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Which Wich franchisee Grant Alexander has found ways to use his businesses to give back. Alexander owns six Which Wich restaurants in the greater Charlotte area – his most recent location on Rivergate View Drive in Charlotte. “When I opened (my first) Which Wich in 2010, that is just something I wanted to do from the get-go,” he said. “I wanted to build relationships in the community and be an investor in the community.” His Which Which restaurants have hosted charity events and community events such as spirit nights for schools and gave special pricing to community groups, but Alexander said they have expanded on those efforts. When Alexander opens a new store, he partners with an organization or school to help them raise money. The organization receives tickets to sell for an exclusive meal from Which Wich. Tickets are sold and all proceeds go directly to the organization with Which Wich providing food for free. The store provided a ticket opportunity when Alexander opened his Ballantyne store, located at 11318 N. Community House Road. At the most recentlyopened store, Which Wich partnered with River Gate Elementary School with the ticket opportunity and the school raised about $1,000. The Ballantyne store also supported Tyler’s (see Which Wich on page 10)

Mecklenburg County polling locations opened for early voting Oct. 23. Find the location nearest you on our listing on page 5.

CMS reveals recommendations for 2015-16 school year to board by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools unveiled proposals for the 2015-16 school year at the Oct. 14 meeting of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

that could bring relief to overcrowding problems at Huntingtowne Farms and Montclaire elementary schools as well as set actions in motion for the 2016-17 school year. Final adjustments to two new schools, two restored schools and several new

academic programs were among recommendations introduced at the meeting. The new schools would be funded by money from the 2007 bond, and the restoration of two schools closed during the financial downtown that began in 2008 would be funded from the 2013 bond.

Starmount Elementary is one of the two restored schools that would reopen in fall 2015 for Pre-K through fifth grade and would provide relief for Huntingtowne Farms and Montclaire elementary schools. (see CMS proposals on page 15)

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Children take alphabetic journey around Charlotte by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Two siblings will help children of all ages explore the destinations and events of the Queen City through their new book, “ABC Charlotte.” Christy Pope and her brother, Thomas Berkau, take readers on an alphabetical journey from A to Z as they explain the various attractions of Charlotte with alliteration and a more complex diction than typically found in a children’s book. Pope, a speech and language pathologist, and Berkau, a freelance artist, were inspired to write and illustrate the book through Pope’s now-2-year-old son, Bennett. When Pope was pregnant with Bennett, she received city-specific books as baby shower gifts, which inspired her to want to develop one for Charlotte. “We’ve joked about doing a book, but we couldn’t agree on a subject matter that I was interested in writing (about) and he was interested in drawing,” Pope said. “We always wanted to do a project like that, but couldn’t decided on a subject matter.” The siblings began developing their book by researching other children’s books, as well as selecting Charlotte attractions and locations where parents

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and their children would have positive memories, Pope added. “ABC Charlotte” is intended to interest parents, as well as children by using “challenging, descriptive words.” An example of the language is, “K: A kitschy kitten with a knack for catching fly balls at a Charlotte Knights game.” Pope said the duo’s first book took two years to create, print

and publish. “We had no idea how to go through the publishing process, the printing process,” she said. They decided to self-publish the book through their publishing company, Cricket Vision Press, which was named after their grandfather’s dog as homage

to their childhood memories on their grandparents’ farm. The siblings said the risk associated with self-publishing the book was worth it because they felt it fell into a niche market that they had knowledge of connections with necessary to make the book successful. Determining the logistics and details on the book became challenging, Pope said, because “when you’re working with a partner, you two have two different viewpoints of the end result.” The siblings ultimately had to put their personal feelings on hold and establish a business relationship to produce the final copy. Pope said the process was fun and rewarding, but also challenging. “ W e had to take it into a business relationship and realize we wanted to turn it into something that we wanted to do to give back to

the community,” Pope said. “We had to come up with a vision that I appreciated and he appreciated and our audience would appreciate.” Cricket Vision Press also is partnering with A Better World Charlotte, a nonprofit that reaches out to children and families in the Ashley Park community and surrounding area to offer afterschool care, classes and training, with the book. “ABC Charlotte” is dedicated to Pope’s son, Bennett, and the sibling’s parents. “We are so grateful (for our parents). Our parents have always supported us,” Pope said, adding they instilled a strong faith in them. Lila HOME, located at 12206 Copper Way, suite 128, will host a book signing for the book on Nov. 8, a Saturday, from 12 to 4 p.m. The book will be available at Lila HOME for $17.99 or can be purchased on shop. cricketvisionpress.com. Image courtesy of Cricket Vision Press

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Author’s debut novel brings Italian history to life Former south Charlotte writer to visit Park Road Books next week

by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

Kimberly Cross Teter had long thought about writing a book, but it wasn’t until she discovered a piece of Italian history that she felt inspired to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. Teter, who is originally from south CharKimberly Cross Teter lotte and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, released her debut novel, “Isabella’s Libretto,” on Sept. 3. The author will make a special appearance at Park Road Books on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. for a book talk and signing at the 4139 Park Road store. “Isabella’s Libretto” was inspired by true events that took place during the early 1700s in Italy, with Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi serving as the centerpiece of the novel. About

10 years ago, Teter learned Vivaldi directed an all-female orchestra made up of orphaned and abandoned girls, and wrote many of his sacred vocal and instrumental compositions for musically talented orphans to perform at prestigious concerts. “When I heard about this history, those were the details that I wanted to work into the book,” Teter said. Teter researched the topic and immediately became fascinated with the details she discovered. She began writing the book soon after, but shelved the project for several years after relocating to Nashville. Teter eventually felt the story crying out to be told and knew she had to finish it, so she enrolled in a creative writing program during which she finished the novel, she said. The story focuses on Isabella, a 14-year-old girl who resides at Ospedale della Pieta, an orphanage and music school in Venice, Italy, in the early 1700s. Isabella is a cellist who plays in Vivaldi’s orchestra. “The story is fiction, but Antonio Vivaldi plays a big role in the book,” Teter said. “Many

of Vivaldi’s compositions were written to feature the girl who was performing the best in the ensemble that week.” In the story, Isabella desires to be selected to play the solo for one of Vivaldi’s compositions, but broken rules spawn a series of events that challenge her ability to be chosen by Vivaldi to play the solo. Teter crafted the book for young adult audiences, but said people of all ages have read the story and enjoyed it. “It is a coming of age story; however, a younger reader, if they are a strong reader, would like it,” she said. “A lot of adults read it and liked it, too.” After the book was finished, Teter faced the dilemma of choosing a publisher. She was offered a contract by a small publisher in Mobile, Alabama, but had to choose whether to pursue securing an agent to have the book picked up by a larger publishing company. Teter eventually chose to go with Mobile-based Excalibur Press, as the publishing process was going to be quicker and easier with a smaller publisher. “Isabella’s Libretto” was a labor of love for

Teter, as writing the novel was both challenging and exhilarating. She revised the novel at least four different times, completely changing the ending and some of the details to make the novel more historically accurate. Teter had the chance to visit Venice for more in-depth and firsthand research, which she said was her favorite part about writing the book. “I loved the subject matter – the history was my favorite part,” she said. Teter also learned a lot about how to flourish as a writer. Some aspects of becoming a successful writer, Teter said, involve stepping out of one’s comfort zone and allowing the story to be told. “Someone who wants to be published needs to be willing to share their work in its early format with someone else,” she said. “I was a little bit hesitant to show anyone else for fear that someone else might think it was awful, so I had to get over that.” The risk paid off, as Teter has had the opportunity to travel and speak about her book, as well as become part of a supportive community of writers. “Within the community of writers, there is great support and encouragement from others, and I’ve really learned a lot about that,” she said. Teter plans to write additional historical fiction in the near future. Find more information at www.kimteter.com.

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Early voting locations now open by Ryan Pitkin ryan@thecharlotteweekly.com

Early voting began throughout North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 23 and will continue through Nov. 1, a Saturday. Registered voters can participate in onestop voting at any of the 21 early voting locations throughout Mecklenburg County. The following eight polling centers are located in and around South Charlotte Weeklyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coverage area:

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Elon Park Recreation Center 11401 Ardrey Kell Road Charlotte, NC 28277

Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28211

Matthews Library 230 Matthews Station St. Matthews, NC 28105

Independence Regional Library 6000 Conference Drive Charlotte, NC 28212

Mint Hill Library 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227

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News Briefs New Portrait Innovations studio offers free Halloween portraits

Portrait Innovations is offering parents with children dressed in Halloween costumes free portraits during its Trick ‘r Treat event, taking place at the Promenade on Providence Shopping Center on Friday, Oct. 24. Photo opportunities will be available from 4 to 6 p.m., and parents will receive three free high-resolution portraits recorded on a CD of each child. The portraits will be offered in conjunction with an opportunity for children to Trick ‘r Treat with Promenade on Providence merchants from 4 to 7 p.m. After collecting their treats, families are invited to enjoy them under the stars while watching Monsters University on the green. The movie will start at 7 p.m. “For 12 years, we’ve been a part of the Charlotte community, creating lasting memories for families,” Johnny Grosso, COO of Portrait Innovations, said in a news release. “Now, we’re thrilled to introduce the newest Portrait Innovations studio concept and offer the community a chance to experience it firsthand for free during our Halloween event on Friday, the 24th.” Portrait Innovations, located at Providence Road and I-485, redesigned its south Charlotte storefront in September 2014. This prototype store has re-invented the portrait studio experience, giving customers creative options for professional portraits and personalized gifts and keepsakes, according to a news release. Camera rooms have been enhanced with new lighting, and background textures including brick, plank and slate for an authentic look and feel. The photographers at the new studio have been trained in the newest posing

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and shooting techniques. Join the fun at Promenade on Providence Shopping Center on Friday, Oct. 24. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 26th. Visit www.portraitinnovations.com for more information.

Food Lion Feeds to sponsor shopping spree to support student hunger drive

On Oct 18 students from Providence and three area high schools took part in the “Fast Feet Shopping Spree” as part of the fifth annual Carolinas Student Hunger Drive, a six-week food drive competition sponsored by Food Lion. The students competed in a 90-second race down the aisles filling grocery carts with food to support food collection activities for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Students from Providence, Butler, East Meck and Nation Ford were selected by earning the most Facebook “likes” based on their performance in a talent competition during the Student Hunger Drive kick-off event at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. “Nearly one in five people in our community have experienced food crisis and it (was) wonderful to see so many high school students joining together in the fight to end hunger”, said Mona Lita Carr, executive director of the Carolinas Student Hunger Drive. “We are thrilled to have Food Lion as our leading partner to support the food drive activities of high school students across the region.” In addition to serving as the presenting sponsor of the Carolinas Student Hunger Drive, Food Lion will present “The Food Lion MVP Award,” given to a student who exemplified extraordinary leadership during the Carolinas Student Hunger Drive campaign. That student also will receive a $500 scholarship. In conjunction with the shopping spree, loading day will transport food to Second Harvest Food Bank on Nov.14, and an awards

ceremony will be held at the food bank on Nov. 17 The Student Hunger Drive, a non-profit organization was founded in 1986 in Davenport, Iowa and has collected over 15 million pounds of food valued at over $25 million since its inception. The Charlotte- based regional organization founded in 2010, is based on the same model of the headquarter Student Hunger Drive and has collected over 385,000 pounds of food during its annual sixweek food drive

Knights City Challenge hosts idea meeting The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will hold a question and answer meeting on Friday, Oct. 24 to discuss the Knight Cities Challenge, which is seeking new ideas to make Charlotte and the other 25 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. The session will be held at 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the South County Regional Library, located at 5801 Rea Road, and from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Morrison Regional Library, located at 7015 Morrison Blvd. The challenge is offering $5 million for innovative projects that answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful? The event will offer information on the goals of the challenge, tips on preparing applications, and a chance to talk to the Knight staff, including Susan Patterson, Charlotte program director for the Knight Foundation, who will speak on how to craft submissions. Applications for the Knight Cities Challenge opened on Oct. 1 and will close on Nov. 14. The challenge is open to innovators of all types including architects, activists, artists, city planners, entrepreneurs, students, educators, city officials, as well as governments and organizations. Visit www. knightcities.org for complete rules and more information.

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The following crimes were committed in the south Charlotte area, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department:

Home/Business Break-Ins • 4500 block of Providence Road: Television and two handguns, worth $2,284 total, stolen during home break-in. Oct. 18 • 2500 block of Turnberry Lane: Educational CDs, checks, laptops and tablets, worth $2,580 total, stolen and $300 damage to home during break-in. Oct. 21

Vehicle Break-Ins • 3000 block of Northhampton Drive: $500 gas-powered generator stolen during vehicle break-in. Oct. 18 • 1100 block of Blueberry Lane: Vehicle registration and Social Security card stolen during vehicle break-in. Oct. 21 • 600 block of Edgemont Road: Laptop, sunglasses, gift cards and computer bag, worth $1,135 total, stolen during vehicle break-in. Oct. 22

Property Theft • 15600 block of Don Lochman Lane: License plate stolen from vehicle. Oct. 19 • 8500 block of Park Road: $100 cellphone and debit card stolen from purse. Debit card illegally used for $18 purchase. Oct. 20 • Belk, SouthPark Mall: $24 in underwear stolen from business. Oct. 20 • 8000 block of Corporate Center Drive: $10 wallet holding credit cards, identification and $10 cash stolen. Oct. 20 • 15100 block of Jade Street: $1,000 copper tubing stolen from construction site. Oct. 20 • 7300 block of Rustic Ridge Court: $600 cable box stolen. Oct. 20 • Belk, SouthPark Mall: $75 earrings stolen from business. Oct. 21 • 7500 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: $15,000 Volkswagen stolen. Oct. 22 • 6800 block of Knightswood Drive: Suspect accepted $1,250 for a job that was not completed. Suspect also stole $700 in various landscaping and power tools. Oct. 22

• Tumi, SouthPark Mall: $885 in wallets and other luggage stolen from business. Oct. 22 • Belk, SouthPark Mall: $824 in watches stolen from business. Oct. 22

Assault • 11700 block of Carmel Lakes Drive: Victim struck in face with a fist. Oct. 19 • Logan Court: Victim struck in the face with a fist. Oct. 19

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 3200 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Three suspects passed three counterfeit $100 bills. Oct. 20 • 4300 block of Gosford Place: Victim’s identity stolen and used to receive $1,000 tax refund. Oct. 20 • 7800 block of Baltusrol Lane: $5,207 lost through unauthorized use of a credit card. Oct. 21 • 5300 block of Ballantyne Commons Parkway: $484 lost through unauthorized use of credit card. Oct. 21 • 11200 block of Providence Road West: $297 lost through cashing of a counterfeit check. Oct. 21 • 7900 block of Oakbark Lane: 10 unauthorized purchases made with victim’s debit card, allegedly stolen by houseguest. Oct. 22

Hit-and-run/Vandalism • 8400 block of Rea Road: $1,500 damage to BMW M6 in hit-and-run. Oct. 18 • 7900 block of Rea Road: $3,000 damage

to Nissan Altima in hit-and-run. Oct. 18 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $500 damage to Honda Civic in hit-and-run. Oct. 18 • 11000 block of Coachman Circle: Total of $500 damage to five mailboxes in vandalism incident. Oct. 18 • 6900 block of Long Needles Drive: Total of $250 damage to two mailboxes in vandalism incident. Oct. 19 • 7900 block of Buckfield Place: $60 damage to mailbox in vandalism incident. Oct. 19 • 8400 block of Rea Road: $2,500 damage to Toyota Camry in hit-and-run. • 6600 block of Cow Hollow Drive: $300 damage to Ford Explorer in vandalism incident. Oct. 19 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $2,000 damage to Acura TL in hit-and-run. Oct. 20 • 3200 block of Park South Station Boulevard: $600 damage to Chevrolet Camaro in vandalism incident. Oct. 21 • 3200 block of Providence Road: $600 damage to yard in vandalism incident. $1 campaign sign stolen. Oct. 21 • 11000 block of Beau Riley Road: $3,000 damage to brick gate in hit-and-run. Oct. 22 • 9800 block of Rea Road: $1,000 damage to Cadillac Seville in vandalism incident. Oct. 22

Drugs • 7000 block of Carmel Road: Possession of marijuana. Oct. 18 • 5100 block of Block House Court: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Oct. 21

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The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Oct. 16 to 22:

with build up; ice machine with build up; several food items at improper temperatures; several items without date marks; 10-day-old ribs in holding container; chemicals stored above food by the line and above dry goods; wet dirty towels on cutting boards between uses; flies present; hand sink no longer correctly attached to the wall and drained poorly.

Lowest Scores • Bradshaw Social House, 8440 Rea Road – 77.5 Violations included: Person in charge’s food protection certification had expired; employees did not always wash their hands after coming in from outside; bag of cheese stored on the sheet pan with raw meat; raw meat in the cold holding drawers has to be lifted over cook foods to be used; several dry goods were not covered; potato slicers

• Persis Indian Grill, 14027 Conlan Circle – 86 Violations included: Ice bin lid stored in hand-washing sink behind bar; raw chicken stored above ready-toeat chicken in walk-in cooler; dark build up inside ice machine; raw animal foods not cooked to required temperature; fruit flies in kitchen; chicken sausage stored in freezer exposed to condensation drip; ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with no barrier in between.

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• Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 10706 Providence Road – 84 Violations included: No sufficient employee health policy; dish washer person moved from loading dirty dishes to clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands; stickers left behind through the cleaning process; various items at improper temperature; multiple items held past 24 hours without date marks; Lexan lids were burned and cracked. • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2921 Providence Road – 88 Violations included: Person in charge did not have certified food protection manager; employee eating chicken at front line; employee eating chicken at front line while wearing gloves, removed gloves, then put on new gloves

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All Scores 28210 • Harper’s Restaurant, 6518 Fairview Road – 95 • Musashi Japanese Restaurant, 10110 Johnston Road – 90.5 • Showmars, 1317 Emerywood Drive – 95 • Taipei South, 10106-A Johnston Road – 94 28226 • Barnes & Noble Café, 3327 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 • Char Bar 7, 6300-139 Carmel Road – 97 • Quik Shoppe, 11924 Elm Lane – 95 • Tavern 51, 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97 • Wild East Pan Asian Bistro, 6420 Carmel Road – 94 28270 No restaurants inspected this week. 28277 • Bradshaw Social House, 8440 Rea Road – 77.5 • Bravo! Cucina Italiana, 9824 Rea Road, suite A – 95 • Farley’s Pizzeria, 15025 Old Lancaster Hwy. – 96.5 • Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 8020 Providence Road – 97 • Homewood Suites, 12030 Copper Way – 97 • Moe’s Southwest Grill, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 95 • Outtakes, 13510 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 98.5 • Persis Indian Grill, 14027 Conlan Circle – 86 • Publix Café, 11222 Providence Road W. – 99 • Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 10706 Providence Road – 84 • Starbucks Coffee, 5361 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 93.5 • Taco Bell, 8000 Providence Road – 98 • Tokyo One Express, 8634-B Camfield St. – 95.5 28209 • 1900 Mexican Grill, 5110-1E Park Road – 96 • American Roadside Burgers, 5821 Fairview Road – 99 • Angry Ales, 1518 Montford Drive – 95 • Clean Catch Fish Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 98.5 • McAlister’s Deli, 4805 Park Road – 97.5 • Mellow Mushroom, 2820 Selwyn Ave., suite 100 – 97.5 28211 • Another Broken Egg Café, 3920 Sharon Road, suite B160 – 95.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2921 Providence Road – 88 • CMC Randolph, 501 Billingsley Road – 98.5 • Firebirds, 3920 Sharon Road – 95 • The Pizza Peel & Tap Room, 4422 Colwick Road – 96 • Zebra Restaurant Wine & Bar, 4521 Sharon Road – 91

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without washing hands; many bags of chicken that had been on front line bagged for Second Harvest Food Bank without date marks; employee with unapproved ring preparing food at assembly line.

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bank” to support a global effort, such as disaster relief. Which Wich has donated 11,000 PB&Js since the program’s inception. Which Wich Founder Jeff Sinelli hopes to give away one million sandwiches in 2015. “Part of our mission statement is to make the world a better place,” Habal said. “When you ask someone how they’ve given back, you are hard-pressed to find someone who can give you physical evidence.” The founder wanted to see the physical efforts and see the change the restaurant could make in local communities. “You write a check and you hope it’s doing good, but you don’t feel it,” Habal said. Which Wich sees the physical evidence of their

charitable efforts, she added. “In a hyperlocal level, we are giving people (who work for Which Wich) the opportunity to connect,” Habal said. Habal said she’s received various stories from Which Wich employees about their experiences delivering the sandwiches to area organizations. Some employees are so moved by the drop-off experience they continue to work with the organizations they delivered to. Visit www.projectpbj.com to find more information about Project PB&J or contact Grant Alexander at ballantyne@whichwich.net to find more information about local efforts.

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Wealth management merger part of a bigger picture in southeast by Ryan Pitkin ryan@unioncountyweekly.com

A Raleigh-based wealth management firm began a planned expansion throughout the southeast by merging with Griggs Capital Management (GCM), a firm based in the Matthews area. VisionQuest Wealth Management, a firm with about $30 million in assets under management before the merger, will now help manage roughly $23 million in assets handled by GCM (asset totals based on forms filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission in March 2014). The merger is the first step in a larger plan for VisionQuest, which is looking to expand to locations in Charlotte, Atlanta and Orlando, said Stephen Peters, founder and CEO of VisionQuest. Peters said that he is currently in talks with three to four more businesses in the Charlotte area that are responsible for between $200 and $300 million in assets. It’s part of a plan to acquire $1 billion in assets throughout the southeast, while still upholding the “boutique” feel that the company is based around, Peters said. VisionQuest uses a “revolutionary approach” to help their limited number of clients, mostly high net worth individuals. The company’s use of a “personal CFO” for each client was implemented to develop a highly personalized system “for families and businesses who have discovered that managing their wealth has become increasingly complex,” according to the company’s website. Peters said that the company’s expansion will help him set up a succession line for the small team he works with now and the clients his firm will soon manage. “In the grand scheme of things, $1 billion dollars just isn’t that big,” Peters said. “We will still be a small financial management firm and continue that culture and to work within that specialty niche.” Randall Griggs, who founded GCM in 2007 and runs the business out of an office in the Promenade area with an operating manager, said nothing will change for his clients. Griggs will stay on as senior vice president at the company, and will be a part of the VisionQuest’s www.thecharlotteweekly.com

Investment Committee. He will continue to work with his clients on investment management in Charlotte as VisionQuest employees in Raleigh will offer their broader wealth management services, such as estate planning and real-time tax management. “The biggest difference is that my clients will have a team of experienced professionals that will back up the investment process with continued great service,” Griggs said. “The most important thing for me was to not put my clients in a position where they lost any services or were put in a negative situation.” Since announcing the merger on Oct. 1, Griggs increased his client’s revenue by $2 million, said Peters. “That’s just from the efficiencies that we’ve created,” he said. “We are going to free him up to focus on revenue generation.” Griggs, who is 66 years old, said he has thought about a deal similar to this one for some time, as he approaches retirement age and has to keep his clients’ futures in mind. He said that many firms have shown interest but that none have impressed him the way VisionQuest has over the past two months, when discussions between the two firms began. “When I spent the day at their office, meeting their team and learning more about how they manage money while caring for the client, I was frankly a little surprised,” Griggs said. “That was always my primary concern: caring for the clients. (VisionQuest) was an excellent fit for our philosophy.” Peters agreed that the two companies have run similar operations, and believes that VisionQuest can give Griggs and his clients an extra boost to support the service he was already providing. “We have lots of similar philosophies for our clients, and our cultures weren’t that far off. We’re very similar in the way we interact with clients and communicate,” Peters said. “What he realized is that we have invested more in technology, more in streamlining, invested more in people. That helps him make sure the plans he has for his clients go longer than just the plans he has for himself.”

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and Caroline Paschal; Middle School students Elizabeth Jetton, Nate Lambert, Daiven Sharma and Kendall Whitmore; and Upper School students Michael Juilliard and Nolan Wheeler.

Charlotte Latin students selected for NCMEA Honors Choruses, NCAIS AllState Honor Band Charlotte Latin School students were recently honored for their musical talents. Six students participated in the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools’ (NCAIS) All-State Honor Band on Oct. 9-10 at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Middle School students Collier Elliott (bass clarinet), Veronica Leahy (alto saxophone) and Thomas Lockwood (tuba), and Upper School students Harrison Bell (trumpet), Jasmine Leahy (trumpet) and Neil Patel (clarinet) were selected for the honor band. The goal of the NCAIS Honor Band is to give students the opportunity to perform with a large concert band comprised of the most talented seventh through 12th grade concert band musicians from NCAIS independent schools, according to a news release. Nine students were selected to participate in the 2014 North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Honors Choruses to be held in Winston-Salem on Nov. 8-9. The following students will participate in the NCMEA Honors Chorus respective to their School division: Lower School students Morgan Hammer, Sharanya Ravi Kumar

Teacher named 2014 Cato Excellence in Teaching Award winner Area teacher Pamela Freedy was recently named a winner of the Arts & Science Council’s Cato Excellence in Teaching Awards. Freedy won in the art category after launching and building theatre arts programs for both elementary and middle school students – particularly at Sharon Elementary School and Charlotte Preparatory School, according to a news release. She is also a former education programs coordinator at Blumenthal Performing Arts and is a theatre teaching artist at Matthews Playhouse. Each Cato Award recipient will receive $1,500 and a sculpture by local artist Greg Scott, and all 13 finalists will be eligible to participate in a professional development program at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation’s Innovation Institute, the release said. “All of these teachers have proven themselves exceptional in using the arts, science or history to inspire and motivate students to achieve success in the classroom and in life,” ASC President Robert Bush, said in the release. “ASC is happy to join with The Cato Corporation to recognize their accomplishments and the positive impact they have in the lives of students throughout the region.”

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The winners were recognized on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. before a screening of arts advocacy documentary “Spiral Bound” at Fullwood Theater, located inside of the Matthews Community Center. The film follows a group of students in the Arts & Science Council’s 345 program and education scholars from Davidson College in their search for social justice in the education system, the release said. Find more information at www. artsandscience.org. Dilworth Center helps teens understand addiction, alcoholism The Dilworth Center will offer an evening program designed to give participants a better understanding of alcohol and drug abuse and teen addiction. The free event will take place at Myers Park High School, located at 2400 Colony Road, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Topics will include: definitions, explanations and signs of drug addiction and alcoholism; how to help the addicted and the abuser; differences between those addicted and those abusing or using; and tips for families in helping those who don’t want help. Contact info@dilworthcenter.org with the number of individuals in your party to register. Two area schools win ‘Hometown’ grant Both Huntingtowne Farms Elementary and South Mecklenburg High School have won $5,000 “Hometown Huddle” grants from the Carolina Panthers and United Way.

The Hometown Huddle program is an NFL partnership with United Way designed to support the NFL’s PLAY 60 youth fitness initiative, which encourages children to obtain 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Huntingtowne Farms plans to use the funding to help build a quarter-mile outdoor fitness trail with eight activity stations and 15 physical activity options for students, according to a news release. South Meck plans to use the funds to incorporate a Fitness First program into daily physical education classes to help fight childhood obesity, the release said. Last chance for flu shots For those who missed the first flu-shot clinic, there is still another chance. The next flu-shot clinic will be held at South Mecklenburg High School on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The flu shots are free to employees, retirees and dependents that are covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina (BCBSNC) and/or the State Health Plan. The shots are while supplies last. Send us your education notes! Does your school have a fundraiser coming up? Did your child win an award for community service? Well, let us know about it! Send your education news to courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com. Any photos sent should include the date taken and the names of those pictured. Not all items are guaranteed publication.

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Carmel Christian performs ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Fireworks, kittens and togas, what more could you need in a play? You’ll find all of that and much more in Carmel Christian High School’s fall production of George Kaufman and Moss Hart’s comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You.” The production takes place in the Sycamore/Vanderhof/Carmichael household in New York City. The story centers around a slightly batty family that “don’t know the outside world,” said Van Wade, head of school and play director at Carmel Christian. Wade also plays Grandpa Vanderhof, the eccentric patriarch of the family who quit living by mainstream standards. The household contains various quirky characters, who live unconventionally – including a father who makes fireworks in the basement. Granddaughter Alice Sycamore, the sole “normal” member of the family, becomes engaged to Tony Kirby and she invites the Kirby family, a Wall Street, straight and narrow family, to meet hers. The meeting, of course, sparks a chain of dramatic events as the two families collide. “A lot is going on, and you have to stay true to your character and not get distracted,” said senior Anna Grace Kennedy, who plays Essie Carmichael. Wade said the school typically does serious

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plays, and wanted a change of pace. “I hope I can get through it without laughing,” Wade said. The cast said their rehearsals include a lot of laughter, making them learn to stay in character despite the wild antics around them. While trying to contain their laughter, the students have faced some challenges during the play’s preparations. “Normally, when I get into character, I listen to the music of the time,” said sophomore Alex Witherow, who plays Mr. Di Penna, an ice man who decides to live with the family and help the father with his fireworks. “I like to see them stretch themselves,” said backstage director Meg Avey. “But I love seeing these young adults perform. They transform, (and) they cease to be high school students.” The school has been credited with having talented young actors, according to Wade, who added people unaffiliated with the school have told him how much they love Carmel Christian productions. The school has “humungous sets” with detail, Wade said. Carmel Christian’s “You Can’t Take It With You” will even feature pyrotechnics. The cast is also hoping the audience learns some lessons from the play. “It’s all about enjoying life,” Wade said, whose character doesn’t want to feel tied down by material things, but be rich in love. In the show, the Kirby and Sycamore

place their trust in me to do the right dentistry and do it well. There is no hard and fast way to determine the number of years that any dentistry lasts. In other words, the range is pretty wide. Successful and long lasting dentistry on the back end begins with proper planning by the dentist on the front end. The conscientious dentist begins the process with a thorough and complete examination and not just a glance in the mouth. For dentistry to last, it is important for the dentist to use the information from the examination to match up the type and degree of problems that are present and the end result you are looking for with the appropriate treatment. I call this “doing the right dentistry.” For major cases such as smile makeovers or restorative cases, this is especially critical. You would never build a house without a plan and dentistry is no different. Technical excellence also plays

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Carmel Christian Head of School Van Wade (far left) will direct an all-student cast in the school’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You.” Courtney Schultz/SCW photo

families debate about this topic. “It’s about the importance of family,” Avey said. “(Alice) loves (her family) and they love her. We all have quirky families and we need to embrace it.” Wade also hopes the audience learns how it’s important to relax and to slow down and enjoy simple things. Although Wade said there have been struggles trying to direct and fulfill his obligations

a major role in whether dentistry lasts. We talked about doing the right dentistry. Let’s call this “doing the dentistry right”. This relies on the dentist having the knowledge and expertise to do the dentistry well. This is why I remain abreast of the latest techniques and constantly continue my education. In fact, I do so at a level that far exceeds the norm. But doing the dentistry right requires even more than this. I believe that high quality dentistry is meticulous and cannot be rushed. Well-fitting crowns and veneers will last longer because they are easier to clean than those that do not fit well. Constructing a proper bite with those crowns and veneers can be critical. Not doing so can lead to restorations that prematurely break. It can also make the difference as to whether or not your dentistry is comfortable. This is but one of the reasons why, in my office, I treat just one patient at a time instead of rushing from room to room. I want to be focused so that

as head of the school and act, he’s confident he’ll develop his character the week of the play. The play will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. as well on Nov. 1 at the school, located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road in Matthews. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased at www.carmelchristian.org.

I can give you my best to ensure that your dentistry lasts. There is a lot your dentist can do to help make your dentistry last. Next time I’ll write about what you can do to preserve your investment. If you believe you are in need of crowns and veneers and have concerns about how long they should last, please don’t hesitate to contact my ofﬁce.

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Huntingtowne Farms is currently operating at 146 percent capacity and Montclaire is at 161 percent capacity. Starmount is expected to open at 103 percent capacity, according to Scott McCully, CMS executive director of student placement, who explained the details of CMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations at the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are glad to be able to reopen these schools and restore them to the families who will use them,â&#x20AC;? CMS Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison said, in the release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We continue to see enrollment growth each year in CMS. Returning schools to academic use where appropriate is a good decision because we have limited capital options to accommodate that growth. The delay in the 2007 bonds has allowed us to make adjustments in boundaries to accommodate that growth.â&#x20AC;? If the board were to carry out CMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations and reopen Starmount, Huntingtowne Farms would run at 97 percent capacity and Montclaire would run at 96 percent capacity, according to CMS. CMS also presented a proposal to respond to an increasing need for flexible learning environments in the district by offering a new learning academy in Derita that would extend the reach and current offerings of the Performance Learning Center and the e-Learning Academy. The academy would allow for accepted students to have a choice of blended, virtual onsite or virtual offsite learning environments. Students would apply through a lottery and complete an online learner profile, CMS said. The new program would begin with ninth- and 10th-graders, absorbing existing PLC and e-Learning Academy students, Akeshia E. Craven-Howell, CMS associate superintendent of school options, innovation and design, said in the release.

Dr. Heath Morrison The brick and mortar location could provide students access to technology and face-to-face support. CMS also addressed concerns regarding overcrowding in south Mecklenburg County and potential options for the 2016-17 school year and beyond. South Mecklenburg County is experiencing rapid enrollment growth, but has only one planned and funded project with a kindergarten through eighth grade STEM school planned for 2020. Efforts to address enrollment growth have been impacted by county capital planning and project scoring to address enrollment, CMS said. CMS wants to address space needs at South Mecklenburg and Ardrey Kell high schools with over 2,900 students and 2,659 students, respectively, as well as at Community House Middle School, the largest middle school in the region at over 1,750 students. The board of education is looking for public feedback regarding the school options. The next board meeting will be on Oct. 28, a Tuesday, at Garinger High School, located at 1100 Eastway Drive. The business meeting will start at 5 p.m. with the public hearing to follow.

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Craft fair and bake sale coming to Living Saviour Lutheran Living Saviour Lutheran Church will host its annual craft fair on Nov. 8, a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature handmade crafts, specialty gift vendors and a bake sale. Items for sale will include Christmas dĂŠcor, jewelry, fabric and paper crafts, handbags, baby items and more. Living Saviour Lutheran is located at 6817 Carmel Road. Central Church Life Care Center program to focus on forgiveness Central Church of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Church Life Care Center will host Healing Your Relationships Through the Gift of Forgiveness on Nov. 8, a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature Dr. Robert Dodd and Cindi Dodd, who will share Biblical tools, personal experiences and the latest information in forgiveness research, according to a news release. The program is geared toward anyone â&#x20AC;&#x153;holding grudges, harboring deep resentment, feeling consumed with anger or guilt or enduring a strained relationship,â&#x20AC;? the release said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The choice of un-forgiveness in any case is detrimental to spiritual, emotional, relational and physical health â&#x20AC;Ś Through a better understanding of the principle of forgiveness participants will find the way to an unburdened heart,

a more peaceful life and healthier relationships,â&#x20AC;? read the release. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 8:45 a.m. for coffee, juice and pastries. People can sign up to attend the conference online and view a location map at www. centralchurchofgod.org/lifecare. Call the Command Central Registration desk at 704-364-5003 for more information. Central Church Life Care Center is located at 5500 Randolph Road. Grace UMC Trunk or Treat Grace United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat on Halloween night, Oct. 31, a Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m. in front of the church. The event will offer a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fun, safe way to go trick-or-treating,â&#x20AC;? according to a news release, and will include treats for the trick-or-treaters, games, free hot dogs and drinks. Call 704-523-5052 for more information. Grace UMC is located at 737 E. Woodlawn Road. Robinson Presbyterian to host annual fall festival Robinson Presbyterian Church will host its second annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will include games, prizes, a cake walk, costume contest, trunk or treat and more. Texas Roadhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andy the Armadillo will make a guest appearance. The festival is free and open to the public. Robinson Presbyterian is located at 9424 Harrisburg Road. Church to give away free â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PB & J kitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Living Saviour Lutheran Church will help hungry families by giving away â&#x20AC;&#x153;peanut butter and jelly kitsâ&#x20AC;? on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. until supplies run out. The event will take place at the Salvation Army Thrift Store at 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road, where church

volunteers will distribute the kits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which include a jar of peanut butter, loaf of bread and container of jelly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for free to people in need. The church will collect donations of jelly and bread through Friday, Oct. 24, during office hours. Call 704-542-3626 or visit www.livingsaviourlc.org/lslc-givesout-more-free-pbj for more information. Living Saviour Lutheran is located at 6817 Carmel Road. Reformation Sunday at Cross and Crown Lutheran Cross and Crown Lutheran Church will host a Reformation Sunday on Oct. 26 at both worship services. The celebration will feature a hand-bell choir, vocal anthem with percussion, the Rite of Confirmation and communion, according to a news release. Services take place at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Find more information at www.crossandcrown.org. Cross and Crown Lutheran is located at 300 PinevilleMatthews Road. BOO!-TACULAR returns this Saturday to Bethany Church Bethany Church of Weddington will host a BOO!-TACULAR Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will include a trunk or treat, games, rides including hayrides, inflatables and concessions. The festival is free to attend, and food and snacks will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;at familyfriendly prices,â&#x20AC;? according to a news release. Call 704-8463943 for more information. Bethany Church is located at 4301 Beulah Church Road. Send us your faith notes! Send faith news items to josh@thecharlotteweekly.com. Announcements should be sent two weeks in advance.

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Ciel Gallery to feature two-artist exhibit Ciel Gallery will feature artist members Patricia Steele Raible and Jen Walls in an upcoming exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark My Words: Symbolism and TEXTure.â&#x20AC;? The show will run Nov. 7 to 28 at the gallery, with an opening reception Nov. 7, a Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Rainble and Walls combine words, markings and texture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both visual and tactile â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in abstract, illustrative and symbolic works of two personal but different styles and media, according to a news release. The artists invite visitors to "make (their) markâ&#x20AC;? during the Nov. 7 opening reception on a collaborative piece to be completed by the artists before the end of the show. Ciel Gallery is a fine art collective with more than 20 local artist members. In addition to participating in the First Friday Gallery Crawl, Ciel offers rotating exhibitions, classes in all media, private commissions, outreach, community projects and public art, the release said. Find more information at www.cielcharlotte.com, or call 704-496-

Crown Artists show to support Myers Park Baptist Members of Crown Artists will host their first exhibition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expressions,â&#x20AC;? at the Cornwell Center in Charlotte. The exhibit will run from Nov. 1 to 30 and feature more than 70 paintings with a rich variety of individual styles, according to a news release. The award-winning artists from the group are known for their mastery of color, the release said, and representational and abstract work will include pigmented pastels, oils and mixed media. The group includes artists Regina Alton Burhcett, Bre Barnett Crowell, Judith Cutler, Angela Harker and Mona Vernona Hearne. Artwork will be sold, and the artists donate a portion of proceeds from sales to Myers Park Baptist Church. An opening reception for the show is slated for Nov. 7, a Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will include coffee, desserts and an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists. Find more information at www.mpbconline.org/cornwellcenter, or call 704-927-0774. The Cornwell Center is located at 2001 Selwyn Ave.

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NPR’s Michel Martin speaks on race and diversity, 7 to 9 p.m. National Public Radio’s award-winning journalist Michel Martin will come to Charlotte as part of her 10city United States tour. The host of NPR’s talk-show Tell Me More, Michel is engaging in a national conversation on race and diversity. In partnership with WFAE, she will lead a conversation around the state’s current voter ID laws and recent court challenges, including the elimination of same-day voter registration and the reduction of early voting times. She will also discuss the implications of shifting demographics of voters in the state, according to a news release. McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St., Charlotte

11.1.14 Saturday

Linda Sills Memorial Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Linda Stills Memorial Craft Fair is a day full of arts, crafts, food, music and the excitement of shopping for Christmas. The event is free and parking is onsite. Visit www.pnaz.org/support-ministries/craft-fair for vendor information, or contact the church office at 704-542-3618 or email office@pnaz.org for general information. Pineville Church of the Nazarene, 8614 Pineville-Matthews Road

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APTA and Viking Platform Tennis Association Expo, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Olde Providence Racquet Club will host the American Platform Tennis Association and Viking Platform Tennis Expo, featuring clinics by four topranked professionals. Clinics will be taught on the hour until 5 p.m. Then the four professionals will play an exhibition match. The four professionals are: - Martin Bostrom, the director of tennis at the Field Club of Greenwich, Connecticut. Bostrom is No.16 in the nation in doubles and No. 5 in singles on the Platform tennis tour. - Mark Fischl, the APTA President from 2003 -2009, Fishel has been ranked in the top 20 over 10 times -Javier Ferrin, the director of racquet sports at Aspetuck Valley Country Club in Connecticut, Ferrin is ranked No. 29 in doubles and No. 3 in mixed doubles on the Platform tour. -Scott Falatek, the Director of racquets sports at The Martins Dam Club in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Falatek has 15 platform tennis championships and is currently ranked No. 11 in doubles on the Platform tour. Contact Kinsey at Kinsey@oprctennis.com or by calling 704-295-6452 for more information. Olde Providence Racquet Club, 5630 Sharon View Road, Charlotte

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11.1.14 Saturday

Donation Drive benefitting Assistance League of Charlotte, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Stephen’s UMC Fall Craft Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TPC at Piper Glen is hosting a donation drive benefitting the Assistance League of Charlotte. The drive will accept donations for a number of goos, but is focusing on gently-used clothing, household goods and furniture. All proceeds benefit the Assistance League of Charlotte, a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through community-based philanthropic programs. TPC Piper Glen, 4300 Piper Glen Drive, Charlotte

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is hosting its 20th annual Fall Craft Festival. Over 60 vendors from Charlotte and surrounding areas will display and sell their handmade crafts and holiday gifts. There will also be a bake sale, free door prizes and BBQ available to dine in or take out. Proceeds benefit local, national and international missions, and the festival is sponsored by the St. Stephen United Methodist Women. Call 704-364-1824 for more information. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte

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KEEPING uP WITH JONES by Andrew Stark andrew@thecharlotteweekly.com

Early in the 2012 season, Charlotte Latin coach Larry McNulty turned his young team over to a skinny, 5-foot-10, 135-pound sophomore quarterback who had no varsity experience. At first the decision paid off, as the Hawks won the first two games Daniel Jones started. But soon the reality of the situation started to set in, and the Hawks finished that year with seven consecutive losses as the offense sputtered and averaged just over 16 points per game over the final two months. Jones had a decent debut, as he completed nearly 60 percent of his passes and finished the year with 1,415 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. But, more important than his stats, that season Jones decided that he was going to do whatever it took to turnaround the Hawks and deliver on his dream of playing college football. “It’s always been my dream to play in college,” Jones said. “In my 10th-grade year I told my dad I was going to play college football, and while at the time that wasn’t the most realistic thing, I thought it was and I convinced myself that it was. That’s kind of how I’ve been approaching it.” Jones, who now stands 6-foot-4 and weighs over 200 pounds, changed physically, but coach Larry McNulty has seen his quarterback mature on the field, too. “He’s really improved his arm strength, gotten bigger and just worked his butt off,” McNulty said. “We couldn’t throw the ball vertically down the field two years ago, and we didn’t do it much last year, but that’s a big part of our game now. He can make

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any throw I want to throw – he can throw the post corner, he can throw the fade, he can throw the post – anything I want to do, he can do it.” And the result of Jones’ tireless work speaks volumes. Last year he led the Hawks to a 9-3 record and threw for 2,400 yards and 27 touchdowns. But even with his standout junior season, this year he’s taken his game – and his teammates expectations – to a whole new level. Even with more of a focus on downfield throws, Jones is still completing nearly 60 percent of his passes, but through seven games has thrown for 2,142 yards, 32 touchdowns and just five interceptions. His 306 passing yards per game has the Hawks off to a 6-1 start as they travel to Davidson Day on Friday, Oct. 24. And his prolific passing has the Latin offense running on a breakneck record-setting pace as they’re averaging 52 points per game, more than a touchdown higher than they’re previous highest-scoring season in their undefeated state championship season of 2007. “I’ve thrown throughout the spring and the summer, so just throwing more has helped,” Jones said. “I worked a lot here with the Latin coaches, went to the U.S. Performance Center this summer and have gotten a lot more comfortable in the offense and can see things developing better.” Case in point is in the Hawks lone loss of the season, a 40-30 loss to two-time defending N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association champion Charlotte Christian. Jones threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 119 yards in the loss, prompting Knights coach Jason Estep’s comments following the game.

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“He’s by far the best quarterback that we’ve faced all year,” Estep said on Oct. 2. “He’s really, really good.” But the praise rolls off Jones like defenders looking to bring him down. He said if the Hawks get another shot at the Knights – it would only occur in a rematch of last year’s state title game – they would cut down on penalties and mistakes that doomed them the first time around. As for the high praise, Jones defers it to his teammates. “It means a lot, but the system I’m in gives me the opportunity to run and throw the ball, and the guys I get to throw to can make all the plays,” Jones said. “We have a complete team. The offensive linemen are all veteran guys and have been together and played together since the seventh grade, and that’s how our whole team is, we’ve been together for a while and been through a lot.” While the Hawks have a number of receiving options including Kanyon Tuttle (27 receptions, 661 yards, nine touchdowns), Melvin Rouse (19 catches, 428 yards, four touchdowns), Carson Song

(22 receptions, 362 yards, eight touchdowns) and Alex Massardo (156 yards, four touchdowns), the offense could be even more potent. Senior runningback Denzel Pearson was coming off a 1,000-yard rushing junior campaign, but was lost before the season to injury. Junior 6-foot-3 receiver Jonathan Jennings was the Hawks top target last year and had 16 catches for 327 yards and six touchdowns before getting hurt in the Christian game, forcing him to miss the rest of the season. Despite the costly losses, the Hawks still have Jones and that’s reason enough for Charlotte Latin fans to get excited about the possibility of bringing home the school’s first title since 2009. “We’ve been closer each year,” Jones said. “This offseason we knew what we needed to do and we’ve worked toward that. To do it with this group of guys that have all made the sacrifices and put in the effort since the seventh grade, would be special.” And maybe nobody has developed more so than Jones, as he’s gone from an overmatched sophomore to an overpowering senior directing one of the state’s most prolific offenses. McNulty said college coaches have been taking notice of Jones’ growth on the field and are clamoring to get him to their program. Princeton, University of Connecticut, Brown, Wake Forest, Richmond and a host of others are recruiting Jones, and many have already offered. “He’s one of the youngest kids in his class,” McNulty said. “He won’t turn 18 until early May, so these college people that are talking to him are like, ‘Oh, man, let’s put him in the weight room for the year, redshirt him and let him come out at 6-5 and 220 pounds and see what he can do then.”’ While Jones’ future is undoubtedly bright, he’s stuck in the present of leading the Hawks to a conference title and, if they’re fortunate enough, another crack at a state championship game. And McNulty is glad he can lean on Jones to make those dreams – much like his of playing in college – a reality. “He’s paid attention to learning his craft,” McNulty said. “He understands defenses, he understands what we’re doing offensively, he can run option, he can run zone read, he can throw the ball long or short, he’s gone to camps and he’s spent a lot of time getting tutored by people on throwing mechanics. “Really, he’s done everything that he needs to do to develop himself. Besides that, he’s tough as hell. He’s had broken bones and played through that. He’s just a smart, hard-nosed kid.”

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(7-2) (73-20)

(8-1) (73-20)

4) Charlotte Latin (6-1)

5) Providence (7-1)

6) Charlotte Catholic (7-1) WEEKLY GAME SCHEDULE: Ravenscroft at Charlotte Christian Berry at Ardrey Kell Butler at Porter Ridge Charlotte Catholic at West Meck Charlotte Country Day at Providence Day

Name Team Games Rushes Yards TD Elijah Deveaux Charlotte Christian 7 155 1192 10 Benny LeMay Butler 9 136 1073 19 Jaret Anderson Charlotte Catholic 8 116 965 12 Brian Mattar Providence 8 120 918 11 Elijah Jett Rocky River 9 163 909 8 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 9 87 891 11 Bryon Collins East Meck 8 106 722 5 Gabe Montgomery Providence Day 8 110 692 6 Bonte Freeman Ardrey Kell 8 84 652 9 Dominique Summerville Myers Park 8 103 614 5 Devin Andrews South Meck 8 109 598 9 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 8 63 583 8 DeMarkes Stradford Charlotte Latin 7 77 570 7 Caleb York Providence 8 104 535 8 Quantavious McGill Independence 8 60 513 8 Cole Perry Charlotte Catholic 8 60 421 2 Daniel Jones Charlotte Latin 8 56 408 5 AJ Peal Independence 8 73 394 4 Jack King Providence 8 56 387 4 Khamel Howard East Meck 8 107 377 0 Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride 6 56 373 4 Raymel Addison Carolina Pride 5 25 335 3 Jaquavion Alexander Myers Park 8 95 334 6 Warren Holland Charlotte Country Day 8 35 292 2 Justice Styron Rocky River 8 38 287 1 John Schweitzer Providence Day 8 52 279 3 Kelvin Hopkins Independence 7 37 219 6 Connor Maitland Charlotte Christian 6 22 205 2 Ryan Miller Charlotte Catholic 8 26 205 4

Name Team Games Will Sapyta Ardrey Kell 8 Matt Messler Ardrey Kell 8 Ryan Gilmartin Charlotte Christian 7 Ricky Smith Providence Day 8 Jordan Fehr Providence 8 Christian Dixon Butler 7 Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell 8 Chris Mangum Independence 8 Tyler Pistorio Providence 8 Solomon Key Providence Day 8 Connor Miller Charlotte Catholic 8 Jacari Major Rocky River 9 Jalen Cousar Butler 7 Addison DeBord Charlotte Latin 7 Sheppard Wilson Charlotte Country Day 7 Braedon Meade Charlotte Catholic 8 Dalton Gouveia Charlotte Christian 7 Jerome Cochran Independence 8 Tyvon Vannoy Rocky River 9 Christian Colon Independence 8 John DiGiovanna Carolina Pride 6 Raymond Wright Ardrey Kell 8 Jackson Monnin Charlotte Latin 7

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Name Team Games Sacks Alec Hanff Charlotte Latin 7 11 Connor Maitland Charlotte Christian 7 10.5 Dru Seabrook Providence 8 10 Connor Miller Charlotte Catholic 8 8.5 Lawrence Harris Carolina Pride 6 8.5 Dimitri Gonzales Providence 8 8 Hunter Sheridan Charlotte Latin 7 8 Richard Coker Charlotte Country Day 7 7.5 Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell 8 6.5 Jackson Monnin Charlotte Latin 7 6 Caleb Walker Independence 8 6 Kima Bell Independence 8 6 Michael Wilson Charlotte Catholic 8 5.5 Matthew Weigel Charlotte Christian 5 5.5 Rhett Huddleston Ardrey Kell 8 5 Michael Maughan Providence 6 5 Reece Mulkey Providence 7 5 Will Sapyta Ardrey Kell 8 4.5 Tim Thompson Rocky River 8 4.5 Jordan Fehr Providence 8 4 Chris Mangum Independence 8 4 Matthew Gray Carolina Pride 7 4 Alex Cantrell Providence Day 8 4

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7) South Meck (6-2) Also receiving votes: Ardrey Kell (6-2), Rocky River (6-3)

SEND US YOUR STATS! Attention coaches and team statisticians: As we do each football season, this fall we will publish weekly statistical leaders. To have players from your team included, please send the information by Monday morning i n te rce p ti ons following each game to andrew@ carolinaweekly newspapers. com.

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

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Leila Evans breaks Hawks’ single-season scoring record Charlotte Latin senior field hockey captain Leila Evans broke the Charlotte Latin singleseason scoring record on Oct. 15 in Latin’s 4-0 win over Myers Park. Evans broke former Hawk Callie Kennedy’s 2012 record, which was 30 goals in a season, with her first goal of the game. She added two more in recording a hat trick against Mustangs, and scored all four goals in the Hawks’ 4-0 playoff win over Cary Academy on Oct. 21. Evans has 37 goals entering the Hawks third-round game with Charlotte Country Day on Friday, Oct. 24. Evans also tied the school record for season assists in the Myers Park game, reaching 18 assists on the season. She has committed to play field hockey for the University of North Carolina, and is also a state record holder on the Hawks swim team and a two-time all-conference softball player.

Providence Day dominates conference cross-country meets

The Providence Day girls and boys wrapped up another set of dual cross-country titles in convincing fashion at the Charlotte

Leila Evans Independent Schools Athletic Association championships, which were held Oct. 17 at McAlpine Park. The Charger boys won their 15th consecutive CISAA title behind the standout performances of Jack Paddison and Nick Linder. Paddison was the individual conference champion with a blazing time of 15 minutes, 19 seconds, and Linder was a close second, finishing in 15:25. Both boys own times that

are among the state’s top five fastest times this season, and finished the conference championship more than 37 seconds ahead of the field. William Glenn (16:40, fifth), Elias Eskind (16:56, seventh), Noah Dolhare (17:00, eighth) and Matthew McClelland (17:02, ninth) all placed within the top 10, helping the Chargers repeat as conference champions. Charlotte Latin’s Jack Ratterree (16:02, third) and Jay Kane (16:53, sixth) and Covenant Day’s Jonathan Vines (17:08, 10th) were also top 10 finishers. The Chargers scored 23 points and were followed by Charlotte Latin (54), Cannon (79), Covenant Day (116), Charlotte Country Day (117) and Charlotte Christian (158). The Providence Day girls sprinted to their third consecutive title in equally impressive fashion as five Chargers finished among the top eight runners. Emma Brown led the way, running 19:36 to place second. She was closely followed by Niki Plaus (20:03, fifth), Regan Cronk (20:05, sixth), Katie Brown (20:08, seventh) and Molly Kral (20:11, eighth). Cannon’s Jena Metwalli (18:49) was the individual conference champion and Covenant Day’s Cameron Echols (19:48, third) and Hannah Joye (20:45, 10th) and Charlotte Latin’s Kiera Dowell (19:53, fourth) were among top 10 finishers. Providence Day’s 28 points gave them the conference title, and the Chargers were followed by Covenant Day (60), Cannon (65),

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Charlotte Latin edges Providence Day for fourth in golf state championship Charlotte Latin secured second place by two strokes at the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association girls golf championship, which was held Oct. 21 at Longleaf Golf Club in Southern Pines. The Hawks were led by Moon Cheong, who fired a two-day 152 after shooting a 75 and 77. Emily Herron shot a 159 and Sarah Traxler shot 204, giving the Hawks 511 points. Roshnee Sharma was the state runner-up with a two-day 146. Sydney White shot 174 and Taylor Steiner rounded out the Chargers scoring with 193. Emily Pickens led Charlotte Country Day to a seventh-place finish with a 192 while Caroline Mangan (198) and Tinsley Ulrich (204) rounded out the Bucs scoring. Cannon’s Anna Redding was the individual state champion and led her team to the state championship, with 495 points, edging Forsyth Country Day (499) and Durham Academy (500). Providence Day’s Sharma and Charlotte Latin’s Cheong and Herron were named to the all-state team.

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