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Union CountyUSA WEEKEND inside!Serving Waxhaw, Weddington, Indian Trail, Wesley Chapel, Stallings and Monroesee page 10 for more detailsVolume 6, Number 19 • May 13-19, 2011StAlliNgS policEimprovE clEArANcE rAtEpage 7Still No ANSWEr iNANNExAtioN lAWSUitpage 10School boArDApprovES locAlbUDgEtpage16Inside ...Pulse ...................................6Letters .................................6Briefs.................................11Around Town .....................18Crossword/Calendar ..........21Movies ..............................22Sports ...............................25Service Directory ................26Photos courtesy of Robin BeachTalks of a merger between the Providenceand Wesley Chapel fire departmentshave spanned over the pastfew months, now town officials wantanswers.The Weddington town council metwith representatives from the WesleyChapel and Providence fire departmentsMonday, May 9 to continue discussionson the merger and the budget for theupcoming fiscal year.The town recently agreed to pay$45,000 to have engineers examine theProvidence fire station and decide whatchanges needed to be made. The firedepartment also requested $450,000from the town to repair and update thefacility.Providence Board of Directors VicePresident Jack Parks reported on Mondaythat, since the last meeting withthe town council, he met with the firemarshal to discuss repairs and alternativemeans of overnight stay to delay theexpenses. The town could potentiallyuse a metal building currently positionedbehind the station for sleepingquarters. Other options include bringingin a modular unit or potentially convertinga house next to the station into asleeping area.www.unioncountyweekly.comAnswers coming for Providence?Fire departments work toward merger, budget decisionsby Josh Whitenernews@unioncountyweekly.comSenior Girl Scout Troop 91 work towards their Harvest Award by workingat the Stegal Home.For more information and photos, see page 14.However, concerns were raised aboutthe practicality of these situations. Parksexplained the metal building is about120 feet from the main station and thedepartment was concerned about gettingthe firefighters quickly and safely acrossthis distance during a fire call, particularlyin the event of inclement weather.Parks was also worried snow and icecould cause injuries from falls and thatrain could be hazardous once the firefightersreached the scene of the fire.“Wet clothes lead to steam (under firegear), and this causes burns,” Parkssaid.A modular unit would have to be(see Providence on page 17)Fire feesbill movesforwardN.C. Senate approvesUnion County requestby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comUnion County fire departments may getextra time to solve their funding issues.The North Carolina Senate passed SB19Thursday, May 12, which would eliminatethe sunset clause currently installed in thecounty’s fire fees.Looking for a way of plugging a fundinggap last year, county commissioners askedthe state for the ability to increase fire feesthat departments are allowed to charge.(see Fire fees on page 17)704-243-7477704-821-3731www.pro-tops.comSPRING SALE EVENTVanity Granite tops$19.95 sf$ 19.95 sfRemnants only - installation not includedover 30 colors to choose fromSpecial pricingavailableMay 21 ONLY!SaturdayMay 21st, 201110 am to 3 pm3475 Gribble RdMatthews NC 28104light refresment & Kids zone

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Traffic citations climbin StallingsHomeowners’ associationsask for ‘zero tolerance’policyby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comWhen Stallings Police Chief MichaelDummett went to meet with homeownersassociations earlier this year, theyhad one overwhelming request; to crackdown on traffic.“We get a lot of complaints from ourresidents,” Callonwood HomeownersAssociation President Fred Weber said.“People just ignore the stop signs.”Weber said in Callonwood, he believesmost of the speeders are subdivisionresidents, just in a rush to get to workor drop off kids at school. Either way,Weber said, he was concerned aboutsafety. As he was driving, Weber witnessedsomeone pull out of their driveway,then speed through two stop signsas they left the subdivision.Over the past month, Stallings policeofficers issued 283 traffic citations, upfrom 79 in March, Dummett told thetown council during their Monday, May9 meeting.“I believe in giving people what theywant,’ Dummett said. “If I come to a(homeowners’ association) and youdemand we write tickets for speeding,I’m gonna give you all the medicine youcan handle.”Dummett said in meeting with the differentassociations, traffic was a majorfocus, with groups asking for a zero tolerancepolicy in traffic enforcement.“We’re very satisfied,” Weber said. “Ihave seen officers ride through heremore often, we’ve seen fewer peoplespeeding.”Associations throughout the townposted notices on their websites andthrough emails, informing residents ofthe change.“We told our residents to be aware,that we asked the police department tocrack down on speeding,” Weber said.“If they get a ticket, it’s because theywere breaking the law.”Callonwood is a special case, in thatpart of the subdivision is in Stallings anda portion is in Indian Trail. Weber saidthe association hasn’t received any complaintsfrom the Stallings side and justa few from homeowners in the IndianTrail portion. qIndian Trail getssecurity updatePros, cons of suggestionspresentedby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comNewsIndian Trail’s town council needsmore information before completinga safety plan. That was the consensusduring the board’s Tuesday, May 10meeting, after hearing from town managerJoe Fivas and Union County Sheriff’sOffice Lt. Chase Coble.At the council’s April meeting, theyasked staff to start working on pieces todevelop a new safety and security plan.Part of that included installing lightsoutside the town civic building, wherecouncil meetings routinely end late atnight. Currently there is limited lightingin the area. Fivas told the councilDuke Energy would install lights withinthe next six weeks.“That’s our goal, that everybody is safewhile we’re here,” Indian Trail MayorPro Tem Jeff Goodall said. Goodall ranthe meeting, as Mayor John Quinn wasabsent.Designating certain parking spacesfor each council member was also finalized,Fivas said. Other portions of theproposed safety plan, including bringingin metal detectors, could also bring newissues with them, Coble cautioned.“They’re all great ideas (but) you createa secondary problem,” Coble said.Installing a metal detector would preventa gun from being brought in, but italso means any residents who attend themeetings would have to wait in line.“You certainly wouldn’t want to go tothe courthouse and wait outside,” Coblesaid. “In the winter, how are we gonnatake care of the people out there in the20 degree weather?”A metal detector wand wouldn’twork, Coble said, because it would addeven more time to a delay, as deputieschecked to see what set the wand off.“It’s great to tell me there’s metal, butthen I’ve got to search, is that a key orbutton (setting it off)” Coble said.An X-ray machine could run around$26,000 Coble said, adding that was arough estimate.Council members asked for prices onwhat the machine would cost, as wellas estimates for video cameras to beinstalled in the parking lot and possible(see Safety on page 8)COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY&beautifulCreatingsince 1990MaintainingSmilesTrust Matters.John Ruocco, DDSIt’s Your Health…Your Smile…Your ChoiceLet us help you understand the difference in “must do” ….“should do”…. and “could do” for your dental health.SanDi Ruocco, DDS8418 new Town Rd. , Waxhaw, nc704-843-2880now accepting new patientsat Ruocco Dental, we want you to be comfortable withevery oral health decision you make.call for your appointment todaywww.unioncountyweekly.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 3

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B:4.8”T:4.8”NewsVolunteers help Marvin’spark take shapeS:4.3”Work day, public hearing setby Mark DiBiasionews@unioncountyweekly.comBush hogging years of undergrowth,clearing walking trails, planting newgrass and engineering an irrigation systemwere just a few of the tasks presentedTuesday, May 10 as completed orin process by Councilman Ross Overby,who serves as project manager for theMarvin-Efird park.Overby outlined plans to utilize volunteersto lay a thousand feet of waterlineand connect the park’s two workingwells to form a functioning irrigationsystem. The wells will provide water todrip lines for trees, the community gardenand a lawn sprinkler system. Overbyestimated that the Village would save$6500 using existing equipment andvolunteer labor. Councilman AnthonyBurman made the motion to appropriateof up to $5000 to pay for materialsand rental equipment needed for theproject. The motion was unanimouslyapproved .The Village is holding its second Park-South CharlotteDermatologyTreating allSkin Issuesfrom Moles to Acneto WartsVolunteer day Saturday, May 14 from9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Councilman Overbyexpects a number of students who needcommunity service hours to be on-handas well as a corp of Marvin residentswho have volunteered hundreds ofhours already.Kristie Maher, a member of the VillageParks, Recreation & Greeway committeeis managing the Park’s grand opening,scheduled for this fall. The Councilapproved a number of ideas offered byMaher, ranging from a Moon-Bounce tobarbecue to a band.In other business, the Village calledfor a public hearing for the Marvin-EfridPark Conditional Use Permit for June14, approved changes to Village PersonnelPolicy and approved a resolutionopposing the expansion of the FoxholeLandfill in Mecklenburg County.The Council also announced thatthe Village attorney, Robynn Moraitesof Bringewatt & Snover, PLLC hasaccepted a position with the North CarolinaBar Assocation. 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Union County10100 Park Cedar Drive, Suite 150Charlotte, NC 28210Phone: 704-849-2261 • Fax: 704-849-2504www.unioncountyweekly.comNewsFin d us on Fa c e b o o kEditorBrian CarltonSports EditorC. Jemal HortonAssistant Sports EditorAaron GarciaSports WritersChris HuntDenny SeitzStaff WriterMike ParksContributing WritersMark DiBiasioHugh FisherVirginia FrancoChris McFaddenTim RossJosh WhitenerLayout DirectorMichael KerrManaging EditorFrank DeLoacheUnion County Weekly is published by theCarolina Weekly Newspaper Group, 10100Park Cedar Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte NC,28210. All rights reserved. Reproductionwithout permission is strictly prohibited.Advertising:adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.comCEOAlain LillieControllerKelly WrightProduction ManagerDebbie ArcherADVERTISINGAccount ExecutivesCathy KowalskiFranchesca LamkinJennifer RozzelleClassifieds and Service DirectoryMonica GoldstonGRAPHICSCreative DirectorSteve PiggGraphics ArtistJulie AustinDISTRIBUTIONManagerGary BonenoAssistant ManagerChristopher GrahamA “Cowboy Mentality”Don’t you love it when someone attemptingto insult you unwittingly complementsyou?I have been told I have a “Cowboy Mentality”.Anyone that really knows me realizesyou could not give me higher praise thanthat. I will wear that moniker with pride.To imagine that I can now associatemyself with such infamous “Cowboy Mentality”historical figures as Ronald Reagan,who broke the back of the Soviet Unionand told Gorbachev to tear down the BerlinWall, and George W. Bush who at GroundZero inspired an entire country over a bullhornto fight terrorism by taking the fightto them. Not to mention Teddy Rooseveltwho led the charge on San Juan Hill andwho’s Walk Softly but Carry a Big Stickpolicy made us truly a Super Power.It just so happens I admire all three ofthese men. Let it be known that I in no waybelieve myself to be on par with them. I onlyuse them as inspiration that taking a standon something you believe in even when it’sThe Two Sides of Marvin’sAnnexationIn 2008 the Village of Marvin began toformally unify the physical boundaries ofthe Village. The process is called annexation.Ever since, annexation has been a hottopic within these pages. We hear slogansthat fueled passions long ago such as “taxationwithout representation” and “whatpart of involuntary is not understood”. Andsadly, there has been the vitriolic name callingand character assassination; a path I willnever tread upon. But, as with all issuesthat call for a balanced and practical assessment,there is another side of annexationto consider.First let’s look at the reasoning beingused to oppose annexation. There is thecall that Marvin offers no services. Is thistrue? Let’s say Marvin purchased 50 acresof land, decided to rezone it heavy industrial,and we brought in a smelter operation.Would the anti-annexation folks beharmed? Of course the answer is yes. Soif the Village of Marvin can do harm by ourdecisions, how is it that we offer no benefitby our decisions? For what is a service, but abenefit received? We benefit the residentsof Marvin by keeping the smelter out andthe values we hold for our community in.Union County WeeklyLettersTo the editorIn response to “Questions continue forCross Creek”I would think it very interesting to knowwhat Union County’s true agenda is in theirattempt to regulate bona fide farm propertyunpopular often proves you right.And if my stance on the Second Amendmentbothers you, and the fact that I believewe are the first line of defense for ourselvesand our loved ones, so be it. That “CowboyMentality” is what provided you the abilityto say so. It would stun the self-righteous,pompous Pollyanna’s of this town if theyknew how many of their elected officialsfrom Washington to Indian Trail are concealedcarry permit holders. Some whohave called me to tell me they had done so,even as recently as this past week.You hold on to that idea when the homeinvasion happens or you are attacked inthe parking lot. You point that judgmentalfinger at the armed perpetrator and tellthem how society let them down and it’snot their fault – and if you survive, be sureto blame the government from whom allthings come in your world when they’re notthere in the nick of time to save you, yourwife and/or loved ones. Continue to live inyour imaginary sterile laboratory environmentwhere nothing can touch you andLet’s say that Marvin instructed our policeofficers to respond to all calls in- and outsidethe Village limits (which we do), but had acaveat that for nine out ten calls outside theVillage, the officer is free to go to Starbucks,enjoy a latte, read the paper, and respond tothe emergency within 40 minutes. Wouldthe anti-annexation folks be harmed duringa home invasion robbery… at their house?Of course. Do the anti-annexation folksbenefit from the 90 second response theywould get from the Marvin Officers … ofcourse. Again, if Marvin could do harm byour decisions, why do we not offer a benefitthough those same decisions?Do people not benefit by Marvin’s commitmentand action to preserve open space?Is there no harm if all the land in Marvinbecomes a subdivision? Of course we allbenefit from preserved land, and suffer ifall is built upon.As I said earlier, services are benefits.Legislation being considered in Raleighmay call for a City to offer water or garbagecollection. Are these services? No, we payfor them. A water bill shows up in the mail.There are special tax assessments for otherso called “services”. These “services” couldbe provided by anybody in the private sectorwilling to do the leg work and send outby any underhanded tactic they can manufacture.NC General Statutes plainly statein 153a-340 that a county has absolutely noregulating authority over a bona fide farmthat does not produce in excess of 600,000pounds of pork per year.Reid PhiferMarshvillePretty clear pictureBy now, it seems like old hat. Someonecomes up with a money making idea. Thelaw enforcement always foils their evil plotsof mayhem. But until your Utopian Societyand Shangri-La appears, I’ll continue topreach individual accountability and selfreliance,and trust in God who does provideand gave me the sense to know thatGovernment can’t always protect you.Because unlike you, I have experiencedthat frightening moment of being the lastline of defense when there is no time forlaw enforcement to respond and you suddenlyand unexpectedly find yourself standingbetween imminent danger and two childrenand the woman you love. Now for thewakeup call – this did not happen in some“Big City” atmosphere; it happened here inIndian Trail, right in Brandon Oaks.So Carl, two thumbs up to you for theright to state your opinion; all bought andpaid for with Cowboy blood and gunpowder.Happy Trails to You!Robert “Cowboy” Allenthe bills. Keeping the smelter out, preservingthe beauty of the community, fightingfor our share of road improvement dollarsto fix our dangerous intersections, and providingfor our common security and safety;these are services, and these services arewhat Marvin is all about.And now about the question “what partof involuntary is not understood”? There isnever 100 percent agreement on an action.To the opposition of anything, an outcomethey don’t want is involuntary. But whatabout the many people that believe in thevision and benefits offered by Marvin. Doestheir voice not count? Will their desire tovoluntarily be part of Marvin be extinguishedby the louder voice of a few dozenopponents? The annexation involves over5,000 people. Many more want to be inMarvin than the numbers that do not. Themany that want to move forward can rightfullysay “what part of being involuntarilyexcluded is not understood”? We are anAmerican community. There should be noplace for the vitriolic name calling and characterassassination. Let’s discuss the issueand consider the interests of everyone.Councilman Ross OverbyMarvin Village Councilfinancial backers for Union County politiciansget upset because they didn’t have theidea first and go about ordering the countyto ruin their “competition”. Suddenly aftertwo years, the county just decides to enforcea state ordinance and based on an anonymouscomplaint? So what you’re really sayingis if I have a problem with my neighbor,I can call the county and get them to investigatehim. It’s a fantastic way to run things.Paul Morganunincorporated Union CountyPage 6 • May 13-19, 2011 • Union County Weeklywww.unioncountyweekly.com

Stallings police raiseclearance rateNumbers climb over first quarterby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comWithin a five month period, Stallingspolice went from a case clearancerate barely in double digits to onenow well above the national average.When new chief Michael Dummetttook the job in December, he singledout the detective division’s case clearancerate, which was then hoveringaround 11 percent.By the end of April, that numberhad climbed to 44.58 percent. To putthat in perspective, the national averageof cases cleared is 30 percent.“I was very displeased with theclearance rate we had at the time,”Dummett said, speaking to the towncouncil Monday, May 9. He addedthe clearance rate will be calculatedmonthly from now on. The reason forthat is to help monitor the clearancerate, Dummett said, addressing anydeclines and determining what, if anyadjustments need to be made.News“We had to realign the way we wereaddressing our cases,” Dummett said,speaking to the town council Monday,May 9. The department started payingmore informants to give out moreinformation, Dummett said.“Criminals tell on criminals, they’regreedy,” Dummett said. “That’s how itworks.”Additionally, the department workedto build better relationships with surroundingagencies, such as the UnionCounty Sheriff’s Office, he added, inorder to develop information.The changes are the latest of severaladjustments the department hasmade since December. A communitypolicing model was adopted, splittingthe town into four zones. Tasers wereshelved and a new way of trackingstatistics was introduced. Also, thedepartment adopted standards matchingthe Commission for Accreditationfor Law Enforcement, the top guidelinesin the country. qThe Area’s PremierFamily Eye DoctorsMetrolina EyeAssociatesIvan Mac, MDRussell Fry, MDStallings Professional Center4101 Campus Ridge RoadMatthews, NC 28105704.234.1930Dara Khalatbari, MD• Cataract Surgery• LASIK• Eyelid Surgery• Diabetic Eye Care• Glaucoma Care• Pediatrics• Dry Eye• Routine Eye Exams• Glasses/ContactsMelissa Shipley, MDJason Berkebile , ODMetro Medical Campus630 Comfort Lane, Ste. EMonroe, NC 28112704.289.5455www.metrolinaeye.com3032E COMPACTUTILITY TRACTORBuilt to last. Priced to sell.3005 COMPACTUTILITY TRACTOR(attachments not included)0% FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS ** 0% FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS **5055D UTILITYTRACTORPaymentsas low as$199 PERMONTH *2320 COMPACT UTILITYTRACTOR0% FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS **MATTHEWS, NC2725 OLD MONROE RD(704) 821-7399M-F • 7:30am - 5:30pm(attachments not included)Visit us at www.JamesRiverEquipment.comFind us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jamesriverequipmentROCK HILL, SC380 ANDERSON RD N(803) 325-1555M-F • 7:30am - 5:30pmSALISBURY, NC805 KLUMAC RD(704) 636-2671M-F • 7:30am - 5:30pm0% FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS **STATESVILLE, NC635 MOCKSVILLE HWY(704) 872-6411M-F • 7:30am - 5:30pmS • 8am - 1pmS • 8am - 1pmS • 8am - 1pmS • 8am - 1pm*Offer ends 5/31/2011. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Up to $1,000 down payment may be required on 2320 Compact Utility Tractor. Up to a $1,500 down payment may be required on 3005 Compact Utility Tractor. Up to a $2,000 down payment may be required on 3032E Compact Utility Tractor. Up to a$4,000 down payment may be required on 5055D Utility Tractor. Subject to approved credit on John Deere Credit Installment Plan, a service of FPC Financial, f.s.b. For consumer use only. **Offer ends 5/31/2011. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Subject to approved credit on John Deere Financial InstallmentPlan. Tractor options available may vary by location and affect price. Photos shown may not represent exact options available. ^Manufacturer’s estimate of power (ISO) per 97/68/ED.JRE9X60513MMHW-4Cwww.unioncountyweekly.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 7

NewsFaith, fitness and fellowshipSpiritual yoga retreatcombines the three; bringswater to Kenyan villageby Virginia Franconews@unioncountyweekly.comThe idea of combining faith withfitness came to Marvin resident LisaTolido during a hilltop retreat in themountains of Northern California back“ I like starttimes onmy time.”Is it asking too much to have technology work in sync with my life, insteadof against it? I didn’t think so.But my old TV and Internet providers did. So I switched backto Time Warner Cable. I’ll tell you, the digital cable world is definitelycool again.How?in 2001. While being taught to stretchand breathe, the instructor took thegroup outside to experience nature.“That’s what got me,” Tolido recalls.“There is something about doing theseexercises outdoors that makes you feeleven more connected to Jesus” she says.“It’s as if you can look up to the cloudsand picture him sitting on one.” Whatbegan as a workout quickly evolved intodevotion, and Tolido became committedFirst, they have free features like Primetime On Demand that allowme to watch some of my favorite shows the day after they air. I alsodownloaded the new TWCable TV app for iPad for free. So, I’mstreaming live TV anywhere in my house. And, it works great withmy new Broadband Internet access…up to 4 times faster than my oldDSL service.All my “gadgets” are now working with me, on my time, not theirs. AndI got a great deal, PLUS FREE INSTALLATION. 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Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registeredin the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.Ministry foundedFlash forward a decade, and theTolido-founded Be Strong ministry continuesto have a devout following of busywomen of all ages eager to embrace hernotion that exercise is not just a meansto an end, but rather a form of worshipand renewal. “The combination of fitness,faith and fellowship is ideal forbusy women,” Tolido says, “It kills threebirds with one stone.”Be Strong features weekly 60-minutespiritual yoga sessions at various locationsthroughout the area, all taught bycertified yoga instructors. Bible scriptureis incorporated into each program.“It feeds the soul and the body,” Tolidoexplains.Special outdoor Christian yogaretreatBe Strong will sponsor a special outdoorChristian yoga event May 19 from6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ballanytne’sCorproate Park’s Brixham tent. Theevent features scripture, stories, prayer,and of course, yoga taught by certifiedinstructor Michele Schmidt.This “rain or shine” event will alsoprovide an opportunity for charitablegiving, with donations going to supportthe installation of a clean water systemfor the impoverished villagers of Umoja,Kenya. The cost to participate is $12 ifprepaid and $15 at the door.Corporate sponsors like Juice Plus,Be Still Massage, Skin2NB and theCharlotte Christian Chamber of Commerce,will also be on hand with sponsorgiveaways.“There’s nothing likedoing yoga outdoors in nature to connectwith God, Tolido emphasizes. “Butwhat’s just as rewarding is the fact thatwe can help others on the other side ofthe world to be strong—just by showingup and exercising.” qFor more information about Be Strong,to make a donation or inquire about theMay 19 outdoor yoga retreat, visit www.bestrongministries.org, contact Tolido at704-727-322, or e-mail at bestrongministries@gmail.com.Safety(continued from page 3)tinting for the civic building windows.The idea would be to shade the interiorso people could see out, not in.Looking at assaults on elected officialsacross the country, one of the firsttargets in some of the attacks were lawenforcement representatives, councilmember Robert Allen said. Tinting thewindows would prevent someone fromtaking aim from outside and firing onsomeone inside the civic building, Allensaid. It may seem expensive, Allen said,but the measures would be worth it.“$26,000 seems like a really goodshot, until you realize it would pay fortwo funerals,” Allen said. “Then it’sworth the money.”Council members requested staffmembers to work with Lt. Coble, collectinformation on prices for the itemsand then come back at a later meetingto present. qPage 8 • May 13-19, 2011 • Union County WeeklyTWC-11011_ACQ4_79_CLT_Weekly_Female_7.365x9.5.indd 15/4/11 5:58 PMwww.unioncountyweekly.com

www.cmchealthyathome.orgEvery day we check Sandra’s blood pressure,heart rate and other vital signs from miles away.As a patient with chronic heart failure, Sandra has a long history of trips to the ER and hospital stays.But instead of a nurse making daily visits to check her vital signs, Sandra connects to a telemonitoringsystem provided by Carolinas HealthCare.Her home has an easy-to-use device that measures her vital signs each day andtransmits the data instantly across town to Elon Walton, a registered nurse. If Elondetects a problem, she calls Sandra immediately to determine what might haveaffected her vital signs and recommends what to do next.Managing her condition at home gives Sandra better care, greater independenceand peace of mind. And for the first time in a long time, hope for tomorrow.For more information on Healthy@Home from Carolinas HealthCare call 704-512-5550Elon Walton, RNJoin Prime Club at www.carolinasmedicalcenter.org/prime to receive free 24/7 access to a nurse and discounts to restaurants and stores.www.unioncountyweekly.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 9

WCWAASoccerTryoutsU9 & U10 AcademyU11 – U18 Challenge, Classic & Premier2011-2012 Tryout ScheduleMon/Wed Mon/Wed Tue/Thur Tue/ThurMay 23/25 May 23/25 May 24/26 May 24/265:00-6:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 5:00-6:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pmU9 Girls U12 Girls U10 Girls U18 BoysU9 BoysU10 Boys5:30–7:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pm 5:30–7:00 pm 7:30-9:00 pmU15 Girls U16 Boys U14 Girls U17 BoysU13 Boys U13 Girls U12 Boys U14 BoysU11 Boys U15 Boys U11 GirlsRegistration Online for $15. Onsite registration is $20Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tryout time to check in.All tryouts will be held at the WCWAA Optimist ParkRegister On-line Today at:www.wcwaasoccer.orgNewsOpponents questionMarvin’s intentLawyer says proposal just asleight of hand maneuverby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comUnion County residents challenginga bid to annex them by Marvin say thevillage’s latest proposal can’t be trusted.That’s the reason objections were filedin Superior Court, attorney RobertHornik said. The LeDoyen family and80 other property owners in unincorporatedUnion County sued the village in2008, opposing the involuntary annexationMarvin planned. The three-yearold case is currently awaiting a decisionfrom the North Carolina Courtof Appeals. If allowed, the annexationwould add 14 subdivisions and morethan 1440 homes into Marvin.The village filed a motion last week inSuperior Court, removing the 80 landownersfrom their annexation request.In exchange, the village asked theirannexation of the remaining homes beallowed to immediately move forward.“What they’re really saying is theywant the court to move forward withthe annexation,” Hornik said. “They geteverybody else for now, then my clientslater.”What concerns Hornik is the factwhile his clients have been removedfrom the immediate annexation request,the village hasn’t provided any documentationstating that would be the casemoving forward. If his clients droppedthe objection, Hornik said, they couldbe facing the same situation later on,unless language was included that madeit clear the village wouldn’t attempt toannex those properties without theirconsent.“There are attempts in the state legislatureto change the (annexation)law, so this entire annexation could bethwarted,” Hornik said. “The village isrushing to get this done before the situationchanges.”When reached Thursday, May 12,Marvin Mayor Pro Tem Ron Salimaosaid he couldn’t comment on an ongoinglegal case.Both sides were in court Monday,May 9, arguing their positions, howeverthe judge had not issued a rulingby the time he left town for the week onWednesday. qPage 10 • May 13-19, 2011 • Union County Weeklywww.unioncountyweekly.com

WeddingtonMethodist holdspublic hearingWeddington United MethodistChurch wants to hear from local residents,before creating an orientationplan. The church plans to install signsthroughout the property to direct pedestriansand traffic. Beforehand, peoplewill have a chance to ask questions andget information during a meeting May23 from 2 to 4 p.m at the church. Awww.unioncountyweekly.comNews BriefsCocaine the focus in recent arrestsFour men arrested over pastweek in multiple operationsby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comMore than two tons of cocaine wasseized and four men were arrested inmultiple operations across the county inthe last month. From May 4 to May 8,Union County deputies, Monroe police,the State Bureau of Investigation and theDrug Enforcement Agency recorded severalarrests.In Marvin, Robert Roselli was arrestedby Drug Enforcement officials andnow faces federal charges for allegedlyattempting to smuggle two tons of cocaineinto the country. Later on May 4, UnionCounty deputies put to rest a nearly threemonth long investigation with the arrestof 41 year old Monroe resident DavidSullivan. During the three months, deputiescollected $12,720 worth of cocaine,along with more than $500 cash afterRiding for the troopsWeddington mayor joinsCharlotte Soldier Rideby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comWeddington Mayor Nancy Andersonwants to make sure people don’t forgetwounded soldiers, even after they returnhome. On May 21, Anderson will joina number of veterans, along with otherresidents of Union and Mecklenburgcounties in the annual Soldier Ride.“I’m a veteran, the wife of a veteran,the daughter and mother of a veteran,”Anderson said. “I’ve seen how thesefolks struggle when they get back, weneed to do everything we can to encouragethem.”The annual Soldier ride is part ofthe larger Wounded Warrior project, anational non-profit dedicated to helpingveterans adjust to life back home.For the veterans, the Soldier Ride is achance to get back into physical activity,while for residents, it’s been used asa way to bike alongside and show theirsecond meeting will be held across theroad at Weddington town hall from 4 to6 p.m.Ribbon cutting atnew Indian TrailbusinessIndian Trail welcomed another newbusiness to town May 6, with the grandopening of Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt,6580 Old Monroe Road. In attendance(see News Briefs on page 21)raiding the man’s house. Sullivan nowfaces three counts of possession withintent to sell, manufacture and delivercocaine, two counts of selling cocaine, 10counts of trafficking in cocaine and fivecounts of drug paraphernalia.The drug arrests continued May 8, as45 year old Ronnie Lee Marshall and 21year old Jermaine Alexander Blakeneywere both arrested and charged with felonycocaine possession.Capt. Mike Easley with the UnionCounty Sheriff’s Office said there’s noevidence any of the cases are linked.“I haven’t seen anything that would tiethese cases together,” Easley said. “It justbrought attention because you had multipleagencies working together.”Easley said while there may havebeen more of a focus on cocaine due tothe string of arrests both in Union andneighboring Mecklenburg over the lastfew weeks, there’s not been any indicationof a larger presence for the drug inthe area. qsupport, while raising money.“It sends a message the communityis behind them and that we are forevergrateful,” Anderson said.Anderson’s youngest son, Philip,shipped off to Afghanistan a few weeksago. It’s for the 21 year old, a corporalin the Marine Corps, and other familymembers that Anderson wanted to ride.The event, for any who want to joinAnderson, will start at the Coca-ColaBottling Co. Consolidated Offices, 4100Coca-Cola Plaza in Charlotte. Registrationfor riders begins at 7 a.m, with akick-off celebration scheduled for 8:45a.m, then a 20 mile bike ride throughthe area. Afterwards there will be a postride picnic.“I would love to have a whole groupfrom Union County ride with me,”Anderson said. “The service membersneed to know when they come home, wewill support them.”For any who can’t come out to ride, anydonations can be mailed to the WoundedWarrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite300 Jacksonville, FL 32256. qDo You Know What GreatWater Tastes Like,Feels Like, And Smells Like?Ben Franklin Plumbing has helped their overstockeddistributor by making a 22 unit purchase at a greatprice and is passing the savings on to you.$2195only 22 in stockat this great priceSave money andsave time by notbuying bottledwater!Whole Harmony Clean, odor free, delicious water throughoutthe whole house• Significantly reduces bad taste and odor by filtering outchlorine and chloramines that are in your tap waterthroughout the whole house• Less wrinkled skin by eliminating chlorine from yourbaths and showers• Extended life of your fixtures, faucets and pipes byeliminating chemicals in your water• 10 year warranty40 YEAR ANNIVERSARYServing Charlotte since 1971If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay!*704-323-8048www.benfranklinplumbingcharlotte.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 11

DARSTMay isMelanomaAwarenessMonth!Call for Your Skin Exam TodayStock up!2 locationsto serve You!11024 Golf Links DrCharlotte(I-485 & Providence Rd)704.321.derm (3376)DeRmATologymonthly specials onsun screen & skin care productsMarc Darst, M.D.Board CertifiedDermatologist1995 Wellness BlvdMonroe(across from Target)www.darstderm.comMelanoMaMole CheCksskin CanCersCreeningsskin CanCersurgeryPsoriasiseCzeMaWartsaCneBotox ®latisse restylane ®NewsTutorFest and supplydrive make a differenceCentral Academy seniorlaunches two programsto earn girl scout goldby Virginia Franconews@unioncountyweekly.comCentral Academy Senior Jessie Brewerhas her eyes on the prize – the Gold Award– the highest and most prestigious awarda Girl Scout can earn. A scout since theage of 5, Brewer has worked diligently formore than ten years, rising through theGirl Scout ranks.To be eligible for this prominent award,Brewer had to make plans and implementtwo distinct projects that accordingto Girl Scouts of the USA “make a markon your community that creates a lastingimpact on the lives of others.” Enrolled inthe Teacher Preparatory program at CentralAcademy, Brewer quickly recognizedan opportunity to make a difference atWesley-Chapel Elementary, where sheworks with fourth-graders as part of herschool internship.TutorFest a Resounding A SuccessPooling resources from Central Academy’sHonor Society, Brewer organizedTutorFest—four separate afterschooltutoring sessions to help children ingrades 3-5 to prepare for the state End ofGrade (EOG) exams. “Even though childrendo well in the classroom, I saw thatthey could use some extra help outside ofthe classroom,” Brewer said.TutorFest was a huge success, and evenextended to children at Rocky River Elementary.In total, 43 students benefitedfrom the assistance of 19 tutors. “Sometimesit’s easier for younger kids to learnfrom older kids outside the classroom,”Brewer said. “They look up to high schoolstudents.”School Supply DriveIn addition to TutorFest, Brewer isorganizing a school supply drive to benefitchildren at both Rocky River and Wesley-Chapelelementary schools. “Withthe economy being tight, it is not easy forall kids to get all the supplies they need,”Brewer said.Once the supply drive is complete, Brewerwill present her work to the Girl ScoutCouncil. She should learn by September ifshe has received this coveted award, just asshe is embarking on her Freshman year atGardner-Webb University. qThe Coolest, Hottest Place in Union CountyJoin Todayand Save!Located off Hwy 74 across the street from Lowe’son Hanover Dr in Monroe.www.monroeaquaticsandfitnesscenter.comPage 12 • May 13-19, 2011 • Union County WeeklyAerobics~Yoga~Fitness CenterKids Quest~TNTScuba Lessons~Summer CampOutdoor Waterpark~RacquetballPresbyterian Wellness CenterMassage Therapy~Water AerobicsCall now for your free tour!50 % OFFAny new joining fee - Now thru May 31, 2011MONROEAQUATICS & FITNESSCENTERWater ParkOPensMay 27CaLL 704-282-4680Turning 50?Schedule a Colonoscopy TodayEarly Screening Saves Lives!Pascale Anglade, MD Anthony Colvin, MDStephen Stephenson, MDGastrointestinal Disorders:Colon Cancer ScreeningIrritable Bowel (IBS) • Diverticulosis • Hepatitis • Liver DiseasePancreatic and Biliary DisordersOutpatient Endoscopy Centers:Charlotte, Huntersville, Monroe, Pineville, UniversityOpen Access Screening Colonoscopies*(*may not require office visit prior to procedure)Accepting Patients Age 16 & UpCarolina DigestiveHealth Associates, PA1663 Campus Park Drive, Suite D • Monroe3614 Providence Road South, Suite 100 • WaxhawServing Waxhaw, Marvin, Weddington & Wesley ChapelCarolinaDigestive.comAppointments 704-372-1615www.unioncountyweekly.com

Presbyterian Hospital has been namedone of the 50 best hospitals in America. *Based on national hospital rankings for quality patientcare, Presbyterian Hospital joins the elite 50 best listalong with nationally renowned medical centers suchas Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.Presbyterian Hospital is the only hospital in the regionon the “best hospitals” list for 2011. Thanks to all ofour staff for delivering exceptionally high-quality care.www.presbyterian.org/quality.*by Becker’s Hospital Review.www.unioncountyweekly.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 13

NewsWaxhaw on displayLocal artists show their talent as part of Springfestby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comScott Bland’s first exposure to photographycame as a little kid, when hisdad gave him a Polaroid for Christmas.Specializing in landscapes and natureshots, Bland honed his craft over thelast 35 years. Now residents will get achance to see his work during “Art atSenior Girl Scout Troop 91 earned their Harvest Awardby planting a vegetable garden at the Stegall Home inMarshville April 30. Girl Scouts Savanna Laney, CeliaMcCall, Christa Shirlen, Sarah Tucker, Megan Widener,Mallory Wilhelm and Sara Williams, assisted by SedrickFaulkner and Ronnie Collette, residents of the StegallHome, designed, built, and planted two small raisedvegetable gardens. The gardens included the residents’favorite vegetables of tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers.The girls enjoyed working with the residents and sharedin their excitement of growing fresh, healthy vegetables.The Harvest Award is part of the Girl Scout Journey forearning the Gold Award for these girls.the Museum”, a program put on as partof Waxhaw’s Springfest this weekend.“As an artist, I feel art is what makesus feel good about this crazy world welive in,” Bland said. “Everyday we’rebombarded by bad news, we look at TVand see violence around the world. Eachday it chips away a bit at our being. Art,be it music, fine art, photography or theperforming arts, is our escape,” Blandsaid.This year, Bland dedicated himselfto trying something a bit different. Hetakes shots of something every day, sayingit forces creativity.“I always carry my camera with me,”Bland said. “I’m the type of person thatwill get up at 4 a.m to catch a sunrise.”All total, there will be 13 artists atthe event, hosted by the Museum of theWaxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway from6:30 to 10 p.m.The event was organized by Waxhaw’sArts Council as a way to highlight localtalent and also add one more thing tothe multi-day SpringFest.“We have amazing artists here in townthat people just don’t know about,” ArtsCouncil President Lisa Thornton said.“With Springfest, people from acrossthe region will have an opportunity tocheck them out.”The Arts Council held a similar gatheringin December and Thornton saidthey hope to put on events at least threeto four times a year.“This is something we need as a community,”Bland said. “It’s a bit of anescape.” qPhotos courtesy of Robin BeachFootball Registration & CampsPRAA FootBAll IS tHeonly oFFICIAlPoP WARneR GRouPIn tHIS AReA oF unIonCountyPorter Ridge Football SeasonRegistration Now Open OnlineFootball Camps also available onlineNoN CoNtaCt Camp • 6/6/11 - 6/9/11Instructors are PR Head Coach Blair Hardin &Independence Head Coach Bill Geiler &PR Head Middle School Coach Mike VagnoneCoNtaCt Camp • 6/13/11 - 6/16/11Instructors are PR Head Coach Blair Hardin &Independence Head Coach Bill Geiler &PR Head Middle School Coach Mike Vagnonepop WarNer Camp • 7/18/11 - 7/21/11Instructors are the complete Pop Warner Coaching staffsFor Additional Information and Registration please visitwww.porterridgeaa.comPage 14 • May 13-19, 2011 • Union County Weeklywww.unioncountyweekly.com

NewsLandfill expansion an issue for county residentsVillage of Marvin, countyresidents concernedabout impactby Mike Parks and Mark DiBiasionew@unioncountyweekly.comThe location of a proposed landfillexpansion has one Union County townconcerned. The Marvin council unanimouslyapproved a resolution opposingMecklenburg County plans to expandthe Foxhole Landfill Tuesday, May 10.The resolution was sponsored by CouncilmanRoss Overby, who cited concernsof the close proximity to Six Mile Creek,a Heelsplitter watershed; the impact ofodors and emissions on abutting Marvinneighborhoods and the lack of communityinvolvement in the decision to expand.“This [landfill expansion] proposal wasnot well thought out”, said CouncilmanOverby said. “it was dropped on everybody– out the blue”. Overby outlinedhow Mecklenburg County had made the$15.1 million decision to expand the landfill;bypassing the Foxhole Landfill AdvisoryCouncil, a committee formed in thelate 1990s to serve as a liaison betweenarea residents and the Waste ManagementAdvisory Board.Overby spoke of attending the April 25FLAC meeting which he characterized asvery contentious and filled with angry residents.“The public were not allowed to speak,but eventually took over [the meeting]and demanded to be heard.” Overby said.“This landfill lies just beyond the trees,1600 feet from the homes in Firethorne[subdivision].”The landfill currently sits off U.S. 521/Lancaster Hwy. in Ballantyne. Countyofficials originally said the landfill wouldonly accept construction and demolitiondebris, but the Mecklenburg Board ofCounty Commissioners recently approveda $15 million expansion that will allow thefacility to accept residential waste.That proposal is officially off the table,however, according to MecklenburgCounty officials.Bruce Gledhill, the county’s solid wastemanagement director, said the county hasreceived a proposal from the SpeedwayLandfill group in Concord that would allowMecklenburg County to continue buryingresidential waste there, if Mecklenburgagrees to the fees. Speedway Landfill sentboth a one-year and multi-year proposalthat county leaders will have to consider,Gledhill said. The current contract expiresJune 30, 2012.With the end of the contract approaching,Mecklenburg County looked at threeoptions: renewing the agreement with theSpeedway landfill, expanding the Foxholelandfill and dumping residential waste inthe new site or approving a gasificationplant proposed for the ReVenture Parkrecycling facility that sits near the U.S.National Whitewater Center and usingFoxhole for what the facility can’t accommodate.With that proposal in hand, the countyis no longer considering using Foxhole forresidential waste, at least for now, Gledhillsaid.The ReVenture proposal would createa new facility where the 370,000 tons oftrash would be sorted, recyclables wouldbe extracted and the remaining materialswould be shredded and burned for energy.According to Tom McKittrick, presidentof Forsite Development, part of theReVenture team, the process would divert80 percent of waste from landfills andrecycle 40 percent of the material whilecreating enough renewable energy topower approximately 20,000 homes.“This whole project is about ensuringthat the maximum amount of waste possibledoesn’t go into a landfill and doessomething better than just sitting in ahole,” McKittrick said.However, if the ReVenture project iswww.carolinasrehabilitation.org/asapThere is a difference.Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program.The difference is our Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program (ASAP) which providesinstruction and opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to participate insports, recreational activities and outdoor adventures. ASAP supports and challengesathletes to achieve personal goals and inspires them to reach their fullest potential.Want a sneak peak inside our Adaptive Sports & Adventures program? Check us out atwww.youtube.com/carolinashealthcare keyword “ASAP” or scan the QR code below.www.carolinasrehabilitation.org/asapapproved, the facility will not be operationalby the time the Speedway agreementexpires, and Foxhole would need toaccept residential waste during the lapse.After the facility is finished, the Foxholelandfill would still be used as a dump –this time, for the residual materials leftover from the gasification process.The Foxhole Landfill Advisory Councilis scheduled to meet Monday, May 16, at7 p.m. at Elon Park Elementary School,11425 Ardrey Kell Road. The public iswelcome. qwww.unioncountyweekly.comUntitled-1 1Union County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 155/2/11 12:21 PM

NewsPark plan continues for Wesley ChapelGrant funding will be splitby Chris McFaddennews@unioncountyweekly.comWith a fresh new $100,000 in hand,Wesley Chapel’s pursuit of a village parkhas gotten that much closer to becominga reality.The village was recently awarded a$100,000 grant by the North CarolinaParks and Recreation Trust Fund that thevillage council plans to put to good use.“We’re very excited about the grant,”Mayor Pro-Tem and parks committeeWINDOWSSiding, Entry & Garage Doors6 MoNthsMINIMUMPAYMENTS,NO INTEREST**with approved creditliaison Sondra Bradford said.The village council determined some ofthe money will go toward purchasing theremaining land needed for the tentativelynamed Dogwood Park to be constructedon, while the remaining will be used forother projects related to the park.Wesley Chapel has already spent$750,000 to purchase 16 of the needed22 acres the park will eventually sit on.The remaining six acres will cost close to$300,000.“We will use a portion of the grantfunds to purchase the remaining 6 acresof property,” Bradford said.Chief Designer forWorld of WindowsCOmfOrt WOrlD 4000$189 WINDOW featureS• Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty• Lifetime Warranty on Labor• Lifetime Warranty onGlass Breakage• Tilt-in Sashes for Easy Cleaning• Lower Energy Cost• Beautify Your Home• See Sales Associate for Details****Lead safe work practice install is extra.We don’t just standbehind our windowswith the industry’sstrongest warranty,we stand on them!Locally Owned by TimWaddell and Jamie EllerBradford also indicated some of themoney will be spent to construct a pavedwalking trail around the pond, on anamphitheater and on necessary amenitiessuch as parking and restrooms.While the goal of building a park seemsto be picking up steam, the council stillneeds to make decisions on how to handlethe pesky problem of the beavers thatmake their home on the site where thepark will be developed.According to Bradford, the council isin the process of investigating whether tohire a trapper to rid the site of the beavers.If not removed the beavers could doSchool board approves local budgetState portion still up in the airby Brian Carltonbrian@unioncountyweekly.comUnion County’s School Board took astep toward finalizing their budget fornext year, agreeing to the terms countycommissioners had requested duringa Tuesday, May 10 work session. As itstands, the school district would receive$79,504,155 from the county, the samelevel as in the current year’s budget.That would include a $2.5 million cut,involving an 11 percent drop in centralservices staff, a 2 percent cut in maintenance,6 percent drop in furniture andequipment and a 60 percent cut in fundingfor media assistants. That would alsomean all elementary schools would losetheir media assistants for the upcomingyear. The cut also includes a 17 percentdrop in both master’s degree andnational board supplements, reducingthat from $1800 per year to $1500.“It’s a very harsh reality,” school boardanY SIZEWhite, Double-Hung Welded Sashand Frame Includes Bug Screen!*Up to 4’x6’$damage to park property.The next step in the process Bradfordpointed out is for the village council to seeka conditional use permit. A ConditionalUse Permit allows land to be used for projectsthe land was not initially zoned for.The Wesley Chapel Board of Adjustmentswill determine whether to grantthe permit.“Normally the village council decideswhether to issue Conditional Use Permits,but because the village council purchasedthe property the Board of Adjustmentswill decide whether to approve,”Bradford said.“Once approved, the village will initiatea search for a firm to manage the park’sconstruction.” qmember Marce Savage said. “I don’thave blinders on. This is my reality, it’shitting my house, my children have todeal with it.”Now the budget goes back to countycommissioners, who hold their nextmeeting Monday, May 16. If the commissionaccepts the school budget, thenat least the local portion will be lockedin for next year.Savage said the majority of the boardrecognized this was the best local budgetthey could ask for, with the county facingits own struggles for funding.The state portion of the budget maynot be known until June, as the Senateworks on finalizing their proposal. TheN.C. House released their budget lastweek, painting a grim picture for countyschools. In the House version, fundingfor new textbooks in Union Countywould be cut by 80 percent, with theBoard of Education barred from adoptingany new editions until July 1, 2013at the earliest. 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Providence(continued from page 1)designed carefully to meet specific ADAcompliance guidelines, including firealarm bells and a sprinkler system thatwould cost more than the trailer itself.Fire department representatives saidthe bottom line is that they need peoplesleeping in the fire station.To make the station suitable for overnightstay would require some extensiverepairs, including the addition of anoutside stairwell leading to the sleepingquarters. In addition to these repairs, thestation needs a new sprinkler system, anupgraded fire wall for protection and anincrease in the septic capacity.Parks reported that department officialsexpect that by the summer of nextyear, funds will be depleted. He also saidthat they do not yet know if they willbe getting any financial assistance fromMecklenburg County beyond a $25,600subsidy.Weddington council members wereconcerned about giving the money forthe repairs and what that might mean.“Either way you go, it’s a bad decisionfinancially,” said Mayor Pro Tem DanielBarry. “We could spend half a million onthe building and still have issues to dealwith.”However, town officials generallyagreed that terminating overnight staywas not an option.“The town of Weddington wants fourminutes to their doorstep when they dial911, and we’ve got to figure out how tomake that happen,” said Barry. “I don’tthink we’re prepared to remove overnightservice.”Weddington Mayor Nancy Andersonexpressed the importance of supplyingthe station with the funds. “That$450,000, to me, is not wasteful,” saidAnderson. “I know people think it’sbeing wasted, but it’s not.”To alleviate some of these issues and tohelp allow fire lines to be redrawn moreeasily, officials have been considering amerger between the Weddington, Providence,and Wesley Chapel fire departments.Some felt that this is a good ideathat will help continue quality serviceand resolve problems more smoothly.However, others are concerned aboutthe effects this merger may have on thedepartments.The differences in the culture andstaffing models of the stations were mentionedas potential problems. Andersonwas also concerned that, while WesleyChapel has a large volunteer base, themerger may scatter volunteers and discouragethem from continuing to workfor the fire departments.The boundaries cannot be changeduntil the beginning of the fiscal year,which is July 1. 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Around Town5.13-15.11Friday-SundayWaxhaw Foodand Drink Weekendall dayThe town of Waxhaw will host a celebrationwith an emphasis on local food. The eventbegins Friday night with a five course dinnerand wine at the Waxhaw Woman’s Club.Each course will feature food from localfarmers and will be prepared by chefs fromCharlotte’s International Culinary School.Friday night also features music from theUnion County Symphony, a raffle and artauction with proceeds going to benefitHabitat for Humanity. Throughout Saturdayand Sunday, there will be cooking classes,wine, beer and restaurant tastings, as wellas live entertainment, a Kids Zone and over100 art and craft exhibitors.For more information, call 704-843-2195ext. 226.5.14.11SaturdayNew Town Elementary School SpringFestival, 10 a.m.New Town Elementary will host a spring festivalfor anyone in the area. There will bethree bounce houses, a rock climbing walland carnival games such as Wheel of Fortuneand Plinko. Rock Store BBQ will also beon hand to provide food, along with Moe’sSouthwest Grill and Wesley Chapel Chickfil-a.1100 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, WaxhawCost: $5 through May 9, $7 day of theeventFor more information, call 704-290-1525.Stallings Arts and Music Festival4 to 8 p.m.Stallings will hold its annual Arts and MusicFestival at the town’s municipal park.Several local and regional musicians willperform.340 Stallings Road, StallingsCrossing Paths Grand Opening,5 to 9 p.m.Indian Trail will hold a celebration to officiallyopen Crossing Paths Park, the town’sfirst municipal park. The celebration will beginwith a ribbon cutting ceremony and awelcome from Indian Trail elected officialsand will include live music from the varietyband Too Much Sylvia, park games, giveawaysand an artisan market. The celebrationwill conclude with a fireworks show at9 p.m.For more information, visit www.indiantrail.org2011 Lincoln Reagan Dinner,6 p.m.The Union County Agricultural Center willhost the 2011 Lincoln Reagan Dinner forthe Republican Party. Sue Myrick will bethe event’s special guest speaker, with NCSpeaker of the House Thom Tillis as thekeynote speaker.Union County WeeklyCalendarEVENTS3230 D Presson Road, MonroeCost: $35 in advance, $40 at the doorFor more information, check www.ucncgop.org.5.27.11FridaySunset Series movie night7 to 11 p.m.The town of Indian Trail will hold the firstof its Sunset Series movie nights at CrossingPaths Park. Residents will get to watchthe movie Madagascar 2, while also havinga chance to explore the artisan marketset.OngoingCollecting used booksThe Library Association of Waxhaw is collectingused books from now until May 14,asking for any and all used books, from children’sstories to adult novels. The LibraryAssociation asks that donations be droppedoff at their address on Main Street.116 East South Main St., WaxhawFor more information, call 704-843-5715.News Briefs(continued from page 11)were Indian Trail council membersRobert Allen, Darlene Luther and JeffGoodall, Bob Klemas and Tyler Meeksfrom Just Chillin’, Jay Rabon fromElevation Church and members of theUnion County Chamber of Commerce.Indian Trail preparesfor park openingResidents of Indian Trail will get theirfirst look at the town’s Crossing PathsPark Saturday, May 14. Over the lastfew weeks, volunteers from across thetown have helped get the area ready forthe opening. The town’s Arts and HistoricalSociety placed their first displayof public art in the park, then BB&Temployees and their families plantedover 100 shrubs, trees and flowers.“The opening of Indian Trail’s firstpark is and has been a labor of loveby the entire community,” Indian Trailcouncil member Robert Allen said. “Thetown itself could not have achieved thisalone. If not for the help of our localCivic organizations and corporate sponsorsthis would still be a pipe dream.”The park’s grand opening will begin at5 p.m and stretch into the night, endingwith a fireworks display at 9 p.m.www.unioncountyweekly.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 21

OpeningFRIDAY, MAY 13Bridesmaids (r)everything must go (r)in a Better World (r)Priest (Pg-13)bOx OfficeweekenDtotAl(From left) Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig‘Bridesmaids’by Hugh Fishermovies@unioncountyweekly.comWhere to begin with “Bridesmaids,”the new movie co-written by, and starring,Kristen Wiig of Saturday NightLive?When I was a kid, I’d take differentcolors of Play-Doh and smush themtogether. Eventually, all that would beleft was a ball that wasn’t really onecolor or another, just a mass of severalcompeting shades.That’s “Bridesmaids,” which can’t figureout if it wants to be a teen grossoutmovie or a romantic comedy, andends up being a weird hybrid of the two.Maybe I wasn’t in the right frame ofmind for this mad dash of toilet humor,sex jokes, over-the-top characters andhammy acting.We’re supposed to feel sorry for Annie(Wiig), whose life is in the toilet rightnow. Her cake shop has closed and theclosest thing she has to a boyfriend is awealthy sleaze who insults her. She nowworks in a jewelry shop where she’s forcedto act out sentiments of eternal love andfriendship she doesn’t believe in.Page 22 • May 13-19, 2011 • Union County WeeklyWhen her childhood BFF Lillian(Maya Rudolph) announces she’s gettingmarried, Annie’s excited to be themaid of honor – that is, until Helen(Rose Byrne) shows up. Helen is Lillian’snew friend, a wealthy, catty womanwith a competitive streak.The two begin jockeying for Lillian’saffections and the right to help plan thebest wedding ever. Along the way, wemeet the other bridesmaids, who fit arange of female stereotypes that wouldmake my more feminist friends burst ablood vessel or two.And here’s the problem: This moviecan’t decide if it’s about Annie gettingher life back together or Annie planninga wedding.We get food poisoning and losingbowel control in the middle of thestreet, moms and preteens droppingGrade: H out of 4MPAA Rating: R for some strong sexuality,and language throughoutCast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose ByrneGenre: ComedyStudio: Universal PicturesF-bombs on one another and lots that’smeant to gross us out. I’m fine with toilethumor when that’s the movie’s mainobject. With “Bridesmaids,” there’s toomuch that’s cloyingly sweet mixed withtoo much that’s really gross for me to beentertained.I’m not going to go into the poor editing,the random location shifts and thegratuitous shoehorning of ‘90s bandWilson Phillips into a cameo. (I’massuming Wiig is a fan.)On my way out of the theater, I wasasked if I thought Wiig would start toget some serious roles now that she’sstarred in and written this film. I thoughtback to the scene where one bridesmaidrelieves herself in a sink and I thought,“She’s got a prayer.”Still, there are some honest-to-Godbelly laughs in this movie. And I likethe movie’s sarcastic take on extremewedding rituals, like a bridal showerwhere puppies are given away as partyfavors.If you try to take this movie seriously,you’ll be disappointed. If you like themovies that fellow SNL alum Will Ferrellmakes, you’ll be right at home.But if you go anyway and end up hatingit, to quote Wilson Phillips, “You gotyourself into your own mess.”So did Wiig. Let’s see if she can dobetter with her next movie. q1. thor (PG-13)$65.7m2. FAst FIVe (PG-13)$32.4m$65.7m$139.8m3. JumPInG the broom (PG-13)$15.2m $15.2m4. somethInG borroWed (PG-13)$13.9m $13.9m5. rIo (G)$8.5m$115.2m6. WAter For elePhAnts (PG-13)$6m $42.1m7. mAdeA’s bIG hAPPY FAmIlY (PG-13)$4.2m $47.1m8. soul surFer (PG)$2.3m9. Prom (PG)$2.2m$36.9m$7.6m10. hoodWInked too! hood Vs. eVIl (PG)$2m $6.9mOn videO May 17AlAbAmA moon (PG)I WAnt Your moneY (PG)the mechAnIc (r)the rIte (PG-13)the roommAte (PG-13)VAnIshInG on 7th street (r)Tv On dvdAll in the FAmily:the Complete ninth SeASonthe BioniC WomAn: SeASon 2FlAShpoint: the third SeASonroyAl pAinS: SeASon tWotim & eriC AWeSome ShoW,GreAt JoB: SeASon 5the Wild thornBerryS: SeASon 1www.unioncountyweekly.com

‘Thor’by Tim Rossmovies@unioncountyweekly.comThe latest Marvel film is thunderingits way into the franchise pantheon offan boy favorites. While “Thor” hasn’tyet reached the heights of “SpiderMan” or “Iron Man” in popularity, thefilm about the iconic god of thunderhad the third largest opening in Marvelhistory.The film diverges in large ways fromits comic book incarnation, but thecreators, including director KennethBranagh, stay faithful to the core tenetsof the story.Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is the greatestwarrior in the otherworldly land ofAsgard and son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins),and is essentially a mere mortalwithout his magical hammer, Mjolnir.He’s a vain and overly proud young manbent more on destruction than diplomacyas a path to power.Faithful to the Marvel telling, Thoris exiled to earth after his arrogant,aggressive behavior strains peace relationswith the Frost Giants, Asgard’sancient enemies.His expulsion to earth through somesort of wormhole is viewed by scientistsJane Porter (Natalie Portman) andErik (Stellan Skarsgård), who had beeninvestigating atmospheric phenomena.They soon find themselves helping thisintriguing, strange-talking newcomerwho says he’s from another realm.Other elements retained from thecomic franchise include Thor’s adoptedbrother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), paintedin this film with a nicely complex brush.Elements that have been left out includeThor’s dual existence as a mortal doctornamed Blake who can transform intoa hero when needed. Gone, too, is thebackstory of his birth and upbringing.“the Perfect comedy”MAx ROsENHAus, WJLB-FM“laughter from beginning to end...i definitely recommend seeing this film!”EATHARON TAYLOR, THEYBF.COMChris Hemsworth and Anthony HopkinsAsgard, as a realm in another part ofspace and, perhaps, another dimension,is a nifty way for us to accept notionsof alien visits, as is explaining physicalphenomena through mythology. Thorexplains to Jane that magic and scienceare one and the same in Asgard.Grade: HHH out of 4MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intensesci-fi action and violenceCast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins,Natalie PortmanGenre: Action/AdventureStudio: Paramount PicturesMovies“GET READY FOR WILL FERRELLLIKE YOU ’ VE NEVER SEEN HIM!A PERFORMANCE THAT RINGS TRUEIN EVERY DETAIL.”- Peter Travers,“THE WILL FERRELL MOVIEYOU MUST SEE. ”- David Walters,“ ★★★★.”1/ 2- Troy Patterson,“Thor” tells a compelling story of aman who can only find his true worthwhen he learns more about what it is tobe a man. Still, it’s a big-budget summerblockbuster offering, so even a filmmakeras classically trained as Branaghsticks close to blockbuster formula. Thefilm is loaded with action sequences,special effects and a sexy physicist. Willa Hollywood filmmaker ever cast a regular-lookingperson as a brainiac?This film entertains on many levels,from a strong cast to a story that bothintroduces the franchise in a comprehensibleway and sets it up nicely forThor’s next appearance in the futureMarvel offering, “The Avengers.”Viewers don’t need to know the firstthing about the comic book character toenjoy this story and the special effectsdon’t hurt. I enjoyed the use of 3-D hereperhaps more than I ever have. Insteadof constantly bombarding us with projectiles,the most compelling use of the3-D technology, at least for me, wasduring the quieter moments. I rememberthinking to myself a few times thatit seemed as if I was looking through awindow at the actors, and I appreciatedBranagh for not forcing script elementsto accommodate 3-D.I suspect Thor will continue to poundhis way into box offices everywhere andMarvel Comics clearly has another hiton their hands. qTRISTAR PICTURES PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH STAGE 6 FILMS A T.D. JAKES/OUR STORIES FILMS PRODUCTION “JUMPING THE BROOM” MEAGAN GOOD TASHA SMITH JULIE BOWENMUSICPRODUCEDROMEO MILLER DERAY DAVIS VALARIE PETTIFORD BY EDWARD SHEARMUR BY T.D. JAKES TRACEY E. EDMONDS CURTIS WALLACE ELIZABETH HUNTER GLENDON PALMERSTORYBY ELIZABETH HUNTERSCREENPLAY BY ELIZABETH HUNTER AND ARLENE GIBBSDIRECTED BY SALIM AKILcheck local listings for theaters and showtimeswww.unioncountyweekly.comEXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS START FRIDAY, MAY 13AMC CONCORD MILLS 24Concord Mills Blvd & I-85 888/AMC-4FUNRegal Cinemas PARK TERRACE STADIUM 6Woodlawn @ Park Rd Shop Ctr 800/FANDANGO 4031#CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTEDMOBILE USERS: For Showtimes - Text EVERYTHING With Your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549)Union (704), (888), County (980) Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 23Charlotte WeeklyFri 5/13 • 2x6.125’’

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Metrolina Christian softballpoised to make first state title runby Aaron Garciaaaron@unioncountyweekly.comWhen Metrolina Christian Academy’s softball teambeat Charlotte’s Hickory Grove Baptist in the MetrolinaAthletic Conference tournament final on May 5, the2-1 decision sealed the Warriors’ sweep of the league’sregular-season and tournament titles. Both accomplishmentswere firsts for the Warriors, and the outbreak ofhugs and tears represented years of sweat and determination.But the Warriors also accomplished something elsethey’ve never managed to do.“It was a very good feeling,” said coach Ricky Broome.“As a matter of fact, the girls said, ‘Coach, this is the quietestwe’ve heard you all season’ after the win. I just hadto contain myself because they actually had me speechless.”It’s not that Broome wasn’t excited. Rather, he wastaking some time to reflect on the Warriors’ recent history.Since taking over as coach four years ago, BroomeMetrolina Christian softball stars (clockwise, from top) Cassi Carpenter, Mallory Broome, Nicole Willis and Bailey Bjorson hope to leadthe Warriors to a state title this year.has watched the team improve each season. Last year,the Warriors finally broke through and beat conferencestalwart Hickory Grove, but they fell in the first roundof the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association2A playoffs.Now, as the Warriors approach this year’s postseason,things are a bit different. Metrolina is 18-4 overalland 12-2 in league play, with its only private-schoollosses coming to their top two rivals: Hickory Grove andGaston Christian. The other two losses came to publicschoolpowers Concord and Cuthbertson. No shame inthat. Furthermore, the Warriors’ road to the conferencetitle was paved with potential pitfalls, but they bestedboth Charlotte Northside Christian and Hickory Grovein the semifinals and finals, respectively.“I just said, ‘Look at what you have accomplished inthe amount of time you have been playing together,”sports shortsRea View’s Bowser helps hoops teamThe Metrolina Havoc 9-and-under AAU basketball team recently won a pair of state championships.Team members include (front row, from left) Jordan McPhatter, Jacobi Hairston, Khalil Brantley,Trayden Williams; and (back row) Tremaine Lowery, Waxhaw third-grader Monty Bowser, KeyanMims and Chris Ford. Not pictured: Alex Kosareck, Jaylen Dibble, Dylan Jones and coaches QuincyMiller and Chris Wright.by C. Jemal Horton and Aaron Garciasports@unioncountyweekly.comA young Union County resident hasplayed a key role this spring on a statechampionship-winningbasketball team.Monty Bowser, a third-grader at ReaView Elementary School in Waxhaw, playsfor the Metrolina Havoc 9-and-under AAUsquad. On May 8 in Raleigh, Bowser andthe Havoc won their second state title ofthe season, this time playing “up” a levelto defeat the Queen City Athletic AssociationForce, 41-37, and earn the N.C. AAUFourth Grade/10-and-under Division IIchampionship.Earlier this year, the Havoc won the ThirdGrade/9U Division I AAU state championship.In addition to Bowser, the Havoc rosterfeatures Alex Kosarek, Dylan Jones, KeyanMims, Khalil Brantley, Jaylen Dibble, ChrisFord, Jacobi Hairston, Tremaine Lowery,Jordan McPhatter and Trayden Williams.Last year, the same core group of Havoc(see Step on page 26)players won the 8U AAU National Championship.In August, they’ll attempt to defendtheir national crown in the 9U championshipsin Orlando, Fla.Area athletes qualify for state track andfield meetMarvin Ridge made good use of its finalwarm-up for the Class 3A state championshipmeet when it performed well at lastweekend’s Midwest Regional. The girls teamtook first place with 108.33 points, morethan 20 points ahead of runner-up CharlotteCatholic (88). The boys team finishedin third place with 79 points, behind justWest Rowan (97) and Hickory Ridge (85).The top-four finishers in each eventadvanced to the 3A state meet, held Friday,May 14 at Greensboro’s N.C. State A&TUniversity, and Union County will be wellrepresented.Starting with the girls, Maverick MichaelaRankins qualified in the 200-meter dashand will team with Kaitlyn Vanderlaan,(see Shorts on page 26)Aaron Garcia/UCW photowww.unioncountyweekly.comUnion County Weekly • May 13-19, 2011 • Page 25

SportsStep(continued from page 25)recalled Broome of the postgame speechto his players.On May 11, Broome had regained hisvoice as the Warriors prepared for theirnext goal – winning a state championship.His commands boomed from cornerto corner at Indian Trail’s Edna LovePark, the Warriors’ home field, as playersfielded ground balls and cycled throughbatting practice.The goal, while lofty, seems like thenatural next step for the Warriors. Lastyear’s 14-10 record was nice but nowherenear where the team wanted to be, saidsophomore catcher Bailey Bjorson.“Being there last year, it was exciting,but losing the first two games (of theplayoffs) hurt us,” she said. “This year weknow we have to come out strong, and wehave to win.”Added the coach: “After last season,the girls came together and said, ‘We’vegot something to prove. This is our yearand we’re going to take it.’ They’re provingto everybody that they’re the team tobeat.”Much of that proof has come by wayof some lofty statistics. As a team, theWarriors are batting better than .300.Mallory Broome, the team’s pitcher andcatcher and two-time all-state recipient,is hitting .494 with 30 RBIs, 13 doubles,four home runs and 18 runs scored. Onthe mound, Mallory Broome has joined acelebrated group of Union County pitcherswith her 12-2 overall record (8-1 inMAC play), 0.69 ERA and 162 strikeoutsin 81 innings.Cassi Carpenter, the team’s secondarypitcher and full-time shortstop, has livedup to her all-state billing as well; she’sbatting .408 with 24 runs scored and hasstolen 15 bases on 15 attempts. In thecircle, Carpenter is 6-2 with a 1.52 ERAand 79 strikeouts. Teammate Bailey Bjorson,the Warriors’ sophomore catcher, isbatting .470 with 21 RBIs, seven doubles,five home runs and 22 runs scored.As a 2A private school, the Warriors areallowed to play seventh-graders on thehigh school’s varsity team. It’s a rule thatMetrolina Christian has taken advantageof over the years, as several of the Warriorswill finish their careers with six yearsof varsity experience.Their coach said the extra seasoninghas helped, but not as much as the unitythat has resulted from taking the fieldtogether for so long.“The maturity has come along,” he said.“They have that camaraderie together.”Added senior right fielder Nicole Willis:“We’ve had that bond for a while, soit’s easier to come together as a team.”As a result, the Warriors believe adjustingto their new role as the team everyoneis aiming to beat is also a bit easier.“Now that we’re the ones teams arecoming after, you want to have confidence(in your abilities), but you don’twant it to go to your head because thenyou start taking people lightly, and then,anything can happen,” Carpenter saidSo this season, the Warriors aren’temploying the just-happy-to-be-heremind-set. Instead, their coach is anticipatingopposing teams turning to buntsand base running to combat his daughter’sriseball, which has given opponentsfits all season.“We need everybody focusing andthinking on the same page,” he noted.The momentum the Warriors havegained with their recent success wouldbe a terrible thing to waste, and the teamhas no plans of doing so.“If we do well against (teams such asHickory Grove and Northside Christian),we know we’ve got a shot to go all theway,” the elder Broome said.“Just going to (the state tournament thisyear) isn’t going to be enough,” he continued.“Just getting to the final rounds isn’tgoing to be enough. (The players) want totake it all this year.”And that might leave everyone, includingthe players, speechless. qShorts(continued from page 25)Taylor Dove and Tynaya Walker in the4x100-meter relay. Taylor Berry will joinRankins, Walker and Dove in the 4x200.Marvin Ridge qualified another pair ofrelays; the 4x400 (Berry, Anna Lipocky,Dove and Brittany Fritz) and the 4x800(Fritz, Alden Kessenich, Ailish Dwyer andCaitlyn Colo). Berry and Lipocky will alsoperform in the 400, while Kessenich qualifiedfor the 1,600. Fellow Mavericks SarahFell and Hannah Frederick will each competein the pole vault while Dwyer advancedto the finals in the 3,200.The Weddington girls, which finishedfourth with 64 points, qualified eight athletesfor the state meet. Brianna Hoodwill compete in both the 100 and 200,while Mallary Price, Chelsea Matson andShannon Martin each earned a spot in the3,200 race. Fellow Warrior Carly Griffithwill join Martin, Matson and Price in the4x800.Parkwood’s Taliqua Medley also willmake the trip after qualifying in the 100hurdles and the 300 hurdles.In the boys competition, Marvin Ridgehad nine athletes qualify for the statemeet, while Weddington was right behindwith seven.Marvin Ridge’s Chris Colo will competein both the 1,600 and the 3,200 beforeteaming with Michael Colven, Alec Laneand Drew Buckley to take part in the4x800 relay. Colven will also join WillCottrell, Logan Jackson and Lane in the4x400 after competing as an individual inthe 800, along with teammate Chris VanGurp. Marvin Ridge had three other athletesqualify for individual events, includingLogan Jackson (400), Ronny Franklin(pole vault) and Carter Hill (triple jump).Weddington’s individual qualifiersinclude Brandon Little (100), MichaelPedemonte (400), Jonathan Bivens(3,200) and Cole Finch (300 hurdles andhigh jump). Will Chambers, Pedemonte,Little and John Michael Davidson willcompete in the 4x400, while Chambers,Bivens, Tanner Glackin and Reid Trexlerqualified for the 4x200.Parkwood’s Matthew Brantley will competein the shot put.The Class 1A and 2A Regionals will beheld Saturday, May 14.Baseball playoffs beginThe N.C. High School Athletic Associationbaseball playoffs begin Friday, May 13.Here’s a list of the match-ups for UnionCounty teams.In Class 4A, Charlotte Mallard Creek(20-6) will visit Sun Valley (9-15) while PorterRidge (13-9) will host North Mecklenburg(12-10). In 3A competition, HickoryRidge (16-11) will travel to Weddington(13-9), Parkwood (8-12) will visit CharlotteWaddell (3-15) and Marvin Ridge (15-9)will host Cox Mill (10-14).In 2A, North Lincoln (4-20) will pay a visitto Cuthbertson (23-2) and Piedmont (16-10) will travel to Salisbury (14-9). 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