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Volume 7, Number 50 • Dec. 10 to 16, 2014

Light up the holiday season

The towns of Matthews and Mint Hill rang in the season last week with tree lightings and other holiday activities. See more on page 5. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photos

Dancing into the spotlight Patriot Playmakers to take stage at SETC by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Four years ago, theater students at Independence High School were looking for an outlet. Tight financial times and budget cuts had depleted their theater program, but after two years of being back in business, the Patriot Playmakers will take the stage in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Southeastern Theater Conference in March 2015. The cast and crew of “The Dancers” were one of only two schools that earned the honor of Overall Distinguished Play at the North Carolina Theater Conference (NCTC) high school state competition in Greensboro that earned them a place at SETC. Only 20 other schools qualified for the regional competition from 10 states in the region. The play is set in the 1950s and follows Horace (played by senior Garrett Branshaw), a lonely teenager who has an arranged date with Emily Crews (played by junior Kayla Hedrick) to attend a dance. Horace discovers that Emily is being forced to go on the date, which deters him. He then meets Mary Catherine Davis (played by senior Marissa Plondke), who is relatable and lonely like him, and the two quickly form a bond. “It’s relatable to teenagers,” said Kaitlyn Reid, (see Independence High on page 14)

Matthews business gives residents a new thrifty place by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Rabbi Bentzion Groner and his wife, Rochel, came to the Charlotte about six years ago hoping to serve the social needs of children with disabilities through the nonprofit, The Friendship Circle. Bentzion, who is a leukemia survivor, knew he wanted to serve the nonprofit world. He was recruited to serve as the

director of The Friendship Circle in New York and said he felt he had a calling to bring the organization to the Queen City. Likewise Rochel, who has a background in elementary education, felt there was an untapped need after working with students with disabilities. They decided to open up a thrift boutique, ZABS Place, located at 100 N. Trade St., at the corner of Trade and East John streets in Matthews, and hire the

young adults they’ve been serving to learn different job skills, such as upcycling, refurbishing, accounting and cashiering, among other skills, and give them a space to be “recognized for who they are.” “No one was serving that need,” Rochel said. “It was incredible to see the progress of these kids (through) spending time with other children with special needs, with typically-developing kids and just that the lack of friendship that they

had to begin was being filled so beautifully that I realized this is where I should be.” The Friendship Circle coordinates teenagers who volunteer with children with disabilities for social gatherings, such as bowling, crafts, sports and home visits. Multiple organizations provide medical, educational and therapeutic care for (see ZABS Place on page 10)

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Laughs, songs and Christmas spirit Theater company’s original holiday show to support restoring historic Bain School by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Members of The Black and White Theatre Company will take the stage this weekend in an effort to spread holiday cheer while supporting a local cause as they debut their original musical comedy, “Christmas Presence: A Holiday Alone Together.” Performances will take place at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12 per person, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Bain Restoration Project. Members of the Historic Bain Restoration Committee will serve refreshments during the performances. Spotlight Performing Arts is located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. Company members were brainstorming several months ago about a Christmas-themed show they could perform for the holidays, when the idea to write and produce an original play originated. “The idea behind it was we don’t want to spend a lot of money to produce a Christmas show, but we wanted to do a kind of average Christmas show with standard Christmas carols,” Amanda Bledsoe, owner of the company, said. Company member Andrew Pippin volunteered to write the script and crafted a play to incorporate traditional Christmas songs and accentuate the specific talents and abilities of the company. “I thought we had the capabilities and talents of producing and writing a show,” Pippin said. “The only idea was going in we wanted it to be a holiday show including music … we wanted something (where people could) come and know the songs and

enjoy it.” “Christmas Presence” tells the story of a husband and wife who decide they want to be alone for the holidays, but instead are bombarded with visitors who interrupt their solitude. Pippin said the comedy in the show “isn’t slapstick” – rather, it’s dialogue based, focusing on the humor in realistic situations audience members can relate to. “It’s just a good story with a bunch of comedic elements in it … We evolve a message over (the course of) the show, the message of, ‘Maybe it’s OK to spend time with other people,’” Pippin said. The show contains about 10 standard Christmas songs Pippin and Bledsoe said audience members will know and be able to sing along with. The music is interspersed within the story and will showcase the musical talents of the six individual company members performing in the show. Bledsoe recruited her dad, Gene Bledsoe, a pianist who works for Charlotte Ballet, to play piano for a number of songs in the show, while Pippin will play both piano and guitar and other members also will show off their guitar skills. All company members sing in the show, with each person performing in at least four to six songs. “The show was really written out of specific circumstances,” said Pippin, who also is directing the show and will play a supporting role. “We wanted to showcase the talent within the group.” The toughest part of producing the play, Pippin said, was reaching a point where he was able to surrender his work, declare it finished and let others read it and begin working on it. “Even before sending it to people, I was finding ways to fix it. ‘What could I add that’s a callback or foreshadowing? Is there a funnier way to say this? Could I turn it into a joke? Is there something funny to tweak?’ That was the hardest part of writing it all,” Pippin said. However, he’s excited about seeing the company’s work come

(From left) Jimmy White, Amanda Bledsoe and Andrew Pippin will join other members of The Black and White Theatre Company for the original holiday show, "Christmas Presence: A Holiday Alone Together," debuting this weekend in Mint Hill. Josh Whitener/MMHW photo

to fruition while also bringing holiday spirit to the Mint Hill community. “It will be a way of letting (audience members) enjoy the holiday season like Christmas specials or movies they’ve seen all the time, but (by offering) something nobody’s seen before,” Pippin said. “They can see something original … and there will definitely be laughs in the show, and recognizable music.” In addition, the show is a way the community can support restoring historic Bain Academy, a circa-1889 Mint Hill building activists want to preserve as a center for the arts, history, science, education and culture, according to a news release. “It’s been nice to kind of work with people in Mint Hill,” Bledsoe said. “… That’s a good way to help a good cause, and to let people know we’re here.” Call 704-545-7373 for tickets, and find more information about the show and the Mint Hill-based Black and White Theatre Company at www.theblackandwhitetheatrecompany. com.

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News Area residents speak out against new rezoning by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Residents from various neighborhoods, including the Chesney Glen, Hampton Green and Courtney subdivisions spoke out against Fullwood Station, a proposed subdivision on South Trade Street near Arthur Goodman Memorial Park, during a public hearing at the Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 8. Petitioner Tom Waters of Provident Land Services, LLC, said he’s driven past the vacant lot at 1011 S. Trade St. for over 15 years with dreams of developing it. Matthews senior planner Jay Camp said the parcel was last in play for rezoning in 2005, but was met with opposition from neighbors and has remained vacant since. Waters’ proposed development, Fullwood Station, would consist of 47 single-family homes priced from $400,000 with lots 10,000 square feet less than the town’s average lot size. The development would include vegetation buffers, a mail kiosk, pocket and eyebrow parks, water-quality ponds and pedestrian access to downtown Matthews and nature trails. Waters feels the proposed development has an “innovative design.” Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor felt the components “do not rise to the occasion of innovation for me.” Taylor also requested an option to decrease the number of homes in the lot to under 40, but was met with some hesitation. “When we planned the community, we

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wanted to bring something unique and special to Matthews. We need to have the number of homes to have the privilege to do those things,” Waters said. Many residents, particularly from Chesney Glen, were concerned over the increased traffic the development would cause. Randy Goddard, of LandDesign, took traffic counts during “peak hours” in the morning and evening in the area and reported the potential traffic would only increase by about 130 trips. However, the traffic counts only measured two hours of the day, and didn’t encompass any hours during tournaments at the Matthews Athletic and Recreation Association fields. Many residents spoke about their safety concerns for the increased traffic, which Waters felt would be eliminated by the expansion of South Trade Street to five lanes, but many residents did not think the increased lanes would sufficiently solve the problem. The entrance of the development was also to serve as a turnaround spot for Hampton Green residents, who cannot cross traffic, but Hampton Green resident, Dick Keith felt the bulb entrance would be just as dangerous as current conditions. Other residents had concerns about property lines, proposed greenway access as well as flooding and detention ponds. On Jan. 6, 2015, a Tuesday, the town’s planning and zoning board will review the proposal and make a recommendation to potentially return to the board of commissioners at their meeting on Jan. 12, 2015, a Monday.

Light up the holiday season by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

The towns of Matthews and Mint Hill helped residents get ready for the holiwith their recent holiday activities. Mint Hill hosted its Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4, where residents enjoyed holiday cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider, met the Man in the Red Suit, took pictures with the Chick-fil-A cow and enjoyed the town’s holiday decorations. Town commissioners and Mayor Ted Biggers greeted residents and helped serve holiday treats.

Matthews hosted its Hometown Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting and the Downtown Matthews Holiday Stroll and Treasure Hunt on Saturday, Dec. 6, for residents to find their holiday spirits. The celebration included crafts, carriage rides, entertainment, food vendors, visits from Rudolph, Mrs. Claus and Santa himself, interactive displays and a tree lighting completed with pyrotechnics. Children collected holiday treats and “goodie” bags from area businesses during the town’s holiday stroll. All photos by Courtney Schultz

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of 15 more parking spaces along West Charles Street as long as the cost of those spaces does not exceed $30,000. At the board’s Oct. 27 meeting, commissioners approved an ordinance in its consent agenda to prohibit parking on portions of West Charles Street and sections of Tank Town Road, due to safety issues on the streets. The town staff felt people could park in the railroad parking lot rather than on the street. Local businesses complained the loss of nearby parking would affect their sales, stating the railroad parking lot was too far away and not as well lit as it should be, according to a memo to the board

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the application to become the fourth Bee City in the United States. Matthews residents Martha Krauss, a bee keeper, and Carol Buie-Jackson, chairwoman of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, told the board they felt the distinction would not interfere with Matthews culture. Matthews was the 64th community in the country to be a certified community wildlife habitat and has been a Tree City USA for 14 years. The Bee City commitment would be to inform the community about colony collapse disorder, which diminishes the honeybee population and which could impact food quality. The town will establish an advisory committee, which will share information to the community on topics of pollinator-friendly environments, purchase a street sign with the designation and celebrate National Pollinator Week, the third week of June, with events or proclamations.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews between Dec. 1 and 7, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Christopher Lenair Lewis, 100 block of Whitefriars Lane: Driving while impaired. Dec. 1 • Bryant Keith Keziah, 4700 block of Morningwood Drive: Larceny; breaking and entering. Dec. 3 • Daisha Mae Holmes, 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of Schedule II drug; possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 4 • Laura Marie Jarviven, 3400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Driving while impaired. Dec. 4 • Anthony Roy Randazzo, 10600 block of Monroe Road: Simple possession. Dec. 4 • Roxanne Madelyne Deaton, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while license revoked. Dec. 4 • Heather Blackburn Meadows, 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Larceny; order for arrest. Dec. 5 • Justin Turree Hall, 9700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana. Dec. 6 • Joshua Thomas King, 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while license revoked. Dec. 6 • Donta Lamas Taylor, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Order for arrest. Dec. 7

• JLL Construction, 2530 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $4,080 cash stolen from car. Dec. 2 • 11000 block of East Independence Boulevard: $300 cash stolen and $300 damage to automobile door lock. Dec. 2 • Carrabbas Italian Grill, 10408 E. Independence Blvd.: Three lithium batteries and a lithium battery charger, worth $416.25 total, stolen and $300 damage to vehicle door lock. Dec. 2

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Larceny • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Jeans, worth $400, stolen. Dec. 1 • Lowe’s, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Two roofing nailers, hit nailer and siding nailer, worth $1,286 total, stolen. Dec. 2 • 13600 block of Idlewild Road: $3,000 Saturn automobile stolen. Dec. 3 • 13900 block of Woodstar Road: Wallet containing miscellaneous credit cards and $200 cash stolen. Dec. 3 • 1600 block of Gander Cove Lane: $2,000 Chevy Cavalier stolen. Dec. 4 • 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive: $20,000 Honda Civic stolen. Dec. 4 • 500 block of Grayson Court: $20,000 Honda Civic stolen. Dec. 5 • 1500 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $1,000 wedding ring and $500 turquoise necklace stolen. Dec. 5 • Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Oil of Olay eye cream, Oil of Olay cream, socks, Prilosec and Nexium, worth $167.43 total, stolen. Dec. 5 • 8900 block of Boyd Road: $23 cash and a $25 passport stolen. Dec. 5

Drugs The following crimes were reported in Matthews between Dec. 1 and 7, according to the Matthews Police Department.

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• Family Dollar, 10611 Monroe Road: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 4 • 10600 block of Monroe Road: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 4 • 9700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana; trespassing. Dec. 6

• Intown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 4 • Visual Marketing Building, 10611 Monroe Road: Possession of marijuana. Dec. 4

• Lowe’s, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $767.15 worth of goods embezzled. Dec. 1 • Sam’s Club, 1801 Windsor Park Drive: Credit card fraud. Dec. 2 • Bed Bath & Beyond, 10530 Northeast Pkwy.: Oral B electric toothbrush and 16-piece knife set, worth $314.98 total, obtained using false pretense. Dec. 2 • 12700 block of Vikings Creek Drive: Credit card fraud. Dec. 3 • 800 block of Lightwood Drive: Credit card fraud. Dec. 5 • 100 block of North Trade Street: Bad checks passed. Dec. 5 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Makeup, earrings and bra, worth $35.97 total, obtained by fraudulent means. Dec. 6

Other • 9500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Communicating threats. Dec. 5 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between Dec. 1 and 7, according to the Mint Hill Police Department. • Timothy Scott Ammons, 8000 block of Truelight Church Road: Order for arrest – injury to personal property. Dec. 4 • Bryant Michael Bullock, 9600 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Assault on a female. Dec. 5 • Detavian Rashad Kennedy, 9200 block of Lawyers Road: (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 area from Nov. 24 to Dec. 8.

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Possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 5 • Brandon Tyler Fredell, Intersection of Cheryl Circle and Margaret Wallace Road: Order for arrest – parole violation. Dec. 5 The following crimes were arrested in Mint Hill between Dec. 1 and 7, according to the Mint Hill Police Department.

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Larceny • Wilco Hess Gas Station, 13354 Albemarle Road: Cinnamon roll and chocolate milk, worth $2.98 total, stolen. Dec. 1 • Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road: $25.49 worth of Pampers diapers stolen. Dec. 1 • 7600 block of Davis Road: $2,500 ATV and $1,500 trailer stolen from victim’s driveway. Dec. 5

Vandalism • 4600 block of Lebanon Road: $350 damage to commercial glass window. Dec. 2 • CVS Pharmacy, 4397 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: $700 damage to Redbox touchscreen display. Dec. 3

Other • 9800 block of Hofstra Court: Communicating threats. Dec. 4 • 9600 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Assault on a female. Dec. 5

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children and teens with disabilities, but they’ve overlooked social opportunities, Bentzion, the nonprofit’s director said. Typically developing children often grow up with many social occasions, but children with disabilities often don’t, so Friendship Circle seeks to fulfill that gap, he added. “We feel the best way to do that is with high school teenagers,” Bentzion said. “Teens are usually involved in their little bubble. They’re not selfish, but self-absorbed and trying to transition from childhood to adulthood, it’s that perfect opportunity to educate them and help sensitize them with the challenges other people face and make them aware of how to give back to others.” Bentzion said teenagers benefit from the program by becoming more responsible and self-confident, learning to appreciate others and helping them grow into their adult lives. Many of the children The Friendship Circle served have grown up and become teenagers, Bentzion said, and while their peers are searching for college options, the children with disabilities don’t have the same opportunities. About 75 percent of young adults with disabilities live at home without many workforce opportunities compared to 69 percent of their peers who pursue college education and interest-based jobs. Parents of the children with disabilities approached Bentzion and Rochel for a solution. Some suggested an institution for their children, but the couple had a different vision through ZABS Place. “These kids are awesome. They have so much to offer. They have so many talents and skills,” Bentzion said.

“They’re not going to hold down a job like a typically college graduate, but there’s so much that they have. We wanted to focus more on the productivity – what they can do, what their mission in life could be as opposed to where they’re going to live.” The couple hopes the thrift store will help the young adults they serve transition into the working world. They’ve found they are looking for ways to be productive, rather than focus on compensation. ZABS Place will serve as a two-year stepping stone for teens with disabilities to learn workforce-ready skills to work at other area businesses. “We want to demonstrate (to area businesses) the value that they really bring to the table and that it’s worth it for these businesses to hire them,” Bentzion said. While providing opportunities for adults with disabilities, the Groners want to give shoppers an upscale boutique experience with thrift store prices. “There are thrift stores where you really have to look hard to find something and it’s not really a pleasant experience. Sometimes there’s a smell, but you get really good deals. You go to an upscale boutique – it’s a great experience, great everything, but it’s very expensive. So we want to bring those two elements together,” Bentzion said, adding an example would be purchasing a $200 pair of shoes for $30. “We have very valuable items that are very unique and like-new or new at cheap prices.” ZABS Place seeks to give customers a “un-thrift shop” experience. “We want people to feel that they don’t have to go to a dingy, dark place, but also recognize that the person greeting them and checking them out may have special needs,” Rochel said. Rochel said that people sometimes identify individuals by their disability, such as referring to someone as

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“the autistic man” rather than as “a man with autism.” She hopes through meeting more individuals with disabilities , the public will focus on the person rather than their condition. “You can get 10 people with autism in a room and they’re still 10 people,” Rochel said. ZABS Place is a donation-based organization named in memory of Zecharya Avraham Boruch Shporer, a Friendship Circle volunteer, who lost his battle to leukemia. The store will host a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. and will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays; and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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Matthews Elementary gives back MATTHEWS – Matthews Elementary School students collected about 2,250 canned goods for the Matthews HELP Center to give to needy families in the community. School counselor Ashley Brown and the school’s Character Ambassadors led the efforts as the school conducted a competition to see which class would bring in the most canned goods. Brown tracked donations, and gave each class a feather for every 10 canned goods. The feathers decorated Thom and Thomasina turkeys in the classrooms. Brittany Medogni's first-grade class collected the most feathers in the pre-kindergarten-to-second-grade category and Fran Witherspoon's fifth-grade class collected the most feathers in the third-to-fifth-grade category. Crestdale NJHS students help at stroll MATTHEWS – Crestdale Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students volunteered at the annual Matthews Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 6. Students prepared and distributed luminaries throughout downtown Matthews to help the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. Contact Lisa Copeland at lisa.copeland@ cms.k12.nc.us for more information about Crestdale’s NJHS. Butler faculty named to leaders’ network MATTHEWS – Butler High School media specialist Anne Bucci and technology facilitator Stephanie Ferron were recently accepted into the inaugural cohort of the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network, a part of the Friday Institute of North Carolina State University. The group seeks to provide North Carolina instructional technologists, instructional coaches, mentor teachers and media coordinators with ongoing and job-embedded professional learning opportunities to build capacity in both digital and personalized learning, according to the organization’s website. Bucci and Ferron will travel to Raleigh four times in 2015 to collaborate with educators across North Carolina. Learn more about the network by visiting dlc.fi.ncsu.edu/dcln/. CMS: Get an early start on enrollment Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools encourages www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

parents of students not currently attending CMS to enroll by Jan. 12, 2015, a Monday, to be eligible for magnet, career and technical education programs and other school options in the first lottery, according to a news release. Students who are enrolled after Jan. 12 will be eligible for the second magnet lottery, which will run from March 9 to June 5, 2015. Enrollment for new students also is open and runs through Jan. 12. New-student enrollment is for families interested in the pre-K magnet Montessori programs, entering kindergarten or older students who will be new to CMS for the 2015-16 school year. Lottery applications will be accepted from Dec. 5 through Jan. 26 at 10 p.m. Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2015, to be considered for kindergarten. Families applying for the Montessori schools pre-K program must be 4 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2015. Families must provide two documents (previously three) to show proof of residency. See the complete list of acceptable documents at www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ StudentPlacement/Documents/Student%20 Placement%20Forms_English_2014-1031. pdf. In addition to these forms, parents must also provide proof of birth and legal name and a copy of the student’s current immunization record. Call the Smith Family Center at 980-3435335 or email student.placement@cms.k12. nc.us for more information. CMS ranks fourth in National Board teachers Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ranked fourth in the nation in number of National Board-certified teachers, with 1,995 teachers having earned the certification, according to a news release. The ranking, compiled by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, also shows that CMS ranked fourth in the number of newly-certified teachers this year with 82 earning the designation. North Carolina has more National Boardcertified teachers than any other state, with 20,611 in all. CMS is ranked second in number of certified teachers among districts in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state and the nation, the release said. National Board certification is valid for 10 years and can be renewed. In 2014, 69 teachers in CMS renewed their certification. New and renewed teachers in CMS will be honored with a ceremony in February.

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Looking beyond themselves Silent Images director urges Crestdale to make a difference by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – David Johnson, the founder and director of Matthews-based nonprofit Silent Images, posed a simple question to the student body of Crestdale Middle School on Dec. 4. “What’s in your hand that can help make a difference in the world?” he asked. “Sometimes in life we are preconditioned to what we want to see.” The nonprofit has traveled the world highlighting important issues – globally and locally – through photographs and documentaries, and presented the message of having a global impact and increasing global awareness to the students. “Photography is so important because it changes the perspective of the world,” Johnson said. “So we don’t miss the important parts of the story.” Johnson feels today’s media misrepresents important issues, so youth are often misinformed about the world. He challenged Crestdale students to make their computer homepages a reliable news source, such as BBC, to learn about global issues, and urged students to become knowledgeable about international and

local issues, so they can become part of the solution of the world’s problems. “Don’t be overwhelmed that you’ve got to do everything,” Johnson said to the students. “You’ve just got to do something.” He urged students to think beyond material items to solve global problems. Johnson feels many westernized countries have contributed items to nations in unrest as a means of solving the nation’s problems, and found in some circumstances, such as genocide, material items are not the solution. The Silent Images team told stories about unsung heroes around the world they’ve met who have used their gifts to help others, such as a Robert, a Ugandan man who taught chess to children of the slums in his country. He knew how to play chess and didn’t have much money, but knew he wanted to make a difference in his community, Johnson said. Through his practice, he met Phiona Mutesi, a girl from a torn background who became a talented chess player and the youngest chess champion in all of Africa. Johnson used stories like Robert’s to demonstrate how someone can have an impact with what skills and talents they possess, rather than just material items. “Middle school students are right in one of the most important states of their

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a senior who plays Inez Stanley. “It’s about coming into your shell and becoming yourself.” Paula Baldwin, the play’s director and Independence’s theater teacher, originally found the play in an anthology a few years ago, and felt it was a good fit for the cast, with only 10 characters in the script. “I never forgot about the play, but I never had a chance to do it because it only has 10 characters, so I couldn’t do it with a whole class,” said Baldwin, who won an Excellence in Directing award at the NCTC state competition. “It gives a chance (for the cast) to work deeper. I knew that if it’s not honest, it’d be boring.” Many schools at NCTC often have flashy displays, Baldwin added, but “The Dancers” is a “real, honest, realistic, sweet little story” that the audience could relate to. But at first, the cast said they didn’t like the play. “We read the play in class, (and) everyone hated it,” Kayla said, adding they felt the script was boring because the dialogue had many pauses and “awkward “moments. However, after Baldwin’s directing and coaching, the cast found an appreciation for the characters and began to love the play. “When you see it, the hard work we put in is what makes it,” said Molly Sue Harmon, a senior who plays Velma Morrison. The cast devoted time to developing a Texas dialect and an “honesty” in their characters. “If you take two actors who read a script, they’ll have different takes. The honestly came from the chemistry we chose for our characters,” said Liz Renegar, a junior who plays a waitress. Kayla said the cast developed backstories for their characters to help establish chemistry and “see our characters come to life.”

Silent Images director David Johnson, far right, and his team shared their experiences with Crestdale students. Courtney Schultz/MMHWphoto

lives to discover what they’re good at,” Johnson said. “People often think that (middle schoolers) don’t think outside themselves, but they do.” He encouraged the students to use their passions and gifts to create solutions. “Every students in here has a gift that they can use to make the world a better place,” Johnson said, urging students to look locally in their neighborhoods to find ways to serve. “I want them to say, ‘I can do something to make a difference.’” Crestdale Principal Katy Richert hopes the talk inspires the students to see what skills and qualities they possess to make a difference globally and locally.

The cast said their development helped the audience “buy into their characters” to make the performance “believable” to the judges, which earned them a spot at SETC. Many cast members credit Baldwin’s directing about the “little things,” such as facial expressions, pauses, tone, gestures and more. Along with the distinguished play and directing awards, the play also earned individual awards at the state competition: Kayla Hedrick and Marissa Plondke both won Excellence in Acting awards; Garret Bradshaw won the Outstanding Achievement in Acting award and more than $100,000 in scholarship offers; and senior Sarah Rossi, the play’s stage manager, won the Barbizon Lighting Excellence in Student Design & Production Award in stage management. The cast enjoyed the competition and meeting new friends at NCTC. “Being in my first year (at NCTC), I didn’t expect to have such a welcoming environment,” Kayla said. “It’s amazing (that) we were all there for one common cause – a love of theater. It was nice to know NCTC is the perfect opportunity.” Both Marissa and Garrett said they’ve kept up with people they’ve met at NCTC and enjoyed sharing the passion with others. The cast’s next step is raising funds for the trip to Chattanooga, which will cost at least $10,000, and preparing for the school’s upcoming musical, “Guys and Dolls,” which many of the cast members will perform in. The self-sustaining theater program will raise funds through its booster club, profits from ticket sales of the school’s other productions as well as tax-deducible donations from the community. Baldwin is confident that the Mint Hill community will continue to help the group raise funds for competitions. “The Dancers” cast will continue performing with “pick

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“We need (the students) to realize the world is such a big place and need to remember that we don’t live in this tiny bubble,” Richert said. She felt the students’ reactions to the stories were “authentic” and that the presentation will help the students become globally competitive and “sensitive and compassionate to everything around us.” Johnson said he hopes to reach students now so they can become a generation of change and can help solve the problems created by today’s generations. Visit silentimages.org to find more information about Silent Images.

Play director Paula Baldwin, right, gets emotional after hearing the PAtriot playmakers qualify SETC. Photo courtesy of Sarah Russi

up” rehearsals and will also have an encore performance at the school in early 2015. “The only way to keep (the performance) honest is to keep it fresh,” Baldwin said. Individuals interested in donating to the Patriot Playmakers may contact Baldwin at paula.baldwin@cms.k12. nc.us. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Homes Sold Average Sales Price

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39 $199, 514

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28105 Annecy 2423 Annecy Drive Nov. 5 Ashley Farms 2908 Dubberly Court Nov. 25 10013 Dunfries Road Nov. 25 2941 Walsingham Court Nov. 18 Benton Woods 9409 Sardis Glen Drive Nov. 17 Brightmoor 3400 Crescent Knoll Drive Nov. 25 Callaway Forest 2855 Longspur Drive Nov. 12 Coachman Ridge 220 Manor Ridge Drive Nov. 25 Country Place 524 Wilcrest Drive Nov. 4 Dunnwood 2223 Dunnwood Hills Drive Nov. 14 2243 Dunnwood Hills Drive Nov. 12 Glenwood Manor 9612 Harness Lane Nov. 10 3721 Hunters Run Lane Nov. 6 9605 Harness Lane Nov. 3 Hampton Green 1007 Bydeford Court Nov. 19 Madison Ridge 14904 Castlebridge Lane Nov. 17 Marshbrooke 3417 Catskill Drive Nov. 6 Matthews Grove 2026 Savannah Hills Drive Nov. 10

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Matthews Ridge 6747 Fieldstone Manor Drive Nov. 5 Millstone Ridge 1403 Cochrane Woods Lane Nov. 17 Pheasant Knoll 3229 Old House Circle Nov. 23 Pine Forest 600 Deer Creek Drive Nov. 25 Providence Hills 3409 Savannah Hills Drive Nov. 12 Reverdy Woods 1204 Glenn Valley Drive Nov. 25 Sardis Forest 9334 New Towne Drive Nov. 26 9611 Leeswood Lane Nov. 14 Sardis Mill 100 Sardis Mill Drive Nov. 19 Savannah Hills 3517 Cameron Creek Drive Nov. 21 The Forest 1314 Wyndmere Hills Lane Nov. 25 Thornblade 1631 Thornblade Ridge Drive Nov. 3 Williams Station 2832 Williams Station Road Nov. 24 Wyndmere 1414 Sycamore Knoll Court Nov. 24

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$920,000 $226,478 $182,900 $285,000

28227 Applegate 6209 Springbeauty Drive Nov. 25

$185,150

Date sold

Address

Arlington Hills 9202 Arlington Hills Drive Nov. 6 Arlington Oaks 9809 Arlington Oaks Drive Nov. 25 Ashe Plantation 9804 Hanging Moss Trail Nov. 7 Bainbridge 9446 Nugget Hill Road Nov. 14 10704 Saybrook Court Nov. 3 Becton Park 6708 Dwightware Blvd. Nov. 21 Danbrooke Park 6621 Paul Schadt Lane Nov. 20 Eagle Woods 6312 Golden Eagle Lane Nov. 25 Eastwoods 5829 Old Meadow Road Nov. 5 Fairington Oaks 13103 Fairington Oaks Drive Nov. 25 15128 Shingle Oak Road Nov. 6 Farmwood 6521 Gold Wagon Lane Nov. 21 7401 Canterway Drive Nov. 14 Heathergate 7203 Ravenglass Lane Nov. 19 Hickory Ridge 6515 Palo Alto Lane Nov. 13 6507 Burning Bush Court Nov. 13 Hidden Hills 12910 Twilight Drive Nov. 14 Hillandale Acres 8616 Vagabond Road Nov. 6

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Date sold

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Calendar 12.11.14 and 12.12.14 Thursday and Friday

Carl J. McEwen gift shop holds special hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Christmas Gift Shop in the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village will hold special evening hours, staying open until 8 p.m. The shop offers unique and handmade gifts and a variety of other holiday merchandise. In addition to the special evening hours, the shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 704-573-0725 for more information. Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

12.12.14 Friday

Date Night Drop Off, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Date Night Drop Off allows parents an opportunity for a kid-free evening on the town. The service is open to children 7 to 13 years old. Participants will receive a free discount card or gift certificate to a local restaurant, and the cost is $7 for the first child and $3 for each additional child. The supervised child care will provide gym games, dancing, movie screenings and more for those who attend while parents are invited to enjoy a night out to themselves. Email BDlugosz@MatthewsNC.com or call 704-708-1287 for more information. Crews Road Rec Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

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Saturday

‘A Classic Christmas’

Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. to noon

Go back in time and enjoy an evening of Christmas memories as the Matthews Playhouse’s production of “A Classic Christmas” samples musical numbers and vignettes from TV’s Christmas specials of yesteryear. There will be two showings. On Dec. 12, the show begins at 7 p.m., and on Dec. 14, the show starts at 9 p.m. The shows are suitable for all ages. Visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com to purchase tickets or for more information. Fullwood Theater, 100 McDowell St. E., Matthews

Meet Santa Claus and have a photo taken with him at this meet-and-greet style event that’s fun for the whole family. Breakfast will be served and there will be plenty of holiday crafts on hands to browse or buy. Matthews Community Center, 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews

12.13.14 Saturday

Matthews Farmers Market, 8 to 10 a.m. The Matthews Community Farmers Market reopened for its Winter Market season on Dec. 6 and will run through March. The Winter Market features arugula, Asian greens, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collards, escarole, greenhouse lettuces, green onions, kale, kohlrabi, field-grown lettuces, micro greens, mushrooms, mustard greens, pac choi, pecans, radicchio, rutabagas, spinach, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, turnips, winter squash, fresh-cut flowers, assorted culinary herbs, dried fruits, vegetables and more. Visit www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com for more information.

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12.21.14 Sunday

The Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble, 4:30 p.m.

Charlotte Woodcarvers meeting, 9 a.m. to noon

The largest community handbell group in the Piedmont, the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble, will perform its free holiday concerts. The “Welcome, Yule” concerts will be directed by Charlotte Bronze’s artistic director and conductor Timothy H. Waugh. The concerts are free, and families are welcome. Twenty-two ringers ranging in age from 14 to 60 years old and older will perform on four sets of bells (two sets of Malmark, one set of Schulmerich and one set of Whitechapel) and two set of chimes (both Malmark). The program will include classics such as “White Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride,” as well as newer arrangements of “A La Ru” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Original handbell compositions will include Arnold Sherman’s “Laudation” and “Cascades.” The Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble includes two community handbell groups and was founded in March 2011. Just 4 years old, the group has already performed in many festivals and events in Charlotte and across the state. In addition to the Matthews concert, on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m., CBHE will perform in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church at 501 N. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Morning Star Lutheren Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews

The Charlotte Woodcarvers meet weekly on Tuesday mornings in Matthews. All skill levels, from the most experienced to new carvers wishing to learn, are welcome to join the Charlotte Woodcarvers. Woodcraft Store, 1725 Windsor Square Drive, Matthews

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12.13.14 Saturday

Technology Learning Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Matthews Community Center is offering assistance for anyone who has questions about computers or needs help with a project, on the second Saturday of every month. Help will be given in a variety of areas including Mac OS and Windows users including Microsoft Office, Internet usage, digital photography and movies, Photoshop,Adobe Acrobat, software for backing up, Quicken, networking and general how-to advice. Call 704-321-7275 or email Colten Marble, cultural recreation specialist, at cmarble@ matthewsnc.gov for more information. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

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Silent Images documentary takes first place in film festival MATTHEWS – Silent Images, a Matthews-based nonprofit dedicated to telling stories of hope in the midst of oppression and hardship, recently was awarded the Best Documentary Film award at the 100 Words Film Festival in Charlotte. Silent Images founder David Johnson accepted the recognition on behalf of Silent Images in front of a sold-out crowd at McGlohon Theatre, crediting the hundreds of people who courageously shared their stories with Silent Images in 2014 as the real winners of the award. The nonprofit is donating the $1,500 award to the charities involved in the winning “Beyond the Skyline” film. The documentary highlights a variety of Charlotte-area needs. Find more information about Silent Images at www.silentimages.org. View “Beyond the Skyline” at vimeo. com/107709111. Cruise raffle to benefit Bain Restoration Committee MINT HILL – People have the opportunity to win a six- to eight-night cruise on a Royal Caribbean ship while also helping restore the circa-1889 historic Bain School building. Tickets cost $10 and will be sold at Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The drawing will take place at 7 p.m., and people don’t have to be present to win. Winners will receive an ocean cabin cruise fare, port charges, tax and gratuities. People can choose their destination and sail date. Destination options include Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean or Canada and New England. Blackout dates include the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call Dana Finley at 704-807-0646 for more information. All proceeds will benefit the Bain Restoration Committee. Find more information on the committee and its efforts to restore historic Bain School at www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

www.bainacademy.net. Dunwellz is located at 7110 Brighton Park Drive. Free performances of opera ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Mosaic Arts in collaboration with Opera Carolina will host free performances of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Dec. 16, 19 and 20. Gian Carlo Menotti, creator of the oneact opera, was the first composer to have his work commissioned for television. This opera was created to appeal to a popular audience while also maintaining high musical achievement standards, according to a news release. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” was broadcast by NBC on Christmas Eve 1951 and became a holiday classic. “The holiday season message – of love, good deeds and miracles – resonates in this story about the shepherd boy Amahl’s encounters with the Three Kings and a magic star,” read the release about the event. The following is the schedule of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” performances: • Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church, 8801 Park Road in Charlotte • Dec. 19, a Friday, at 7 p.m. at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 355 Broad St. in Mooresville • Dec. 20, a Saturday, at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 740 N. Center St. in Statesville Sponsored by the Knight Foundation and the Hearst Foundation, the events are free, but “goodwill donations” are suggested, according to the news release. Reservations aren’t required. Call 704-332-7177 for more information. Send us your arts-related news! Is your artists’ group hosting a special art show or a fundraiser? Know of a local artist working on a cool or unique project? No matter what the case, we want to know about it! Send your arts-related news, including details such as times, locations and costs of special events, along with how people can learn more, to ae@carolinaweeklynewspapers. com, “attn. Josh Whitener.”

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Last weekend of LJCC’s “Into the Woods” connects fairy tale and family life by Dee Grano ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Long before “Wicked” scorched Broadway with the Oz witches’ back story, a musical called “Into the Woods” blazed the trail when it premiered in 1986. Created by award-winning American composer Stephen Sondheim, “Into the Woods” weaves multiple fairy tales together into one, with fast-paced dialogue, intricate music and a surprisingly-human connection to the way modern families work. The “helicopter” mom/witch, who raised Rapunzel, wishes to protect her from the world, but Rapunzel wants only to see what lies beyond her tower. Two princely brothers pine for the love of Rapunzel and Cinderella, respectively, but become bored once married. After years of infertility, the baker’s wife receives the child she’s always wanted, only to realize something is still missing. “The show touches on human emotion,” said Susan Gundersheim, head of performing and visual arts at the Levine Jewish Community Center (LJCC), who directed “Into the Woods.” “It’s an unbelievable blend of pathos and humor – you’ll be laughing hysterically one minute and crying the next.” “Into the Woods” creates a singular storyline by interweaving characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Rapunzel” and “Cinderella,” among others. The show’s main focus is the baker and his wife,

made infertile by the witch’s curse. Familiar characters including Grandmother, Wolf, Giant, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, all play a role in the journey to lift the spell. The plot twists and turns as calamity ensues and keeps the audience guessing. “ ‘Into the Woods’ is a big leap of faith for us,” said Gundersheim, who selected the show knowing it is less familiar to some audience members and artistically challenging for the performers. The music features complex rhythms and motifs that repeat with changed words and different notes. In this production the actors sing to a recording, which is harder than it sounds since with a live orchestra, conductors can slow the music down or adjust it during rehearsal to accommodate the singing talent. “The performers have found mastering the show very rewarding,” said Gundersheim who applauded the performers for rising to the occasion to pull off an excellent production. South Charlotte resident David Catenazzo plays the “Mysterious Man,” a character who starts the show as an eccentric old coot, but reveals more depth as his familial connection to the Baker is revealed. In Act Two, the two men share a song called “No More.” Catenazzo sings, “The farther you run, the more you feel undefined, for what you’ve left undone and, nore, what you’ve left behind.” “What you get is this huge spectrum, from

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crazy-funny to touching and sentimental.” A full-time managing director of global technology for Bank of America, Catenazzo is not a professional actor but comes very close. He played Tevia in last year’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at the LJCC. Every role he takes must be fit around a demanding work schedule that can sometimes include international travel. Catenazzo also has a wife and three children, one of whom is in the show. “Joshua loves it,” said Catenazzo of his son who performs in the ensemble. “He and I get to sing together certain times during the show.” “Everyone who wants to participate can,” explained Gundersheim, who casts these shows with a “placement audition.” Everyone who tries out gets in. The audition defines what role each player gets. The resulting cast is large with 63 people, and includes all ages and levels of expertise, including people who work “regular jobs” and professional performers who jumped at the chance to be in “Into the Woods.” “Somehow we manage to let everyone in, and keep the quality high,” said Gundersheim. “It’s such a different approach,” said

Catenazzo, who feels this process makes the show a uniquely intimate and touching experience for the audience. “Because people get chances that they wouldn’t be able to from other theatres… you get this amazing experience, and it shows.” The LJCC’s Visual & Performing Arts Department opened “Into the Woods” Dec. 6. This is the last weekend to see the show, it will play Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 and 7 p.m. each day. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information: www. charlottejcc.org. The Levine Jewish Community Center is located at 5007 Providence Road in south Charlotte. Just because “Into the Woods” is produced by the Levine Jewish Community Center does not mean it is exclusively for the Jewish community. Auditions and attendance to those shows is open to the whole community as are all their visual arts workshops and classes. Most LCJJ artistic offerings feature member and nonmember pricing. For more information on the benefits of membership, visit www.charlottejcc. org and click the Membership tab.

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Cross Country Super Team Kiley Aymar, Ardrey Kell The Ardrey Kell sophomore had a breakout season, finishing second at the So. Meck 8 conference meet (18 minutes, 31 seconds), third at the Western Regional (17:38) and 15th at the state meet (18:57).

Sydney Farris, Myers Park

Kate Eiselt, Myers Park Big things are on the horizon for this sophomore as Eiselt backed up her impressive freshman campaign with a stellar season by placing 12th in the state (18 minutes, 55 seconds), ninth in the region (18:42) and second at the Southwestern 4A conference meet, finishing just three seconds off the pace.

Kayla Glova, Providence Another key cog in the Western Regional champion Mustangs, Farris was fourth in the Southwestern 4A conference meet and had a strong showing in the postseason, finishing 14th in the region (19 minutes, 16 seconds) and 30th in the state (19:41).

Story Gourley, Myers Park Another supertalented Mustang sophomore, Gourley finished third in the Southwestern 4A conference, eighth in the region (18 minutes, 38 seconds) and was 18th in the state (19:03).

Mary Prouty, Myers Park

The Myers Park senior had quite a run this year, as the Southwestern 4A champion paced the regional champion and state runner-up Mustangs all year. Prouty was second in the region (17 minutes, 38 seconds) and seventh in the state (18:35).

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The junior was a big part of the regional runner-up Panthers success this year, as Glova was fourth in the So. Meck 8 meet (18 minutes, 47 seconds), eighth in the region (18:38) and 33rd in the state (19:44).

Josie Jordan, Ardrey Kell The only freshman to make the first team, Jordan had a remarkable debut as she was third at the So. Meck 8 meet (18 minutes, 41 seconds), seventh in the region (18:35) and finished 25th in the state (19:35) – posting the fastest freshman time by 36 seconds. Grace Sullivan, Providence A Providence frontrunner for four years, Sullivan capped her high school career in style with a So. Meck 8 championship (17 minutes, 53 seconds), her second Western Regional crown (17:35) and a fifth-place finish at states (18:25). Sullivan will run at N.C. State next season.

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Based on a simple suggestion from her mother, Providence’s Grace Sullivan decided to give cross-country a try during her freshman year of high school. Sullivan had grown up as a star on the soccer field, and that fall heeded her mother’s advice, figuring cross-country would at least keep her in shape for the coming soccer season. But Sullivan was a natural on the trails, too, and was a quick study to her new sport. She said she began to see improvement as her times quickly fell, and she ended her freshman season with a 13th-place finish at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Western Regional, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes and 17 seconds. “During my freshman year I didn’t think very much of running,” Sullivan said. “I was into soccer. That’s the sport I grew up playing. My mom kind of pushed me into running because my brother did it. I kind of liked it, but wasn’t that serious about it until after that year Coach (Kurt Niedenzu) and (boys coach Steve Touranjoe) were saying that I could do bigger and better things with this – that lit a fire under me.” Sullivan was hooked, and she never looked back. She finished eighth in the region during her sophomore season – helping lead the Panthers to the regional title – and ran a then personal-best 18:32 in the state meet, finishing 17th while cutting nearly a minute off her time. After her sophomore season, Sullivan started getting even more serious and upped her training regimen to the 40 miles a week she treks in-season now. She began dreaming of leading the Panthers back to the winner’s circle by claiming individual success and thought of the possibility of running in college. In the years since all of that has happened, and especially this season when

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Sullivan capped off the final chapter in what’s become a storybook career. “I have a big drive within myself,” Sullivan said. “It’s good to do it as an individual, and I do want to see my times go down, but when I do well my team is so supportive and that means a lot. When anyone does well the whole teams comes and hugs you and is supportive – that lets you know all the hard work paid off.” With the admiration of her teammates and her times among the fastest in the state, Sullivan added to her already impressive resume, and has now earned the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly 2014 Girls CrossCountry Runner of the Year. “I wanted to improve my 5K time, which I did and it was something I’m very proud of,” she said. “I also wanted this team to become closer and more of a family. This year it was very much about the team, so I think I accomplished both of my goals.” There wasn’t much Sullivan didn’t accomplish in her career. This season she backed up her 2013 Western Regional title with another regional gold medal – running 17:35 to shave five seconds off her junior season region-winning time and helping the Panthers to a second-place team finish. But she didn’t stop there. Sullivan ran 18:25 at the challenging Ivey Redmon Sports Complex course in Kernersville to place fifth at the state championship meet for the second consecutive year and led her school to third place in the state. On the year, Sullivan won a regional title, eared a top-10 finish at states, ran the state’s fourth-fastest recorded time and closed out her career with a scholarship to N.C. State, where she’ll run next fall. “Freshman year I just wanted to stay in shape through running, but throughout the years I kind of motivated myself and started to think that maybe I could do this in college. I’m really proud of myself and what I accomplished. “I’m really excited to continue in college and see where it can take me.”

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super 7 1) Ardrey Kell (5-1)

2) Providence Day (4-3) 3) Myers Park (3-2) 4) South Meck (4-2) 5) Providence (3-2) 6) Butler (2-2) 7) Charlotte Christian (6-1) Dropped out: Charlotte Latin (4-3) Also receiving votes: Charlotte Catholic (4-1)

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2) Ardrey Kell (4-2)

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3) Providence Day (5-1) 4) Butler (4-0) 5) Rocky River (4-1) 6) Covenant Day (7-2) 7) Charlotte Christian (4-3) Also receiving votes: Charlotte Catholic (3-2)

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assists Name Aja Stevens Quiera Gilmore Michaela Daniels Sarah Billiard Kennedy Boyd Meredith Harris Kobe Leigh Maggie Dupree Alexis Khlor Garlea Patton Izzy Gallant

Stats

School Games Assists South Meck 7 4.3 Ardrey Kell 3 4.3 Providence 5 4.2 Covenant Day 9 3.4 Providence Day 6 3.2 Charlotte Christian 7 3 Butler 4 2.8 Charlotte Catholic 5 2.8 Covenant Day 9 2.4 Charlotte Christian 6 2.3 Providence Day 6 2.2

Points Name Trey Phills Khayleb Connelly Zaqwaun Matthews Dalen Dotson RaeQuan Scott Grant Williams Kamil Chapman Jaylen Thompson Orlando Robinson Shawn Morrison Remele Everett-Hicks Leito Holloway Devon Dotson Cole Klaren Marcus Thomas Demetry Leake Grant Hedberg David Perry Mac Brydon Steven Santa Ana Keyon Wesley Jonah Hood Devin Cooper Josh Brodowicz Joe Scibelli Patrick Tape' Jalen Blakeney

blocks Name Patrick Tape' Nick Goble Grant Hedberg Jah' lil Carter Quadrian Jamison Christian Taylor Grant Williams Joe Scibelli Arthur Labinowicz Austin Griffin

School Games Charlotte Christian 7 South Meck 3 Myers Park 4 Providence 5 Butler 4 Providence Day 7 South Meck 3 Grace Academy 7 Butler 4 Grace Academy 7 Carmel Christian 5 Rocky River 5 Providence 5 Grace Academy 6 Independence 5 Queen's Grant 5 South Meck 3 Queen's Grant 4 Carmel Christian 5 Ardrey Kell 6 Rocky River 4 Carmel Christian 5 Ardrey Kell 1 Charlotte Catholic 4 Charlotte Catholic 5 Queen's Grant 5 South Meck 3

Points 24.6 23 21.8 21.2 20 18.3 18.3 18.1 18 17.7 16 16 15.2 14.7 14.4 14.4 14.3 13.8 13.6 13.5 13.5 13.4 13 12.8 12.2 12.2 12

School Games Queen's Grant 5 Myers Park 4 South Meck 3 Butler 4 South Meck 3 Independence 5 Providence Day 7 Charlotte Catholic 5 Butler 4 Butler 4

Blocks 7.4 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.6 1.3 1.3

rebounds

Name Sarah Billiard Janelle Bailey Lyric Mitchell Jaiden Mason Chanin Scott Hannah Billiard Grace Gach Chi-Chi Maduegbunam Deja McCain Lucy Pedlow Meghan Fleury Carrie Eberle Erin Whalen Melissa Roulier Keyanah Richardson Courtney Barrett Ali Gakenheimer Erica VanDusen

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Name Carrie Eberle Chi-Chi Maduegbunam Sarah Billiard Sydney Scott Hannah Billiard Ali Gakenheimer Danielle Griffin Lyric Mitchell Melissa Roulier Grace Gach Janelle Bailey Anna Schoek Kobe Leigh

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School Games Rebounds Covenant Day 9 15.1 Providence Day 6 12.2 Myers Park 3 12 Charlotte Christian 7 10.3 Myers Park 3 10 Covenant Day 9 9.6 Charlotte Country Day 4 8.8 Providence 5 8.4 Ardrey Kell 3 8.3 Charlotte Country Day 2 8 Providence 5 7.8 Charlotte Catholic 5 7.6 Providence Day 6 7.5 Charlotte Catholic 5 7.2 Butler 4 7 Butler 4 6.3 Charlotte Country Day 3 6.3 Covenant Day 8 6.1

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Name David Perry Tireq Morrow Cole Klaren Jalen Blakeney Dalen Dotson Devon Dotson Bill Robertson Jace Weir Seth Davis Grant Williams Shawn Morrison Jonah Hood Lee Houck

School Queen's Grant Rocky River Grace Academy South Meck Providence Providence Myers Park Queen's Grant Ardrey Kell Providence Day Grace Academy Carmel Christian Myers Park

Games 4 3 6 3 5 5 3 4 7 7 7 5 4

Assists 6.8 5 4.5 4.3 4.2 4 4 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.7 3.4 3.3

rebounds Name Grant Hedberg Jaylen Thompson Patrick Tape' Mac Brydon Jah' lil Carter Quadrian Jamison Josh Freund Trey Phills Luiz Machado Steven Santa Ana Joe Scibelli

Steals Name Tireq Morrow Devon Dotson Lee Houck Cole Klaren Jalen Blakeney Kamil Chapman Trey Phills Chaz Raye

School South Meck Grace Academy Queen's Grant Carmel Christian Butler South Meck Ardrey Kell Charlotte Christian Providence Ardrey Kell Charlotte Catholic

Games Rebounds 3 15.7 7 13.6 5 12.2 5 9.6 4 9.5 3 8.3 7 8.2 7 8 5 7.8 6 7.7 5 7.6

School Rocky River Providence Myers Park Grace Academy South Meck South Meck Charlotte Christian Providence Day

Games 3 5 4 6 3 3 7 7

Steals 3.7 3.6 3.5 3 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6

Points Name Janelle Bailey Aliyah Mazyck Ariana Nance Sarah Billiard Erin Whalen Fairen Sutton Chanin Scott Michaela Daniels Hannah Billiard Kobe Leigh Ali Fitch Caroline Dennehy Rydeiah Rogers Hydeia Harvey Meredith Harris Jordan Muhammad Lyric Mitchell

School Games Providence Day 6 Myers Park 3 Rocky River 3 Covenant Day 9 Providence Day 6 Butler 4 Myers Park 3 Providence 5 Covenant Day 9 Butler 4 South Meck 7 Charlotte Christian 7 Myers Park 2 Rocky River 3 Charlotte Christian 7 Ardrey Kell 2 Myers Park 3

Points 22.2 19.3 18.3 17 14.8 13.3 12.7 12.6 12.2 11.8 11.7 11.1 10.5 10.3 10 10 10

School Games Providence 5 Charlotte Latin 1 Myers Park 3 South Meck 7 Charlotte Country Day 2 Charlotte Latin 1 Myers Park 3 Charlotte Catholic 5 Myers Park 2 Charlotte Catholic 2 Charlotte Catholic 5 Butler 4 Butler 4 Covenant Day 9 Charlotte Christian 3

Steals 5.4 4 3.7 3.7 3.5 3 3 3 3 3 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7

steals School Games Charlotte Catholic 5 Providence 5 Covenant Day 9 Charlotte Latin 1 Covenant Day 9 Charlotte Country Day 3 Ardrey Kell 3 Myers Park 3 Charlotte Catholic 5 Charlotte Country Day 4 Providence Day 6 Covenant Day 6 Butler 4

Blocks 6.2 4.2 3.6 3 3 2.7 2.3 2 2 2 1.7 1.5 1.3

Name Michaela Daniels Claudia Dickey Lyric Mitchell Ali Fitch Lucy Pedlow Kiera Dowell Chanin Scott Carrie Eberle Rydeiah Rogers Hannah Samuelson Stepahnie Ferraro Fairen Sutton Rinnah Green Alexis Khlor Kerstie Phills

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Independence boys looking for first win After losing a core group of four seniors who helped turn around the Independence boys basketball program and led the Patriots to a pair of conference titles, this season has understandably been a little slow to get going. The Patriots are replacing four starters – guards Herbert Bowen, Jr. and Tayon Gleaves and forwards Workpeh Kofa and Deion Lane – who accounted for 87 percent of the team’s assists, 81 percent of the scoring and 72 percent of the rebounds a season ago. Holdover starter Marcus Thomas is back this year, and has played well – leading the team with 14.4 points per game and averaging 3.4 rebounds, the team’s second-highest total. But aside from Thomas, the Patriots have struggled to score as they’ve shot barely 33 percent from the field and 24 percent from 3-point range on the year. The wins have been slow to come by for the Patriots (0-5), who have been blown out in three games and suffered a pair of tough losses. Sophomore guard Matthew Statile has been a bright spot, averaging seven points per game and seniors Kadeem Harry (4.6 points) and 6-foot-7 Christian Taylor (5.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks) have made consistent impacts. Six-foot-seven post Justyn Hamilton had a career high 11 points and five rebounds in the

Patriots 57-46 loss to West Meck on Dec. 5, and would bring a much-needed boost to the interior if he’s able to contribute regularly. The Patriots get back to action against Weddington on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and travel to East Meck on Dec. 12.

Raven boys looking to take flight Coach Oscar Walker said before the season that there would be some growing pains as he got used to his new players and they adjusted to his style. His concerns have come to fruition as the Ravens have come out of the gates winners in just one of their first eight games after dropping a heartbreaker to East Gaston, 78-74 on Dec. 5. Despite their record, there have been several bright spots beginning with senior wing Leito Holloway, a Butler transfer who’s averaged 16 points and three rebounds a game. Holloway has been joined by 6-foot-7 junior forward Keyon Wesley, who’s averaged 13.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and chipped in a career-high 22 points in the Ravens lone win of the year, an impressive 67-58 victory over Providence. While Wesley and Holloway have been the headliners as the Ravens leading scorers and shoot a combined 51 percent from the field, much of the rest of the team has struggled, making just 51-150 shots from the floor (34 percent). But there have been a few players helping

form a consistent, but young, core. Sophomores Tireq Marrow (seven points, five assists), Anthony Salley (5.2 points) and Jonathan Hicklin (six points) have provided a spark for the up-tempo Ravens’ backcourt, and 6-foot-5 sophomore post Tyrek Haywood (5.6 rebounds, 4.4 points) has helped solidify the frontcourt. The Ravens will look to add another win as they host Myers Park on Friday, Dec. 12.

Carmel Christian wins showdown over Queen’s Grant Carmel Christian coach Joshua Coley has a history of turning around programs, and this season the first-year Cougar head coach has his team two wins shy of their school record of seven wins. With a 48-43 win over Mint Hill rival Queen’s Grant on Dec. 5, the Cougars (5-4) took the next step in proving they’re here to stay. Remele Everett-Hicks led the way with 16 points, eight rebounds and four steals. Mac Brydon chipped in with 11 points and five rebounds and Jonah Hood played a solid floor game, contributing six assists, four points and four rebounds. David Perry led the Stallions (3-2) with 13 points and seven assists. Patrick Tape’ narrowly missed on a triple-double with six points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks. The Cougars dropped a 63-45 game to Freedom Christian School on Dec. 6. Everett-Hicks again led the way with 17 points and seven rebounds, and Brydon added 15 points and 16

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Peripheral Neuropathy WARNING!

Pain, Numbness, & Tingling In The Hands/Feet Charlotte, NC -- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, or Pregbalin and are primarily antidepressant or antiseizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.

The treatment that is provided at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center in Charlotte has three main goals: 1) Increase blood flow 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves 3) Decrease brain-based pain

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems., pain, numbness,

The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized low level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blood flow.

tingling, burning, and many The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light additional symptoms. therapy will allow the blood The main problem is that your vessels to grow back around the doctor has told you to just live peripheral nerves and provide with the problem or try the them with the proper nutrients drugs which you don’t like to heal and repair. It’s like adding taking because they make you water to a plant and seeing the feel uncomfortable. There is now roots grow deeper and deeper. a facility right here in Charlotte, NC that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article).

to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological land vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can be treated. Dr. Keith Helmendach, D.C. at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for $49 (normally $70). This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Dr. Helmendach will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Monday, December 29th, 2014. Call 704-228-3888 to make an appointment with Dr. Keith Helmendach, to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated. NOTE: Our office is located in Charlotte, NC at 7215 Lebanon Road.

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined.

MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PATIENTS ARE ACCEPTED.

1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is nothing that we can do for you.

Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

3) How much treatment will The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves your condition require?

FEDERAL BENEFICIARY RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. IF

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DECIDE

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ADDITIONAL TREATMENT, YOU HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO CHANGE YOUR MIND

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RECEIVE A REFUND.

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