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Matthews resident uses sense of patriotism to better herself by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Hope for the Ebola crisis (Above) Matthews-based organization Silent Images sheds light on the work of doctors in Liberia. See Josh Whitener’s story on page 3. Photo courtesy of Silent Images

MATTHEWS – Matthews resident Darcia Treadwell has a strong passion for America – so much so that she voluntarily went on a 12-month deployment to Djibouti, Africa to serve her country in the Navy Reserves. Lt. Treadwell returned home to her three children and her husband, Arthur, on Saturday, Oct. 25 after serving her deployment. While in Africa, Treadwell was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement and served as deputy site director and transportation offers, where she oversaw all Camp Lemmonier-supported logistical operations in the region. The lieutenant, who was born in Jamaica but immigrated to the United States in 1985 to receive a better education, stayed in a 40-foot container with another shipmate and spent most of her time completing coursework for her doctorate in education. “It’s all I could do because we didn’t have a TV or anything,” she said, adding when there was a suicide bomber (see Lt. comes home on page 11)

New leadership team guides Crestdale’s future by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – A new leadership team arrived at Crestdale Middle School this year to help make the school a leading middle school. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education appointed Katy Richert as principal and Heather Stark as assistant principal this summer to fill leadership vacancies at Crestdale. Both Richert and Stark enjoy the Matthews community, which encouraged both to pursue positions at Crestdale. When the two started their first year at Crestdale together, they instantly clicked, Richert said. “She’s amazing,” Richert said about Stark, who

she considers a perfect fit. The two both have similar backgrounds and laugh together often, she added. As the only middle school in Matthews, the duo plan to make Crestdale a leading middle school and make families feel proud to send their children there. “I want the schools to be top-notch in this community,” Stark said, adding the school doesn’t need major changes to help continue the school’s “path to excellence.” The two are already implementing new plans to reach more students and support teachers. Heading the school

Education is in Richert’s blood. Her mother was involved in education and she found inspiration in watching her mother. “She was an English teacher – she was actually my senior English teacher – and then went into administration,” Richert said. “When I was in school, I was kind of good at English and I wanted to follow in the same path.” Richert remembers grading papers beside her mother and just loving being in school. Richert earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Maine, master’s degree in multicultural education from Florida Atlantic University and educational specialist degree from Nova

Southeastern University. Both Stark and Richert said they love to be around children and enjoy reaching out to students. “My favorite thing about this job is just walking the halls and being with kids,” Richert said. Richert taught at an inner-city school with 3,400 students for seven years while she lived in Florida. She worked with many ESL students and developed an improvement plan for the school. She learned valuable lessons that she takes with her throughout her educational career. “Every child matters. We have to serve each and every child no matter what their level – whether they are high achieving (or) low performing,” Richert said. (see Crestdale on page 14)

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Hope for the Ebola crisis Photo courtesy of Silent Images by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – The Ebola outbreak in west Africa has generated fear, anxiety and heartbreak among many individuals around the world, but one organization is going into the heart of the crisis to tell stories of hope and issue a call to action. Matthews-based organization Silent Images – a nonprofit dedicated to telling untold stories of hope amidst tragedy and oppression – recently deployed a freelance photographer to Liberia for six days to document the stories of physicians who faithfully served people infected with Ebola, as well as tell the stories of those who beat the odds and survived the disease. Silent Images founder David Johnson said workers with the nonprofit SIM Liberia reached out to his organization, requesting Silent Images participate in a project to tell the stories most media outlets weren’t telling. “Obviously, it’s something that the world is talking about and that the world is concerned about,” Johnson said. “It’s not that people need to hear more about Ebola, but (they need) to hear a practical call to action. We wanted to

balance it with a story of hope, someone who had Ebola and has recovered and is now giving back.” Johnson was referencing Barbara Onoh, a nurse featured in a video recently released by Silent Images. Onoh was infected with Ebola and survived, and she’s now sharing her story to bring others hope. “God spared my life for a purpose – I wasn’t better than those that died,” Onoh said in the video. “But I know every time he sees me, he knows that I’m a testimony for him.” Silent Images researched the factors surrounding sending someone to Liberia and chose to deploy a team photographer, who spent six days capturing footage of the doctors’ work with Ebola patients and interviewing physicians and individuals like Onoh about their experiences. The organization isn’t releasing the name of the photographer to protect his identity, due to the sensitive nature of the assignment, but Johnson said the photographer has since been cleared to re-enter the United States and is Ebola-free. The photographer relied heavily on the expertise of SIM Liberia workers to protect

him during his stint in the country. Though the footage he captured and stories he told were inspiring, there was an unsettling eeriness that enveloped the country due to the Ebola outbreak, he said. “Most of Liberia is like other countries in sub-Saharan Africa – it’s impoverished but slowly seeing a lot of development,” the photographer said in an email to Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. “Ebola has changed Liberia, though, in that people stay home and are much less outgoing. There are no handshakes, hugs or any physical contact whatsoever in Liberia anymore. There is an odd emotional pall in Liberia – everyone knows or is related to someone who has either died or has contracted Ebola.” The photographer described his time walking through the Ebola unit with his camera as “one of the toughest things” he’s ever seen. The scenes became nauseating and dizzying after about an hour and a half, he said. “I was about to pass out, so I had to get out of there before I vomited inside the suit,” the photographer said in the email. “It took 15 minutes to spray me down with chlorine and take off the multiple layers, but it seemed like

an eternity.” Though the scenes were tough to take in, the photographer said his time in Liberia opened his eyes to the truth behind the Ebola outbreak – it should be handled like any other crisis. “While devastating, it’s not something to be feared. It should be addressed … head on and not in fear,” he said in the email. Johnson, the Silent Images founder, said he hopes people who view the Silent Images Ebola project video are both inspired and motivated to do something about the Ebola outbreak. “I want them to take away that there are heroic doctors who are doing great things, and there are some positive results and hopeful results of their work,” he said. “Hopefully the story of the doctors and the story of the woman who recovered inspire people to play their part in the solution (to Ebola), whether that’s praying or giving or even going (overseas to help).” View the Silent Images Ebola project video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8qIaeHhKtk. Find more information about Silent Images at the organization’s website, www.silentimages. org.

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MINT HILL – On Thursday, Oct. 23, Mint Hill moved forward with a plan to develop a new park on Brief Road. The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners approved a land acquisition for the property that would set in motion the creation of the park. The town will pay $670,000 to James and Helen Black for the roughly 27.5 acres of land at 9801 Brief Road – between Arlington Church Road and Caliterra Drive – and North Carolina Parks and Recreation will grant about $335,000 back to the town from the 2014 North Carolina Parks and Recreations Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant. “This is just the finalization of the parcel that has been discussed in closed sessions,” Mint Hill town manager Brian Welch said at the meeting. Once the town approved buying the parcel, Welch could then enter into filing paperwork to the state to reimburse the town, that applied for the grant in January. The turnaround time for the state to reimburse the town is around two weeks, said Tim Johnson, grant program manager at North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. The PARTF Grant is a dollar-for-dollar matching grant to help fund land acquisitions. The North Carolina General Assembly appropriates money each year for the state’s park and recreation budget, and this year over $4 million was appropriated for land purchases, said

Johnson, who added the money is only allocated to local governments and municipalities. This year more than 60 applications were sent, and the grant authority – a nine-member group that evaluates and votes on grant applications – approved 17 applications, including Mint Hill. “Not all states have a fund like this to help local governments with parks and recreation,” Johnson said. “It’s a great thing.” PARTF Grant has provided over $175 million through 785 matching grants since the grant’s inception in 1995. All 100 counties in the state have received a grant, according to Johnson. Residents spoke about what they would like to see in the park, such as a dog park or lacrosse area, but no plans are set in motion. Mint Hill currently has two parks, Wilgrove Park and Mint Hill Veterans’ Memorial Park, which was previously called Fairview Park. The parks have some active elements such as racquetball, beach volleyball, disc golf, tennis courts and a softball field, but there are currently no open football or lacrosse fields in the town, something residents expressed a need for during a public hearing in January, as reported by Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. Welch said the next step for the town is to develop plans for the park, and determine what amenities will be built Development projects, like Mint Hill’s, are given a three-year timeline to complete the project, Johnson said.

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MATTHEWS – Bright Blessings held its annual Impact Breakfast on Oct. 9 to present Impact Awards to honor longtime partnerships and gives information about homelessness and the effects of poverty on children. The event, sponsored by the law office of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, encompassed about 100 attendees at Myers Park Country Club. Patrice Webb-Bush, a social worker with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, provided insight about issues homeless children often face. Bright Blessings founders Amy and John Cervantes also presented the following organizations with Impact Awards to honor their continued contributions to Bright Blessings: Ally Financial, The Dale Jr. Foundation, Jack Henry & Associates of Charlotte, Moore & Van Allen, Providence Road Church of Christ and Union Academy Charter School. Visit www.brightblessingsusa.org for more information about Bright Blessings.

Light at the end of the tunnel for Publlx MINT HILL – Many residents and Mint Hill commissioners have long awaited a projected completion date for the new grocery store in Mint Hill. Commissioner Lloyd Austin questioned the status of the stoplight at Brighton Park Drive and N.C. 51 during the most recent Board of Commissioners meeting on Oct. 23. Town manager Brian Welch said that Publix is hoping to open in December, so the light

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews between Oct. 20 and 26 according to the Matthews Police Department: • Huikang Chen, 700 block of Swancroft Lane: Assault on a female. Oct. 20 • Jeremy Clark Robinson, 3100 block of Pleasant Plains Road: Warrant for arrest; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Oct. 20 • Hector Roarez, 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; no operator’s license; speeding. Oct. 20 • Melissa Paige Rowe, 1400 block of Crescent Road: Driving while impaired; simple assault; second degree trespassing. Oct. 22 • Connie Hodges Keziah, 4700 block of Morningwood Drive: Possession of Schedule IV drug; possession of Schedule II drug; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 22 • Bryant Keith Keziah, 4700 block of Morningwood Drive: Three warrants for arrest. Oct. 22 • Ann Marie Majdanski, 1400 block of East John Street: Driving while impaired; texting while driving; failure to maintain lane of travel. Oct. 22 • Kristopher Charles Krug, North Ames Street: Driving while impaired; unlawful impairment of operation of railroads; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 23 • Kaley Christina Pantazis, 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 24

• Preston Allen Lovelace, 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 24 • Patrick Marquis Gregory, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while license revoked. Oct. 24 • Anita Dawn Michael, 8600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear; order for arrest. Oct. 24 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between Oct. 20 and 26 according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Rebekah Jane Bennett, 9700 block of Truelight Church Road: Possession of Schedule II drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; driving while license revoked. Oct. 21 • Melissa Ann Meeks, 400 block of Skyland Avenue: Uttering forged instrument. Oct. 22 • Jason Everett Shaw, Wilco Hess, 13354 Albemarle Road: Larceny of fuel. Oct. 23 • Carl Ray Smith Jr., 3600 block of MatthewsMint Hill Road: Driving while impaired – alcohol or drugs. Oct. 24 The following crimes were reported in Matthews between Oct. 20 and 26 by the Matthews Police Department: Home/Business Break-Ins • 1200 block of Forest Wood Drive: $129.99 Westing flat screen TV stolen from home. Oct. 22 Vehicle Break-Ins • Childcare Network, 210 Pineville-Matthews

Road: Cash, purse and cellphone charger, worth $155, stolen; $150 damage to front passenger window. Oct. 23 Larceny • 8900 block of East Independence Boulevard: $175 check stolen. Oct. 20 • 1500 block of Wickerby Court: $12,000 Dodge Ram stolen. Oct. 21 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Jeans, sweatshirts and sneakers, worth $197, stolen. Oct. 21 • Kangaroo Express, 100 E. John St.: $8.99 worth of beer stolen. Oct. 22 • Econolodge, 1938 Moore Road: Robbery; conspiracy to commit felony. Oct. 25 Drugs • 9800 block of Treeside Lane: Order for arrest; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana. Oct. 21 • 9800 block of Treeside Lane: Order for arrest; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana. Oct. 21 • 2600 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia; $50 cellphone and $160 cash seized. Oct. 21 • Bexley at Matthews, 12825 Vikings Creek Drive: Possession of Percocet; possession of Adderall; possession of Xanax. Oct. 21 • Kristopher’s, 250 N. Trade St.: Driving while impaired; unlawful impairment of railroads; possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 23 • 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 24 Vandalism

• 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: $500 damage to passenger side window. Oct. 24 Assault • 2700 block of Bathgate Lane: Simple physical assault. Oct. 23 • 1400 block of Crescent Lane: Simple physical assault; assault on a female. Oct. 26 Fraud • 3100 block of Pleasant Plains Road: $19,000 vehicle used in unauthorized manner. Oct. 20 • 100 block of West John Street: Financial identity theft. Oct. 21 • 3100 block of Winding Terrace: Obtaining money by false pretense. Oct. 22 • Suntrust Bank, 3126 Fincher Farm Road: Wire/ computer/electronic fraud. Oct. 22 • Exxon, 1700 Windsor Square Drive: Credit card fraud. Oct. 23 • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 9623 E. Independence Blvd.: Fraud. Oct. 233 • 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Fraud. Oct. 24 • 12400 block of Windsor Glade Drive: Financial identity fraud. Oct. 24 • Kangaroo Express, 100 E. John St.: Credit card fraud. Oct. 24 • 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Prescription fraud. Oct. 24

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Matthews Alive grants highest payout to nonprofits by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Matthews Alive, Inc. announced this year’s Labor Day festival earned the highest proceeds in the event’s 22-year history, at the Matthews Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Monday, Oct. 27. Barbara Cody, chairperson for Matthews Alive, Inc., presented a check for $116,615, during the meeting, to be allocated to about 40 Matthewsarea nonprofit organizations. More than 2,000 nonprofit volunteers worked trash pickup, ticket booths and other necessary duties during the festival to help it run smoothly and to earn their allocations. The proceeds are a chance to give back to volunteers for their hard work, Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said. “People often don’t realize that’s what happens with the money,” Lee Anne Moore, the festival’s executive director and special events manager for the town, said regarding how 100 percent of proceeds are allocated back into the community. The 12 volunteers of Matthews Alive, Inc. felt the festival was a success that included new games and entertainment. The festival also held

a “successful” volunteer night, which they hope to make a regular feature of the festival, Cody said. This year’s event featured entertainment, such as The Tams, Little Texas One Leg Up, among others, and more than 30 food vendors. The event brought new sponsors, as well as an appreciation for returning sponsors, Moore said. Novant Health returned as the title sponsor for the event, and the town of Matthews was again the supporting sponsor. Matthews allocated $60,000 in its 2014-15 fiscal year tourism budget to Matthews Alive, which Moore felt the organization spent wisely. Members of various nonprofits were present at Monday’s meeting to collect their funds from the festival’s proceeds. Recipients included: HAWK-Matthews Naturally, Christ Our Shepherd, First Baptist Church, Levine Senior Center, Stingray Aquatics, Matthews HELP Center, Butler High School Key Club, South Meck Band Boosters, Covenant Day Booster Club, Matthews Women’s Club Service League and more. Lee Myers, the former Matthews Mayor, and member of the board of

Chairperson Barbara Cody (center) holds the check of Matthews Alive proceeds to donate to area nonprofits. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo

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close to the base, security was heightened which left her with more time at the base. Treadwell’s father was a police officer and prison warden while in Jamaica, Lt. Treadwell and taught her lessons she said she still uses today. Treadwell didn’t want to take her time in America for granted and pursued higher education. But she still had an itch to serve. “I didn’t want to just take, I wanted to give back,” said Treadwell, who achieved her U.S. citizenship in 1996. Treadwell enlisted in the Navy Reserves in 1994, when she was 20 years old. She used the GI Bill to work toward her teaching license, which she received from Hampton University. She then taught for the Navy in Japan where she earned her master’s of public administration from Troy State University, one of the only American universities in Japan. She also attained an educational specialist degree from George Washington University. “I wanted to go into school leadership,” said Treadwell, who also has taught for schools in Charlotte and Virginia. After a few “life changes,” Treadwell said she missed being in the Navy and looked into a commission abroad.

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• 300 block of East Crestdale Road: Unlawful impairment of operation of railroads; failure to obey railroad signal. Oct. 23 • 800 block of Charles Street: Communicating threats. Oct. 24 • 800 block of Selma Burke Drive: Possessing/concealing weapons. Oct. 24 • 500 block of Grayson Court: Communicating threats. Oct. 24 • 13900 block of Pheasantwood Place: Communicating threats. Oct. 26 The following crimes were reported in Mint Hill between Oct. 20 and 26 by the Mint Hill Police Department: Home/Business Break-Ins • AT&T Mobile, 7005 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Suite C: $720 worth of display cellphones stolen; $600 damage to glass entry door and wooden door latch. Oct. 22 Vehicle Break-Ins • Sable Cap Road, address not provided: $110 cash, two credit cards and a driver’s license stolen. Oct. 22

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“I just love (being in the Navy). It’s my passion,” she said. Treadwell applied for a commission and ultimately selected to go to Africa. She went through Army training and qualified to use M-9s and M-4s – skills she never had to learn before. She said it was tough to leave her two-yearold daughter, but felt she needed to accomplish personal goals through the deployment. “I take pride in what I do,” Treadwell said. “There is nothing more moving (than) when I observe colors – to see the flag go up and down.” Treadwell, who is currently working on her dissertation to earn her doctorate from Liberty University, said she finds her experience with the Navy helps her in the classroom. “I would say the qualities and the traits of the Naval officer contribute to being a better teacher. Being a leader in the Navy, I’m directing a group of 150 and being on a camp that you have to be aware of your surroundings, that allows me to feel better as a teacher,” Treadwell said. While working with Arlington County Schools, she enjoyed watching her students grow and develop a sense of accomplishment. “That means everything to me,” she said. “If I don’t do the best job I can with them, they won’t be able to fill my shoes one day. I have to do this for both their future and my future.” She said she would like to go into higher education one day, but feels it may be a little ways off. “I want to have a higher impact and a broader impact,” Treadwell said. Treadwell hopes to complete her doctorate by May 2015 and to continue her career in

Larceny • 7500 block of Brookwood Valley Lane: $400 backpack blower stolen. Oct. 20 • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $18,700 worth of copper wire stolen from construction site. Oct. 21 • 9700 block of Truelight Church Road: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card stolen from purse. Oct. 22 • 3600 block of Martele Drive: $1,675 worth of mud pans and scaffolding poles stolen. Oct. 23 • 10300 block of Idlewild Road: $300 cellphone stolen. Oct. 23 • Wilco Hess, 13354 Albemarle Road: $25.16 in gasoline stolen. Oct. 23

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Rocky River hosts RavenFest for school community MINT HILL – Rocky River High School’s Student Government Association will host its second annual RavenFest for the Rocky River school community on Thursday, Oct. 30. This carnival celebrates the progress and achievements of Rocky River since its establishment in 2010, according to the school’s website. Over the course of the past three years, the school has developed a superior theater program, was named School of the Year for Special Olympics and maintains a graduation rate of above 90 percent. Rocky River High School is located at 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive. Queen Grant HS hosts fall festival MATTHEWS – The Queen’s Grant High School’s Senior Senate will host a community fall festival on Nov. 8, a Saturday, from 4 to 8 p.m. The festival will feature performances from local bands, community yard sale, a bonfire, hot chocolate and other refreshments for purchase. All ages are welcome. Children 6 years old and younger can purchase tickets for $4 at the door, and children 7 years old and older can purchase tickets for $7 at the door. The ticket will include access to all festival games, such as corn hole, ring toss, “Let’s Make a Deal,” bobbing for

Evan Andersen. Photo courtesy of Covenant Day School

apples, a bounce house and nighttime ultimate Frisbee. Queen’s Grant High School is located at 10323 Idlewild Road. Covenant Day students win art awards MATTHEWS – Multiple students at Covenant Day School won top honors at the annual Pineville Fall Festival Art Show. Seventh-grader Eli Kibler won first place for his painting of a park, while fifth-grader Evan Andersen won first place for his painting of “Another Starry Night.” Anna Scott McClintock, a sixth-grader, received a third-place ribbon for her drawing of an “Ultimate Sandwich.” High school students Michael Bose, Julia Hunkler and Sarah Airing earned honorable mentions for their art. Queen’s Grant HS English class hosts book swap MATTHEWS – Queen’s Grant High School English teacher Jordan Frederick helped celebrate the spooky season with a book swap. Frederick hosted her inaugural All Hallow’s

Eli Kibler. Photo courtesy of Covenant Day School

Read Book Swap party on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for her 12th-grade honors class. Faculty members, staff and students exchanged books to help inspire greater reading. The party also included games and snacks to inspire students to get into the Halloween spirit. Queen’s Grant High School is located at 10323 Idlewild Road. High school students prepare for SAT MATTHEWS – Kaplan Test Prep will host an information session about the new SAT and how it’s been updated at the Matthews Library. The event will take place in the community room of the library on Nov. 8, a Saturday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Attendees must be in ninth to 12th grade to attend. Registration is required and spots are limited. Students can register at www.cmlibrary.org.

Duke TIP talent search now open The talent search is open for the 2014-15 Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP). Duke TIP is a nonprofit organization devoted to meeting the academic and social needs of gifted students, according to its website. Only fourth- through sixth-grade students who score at or above the 95th percentile on end of grade tests (EOGs) are eligible for the program. The program offers access to online curriculum, above grade level testing, advanced educational program and publication for gifted students. Parents can enroll students at apply.tip.duke. edu, and there is a one-time $40 fee. Fee waivers are available, but students must complete a paper application and cannot enroll online if they are requesting a fee waiver. Email 456talentsearch@ tip.duke.edu to request a paper application. Visit tip.duke.edu/node/244 for more information. Send us your honor rolls! The first quarter is winding down, and it’s time to honor students who have worked hard. Email A and A/B honor lists to courtney@ matthewsminthillweekly.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our responsibility to meet every childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really my passion to try to do that and (to) love them. One of the biggest things I learned when I was a teacher in Florida, with the diverse population that I had that kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what you know until they know that you care. Once you build those relationships with children, you can really open Katy Richert them up.â&#x20AC;? Most of the families she worked with in Florida came from single-parent homes, so parent-involvement was sometimes sparse. Students often took care of themselves or were taking care of other siblings, so Heather Stark education wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a huge priority, Richert added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That can be the biggest detriment is not having home support,â&#x20AC;? she said, who has a daughter in school and sees the difference in her child when she supports her teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work at home. Crestdale attempts to reach students who may not have parental support at home through programs such academic enrichment, afterschool academic achievement programs, study sessions during lunch to reach out to students. Students are given the chance to have about an hour and a half a day of remediation and special attention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping (the students) and that they feel supported,â&#x20AC;? Richert said.

Through teachers and guidance counselors, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration identifies students, who need academic and emotional support. She also has serve as an assistant principal in Union County for eight years and earned the Assistant Principal of the Year Award in 2013. Richert chose to pursue administration to effect change in schools on a greater scale. She takes lessons from her mother, who believes principals have the most power to change. Richert uses data â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as test scores and abilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in her leadership to help reach all students and shape future plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where a student is or is projected to achieve and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where their areas of strength and weakness are, there is nothing I can do,â&#x20AC;? Richert said, adding a willing staff is another proponent to meeting children where they are and ensuring studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs are met. However, the biggest proponent of decision-making and creating change comes from building relationships, Richert said. Richert encourages teachers to create 90-day datadriven instruction plans for all subjects and grade levels so teachers can explore new ways to effectively reach their students. Science was a subject that had low scores at Crestdale and Richert hopes these plans will affect growth and can target problem areas. Second in command Stark started in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 14 years ago as a lateral entry teacher and fell in love with the profession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew I always wanted to work with students and make a difference in their lives, so I chose education

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because I thought that would be a way to do that,â&#x20AC;? Stark said. She also served as a dean of students, academic facilitator and as assistant principal at Rocky River High School before taking her position at Crestdale in September after she was on maternity leave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think as an assistant principal I get to support both teachers and students, which is really what I enjoy doing,â&#x20AC;? she added. She also is excited to work in Matthews because she lives in the community with her husband and three children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so exciting to work at a school where my children will go one day,â&#x20AC;? Stark said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m striving to make Crestdale the best school it can be because it is (already) a great school.â&#x20AC;? Stark also said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made the adjustment from large scale of students in high school to the smaller enrollment in middle school and she enjoys getting to know teachers and students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since only being here a couple months, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how quickly you get an understanding of the students and the staff because it is such a smaller scale,â&#x20AC;? Stark said. Like Richert, Stark works to be visible within the school through attending PTO meetings, sporting events and other activities as well as being present throughout the school day at lunchtime and during car pool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have had the opportunity to see every teacher in the school in action,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding the administrative team performs weekly walk-throughs in the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to see what teachers do really well, so we can share that with other teachers who might be struggling in a certain area.â&#x20AC;?

She said, along with 90-day data-oriented plans and student enrichment programs, the school implemented a level literacy program to target students who are currently reading off grade level. The students read nonfiction and fiction in small groups on a daily basis with an instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not moving on until we know that all of the class is ready to move on,â&#x20AC;? Stark said. A progressing future Crestdale will have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fit labâ&#x20AC;? which will allow eighth grade students to chose a weight-lifting elective for physical education. The school is also in the works to offer classes next year that no other middle school offers in the district, but Richert said she wants to keep the specific classes concealed by Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press date. Richert is also planning more professional development for teachers and to bring in more motivational and inspirational speakers for students. She hopes to create more community partnerships, such as the ASL Ice Bucket Challenge the school held earlier this year that involved the Matthews Fire Department and school community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, there is something magical about peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands and personal experiencesâ&#x20AC;? to reach the Crestdale community, Richert said. Both Richert and Stark are confident in the future and feel their staff will help shape the school even more. Stark feels the facultyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to Crestdale and the small turnover at the school is symbolic that Crestdale is a rewarding place to work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in Matthews should feel great about

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Matthews resident and Covenant Day senior Katie Thomas (center) received help from her parents Ed and Kelli Thomas to renovate the patio at Greenway Park Elementary. Photo courtesy of Katie Thomas

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MATTHEWS – Preschoolers at an area Title I school can now learn numbers and the alphabet in a creative way thanks to Covenant Day School senior Katie Thomas, who renovated an empty patio at Greenway Park Elementary School for her Girl Scout’s Gold Award Project. “Basically, I decided to do something that was on the creative side because that’s what I like to do. I could have picked almost any topic or need in the community to address for my Gold Award project,” Katie, a Matthews resident, said. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, as just over five percent of eligible Girl Scouts earn the award annually. The gold award recognizes the work of Girl Scouts who demonstrate leadership culminating in over 80 hours of dedication toward a service project that has lasting effects in the community. Katie chose to focus her project on Greenway Park, located at 8301 Monroe Road in Charlotte, because it is a Title I school where a large majority of the students come from homes with limited resources, she said. She discovered Greenway Park through her church, Matthews United Methodist Church, who had already adopted a reading buddy program with the school. “When I went there, I saw these empty patios out front, so I thought there would be a way to fill that space,” she said. “I just knew there was an opportunity to make them special and useful.” Katie surveyed multiple teachers with access to the patios to determine their needs, and chose to work with the two teachers, Joyce Oliver and Jill Pereira, whose preschool classrooms connected to the patio. “What I asked for was some letters, numbers and shapes to be painted,” Pereria said. “She totally took it and went above and beyond what I expected.” After research and preparation, Katie designed and built tables, benches and learning apparatuses for the patio in various colors – including a butterfly that has detachable color blocks and a Montessori-style bead frame that looks like a strawberry. She also painted the alphabet and hopscotch on the concrete. Montessori principles influenced the design in the patio space, inspired by Katie’s personal experiences in a Montessori www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

school. Kaite said she received help from an advisory team of seven professionals, including an industrial designer and one of her former Montessori teachers, to design and complete the projects. Katie said she’s proud of her final product. She enjoyed building the patio, but said it almost didn’t happen last year. As part of the Gold Award Project, Girl Scouts have to submit their project to a committee for approval and Katie was rejected the first time she submitted her project. “It was really discouraging to get rejected the first time. I almost got discouraged by the experience,” she said. “It kind of made me almost not want to do it.” After working with an advisor and making some changes, she was able to start the project and “see it all come to life.” The patio has made a positive impact on the entire grade level, according to both Pereria and Oliver. “Students love it, and they’ve been so excited. It’s become a part of the curriculum and classroom,” Pereria said. As a result, preschoolers began to recognize letters, numbers and shapes through the facility faster than they would otherwise. They also engage in small group activities at the table Katie built from scratch. Oliver said the students have enjoyed playing in the patio and the facility. Katie hopes to extend her project outside the patio space, and has planned a collection of school supplies at Covenant Day to give to the Title I school. Katie held an open house at the school on Oct. 23 to showcase her work and encourage others to help Title I schools. “I want this project to inspire more projects and inspire the community to partner with other Title I schools,” Katie said. “I think it’s important to realize that Title I schools need community partnerships. I’m only a high school girl and I could make a difference.” She suggests to those who wish to help Title I schools to contact one of the schools to find out what it needs. All of Katie’s efforts will go toward completing her Gold Award, which she hopes to have reviewed and approved in mid-November by the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award Committee. Contact Katie at katiethomas2190@gmail. com for more information about the project.

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Real Help for Real Living You can’t drive with only a rearview mirror’s view by Rev. Tony Marciano news@matthewsminthillweekly.com

One item I checked off my bucket list was to do infield ministry at Talladega Motor Speedway. Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) invited me to join them for the October, 2014 race, and there are several Rev. Tony stories from the Marciano race that converge into one. The first story is while I was there, I learned about a church near my home. I Googled the church and discovered the pastor was someone who had caused problems in my family after a decision he made resulted in my daughter being shunned by a college fellowship program. Today, my daughter wants nothing to do with organized religion as a result. I lost touch with the pastor. Now, having found him, I wondered if I should write him and ask to meet to discuss what happened. I felt my daughter needed some type of apology. The second story was the race and heading home. I was facing a six-hour drive, and since Talladega is one time zone behind us, if I left Alabama at 2:30 p.m. I wouldn’t return until 9:30 p.m. I listened to the race on the radio while heading home. There were two drivers that had to win the race to continue in the NASCAR chase – Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski. If they didn’t win, any chance at winning the championship was over for them. The last 20 laps were a shootout between several drivers, including Johnson and Keselowski – the driver who won the race that day. The third story was the post-race show. I never listen to postgame anything, but facing hours of driving, I decided to listen. There were a lot of interviews with Keselowski’s team. Of all the interviews, the one by his spotter, Joe, deeply touched me.

Joe’s job was to verbalize what he was seeing at that moment. He couldn’t tell you what happened earlier in the race, he chose not to remember it. He focused on what he was seeing at that moment and communicated that to the driver because his goal was to have Brad win the race. He couldn’t be bothered with who bumped his driver in the previous lap, he was focused on that moment – not the past. That’s when it hit me. If I was a NASCAR driver, I’d be driving looking through the rearview mirror of the car. I tend to live in the past and lick the wounds of the hurts from yesteryear. What happened between the pastor and my family occurred eight years ago. I needed to “let it go” and move on, just like the spotter focused on what he was seeing at that moment, not the past lap. So, too, I need to focus on this moment instead of rehashing the injustices of yesterday. This reminds me of the scripture verse Philippians 3:13-14, that says, “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” If I focus on the past, I will miss the opportunity that is in front of me, the “prize” that lies ahead of me. For Brad, it was winning this race and moving onto the next phase of the Chase. There was a fourth miracle. As I was driving home, the sun had gone down. I still had two hours of driving left, and you can only listen to so much Barry Manilow before you get tired. The phone rang – it was my cousin. She asked if I was busy. We talked for the next two hours right up to my driveway. I was very grateful because it kept me awake and helped the time go by quickly. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www.charlotterescuemission.org for more information.

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Piedmont Pastel Society show to debut this weekend in Matthews MATTHEWS – The Piedmont Pastel Society will host its fall show from Nov. 2 to Dec. 6 at the McDowell Arts Center. The exhibit will showcase members’ original fine art, with individual styles created in soft pastels. Thirteen of the entries will be judged to be included in the society’s second annual calendar. Terry Therion, of Charlotte, will judge the show. Therion grew up in Belgium among farmlands and was introduced to sculpting and gothic art at an early age. She works from her Charlotte studio, as well as from the edge of the Laurel River in Hot Springs, North Carolina, according to a news release. An opening reception and awards ceremony will take place Sunday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the arts center. Find more information at www.piedmontpastelsociety.org. The McDowell Arts Center is located at 123 McDowell St. Call for artists for Mint Hill Arts’ November show MINT HILL – Local artists are invited to enter their work into Mint Hill Arts’ upcoming show, “Black & White Ball.” Artists may enter any black and white or color media including photography, digital art, 3-D clay, wood, “junk” art, paintings, drawings, textiles and furniture. Entry fees are $10 per artist for Mint Hill Arts members and $20 per artist for nonmembers. Each artist can enter up to four pieces for the flat fee. Intake for the show is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. Mint Hill Arts will host a free open reception on Nov. 7, a Friday, at 6:30 p.m. in conjunction with the

“Winter Coat” by pastel artist Deb Rasberry. Photo courtesy of Piedmont Pastel Society

town’s monthly Art Around the Block event. The reception will feature wine, soft drinks, appetizers and a chance to view the artwork. 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. Town hall exhibit to feature three local artists MINT HILL – The new Mint Hill town hall exhibit, “Three Artists-Three Views,” will debut this weekend and run through December. The show will feature work of Mint Hill Arts members Luis Ardila, John Barja and Sharon Furner. A public reception will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. near the back of town hall. Ardilla’s recurring artwork theme is symbolism, while Barja’s paintings will commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Furner’s work will include “ebullient color, energetic brushwork and abundant imaginative design” in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic and mixed media. The Mint Hill town hall is located at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane.

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Community Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CPCC’s Levine Campus is hosting community blood drives to honor Cancer Awareness Month. The drives are designed for donors to help cancer patients who are the No. 1 recipient of blood donations, according to a press release. Free T-shirts will be given to donors, who must exceed 120 pounds. Additional public blood drives can be found at the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas website, www. cbss.us, or by calling 704-972-4700. CPCC Levine, 2800 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews

10.30.14, 10.31.14 Thursday and Friday

Haunted Trail, 6 to 10 p.m. The famous Matthews Haunted Trail will take visitors on spooky twists and turns around the lake where they will encounter spirits and creatures that haunt their nightmares and shattered dreams. The trail is recommended for anyone ages 10 years old and older who is not afraid of the dark or frightened by actors. The Haunted Trail is not recommended for small children or toddlers. Admission is $3 per person, and fast passes, which enable attendees to proceed to front of the line, are available this year for $5 per person. Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews

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‘Seussical the Musical’ Based on the works of children’s author Dr. Seuss, this highenergy, 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

11.8.14 Saturday

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 704-573-0726 to preregister or for more information. Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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11.8.14 Saturday

Civil War Homefront Lantern tour, 7 to 9 p.m. The Mint Hill Historical Society presents the homefront lantern tour, a professional reenactment of homefront life without electricity and 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 “Raising the Barn” 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 MatthewsMint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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American Veterans recognition, 7 p.m. 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 each veteran and one guest beginning at 5:45 p.m. Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte

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Pawsitively Matthews, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treat your dog to a fun-filled day as over 50 pet-friendly vendors will converge on Matthews to celebrate their fourlegged friends. Over 50 pet-friendly vendors will be on hand, and 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, and a food truck, 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 S. Trade St., Matthews

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For the better part of three years, Butler’s Jalen Cousar has patrolled the Bulldogs defensive front, making plays on the interior and giving opposing coordinators reason for concern. At more than 300 pounds, he’s big enough to stuff the run and has a nasty streak on the field that gives quarterbacks the jitters when their internal clock expires telling them it’s time to get rid of the ball. But this year, Cousar has put it all together. He’s formed the perfect centerpiece for a defense that’s faced injuries, inexperience and doubts after coming off a four-loss season that had Butler’s swarm of haters wondering when, or if, they could regain their championship form. The answer to that question may be this season, and it would be in large part to Cousar, who’s been named a captain after working on becoming a more complete football player and member of the Butler community. “Being named a captain means that when we’re down people look to me to get them back up, and I know people are watching me and looking to follow my lead,” Cousar said. “It means that my teammates respect me and see that I work hard.” And Cousar has certainly put in the work, transforming his body from a 215-pound freshman to a 6-foot-1, 300-pound disruptive force in the middle of Butler’s defense. Earlier this month, he became the first Butler defensive end to be selected for the esteemed Shrine Bowl on the field, but it’s his work off the field, too, as Cousar has become a leader and role model his teammates can be proud to emulate. “His growth from where he was as a freshman to where he is now has been awesome,” Butler coach Brian Hales said. “It’s not just on the field, but in the social aspect and everywhere else. He interacts with the coaches so well and it’s almost to the point where you forget he’s just a kid. He’s that mature now. “The kids recognize it. It’s great to be able to lean on a guy of his character. Some guys are great players, but you can’t point to them and say, ‘Look at how he does it,’ but Jalen goes about things the right way and he gets the mental aspect of it now, too.” Cousar said as a freshman he had concerns that he may not be able – or willing – to put in the work to be the player he’s become. As a starter on the undefeated 2012 state championship team, Cousar began to see that transformation, and that’s when he said he realized what he wanted. “I didn’t know if I was big enough, strong enough or good enough to play here,” he said.” I think once I got to start a few games during my sophomore year it hit me, and I knew I had to get bigger, faster and stronger and try to be the best D-lineman to come out of Butler.” So that season he watched and absorbed as much as he could from defensive leaders Peter Kalambayi and Sean Wiggins, in particular. He studied their work ethic, their leadership and made the decision that he would one day be cut from the same mold. “I’m trying to set a legacy and be the best defensive lineman, but I know that’s a lot of work because there are so many great players who have come through here,” he said. “It means it so much to get the recognition from my teammates www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

and the Shrine Bowl. getting to the quarterback, he affects the blocking scheme so “During my sophomore year I learned a lot by watching much that he still has a huge impact.” Sean and Peter and seeing how those guys worked and led. Cousar realizes his impact on the field is making a huge They showed me how to work harder, and now it’s my turn to difference, and he said he’ll do all he can to keep impactlead some of the younger guys that we have this year. We’re ing games and the Bulldogs’ fortunes until they return to the doing well, but we have a lot of work left to do.” top. The Bulldogs have a young secondary that other than And despite his size, Cousar has made impacts all over the junior Clifton Duck was relatively inexperienced coming into field. He’s a member of the Butler hands’ team for fielding this year. With Cousar and his defensive line mates wreaking on-sides kicks and special situations, and lines up as the lead havoc up front, the secondary has matured and have Butler running back in Butler’s goal-line formations, sets that have sitting with a 9-1 record entering its bye week before hosting netted him a few rushing touchdowns in his career. Independence in a battle of fierce rivals and the state’s top “When they see me making big plays, I think it makes two teams on Nov. 7. everyone step up. I think it helps to set the tempo,” Cousar “Having him up front is big for us, because he’s a tone set- said. “We have to start the game off fast and set the tone. ter,” Hales said. “You have to do different stuff from a block“Last year showed the ‘Dogs were on the bottom at that ing perspective and even if you double team him, moment, but we’re making the statement this year that the he’s still going to make plays. He’s been a ‘Dogs are always on top. We knew we had to work hard this rock for us. year. Being a part of that 2012 team that showed up, worked “He puts the offense hard and went undefeated, we’re trying to be like that. We in long-yardage situations a lot of the times and even if Being named a captain means that when he’s not the one

“ ” we’re down people look to me to get them back up...

And I know people are watching me and looking to follow my lead.

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can’t be undefeated (this year), but we can work harder and get better and better each game.” And with their steadying and disruptive defensive end leading the way, the Bulldogs are getting better. The defense hasn’t allowed more than 21 points in a month and is coming off their second shutout after destroying Porter Ridge, 55-0, on Oct. 24. Now they have a bye week to get ready for Independence, a team that they need no added motivation to get ready for. While a conference title, a long playoff run and a state championship are the ultimate goals, there’s a finality to Cousar’s transformation into one of the Bulldog leaders that Hales has seen develop with his star senior. “In my 11 years, he’s the top guy we’ve had up there,” Hales said. “We’ve never had that kind of defensive lineman. He’s on the hands’ team, we got him a couple of carries, and when I was talking to a college coach about him, even he remarked that he doesn’t move like a 300pounder, and he doesn’t. “He’s the guy we will measure all of our defensive linemen against for years to come. He’s been the biggest one, certainly, but he’s been the best as far as big-play ability and disruptiveness. He’s just so dominant.”

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