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How’s the Weather?

Area History Government & Administration Fire Department Police Department Waxhaw’s New Police Department Is Designed To Grow With The Population

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Area Schools

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Drivers License & Registration Healthcare Post Office Landfills & Recycling Organizations & Groups Worship Waxhaw Animal Control Union County Animal Services Directory of Services Directory of Services Directory of Services

Area Events

ON THE COVER FOURTH OF JULY IS A HUGE EVENT FOR THE TOWN OF WAXHAW. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SHOW UP TO JOIN IN THIS OLD-FASHION STYLE CELEBRATION. THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE GIVES A GREAT VANTAGE POINT FOR THOSE WANTING TO WATCH ALL THE HAPPENINGS OF THE PARADE AS IT WINDS THROUGH THE DOWNTOWN STREETS. AFTER THE PARADE, THE FESTIVITIES CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH AN AFTERNOON BEACH PARTY, A FREE CONCERT, AND FIREWORKS AFTER SUNSET.

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Welcome to Waxhaw I’d like to welcome you to Waxhaw, North Carolina and hope you’ll take this opportu-

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nity to learn about our town and the lovely residents in it. We have a wonderful historic downtown, established in 1889, that is filled DAUNE GARDNER WAXHAW MAYOR

with lively specialty shops and restaurants.

You’ll find a lot going on in our downtown

that is fun, family-friendly and energetic. It is a pleasure to be the Mayor of a community like Waxhaw. Our lovely town is full of so much history and heritage not only in the structures and environment of our historic downtown, but also in the Veterans Day Ceremony

heritage of the families that have been here for many generations and continue to be active members of our community.

At the same time, we also welcome the new families that have joined us here in Waxhaw in the last 10 - 15 years – families who have chosen the Waxhaw lifestyle as their own. I am so proud of our town and the people in it, and I am delighted to welcome new residents and visitors alike to the wonderful town of Waxhaw.

12 Days of Christmas

Daune Gardner, Mayor

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Phone Numbers & Links FIRE • POLICE • AMBULANCE . . . 911

MEDICAL CMC - Waxhaw .............................. 704-667-6800 www.cmc-waxhaw.org CMC - Union .................................. 704-283-3100 www.cmc-union.org

Waxhaw Police Department ........... 704-843-0353 (non-emergency) www.waxhaw.com Waxhaw Community Fire Department & Rescue Squad ............................ 704-843-4001 (non-emergency www.waxhawvfd.org Union County Sheriff's Office ......... 704-283-3789 (non-emergency) www.co.union.nc.us Union County Emergency Management ............... 704-296-4296 After Hours ........................................ 704-289-1591 www.co.union.nc.us North Carolina Poison Control Voice/TDD/TTY ............. 1-800-222-1222 Union County Crime Stoppers ....... 704-283-5600

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Women and Children's Center at CMC-Union ....................................... 704-512-4355 www.carolinashealthcare.org/cmc-union-womenchildren-center?hcmacid=a0bi000000Gx8hg Novant Health Matthews Medical Center ............................... 704-384-6500 www.novanthealth.org Carolinas Chiropractic And Spinal Rehab .......................... 704-243-1010 www.carolinaschiropractic.com

Waxhaw Town Hall ........................ 704-843-2195 Town Manager .............................. 704-843-2195 Town Clerk ...................... 704-843-2195 ext. 222 Tax Collector ............................ 704-843-2195 ext. 223 Planning & Community Dev. ....... 704-843-2195 ext. 2 Public Service Department ....... 704-843-2195 ext. 4 Events ................................. 704-843-2195 ext. 226 Building Inspections ........... 704-243-3276 ext. 231 Waxhaw Animal Control ....... 704-243-2195 ext. 3 Cemetery Manager .......... 704-843-2195 ext. 282

Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine .......................... 704-384-8640 www.nhwaxhawfamilyandsportsmedicine.org

Waxhaw Library ............................. 704-843-3131 www.union.lib.nc.us

Novant Health Medical Plaza-Monroe ...... www.novanthealth.org

Waxhaw Reading Room Used Bookstore ............................. 704-843-2665

Union County Health Department .. 704-296-4800 www.co.union.nc.us/Divisions/PublicHealth.aspx

National Suicide & Crisis Hotline .... 800-784-2433

Waxhaw Family Vision Care .......... 704-843-3053 www.waxhawvision.com

NC Center for Missing Persons ...... 800-522-5437 Do-Not-Call Registry ...................... 888-382-1222

Hospice of Union County .............. 704-292-2100 www.houc.org

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JAARS ........................................... 704-843-6048 Museum of the Waxhaws ............. 704-843-1832 Mexico-Cardenas Museum ........... 704-843-6045 Museum of the Alphabet ............... 704-843-6066 Cane Creek Park .......................... 704-843-3919

UNION COUNTY www.co.union.nc.us Union County Property Tax Office .. 704-283-3746 Union County Public Works ........... 704-296-4210 Union County Register of Deeds .... 704-283-3727 Union County Parks & Recreation . 704-843-3919 Union County Board of Elections ... 704-283-3809 Union County Animal Services ... 704-283-2308 Union County Social Services ........ 704-296-4300 Union County Public Information ... 704-283-3687 Union County Fire Marshall .......... 704-283-3524 Union County Veterans Services ... 704-283-3711 or 704-283-3744 Union County Public Schools ....... 704-296-9898 www.ucps.k12.us Union County Main Library ........... 704-283-8184 www.union.lib.nc.us

TRANSPORTATION

TELEPHONE

Amtrak .......................................... 704-376-4416 Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport ........ 704-359-4000 Monroe Regional Airport ................ 704-289-5546 Charlotte Area Transit System ....... 704-336-RIDE

Windstream Windstream.com Residential service ......................... 704-847-4828 Business service ............................ 704-847-9055

Travel & Road Conditions ................... 511 NC State Highway Patrol ............... 800-233-3151 Department of Motor Vehicles ....... 704-283-4264 Motor Vehicle Registration ............. 704-283-4113

Utilities

CABLE Time Warner ...................................... 704-289-3168 www.timewarnercable.com

ELECTRIC Duke Power .................................... 800-777-9898 www.dukepower.com Union Co. Power Cooperative ........ 704-289-3145 www.union-power.com

NATURAL GAS NCNG/Piedmont Natural Gas ............ 800-275-6264 www.piedmontng.com

Union County Chamber of Commerce ................ 704-289-4567 www.unioncountycoc.com

Heritage Propane .............................. 800-532-6141 www.heritagepropane.net

Humane Society of Union County .. 704-283-9126 www.hs-uc.org

Southern Gas Company .................... 877-415-7468 www.holp.com/SouthernGasCompany

Union Co. Community Arts Council .... 704-292-2100 www.unionarts.org

Monroe Oil Company (heating oil) ..... 704-289-5438 monroeoilinc.com

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Verizon (Monroe/Wingate/Central Union County) www.verizon.com Residential service ......................... 800-483-4300 Business service ............................ 800-483-5300

Trans-World Satellites ....................... 704-283-8137 transworldsat.dishontheweb.com

WATER/SEWER Union County Public Works ................ 704-296-4210 www.co.union.nc.us

WASTE COLLECTION & RECYCLING To sign up for waste collestion and recycling services, contact the Town of Waxhaw’s Public Services at. ............................... 704-283-7539 ext. 4 Schedule for collection: Roll-Out Garbage - Once a Week - Friday (Curbside) Recyclables - Once a Week - Friday (Curbside) Yard Debris - Once a Week - Monday (Curbside)

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Population

11,295 2013 estimate

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Union County Population

212,756

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North Carolina Population

9,848,060

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51.6%

48.4%

FEMALE POPULATION

MALE POPULATION

Percent of Population by Age Group (2010) Under 5 years Persons Under 18 Years Persons 65 years and Over Median Age

8.8% 34.6% 7.0% 34.5

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Population Mix (2010) White Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Asian

82.1% 11.2% 6.4% 2.0%

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Veterans (2009-2013)

675

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95.5%

55.0%

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HIGHER, AGE 25+

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER, AGE 25+ 2009-2013

2009-2013

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Total Waxhaw Land Area

15.2 Square Miles

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$77,467 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Waxhaw Annual Budget Town of Waxhaw Tax Rate

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Housing

(2009-2013)

Total Housing Units Homeownership Rate Persons per Household Persons below poverty level

3,517 2010 88.2% 2009-2013 3.02 2009-2013 5.1% 2009-2013

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$6,404,318

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.34¢ per $100 valuation plus $40.00 annual solid waste fee for developed residential lots.

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Union County Tax Rate

.665¢ per $100 valuation

Mean Travel Time to Work Workers age 16+

30.2 minutes

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Where Is Waxhaw?

Within 20 miles of the bustling city of Charlotte, NC, Waxhaw is located on the southwest corner of Union County in North Carolina and very close to the border of South Carolina.

Surrounding communities include Marvin, Mineral Springs, Wesley Chapel, and Monroe.

Access to Waxhaw is made easy by NC 75 and NC 16 which intersect at the center of Waxhaw’s downtown area. Waxhaw also provides easy access to the major interstate systems of I-485, I-85 and I-77, making regional travel simple.

Waxhaw and Union County has some of the highest rates of growth in the United States, and Waxhaw has seen a major construction boom since 2000. Many new residents live in Waxhaw and work in or around Charlotte.

Waxhaw has large areas of natural habitat and green space including parks and gardens that are perfect for get togethers with friends and family. The area is also well-known as an equestrian community. Here you’ll find peaceful living combined with convenient access to some of the state’s metropolitan centers, its beaches or its mountains.

How’s the weather?

211

average sunny days per year

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average inches of snowfall per year

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Waxhaw enjoys a comfortable climate. The climate is ideal with an average temperature of 57 degrees and average rainfall of 46 inches per year. Mild spring and autumn days allow year-round seasonal pleasure. The sun shines an average of 211 days making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities of all kinds. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 35 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90° degrees, making summers warm and humid.

The coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 32 degrees.

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AREA HISTORY The first commercial gold mines in the United States were in North Carolina Many people have learned about the history of the great California Gold Rush in school, but many are unaware of the major role that the state of North Carolina played in the early development of the gold mining industry.

and mechanical separation of the gold from mineralized deposits.

Although a large number of the skilled mine laborers headed west with the gold rush, there were those who stayed in North Carolina to work the mines.

In 1799, gold was discovered in North Carolina by twelve-year-old Conrad Reed. Not knowing the 17pound rock was worth any value, the family used it as a doorstop for three years.

In the Waxhaw area, Howie Gold Mine was opened in 1848, eight years before the discovery of gold in California. Located just outside the town limits and known as the Colossus mine, this was one of North Carolina's largest and most productive gold mines.

Soon, word began to spread about the discovery of gold in the area and many people came to claim their share of fortune.

At the most productive time, Howie Gold Mine employed 100 workers. Mining was extremely dangerous and many accidents resulted in maiming injuries or even death. The lodes were quickly exploited and an estimated $250,000 was mined in 1854.

The state of North Carolina possesses the title of having the first commercial gold mines in the United States.

For a time before the Civil War, mining was the second most important economic activity and had a huge impact on settlement and growth in the central part of North Carolina. By 1832, more than fifty mines were in production in the state with over 25,000 people working the mines.

North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia produced nearly all the gold that was being circulated in the country for a period of time before the frenzied rush to California in the mid-1800’s.

With the amount of gold discovered in the

southeastern part of the United States, Congress approved construction of new mints and assay offices in the south. In 1837, the Charlotte Mint was one of three new mints built and opened and began minting coins in 1838.

In 1885, Howie Gold Mine was re-opened after a hiatus that was brought on by the Civil War. After brief intervals of mining operations the mine closed in 1942. Today, the property is privately owned.

The experience and skills that were learned as well as the equipment used in the early years of gold mining in North Carolina played an important role in the innovations that were developed for the gold mines on the west coast. These included hydraulic mining, chemical baths

Total gold production of North Carolina from1799 through 1960 is estimated at 1,168,000 ounces with nearly 50,000 of those ounces coming from Waxhaw’s own Howie Gold Mine. n

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Government & Administration The Town of Waxhaw is governed by a Council/Town Manager format.

The Board of Commissioners sets the policy which the Town Manager carries out. The Town Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the town. This governing body consists of the Town Manager, the Mayor and five Commissioners. They all work together to make decisions in order to maintain and improve the safety and well-being of the community and economic development. Each Commissioner is elected to a four- year term and elections are held every two years. This process allows for overlapping terms.

Town Hall 317 N. Broome Street PO Box 6 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2195 Fax 704-843-2196 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm www.waxhaw.com The Board of Commissioners meet on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of every Month @ 6:30pm At The Museum of the Waxhaws 8215 Waxhaw Highway Waxhaw, NC 28173 The public is invited to attend Elected Officials Mayor - Daune Gardner 704-843-2195 ext 27 mayor@waxhaw.com Mayor Pro-tem Michael Stewart 404-787-9989 mike.stewart@waxhaw Commissioner Paul Fitzgerald 704-843-2195 paul.fitzgerald@waxhaw.com Commissioner John Hunt 704-843-2195 john.hunt@waxhaw.com Commissioner James D. Warner 704-843-2195 james.warner@waxhaw.com

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Deputy Clerk Patty Fitzgerald 704-843-2195 ext. 221 patty.fitzgerald@waxhaw.com Human Resources/ Web Administrator Wendy Davenport 704-843-2195 ext 240 Fx: 704-243-3276 wdavenport@waxhaw.com Tax Collector Ann Sutton 704-843-2195 ext. 223 asutton@waxhaw.com Assistant Tax Collector Paula Kee 704-843-2195 ext. 228 pkee@waxhaw.com Technology Manager Nicholas Bahnweg 704-843-2195 ext. 224 nbahnweg@waxhaw.com Events and Promotions Manager Lisa Hoffman 704-843-2195 ext 226 lhoffman@waxhaw.com Events and Promotions Assistant Kayla Harrity 704-843-2195 ext. 235 kharrity@waxhaw.com Building Inspections Chief Inspector William Whaley 704-843-2195 ext 231 wwhaley@waxhaw.com

Commissioner Steve Maher 704-843-2195 steve.maher@waxhaw.com

Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Officer Daniel Pruss 704-843-2195 dpruss@waxhaw.com

Town Administration Interim Town Manager Gregory Mahar 704-843-2195 gmahar@waxhaw.com

Permitting Tech Debra Leftwich 704-843-2195 ext 234 dleftwich@waxhaw.com

Town Clerk Melody Shuler 704-843-2195 ext. 222 mshuler@waxhaw.com

Permitting Tech Amy Merrill 704-843-2195 ext 233 amerrill@waxhaw.com

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Public Services Department 402 Brevard Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 Ext. 4 Fx: 704-843-7355 Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Director of Public Services Todd Matthews 704-843-7439 tmatthews@waxhaw.com

Parks & Recreation Meeting

Photo provided by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

Boards & Committees The Waxhaw Town Board of Commissioners believes that all citizens have the right to participate in making town decisions. By being appointed to town boards, citizens are able to help make valuable decisions about and for the Town of Waxhaw. The Board of Commissioners make appointments at different times.

Administrative Assistant & Cemetery Manager Marion Morton 704-843-7439 ext. 280 mmorton@waxhaw.com

If you are interested in serving on a board, complete the Appointment to Town Boards Application. Your application will remain active for two years.

Planning and Community Development 316 North Church Street PO Box 617 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2195 ext. 2

ABC Board Second Monday of the Month @ 6:00pm The Meeting Place 209 S. Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Director of Planning and Community Development Greg Mahar 704-843-2195 gmahar@waxhaw.com Planning and Zoning Administrator - Lori Oakley 704-843-2195 loakley@waxhaw.com Planner II - Lisa McCarter 704-843-2195 lmccarter@waxhaw.com Planner II - Chris Rice 704-843-2195 crice@waxhaw.com GIS Planner - Maxx Oliver 704-843-2195 moliver@waxhaw.com Trash Collection & Recycling To sign up for waste collection and recycling services, contact the Town of Waxhaw's Public Services at 704-843-2195 Ext 4

Beautification Committee First Monday of the Month @ 4:00pm The Meeting Place 209 S. Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Board of Adjustment Third Tuesday of each quarter or as needed @ 6:30pm Museum of the Waxhaws 8215 Waxhaw Highway Waxhaw, NC 28173 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Third Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30pm The Meeting Place 209 S. Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Planning Board Third Monday of the Month @ 6:30pm Museum of the Waxhaws Auditorium 8215 Waxhaw Highway Waxhaw, NC 28173 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Waxhaw Historic Preservation Commission 2nd Thursday of Month @ 6:30pm Town Hall 317 N. Broome St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Small Town Main Street Program

Fire Department The Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is a volunteer organization that functions because of the people who volunteer their time to provide fire protection and emergency medical first response. This department has proudly served the community since 1954 and was one of the first volunteer departments in Union County.

Small Town Main Street Program Waxhaw was designated as a Small Town Main Street Community in 2009. The goal is to provide support and opportunities for local downtown businesses using an established program offered through the N.C. Department of Commerce, Office of Urban Development.

This is a voluntary effort led by community members that either work, own properties, live, or are interested in redeveloping downtown Waxhaw into a prosperous, vibrant, downtown that supports both the local community and brings outside resources and customers.

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Police Department P.O. Box 305 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0353 Fax: 704-243-2144 Drug/Crime Tip Line: 704-843-7179 Emergency: 9-1-1 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Chief of Police - Michael Eiss 704-843-2195 Ext. 262 meiss@waxhaw.com

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Waxhaw’s New Police Department Is Designed To Grow With The Population WRITTEN BY REBECCA T. DICKINSON

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A twenty-first century building – complete with a simulator room and GoPro® camera – connects the Waxhaw Police Department with the town’s growing population.

The 27,000 sq. ft. building, which cost $3.5 million in renovations, is expected to meet the needs of the police department and public programs of today and in the coming years. By having enough space within the two-story building, the police department has plenty of room to expand in the future.

According to Waxhaw Police Chief Michael Eiss, the new building offers the opportunity for better training for police officers, space for public programs, interview rooms for witnesses and suspects, and a larger and more secure evidence room.

The building allows the police department to grow with the town. Eiss said that the new building should meet the needs of Waxhaw’s growing population for the next 50 years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Waxhaw experienced 14.6 percent population growth from 9,859 people in 2010 to 11,295 in 2013.

“As the growth comes into town, we want to maintain the pace of that growth, so that we’re not getting behind and are able to maintain the quality of life we have right now,” Eiss said.

Renovations for the new police station began in October 2013 and police staff moved in during April 2014. The former police station was located in a shopping center giving the staff of 27 very little personnel room.

“We didn’t have space for a lot of equipment,” Eiss said. “It had to be put in storage. We had to use other agencies’ equipment.”

The Town of Waxhaw purchased a “shell of a building”.

According to Eiss, the downstairs foyer was the only concrete floor in the structure. Originally, the building was meant to provide space for doctors’ offices and pharmacies. The location at 3620 Providence Road South sits across from other doctors’ offices. But, when the need for a police station in town was necessary, the town worked with general contractors, Edifice Inc., for the renovations.

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Police Chief Michael Eiss

Photo by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

with furniture and a toy box. Eiss said that this room provides a safe space for abused victims, including children.

“The building sat vacant from 2006 until we started on it,” Eiss said.

CarolinaWeekly reported on May 5, 2014 in “Waxhaw Police get a New Home” that the Town of Waxhaw paid $171,586 to Creech & Associates for the design, $141,611 for furniture and kitchen appliances, $38,865 to attorneys and $38,865 for public art.

The new police department building also provides police officers with more uses and space for training.

“It’s a little less intimidating, so if we have rape victims or children that have been abused or molested, we can take them in there and hopefully make it a little more pleasant experience,” Eiss said.

In the past, Eiss said that the police officers have had to use the services of the Treehouse in Monroe. While the department still uses the services sometimes, the soft interview room saves officers drive time and provides victims a safe space in Waxhaw.

“I went around to all the police stations that were recently built and got ideas from them,” Eiss said.

Fitness Room

Training Room

Eiss and the police department worked with the Town of Waxhaw, general contractor, Edifice and architect firm, Creech and Associates, to add two holding cells; larger evidence room, armory; two interview rooms downstairs for patrol; a hard interview room for standard suspects, and a training room.

According to Eiss, one of the biggest challenges for the police department is maintaining to keep up with Waxhaw’s population. Two rooms in the building separate the Waxhaw police department from other stations. The new facility has a “soft” interview room complete

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The facility also has a simulator room. This provides the officers a unique training experience in the simulator room provided through a grant. Instead of a shooting range, officers can train in active scenarios with a GoPro® camera.

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“We can actually go into Waxhaw Elementary School and do an active shooter scenario,” Eiss said. “Film it, upload it to the simulator, and now you got a scenario every officer in the county can train on. That’s worth its weight in gold.”

The officers train with technology in real situations, such as a school shooting or traffic stops. This helps officers to fix mistakes now rather than later.

The police department maintains an active online pressence.

For more information, like the Waxhaw Police Department’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/waxhawpolice. n

SECURE & PROTECTED Our friendly, responsive service team is dedicated to providing comprehensive protection for your insurance needs.

As your Independent Insurance Agency we have access to the most respected insurance companies in the industry and can custom tailor a protection program that brings you the best policies at great rates.

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FAMILY FUN Waxhaw has an abundance of fantastic attractions and activities for everyone.

With seasonal events that highlight the best local treasures of the area and year-round quality attractions, a visit to Waxhaw will satisfy your need for family fun.

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE One of the most popular places in the town is the gentle sloping pedestrian bridge. Located in the heart of downtown, this town icon was built in 1888 when the railroad company built a rail line to Atlanta. Constructed of large timber trusses, the narrow bridge served automobile traffic on the then main road through town over the railroad line until approximately 1940, when it was designated for pedestrian use only. In 2007, the Town partnered with CSX railroad transportaion to renovate the bridge. Today, many people, young and old, climb the stairs to the top so they can stand on the wooden planks of the bridge and watch as a train passes under their feet.

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MUSEUM OF THE WAXHAWS This museum is brimming with collections that tell story upon story of the humble beginnings of the Land of the Waxhaws. Visitors can learn about the indians and the pioneers who gave birth to this burgeoning community, as well as this nation’s 7th President, Andrew Jackson, who grew up in the Waxhaw region. See many historic artifacts in the permanent and temporary exhibits. Step back in time as you stroll through the Secrest Homestead, a nineteenth century family residence log house with several outbuildings.

The Museum is open three days a week to the public with field trips and group visits occurring as scheduled throughout each week.

Hwy. 75 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1832 www.museumofthewaxhaws.com

MEXICO CÅRDENAS MUSEUM This museum is dedicated to former president of Mexico, Lázaro Cárdenas (1934-1940) and his love and commitment to the people of Mexico.

There is a bust of President Cardenas from sculpture Alan E. Baughman.

Displays include historical photographs which focus on Cardenas, books in many indigenous languages, outstanding folk art, interesting ancient pieces of jewelry and embroidered native costumes that can still be seen in Mexico villages today.

This museum is staffed by volunteers and is free to visit.

Monday–Saturday 9 am-noon, 1-4 pm Closed on major holidays

WATER TOWER This 49,000 stainless-steel structure looms over the downtown area with it’s close proximity to Main Street (Hwy. 75) and the railroad tracks that run through the center of town. It was built in 1940 by Taylor Water Works.

The tank was the town’s water supply for many years until new ground water tanks were bult on Sims Road.

Restoration work was completed by Utility Service, a water tank maintenance and repair company, in the early part of 2013. Repairs were made to the tank’s steel parts, joints, sway roads, manhole covers, gaskets and tank cover as well as sandblasting the interior and exterior of the tank. Utility Service will continue maintenance on it for 10 years.

JUG & WELL This large clay urn was originally used at the Rodman-Heath Mill. The 1899 mill was the town’s leading employer and played a vital role in the town’s economy for many years. In the mid1980’s the Jug was moved from the mill to the location of the current Dare Steele Memorial Garden. Around 2003 it was again moved to its current downtown location near the well. The well was originally dug circa 1900 to serve the trains and crews of the Depot and remained in use until the 1920’s. The current well replica, built in 1989, commemorates Waxhaw’s original community well which once stood near this spot.

6403 Davis Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6045 www.jaars.org

MUSEUM OF THE ALPHABET This one-of-a-kind 4,900 square foot museum tells the story of alphabet makers from ancient history to modern times. It details how languages are written, spoken, translated, and printed. Photographs, paintings, sculpture and weavings, quiz boxes and models help visitors grasp and appreciate the vast amount of information available. There are interactive displays that provide a mental challenge for adults and are intriguing for children. Monday– Saturday 9 am-noon, 1-4 pm Closed on major holidays

MILITARY WALL OF HONOR Created in 2004, this all brick structure salutes the brave men and women who have defended the freedoms we enjoy. Commemorative bricks and ceramic markers create an enclosure around the flags. Situated at the center of town, near the intersection of two busy State Highways, there are over 800 names on the wall with room for at least 1000 more. Annual Memorial Day and Veteran Day celebrations take place at this location as well as other special activities throughout the year.

The wall is maintained by the Waxhaw American Legion Post Auxiliary.

6409 Davis Road Waxhaw, NC 28173

100 Block of N. Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Waxhawmilitarywall.webs.com

R.J. BELK BUILDING Located in the heart of downtown Waxhaw, directly across from the Pedestrian Bridge, this historic building was home of the Belk Store from 1894 to 1938. The building served many purposes after the Belk store closed, most notable Gambles Drug Store.

In 1970, the Belk family donated the building to the Waxhaw Woman’s Club and restorations were made. Currently, the Waxhaw Woman’s Club rents out the building for community events, private parties, and special occasions.

HISTORIC DISTRICT The Waxhaw Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Residential architectural styles represented are Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, vernacular triple-A forms and Craftsman. Predominantly residential areas are located north and south of Main Street. In addition to the commercial and residential building types, outbuildings, churches, industrial buildings, a school and a water tower are also present in the district.

200 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 waxhawwomansclub.org

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WAXHAW LIBRARY The Waxhaw Branch Library has over 17,000 items, including books, DVDs, videos, books on tape and CD, young adult books, genealogy, CDs, CDROMs, magazines, newspapers and more. There are seven computers for adults and two computers for children, in addition to two online public access computers. The Waxhaw Branch Library serves Waxhaw, Mineral Springs and the southwest region of Union County.

It’s conveniently located near downtown in the Historic District. The Library Association of Waxhaw is working hard to raise funds for a newer, larger facility.

WAXHAW READING ROOM BOOKSTORE This store is sustained by contributions of money, books, and volunteer time.

The bookstore accepts used book donations and in turn resells the books to the public. All proceeds are directed to the Waxhaw Library to support a new larger town library and associated operational costs. Waxhaw Reading Room Used Bookstore offers a wide variety of books at discounted prices.

The inventory changes daily as your friends and neighbors bring in their used books. The store moved its location in the summer of 2014.

509 South Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3131 www.union.lib.nc.us

201 W South Main St., Suite B Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2665 www.libraryassociationof waxhaw.org

ANDREW JACKSON STATE PARK Located just south of Waxhaw, in Lancaster County, SC, this state park is dedicated to the U.S. President, Andrew Jackson. With 360 acres, there is a combination of history, art and family fun. The lake is small but peaceful and quiet with no gas motors allowed. You can fish or rent one of the paddle boats for a fun-filled day.

Other park amenities include nature trails, campground, picnic facilities, replica of a late 18th-century one-room schoolhouse, and an amphitheatre. The museum is highly educational with hands-on activities.

196 Andrew Jackson Park Road Lancaster, SC 29720 803-285-3344 www.southcarolinaparks.com/ andrewjackson/introduction.aspx

CANE CREAK PARK With 1,050 acres of land, this is the largest recreation facility in the county.

A number of activities are available to the public including hiking trails, bike trails, camp sites, cabin rentals, boat rentals, beach and swimming area, volleyball courts, and a miniature golf course. You can even bring your horse and enjoy a day of riding the horse trails and then spend the night under the stars at one of the five horse campsites.

5123 Harkey Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3919 www.co.union.nc.us/divisions/ parksrecreation.aspx

WAXHAW SKATEBOARD (SK8) PARK This park officially opened in 2006. It’s conveniently located in downtown Waxhaw next to the David G.Barnes Children's Park.

Features include a nice bowl, a few rails, 4 foot mini pipe, 4 foot quarter pipe, kickers, funbox, and a small beginners park. All users of the park must wear a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads. Free Admission. For questions about the park please call the Town of Waxhaw Public Service Department at 704-843-2195 Ext. 4.

South Caldwell Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

BIKE DEPOT

Operation Reach Out

Local. Fresh. Delicious.

A community bike shop serving all your cycling needs

A Christian organization helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those in our community.

1308 Miller St. • Monroe, NC 28111 704-289-4237 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm

Finders Keepers Resale Store 122 WEST NORTH MAIN STREET WAXHAW, NC 28173 704.256. 4126 www.bikedepotwxw.com Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5:30PM Sunday 11AM-3PM • Closed Mondays 18

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201 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5236

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T-TH 5-9pm | F-Sat 5-10pm | Sun Brunch 11am-2pm

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Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm • Sat 9am-2pm Donations Appreciated!

Parks and Recreation Department 3620 Providence Road South PO Box 6 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 ext. 278 Fx: 704-843-2196 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Director of Parks and Recreation - Natalie Jackson njackson@waxhwa.com DAVID G. BARNES CHILDREN’S PARK This downtown park received a facelift complete with new playground equipment with a railroad theme. It was dedicated in honor of David G. Barnes in 2009. Mr. Barnes devoted over 28 years of public service to the Town of Waxhaw as a public school teacher at Waxhaw Elementary as well as being elected Mayor Pro Tem and a Commissioner.

215 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 HARVEY CLAY NESBIT PARK Located near Kensington Elementary school, this 60-acre town park includes soccer fields, baseball fields, picnic areas, and a playground. It was dedicated in honor of Harvey Clay in the spring of 2010. He provided 17 years of dedicated service to the students of Union County as Principal of Waxhaw and Western Union public schools.

1304 H.C. Nesbit Road Waxhaw, NC 28173

Pottery • Jewelry Iron • Metal • Glass Wood Work • Garden Art

TOWN CREEK PARK Waxhaws newest park, Town Creek Park, officially opened in October 2014 and also featured the opening of 12 Mile Creek Greenway. This 6.6-acre park is part of 19 acres promised 10 years ago to Waxhaw for public parks by Diamond Oak Development Inc., of the Prescot subdivision located across the street from the new park. The trails of the park connect to the Carolina Thread Trail which links 15 counties throughout North and South Carolina with 220-miles of trails and greenways.

Located adjacent to the Prescot Subdivision on Waxhaw-Marvin Road

Home Decor • Rugs • Upholstery Custom & Ready-Made Window Treatments Paint Couture Distributor & Classes Clothing • Jewelry • Handbags Wine Shop with Wine and Craft Beers 2416 PROVIDENCE RD S • WAXHAW, NC 28173 704-843-4438 w w w. S o u t h e r n S t y l e D e s i g n s . c o m Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm • Sat 10am-6pm Photo’s by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws Waxhaw • North Carolina

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AREA EVENTS LIVING IN WAXHAW IS A BIT LIKE BEING ON A PERMANENT VACATION. THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY. SURE, THE RESIDENTS WORK HARD, BUT WHEN THEY HAVE A CHANCE TO RELAX AND PLAY, THERE’S NO NEED TO LOOK OUTSIDE THE AREA FOR GREAT FOOD, QUAINT CHARM AND BIG FUN. SPRING FEST This free festival is held in May in Downtown Waxhaw. This family fun event features over 100 artists and crafters, kids zone, live entertainment and a huge assortment of food. The event takes place over a two day weekend and draws over 10,000 people. The event is rain or shine and free to the public.

QUEEN’S CUP STEEPLECHASE

Jammin’ by the Tracks

Girls On The Run Event

The Queen's Cup is like no other sporting and social event in the Charlotte region. This is a family event and thousands of people come to see some of the most athletic thoroughbreds compete at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.

Beyond the excitement of the races, families and friends enjoy mingling and socializing, Jack Russell Terrier races, hat contests, and tailgate contests. This event is always held the last Saturday in April. For more information visit www.queenscup.org

WAXHAW TOWN & COUNTRY 5K RUN This event is hosted by The Waxhaw-Weddington Sunrise Rotary Club.

Hundreds of participants race through the streets of Waxhaw as they pass by historic houses and local businesses. Along with the 5K race there is a 1/2 mile fun run and a fitness walk. An awards ceremony follows the race with trophies presented to the top overall male and female finishers as well as age group awards. For more information visit www.waxhawrun.com or www.wwsrotaryclub.org Fourth of July Parade

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PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES The Town of Waxhaw is steeped in military history and very proud of its military service members, both past and present. Local military personnel are honored on Memorial Day, Patriot Day and Veteran's Day with a remembrance ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor in downtown Waxhaw. With a strong partnership between the Town of Waxhaw, American Legion and local business leaders, each ceremony is educational in nature. Everyone is welcome to attend these events.

JULY 4th PARADE and FIREWORKS

Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Christmas Parade

Waxhaw is perhaps best known for the July 4th parade and fireworks show.

The parade takes place on Main Street in Waxhaw and is attended by over 12,000 enthusiastic revelers. The celebration continues with the Waxhaw Beach Party in the afternoon hours with live music and delicious food. The day culminates in the evening with a fireworks display that is sure to light up the sky.

AUTUMN TREASURES This two day event, held in October, highlights some of our finest local artisans and crafters. Other features include live entertainment, a food court featuring hot dogs, smoked turkey legs, funnel cakes, shaved ice and much more. If that’s not enough to get your taste buds watering there’s even a Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-off where you can enjoy some of the best local BBQ around.

For the youngsters there’s the Kidz Zone with rock climbing, pony rides, and inflatables. Make sure you don’t miss the car show where you can see polished chrome lining the street.

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Waxhaw Easter Family Fun Day

Spring Fest

Autumn Treasures

Waxhaw First Friday

JAARS Day

MAIN STREET EVENTS First Fridays occur the first Friday of the month from April thru December. These events provide an opportunity for Waxhaw’s downtown establishments to stay open later so more people can explore what the local merchants have to offer. Each months is based around a theme and merchants host events that are tied to the planned theme.

Spring Promotion is a great event that features local retail specially designed to help you spruce up your home and your image.

Jammin’ by the Tracks Concert Series features live music with historic downtown Waxhaw as the backdrop. Held every Friday night June through August, spectators enjoy these family-friendly concerts by local singers and bands.

National Night Out is an annual event held nationally on the first Tuesday in August. Neighbors come together with local law enforcement agencies to raise crime and drug prevention awareness and to send a message to the criminals that the communities are organized and are fighting back to discourage criminal behavior.

This safe and fun event is a great opportunity for you and your family get to know the public servants that are dedicated to keeping you safe.

Dickens of a Christmas Living Windows will take you back in time and renew your imagination as your stroll past storefront windows in historic Waxhaw. Each window features actors in costume depicting a scene from the Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol. Enjoy Christmas music, carolers, hot apple cider, hot cocoa, and more.

JAARS DAY JAARS is a nonprofit organization committed to speeding Bible translation for all people. Four times each year, hundreds of people gather for JAARS Day - a free Saturday event designed for you and your family to learn more about worldwide Bible translation and the organizations support services. All JAARS Days begin in the morning and last four to five hours. This is a weather permitting event. To learn more call 1-704-843-6130 or visit www.jaars.org

12 DAYS OFCHRISTMAS Begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the weekend before Christmas. Special events include live nativity scenes, the Polar Express train, carriage rides on Friday and Saturday nights and more. Check the Towns website for details: www.waxhaw.com Holiday Festival of Lights begins the Friday after Thanksgiving with over 75,000 lights sparkling and twinkling through downtown Waxhaw. The Holiday Festival of Lights has grown over the past few years with new displays and more lights added. Santa makes a special appearance on this evening for the kids to tell him their Christmas wishes.

GingerSnap 5K & Girls on the Run includes over 1500 runners taking to the streets of Waxhaw during the GingerSnap 5K and Girls on the Run race on the first Saturday in December.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party is a town-sponsored party held the first Friday in December. Waxhaw residents are invited to enjoy a Christmas dinner courtesy of several Waxhaw area restaurants, camaraderie, entertainment and Christmas cheer.

Waxhaw Christmas Parade is held downtown on the second Sunday in December and features local school marching bands, and entries and floats by hundreds of businesses and members of the community. After the parade, kids can have a snack with Santa and check in with him one last time before Christmas.

Santa's Ride Thru the Neighborhoods is a partnership with the North Pole and the Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department. Santa makes an appearance in 31 Waxhaw neighborhoods the week before Christmas. Due to his hectic schedule, Santa doesnot stop in the neighborhoods but drives by waving and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

A PLACE WHERE THE WELCOME IS WARM AND THE EVENTS ARE COOL Photo’s by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

12 Days of Christmas

Union County Parade of Breeds

Senior Christmas Party

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INCUBATOR FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS SEES GROWTH WRITTEN BY REBECCA T. DICKINSON

Waxhaw business owner, Karen Johnson, is the force behind Waxhaw Entrepreneurs (WE), the business incubator that has taken shape in Waxhaw over the past couple of years.

Johnson and the Waxhaw Business Association (WBA) began the program to help those people that are interested in starting a business. According to Johnson, WE also served as a way to help people struggling in the economy.

“Initially, we wanted it to be a place people could come get help and utilize the WBA,” Johnson said. “Everything you could think of that a new business would need, we had somebody to represent the WBA with that position, which also in turn helped them get clients.”

Since its beginning, the Town of Waxhaw and members of the WBA have contributed time, materials and space to help potential business owners. WE calls them, “clients.” It is a community organization and non-profit business incubator.

WE lets businesses use its space at 216 W. North Main Street in downtown Waxhaw for meetings or as a business space.

For the most part, the space is used for free or rented at a low cost because of how WE is funded and supported through the WBA. Currently, the Waxhaw Farmer’s Market is one of the businesses using the space for monthly meetings.

Six primary mentors from the WBA donate time to lead seminars or workshops about legal matters or business plans with WE clients. The number of clients varies

depending on who WE is helping and the time of year. According to Johnson, some clients will come up with great ideas and then realize they require more than originally expected.

“Instead of talking about what your business should look like, let’s talk about what you’ve done already,” Johnson said.

“Where are you getting stuck at? Which piece of this doesn’t work? Once you get stuck on one thing, it seems like you’re in a circle and you can’t get out of it. If somebody else looks at it, they might say, ‘There it is.’”

By working with the Town of Waxhaw and the WBA, WE combines people, resources and space. Resources include mixing the computer age with traditional brick-and-mortar businesses.

Johnson said that WE also helps clients - some of whom include established, but struggling businesses - embrace online options.

“You need a forum or someone to bounce ideas off of,” Johnson said. “There are coaches who know how businesses have struggled. It helps the established businesses be a little bit more conscious...computers and all of the technology makes it hard to connect if you’re still doing business the same way.”

Local business owner, Shane Fraser, helps WE clients connect their businesses online through social media like Facebook and LinkedIn. He also advises them about which websites to avoid.

Author, Elizabeth McFadden, has led seminars with WE

Karen Johnson

Monthly WE meetings are held at the CMC Emergency Hospital Community room in Waxhaw.

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about what language to use online to get attention. This includes keywords. According to Johnson, she will lead another seminar in spring 2015.

Besides growth and incorporating technology into its program, WE has also had success with tech-based businesses in Waxhaw. Johnson said that getting businesses like Ken Adleglass’ Waxhaw Kid Coders brings the twenty-first century to Main Street in a way few other towns offer.

Adleglass is an example of WE’s successful clients. He rented WE’s downtown space until he opened his own office.

Waxhaw Kid Coders helps children learn about future business opportunities, and experience technology in a way “kids don’t learn about in a book,” Johnson said.

“When they can relate the information to something they’re doing, they’re learning without even realizing it,” Johnson said.

Adleglass provides a variety of services from teaching community courses about computer safety to one-on-one computer skills at an alternative school.

Clients come from all backgrounds, training and expertise. Some, who have been told they’re “too old to work” and have lost their jobs, give a lot to WE through advice and leadership. Ambitious college graduates also work with them.

“The economy is affecting different types of people, including those with successful careers and have lost them,” Johnson said. “They have expertise and they’re educated.”

An incubator is like learning to ride a bike with training wheels.

The benefit of starting with an incubator, like WE, gives clients the chance to start a business with little money. Natalie Biaz, a graduate of the Art Institute of Charlotte, had wanted to open a bakery in Waxhaw. With the help of WE, she learned that there is a need and want for a bakery, but she did not find the space that she wanted.

“She is currently in the Charlotte area, but she is keeping that connection with Waxhaw,” Johnson said.

WE keeps her informed as to available space, but it also helps her with catering opportunities in Waxhaw. She recently catered a WBA monthly breakfast meeting.

WE is open to helping new clients or open to mentors with expertise for potential business owners.

The WE invites anyone interested in starting a new business, needing help with an existing business or those who would like to mentor small businesses.

For more information, visit http://waxhawentrepreneurs.com/.

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Area Schools Union County Public Schools 500 N. Main Street • Suite 700 Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-283-3733 www.ucps.k12.nc.us ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS >>> Kensington Elementary 8701 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1500 kees.ucps.k12.nc.us New Town Elementary 1100 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1525 newtown.ucps.k12.nc.us Rea View Elementary 320 Reid Dairy Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1524 reaview.ucps.k12.nc.us Sandy Ridge Elementary 10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1505 sres.ucps.k12.nc.us

The legacy of each community and it’s businesses today greatly depend on the workforce of tomorrow. Union County Public School system and the Town of Waxhaw recognize that quality education and adequate training are crucial to the economic vitality of community. Top - rate educational opportunities span from preschool through graduate studies are readily available throughout the area.

Waxhaw Elementary 1101 Old Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1590 wxes.ucps.k12.nc.us

Western Union Elementary 4111 Western Union School Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704- 843-2153 wues.ucps.k12.nc.us

Marvin Ridge Middle 2831 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1510 mrms.ucps.k12.nc.us

Weddington Elementary 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 704-849-7238 wdes.ucps.k12.nc.us

Wingate Elementary 301 Bivens Street Wingate, NC 28174 Phone: 704-233-4045 wges.ucps.k12.nc.us

Parkwood Middle 3219 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-764-2910 pwms.ucps.k12.nc.us

Wesley Chapel Elementary 110 Potter Road South Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-296-3081 wces.ucps.k12.nc.us

MIDDLE SCHOOLS >>>

South Providence Middle 500 South Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1580 sps.ucps.k12.nc.us

Cuthbertson Middle 1520 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-296-0107 cms.ucps.k12.nc.us

Sun Valley Middle 1409 Wesley Chapel Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 Phone: 704-296-3009 svms.ucps.k12.nc.us

HIGH SCHOOLS >>> Cuthbertson High 1400 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-296-0105 chs.ucps.k12.nc.us Marvin Ridge High 2825 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1520 mrhs.ucps.k12.nc.us Parkwood High 3220 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-764-2900 pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us Weddington High 4901 Monroe Weddington Road Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 704-708-5530 wdhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOL >>> South Providence 500 S. Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1580 sps.ucps.k12.nc.us

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Cuthbertson High School Celebrates

Drivers License & Registration Driver's License Office 3122 US 74 West • Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-4264 NC Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency 622E W. Roosevelt Blvd. • Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-4113 New residents who plan to drive must obtain a NC driver's license within 60 days.

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Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teen drivers. Using research as a guide, State Farm® is dedicated to improve teen driver safety by engaging teens while they learn to drive in a supportive and positive way.

Cuthbertson High School was one of 100 winning schools earning a $25,000 grant for its participation in the State Farm’s “Celebrate My Drive” campaign during the month of October 2014. Cuthbertson High was among 3,283 registered

high schools across the nation and acquired enough safe driving commitments during a 10-day period to maintain a spot in the top 100 and secure a $25,000 grant.

The high school plans to use the grant towards student and staff initiatives, instructional resources, and safe driving programs.

This community celebration of safe driving habits emphasizes the benefits of safe choices as teens celebrate the freedom that comes with getting a driver’s license.

UCPS outperforms state average as ACT scores increase Results from the ACT college readiness exam showed that the average test scores for the 2014 graduates of the Union County Public School district rose in English, math, reading and science. The overall composite increased from 19.9 in 2013 to 20.3 in 2014.

In addition, UCPS outperformed the state in all areas.

The ACT consists of curriculumbased tests in four areas: English, math, reading and science. It is designed to measure the skills needed for success in first year college coursework.

If you have moved to the area from another North Carolina county, you have 60 days to get another license with your new address.

New residents must also register their vehicle(s) before the reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your former state expires (usually 30 days).

An annual inspection is required.

For more information go to: www.ncdot.org/DMV

World Record Attempted

In celebration of Arbor Day, the Waxhaw Beautification Committee attempted to beat the world’s largest tree hug record! The event took place in October, 2014 at the United Methodist Church. Those who participated hugged a tree for 125 seconds in recognition of Waxhaw’s 125th Anniversary. The weather did not cooperate for the event and the world record was not broken that day. However, 125 tree huggers of all ages had a great time showing their appreciation and love for trees.

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HEALTHCARE Waxhaw is a community that has many resources and facilities to meet residents’ essential health and wellness needs and more - emergency services, physicians, dentists, therapists, wellness and fitness centers. And what’s not available within the town limits, residents can find just minutes away.

CMC-Waxhaw, Union County's first free - standing emergency department, opened in 2012. CMC - Waxhaw operates as an extension of CMC- Union in Monroe, with advanced diagnostic imaging, board-certified emergency physicians and a helicopter pad for high-level trauma patients. The first of its kind in Union County, the emergency department brings hospital-level emergency care to families of the Waxhaw area. Its 25,000 sq. ft. includes: eight treatment rooms, including one designated as a trauma / resuscitation room; two observation beds for patients who need additional examination and treatment; a full-range laboratory services; a community room that is available free for meetings of civic and business organizations; and on-site medical practices including Medical Group of Waxhaw, Charlotte Medical Clinic, Union Obstetrics & Gynecology, Union Surgical Associates, Union Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists, and Waxhaw Pediatrics.

Also available and dedicated to the overall health and well-being of Waxhaw and its surrounding area is Novant Health. Numerous facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished Novant as a healthcare leader for the residents of the southern piedmont region of North Carolina. Novant Health Family & Sports Medicine offers services such as primary care, newborn care / pediatric and adolescent, physical therapy, and women’s health. Located within 30 minutes from Waxhaw is Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. This hospital provides a wide range of health services including emergency services, maternity care, surgery, cardiac and cancer services. In addition, the hospital offers outpatient services and high-level diagnostic capabilities.

Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab is committed to improving your health and maintaining the lifestyle you enjoy. Dr. Jones focuses on finding the true cause of the problem instead of just merely treating symptoms. They provide high-quality, personally tailored and affordable pain management and chiropractic care that is specifically targeted to your wellness needs by using highly-effective techniques and services. [continued on page 26]

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For all of your family vision needs, Waxhaw Family Vision Care strives to provide the highest quality of eye care and eyewear in Waxhaw and the surrounding area. Dr. Robert Cureton and the entire staff are fully committed to you and your family’s quality of life through your eye health and vision wellness. Services range from thorough eye health examinations with diagnostic equipment to treatments of eye diseases, conditions or problems. You can also be assured of the latest advances in eyewear technology, with the highest quality materials and products for all types of vision correction.

CMC - Waxhaw 2700 Providence Rd., South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ................ 704-667-6800 www.cmc-waxhaw.org CMC - Union 600 Hospital Drive Monroe, NC 28112 ................ 704-283-3100 www.cmc-union.org

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1224 W. Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110 ................ 704-296-4800 www.co.union.nc.us Union County Department Of Social Services Monroe NC 28110 ................. 704-296-4300 www.co.union.nc.us Hospice Services of Western Union County

We proudly welcome Dr. Emily Gilbert to our Chiropractic Team • Back & Neck Pain • Bulging Discs • Scoliosis • Sports Injuries • Sciatica • Headaches

703 W. South Main Street Suite D Waxhaw, NC 28173 ............... 704-292-2100 www.houc.org WAXHAW’S CHIROPRACTOR

Carolinas Chiropractic And Spinal Rehab 101 Waxhaw Professional Park Dr., Ste D Waxhaw, NC 28173 .............. 704-243-1010 www.carolinaschiropractic.com Novant Health Family & Sports Medicine 3614 Providence Road, Suite 200 Waxhaw, NC 28173 .............. 704-384-8640 www.waxhawfamilyphysicians.com Waxhaw Family Vision Care 3909-H Providence Road South

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DID YOU KNOW }

Andrew Jackson’s picture is on the $20 bill even though he detested paper money

Jackson was opposed to the issuance of paper money by state and national banks after he took a financial loss from devalued paper notes. He laid his trust in gold and silver as currency. It’s ironic that Jackson not only appears on the $20 bill, but his portrait in the past has also appeared on $5, $10, $50 and $10,000 denominations in addition to the Confederate $1,000 bill.

Source: www.history.com

524 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2138 1-800-ASK-USPS www.usps.com

Landfills & Recycling Landfill Office .................................... 704-233-5334 Recycling ........................................... 704-233-9289 Litter Control ..................................... 704296-4210 Union County Public Works owns and operates a construction and demolition landfill, and a solid waste transfer station located at 2125 Austin Chaney Road. For the convenience of County residents, Public Works also operates six Satellite Collection Container Sites located in various locations throughout the County. These sites are generally open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:00am to 7:00pm.

Locations Union County Landfill 2125 Austin Chaney Rd., Wingate, NC 28174

HAIRCUTS • TEXTURE C O L O R • WA X I N G

Armfield Mill Collection Site 5109 Armfield Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28112 New Salem Collection Site 7910 Hwy 218, Marshville, NC 28103 Parkwood Collection Site 3214 Parkwood School Rd., Monroe, NC 28112

We are a full service salon offering the latest haircuts, styles, and texture services, for kids, women and men. Come and enjoy yourself in our friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

New Clients & Walk-Ins are welcome.

Piedmont Collection Site 3005 Love Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28110

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Sun Valley Collection Site 1407 Wesley Chapel Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079

210 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.FUZIONHAIRDESIGN.com

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Organizations & Groups Waxhaw is home to a number of clubs and organizations through which residents can volunteer their time, skills and resources – all for the betterment of the community.

American Legion Post 208 801 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC ............... 704-243-0600

Masonic Lodge 562 120 W. North Main Street Waxhaw ................... 704-843-5537

American Red Cross of Union County 608 E. Franklin Street Monroe, NC ............... 704-283-7402 www.unioncountyredcross.org

Nutrition For The Elderly 5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd. Mineral Springs, NC .. 704-283-3712

Autism Society of NC Union County Chapter unioncountyautismsocity@yahoo.com www.unioncountyautism.com Carolina Regional Mustang Club 704-572-0006 or www.ponytales.org Garden Club of Waxhaw .................................... 704-843-5931 Literacy Council of Union County 105 E Jefferson Ste # A Monroe ....................... 704-226-1425 www.literacyunion.org

Operation Reach Out 1308 Miller Street Monroe, NC .............. 704-289-4237 www.opreachout.org Turning Point of Union County PO Box 952 Monroe, NC .............. 704-283-9150 Crisis Hotline ............ 704-283-7233 unioncountyturningpoint.org Union County Chamber of Commerce 903 Skyway Drive Monroe ..................... 704-289-4567 www.unioncountycoc.com

Union County Community Arts 120 North Main Street Monroe, NC .............. 704-283-2784 www.unionarts.org Union County Habitat for Humanity 2520 W. Roosevelt Blvd Monroe, NC ................ 704-296-9414 www.unionhabitat.org United Way of Central Carolinas 102 E. Franklin Street Monroe, NC ................ 704-283-1537 www.uwcentralcarolinas.org Waxhaw Arts Council .................................... 704-843-5060 waxhawarts.wordpress.com Waxhaw Athletic Association 3525 Sandberry Drive Waxhaw, NC .............. 704-844-2241 www.waxhawathletics.org Waxhaw Business Association Waxhaw, NC .............. 704-575-0544 www.waxhawbusinessassociation.com

Waxhaw Italian Club www.facebook.com/WaxhawItalianClub Waxhaw Line Dance Club ................................. 704-843-9119 www.waxhawlinedancers.com Waxhaw Lions Club PO Box 512 Waxhaw, NC ........... 704-843-5537 or 704-634-1761 waxhawnc.lionwap.org Waxhaw Police Exporers ................................. 704-843-0353 Waxhaw-Weddington Sunrise Rotary Club PO Box 754 Waxhaw, NC ............ 704-618-8087 www.wwsrotaryclub.org Waxhaw Woman’s Club 200 East South Main Street Waxhaw, NC ........... 704-843-3495 waxhawwomansclub.org

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If you are looking for a dedicated Realtor® with extensive knowledge of Waxhaw and the surrounding areas to represent your best interests, please call me. I can help you buy or sell your horse property, land or residence, no matter how big or small!

Lisa Giovanniello - 704-264-4941

316 N. Broome St., Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.waxhawinfocenter.com

Worship Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran 416 E. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7411

Five Stones 216 W North Main St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0655 www.5stones.org

Banks Pesbyterian 10012 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-6705 www.bankspresbyterian church.org

Gentle Shepherd Assembly of God 3512 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0938

Bethlehem United Methodist 5300 Nesbit Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-764-3602 www.bethlehemchurch online.org Blessed Hope Baptist 3607 Andrew Jackson Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2553 blessedhopebaptistchurch.net Bonds Grove United Methodist 8215 Bonds Grove Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5231 www.bondsgroveumc.com Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 7513 Broomes Old Mill Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3610 Crossroads 5207 Monroe-Weddington Rd. Weddington, NC 28104 ph: 980-621-5606 www.xroadschurch.us Ebenezer AME Zion 6308 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5992 Faith Community 701 Howie Mine Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2085 Faith Soldiers Word Ministries 5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-567-2128

Glenstone Chapel Marvin Ridge High School 2825 Crane Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-644-8942 www.glenstonechapel.org Gospel Way Baptist 7310 Tirzah Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0664 Grace Community Cuthbertson High School 1400 Cuthbertson Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-321-9389 Grace Covenant Community 8923 Waltham Forest Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-321-9389 www.gracecarolina.org Hermon Baptist 9713 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4924 www.hermonbaptist.org

Mary Elizabeth Baptist 3703 Mary Elizabeth Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0888

Tirzah Presbyterian 7507 Tirzah Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2893

Mighty Fortress 6012 Brady Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1470 www.mightyfortresschurch.org

Union UMC 6315 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4209 www.unionumc.net

Mineral Springs United Methodist 5915 Waxhaw Monroe Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1430 Mt. Nebo Baptist 700 Miller Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0182 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Hwy. 16 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4530 Mt Zion Baptist Rehobeth Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4992 New Destiny Deliverance 5017 Waxhaw Marvin Rd Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1421 New Town Road Community 7513 Broomes Old Mill Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3610

Howie Baptist C 6401 Howie Mine Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4228 www.howiebc.weebly.com

New Unity AME Zion 7704 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3835

Immanuel Baptist 9112 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1159

Oak Grove Baptist 4013 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-283-6419 www.oakgrovebaptist.org

Jackson Baptist 306 N Church St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 252-534-1603

Walkersville Presbyterian 6204 Brady Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3612 Waxhaw Baptist 8213 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4822 www.waxhawbaptist.org Waxhaw Bible 6810 Pleasant Grove Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4514 www.waxhawbiblechurch.org Waxhaw Presbyterian 8100 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4685 Waxhaw United Methodist 200 McDonald St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3931 www.waxhawumc.com Wesley Chapel AME Zion 512 Howie Mine Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4328

Piney Grove Baptist 6712 Sims Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5100

King Memorial Baptist 701 E. Main St. (Hwy. 75) Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5251

Real Life 216 W. North Main St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7120

Liberty Hill Baptist 520 Billy Howey Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5906

Rehobeth Presbyterian 5919 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1299 www.rehobetharp.org

First Baptist 348 Providence S. Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-846-6770 www.fbcw.com

Marvin AME Zion 1525 Crane Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3611 www.mamez.org

Southern Baptist - Howie 6401 Howie Mine Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4228 www.howiebc.weebly.com

First United Presbyterian 7700 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4774 www.firstpcwaxhaw.org

Marvin United Methodist 9914 New Town Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4293

St. Margaret’s Episcopal 8515 Rea Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3523 www.saintmargarets.net

Fellowship Church at Wesley Chapel 1301 Redgate Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-0456 www.fellowshipchurchnc.org

Union United Methodist 4615 Ferguson Circle Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3163 www.waxhawumc.com

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Waxhaw Honors Fallen Veterans A rememberance ceremony was held December 13, 2014 at Waxhaw’s Military Wall of Honor as part of Wreaths Across America Day. Evergreen wreaths topped with red velvet ribbons were presented.

Photo’s by Jim Black, Land of the Waxhaws

Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Maine, found himself with a surplus of wreaths at Christmas, according to the organization's website. That year, the businessman decided to to use the extra wreaths to decorate headstones at Arlington National Cemetery, a practice that continued in subsequent years.

The ceremony gained national recognition in 2005 when a picture of headstones adorned in wreaths and blanketed in snow in the Arlington National Cemetery circulated on the Internet. The practice grew in popularity and in 2008 Congress declared December 13 as “Wreaths Across America Day”.

The Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, MER-NC-300 and the American Post 208 took part in the ceremony to ensure that veterans who lost their lives are remembered and honored.

Prepare a Personal First Aid Kit for Pets If you are like most pet owners, your pets are valued members of your family. It is a documented fact that many have risked life and limb to save their precious pets during a disaster. Statistically, however, it is more often small cuts and scrapes that occur that require immediate attention, rather than major disasters such as an earthquake or flood. For this reason, every pet owner should have easy access to a first aid kit specifically created for pets.

What would you need immediately if your puppy fell of the bed and started whimpering? You'd need a first aid kit for pets. Supposing your cat had an altercation with the neighbor's dog and the vet was twenty minutes away? You'd need a first aid kit for pets.

A well-stocked first aid kit for pets is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it could save your pet's life, or at least make him more comfortable, until you can get your pet to a veterinarian.

What should a first aid kit for pets include? To some degree, that will depend upon the type of pet. However, the basics include the following: 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Paw Tip Bandages (Knuckle) Roll of Tape Various Size Gauze Pads Instant Cold Pack Antibiotic Ointment Leg Splints/Tongue Depressors Sting Relief Pads

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Fingertip Bandage Elastic Bandages Examination Gloves Tweezers Alcohol Pads Cotton Swabs

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Stuart Rimmer MetLife Auto & Home Property & Casualty Specialist 101 W. South Main Street, Suite 7B Waxhaw, NC 28173 (O) 704-843-1133 (F) 855-235-5028 www.stuartrimmer.metlife.com

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ADOPT All our cats are anxiously waiting to be adopted! Whether you want a mellow lapcat or a bundle of energy, we will help you choose the cat that is right for you!

DONATE VOLUNTEER Covering medical costs, There are lots of ways pet supplies and food to help our cause, from are day to day expenses. raising awareness about We accept monetary & spaying/neutering, to non-monetary donations helping with fundraisers or which are tax deductible simply volunteering time to the extent of the law! to care for the kitties!

Waxhaw Animal Control 703 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2195 Ext. 3

Apply for a Dog License All dogs within the vicinity of Waxhaw are required to be licensed by the town on an annual basis.

Upon licensing an animal, the owner must show proof that the animal is current on rabies vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian. The yearly license date is from July 1 to June 30 the following year. To apply for a license, a Dog Registration Form must be completed.

DID YOU KNOW }

Andrew Jackson was the first U.S. President to be targeted in an assassination attempt

In 1835, as Jackson was leaving the U.S. Capitol, an unhinged house painter named Richard Lawrence was only a few feet away when he fired a pistol at the President. Luckily, the gun misfired. Mr. Lawrence then pulled out a second gun and squeezed the trigger. President Jackson’s life was spared, not once, but twice that night when the second gun also misfired.

The odds of both guns misfiring were found to be 125,000 to 1.

Source: www.history.com

DOG LICENSE FEES Non-Nutured/Spaded License Fee ........................ $5.00 Nutured/Spaded License Fee ................................ $3.00 For more information call 704-843-2195 Ext. 3 or go to: www.waxhaw.com

Union County Animal Services 3340 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112 704-283-2308 sheriff.co.union.nc.us/animalctrl.aspx Mon - Fri: 8:00PM-5:00PM • Closed Sat & Sun

Reporting Found and Missing Pets To report a missing pet you can email janethreatt@co.union.nc.us or Fax: 704-283-3599

Humane Society of Union County 704-283-9126 or www.hs-uc.com

Improve Your Pets Medical Service With The Right Veterinary Clinic Pets are a very important part of many people’s lives. Their care and selfless love makes even a difficult day better. It has been observed that the presence of a pet can release the stress accumulated over the day. It is important to note that animals should be treated and taken care of well to help them live a longer and happier life.

A veterinary practitioner needs to be qualified as well as understand the needs of the animal. They need to maintain a good relation with the animal and help diagnose the problem. Experience plays a huge role in the treatment and diagnosis process.

Any veterinarian with more experience in the field should be able to diagnose and provide medical solutions faster and more effectively.

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D I R E C TO RY O F S E RV I C E S

Directory of Services Bold Listing Indicates Participating Advertiser In This Publication * Indicates Waxhaw Business Association Member

Every effort has been made to insure accuracy to this list at the time of printing

Antiques *The Antique Clock Shop 202 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4120 www.waxhawantiqueclockshop.com *Waxhaw Antique Mart 101 S. Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2223 www.waxhawantiquemart.com

Art Galleries / Museums *Created in the Carolinas Artisan Co-Op 216 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-968-6726 www.createdinthecarolinas.com/ *Eight Legs Gallery & Divine Custom Frames (pg. 8) 310 E South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1662 www.eightlegsartgallery.com *Museum of the Waxhaws 8215 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1832 www.museumofthewaxhaws.com *Stewarts Village Gallery (pg. 19) 116 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5638 www.stewartsvillagegallery.com

Auto Service *Henn Automotive, Inc. (pg. 7) 1152 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2540 www.hennautomotive.com *Hook Tire & Service (pg. 4) 120 W. Waxhaw Pkwy.

Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3900 www.hooktire.com *S&S Trailer Sales & Service 4407 Helms Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0181 *Summerfield Tire & Service (pg. 5) 27299 Waxhaw Pkwy.

Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1288 www.summerfieldautoservice.com *Whitman's Detailing 8519 Whitehawk Hill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-328-3284

Beauty Salon *Fuzion Hair Design (pg. 29) 201 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-8280 www.fuzionhairdesign.com

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*The COLOR Bar..Hair Salon (pg. 1) 3905-B Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4000 http://thecolorbarhairsalon. mysalononline.com/

Business Support

*N2Publishing 1700 Tanglebriar Court Weddington NC 28104 ph: 704-650-1936 www.n2pub.com/ *NANZORIGINAL 6903-1428 Shannopie Drive Charlotte NC 28270 ph: 980-272-7359 www.nanzoriginal.com/ *Phonic Designs 2821 Twinberry Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-574-6033

*AdviCoach - John Bean 5801 Sharon Rd., Suite D Charlotte, NC 28210 ph: 980-335-0669 or 704-236-7843 www.johnbean.advicoach.com

*Social Networking Assistance/ SNA Today 4307 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-290-9371 www.snatoday.com

*Branch Office Solutions 4391 Indian Trail-Farview Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 ph: 704-814-4900 www.branchprint.com

*The Biz Well Corporation Concord, NC 28027 ph: 704-763-4087 www.gobizwell.com

*Chrono-Tek Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1016 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 800-586-2945 www.chronotek.net

*The Growth Coach 10612-D Providence Road, Suite 216 Charlotte, NC 28277 ph: 704-996-3935 www.thegrowthcoach.com/jpagano

*Client Linker P.O. Box 1322 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4635 www.clientlinker.com

*The Lion Marketing Group 1829 Dickerson Blvd, Suite 228 Monroe NC 28110 ph: 704-441-4010 www.lionmarketinggroup.com/

*Creative Plus PO Box 430 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-771-9547 www.creativeplus.com

*The Sign Factory 9123 Monroe Road, Suite 125 Charlotte, NC 28270 ph: 704-321-0040 www.thesignfactoryinc.com

*Cybertary 9716-B Rea Road, Suite 180 Charlotte, NC 28277 ph: 704-256-4717 charlotte.cybertary.com

*Top Ten Promotions, LLC 8708 Ellis Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-575-0544 www.toptenllc.com

*DM Sublimation, LLC 4909 Medlin Road Monroe, NC 28173 ph: 704-764-9386 dmsublimation.com

*TransWorld Business Advisors of Charlotte 11220 Elm Lane #200 Charlotte, NC 28277 ph: 704-826-7099 www.tworld.com/charlotte-south

*Idea Forge Studios, LLC 5413 Cotton Top Court Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-322-4500 www.ideaforgestudio.com *Independent Merchant Consultants 1104 Helen St. Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-562-6791 *James Baker Design 3513 Sandberry Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-604-2352 www.jamesbakerdesign.com *Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems 100 Bexley Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-330-3706 www.jamesbakerdesign.com *MEI Publishing, Inc. 1835 Charles Avenue Lancaster, SC 29720 ph: 718-548-4200 www.meipublishing.com/

*Umbrellus, LLC 5943 Weddington Road #101 Matthews, NC 28104 Ph: 704-771-1980 www.umbrellus.com/ *Zingle Media Ph: 704-488-3867

Child Care/Education *Learning Solutions Center 722 Tammy Dr. Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-408-2352 www.learningsolutionscenter.com/ *South Piedmont Community College ph: 704-272-5391 www.spcc.edu *South Providence School 500 S Providence Street Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 704-290-1580 http://sps.ucps.k12.nc.us/

*Waxhaw Child Development Center, Inc. 3930 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0925 or 704-283-6188 www.waxhawcdc.com

*Waxhaw Lions Club P.O. Box 512 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-635-8018 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ waxhaw/index.php

*Tar Heel State Title, LLC 1737 Ridgehaven Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4965 www.tarheelstatetitle.com

*Waxhaw Education Foundation 401 Givens Street Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 704-907-6542 www.waxhawelementarypta.com

*Waxhaw/Weddington Rotary Club P.O. Box 754 Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.wwsrotaryclub.org/

*Trevor Cole Commercial Corp.

7912 Winghaven Drive Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4446 www.trevorcolecommercial.com

Community Services

Events

*American Legion Auxiliary PO Box 775 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2544

*Charlotte Steeplechase Association, Inc. 6103 Waxhaw Hwy. Mineral Springs, NC 28108 ph: 704-843-7070 www.queenscup.org

*Autism Society of North Carolina Union County Chapter ph: 704-562-5645 www.unioncounty-autism.com

Financial Services

*American Legion Auxillary 801 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0600 www.nclegion.org *Library Association of Waxhaw P.O. Box 1444 116 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2665 www.libraryassociationofwaxhaw.org *Monroe-Union County Economic Development 3900 Paul J. Helms Drive Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-282-5780 www.developmonroe.com *Operation Reach Out (pg. 18) 1308 Miller Street Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-289-4237 www.opreachout.org/ *Safe Alliance (Union County) 604 Lancaster Highway (200 South) Monroe, North Carolina 28112 ph: 704-226-1352 www.safealliance.org/union-county/ *Turning Point Post Office Box 952 Monroe, NC 28111 ph: 704-283-9150 Crisis Hotline: 704-283-7233 www.turntoday.net *Union County Chamber of Commerce (Main Office) 903 Skyway Drive Monroe, NC 28211 ph: 704-289-4567 (Satellite Office) 316 North Broome Street Waxhaw NC 28173 www.unioncountycoc.com *Union County Education Foundation 400 North Church Street Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-296-0725 www.ucedfoundation.org *Waxhaw Farmers Market (pg. 23) P.O. Box 343 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-779-4551 www.waxhawfarmersmarket.com

*Atlas Capital Solutions, LLC 6012 Autumn Blossom Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-763-4028 or 704-763-4494 800-810-6879 www.AtlasCapitalSolutions.com *BB&T 520 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2166 www.bbt.com *Calton & Associates P.O. Box 777 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5419 www.calton.com *Edward Jones-Tom Brown 110 North Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0220 www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/ index.html&CIRN=424321 *Haines Financial Services, Inc. 101B S. Church Street, Suite B Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4140 *Heartland Payment Systems 2017 Waterbury Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-776-8790 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/ kelhodel/Home *Liberty Tax Service 2401-B W Roosevelt Blvd.

Monroe, NC 28079 ph: Monroe www.libertytax.com/income-taxpreparation-locations/12035.html

*World Trends Capital 1417 Lonan Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 239-292-7395

Food/Dining/Restaurants *Bojangles 1325 North Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1554 www.bojangles.com *Burger King 4005 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-599-9890 www.bk.com *Café Bliss 8163-A Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1333 www.cafeblisswaxhaw.com *Dreamweaver's Brewery 1201 Beckford Glen Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-507-7773 *Elaine's Custom Creations Post Office Box 953 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-488-1482 elainescustomcreations.com/blog/ *Fabulous Truffles by Stef 2904 McPherson St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-225-3959 www.facebook.com/trufflesbysteph *Fox’s Pizza Den 407 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1439 www.carolinafoxs.com *Heritage Food & Drink (pg. 18) 201 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5236 www.heritagefoodanddrink.com

*Merrill Lynch 13850 Ballantyne Corp. Pl., Ste 100 Charlotte NC 28277 ph: 704-341-5145 www.wealthmanagement.ml.com/ wm/system/viewfapage.aspx?pageurl =scott.worley

*Mamma Lena's Restaurant 116 N. Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1988 www.mammalenas.com

*Patricia P. Belcourt, CPA, P.A. P.O. Box 557 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2901 www.pbelcourtcpa.com

*Nothing Bundt Cakes 9704 Rea Rd. #A Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-845-2253 www.nothingbundtcakes.com/ bakery/nc/marvin

*SunTrust Mortgage Mark Wasserman ph: 704-543-3704 or 704-840-6228 www.suntrust.com/mark.wasserman

*Provisions Bulk Foods and Spices 107 West South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-500-3206

Home Services

Insurance Services

*Barbee Concrete, Inc. 7510 Big Buck Trail Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5212 www.barbeeconcreteinc.com

*Defender Risk Management & Insurance (pg. 15) 8133 Ardrey Kell Road #203, Charlotte, NC 28277 ph: 704-287-3634 www.defenderrmi.com

*Stack’s Kitchen (pg. 36) 521 North Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2024 www.stackskitchen.com

*Borkas Cleaning Service, Inc. PO Box 897 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-606-4153 www.charlottecleaningservices.com

*Tastefully Simple by Donna 6400 Crosshall Place Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 732-618-3012 www.TSDonnaK.com

*Budget Blinds of Matthews (pg. 29) 1119 Heather Lane Charlotte, NC 28209 ph: 704-676-4785 or 704-907-8843 www.budgetblinds.com/Matthews

*Waxhaw Creamery 201 W South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7927 www.facebook.com/pages/Waxhaw Creamery/122221314648505

*Fitzgerald Handiman Services 3501 Buckeye Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-776-6849

Government *Town of Waxhaw (Back Cover) PO Box 6 317 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 www.waxhaw.com

Health/Fitness/Sports *Adele's Therapeutic Massage 9211 Stonehenge CT Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-309-6478 adelesmassagetherapy.com *BC Kickboxing & BJJ, Inc. 27292 Waxhaw Parkway, Unit C Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-1418 bckickboxingbjj.com Bike Depot (pg. 18) 122 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4126 www.bikedepotwxw.com *Environmental Expeditions PO Box 402 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-614-2823 www.environmentalexpeditions.org *Massage At The Cabin 6500 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-502-5456 www.massageatthecabin.com *The Athletic Barn, LLC 5412 Waxhaw Marvin Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-999-1723 www.waxhawathleticbarn.com *Red Fox Fitness 115 East North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-488-5121 http://redfoxfitness.com/ *Red Fox Fitness 115 East North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-488-5121 http://redfoxfitness.com/

*Green Choice Solutions 8605 Soaring Eagle Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-290-6688 *Green Frog Waterproofing, LLC P.O. Box 78861 Charlotte, NC 28271 ph: 980-328-1019 www.greenfrogwaterproofing.com *Haston General Contractors (pg. 11) PO Box 1198 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-9657 www.hastongc.com *Kinterra Group, LLC 7708 Farmbrook Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4860 www.kinterra.net *Lawn Mower and Repair Service (formerly DRO) 2908 Valley Farm Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-201-1366 *Metro Steamway, Inc 5013 Medlin Rd. Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-343-0808 http://metrosteamway.com/ *Paul Davis Restoration of East Charlotte 272-C Unionville Indian Trail Road Indian Trail, NC 28079 ph: 704-821-1281 www.pauldaviseastcharlotte.com/ *Pillar to Post Home Inspection 2819 Blythe Road Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 803-984-8290 or 704-763-4296 www.pillartopost.com/donmurphy *Ridgeline Exteriors, Inc 8109 Cane Pointe Ln Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 704-296-2316

MetLife-Stuart Rimmer (pg. 32) 101 W. South Main St., Suite 7B Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1133 www.stuartrimmer.metlife.com *Trisure Corp 4325 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27607 ph: 919-469-2473 https://trisure.com/ *Waxhaw Insurance Agency, Inc. 616 N. Broome Street Weddington, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2197 www.WaxhawInsurance.net

Law and Attorneys *Fitzgerald Dwyer Law Firm, P.C. (pg. 36) 101 S. Main Street P.O. Box 8 Monroe, NC 28111 3105 Julian Glen Circle Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-296-9000 ph: 704-900-9727 www.f-dlaw.com *Legal Shield 200 Arbor Drive Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 ph: 704-578-8708 www.attynow.com *Sperber Law, PLLC P.O. Box 537 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4698 www.sperberlawonline.com

Media *Community Columnist, Enquirer Journal 1201 Brionne Court Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4404 *Community Welcoming Service (OUR TOWN) 10724 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste 550 Charlotte, NC 28226 ph: 704-341-4982

*The Waxhaw Equestrian PO Box 472833 Charlotte NC 28247 ph: 704-756-4611 www.thewaxhawequestrian.com/

Medical/Dental *Carolinas Dental Center 2514 Cuthbertson Rd., Suite A Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1122 www.carolinasdentalcenter.com *Carolinas Chiropractic And Spinal Rehab (pg. 28) 101-D Waxhaw Professional Park Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1010 www.carolinaschiropractic.com *Carolinas HealthCare System (pg. 27) 2700 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-667-6800 carolinashealthcare.org *Cureton Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 8175-A Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3270 www.curetondentistry.com *Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine (pg. 26) 3614 Providence Road, Suite 200 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-384-8665 www.waxhawfamilyphysicians.com *Physical Therapy Center 8145-C Kensington Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7000 www.physicaltherapycenter.org *Robinson Orthodontics (Inside Back Cover) Cuthbertson Road, Suite C Waxhaw, NC 28173 5831 Phyliss Lane Mint Hill, NC 28227 ph: 704-573-3331 www.robinsonsmiles.com/ *Union Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center 851 Wellness Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-291-7333 or 1-866-321-7333

*Land of the Waxhaws Waxhaw, NC 28112 ph: 704-737-6220 www.ustream.tv/channel/ land-of-the-waxhaws

5829-B Phyliss Lane Mint Hill, NC 28277 ph: 704-291-7333 or 1-866-321-7333 www.unionoralsurgery.com

*Parent Teacher Magazine 4610 Waterbell Lane Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 734-341-7337 www.parentteachermagazine.com/

Waxhaw Family Vision Care OD, PLLC (pg. 28) 3909-H Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3053 www.waxhawvision.com

*The Handy Neighbor, LLC 8004 Coventry Commons Court Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 704-840-0885

*Town Planner Community Calendar PO Box 1186 Monroe, NC 28111 ph: 704-291-0117 www.townplanner.com

*Valhalla Swim & Racquet Club 8302 Viking Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3399 http://valhallapool.com/

*Waxhaw Union County Macaroni Kid 8905 Whittingham Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-993-8819 www.waxhaw.macaronikid.com

Miscellaneous *Don Fisher-Score 7018 McCaslan Lane Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3350 *Earl Cook 8115 Denholme Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-219-6835

*Stephen Maher 8000 Kew Gardens Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-939-4342 *Warner Engineering PA 401 Givens Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-4150 *Waxhaw Central Railway 1901 Summit View Place Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-9116

Performing Arts *Progressive Movement Arts Centre 3909 Providence Rd. South, Suite D Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-7919 www.pmacdance.com *The Storefront Theatre P.O. Box 1203 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7283 www.thestorefronttheatre.org

Pet Services *3-D Horsemanship 7923 Walkup Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-737-8830 F.U.R.R. (pg. 32) Feline Rescue Post Office Box 1164 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 864-483-2444 www.catfurr.org *Humane Society of Union County 4015 Waxhaw Highway (Hwy. 75) Monroe, NC 28112 704-292-SPAY (7729) www.hs-uc.org/ *Mane Street Horse & Pet P.O. Box 660 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3011 www.manestreethorseandpet.com *McNeely Farms Equestrian Center 6221 McNeely Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph:704-843-2591 ph: 704-243-1762 *Mikulsky’s Pet Bed & Breakfast 312 Yamasee Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4176 or 704-771-9828 www.lorettaspetsitting.com Reigning Cats & Dogs Pet Boutique (pg. 33) 700 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1946 Monroe Crossing Mall Hwy, 74 - Monroe, NC 704-226-0626 www.rcandd.com *Project 2 Heal 7008 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-4056 www.project2heal.org/

*Spa 4 Paws 3512-B Providence Rd South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3080 www.spa4-paws.com *The Groomery 3919 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-0202 www.petgroomingwaxhawnc.com Waxhaw Animal Hospital (pg. 33) 601 N. Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2269 www.waxhawanimalhospital.com * Waxhaw Tack Exchange P.O. Box 1020 103 S Church Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-0474

Real Estate *Allen Tate Cynthia Pensiero-DeFazio (pg. 9) 1532 Providence Road, Suite 230 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 980-253-4549 www.charlottenclifestyle.com www.allentate.com/Cynthia Pensiero-DeFazio *Blue Ribbon Realtors (pg. 30) 316 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7247 or 704-264-4941 www.waxhawinfocenter.com *Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty (BHHS)Carol Morgan (pg. 11) Post Office Box 337 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-301-3041 www.carolmorgancrs.com *Keller Williams Realty Robert Smedley 6555 Old Monroe Road, Suite B Indian Trail, NC 28079 ph: 704-684-1000 robertsmedley.yourkwagent.com MillBridge (Inside Front Cover) Millbridge Pkwy Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.millbridge-nc.com www.facebook.com/MillBridgeNC *Michael Ryan Realty (pg. 8) 105 East North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-621-0922 www.michaelryanrealty.com *PDG Management, LLC 1580 Swiss Way Lancaster SC 29720 704-578-4230 *RE/MAX - Jamie A. Leggett (pg. 25) 106-A E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-650-6345 www.liveunioncountync.com *Wilkinson & Associates Jan Konetchy (pg. 6) 8604 Cliff Cameron Drive, Suite 110 Charlotte, NC 28269 ph: 704-574-5065 or 704-843-2124 www.jankonetchy.com (continued on next page)

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*Something Gourmnet Bakery 7608 Big Buck Trail Waxhaw NC 28173 ph: 704-219-7333 http://somethinggourmet.com

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*Bonds Grove United Methodist Church 8215 Bonds Grove Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-5231 www.bondsgroveumc.com/ *Crossroads Church 5707 Monroe-Weddington Rd. Weddington, NC 28104 ph: 704-795-0423 www.mycrossroads.co *JAARS, Inc. P.O. Box 248 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 800-890-0628 or 704-641-4310 www.jaars.org *Rehobeth Presbyterian Church (pg. 31) 5919 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-1299 www.rehobetharp.org St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

(pg. 31) 8515 Rea Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-3523 www.saintmargarets.net

1213 Foxfield Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-321-0707 www.earthswatch.com

2508 Cuthbertson Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-989-9073 www.lowes.com/

5805 Whitehawk Hill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2140 www.shaklee.net/bobandpatdussinger

*Waxhaw United Methodist Church 200 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-3931 www.waxhawumc.com/

*Fancy That Resale Boutique (pg. 30) 400 N. Broome Street, Suite 200 Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-2109 www.fancythatresale.com/home.html

*Man Cave Memorabilia, LLC 109 E. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-7569 mancavepromemorabilia.com/

*Silpada - Gayla Tyson 8505 Whitehawk Hill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2140

Retail/Specialty Businesses Couick's Marine (pg. 1) 3613 Providence Rd South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-2155 www.couicksmarine.com *Divine Custom Frame (pg. 8) 310 E South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-1662 www.eightlegsartgallery.com *Earth's Watch Wooden Watches

*Home Spun 4518 Rockwood Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-225-3871 or 704-219-8765 *Inn at Rosehill & Rosehill Stables (pg. 15) 6623 Prospect Road Monroe, NC 28112 ph: 704-764-3989 www.rosehillinnnc.com *Lowe’s (pg. 27)

*Mary Kay - Johnna Meads 83184 Cortland Drive Indian Land, SC 29720 Ph: 856-982-3272

*Southern Style Designs (pg. 19) 2416 Providence Rd. South Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-843-4438 www.southernstyledesigns.com

*Mills Cleaners 3901 S. Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-243-3294 www.millscleaners.com

*Tangles Knitting on Main (pg. 6) 200 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7150 tanglesknittingonmain.blogspot.com

*Shaklee with the Dussingers

(pg. 9) 113 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-256-7148 www.facebook.com/ TheGraciousHome *The Orchard Group 5083 Old Church Road Lancaster, SC 29720 ph: 704-201-9149 *USB Recycling 415 N. Sutherland Avenue Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 704-776-9684 http://usbrecycling.com/

Retirement Community *White Oak Manor of Waxhaw 700 Howie Mine Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 ph: 704-243-7640 www.whiteoakmanor.com

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A SMALL TOWN WITH A BIG STORY Waxhaw, a North Carolina Main Street community, is both rustic and refined and offers life the way you want to live it. On the refined side, Waxhaw is 40 minutes from uptown Charlotte, yet provides its own bustling downtown. Moments away are rolling hills and countryside which beckon you to the rustic side of life. The area is home to the largest horse population in the state with numerous equestrian activities to choose from. The 1,000-acre Cane Creek Park offers a trophy bass fishing lake, sandy beaches, and miles of trails. Waxhaw is also a trail head for the Carolina Thread Trail which is a 15-county regional network of over 200 miles of trails. Shops on Main Street Waxhaw range from rustic antique stores, American crafts, pubs and taverns to refined custom interior home furnishings, specialty stores, fine farm-to-table cuisine, Italian trattorias, sports memorabilia galleries and art studios. Waxhaw is also steeped in history.

Visitors can explore historic landmarks on the historic walking, driving or cycling tour in the National Historic District built in 1889, pan for gold or witness a civil war reenactment at the Museum of the Waxhaws, or learn how to create new languages at the JAARS Museums. Yet, a visit wouldn’t be complete without a stop on the overhead bridge to feel the rumble of the train rush beneath your feet.

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