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Volume 7, Number 37 • Sept. 17 to 23, 2014

A snapshot of history Heritage museum exhibit featuring two-dozen classic cameras

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Visitors to the Matthews Heritage Museum can view a snapshot of 20th-century photography through the museum’s latest exhibit, “Through the Lens: A Century of Cameras.”

The exhibit debuted Sept. 6 at the museum and features 25 Kodak cameras dating from the 1910s to the 1980s. People can view the exhibit during normal museum hours through Nov. 15.

The cameras are part of a larger collection Charlotte-area resident Hank Trufan has built since the 1970s. Trufan began collecting cameras on a whim from yard sales and flea markets after he married his wife, who was an avid collector of milk glasses at the time. (see Heritage museum on page 3)

Stumptown Park set up a memorial in remembrance of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo

Habitat for Humanity, other groups benefit from realtor’s association

by Ryan Pitkin ryan@matthewsminthillweekly.com

The Housing Opportunity Foundation (HOF) presented 10 local nonprofits and nine area Habitat for Humanity stores with a total of $33,500 in donations last week to help fight the problem of unmet housing needs in the Charlotte area.

The HOF, the charitable arm of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA), has donated funds annually for six

years to nonprofits through a community grants program, addressing housing needs in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties. The HOF also has donated to local Habitat for Humanity stores each year for eight years.

This year the foundation donated a total of $20,000 to nonprofits such as The Men’s Shelter of Charlotte and Bed for Kids, Inc. They also donated $13,500 to Habitat for Humanity stores throughout the region, spanning multiple counties.

Habitat for Humanity Matthews received $1,000 to purchase a Bodyguard WB-150 wall bracket system, a safety device that helps keep people safe while working on roofs. The bracket system creates a wall that surrounds a home while workers perform stacking, fascia, sheathing, nailing and other roof-edging operations.

Terrell Blackmon, executive director at Habitat for Humanity Matthews, said although they’ve been using the system

for over three years, they’ve had to borrow it from other stores and to own one makes future projects easier.

Having a system on-site is crucial during the fall, which is one of the busiest building times of the year, he said. In the past, they often borrowed from a store in Charlotte that is far busier than the Matthews store, and it wasn’t always available.

“We are primarily a self-funded (see Housing Opportunity on page 8)

INDEX: Crime Blotter, 4; News Briefs, 6; Education, 10; Arts, 15; Calendar, 17; Sports, 18; Classifieds, 23

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A classic advertisement promoting the Folding Pocket Kodaks, one of the camera models featured in a 25-piece exhibit currently on display at the Matthews Heritage Museum. Photo courtesy of Barbara Taylor

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“I would see cameras for 50 cents or $1 and buy them,” Trufan said, adding he’s never spent more than $1 on a camera he’s collected. “It was kind of interesting – some of (the cameras) would still have film in them. I’d often wonder about the people in the pictures … It grew out of just giving me something to do while (my wife) was collecting.”

Trufan estimates he’s collected about 75 cameras – all Kodak brand – over the years. His collection was previously featured in a six-monthlong exhibit at Discovery Place. When a mutual friend approached him about lending some of his cameras to the Matthews Heritage Museum for an exhibit, Trufan jumped on board.

“It’s an incidental hobby; I just happen to be the owner of a bunch of cameras,” Trufan said.

Barbara Taylor, director of the Matthews Heritage Museum, said she knew Trufan’s collection would be a good fit for the museum.

“We’re very limited in our space and the size of our cases,” Taylor said. “… I really think people enjoy seeing changes over time, and the span of the collection from the 1910s to the 1980s shows the change in technology” over the years.

The exhibit features items such as Fisher Price cameras, “folding pocket” cameras, Brownies and a Mickey-matic, as well as some more rare cameras representing much of the 20th century, Taylor said.

“Some are harder to find than most,” she said.

Taylor began researching Kodak cameras when preparing for the collection’s arrival and

discovered Kodak was originally known for its cameras. The Eastman Kodak Company was founded by George Eastman in 1888, and, though Kodak is best known for its photographic film products, it began as a company that produced cameras, according to a news release from the museum.

Kodak held a dominant position in photographic film industry during the majority of the 20th century, and had a 90-percent market share of photographic film sales in the U.S. in 1976, the release said.

“The company’s tagline ‘Kodak moment’ was used to describe a personal event that demanded to be recorded for posterity,” the release read.

Taylor said she hopes the exhibit will be an eye-opening experience regarding the history of cameras to visitors, many of whose only camera is in the form of a cellphone.

“We’ll have some very early photos to show cameras did exist before (digital technology),” Taylor said.

Trufan said his advice for people who want to start collecting a certain item is to keep their collection focused.

“I’ve only collected Kodak cameras,” he said. “I limited myself to one brand; there are so many different ones that you can be overwhelmed by the choices.”

The Matthews Heritage Museum, located at 232 N. Trade St. in downtown Matthews, is open Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Find more information at www. matthewsheritagemuseum.org.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews between Sept. 8 and 15, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Katrina Ann Taylor, 100 block of East John Street: Driving while license revoked.

Sept. 8 • Carlos Magno Garcia Pairazaman, 8600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Warrant for arrest. Sept. 8 • Hunter Hadley McNeish, 2900 block of Senna Drive: Probation violation. Sept. 8 • Marques Dawon Toney, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Simple possession of marijuana. Sept. 9 • Adebamgbe Jahi Courtney: 2200 block of Weddington Road: Simple possession of marijuana. Sept. 9 • Cleveland Lamar Wilson, 10400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of crack cocaine; possession of marijuana. Sept.

Cleveland Wilson 9 • Gina Loreen Eudy, 10400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Simple possession of marijuana. Sept. 9 • Walter Arthur Smith, 100 block of Matthews Station Street: Driving while license revoked. Sept. 9 • Brianna Marie Hicklin, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Misdemeanor larceny. Sept. 10 • Victoria April Silinski, 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of Schedule I drug (mushrooms); possession of Victoria Silinski drug paraphernalia. Sept. 12 • Tracy Alan Holmes, 7900 block of Council Place: Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury. Sept. 12 • Ryan Matthew Tracy Holmes McCarthey, 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Sept. 12 • Terry Gin Kim, 700 block of MatthewsMint Hill Road: Driving while impaired. Sept.

13 • Marion Ashton, 9600 Terry Kim block of East Independence Boulevard: Larceny. Sept. 14 The following crimes occurred in Matthews between Sept. 8 and 15, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Vehicle Break-Ins • 1100 block of Ashley Creek Drive: $600 Smith & Wesson firearm, magazine and ammunition stolen from vehicle. Sept. 8 • Microtel, 1603 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd: $350 in-dash stereo with flip-up screen stolen. Sept. 9 • 9900 block of Matthews Park Drive: $100 in damage done when front passenger door lock punched out; handicap placard and Little Tree air fresheners stolen. Sept. 8 • 3400 block of Catskill Drive: $1,000 Butler High School championship football ring stolen. Sept. 10 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Registration number plate stolen. Sept. 11 • 2300 block of Stevens Mill Road: $400 Springfield Armory black frame 9mm supcompact handgun stolen. Sept. 13 • 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: $550 damage to door lock assemblies and $500 Dell laptop stolen. Sept. 13 • 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: $600 damage to front window; $270 stolen in form of cup, coins, work badge, GPS system. Sept. 13 • 300 block of West John Street: $1,500 Volvo stolen with $2,300 iPad 2 and MacBook Pro computers inside. Sept. 13

Home/Business Break-Ins • 2000 block of Rice Road: $12,350 worth of restaurant equipment stolen including a pizza oven, flat kitchen grill, small kitchen grill, deep fryers and large toolbox. Sept. 11

Drugs • 2200 block of Weddington Road: Simple possession of marijuana. Sept. 8 • 10400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana; possession of crack cocaine. Sept. 9 • 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of Schedule I drug

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Residents disapprove of potential homes

by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Ryan Homes requested an exception to the Downtown Code’s architectural requirements, relating to porches and garages during a public hearing at the Sept. 11 Mint Hill Board of Commissioners meeting.

That exception was met with displeasure from residents – particularly those from Farmwood East neighborhood – who were concerned about the potential development near their neighborhood.

A representative from Ryan Homes presented the group with a plan to build an exclusive ranch-style home neighborhood at 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, a parcel located behind the lots where the Publix in Mint Hill is currently under construction.

“We sell primarily ranch-style homes or those who want the master bedroom on the first floor of a two-story home,” the representative said.

The average cost of the homes will range from $220,000 to $230,000, but could go up to $300,000. The organization plans to build 125 homes, the petitioner added.

The exception the petitioner presented regards the proximity of garages on the homes, as well as the need for a full front porch. Ryan Homes wants to construct covered doorways on their homes rather than the porch.

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there were no design alternatives in order for the houses to comply with Mint Hill standards.

The petitioner said the lots are small and typically their customers do not like the recessed garages.

However, the residents from Farmwood East, a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed parcel, were upset over the potential development.

Farmwood East Home Owners Association President Billy Smith said he believes the intention of the development is to urbanize the area, and he thinks that will change the quality of life in the area. He said he wants higher priced homes placed on the property, rather than the homes proposed by Ryan Homes.

One resident said he didn’t want homes to be rented out in Mint Hill, a scenario he believes will happen because the homes are geared toward older generations. He explained when the owners are deceased, the surviving family might decide to rent the homes, something he “does not want to see in Mint Hill.”

Many residents stated they didn’t want the parcel to be built by Ryan Homes.

Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers said he encourages residents to contact town manager Brian Welch and town planning director John Hoard with any comments about the parcel.

Residents can contact Welch at 704-5459726 or bwelch@admin.minthill.com and Hoard at jhoard@admin.minthill.com.

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News Briefs Area boy becomes hero for K-9s

MINT HILL – Mint Hill Police Chief Tim Ledford presented a special award to a local boy, who has a heart for K-9s at the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Earlier this year, the Mint Hill Town Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two new K-9s who had undergone five weeks training for the Mint Hill Police Department’s use.

Landon Weyenburg, a Hickory Grove Christian School student, was challenged by his language arts teacher to fulfill a community service project. Landon found out the new dogs did not have protective vests and he sought to help protect them.

Along with his mother, Angela Weyenburg, Landon raised $1,400 to purchase vests for the dogs through a fundraising website.

Chief Ledford presented Landon and his mother commemorative plaques for their service to the police department.

Mint Hill board approves text amendment MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a text amendment to allow all animal hospitals to add boarding and grooming to their facilities during its Sept. 11 meeting.

The commissioners discussed the amendment at their last meeting on Aug. 21 and asked for modifications to specific definitions in the ordinance, which were modified by the Sept. 11 meeting.

No one voted against the text amendment.

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Matthews Mayor to host community breakfast MATTHEWS – Business leaders in the Matthews’ community are invited to breakfast with Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor for an informal discussion on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 a.m. in town hall.

Taylor wants to hear from business leaders about topics that interest them, according to the town’s website.

The breakfast is free, but the space is limited. Reservations are required and can be completed by calling 704-708-1222 or emailing lcanapinno@matthewsnc.gov.

Matthews transportation plan now available MATTHEWS – The Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Matthews and Stallings is now available for the public.

The towns undertook the development together to ensure future plans for the area would support both towns’ needs, according to the Matthews town website.

Residents and commuters share common roads and routes to travel to work, shopping or recreational activities, so the town leaders felt they should work together.

The towns intend to investigate the travel patterns of the towns and to develop project recommendations.

The plan can be found at www. matthewsnc.gov/Portals/0/Departments/ Public%20Works/Projects/Comprehensive_ Transportation_Plan_2014.pdf.

Truliant Bank asks for drive-up ATM MINT HILL – Security Vault Works, Inc. requested rezoning to allow a drive-up ATM in connection with Truliant Bank Federal Credit Union in the Mint Hill Pavilion shopping center during a public hearing at the

Mint Hill Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11.

The town’s downtown code specifies drivethrough facilities are subject to the issuance of conditional rezoning approval.

The parcel, located at 7032 Brighton Park Drive, will potentially eliminate at least 11 parking spaces and will contain stairs for individuals to walk up to the ATM. The petitioner said they plan to include “standard security lighting” around the ATM for accessibility at night. He said he also feels that drive-up ATMs are more secure than walk-up.

A member of the Mint Hill planning board asked the petitioner to present research to support such finding at the next meeting, which will be Sept. 25, a Thursday, in the town hall, located at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane.

Congratulations to local National Merit Scholarship finalists: Carmel Christian School John Pollack Covenant Day School Amelia Brumwell Mariah Harrelson Brister Jones Joseph Yardley David W. Butler High School Charlotte Pak Providence High School Annie Ball Kate Brown Connor Hall Emma Hankins Erica Hennes Rachel Pomerantz Jack Vincent Jada Walter

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department reported the following sanitation scores at the following dining locations in the Matthews and Mint Hill between Sept. 8 and 15:

• Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 1625 Windsor Square Drive – 93 • Toyama Express, 200 E. Matthews Street – 95.5

Worst Scores:

28227 • Crownpoint Restaurant, 2518 Sardis Road N. – 94.5 • Fox and Hound Sports Bar and Grill, 15235 John J. Delaney Drive – 95

• Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 1625 Windsor Square Drive – 93 Violations included: Food residue on knife, egg slicers, ladle and meat/cheese slicer; sanitizer at improper concentration; container of pasta in reach-in cooler past seven-day expiration date; open packages/containers without date labels; metal on inside of walk-in door peeling; containers of toxic materials not labeled as cleaners and sanitizers.

All Scores: 28105 • Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 95

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(mushrooms); possession of drug paraphernalia (glass pipe and wood box with marijuana residue). Sept. 12

Assault • Tassels, 12400 E. Independence Blvd.: Simple physical assault. Sept. 10 • Time Warner Payment, 7928 Council Place, Suite 100: Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Sept. 12

Larceny • JC Penny, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: $1,266.62 worth of men’s and women’s fragrances stolen. Sept. 10 • Plato’s Closet, 9623 E. Independence Blvd.: $30 pair of Nike shoes stolen. Sept.

10 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy: $210.33 worth of miscellaneous items including earrings, necklaces, T-shirts, tank tops and cosmetics stolen. Sept. 12 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $50 headband and bra stolen. Sept. 14

Vandalism • 9300 block of Sardis Glen Drive: Explosives used to vandalize mailbox. Sept. 11 • 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: $2,250 damage done to Mazda when hood, fender, headlight, driver door and passenger door damaged. Sept. 13 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

About the grades…

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

Restaurants are no longer eligible for two bonus points if an employee has completed a food service sanitation program within three years. Find more details on Mecklenburg County restaurants at the health department’s website, http:// charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ HealthDepartment/Pages/Default.aspx.

$700 damage to two Jeep tires. Sept. 14

Fraud • HH Greg, 2314 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Credit card fraud. Sept. 10

Other • Butler High School, 1810 MatthewsMint Hill Road: Counterfeit $20 bill passed.

Sept 10 • 4900 block of Morningwood Drive: Communicating threats. Sept. 11 • Comfort Inn, 9701 E. Independence Blvd.: Drunk and disruptive; communicating threats. Sept. 12 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between Sept. 8 and Sept. 15, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Bradley Alexander Dawson, 7000 block of Wilson Grove Road: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 9 • Edward John Corpe, 9100 block of Opal Crest Road: Assault on a female. Sept.

13 • Jamaris Dequawn Nixon, Stoney Glen Drive: Simple possession of marijuana.

Sept. 14

Home/Business Breaks-Ins • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: $600 television stolen. Sept. 8 • 4500 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $400 Echo backpack blower stolen.

Sept. 9 • 6500 block of Heath Glen Drive: $25 shed hinge broken; nothing reported stolen.

Sept. 9 • 12600 block of Early Meadow Way: Gated back yard and closed shed broken into; nothing reported stolen. Sept. 9 • 2100 block of Heath Lake Drive: $160 air compressor stolen. Sept. 9 • 6700 block of Heath Glen Drive: $400 backpack blower; $200 electric chainsaw stolen; $100 damage to door. Sept. 9 • 5000 block of Stoney Pond Lane: $1,624 worth of items including hydrocodone, Aviator sunglasses, flat iron, perfume, lotion, cell phone case, television, mirror, hair dryers and picture frame stolen.

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Vandalism • 6600 block of Heath Glen Drive: $20 bracket for closing door damaged. Sept. 9 • 9000 block of Caberwell Road: $300 vehicle mirror damaged. Sept. 14

Larceny The following crimes occurred in Mint Hill between Sept. 8 and 15, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

• 4100 block of Piaffe Avenue: $500 double-hung windows stolen. Sept. 8 • 2100 block of Heath Lake Drive:

$15,000 Mercedes stolen from driveway.

Sept. 9 • 10000 block of Santa Fe Lane: $500 dual door refrigerator/freezer and $50 children’s BMX bike stolen. Sept 9 • CVS Pharmacy, 4307 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: $398.99 worth of electronic toothbrushes stolen. Sept. 10

Vehicle Break-Ins • 6700 block of Heath Glen Drive: Noting reported stolen. Sept. 9 • 6700 block of Heath Glen Drive: $20 wallet and First Citizen debit card stolen.

Sept. 9 • 6700 block of Heath Glen Drive: $35 wallet and $12 in cash stolen. Sept. 9 • 6900 block of Heath Glen Drive: $200 vehicle window frame trim damaged. Sept.

10 • 7600 block of Fairway Mist Court: $7500 Nissan Frontier stolen from driveway; vehicle contained $90 worth of socket set, spotlight, loose change and sunglasses inside. Sept. 13 • 7600 block of Fairway Mist Court: $8 of loose change stolen. Sept. 13

Other • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $200 damage to door frame; criminal damage to property; simple assault. Sept.10 • 6800 block of Wilson Grove Road: $300 damage to rear bumper in hit and run. Sept.

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organization so we do rely on individual donations to carry out our activities,” Blackmon said. “The key to us is that we don’t have to spend that money out of our operating budget anymore and that we can store it ourselves.”

Brian Beavers, director of operations at the store, said Habitat for Humanity Matthews has a core group of volunteers who are steeped in construction experience, so he hasn’t seen the system save someone from falling during the three years he’s been at the company. However, the peace of mind it gives to volunteers is important.

“If we do have a new volunteer and it’s their first time working up on a roof, that’s a big piece of comfort to have behind you,” Beavers said.

Habitat for Humanity Matthews has been the benefactor of the HOF’s Habitat Support Program in the past. Last year it used the funds to help renovate a disabled person’s home. In the time they have been running the two programs, the HOF has raised over $200,000 for local organizations.

“It shows that (the CRRA) acknowledges the needs of the community,” Blackmon said. “It’s critical that they acknowledge the need for affordable housing in this region. It shows their commitment all the way around to housing.”

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Terry Marshall, executive director for HOF, calls her organization’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity a natural one.

She places credit for the annual donations squarely on the shoulders of realtors in the association. Applicants for donations through the Community Grants Program must include a letter of recommendation from a realtor who works with the charity.

The program is a way for realtors to gain support for nonprofits they work with on a personal level.

“One of the reasons our realtors love this so much is that it lets us address the grassroots efforts that may not receive support through other, more traditional programs,” Marshall said.

Benefactors of this year’s Community Grants Program include well-known charities such as The YWCA Central Carolinas and some lesser-known organizations such as Changed Choices, which helps women afford housing on return from prison or jail.

Not many realtor associations across the country have charitable foundations like HOF, Marshall said, and it’s made the CRRA one of the strongest, proudest associations there is.

“These people live in the community, they are out there selling the community,” she said. “In Charlotte, I think it’s a part of our culture to give back and to meet people’s needs. This is important to them both personally and professionally.”

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Photo courtesy of Monita Bradley Independence student hosts food drive MINT HILL – Independence High School senior Myles McKinnon hosted a food drive for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry, which is located at Wilson Grove Baptists Church.

Loaves & Fishes is a non-profit emergency food pantry that provides a week’s

worth of groceries to people in crisis in Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, according to the organization’s website.

The Independence marching band donated over 350 boxed and canned goods to the pantry.

They also were awarded a $500 check from a corporate sponsor to be used for the band.

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Wilson Grove Baptist Church is located at 6624 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill.

Immunizations needed for CMS students CHARLOTTE – Parents of CharlotteMecklenburg Schools students whose immunizations are not current will have multiple opportunities to do so in the coming weeks.

North Carolina law requires parents of kindergarteners, pre-kindergarteners and students new to CMS to show proof of vaccinations for the first day of school.

Families have a 30-day grace period, according to a news release.

The Junior League of Charlotte will sponsor community events providing health assessments and immunizations, and Family Health Link will offer free physical exams, vision and health screenings, dental checks and activities for children. Some vaccinations may have a fee.

Kindergarteners are required to have proof of a physical exam or health assessment completed within 12 months of starting school. Students entering the sixth grade require the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) immunization or proof of the Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) vaccine within the past three years. Parents must bring a certified copy or their child’s original vaccination record.

“Families have to remember to get the

immunizations needed for their child,” Mecklenburg County school nurse Sally Pruden said in the release. “It will help protect them from being exposed to diseases, which can have serious consequences.”

Parents must submit current records

by Tuesday, Sept. 23, or their child will be excused from school until their records are made current.

“For families who do not have a regular health-care provider or have difficulty getting an appointment, there are opportunities in the community,” Cindy Ourant, CMS school health specialist, said in the release. “We do not want to see a child excluded from school for lack of required immunizations. It’s important for our children to be healthy, in class and learning.”

Parents must bring at least one form of ID and the child’s original or certified shot records to the event. Immunizations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 150 children on the following days: • Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, 1430 Alleghany St. • Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, 1430 Alleghany St. • Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Health Department, 2845 Beatties Ford Road (see Education Notes on page 12)

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Queen’s Grant’s soccer team volunteered at Samaritan’s Feet, packing shoes to be sent all over the world. Photos courtesy of Mark Guercio

Lending a hand to help feet Queen’s Grant soccer team volunteers at Samaritan’s Feet

by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Queen’s Grant High School’s soccer team took time off the field to give back, By recently volunteering at Samaritan’s Feet International, a non-profit organization that washes the feet of impoverished children around the world and adorns them with new shoes.

“Samaritan’s Feet is really holistically inspiring kids to believe again, to have hope that they can accomplish great things, because if it can happen to this little Nigerian boy, I think it can happen to a lot more people,” Samaritan’s Feet International founder Manny Ohonme said in a news release earlier this year.

The players worked in the Charlotte warehouse, where they learned about the cause and helped organize and pack shoes to be delivered worldwide.

“Every year we try to look at service to look beyond the activities of the sport,” Mark Guercio, men’s head soccer coach, said. “We want our students to acknowledge that the sport is a small portion of who they are.”

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captain Sam Houser said he didn’t know what to expect when his coach told him about volunteering at the organization, but felt it was a good learning experience for him and the team.

“As a team, we learned how to work with each other better. We learned to work as a team,” he said. “Personally, I learned that a little help can go a long ways for somebody.”

Houser also thought it was exciting to help people in another country with a need that is not commin in American society.

Guercio, in his fourth year coaching, said he connects with Samaritan’s Feet because the organization makes the individuals feel valued.

“It’s cool that you can use something that is sports-affiliated to reach out to help people,” Guercio said, adding the volunteerism was a bonding experience for the team.

Players volunteer each year at different social organizations. Last year, the team went to a house for children transitioning from a group home to a foster home.

Parents take on the leadership role to organize their humanitarian efforts.

Guercio said the team plans visit an elderly facility to volunteer in the future.

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•Sept. 25, a Thursday, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Health Department, 2845 Beatties Ford Road Call the health department at 704336-6500 for more information.

Teachers create new ways to improve student handwriting CHARLOTTE – Area teachers will gather on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 to sing and dance in an effort to teach handwriting and cursive to students.

Handwriting Without Tears, an educational curriculum group that seeks to achieve handwriting mastery in kindergarten through fifth-grade students, will host a workshop for teachers, giving them new ways to teach handwriting.

Studies have shown that learning cursive improves brain development in areas of the brain involved in thinking, language and working memory, according to a news release.

Denise Donica of Handwriting Without Tears, a “handwriting and cursive education expert,” will host the workshop at Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte.

Contact Christine DiPietro-Cuccia at 980-947-0500 ext. 703 for more information.

The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte is located at 1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd.

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Queen’s Grant hosts blood drive Mint hill – Queen’s Grant High School will host a community blood drive sponsored by the school’s student council.

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will bring its “Community Bloodmobile” to campus on Oct. 3, a Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Participants must have a current photo ID to donate and will receive a free T-shirt for their donation.

Make an appointment with Mrs. Ramsey by calling 704-545-0736.

Queen’s Grant High School is located at 10323 Idlewild Road.

MeckEd host community conversation CHARLOTTE – MeckEd, an education advocacy group, will host the MeckEd Community Conversation: The Teacher’s Voice on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 8 a.m.

The event will take place in the Novant Health/BB&T Building at 108 Providence Road in Charlotte.

A panel of five educators from schools across the county will share their perspectives on current issues facing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Refreshments will be served, and participants are asked to park at the parking deck across the street from the building.

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Education

Covenant Day honors local first-responders

by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Bagpipes adorned the walls of Christ Covenant Church as a rendition of “Amazing Grace” played during a special service to honor community first responders and active and retired military personnel.

Covenant Day School and Christ Covenant Church hosted their 15th annual Community Heroes Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to celebrate community heroes from the Charlotte area and beyond.

“It’s a way of saying thank you and saying how much we appreciate them for what they’ve done for us," Deanna Shires, a senior at Covenant Day, said.

The group started the event in 2000 to recognize first responders, according to Ed Adelman, manager of campus safety and security at Covenant Day. “To know how much they’re appreciated means a lot to them,” Adelman said. “They only get calls for help, for bad stuff. They never get calls to tell them they’re doing a good job. (The event) is an opportunity to say, ‘We appreciate you.’”

Adelman has been in these individuals’ shoes as a retired police captain from Newark Police Department in north New Jersey.

“It’s one thing to be called a servant, but it’s another to be treated like one,” Adelman said, when he addressed the servicemen at the service. “None of you signed up to be a hero … we know it’s not easy to be the one we call for help.”

Members from various organizations attended the celebratory brunch and church service to not only be recognized, but to honor the lives of those lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Organizations represented

included Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe Police and Fire departments, Pineville Police Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg EMS and Police, FBI, New York Police Department, New York City Corrections Department, Matthews Police, Fire and EMS departments, Waxhaw Fire Department and Huntersville Police Department, among others, as well as veterans and active military personnel of the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Donald Sanchez, who retired from the New York Police Department before moving to North Carolina in 2005, has attended the event for many years.

“The kids are invaluable. I think it’s encouragement for the children to recognize the first responders that we have in North Carolina,” Sanchez said. “First responders are valued by the community and it’s a great way for (that appreciation) to be exhibited.”

Sanchez was a first responder during the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, so he sees the event as not only a time to celebrate present first responders, but those of the past.

“I think it’s an eye on the past and an eye on the future.

The past because we do recognize that a lot of first responders lost their lives on Sept. 11, (and) a lot of Americans lost their lives on Sept. 11. Because (the event) is done around this time of year it’s a way of reflecting back and remembering sacrifices that they made and the sacrifices that they continue to make,” he said.

Adelman also sees the event as an opportunity for students to see a part of history and believes it’s a great educational tool.

“It’s not only to appreciate the first responders, it teaches our students who they are and to respect them,” Adelman

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said.

Each class at Covenant Day adopts a community hero for prayer and encouragement throughout the school year, according to the school’s website.

“I just think it’s awesome as a school that we (are) able to recognize the importance of the community heroes that do so much around the community,” said Amy Sittema, a junior at Covenant Day. Dr. Marni Halvorson, former head of school at Covenant Day, acknowledged the school’s continued support for servicemen across the nation, during the church service.

“I know you don’t consider yourselves heroes, but we consider you heroes,” she said.

Find more information about Covenant Day School at www.covenantday.org.

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Sebastian Wrenn (front) poses with some of his studio dancers who will be performing at Dance Fest: (From left) Helen Sztarkman, Malinda Butson and Rene Griffith. Photo courtesy of Nancy Stephen

Dance Fest to raise funds for Levine Senior Center MATTHEWS – Dancers of all styles will take the stage at the Levine Senior Center during the Levine Center’s Dance Fest later this month.

The festival takes place Sept. 27, a Saturday, and features performances by dancers of all ages and styles – including hula, clogging, ballet, ballroom, belly dancing, country-western, line dancing and more, according to a news release.

“Everyone likes dancing, whether they are dancers themselves or just appreciate the aesthetics,” Sebastian Wrenn, volunteer event organizer and owner of A&E

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Ballroom Dance World in Matthews, said in a news release. “The Dance Fest is an opportunity for the public to enjoy local dance talent … maybe see a dance that prompts them to take up dance themselves.”

Dance Fest will serve as a fundraiser for the Levine Senior Center, a nonprofit that provides educational and social opportunities for local senior citizens. Wrenn has been interested in offering a community-wide dance showcase for several years, and the partnership with the Levine Senior Center was natural, as he volunteers at the center as a ballroom dance instructor, the release said.

“Volunteers are at the heart of our Center. They keep us going,” Dahn Jenkins, director of the center said in the release. “We’re thrilled that so many area dancers are volunteering their time to help us raise funds to continue expanding the Center’s offerings.”

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and performances will run from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 years old and younger. Snacks and drinks will be available for an additional cost. Call 704846-4654 or email levinedancefest@gmail.com to reserve tickets. Tickets also will be sold at the door.

The Levine Senior Center is located at 1050 DeVore Lane.

St. Luke to host ‘Moving Movies’ film festival series MINT HILL – St. Luke Catholic Church will host an Adult Ed Fall Film Festival, “Moving Movies,” on Friday evenings through Oct. 3.

The series will feature three “entertaining and thoughtprovoking evenings with stimulating conversation and social justice awareness,” according to a news release from the church. Popcorn, coffee, candy and soft drinks will be available at the event.

The series schedule includes:

• “Hotel Rwanda,” rated PG-13 – Sept. 19 • “Simon Birch,” rated PG – Sept. 26 • “Philomena,” rated PG-13 – Oct. 3 Showings take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the church’s worship center. Email adulated@stlukechurch.net for more information.

St. Luke Catholic is located at 13700 Lawyers Road.

Book signing to feature Matthews author

Barbara Scott-Cannon will sign her book, “Stuart: A Friendly Frenchie,” at an event in south Charlotte on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Barbara Scott-Cannon

CHARLOTTE – Matthews author Barbara Scott-Cannon will appear at a book signing tea event in south Charlotte on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Scott-Cannon recently published her first children’s book, “Stuart: A Friendly Frenchie,” inspired by her French bulldog, Stuart. She will be on hand at the event to sign and discuss her book, and copies of her book will be available for purchase for $7.50. Call 704-365-5583 or email mimfisher@carolina.rr.com to R.S.V.P. The signing will take place at 7102 Essington Drive.

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Around Town

Home Sales

A breakdown of recent home sales

Homes Sold Average Sales Price

Aug. 2014 114 $206,547

Aug. 2013 108 $215,674

Aug. 2012 59 $208,526

Aug. 2011 32 $219,220

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com Date sold

Address

sale price

28227

Apple Creek 10131 Mountain Apple Drive Apple Gate 6423 Trotters Ridge Bainbridge 9617 Goldsmith Lane Becton Park 5712 Ebley Lane Birnam Woods 8501 Othello Place 5735 Faulconbridge Road

8/26 8/14 8/25 8/22 8/25 8/25

$140,000 $132,000 $240,000 $82,500 $133,000 $113,400

Braewick 3543 Braewick Place

8/1

$78,000

Brighton Park 4320 Patriots Hill Road

8/25

$203,500

Chestnut Lake 5107 Blue Spruce Lane Cheverton 5214 Bellflower Lane Country Hills 10126 Meadow Hollow Drive 10423 Meadow Hollow Drive Covington Commons 6410 Covington Commons Drive 6414 Covington Commons Drive 6415 Covington Commons Drive

8/22

$115,000

8/8

$158,000

8/28

$133,250

8/27

$159,900

8/22

$147,480

8/15

$139,495

8/8

$154,595

Address Dogwood Acres 9015 Leah Meadow Lane Fairfield Ridge 700 Allister Drive 700 Denning Place

Date sold

8/26 8/27 8/6

Fairington Oaks 13625 Fairington Oaks Drive 8/25

sale price

$180,000 $75,000 $88,000 $343,000

Farmwood 5900 Gold Wagon Lane 7205 Canterway Drive 7612 Timber Ridge Drive

8/15 8/11 8/1

$220,000 $250,000 $207,500

Glad Acres 4928 Lailwood Circle

8/22

$74,000

Glencroft 8833 Dartmoor Place Heathergate 10240 Invershiel Court 6932 Kirkcaldy Lane Hickory Ridge 6624 Goldfinch Road Irongate 9929 Veramonte Court Iverness 5600 Idlewild Road N. 5536 Idlewild Road N. 5528 Idlewild Road N.

8/1

8/29 $60,000 8/29 $85,000 8/8 8/15

$95,000 $401,158

8/29 $110,000 8/28 $113,040 8/25 $110,730

Jefferson Colony 8009 Jefferson Colony Road 8/22 Lakehaven Estates 11901 Ranburne Road

$255,000

8/22

$169,000 $170,000

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Address Lawyers Station 4928 Lailwood Circle Marlwood Acres 5427 Maplewood Lane Morris Farms 7440 Ginger Spice Lane 6930 Spring Morning Lane Old Savannah 6620 Hardee Cove Court Olde Stonegate 5820 Gatekeeper Lane

Date sold

sale price

8/22

$74,000

8/25

$134,500

8/15 8/1

$122,500 $71,000

8/29

$95,000

8/18

$257,000

Olde Sycamore 7626 Hogans Bluff Lane

8/28

$232,500

Pence Pond 7309 Heronwood Lane 7619 Pence Pond Lane 7707 Pelican Court

8/11 8/5 8/4

$98,500 $124,500 $110,000

8/29

$66,000

Pinehill Acres 8116 Pine Hill Road

Shelburne 12001 Stoney Meadow Drive 8/28 8/17 2500 Weathersford Road

$330,000 $230,000

Sherwood Forest 10812 Flintshire Road

8/21

$250,000

St. Claire 6808 Fenning Drive

8/21

$223,000

St Ives 7105 Forrest Rader Drive 7104 Forrest Rader Drive

8/15 8/15

$230,000 $275,000

Address

Date sold

sale price

Address

Date sold

sale price

Stonebridge at Mint Hill 9423 Stonebridge Way

8/29

$455,500

Callaway Forest 8811 Clifton Meadow Drive

8/15

$118,000

Summerwood 10302 Lemington Drive 10427 Lemington Drive 10820 Meg Meadow Drive 8342 Early Bird Way

8/29 8/29 8/26 8/26

$399,000 $397,000 $408,342 $371,778

Candalon 4428 Candalon Way

8/8

$221,000

Castle Cliff 8509 Castle Cliff Drive

8/7

$192,500

Telfair 4208 Morris Park Drive

8/29

$397,490

Creekside 14003 Mareshead Lane

8/7

$196,000

The Oaks at Oxfordshire 6508 Loyola Court

8/25

$330,000

Timber Creek 9513 Central Drive 9806 Standing Wood Court

Crestdale Crossing 316 Amir Circle 713 Ablow Drive

8/29 8/27

$77,500 $105,000

8/29 8/28

$81,000 $122,500

Fairfax Woods 2315 Hargett Road

8/26

$158,000

8/19 8/15

$180,000 $185,104

Forest Brook Estates 3315 Oscar Drive

8/27

$375,000

Glen Devon 205 Mattridge Road 319 Mattridge Road

8/15 8/15

$380,000 $250,000

Habersham 11011 Atrium Way 11139 Atrium Way 11100 Atrium Way

8/28 8/4 8/1

$130,000 $175,000 $148,000

Hampton Green 09 Demaree Lane

8/26

$242,000

Matthews Commons 2422 Tory Oak Place

8/29

$212,000

Matthews Estates 525 Clearbrook Road 717 Meadow Lake Drive

8/27 8/18

$204,000 $223,500

Woodbury 9924 Paper Tree Road 8912 Paddle Oak Road

28105 Annecy 2006 Annecy Drive

8/12

$163,500

Ashley Creek 2020 Monaghan Court 1121 Ashley Creek Drive

8/27 8/26

$234,000 $268,500

Ashley Farms 3228 Rheinwood Court

8/22

$143,700

Benton Woods 408 Bradwyck Court 9314 Sardis Glen Drive

8/20 8/4

$415,000 $423,000

Brightmoor 2508 Jaywick Lane 2343 Fernridge Lane 2600 Whisper Ridge Lane 801 Sunnyview Circle

8/28 8/28 8/18 8/1

$240,000 $170,000 $205,000 $213,000

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Calendar 9.20.14 Saturday

Car seat safety inspection, 9 a.m. to noon The Matthews Police Department is hosting its largest car seat safety inspection of the year.

There will be up to 12 technicians on hand to properly install car seats, check existing seats and offer advice on child safety while riding in automobiles.

Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

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Saturday to Sunday

Pawbrokers Jewelry Fundraiser Pawbrokers is a free event open to the public featuring thousands of pieces of jewelry to benefit the Feline Urgent Rescue and Rehab mission.

Jewelry for sale includes designer pieces, antique, estate, retro, current fashion trends, funky delicate and will include gold, silver, pearl, rhinestones, coral, aquamarine, tanzanite and more.

The event is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit F.U.R.R. Email Roxanne Blake at Roxanne@ pawbrokers.org or call 704-998-8372 for more information.

Matthews Masonic Lodge #461, 184 S. Trade St., Matthews

9.27.14

Saturday

Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Matthews will host “Kiwanis Club of Matthews is Flipping Your Stack” pancake breakfast. Tickets are $7 at the door and $6 in advance and children under 8 are free. In addition to a home-cooked breakfast, there will be door prizes and raffle items.

The new event is presented by the Matthews Kiwanis Club and local high school key clubs.

Visit www.matthewskiwanis.org for more information or to purchase tickets online.

Matthews Presbyterian Church, 207 W. John St., Matthews

sept.

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Saturday

Levine Center’s Dance Fest, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Levine Center is hosting a dance fest, featuring dancers of all ages and styles, as a fundraiser for the non-profit center which celebrates living and boundless aging for seniors in the community.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase in addition to the performances which will include hula, clogging, ballet, ballroom, line, country-western and belly dances.

“Everyone likes dancing,” Matthews A&E Ballroom owner and volunteer event organizer Sebastian Wrenn said in a news release.

“Whether they are dancers themselves or just appreciate the aesthetics, our metropolitan community has numerous dance clubs whose floors are packed with dancers of all ages and levels. The Dance Fest is an opportunity for the public to enjoy local dance talent (and) maybe see a dance that prompts them to take up dancing themselves.”

Call 704-846-4654 or email levinedancefest@ gmail.com for tickets or more information.

1050 DeVore Lane, Matthews

Home Sales (continued from page 16)

Address Matthews Grove 7409 Leahurst Court

Date sold

sale price

8/14

$194,000

Matthews Plantation 5022 Hickory Lake Lane 8/14 1320 Matthews Plantation Drive 8/11 5034 Hickory Lake Lane 8/6

$230,000 $230,000 $301,250

Oakcroft 2905 Stonehedge Court

8/14

$215,000

Pheasant Knoll 3105 Old House Circle

8/27

$89,250

Pine Forest 200 Clearbrook Road

8/18

$137,000

Providence Hills 3222 Savannah Hills Drive

8/15

$427,500

Rovendell Estates 1125 Porters Pond Lane

8/15

$540,000

Sardis Forest 9223 Hinson Drive 8900 Dulins Knob Court

8/28 8/7

$195,425 $225,000

Sardis Pointe 221 Liriope Court Somersby 900 Somersby Lane

8/15 8/22

$415,000 $235,000

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Date sold

sale price

Southwoods 2906 Firewood Drive 1540 Sweetgum Lane

8/29 8/29

$191,000 $216,000

Streamside of Matthews 1347 Lightwood Drive

8/8

$336,000

The Heathers 2506 Heathershire Lane

8/1

$160,000

Thornblade 1414 Moonstone Drive 1726 Walnut Crest Lane

8/15 8/15

$244,000 $250,000

Weddington Ridge 2117 Big Pine Drive 2327 Big Pine Drive 3611 Darlington Road

8/22 8/8 8/1

$256,000 $245,000 $242,000

Wickerby 2815 Williams Station Road

8/14

$188,000

Williams Station 2815 Williams Station Road

8/14

$188,000

Windrow Estates 13534 Idlewild Road

8/15

$163,000

Windsor Chase 2922 Windsor Chase Drive 2843 Windsor Chase Drive

8/29 8/22

$167,000 $195,000

Address

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Sports

by Andrew Stark andrew@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Rocky River coach Jason Fowler has built the Raven football program from the ground up in his five seasons at the helm. He’s turned the team that went winless in 2010 into last season, when the Ravens won 11 games, the Southwestern 4A conference title and the first two playoff games in school history.

The two common cores of any good Fowlercoached team are a stifling and opportunistic defense and a stout running game and this year, despite dropping two games to open the season, he has both – especially in the backfield with senior running back Elijah Jett.

Jett started as a freshman and sophomore at West Charlotte, but watched as his team went 5-17 in his two years as a Lion. After transferring to Rocky River before last season, Jett

quickly acclimated himself to the Ravens’ culture in the locker room and made a name for himself on the football field.

“It was a much more enthusiastic atmosphere with everything – in the weight room, on the field and everywhere,” Jett said. “I could tell it was going to be a different environment.”

Last year he joined a crowded Raven backfield that featured five players all of whom got at least 47 carries. With a time-sharing role, Jett was second on the team with 108 rushes, and led Rocky River with 705 rushing yards while averaging 6.5 yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns.

He said sharing time with Rashaad Brannon and Deron Davis in the backfield and Naiil Ramadan and Christian Allen-Brown, a pair of dual-threat quarterbacks who combined to

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rush for nearly 500 yards and 10 touchdowns, made life easier on everyone, but prevented any runner from fully getting into a groove.

This year, only Jett and Ramadan return from that stable of runners. Even more, Ramadan missed two games with an illness, putting added pressure on Jett’s 5-foot-6, 190-pound frame. But he hasn’t backed down in the least and instead has laid the groundwork for what looks like a very promising senior season.

“This year has been good,” Jett said. “As a senior position captain I knew it was going to be my role to step up. When a play has to be made, I need to be the one to do I and go out and play 110 percent.”

On the field he’s done just that. Jett ran for 100 or more yards just once a season ago, but has topped the century mark in all three games this year.

While Fowler said sophomore running back Justice Styron’s role will increase as he continues to get experience, this is Jett’s team.

“Jett’s shifty,” Fowler said. “He doesn’t have that true break-away speed, but he has game speed where you put him out there and he can run away from people. If you load the box he can run over people or he can make a hole, move the pile and pick up three yards, so he’s dynamic in that aspect.

“He can catch it out of the backfield, he can run and he can do everything, so we’re very glad to have him back. We feel pretty good about Styron, but having Jett to lean on is a good thing for us.”

Despite leading the team in rushing all fourgames to open the year and being the offense’s main catalyst, Jett is far from satisfied, especially with the rocky start the Ravens have gotten off to.

“I really haven’t had a highlight yet,” he said.

“We’re just working hard right now and I’m trying to get us on the right track. I think if we can get to the playoffs and get a few wins I can be happy, but right now we’re trying to get better every day.”

Although Fowler said his star running back

is reserved off the field, he’s impressed with Jett’s natural leadership on it.

“Jett’s a quiet guy, but he works hard in the weight room, works hard out here and does the right thing in the classroom,” Fowler said. “The guys see that and respect what he does.

“A lot of recruiters like him. He’s 190 pounds, full of muscle and he’s a tough kid who doesn’t get injured and he can do a lot of things out there.”

Jett said his best attribute are that he’s a four-year varsity starter who has size to bull people over, the quickness to get around them and the savvy to put it all together.

“I think people are surprised by my quickness – being able to cut on a dime – but I also have a lot of power,” Jett said. “I think people underestimate me because of my size, but I take a lot of pride in running the football. If I run over somebody and stay up, that’s good, but if I can run past them and score, that’s good, too.”

That unique combination has a few schools like N.C. State, Western Carolina, Massachusetts and Arizona taking notice although he hasn’t yet been offered a scholarship. While playing college football is one of Jett’s goals, he said now isn’t the time to think about that.

“Losing those games was eye-opening, but it makes me want to work harder,” Jett said.

“You always have to have a chip on your shoulder, so when you go out and get beat those first two games of the season, it humbles you back down and lets you know you have to work harder.

“We have a target on our back, but we knew we would and we’re going to handle it. We want to get going, get into the playoffs and make a run to win a state title.”

With the dynamic Jett leading the way, the Ravens are back to playing winning football, something Fowler hopes will continue.

“We had a good year last year, but that was last year,” Fowler said. “We felt like we had some unfinished business from last year and we feel like we have more talent this year. We’re a talented group, we just haven’t shown it.”

But Jett knows that this team, with a solid running game, sound defense and experience abound, will be back and ready to compete for a conference title and beyond.

“We want to win states,” he said. “We’re going to get there. I’ve been telling some of the younger guys ‘You never know what’s going to happen. You may have to step up also and it can come at any point in time you have to be ready for every moment.’

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Game previews

All you need to know for this week’s games

Hough at Independence

Richmond at Butler

Marvin Ridge at Rocky River

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

Game time: Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

2014 records: Independence is 4-0; Hough is 2014 records: Richmond is 4-0; Butler is 4-0 2-1

Last meeting: Independence won, 13-10, on Nov. 15, 2013

Players to watch: Hough: quarterback William

Coleman, running back Bishop Ford, safety Van Smith, cornerback Corey Bell, linebacker Mark Fields; Independence: quarterback Kelvin Hopkins, defensive back Adonis Alexander, defensive tackle Christian Colon, receiver Will Walton, running back Quantavious McNeil, linebacker Chris Mangum

The Skinny: Hough’s troubles have stemmed

from the defensive side of the ball where they’ve allowed at least 20 points in each of their three games to start the year. They’ve been able to overcome those deficiencies as they’ve put up over 30 points in each of their victories, and are capable on offense with Coleman, Ford and Co. Through three games, though, the Patriots didn’t allow a point, and the dynamic Hopkins has his pick of playmakers to utilize.

These teams split a season ago, so they know each other well and have developed a bit of a rivalry. This one could be the next chapter and could have either team leaving the field victoriously. –Andrew Stark

Last meeting: 2013

2014 records:

Butler won, 49-32, on Sept. 20,

Players to watch: Richmond:

quarterback Luke Hoggard, running backs Miles Grant and Quientel Goodwin, linebacker Ray Ellerbe, lineman Gus Chambers; Butler: quarterback Anthony Ratliff-Williams, running back Benny LeMay, linebackers Christian Dixon and Jay Gibbs, lineman Jalen Cousar, receiver/defensive back Clifton Duck, H-back Jordan Huntley

The Skinny: The Raiders’ bread and butter is the

running game and they have a pair of good ones in Grant – who is also their leading receiver – and Goodwin. Stopping them will be of paramount concern for the Butler defense. As well as they move they move it on the ground, the Raiders struggle through the air, completing just 40 percent of their passes, so if Butler can make them one dimensional, they should be able to control the game. On defense, Richmond has allowed over 23 points per game, so there are holes for Ratliff-Williams, LeMay and Barrow to exploit. The Bulldogs are rolling right now, and this would be another feather in their cap.

– Andrew Stark

River is 2-2

Marvin Ridge is 0-2; Rocky

Last meeting: Rocky River won, 28-0, on Sept.

20, 2013

Players to watch: Marvin Ridge: quarterback

Drew Swoope, running back Devin Adkins, receiver Emeka Emezie, linebacker Turner Schwartz, defensive end John Wells; Rocky River: receiver/defensive back Jaire Alexander, running back Elijah Jett, linebacker John Henderson, quarterback Naiil Ramadan, lineman Brandon Luallen

The Skinny:

Even though it’s four weeks into the season, the Mavs are still somewhat of an unknown. They’ve been in both of their losses – both were decided by six points or less – but they haven’t been able to pull either out.

Plus, they’ve already had a bye week and won’t make up last week’s rainout against upstart Carolina Pride. While the Mavs are in flux, so too are the Ravens. Rocky River began the season with a pair of tough losses, but got on track last week and will look to keep it going.

Jett, Ramadan and Alexander will control the offensive production, but the Ravens need to tighten up their defense if they are to make a run similar to last year. – Andrew Stark

W e ekly g a m e P i c ks

by Andrew Stark andrew@matthewsminthillweekly.com

It’s hard to believe Week 4 is already upon us, but even harder to imagine how some of the upcoming matchups are going to turn out.

Independence and Butler have taken on all challengers and seem to be the cream of the crop in the Southwestern 4A. That is if defending champion Rocky River, who has suddenly won two straight and look to be a major contender again, doesn’t have a say.

Charlotte Christian has won the past two private-school titles and are loaded again, but can anyone slow down Daniel Jones and Charlotte Latin’s high-powered offense? We can’t wait for that game to get here.

And in the So. Meck 8 it’s even more

complicated. Providence and Charlotte Catholic were thought to be the frontrunners – and they are. Ardrey Kell is making believers out of us and suddenly South Meck is a title contender, as well. Myers Park has suffered three heartbreaking losses in a row, but not many people want to play them.

As you can see, these division races are incredibly exciting and this week we bring in Charlotte Latin lacrosse coach Dick Sipperly, who has guided the Hawks to three consecutive state titles, to help us sort it out.

Sipperly knows what it takes to win as many of his lacrosse stars are standouts on the Latin football team, and has advice for those teams looking to take the next step and achieve greatness.

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Victory Christian at Providence Day SouthLake Christian at Charlotte Latin

Olympic at East Meck Richmond at Butler Carolina Pride at Lewisville

guest picker

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hannah dockery

Dick Sipperly

Independence Rocky River Hillside Charlotte Christian Myers Park Providence Day Charlotte Latin Olympic Butler Carolina Pride

Independence Rocky River Hillside Charlotte Christian Myers Park Providence Day Charlotte Latin Olympic Butler Carolina Pride

Independence Rocky River Hillside Charlotte Christian Myers Park Providence Day Charlotte Latin Olympic Butler Carolina Pride

Last week Overall

Last week Overall

Last week Overall

(9-2) (32-11)

(8-3) (32-12)

(9-2) (33-10)

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W e e kly gam e stats Editor’s Note: Due to many of last Friday's games being rained out, some teams weren't able to get their stats from Monday's make-up games in on time. The full leaders will return next week.

Passi n g Name Daniel Jones Kelvin Hopkins Bruce Dixon Clay Norris Anthony Ratliff-Williams Caleb York John Schweitzer Cole Bloomer John Turley Phillip Clay Tyshawn Carter John Walton Khalil Gilliam Nail Ramadan

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1) Butler (4-0) Previous ranking: No. 1

The Bulldogs started sluggishly against Mount Tabor, but bounced back in the second half with an offensive explosion and buckled down on defense, too. Anthony Ratliff-Williams accounted for 346 yards of offense while Benny LeMay topped the century mark on the ground and Alex Barrow passed 100 receiving yards.

If there was any question, the Bulldogs are back.

2) Independence (4-0) Previous ranking: No. 3 Everyone knew about the Patriots’ high-flying offense, but it’s the defense that’s been the big story to start the year and the reason for their jump in the rankings.

The Patriots haven’t had more than four shutouts in a season since 2004 – during their 109-game winning streak – but this Independence team is trying to get back its glory and if the defense continues to carry them, they may do just that.

3) Charlotte Christian (1-1) Previous ranking: No. 2 The Knights led Wilmington’s Hoggard 20-16 at the half last week, but the game was postponed and not rescheduled. While this year’s Knights team isn’t quite as dominant as last year, they’re still heavily favored to make the championship game again this season.

They have a tough test with Monroe this week, but have all of the tools to make a statement with a win.

4) Charlotte Latin (3-0) Previous ranking: No. 4 The Hawks offense is as good as anyone’s and that’s saying something in these rankings. Daniel Jones is putting together a magical season, leading the Hawks to nearly 40 points per outing. The defense is matching that production, making this one of the favorites to claim the NCISAA title.

5) Providence (3-1) Previous ranking: No. 6 The Panthers got out of the gates quickly against Myers Park this week, but had to hold off the Mustangs to get the win. Still, this team is showing that they are a legitimate contender in the So. Meck 8, a conference that has at least three teams capable of winning its title.

6) Charlotte Catholic (3-1) Previous ranking: No. 5 The Cougars came down to earth a little with a blowout loss to Mallard Creek last week, but that does nothing to derail their hopes for a So. Meck 8 title.

The defending conference champs have an open week to get everything in order before kicking off conference play against Berry on Sept. 26.

7) Rocky River (2-2) Previous ranking: No. 7 Rocky River came out of the gates slowly, but as we imagined have worked out the kinks. The Ravens soundly disposed of Hunter Huss last week and have a chance this week to get their record back over .500.

Coach Jason Fowler seems to have weathered the storm and, like last year, his Ravens may be in the midst of a big run.

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Covenant Day volleyball holds serve After making it all the way to the state championship game in what was their best season in school history, the Covenant Day volleyball team set out to build on all that it accomplished a season ago.

The Lions (11-4) have already lost more games than they did a year ago, but that isn’t an indicator of how their season has gone. Two losses – to Marvin Ridge and to Fort Mill – are to Class 3A public school teams and the other two have come at the hands of undefeated Charlotte Country Day, the defending private-school champs.

Against all other competition, the Lions have won 26 of the 29 games they’ve played, and after beating Charlotte Christian, 3-0, on Sept. 11 are in the midst of a two-game win streak.

Sophomore Sarah Billiard led the way with 13 digs and 11 kills in the win over the Knights, but Christina Goforth (17 digs, seven kills), Hannah Billiard (five kills, three blocks) and Megan Embry (18 assists, four kills, three aces) also had standout performances.

Covenant Day plays at Weddington on Wednesday, Sept. 17 before hosing Country Day on Sept. 23.

Independence soccer playing well The Independence boys soccer team hasn’t finished a season with more than seven wins or a winning record since 2011, but are off to a 3-2-1 start to

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open this season.

The Patriots have split their last four games – dropping 4-0 losses to South Meck and Porter Ridge in between 4-2 wins over East Meck and West Meck.

Senior striker Dylan Rich leads the team with six goals and two assists and Gabe Barriger (three goals) and Michael Oviedo (two goals) have also stood out offensively. Esai Gomez has been the Patriots main goalkeeper and has 30 saves through four games.

Independence plays Garinger on Wednesday, Sept.

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Independence volleyball on a roll The Independence volleyball team has won four of its past five matches to run its season record to 7-4 after blanking Rocky River, 3-0, on Sept. 11.

Kaitlyn Reid is one of several Patriots having strong seasons, as Reid leads the team with 41 kills.

Mikaela Smith (35 kills), Iveena Nut (33 kills), Mikayla Comer (20 kills) Emma Melton (172 assists) and Allison Kepko (141 digs, 31 aces) have also had standout seasons for Independence.

The Patriots host East Meck on Thursday, Sept.

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Covenant Day tennis gets shutout win The Covenant Day girls tennis team earned a 7-0 win over High Point Christian on Sept. 11, evening its record at 1-1.

The Lions got singles’ wins from Jessie Floyd, Madison Wall, Ansley Swann, Ava Murchison, Lauren Boyles and Erika Fager.

The doubles’ tandems of Murchison and Ame

Duggins, Laura Ormond and Daniela Dahlgren and Lena Adelman and Samantha Gearheart were victorious.

Covenant Day played Charlotte Latin on Sept. 16 and will host Charlotte Christian on Thursday, Sept.

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Independence football off to historic start The Independence football team is rich in esteem and tradition, but they’ve started off the 2014 season with four consecutive shutouts – something they’ve never done in school history.

After defeating West Meck, 45-0, on Sept. 15, the Patriots have outscored their opponents 149-0 and have jumped to No. 2 in our Super 7 rankings.

While the defense has been impenetrable, it’s fare from a one-man show as 15 Patriots have doublefigure tackles led by Christian Colon (25), Chris Mangum (23) and Kima Bell, Adonis Alexander and Jerome Cochran (22 apiece).

While the tackling has been better than a season ago, the Patriots are forcing turnovers and capitalizing on them as they’ve recorded three fumble recoveries and four interceptions so far.

While the defense has been stout, quarterback Kelvin Hopkins (799 yards passing, seven touchdowns) is leading the offensive attack with the help of receiver Will Walton (382 yards, four touchdowns) and running back Quantavious McGill (347 rushing yards, four touchdowns).

The Patriots will go for their fifth consecutive shutout when they host Hough on Friday, Sept. 19.

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