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Musical to feature classic Dr. Seuss stories by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – A handful of timeless, classic Dr. Seuss tales will come to life this weekend at Fullwood Theater as Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presents its stage production of “Seussical the Musical.” About 35 performers of all ages will take the stage Friday, Nov. 7,

at 7:30 p.m. for the musical’s opening night. The production will run through Nov. 16, and tickets cost $10 to $12 and are available online at www.matthewsplayhouse.com. All performances take place at Fullwood Theater, part of the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. E. “Seussical” is based on a number of popular Dr. Seuss stories and features characters like the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and the Whos from Whoville, among

others. “It’s like all your favorite Dr. Seuss books coming to life, intertwined in the plot and music,” show director Lisa Blanton said. Blanton previously worked on the show with another theater and also choreographed the show for a high school production, so she jumped at the opportunity to become involved when Matthews Playhouse chose to perform it. “I love the show, I love the music (see Seussical on page 5)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison will officially resign on Thursday, Nov. 6, according to a statement he released on Nov. 3. In the statement, Morrison attributes his departure to a need to care for his ailing mother, but some say he may have been under pressure. “While serving as superintendent is an honor and privilege, it requires a singular and unwavering focus,” Morrison’s statement read. “Recent events have challenged that focus, and I must now rededicate myself to my family, most especially my mother. When I first started here in CMS, I was excited about having my professional career closer to her, however I can't give my job the full attention it needs while making sure I address her needs at this critical time.” The announcement came as a shock to many. Several school board members declined to comment, or did not return calls or emails. The notification comes after the district’s school board engaged in multiple closed-door meetings last week. On Friday, Oct. 31, Board of Education chairwoman Mary McCray announced the school board would cancel its planned six-hour work session regarding the accountability framework, but would meet privately to discuss a personnel matter. Morrison did not attend the work session at the Leadership Academy, but many of the district’s lieutenants were present. Morrison also was not in his office Monday, CMS staff said, adding he was not scheduled to be there that day. However, McCray was seen in the government building Monday afternoon meeting with top CMS officials in a closed-door meeting, but did not make any comment. Principals and assistant principals met on Monday afternoon at the district’s Spaugh Professional Development Center to hear the announcement and discuss what the departure means for the district. CMS Deputy Superintendent Ann Clark will assume the responsibilities of superintendent with Morrison’s departure. She was one of the other finalists for superintendent when Morrison was hired in 2012. The school board will look for (see Morrison on page 20)

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Book offers honesty, help and hope for Parkinson’s patients Local author’s book focuses on ways to cope with the disease by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

We n d a l l Woodall was told for years he should write a book, but he had no idea where to start. Woodall, a former missionary and pastor who currently Wendall Woodall teaches Bible and leadership classes at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, is a selfproclaimed avid reader. But it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease three years ago when he felt like he had the knowledge and experience required to write a book on an issue. “When I got Parkinson’s, that was a thing I could speak on with experience,” Woodall said. “I got a text from a former colleague that said, ‘This is the book you can write authoritatively.’” Woodall recently published “Shuffle: A

Way Forward, Whatever the Challenge,” a book discussing his own journey with Parkinson’s disease. The book offers help and advice for others struggling with the illness, as well as life lessons for the average person. Woodall was 49 years old at the time of his diagnosis, which categorized his disease as “young onset” Parkinson’s. He started writing about his experiences from the time of his diagnosis, with a special focus on “habitudes” – a combination of attitudes and habits that help individuals with Parkinson’s disease live life to the best of their ability. “It was therapy for me to write it, but it ended up helping others, too, (by sharing) the tools that helped me cope with this disease,” Woodall said. Writing the book took two months, and Woodall finished his draft on Dec. 25, 2013. He contacted a friend who was working as a freelance editor. With his friend’s help, Woodall published the book through an Amazon.com program via a publishing company his friend formed, Highway 51 Publishing. The book was officially released earlier

this year, near the end of March. “Shuffle” is divided into eight chapters with titles beginning with the letter “H.” The first chapter, “History,” chronicles Woodall’s story from pre-diagnosis to present day, and the remaining chapters focus on tools he’s used to adapt to his new reality. Chapters like “Honesty” and “Humility” focus on being willing to admit the disease is there and coping with the humiliation the disease brings at times, while others like “Heart” and “Humor” discuss the correlation between Parkinson’s disease and depression and why it’s important for Parkinson’s patients to maintain a sense of humor. “I dedicate a whole chapter to this idea of laughing at yourself,” Woodall said. Woodall also draws from his experience as a pastor and missionary. He spent 12 years of his life performing mission work in Central America, with 11 of those years spent in Honduras, and he draws upon the idea of “culture shock” and compares it to the shock Parkinson’s disease patients experience when they’re first diagnosed. Woodall also

dedicates one chapter, “Hope,” to discussing hope in God, as well as hope for science to find a cure for the disease. Writing the book has been a way for Woodall to keep himself accountable in making sure he practices what he preaches, he said. “These are things I’m doing, actively doing, to help me,” Woodall said. “I really guard myself against giving any advice I’ve not taken myself.” “Shuffle” has received positive reviews and feedback since it was published and has maintained a position as the Top Rated book in its specific sub-category on Amazon.com. Sales have been steady since the book was released, Woodall said, and it’s also opened doors for Woodall to speak about his experience at a number of local venues, as well as facilitate a small group at the Siskey YMCA in Matthews. Though life with Parkinson’s disease hasn’t been easy, Woodall said he’s grateful for the opportunity to use his experience to help others live life to the fullest, whether they’re struggling with Parkinson’s or some other life challenge. “It’s definitely something I’ve prayed for God to take away from me, deliver me from,” Woodall said. “So far he’s not, but I think he’s given me the grace to live with it.” Find more information including a link to purchase the book by visiting www.amazon. com and searching for “Wendall Woodall.”

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and the message,” Blanton said. “I love that it’s clever and funny and sweet all at the same time.” One of the things cast members are most excited about is the show’s costuming. While the set plays on the 2-D aspect of looking at a book, the costumes are “very much 3-D,” Blanton said. Some of the costumes were purchased from another local theater company that previously performed the show, while others were crafted by a costume designer at Matthews Playhouse, she said. “You can’t wear street clothes in a show like this,” Blanton said. “The costumes are inspired by (Dr. Seuss) illustrations and taken to another level.” For actor Larry Wu, who will play Mr. Mayor in the production, the real magic of the show lies within the melodies and lyrics of the songs. The majority of “Seussical” is told through song, with very little spokenword dialogue between musical numbers. “The costumes are awesome, but I really think the music is really going to be what brings this play out,” Wu said. “It’s like storytelling – really beautiful music.” “Seussical” also involves a lot of choreography and physical movement, especially for certain characters like the Wickersham Brothers, three mischievous monkeys who steal a clover from Horton the Elephant in

the show. “The biggest challenge about this production is that it’s been really physical,” said Nolan Dunagan, a Charlotte Christian School junior who plays one of the Wickersham Brothers in the production. “Since the monkeys jump around a lot, the choreography’s physically taxing, but it’s all good in the end. It’s great fun.” Ten-year-old Sabrina Fishman, one of the youngest cast members, said her favorite thing about the show is the story of two separate worlds – Whoville and the jungle – coming together. “It all connects at the end, which I think is the coolest part about it,” said Sabrina, who plays three characters in the show – a circus acrobat, a jungle creature and a fish. “It’s a really great show for all ages … because you could (understand) the story easily if you watch it. It’s not like the audience has to know the whole script to get it.” Wu said the combination of the performances, costumes, set, musical numbers and storyline will help transform the stage into the world of Dr. Seuss – something he said audience members can expect to enjoy. “I think you can really expect the wackiness of the Dr. Seuss world,” he said. “Sometimes you really want to imagine what it would be like for that world to be in front of you, and I think this play really does it.”

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News Briefs Matthews adopts zoning compliance review fee MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners approved a $15 fee for zoning compliance reviews during their most recent meeting on Oct. 27. The Matthews Planning and Development Department staff has agreed to take over the responsibility of verifying zoning compliance for all sign permits within Matthews. The staff will adopt a fee, similar to a fee set in Pineville, since this will often involve staff checking compliance to the UDO, which may have specific provisions for sites within the Highway Overlay, Downtown Overlay, or Independence Boulevard sign corridor, as well as verifying compliance to conditional site plans and/or master sign plans, according to a town memo. David Barley, a county inspector for Mecklenburg County, previously took over this role, but has left the county’s Land Use & Environment Services for a different county job. Planning Director Kathi Ingrish and her staff proposed to absorb the duty into their department. The board voted unanimously to approve the proposal.

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during the Matthews Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Oct. 27. Before the meeting, Commissioners John Ross and Chris Melton and Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pata received flu shots from the county health department. Cobb suggested any individual over 6 months old should receive the shot at the risk of contracting the virus and exposing family and neighbors. The shot will protect a person for the entire flu season, Cobb said at the meeting. He also estimated less than 50 percent of Americans received their flu shots. “The last thing we need is for the flu to get out of control,” Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said. Visit www.charmeck.org/mecklenburg/ county/HealthDepartment/Flu/Pages/ Default.aspx or an area pharmacy to schedule a flu shot or to receive more information.

Miller to retire after 30 years of service MINT HILL – Doris Miller, the deputy town clerk for Mint Hill, will retire after 30 years of service. The town has planned a reception for Miller on Nov. 18, a Tuesday, to honor her. Miller earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) in 2012, which was awarded to her by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. The IIMC grants the CMC designation to those municipal clerks who complete the education requirements and who have a record of

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MATTHEWS – Matthews finance director Christine Surratt will leave her position in Matthews at the end of the year. Surratt has served with the town since 1985 in the finance department and Christine Surratt as director since 2005. Her responsibilities included the oversight and management of the finance department and administering the Town adopted operating budgets. The town is currently looking for someone to fill her position. Interested applicants can visit www.matthewsnc.gov to retrieve the job posting and application. A cover letter, resume and completed application should be sent to Human Resources at 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105. No faxed or scanned copies accepted. The application window will be open until Nov. 19, a Wednesday.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Timothy L. Carpenter, 100 block of East John Street: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 27 • Nathaniel Forest Lezotte, 9100 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 27 • Chet Alexander McBeath, 11500 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of heroin; possession of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 28 Chet A. McBeath • John David Turner, 1600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 28 • Terrin Brittany Dover, 1600 block of John David Turner Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Felony larceny. Oct. 28 • Saif Fadhil, 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; speeding. Oct. 29 • Katie Michelle Terrin Brittany Dover Lytle, 4000 block of Shamrock Drive: Possession of stolen firearm. Oct. 29 • William Earnest Apodaca III, 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Unlawful concealment. Oct. 30 • Tyler Lindsay Henderson, Econolodge, 1938 Moore Road: Assault on a female; assault by strangulation; discharging firearm in town limits. Oct. 31 Tyler L. Henderson • Shereika Monique Clark, 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while license revoked. Nov. 1 • Nicholas Earl Waugh, 1700 block of Gender Cove Lane: Possession of heroin; possession of phentermine; possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 1 • Eric Rasheed Nicholas Earl Waugh Miller, 1600 block of www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear. Nov. 2 The following crimes occurred in Matthews between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2, according to the Matthews Police Department: Home/Business Break-Ins • 2000 block of Mount Harmony Church Road: Mountain Dew, hydrocodone and ciprofloxacin stolen in burglary. Oct. 30 Larceny • 10500 block of Paces Oaks Avenue:

Dorito’s, Busch Ice beer, tobacco products and Formula 409 cleaner stolen, worth $28. Oct. 27 • Vitamin Shoppe, 1908 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $187.96 worth of vitamins and pills stolen. Oct. 28 • Dunkin Donuts. 3114 Fincher Farm Road: $416.26 stolen by employee. Oct. 30 • Walgreens, 1220 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $6 candy stolen. Oct. 30 • Williams Wrecker, 1039 Industrial Drive: $120 service not paid for. Oct. 30 • Stein Mart, 1813 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Clothes, fur and watches, worth $129.93, stolen. Oct. 31 (see Crime Blotter on page 8)

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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 are from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. All Scores: 28105 • Genghis Grill, 9727 E. Independence Blvd. – 99.5 • Kabob-JE Rotisserie & Grille, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 28227 • Daphne’s Bakery, 7609 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 100 • Jimmie’s Restaurant, 7024 Brighton Park Drive – 98 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. Find more details on Mecklenburg County restaurants at the health department’s website, http:// charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ HealthDepartment/Pages/Default.aspx.

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• Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $294 worth of goods including house keys, baby items, iPhone, diaper bag and credit cards, stolen. Oct. 31 • 3100 block of Sam Newell Road: $28 vehicle tag stolen. Oct. 31 Drugs • BB&T, 110 E. John St.: Possession of pill bottle. Oct. 27 • 9100 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 27 • 11500 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 28 • East Independence Boulevard, address not listed: Possession of marijuana. Oct. 28 • Microtell Inn, 1603 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 28 • Legacy Matthews, 1701 Gander Cove Lane: Possession of heroin; possession of prescription pills; possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 1 • 1600 block of Sam Newell Road: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 2 Fraud • 1400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $1,298.88 check forged. Oct. 29 • COSTCO, 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Counterfeit $20 bill used. Oct. 30

• Home Depot, 1837 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Credit card fraud. Oct. 31 • 1300 block of Wyndmere Hills Lane: $18,995.25 forgery. Oct. 31 • 14300 block of Pommel Lane: Fraud. Oct. 31 Vandalism • Inntown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: $1,500 damage to Jeep Liberty in vehicle fire. Oct. 27 • 7 Eleven, 11208 E. Independence Blvd.: $6,000 damage to American Hauler trailer in vehicle fire. Oct. 27 • 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: $100 damage to Kia Sedona. Nov. 1 Other • 1500 block of Chesswood Lane: Recovered $8,000 Pontiac van which had been lost or stolen. Oct. 27 • Econolodge, 1938 Moore Road: Assault; assault to inflict serious injury; robbery; kidnapping; assault by strangulation; discharging firearm in town limits; assault by pointing a gun; assault on a female. Oct. 31 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Mark Nicholas Amabile, Intersection of Idlewild and Thompson roads: Possession of marijuana. Oct. 28 • Carlos Enoc Delcid, Intersection of Blair

and Connell roads: Possession of marijuana; contempt of court/perjury; breaking and entering; injury to real property. Oct. 28 The following crimes occurred in Mint Hill between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: Home/Business Break-Ins • 4500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Door of residence kicked in and $300 jewelry stolen. Oct. 31 Larceny • 7700 block of Whitmire Lane: $100 Echo chainsaw and $200 Echo hedge clippers stolen. Nov. 1 • Monroe Hardware, 6912 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $850 Stihl chainsaw stolen. Nov. 1 • 8000 block of Grove Hall Avenue: Suspects attempted to steal plastic containers filled with construction mater, worth $100. Nov. 2 Vandalism • 4900 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $200 damage to front door of residence. Nov. 1 • Intersection if I-485 North and Idlewild Road: $300 damage to rear automobile window. Nov. 2 Fraud • 9700 block of Fairview Road: Credit card fraud. Oct. 30 • Food Lion, 8118 Blair Road: Debit card fraud. Nov. 1

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He feels adding the Mint Hill store was an â&#x20AC;&#x153;easy transitionâ&#x20AC;? and provided a â&#x20AC;&#x153;good footprintâ&#x20AC;? after establishing stores in both Matthews and Charlotte. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got here, we got to the finish line and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to stay,â&#x20AC;? Knox said, adding he feels most people trust ALDI and think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a neighborhood store. The Mint Hill store features high ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally-friendly building materials, according to a news release. Mint Hill store manager Taylee Wright did the honors of cutting the ribbon at the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening ceremonies. She has worked for ALDI for three years and said she took pride in developing the store for the past three weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazing company to work for,â&#x20AC;? Wright said, adding sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had a supportive team throughout her career. ALDI focuses on efficiency by eliminating overhead costs that other grocers include in their prices through various practices, according to Jonathan Tempel, director of real estate for ALDI. Some practices include a cart rental system, where a shopper inserts a quarter to release the cart and receives the quarter upon the cartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return, open carton displays and encouraging customers to bring their own bags, according to the release. Ninety percent of products in ALDI are exclusive brands to the store, with a double guarantee, Tempel added. The double guarantee means if a customer doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like a product,

MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mint Hill residents flocked to the plaza at the corner of Blair and Wilgrove Mint Hill roads before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to witness the ribbon cutting of the Mint Hill ALDI. Town commissioners and staff attended the ribbon cutting as ALDI welcomed customers who sampled ALDI-exclusive products and previewed the inside of the newest store. Margaret Cochrane, a Mint Hill resident, arrived before 8 a.m. to shop. She said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;thrilled to deathâ&#x20AC;? when she found out Mint Hill would soon have an ALDI. She previously shopped at the Albemarle Road store, but is glad to have a location within one mile of her home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it will be great. I feel sorry for other grocery stores,â&#x20AC;? Cochrane said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve needed for a long time.â&#x20AC;? Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers feels the new store will benefit the community and ALDI. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mint Hill citizens are quality-minded and seek the benefits of lower prices,â&#x20AC;? Biggers said. ALDI has worked with the town for about a year to bring the store to Mint Hill, he added. ALDI seeks to serve the community longterm value with high-quality and low-priced products, said Chandler Knox, district manager for ALDI. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our community involvement comes through how well we sell our products,â&#x20AC;? Knox said.

Mint Hill ALDI store manager Taylee Wright did the honors at the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ribbon cutting on Oct. 29. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo

they can return the item with a replacement and will receive their money back. Tempel attributes their policies to their high customer loyalty. A study of more than 6,200 consumers by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions, ranked ALDI third in customer satisfaction, being beat out by Trader Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Publix. Mint Hill resident Edna Stearnes wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprised to see many people enjoying ALDI. She was â&#x20AC;&#x153;tickled to deathâ&#x20AC;? to have an ALDI store so close to her home. She would often drive to the Albemarle Road store previously. She said she appreciates the storesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; return policies and the cost and quality of store products. ALDI has about 1,300 stores located in 32 states and adds about 80 new stores each year. The Mint Hill store, located at 8000 Blair

Visitors sampled various products during the Mint Hill ALDIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preview grand opening on Wednesday morning. Courtney Schultz/ MMHW photo

Road, unit B, will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. ALDI accepts, cash, debit and EBT cards.

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traffic volumes in 2035 and whether it is consistent with town goals. The highest-ranked project in Matthews by using this point system is a new extension of McKee Road, which would stretch from Campus Ridge Road to Stevens Mill Road. An extension of Northeast Parkway from Matthews-Mint Hill Road to Overcash Drive also scored high on the chart. Both road projects are near U.S. Highway 74, on each side of the I-485 interchange, where congestion is normal during peak traffic hours. Another main focus of the comprehensive transportation plan is to develop more multi-modal transportation opportunities for residents of Matthews and Stallings who ride bikes, either as a mode of transportation or recreationally. The plan recommends seven miles of multi-use and bike paths to be built in Matthews in the short term. This includes wide outside lanes for bikes and a multi-use path that would stretch over 13,000 feet down Idlewild Road from the Idlewild Road Park to Pineville-Matthews Road Park. Three miles of paths are recommended for Stallings, including a bike lane and multi-use path that runs down Stallings Road for over a mile in the same area the road is slotted for widening. All of the above listed projects are recommended for the short term, meaning they should be implemented within five years. Throughout all three phases – short-, midand long-term – the plan recommends a total of over 53 miles of bicycle facilities for development in the area and over 27 miles of sidewalks and multi-use paths. “The most important function of these recommendations is to create an interwoven network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that make meaningful connections as each corridor is improved,” the plan reads. Messera, who served on the task force as a project manager, emphasized that many of the proposed projects involve state highways and are under the jurisdiction of the North

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Hsu honored as a hometown hero MATTHEWS – Elizabeth Lane Elementary School teacher Andrea Hsu was recently named the winner of the CMS Hometown Hero award. The teacher was honored by sponsor, Charles G. Monnett III & Associates law firm, and won a $250 gift card and a pizza party from Domino’s for her class. The firm honors teachers in Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Catawba, Iredell, Cabarrus and Union counties each month. Nominations are ongoing throughout the school year, and winners are chosen through an online voting contest at the firm’s website. Find more information about the Hometown Heroes program and nominate a teacher at www.carolinalaw.com/ hometown-hero-teacher-appreciationprogram.aspx.

Marching Bulldogs earn top spot at competition MATTHEWS – The Butler High

School Marching Bulldogs earned multiple awards at the Moorseville High School Blue Devil Classic on Oct. 18. Twenty bands from across the region competed in the event. The bulldogs won the following awards: – First place music class 4A (highest score of the day) – First pace general effect Class 4A (highest score of the day) – First place percussion Class 4A (highest score of the day) – First place color guard Class 4A – Second place drum major class 4A – First place band Class 4A – Grand champion band (highest overall score of the day)

Carmel Christian middle school to perform ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior’ MATTHEWS – Carmel Christian School’s Middle school will perform “Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior” on Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m.

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The production is based on a zany musical that took Broadway by storm, according to Music Theatre International. It centers on young Millie Dillmount, who just moved to New York City in 1922. “It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz – in a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social

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Parents learn about social and cyber media MINT HILL – Mint Hill Middle School’s counseling department will sponsor a parent education night about social and cyber media on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 5:45 p.m. FBI agent and member of the Charlotte Cyber Crime Squad John Letterhos will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Parent will learn about the dangers and legal implications of cyber media. Interest parents need to RSVP to their grade level school counselors. Sixth-grade parents need to contact Kelly Homes at Kelly1.holmes@cms.k12.nc.us, seventhgrade parents need to contact Christina Brown at Christinah.brown@cms.k12. nc.us and eighth-grade parents need to contact Alli Tate at Allison.campbell@ cms.k12.nc.us. Mint Hill Middle is located at 11501 Idlewild Road.

CPCC Levine to host Geek Fest MATTHEWS – CPCC’s Levine Campus will host Geek Fest, “a celebration of innovation and technology” on Nov. 13, a Thursday. The free event will feature the latest in technology, innovation and professional opportunities. Students can tour the college campus, interact with speed geek technologies and learn more about the other innovation technology programs CPCC offers, according to a news release. This year’s event will highlight a variety of topics, including launching a startup business, product development, social media, programming and software development, video game design, animation, automotive technology, business intelligence, mobile computing, e-learning, instructional technology and more, the release said. Activities will include a Microsoft IT Camp, guest speakers, demonstrations, activities, webcasts, video games, music, contests, food and door prizes. The Levine campus is located at 2800 Campus Ridge Road.

Kaplan helps with college acceptance MATTHEWS – Kaplan will host an information session to help high school students learn how to get accepted into their top college choice in the community room in the Matthews Library. Participants will receive an overview of what colleges are looking for and how they should best position themselves when preparing for college. The event will take place Nov. 22, a Saturday at 10:30 a.m. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Becoming book lovers Matthews Elementary holds fourth annual read-a-thon by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Thursday, Oct. 30, Matthews Elementary School parents, students and faculty donned costumes of their favorite book characters for the fourth annual ReadA-Thon, an event assistant principal Shalan Fry originally started to encourage reading and increase literacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really to solidify and encourage our literacy goals with a love of reading,â&#x20AC;? Fry said. The event included a character parade, parent readers visiting classrooms and buddy reading time. Andrea Koelz, a parent of a fifth-grader, participated in the event for the past three years and read to her fifth-graderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just neat to allow parents to come in,â&#x20AC;? Koelz said. She felt itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for students to see a different person share the same message of the importance of reading. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important with any other content area. They have to read to gain new knowledge,â&#x20AC;? Koelz said, adding it also helps with life skills later on in life. Fry hoped the event would encourage students who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t typically read to enjoy reading. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can get one child who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like

reading to pick up a book, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done our job because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to do,â&#x20AC;? she said. Fry considers the buddy program to be the most special part of the day where fifth-graders read to kindergarteners. In the past, the fifthgrade classes build up the day and continue the partnership throughout the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You see where it really shines at the end of the day when the kids read to the other kids,â&#x20AC;? Frye said. Fifth-graders Allison Snider and Ole Swenson enjoyed the parent readers, and said they both understand the value of literacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a job, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live your life,â&#x20AC;? Ole said. Ole enjoys reading fiction because he can read about events that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen in real life, but can experience through reading. Allison likes reading realistic and historical fiction, she said. She feels itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to read in order to be successful in life and feels itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to hear others read to become a better reader. Matthews Elementary parent of a fourthand second-grader Dawn Read agrees itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be present in schools. She was asked by her children to dress in a costume and read to their classes. Read felt the event highlighted the importance of literacy, and was glad to see fathers reading to bring a male presence to the classroom, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a foundation for good

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communication skills,â&#x20AC;? she said. Fry hopes to continue the event to encourage literacy skills in a fun way. She feels the event ties in well with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced literacy method, which integrates writing,

phonics, self-reflected reading and guided reading to help build literacy skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to build their level of reading together,â&#x20AC;? Fry said.

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Finding liberation in art Costa Rican artist visits Providence Day School by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Providence Day School art students took a visual trip to Central America last week as part of the school’s global artist-in-residence program. Costa Rican artist Fabio Herrera visited advanced middle and upper schools art classes on Oct. 21 to 23 to work with the students by sharing his art and experience. The global artist-in-residence program is an ongoing collaboration between the school’s visual arts department and global education office to expose students to international artists of varying genres and forms. The program began two decades ago with local and semi-local artists contributing to the curriculum, said Chris Wallace, chair of the school’s visual arts department. The school eventually invited artists from various locales, including Barbados, Mexico and Texas. “When these artists visit, our objectives include involving all student age levels and learning about (the artist’s) culture, as well as their art,” Wallace said. Herrera visited an upper school art class taught by Richard Dewey, who often translated the artist’s thoughts to the students because Herrera spoke limited English. “By bringing him here, I think it has been a good experience for (the students),” Dewey said. “They have the experience with someone who has a perspective of America life, but thinks a bit differently … it’s also good for (the students) to hear someone

speak a different language.” Herrera is a realistic and abstract artist, who is considered a leader in the Costa Rican art community. He also is a founding member of Bocaracá, a group of 11 modern artists who discuss current tendencies in the world and local art scene. Dewey considers Herrera’s art to be “personal.” He often creates art based on his feelings and allows “his emotions to be free,” Herrera said. Herrera, who is from a rural community, said it was not typical to think about going into art as a career when he was growing up. Fortunately, his father had a general store that sold magazines and newspapers that exposed him to the art world. “As a little boy, I was able to see paintings of Picasso … and cubist paintings all through looking at magazines,” Herrera said, with Dewey’s help. “Those paintings awakened my curiosity to travel, so I traveled on a bus to the capital (San Jose) to visit the museums.” Herrera paints various subjects from landscapes to self-portraits to graphic shapes. He attributes his vast repertoire of subject to the freedom he feels from art. “A lot of people think of the art world of being in Paris or London or New York, but a place like Costa Rica is the perfect place for an artist to transmit a piece. It’s a perfect environment to produce art,” Herrera said, with Dewey’s help, adding the tranquility in Costa Rica adds a special tone to the environment. Herrera said he was impressed with Providence Day and hoped to make an impact on the students and teachers. “I’m not a teacher, I’m a professional artist. So, these type of experiences I enjoy doing and complement my work in the world of art,” Herrera said, with Dewey’s help. “I am trying to give something of myself to the students and the teachers, as well. But at the same time, I got a lot from the students.”

Junior McKenna Kestler delves into her self-portrait. “I wanted to just paint,” she said. “I think that explains a selfportrait.” Courtney Schutz/MMHW photo

He said he was surprised to see students, at a young age, concentrated in art and thinking about art as a potential future career. In Costa Rica, there are various outlets to pursue art. “Fortunately, Costa Rica has institutions for teaching art at the university and, also, a very good ministry of culture, which promotes all sorts of artistic activities,” he said, with Dewey’s help. Mimi Brechnitz, a junior at Providence Day, has enjoyed art since she was young, which led her to take Dewey’s art course. She said she’s enjoyed having Herrera’s perspective in class. “It’s interesting to see his different styles,” Mimi said. “Even though he can’t really speak English, we can still understand him when he points to the art.” Herrera advises other painters to feel in their art, the way he feels when he creates art, he said. “Be yourself, be free and enjoy,” he said, with a grin. Find more information about Providence Day’s Global Artist-inResidence program at www.providenceday.org/page.cfm?p=512.

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I was at the beach when the call came that Fred had passed away. The family asked me to speak at the funeral, and while I was honored to do that, I Rev. Tony warned them Marciano that I was at the beach for a few days and I had a tan. They didn’t know just how tanned I was. I arrived at the church where both the viewing and the funeral service were being held. Before leaving my car, I put lotion on my face, which was tight because of the tan. I greeted the widow at the viewing, and as she held my hand, she just kept looking up and down at my face. I thought I left some lotion on it, and I asked her if that was the problem. She said, “No. You’re so tan!” And I was – I had the tan of George Hamilton, the actor. What Fred never knew was that in the last week of his life, he gave me a gift that was 24 years overdue. While his gift to me was recent, the story started many years ago. When Fred retired, he chose to share his faith with men struggling with addictions and homelessness. For 27 years, he got up at 5 a.m. every other Sunday morning and came to the rescue mission to conduct our Sunday morning chapel service. During that time, I got to know him and his wife, Margaret. During Fred’s last week, I had the privilege of praying with him at the hospital. Usually, I stand on the side of the bed where I hold the person’s right hand. Because the cart blocked that side of the bed, I stood on the other side. We talked briefly about the mission, and he was concerned about the men. I could see he was getting tired, so www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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News & Notes Cross and Crown to host 14thgeneration descendent of Martin Luther MATTHEWS – Cross and Crown Lutheran Church will host Christian Priesmeier, a 14th-generation descendant of Protestant leader Martin Luther, on Nov. 12, a Wednesday. Priesmeier will share family stories and “his passion for keeping the spirit of Martin Luther alive,” according to a news release. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner in the fellowship hall, followed by Priesmeier’s presentation at 6:45 p.m. in the sanctuary. There is a $5 cost for dinner, and refreshments will be provided by Thrivent Financial representative Matthews Beatty following the presentation. People can reserve a spot for dinner by emailing crossncrown@windstream.net. Call 704-847-5967 for more information. Cross and Crown Lutheran is located at 300 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Registration open for Idlewild Baptist’s Christmas Eve 5K MINT HILL – Idlewild Baptist Church is gearing up for its third annual Following the Star 5K & Fun Run, a Christmas Eve race that benefits international missions. The race will take place Dec. 24, a Wednesday, with packet pickup and raceday registration beginning at 8 a.m. The 5K will start at 9 a.m., followed by the fun run at 9:45 a.m. Strollers are not permitted on the 5K course due to the terrain, but jogging-style strollers can be used during the fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in the male and female categories. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lottie Moon Offering, which supports missionaries serving overseas. Find more information including a link to register at the church’s website, www.idlewildbaptist. org. Idlewild Baptist is located at 12701 Idlewild Road.

Baha’i group to host meeting this Friday MINT HILL – The Baha’i group of Mint Hill will host a meeting on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. The presentation, “Principles of Global Governance: a Baha’i perspective,” will feature speaker Kathy Lee, who is an author, world traveler and trainer specializing in diversity and inclusion. Lee’s presentation will discuss how to become an agent of peace and bring about the “kingdom of God on earth,” according to a news release. “The Baha’i Faith is based on teachings and Writings of it's Founder Baha'u'llah. The Baha’is believe that the goal of establishing ‘kingdom of God on earth’ promised in all the Holy Books of the past is not only possible, but inevitable,” read the release. Basic principles of the Baha’i Faith include: “God is one, all religions speak of the same basic truth, elimination of all kinds of prejudice,” the release said. Call Vida Wachob at 704-995-0576 for more information including the location of the event. Team Church to host youth basketball for boys MATTHEWS – Team Church will host youth basketball for boys 8 to 10 years old. Games will be held on Saturdays at the nearby Mt. Harmony Baptist Church beginning Dec. 6. Practice will begin in midNovember and also will be held at Mt. Harmony Baptist. A practice schedule will be

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Local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book authors host book signings MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book authors Barbara Scott-Cannon, of Matthews, and Catherine Farley, of south Charlotte, recently participated in a joint book signing during a Momsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out event for the Christian Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group at St. Gabriel Church. Scott-Cannon recently published her first childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuart: A Friendly Frenchie,â&#x20AC;? with her own French bulldog, Stuart, as the main character. The book is available for purchase at three Matthews locations: Renfrow Hardware, 188 N. Trade St.; Miller Animal Hospital, 10638 Monroe Road; and the Matthews Chamber of Commerce, 210 Matthews Station St. Farley recently published â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mischievous Mimi Explores Seabrook Islandâ&#x20AC;? with her daughters, Madeline and Mary Catherine, 11 and 8 years old, respectively. The book was inspired by the nature and wildlife of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, a place the family frequents. It is currently being sold in the Charleston, South Carolina, area, as well as two south Charlotte locations: Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road; and Alphabet Soup Gifts, 3900 Colony Road. Find more information about Scott-Cannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book at www.etsy.com/shop/FriendlyFrenchie or www.pitzigilpublications.com, and learn more about Farleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book at www. explorewithmimi.com or the Facebook page, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Explore with Mimi.â&#x20AC;? Saturday Samplers at Mint Hill Arts MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Art instructors at Mint Hill Arts will host a variety of Saturday Samplers over the next two weekends. The Saturday Samplers program offers a way for art students to spend a few hours learning a new skill, creating a fund project and letting their imaginations run wild, according to a news release from Mint Hill Arts. Upcoming Saturday Samplers include: â&#x20AC;˘ Razzle-Dazzle-Watercolor on Yupo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is for adults and will be taught by Judy Mizell. â&#x20AC;˘ Batik Painting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov. 8, 1 to 4 p.m. This program is for teenagers and adults and will be taught by Anna Walker. â&#x20AC;˘ Holiday Stamping Projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is for teenagers and adults and will be taught by Tamra Davis. â&#x20AC;˘ Basic Photographic Principles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. This class is for teenagers and adults and will be taught by Mark Anderson. Find more information at www.minthillarts.org, or call 980-226-5532. The Mint Hill Arts gallery is located at 11205 Lawyers Road, suite A. Marie Antoinette Tea Events at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge CHARLOTTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge will offer Marie Antoinette Tea Events Wednesday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Nov. 8. The events will feature teas inspired by Marie Antoinette, according to a news release. Guests can sip flavorful varieties such as Le Grand Amour (great love), a fruity blend of raspberry and red currant and Je Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aime (I love you), which is a mix of vanilla and caramel. Cost to attend each tea is $32 for adults and $16 for junior patrons 5 to 12 years old. Reservations are required and can be placed by calling 704-248-4100. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is located at 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. Send us your arts and entertainment news! Is your artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group hosting a special art show or a fundraiser? Know of a local artist working on a cool or unique project? Perhaps your band is playing in a local benefit concert, or maybe your theater group is presenting a holiday stage production. No matter what the case, we want to know about it! Send your arts and entertainment news, including details such as times, locations and costs of special events, along with how people can learn more, to ae@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com.

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Calendar 11.7.14 through 11.16.14 Friday to Sunday

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Seussical the Musicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Based on the works of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author Dr. Seuss, this high-energy, colorful musical transports audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as the narrator (the Cat in the Hat) tells the story of an elephant named Horton, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called The Whos. Horton must protect The Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, while facing ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St. E., Matthews

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GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays, 2 to 4 p.m.

American Veterans recognition, 7 p.m.

A helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Call Arlington Church atÂ 704-545-4589Â or emailÂ erica@polleo.com for more information. The seminar will cost $4 for a workbook.Â Worship Center at Arlington Baptist Church, 9801 Arlington Church Road, Mint Hill

The Baptist Men will recognize American veterans in and around the Matthews community. Major General Robert Dees, the associate vice president for military outreach at Liberty University, will be the guest speaker for the recognition service. A complimentary meal will be provided for a veteran and one guest beginning at 5:45 p.m.Â Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte Â

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Step into history with Stars and Stripes, 1 to 5 p.m. Come and listen for the enemy aircraft overhead, smell the gunpowder from the battlefield and discover how families survived during wartime. What is a hoecake? Why does the American flag have 15 stars? Who are the gold and blue star mothers? Step into the village and learn how wartime shaped America. The $5 admission fee includes a metal-beaded dog tag necklace and a map of the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village. Email historical@bellsouth.net or call 704-5730726 to pre-register or for more information. Carl J. McEwen Historic Village 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

Civil War home front lantern tour, 7 to 9 p.m. The Mint Hill Historical Society presents the home front lantern tour, a professional reenactment of home front life without electricity and the modern conveniences. Guests will experience times of war by speaking with soldiers, deserters, children at arms, surgeons and the chaplain on this guided tour. Cost is $5 per person, and proceeds benefit the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raising the Barnâ&#x20AC;? in the village. Tours run every 15 minutes. Call 704-573-0726 or email historical@bellsouth.net for reservations or more information. Mint Hill Historical Society, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

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Bain School reunion, noon Everyone who has attended Bain School since its opening in 1889 is invited to attend the Bain School reunion. Share photos with classmates and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Bain Restoration Project. Double saxophonist Denny Allen, a Bain School alum, will provide music for the event. Visit the Bain Reunion Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/groups/60055539064/, or contact Gail Flowe Honeycutt at 704-562-9400 or gailhon@ gmail.com, for more information Philadelphia Presbyterian Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kerr Building, 11501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill

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Pawsitively Matthews, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treat your dog to a fun-filled day as over 50 petfriendly vendors will converge on Matthews to celebrate their four-legged friends. An interactive agility course will keep your canine friends entertained. A mutt strut and best trick contest will kick off the festivities and the Matthews Police Department will host demonstrations and lead a dog walk on the greenway. For the family in need of a companion, adoptable dogs will be on site. A food truck and beer and wine pavilion featuring local craft beer and wines will keep their owners entertained. The first 500 dogs will receive free doggie bandanas commemorating a fun-filled day. StumpTown Park, 120 South Trade St.Â Matthews

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Chris Austin Fine Art Photography, 2 to 9 p.m. On Tuesdays through Saturdays, renowned Charlotte skyline photographer Chris Austin has certified some of his prints for a winter exhibit. Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works are well known in the Charlotte area and includes his limited edition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rainbow over Charlotteâ&#x20AC;? and one of his newest releases, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canyon Light.â&#x20AC;? Attendees must be 21 years old or over, but admission is free. Grapeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Bar, 2233 Matthews Township Parkway,Â suite G,Â Matthews

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Return to Glory by Andrew Stark editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Butler’s high-powered offense will lean on (from left) receiver Alex Barrow, quarterback Anthony Ratliff-Williams and running back Benny LeMay to put points on the scoreboard against one of the state’s stingiest defenses. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo

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Five years ago the tide shifted in the Butler and Independence football rivalry. The Patriots had won eight of the first nine meetings in the series, but in 2009 the Bulldogs earned a seven-point regular-season win and backed that up with a convincing 24-point blowout a month later in the playoffs. Since that season – when the Patriots and Bulldogs finished Nos. 1 and 2 atop the state poll – Butler has reeled off seven consecutive wins and ended the Patriots’ season each of the past three years with demoralizing playoff wins. Last year the tide started to shift again. Butler survived with a one-point win in a thriller in November, and won by seven points in a playoff shootout, again ending the Patriots’ season. But this year, most of the talk surrounding the two rivals has been about the undefeated Patriots, and that couldn’t make the Bulldogs happier as they get set for their Nov. 7 showdown of two of the state’s top five teams, according to Maxpreps.com. “We like it like that,” Butler senior quarterback Anthony Ratliff-Williams said. “We’re underdogs and that’s how we want it – it was the same thing we got last year,” he said speaking of the Bulldogs’ four-loss season that still landed them in the Western Regional finals. “It’s the best way to go out. We’re going to go out and play Butler football. The stakes are higher, but that just makes us play better. We don’t approach this game any differently than we do before, but we’ll be ready for it for sure.” For the first time in a number of years, the game – which has traditionally been played at Memorial Stadium to accommodate the raucous crowds – will be at Butler. That only raises the stakes for the www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Bulldogs, who are out to prove they’re the best team in the state and capable of winning their fourth state championship in the past six seasons. “I can’t wait,” Butler coach Brian Hales said. “It’s going to be a great environment and a great test for us. The big thing is I hope both teams come in healthy. It’s going to be a great test, but we want to make sure everyone is available and make the game like we want it to be.” And both of Hales’ points apply to this game. H-back Jordan Huntley has been nursing a knee injury, but he’ll return after missing five games. Defensive back/receiver Clifton Duck – one of Butler’s big-play threats – is also coming back after missing a pair of games, making Butler’s high-octane offense at full strength for the first time since the season’s opening kick. And with the Bulldogs already averaging 48 points per game and Ratliff-Williams having his pick of Duck, Charlotte 49er commit Alex Barrow and C.J. Johnson to throw to and star junior tailback Benny LeMay, Huntley, Chrisean DavisPinckney or himself to move the ball on the ground, the offense can be more dangerous than ever. “We don’t run a lot of different plays, it’s just that so many plays have so many different options,” Hales said. “We can run it with Benny, have Anthony run it himself or have a pitch guy to throw it to and you got guys running down the field and when you got two backs in there it just adds to all of that.” To Hales’ point, the offense is loaded. North Carolina recruit Ratliff-Williams is the definition of a dual-threat quarterback, as he’s thrown for 1,597 yards and 22 touchdowns and ran for 1,029 yards and 14 scores while upping (see Butler on page 26)

The majority of the players on Independence’s roster were younger than 10 years old the last time the Patriots won a state championship, and none of them were in high school the last time they beat their biggest rivals. But they understand the gravity and depth their current season could have, imposing far-reaching implications on a proud and storied program and getting the leg up in a series that has been owned by Butler for the past five seasons. “Beating Butler is one of our main goals through the regular season,” said junior defensive tackle Christian Coloñ. “Last year we were 8-5 and at Independence that’s unacceptable. Just playing for Independence, everybody thinks you should go 16-0. The tradition here is you have to be good, you have to be strong. Even if we beat Butler, we have so much more that we can accomplish.” To continue down the path of crossing of their season-long goals – winning their first game, beating Butler, winning a conference championship and advancing to and winning a state title – they know they have to defeat Butler. And when the teams square off on Friday, Nov. 7, it will be on the biggest stage, with a Southwestern 4A conference championship, pride and state playoff seeding on the line and all eyes focused on the outcome. “So far, we’ve been taking it step by step just like the coaches have been saying,” Coloñ said. “We’re 10-0, but we have so much to prove because people are still doubting us and don’t think we’re legit. “This game Friday is going to let everyone know if we’re back or not.” So far this season, the resurgent Patriots have shown that at the very least they’re back in the conversation of the state’s best teams. But coach Joe Evans

and his staff of assistants who won championships wearing the Independence green and gold during their time on campus want this to be just the beginning. “We’ve been keeping them humble,” Evans said. “I tell them every Friday night to get up Saturday and read the paper, but after you’ve finished reading you have to move on. I’ve said at the end of every game this year, ‘If you’re satisfied with that result, that’s the best you’ll ever be. If you’re satisfied with 10-0, that’s the best you’ll ever be.’ “We haven’t beaten them in five years, and that’s a huge deal. Five years is a long time to not beat someone. I’ve beaten Butler once, and that was a JV game that I don’t really count because it’s not the big one, it’s not the granddaddy. It’s huge, it matters to our guys and it’s one of their goals as is winning a conference championship and they know to do that, they have to take care of Butler – that’s what has got to happen.” And the way to beat Butler, a team that’s averaging 48 points per game, is to slow their offense. But to Independence, a team that’s allowed 51 points all season, stopping offenses is what they’ve done best all year long. “It’s communication,” Coloñ said. “We’re fast enough to call the checks out and smart enough athletes to adjust. When we’re in film, we study and by the time we come on the field it’s like we’ve already done this before. “Once we get pressure from the D-line it becomes easy. We make the quarterback get out of the pocket and either we’ll get a sack, the linebackers will pick him up and our defensive backs are good and they’ll make the play. It’s a total team effort.” For Independence, the team effort starts up front. Coloñ is the leading tackler amongst (see Independence on page 26)

The Independence defense with (standing, from left) defensive linemen Kima Bell, Christian Coloñ and Jamal Kearney and (kneeling) linebacker Jerome Cochran have allowed just 51 points this season and are looking to defeat their biggest rival a claim a conference title this week. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo

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Season record Conference record Points scored this season Points allowed this season Last Meeting (Playoffs, Nov. 22, 2013) Head-to-head wins Head-to-head wins from 1997-2008 Head-to-head wins since 2008 Largest head-to-head win Head-to-head playoff wins All-time record All-time conference record All-time winning seasons Conference record since 2000 Longest win streak Last conference title State championships Last state title Consecutive winning seasons

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his completion percentage from near 50 percent early in the season to over 61 percent now. “He’s slowed things down a little bit,” Hales said. “I think with us trying to be up-tempo on offense, I think he was going mentally through his tempo too fast and rushing through his reads a little bit. It affected his accuracy, and the guys on the other end of the throws.” Ratliff-Williams said he was pressing a bit at the beginning of the season, but he’s in his comfort level now. “It’s maturity,” he said. “At the beginning of the season we thought we were seniors and we were entitled and things were supposed to be given to us, but we work for it now. When we have to work for it, preparation has to be better, focus has to be better, our mindset has to be better and we have to come in and execute.” With his quarterback’s more consistent play, Barrow has flourished, catching 38 passes for 776 yards and 11 touchdowns. “The last three or four weeks, Alex has been playing the best ball since he’s been here, and that’s been a huge lift, especially with Huntley being out and Duck being out,” Hales said. “As well as he’s been playing, it’s been a huge shot in the arm offensively. He’s stepped his game up so much.” And then there’s LeMay, the sturdy workhorse running back who’s come into his own this season, rushing for 1,179 yards and 20 touchdowns and adding 12 receptions, 186 yards and two scores. “It’s just my mindset of running the ball hard,” LeMay said. “I don’t want to go down and just run with a passion and authority. I want to keep my legs moving and try to get into that box, that’s all I’m thinking about.”

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And Hales said all he’s been thinking about is finding ways to put all of the offensive firepower together against a defense which hasn’t allowed more than 17 points this season and has orchestrated six shutouts. “There’s so much we can do with Benny offensively when you look at the ability he has running it and the ability we have of throwing the ball to him,” Hales said. “That’s a big part of it, and for him to be a weapon running routes or sending him out – and not just in the screen game – just down-the-field throws he’s a mismatch on a linebacker. With Benny being able to do what he does, Alex playing as well as he is and Anthony’s accuracy and ability to run and the offensive line’s consistency, that’s the reason we’re putting up the points that we have.” And together, with the return of even more weapons, more confidence and their final regular season game against their fiercest rival, the Bulldogs are ready to light up the scoreboard against a team that’s allowed just 51 points all season. “For me, everybody thinks Independence is going to win, so I’m ready for that,” Barrow said. “This is just how we like it, it’s strength on strength and we’re going to come to play.” For Barrow, Ratliff-Williams and the 23 other seniors, continuing the winning streak against Independence and heading into the playoffs with even more momentum would be the ideal way to play their last regular season game and exactly what they plan on doing. “We’re getting everyone back healthy and we’ve been here before,” Ratliff-Williams said. “We’ve played this level of competition before and we’re going to approach it like we always do. “We’re going to show them what Butler football is all about.”

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the linemen with 67 stops, three sacks and two fumble recoveries, but he’s far from alone. Caleb Walker (53 tackles, nine sacks), Kima Bell (50 tackles, nine sacks) and Jamal Keraney (42 tackles) form the willimposing front. Linebackers Chris Mangum (76 tackles, four sacks), Jerome Cochran (71 tackles) and Jimmel Twine (50 tackles) secure the middle and underneath, and Virginia Tech recruit Adonis Alexander (55 tackles) and Tim Marshall (42 tackles, four interceptions) headline the productive group of defensive backs who have made the Patriot defense one of the state’s best. “It starts up front with the penetration and squeezing the pocket,” Coloñ said. “If the quarterback stays in the pocket, we’re smashing him. If he gets out of the pocket, our linebackers and ends get him, so it’s been that push up front wrecking everything. “We’re playing together. We have our goals written down in the weight room and right now we have one goal checked off. After this Friday, we can possibly have two more checked off – beating Butler and becoming conference champs. This team thing is taking us far.” And with a defense that statistically ranks among the state’s best and a high-flying offense that features quarterback Kelvin Hopkins, running backs AJ Peal and Quantavious McGill and receivers Will Walton and Jamar Jenkins, this could be the season Independence wins its first conference championship since 2008 and earns its first state title berth since 2007. But like he has all year, Evans isn’t letting his team get ahead of itself and is focusing on the next game – this time against their biggest rivals with a lot on the line. “We keep them humble every day, whether it’s in the weight room, on the practice field or in film session,” said Evans, who is in his second season as head coach and fifth overall. “We watched film after winning 47-19 (against Rocky River on Oct. 31) and we told them the million things we did wrong on defense, on offense and special teams and they have to be fixed. “We get on them because we want them to be great, but the big thing is it’s one team. It’s not about how many catches I have or how many touchdowns you have, it’s about winning the game for each other. I tell them all the time, ‘Don’t loan your effort to your teammate, because they’ll expect something in return. Just give it to them and know he’ll give you his effort in return.’” With that mindset, this Independence team is looking forward to taking the field and making its next statement in a season that’s changing the culture and the fortunes of one of the state’s best programs. “Beating Butler will be great,” Coloñ said. “It will change history back to where it’s supposed to be around here. We hear our coaches talking all the time about how it was back then, and hearing coach Evans talk about what it could be – and now it’s starting to settle into the players’ heads like, ‘Dang, we can actually do this.’ “We have the tools, we have the coaching staff and now it’s just putting the equation in and getting out the result. We can do that, and we’re going to show everyone on Friday.”

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Name Team Games Comp. Daniel Jones Charlotte Latin 10 122 Clay Norris Myers Park 10 170 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 10 122 Naiil Ramadan Rocky River 7 97 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 10 90 Kelvin Hopkins Independence 10 100 Caleb York Providence 9 86 John Turley Charlotte Christian 9 76 Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride 6 64 John Schweitzer Providence Day 11 88 Antonio Wallace South Meck 10 86 Cole Bloomer Country Day 7 61 John Walton Charlotte Catholic 10 44 Khalil Gilliam East Meck 10 42 Christian McPhail Independence 6 18 Phillip Clay Rocky River 3 15

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Name Team Games Rushes Yards TD Elijah Deveaux Charlotte Christian 9 190 1509 15 Bryon Collins East Meck 10 160 1300 11 Jaret Anderson Charlotte Catholic 10 151 1208 13 Benny LeMay Butler 10 149 1179 20 Brian Mattar Providence 9 133 1059 14 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 10 92 1029 14 Elijah Jett Rocky River 9 163 909 8 Quantavious McGill Independence 10 85 837 13 Bonte Freeman Ardrey Kell 10 101 803 11 Gabe Montgomery Providence Day 8 110 692 6 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 10 82 678 11 Dominique Summerville Myers Park 10 110 656 5 Daniel Jones Charlotte Latin 10 89 644 7 DeMarkes Stradford Charlotte Latin 9 91 620 8 Devin Andrews South Meck 10 113 610 9 Raymel Addison Carolina Pride 7 42 609 7 Caleb York Providence 9 106 538 8 Cole Perry Charlotte Catholic 10 83 529 4 Jaquavion Alexander Myers Park 10 111 484 9 Khamel Howard East Meck 8 117 465 1 John Schweitzer Providence Day 11 93 463 7 Kelvin Hopkins Independence 9 57 447 9 AJ Peal Independence 10 86 441 5 Warren Holland Charlotte Country Day 7 75 438 3 Josh German Ardrey Kell 10 57 412 2 Jack King Providence 9 57 390 4 Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride 6 56 373 4 Ryan Miller Charlotte Catholic 10 35 307 5 Travis Price South Meck 10 49 290 2 Justice Styron Rocky River 8 38 287 1 Sheppard Wilson Charlotte Country Day 10 50 270 7

Name Team Games Will Sapyta Ardrey Kell 10 Matt Messler Ardrey Kell 10 Ricky Smith Providence Day 11 Ryan Gilmartin Charlotte Christian 9 Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell 10 TJ Elliiott East Meck 9 Solomon Key Providence Day 11 Chris Mangum Independence 10 Sheppard Wilson Charlotte Country Day 10 Jordan Fehr Providence 9 Austin Chapman South Meck 10 Dalton Gouveia Charlotte Christian 9 Jerome Cochran Independence 10 Austin Smith South Meck 8 Holden Parker South Meck 10 Christian Colon Independence 10 Stephen Griffin South Meck 10 Raymond Wright Ardrey Kell 10 Connor Miller Charlotte Catholic 9 Matthew Gray Carolina Pride 9 Christian Dixon Butler 7 Tyler Pistorio Providence 9 John DiGiovanna Carolina Pride 8 Braedon Meade Charlotte Catholic 9 Jacari Major Rocky River 9 Jalen Cousar Butler 7 Addison DeBord Charlotte Latin 7 Rhett Huddleston Ardrey Kell 10 Davis Cotton East Meck 9 Elliott Beiser Providence Day 11 Richard Coker Charlotte Country Day 10 Austin Anderson Charlotte Country Day 10

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Name Team Games Receptions Yards TD Jaire Alexander Rocky River 9 52 919 12 Alex Barrow Butler 10 38 776 11 Kanyon Tuttle Charlotte Latin 10 30 734 11 Will Walton Independence 10 36 664 7 Ryan Jones Ardrey Kell 10 29 587 4 John Biasucci Providence 9 40 570 5 Tadarin McNeil Myers Park 10 47 546 7 Ryan Miller Charlotte Catholic 10 22 485 5 Melvin Rouse Charlotte Latin 9 21 473 5 Jamar Jenkins Independence 10 29 456 7 Jaylen Erwin Carolina Pride 9 17 444 9 Carson Song Charlotte Latin 10 28 440 10 Drake Deluliis Providence 9 19 397 6 Ryan Connor Providence Day 11 19 378 4 Cooper Hearn Myers Park 10 24 371 2 James Cornett East Meck 10 16 356 4 Clifton Duck Butler 8 15 347 4 Jontavious Hall Myers Park 10 39 337 1 Stephen Griffin South Meck 10 16 334 6 Jonathan Jennings Charlotte Latin 6 16 327 5 Matt Williams Charlotte Country Day 10 28 319 1 Brian McLeod Ardrey Kell 10 29 316 2 Moryah Johnson South Meck 10 17 315 Bokar Diaby Carolina Pride 5 14 313 2

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1) Independence (10-0) Previous ranking: No. 1

The Patriots have allowed just 51 points this season and had no trouble taking care of Rocky River last week. This week they face their toughest test against Butler’s vaunted offense, which averages 48 points per game. As always, this matchup is a highly-competitive game with lots of emotion and a conference title on the line. 2) Butler (9-1) Previous ranking: No. 2 The Bulldogs had a bye week to prepare for their showdown with Independence, which will decide the Southwestern 4A champion. This game will be carefully watched all across the state with pride, momentum and playoff seeding all on the line. 3) Charlotte Christian (8-1) Previous ranking: No. 3 The Knights played a brutal schedule but continue to operate the way they have in each of the past two seasons when they’ve claimed state titles. It’s not a foregone conclusion, but it’s not looking like many teams can dash their title hopes again this season. 4) Charlotte Latin (8-1) Previous ranking: No. 4 The Hawks have been flying high all season, and even when their offense is grounded like it was by last week’s rain, they still find ways to win. They begin their quest to get back into the state championship game this week, and could set up another showdown with Charlotte Christian if both teams can win. 5) Charlotte Catholic (9-1) Previous ranking: No. 6 Charlotte Catholic crossed another hurdle standing between them and another conference title with a gut-check four-point win over Ardrey Kell last week. All they have to do is beat Providence this week, and the league title is theirs. 6) South Meck (8-2) Previous ranking: No. 7 The upstart Sabres keep winning games, this time knocking off a Providence team many thought would slow South Meck’s momentum. A win this week at Ardrey Kell would be further proof that coach Rocky White has his team back in the state championship hunt.

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Name Team Games John Brannon South Meck 8 Cameron Goldean Providence Day 11 Clifton Duck Butler 7 Melvin Rouse Charlotte Latin 3 Beau Snuggs Charlotte Christian 5 Elliott Beiser Providence Day 11 Tim Marshall Independence 6 Jaire Alexander Rocky River 8 Stephen Griffin South Meck 10 Tyler Pistorio Providence 9 Ahmeck Henry Carolina Pride 5 Devon Kent Providence 7 Jacob Clementi South Meck 8 Owen Armstrong Charlotte Latin 7 Terry Hodge East Meck 7

7) Providence (8-2) Previous ranking: No. 5 INT 7 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

The Panthers fall a couple of spots this week after South Meck limited their high-flying offense and potentially dashed their conference title hopes. A win this week over Charlotte Catholic would make everything OK again, but consecutive losses heading into the playoffs could be a devastating blow to a once highly-regarded team. Also receiving votes: Ardrey Kell (7-3)

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Providence’s hopes dashed in volleyball final by Andrew Stark editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

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The Providence volleyball team had its storybook season end in heartbreak with a 3-1 loss to Rose in the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A championship at Raleigh’s Reynolds Coliseum on Nov. 1. The Panthers (26-3) had won 10 consecutive games entering the championship match, but fell 25-14, 16-25, 25-17 and 25-16 to Rose, a team that finished its season 26-1. “I thought going into the match on Saturday that we were definitely prepared,” said Providence coach Stephanie Harpenau. “We had practiced up there on Friday and the girls seemed calm, collected and focused. I think when the match actually started it was a little bit of a shell shock. I think just the excitement of being there and they came out really strong. We got a little frustrated and that carried over the rest of that set.” After finding themselves down after the first game, Harpenau said her team regrouped and came out strong to even the score with a determined Game 2. “Game 2 we did a really nice job of responding,” she said. “I was proud of that, but I thought we were too inconsistent to

beat that good of a team in a state title match. We’ve been playing well all season, but we couldn’t string it all together in that match.” Junior Amy Dejuneas led the Panther attack, posing a team-high nine kills in the championship match. Senior Hannah Wheeler had eight digs and six kills, junior Kendall Bender recorded seven kills and seven blocks, senior Madelyn Craig contributed 14 digs and four service aces and senior Becky Porter tallied 23 assists to lead the team. “Nobody on our team had ever played in a state title match,” Harpenau said. “Sometimes it’s just one of those days. You hope it doesn’t happen in a state championship match, but they just had a better day than we did.” While the Panthers’ season will end on a loss, there’s a lot to be proud of. Harpenau pointed to a 3-2 win over conference rival Charlotte Catholic as one of the in-season highlights. “It was a huge thing for us to win our conference,” she said. “Outside of the playoffs, going to Catholic on their senior night and beating them in five (games) to win the conference outright was the biggest win entering the playoffs. “In playoffs, the Myers Park match was

The 2014 Providence Panthers volleyball team. Photo courtesy of Providence High

probably one of our best of the season. With all that was on the line, to come out and win and three and get into the state finals was great. We played as a team, we had a lot of people contributing – it was just a really fun atmosphere.” And, Harpenau said, as her team walked off the court at Reynolds Coliseum, they had their heads held high knowing they were one of the state’s best teams.

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“Obviously the girls and the coaching staff was a little disappointed to not win on Saturday,” Harpenau said. “But we have to have a lot of pride that we got to that far. Obviously there’s only two teams that get that far, so it’s obviously a huge accomplishment and it was a great season for us even though we didn’t win a state championship.”

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Providence Day hosts girls basketball Super Scrimmage For the seventh consecutive season, Providence Day will host its Super Scrimmage, a showcase of some of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best privateand public-school teams. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcase, which is being held Saturday Nov. 8, will feature four state championship winners from last year including N.C. High School Independent Schools Athletic Association champions Carolina Day (Class 2A) and Providence Day (Class 3A) and N.C. High School Athletic Association champions Bishop McGuiness (Class 1A) and Myers Park (Class 4A). The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. with each of the 28 competing teams playing three scrimmage games during the day, all of which will be held on Providence Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. In addition to the state champions, the Super Scrimmage will feature NCISAA teams Charlotte Christian, New Hope Christian, Greensboro Day, Covenant Day, Hickory Grove Christian, Charlotte Latin, SouthLake Christian, Ravenscroft and Davidson Day. NCHSAA public-school powers include Northern Guilford, Millbrook, Charlotte Catholic, Mt. Tabor, Charlotte Catholic, Hillside, Wilkes Central, Atkins, Dudley, R.J.

Reynolds. Alexander Central, East Burke, Forestview, Watauga and Freedom.

Charlotte Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brian Chaffin presented Under Armour All-American jersey On Oct. 30, Charlotte Christian offensive lineman Brian Chaffin received his jersey for the 2015 Under Armour All-American Game, which he was selected to participate in. Chaffin, who has committed to Stanford, is a national prospect who is a four-star recruit and is ranked the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 3 center according to ESPN.com. A consensus top 300 recruit, Chaffin, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound center, is a four-year starter and a leader for the two-time defending state champions on the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the five years heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been here, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been consistent, he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t missed a game, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a leader, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s humble and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure I can go on with adjectives to describe him, but those are the things we count on from him, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the rock for us for sure,â&#x20AC;? coach Jason Estep said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We moved him to center thinking it would be best for him and our team and he took that role and learned the position. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never played it before, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been a guard and a tackle, but transitioning him to center has worked out for both of us. Now this year, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moved back to right tackle after a tackle got

Charlotte Christian football coach Jason Estep (left) congratulates senior Brian Chaffin on his selection to the Under Armour All-American game. Photo courtesy of Candace Gowan

injured, but he never said a word and never complained about anything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just how he is.â&#x20AC;? Chaffin is one of 90 of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best seniors selected to play in the game, which will be played on Jan. 2 in St. Petersburg, Fla., and broadcast live on ESPN2. Chaffin joins current Georgia freshman Jeb Blazevich as Charlotte Christian players selected for the gam.

Cameron Echols leads Covenant Day girls to strong NCISAA cross-country showing Covenant Day junior Cameron Echols placed seventh at the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association cross-country state championship, which concluded Oct. 24 at Jackson Park in Hendersonville.

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