45-0. we knew they’d be decent at the start of the season but had no idea they’d be this com-plete in all phases of the games. Quarterback David bayha has a slew of talented receivers to chose from and their defense is scary. if they keep playing like this, they’ll be a major threat in conference.

2) Monroe (3-2)Previous ranking: No. 2The Redhawks almost got away with a big upset over reigning NCiSAA Class 3A state champ Charlotte Christian, but fell 35-27. They have two losses now but we’re not bumping them from the No. 2 spot just yet; with guys like Chase byrum, Zephaniah wall, eric Heath and Rahmaad Sturdivant, these guys should hit their stride once conference play starts.

3) Carolina Pride (4-0)Previous ranking: No. 4The Pride has outscored opponents 161-46 in their four games this season to remain undefeated and make a huge statement to anyone who thinks they aren’t legit. bruce Dixon is one of the best quarter-backs in Union County and with a defense anchored by John Digiovanna, Matthew Gray and lawrence Harris, it’s no wonder these guys are limiting teams to 11 points per game.

4) Sun Valley (3-2)Previous ranking: No. 3it’s hard to bump the Spartans down a spot after a win, but we feel they should’ve throttled Porter Ridge and they only escaped by a touchdown. They’ve got tons of talent and the county’s best running back, but mistakes and inconsistences are becoming characteris-tic. but if they can put it all together before conference, they’ll be a team to beat.

5) ParkWood (3-2)Previous ranking: No. 5The Rebels suffered a hard blow against a talented weddington team but we’re not moving them just yet. They’ve got this week to lick their wounds before fac-ing Cherryville – a team that should earn them another win. if so, they’ll have a spark going into conference play and could make some noise. 6) Metrolina ChriStian (3-1)Previous ranking: No. 6The warriors suffered their first loss of the season against to a very good Rabun Gap team. They’ll have their work cut out for them again this week with Vil-lage Christian, but with Rud yearick controlling the offense, we’re not concerned as these guys are still on track for the best season in school history.

7) CuthbertSon (2-3)Previous ranking: No. 7lucky for the Cavs, they pulled out a win over For-est Hills and stay alive at the bottom of our Super 7. They’ve taken a quick fall since opening week and have Cav fans disappointed in the way their season is panning out, especially with all the hype regarding Austin kendall’s return. but with Providence Day this week, they could get back to .500 and get a boost of confidence.

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Warrior soccer ranked No. 1

Weddington’s soccer team downed former Eurosportscoreboard.com No. 1-ranked Jesse Carson on Sept. 17 in a 3-1 win to replace the Cougars as the state’s best team.

The Warriors had goals from Mitchell Van Dyne, Chris O’Grady and Zach Wallace in the win. Wallace and O’Grady each had an assist along with Matt Allison. After the win over Car-son, the Warriors downed Central Cabarrus, 8-0, and rival Cuthbertson, 5-1, on Sept. 22.

“(The win over Carson) was more important from the standpoint of being able to measure teams you will eventually play down the road in playoffs,” said coach Powell Williams. “Every game is different, but it helps you to scheme and practice certain things more than others.

“The players were excited and I think they all pay attention to rankings and stats. Although it’s cliché, it really only matters if you’re No. 1 at the end of the year. I’m not a moral victory coach. Based on our first conference game after the win, I think the boys are more focused on what our ultimate goal is, not what rank we are in the league, state or country.”

Last year the Warriors went 18-8 and finished tied for second with Cuthbertson in Southern Carolinas conference play behind Class 3A state champion Marvin Ridge. This year they benefit from the experience of 15 seniors who all tasted success from last year and aren’t bowing to the pressure of being the state’s top ranked team.

“We have 15 seniors who played a lot of high school games so I don’t think pressure will be an issue,” Powell said. “I think avoiding injury is really the most important thing. We’ve come out of our first 12 or 13 games injury free so that to me is the most important.”

O’Grady leads the Warriors scoring effort this season, totaling 16 goals and adding 10 assists. Ethan McLain has 10 goals and 12 assists so far while Patrick Carney has added six goals. On defense, senior Cameron Kapheim has helped limit opponents to 1.5 goals per game.

“Ethan’s work rate in every game kind of sets up our team’s tempo,” Williams said. “Chris starts and keeps our offense in sync and Cam-eron is playing some of the best defense I’ve seen in a long time. Our whole time is really playing with great chemistry and efficiency.”

With conference play underway, Williams said the Warriors must focus on limiting errors and working on consistency as they vie with peren-nial powers like Marvin Ridge and Cuthbertson for the conference title.

“We let up a goal to Carson and Cuthbertson but both were really products of our mistakes versus them building up play and finishing,” Williams said. “I think that’s our number one priority going forward – defensive shape, pres-sure and consistency and to not allow goals and

give up early leads.”The Warriors are currently 11-1-1. They

traveled to Piedmont on Sept. 24, after Union County Weekly went to press.

Maverick volleyball keeps rolling

The Marvin Ridge volleyball team continued its winning ways on Sept. 23 with a victory over rival Weddington. With the win, the Mavericks improved to 13-2 and have won 11 of their last 12 matches.

The Mavericks won all three games with a 25-13 win in game one, 25-21 win in game two and 25-11 win to finish the match. Mackenzie Kuchmaner set the pace for the Mavs with 19 digs and two aces while Carly Owens recorded 18 digs and 13 kills. Noelle Soldo had eight digs, seven kills and four aces in the win.

“Naturally, my expectation is for us to be unde-feated in our conference and win the confer-ence tournament,” coach Brook Hammers said. “We’ve been working on a lot of little things in practice to help propel us to that next level so that we can defend our conference titles.”

The Mavericks are currently 5-0 in Southern Carolinas conference play where they stand in first place. They traveled to Forestview on Sept. 24, after Union County Weekly went to press.

Weddington boys, Marvin Ridge girls win Union County Championship

The reigning Class 3A cross-country state champions continued their dominating run at the 2014 Union County Champion-ships, held Sept. 23 at Wingate Univer-sity.

The Warriors fin-ished with 24 total points and claimed six of the top 10 fin-ishes. Mitchell Resor set the pace for the Warriors, running in 16 minutes, 1.70 seconds and finishing in second place overall. Ryan Hobbs (16:23.80, third), Matthew Conner (16:24.80, fourth), Colton Jordan (16:44.20, seventh), Alex Hazan (16:50.10, eighth) and Brandon Dalla-Rose (17:20.20, 10th) all had strong performances for the Warriors.

The Marvin Ridge boys finished in second place and were paced by Jake Blizzard, who fin-ished in fifth place (16:37.10). Austin Payeur (16:40.50, sixth) and Jacob Lipsey (17:09.60, ninth) also finished in the meet’s top 10.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts senior Elijah Inuwa won the meet for the second consecutive year, fin-ishing in 15:52.80. The Cougars finished in third place with 90 points.

Cuthbertson fin-ished in fourth place with 94 points; Metrolina Christian finished fifth with 153 points; Porter Ridge placed sixth with 159 points; while Piedmont, Parkwood, Sun Valley and Union Academy finished seventh through 10th, respectively.

Marvin Ridge girls won the meet with 25 points and claimed five of the top 10 spots. Lexi King finished in first place with a time of 18:49.80. Teammate Nicole Renwick finished fourth (19:44.20) while Jennae Jacob (19:47.90, fifth), Kylie Hennessey (19:59.60, seventh) and Melanie Hussey (20:15.50, eighth) all scored points for the Mavs.

The Weddington girls finished in second place with 61 points. Morgan Garrett paced the War-riors (19:30.40) and finished second, followed by Natalie Warner (20:59.70), Carlee Hickman (21:03.70) and Elizabeth Farquhar (21:13.10).

Piedmont’s Jaeden Phelix (19:52.00, sixth) and Nikkita Elminowski (20:44.60, ninth) fin-ished in the top 10 while Cuthbertson’s Sarah LaTour (20:56.20) had a strong performance for the Cavs to finish in 10th place.

Cuthbertson girls finished in third place (78 points); Piedmont placed fourth (128); Porter Ridge placed fifth (165); while CATA, Metro-lina Christian, Parkwood, Sun Valley, Union Academy and Forest Hills finished sixth through 11th, respectively.

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now, we’re playing as a team,” Tre-visan added. “We have better chemis-try, more options in the air and we’re playing for each other. We still have a lot of playmakers but we’re doing it more as a team.”

In Weddington’s season-opening win against Ardrey Kell, the War-riors made it known quickly that they would be throwing the ball just as much last year. Goins had four recep-tions for 113 yards and two touch-downs that game while Trevisan had three catches for 82 yards and a score. The next week against A.L. Brown, Marcham led the Warriors on the receiving end with three catches for 56 yards while Trevisan and Goins had two touchdowns apiece.

The following week against Mon-roe, Goins, Trevisan and Bensch all had key catches in their 28-20 win. In their demolition of Parkwood, Bayha connected with Goins for two scores and Bensch for one while Marcham, Trevisan and McCament all had big receptions. With so many receiving options, they’re unpredictability has become a nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators.

Bayha said that having so many capable targets is a quarterback’s

dream – especially as a sophomore playing at the varsity level.

“I can always rely on those guys,” he said. “Whatever quarter it is, what-ever the score is, they’re full speed. To have other guys like Joe, Brooks and Stone as targets along with Chris and Zach – it makes us unstoppable and it’s helped me at quarterback.”

Having options in the air is undoubtedly working for the War-riors, but Goins and Trevisan know that sharing receiving duties means that they won’t be finishing their senior season with bulky stats and 1,000-plus yards.

But for them, that doesn’t matter.“Other people from Union County

will text me Friday night or Satur-day morning and say, ‘How’d you do? Oh, I had 200 yards and four touch-downs.’ But they lost,” Goins said. “What I’m concerned about is the team. I’ll have two receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown but we’ll win. Sure, any receiver would love to have 1,000 yards in a season but what’s most important for us is that we win at the end of the day. We’ve been get-ting wins and those guys haven’t.”

The Warriors expect those wins to keep pouring in and with their offense and defense looking the best they have in years, they’re ripe for confer-ence play. They’re off this week and

face Country Day on Oct. 2 before Southern Carolinas conference play kicks off on Oct. 10 where they host Anson.

Last year the Warriors shared a part of the conference crown with Sun Valley. But they won’t be satisfied with that anymore.

“Of course non-conference games matter and they’re really important, but the games we’re looking forward to are conference games,” Trevisan said. “Those are rivals and we look forward to those. There’s a little more smack talk – especially with Sun Val-ley. We have to get redemption.”

Weddington has a long and storied history with the Spartan program that dates back to the year Wedding-ton opened. The Warriors used to dominate those matchups in the early 2000s until the tides turned in 2006. Since then, Weddington has lost every meeting with the Spartans.

But for the senior class, the last three years have been especially rough. In 2011, the Warriors fell 11-9 on a safety in the final minutes of the game. The next year, they lost 49-42 in quadruple overtime. Last year, their 25-22 loss came from a missed field goal and kept them from winning the conference outright.

This year, Sun Valley (3-2) has home field advantage against the Warriors

on Oct. 24, but Weddington has had that date circled on their calendar since the schedules were released. Their goal is to pillage Anson and Cuthbertson in their first two confer-ence matchups before getting much-needed revenge on Sun Valley.

“We’re stronger this year,” Bayha said. “We have that mentality that we need to win this game. We’re hoping to change what the outcome has been the last several years.”

“We’re not looking to share confer-ence this year,” Trevisan said. “We want it all to ourselves.”

Halfway through regular season play, the Warriors look better than ever and don’t seem to be going any-where with guys like Bayha, Trevisan and Goins setting the pace with a team-first attitude and something to prove. If the season keeps progressing like it has been, there’s a solid chance this will go down as the Carson-era in Warrior football history.

“We’ve improved every year because of him,” Goins said. “He’s stepped up this program in a big way and has taught us to finish strong.”

“He’s given us the mindset that where we are isn’t enough,” Bayha said. “And we believe that. We’re not finished yet. We’re just getting started.”

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Multi-Family Garage Sale in the Chimneys of Marvin neighborhood. September 27 at 7:30 to 12:00. No before hour sales. 092614

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Looking for great pay, local schedule, and excellent benefits? Salem seeks additional CDL A & B Drivers to join our Charlotte area team. Afternoon and evening starts, transporting truck parts between customer plants. Weekday schedule, Home daily. Periodic weekends. We Offer: Great Benefit Package, 401K, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Bonuses: Job Requirements: CDL-A or B License Minimum 1 year driving experience. Less than 1 year experience? Ask about our New Driver Apprenticeship Program. Walk in applicants welcome weekdays. 4810 Justin Court, Charlotte. 28216 Please APPLY BELOW, or call 800-709-2536 for more information!www.salemleasing.com. 101714

Diesel Truck MechanicSalem Leasing is growing! We are seeking qualified Diesel Truck Mechanics to perform customer vehicle maintenance and repairs in our Pineville, NC shop. Hours: 2nd shiftWe Offer: Great Benefit Package, 401K, Paid Holidays, Vacation & Bonuses: Job Requirements· Minimum three years diesel maintenance experience.· High School Diploma or higher.· Strong customer orientation.· Proven ability to lead work teams.· Basic computer skills.· Good driving record and proven work history.· CDL-A driver license is preferred, but not required.· Must have own tools. Apply online, www.salemleasing.comor visit Salem NationaLease at 900 Crafters Lane. Pineville, NC 28134. 101714

Drivers: CDL-A. Average $52,000 per yr. plus. Excellent Home Time + Weekends. Monthly Bonuses up to $650. 5,000w APU’s for YOUR Comfort + E-Logs. Excellent Benefits. 100% no touch. 877-704-3773. 092614

AFTERSCHOOL SUBS WANTED: UCPS is looking for subs to work from 1:30p.m.--5:30p.m. Contact:

[email protected] 704-290-1516. Pay$9.68 per hour. Must pass background check and enjoy working with children. 092614

ATTN: Drivers. New Hiring Area! Quality Hometime. Avg. $1000 Weekly. BCBS + 401K + Pet and Rider. CDL-A Required 1-888-592-4752. www.ad-drivers.com SAPA

Drivers: Dedicated Lanes! $2000 Sign-On Bonus! Average salary $60k - $65k. Excellent Comprehensive Benefits!No-Touch get home weekly! 2yrs CDL-A Exp. Call Penske Logistics: 1-855-395-5506. 100314

Wanted: Landscape Crew Leaders - Hiring 6 positions immediately - Must have driver\’s license, no experience required, competitive pay and benefits. Please fill out application online at www.queencitylawn.com or call 704-947-3307. 102414

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Greenthumb Cleaning & Organizing would love to give you your time back! We offer one-time cleaning, move cleaning, real estate cleaning, and wash dry and fold services & more. Specialize in deep cleaning. A Veteran owned

and operated company. ***2 Hours, 2 Cleaning Techs $99*** - *** 2 Hours Professional O r g a n i z i n g $75*** www.greenthumbcleaner.com 704-907-1777. 103114

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Call Melissa Hair 7046210909. Located in Matthews North End shopping center, off Trade Street.Cuts, boLow dries, roller sets, perms and more!101014

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Apartment to rent in family home, separate entrance.A lovely spacious must see apartment in Waxhaw/ Wesley Chapel area.2 bedroom, 2 bath. ALL utilities included; along with DirectTV and Internet. Eat in kitchen, Dining room,

laundry room.Quiet neighborhood, fenced in backyard.NO Pets. $900 a month. First month rent deposit.Available Nov 1st. Call 704-968-0745. 101714

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