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Volume 8, Number 1 • Dec. 30, 2014 to Jan. 7, 2015

Matthews says farewell to Linda’s Childrens Shoppe by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Henderson Properties employees used their teambuilding seminar to assemble bikes for nine area children. Read the story highlights on page 10. MMHW file photo

A year in Features Take a look back at some feature story highlights from 2014

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Community features are a huge part of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. As a hyper-local newspaper, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and its staff strives to bring our readers quality features on relevant community news, such as fundraisers, 5Ks, nonprofits, arts and entertainment events, school news and people who are simply making a difference. As 2014 draws to a close and residents welcome the New Year, take a look back through a handful of diverse community feature stories included in Matthews-

Mint Hill Weekly over the past year. Read the full stories by visiting www.matthewsminthillweekly.com and typing a story’s headline in the search bar at the top of the homepage. And, remember – if you have an idea for a community feature, we want to know about it. Email story ideas to news@matthewsminthillweekly.com.

Scouts unite against local hunger

Featured in the Jan. 21 to 27 issue Thousands of Boy Scouts across Mecklenburg County united to feed people in need in the Charlotte region through the Mecklenburg County Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual Scouting for Food Drive on Feb. 1. (see Year in Features on page 10)

MATTHEWS – Matthews residents will soon have to say goodbye to a cornucopia of traditional children’s fashion that has remained nestled in downtown Matthews for almost 30 years. Linda’s Childrens Shoppe, located at 163 S. Trade St., will close its doors in Matthews by the end of the year and will downsize to a section in Homestyles Gallery in Mint Hill. Owner Jill Cannon has owned the store for about 20 years after her neighbor, Linda Troutman, owned the store for about six years. Troutman worked in wholesale for the children’s apparel industry. She was a Matthews resident and, with some encouragement from her boss, opened her own store in the town. “Her children grew up in the store,” Cannon said. “They would work the cash register and (use the) sale gun.” Cannon’s grandchildren also grew up in the shop after she took on ownership, with her oldest being 16 years old and her youngest 2 years old. Cannon decided to downsize to a space in Mint Hill to spend more time with her family and take care of her parents. Cannon, a life-long area resident, prides herself in providing “traditional clothing with a little bit of trendy” to Matthews and feels people appreciate being able to find traditional children’s clothing they can’t find elsewhere, such as john-johns for boys. “I’m more of a traditionalist and the southern market is traditional,” she said. “Traditional is harder to find.” She also felt that she provided quality clothes that would last parents longer. “I’d rather have two nice outfits that are nice and that you have to wash than five that fall apart,” Cannon said. Cannon purchased apparel from companies in New (see Linda’s closing on page 4)

INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Scores, 8; Education, 12; Honor Roll, 14; Rev. Tony, 16; Calendar, 18; Sports, 20; Classifieds, 23

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Fighting with faith Matthews mom details her journey as the parent of a child with autism by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Linda Shannon always wanted to write a book, but she had no idea what to write about. Shannon, a Matthews resident, originally worked as a sales tax accountant, a career she pursued at the urging of her father and career counselor. But her entire life changed after she gave birth to her son, Brandon, in 1995. “The first day I brought him home, I knew something was different,” Shannon said. “He didn’t cry unless he was hungry, and then when he did cry it was just a little bit.” As Brandon continued to grow, Shannon and her husband, James, continued to notice signs, such as Brandon ceasing to speak in full sentences at about 3 years old. “That was just so upsetting – there was no rhyme or reason for it,” Shannon said. After a number of tests and years of wondering, Brandon was diagnosed with autism at 8 years old – something

Shannon said came as a relief and gave her peace of mind. “Just to have that medical (diagnosis) on paper let me know, ‘Now I can move forward to what is next,’” she said. Shannon has been a Christian since she was 14 years old and relied on her faith during the difficult days when she wasn’t sure what was troubling her son. As her prayer time increased, the Matthews resident began journaling her experiences, writing stories, prayers and poems that reflected what was happening at the current moment and expressed everything she was feeling. It was in 2009 when divine inspiration drove her to gather her musings and begin piecing together a book, Shannon said. “In 2009, as well, I received part of the title – ‘Love Never Fails’ – (from God),” she said. “I was like, ‘OK, how does this relate to autism?’” Shannon brainstormed about expanding the title and started sifting through her poetry, journal entries and prayers when she noticed a common theme: the feeling of being in a fight. “It’s where I feel like I’m fighting

autism – I’m fighting it,” she said. “There are things about the diagnosis and disorder that help Brandon do some fantastic things, (but) other things can cause turmoil, grief and unrest. I felt like I was wrestling with it – everything was a spiritual battle.” Hence, the inspiration for the second half of the book’s title: “Wrestling with Autism.” The entire process of putting together the book took about four years, as Shannon was simultaneously taking care of her family while she was crafting the book. The final draft was completed in late 2013, and the book “Love Never Fails: Wrestling with Autism” – Shannon’s first – was published in March. Shannon said the most challenging thing about writing the book was choosing which stories from her journal to share. She wanted readers to be able to relate the struggles she, James and Brandon faced together, but she also wanted the book to stay positive and inspirational. “I didn’t want anybody to be hurt, but to help,” Shannon said. “That’s my gift, to encourage people. I just thrive on helping and encouraging … (The book) is not about what (Brandon) can’t do, but what he can do.” Brandon, now 19 years old, is a senior at Providence High School.

He has a passion for basketball and is currently working with a Charlotte Hornets trainer with hopes to become a professional basketball player someday. He plans to enroll at Central Piedmont Community College after graduating in June 2015 and increase his training regimen. Brandon practices karate three days a week, and has his brown belt. “He’s really good, and he just has a heart for it,” Shannon said about her son’s passion for sports. “His hand-eye coordination is great – that’s his gift. Anytime you put (a ball) in his hand, he does it. It’s just a natural gift.” Writing the book not only has allowed Shannon to connect with readers who are inspired by the stories she shares, but also has brought her closer to her son. “Through my writing, I’ve been able to know a fraction of the unconditional love God has for us by allowing me to raise Brandon,” she said. “I love being his mother. It’s the best thing that I do, the best job that I have.” Find more information, including a link to purchase the book at www. lindapraysforautism.com or search for the book at Amazon.com. Shannon also is open to hosting book signings and author talks. Email her at lindashannon009@gmail.com for more information.

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York and markets that catered to boutiques. She said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciated being a part of the Matthews community for the last 20 years and felt she was in the heart of the town. Many customers over the years became her friends and she watched young children grow up to be customers of Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope they always felt welcome and that we treated them well,â&#x20AC;? Cannon said. She also appreciated the humorous comments children made throughout the years. Julianna, a first grade girl, wrote Cannon a letter in 2011 sharing her thoughts about the store, which Cannon keeps near the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cash register. Cannon said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyed being a part of Matthews and offers advice for new business owners: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have a good plan and

stick to the plan and be prepared for the unexpected.â&#x20AC;? She said she experienced some difficulties during the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic downturn, but was able to use her plan and business sense to remain successful. Shailendra Suman, founder and CEO of TVL International, LLC, who owns most of the units in the Griffen Square shopping center, purchased the unit where Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stands today, according to Hershel Fogleman, of SCRE Properties, LLC. Suman is still seeking a retail occupant for the space, Fogleman added, but some have already looked at the about 2,000square-foot space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just put my heart into this place and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve loved it a long time. Some day I hope someone new could love it,â&#x20AC;? Cannon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss them and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad to leave, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just time.â&#x20AC;? Residents can find Cannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downsized boutique at Homestyles Gallery, located at 11237 Lawyers Road in Mint Hill.

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News Staple of local Christian community closes its doors by Ryan Pitkin ryan@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Dec. 18 marked the end of local programming at WRCM 91.9 New Life radio station after 21 years of broadcasting across the Charlotte area. Columbia International University (CIU), which owned the station, announced in October that it would be selling WRCM, along with two other stations under its ownership, to the Educational Media Foundation, which runs the nationally syndicated K-LOVE Radio Network. K-Love will continue to run Christian programming on the station, but it will be the same programming heard by the station’s 18 million listeners across the country, as opposed to the local stories and personalities listeners in Matthews, Mint Hill, Union County and the greater Charlotte area have become accustomed to in the past two decades. Earl Bradshaw, lead pastor at Mill Grove United Methodist Church located in Indian Trail near the Mint Hill line, said WRCM has been crucial to the local Christian community due to the work they did with local churches and the affordable concerts they hosted every year. “It was the first contemporary Christian radio station in the area, and it helped transform the way we worship in our church,” Bradshaw said. “It’s a big impact because

our worship teams listen and get ideas from the people there.” K-Love President and CEO Mike Novak expressed in a news release his appreciation for the opportunity to continue the heritage of the CIU station. “K-LOVE has partnered with and been supportive of … WRCM … for years and has seen their impact in the communities they serve,” Novak said in the release. “We look forward to working hard to continue the tradition, while bringing what we have to offer to listeners throughout the Carolinas." CIU will no longer have a broadcasting branch, and the money from the sale will go towards the general endowment for scholarships at the Christian-based college, according to CIU spokesperson Bob Holmes. U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger, who represents North Carolina’s 9th congressional district including Matthews and Mint Hill, issued a news release on the day WRCM shut its doors, lamenting the loss of the station. “For 21 years, the staff of New Life 91.9 has used their radio ministry to positively impact lives in the Carolinas, including providing supplies for mothers facing unplanned pregnancies, connecting listeners with encouragement and counseling as they grieved or struggled with a loss,” Pittenger said in the release. “… You will be missed.”

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is looking to fill the remaining spots in the department’s Citizen Police Academy, which starts on Jan. 15, 2015, a Thursday. The nine-week program will provide citizens with 18 instruction blocks, from the criminal justice process to how the agency is structured and daily operations, according to a news release. Participants also will have the chance to ask questions of instructors and guest speakers. Requirements to participate include living or working in the Matthews area and passing a background check. Applications can be printed from the town website, www.matthewsnc.gov, and must be turned into the department by Wednesday, Dec. 31. The class will be held at the police department, located at 1201 Crews Road in Matthews, every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Officer Tim Aycock at 704-8416754 or taycock@matthewsnc.gov for more information.

Mint Hill newsletter goes digital

MINT HILL – Mint Hill News, Mint Hill’s newsletter, will become digital starting January 2015 instead of the town printing hard copies. Citizens are encouraged to sign up to receive the newsletter and town updates, according to the town’s website.

Residents who wish to continue to receive a hard copy can call the town hall at 704545-9726 to be added to the list. Sign up to receive the digital version at www.minthill. com/digital.

Matthews HELP Center accepting donations on Jan. 2

MATTHEWS – Backporch Treasures Thrift Shop and the programs and services at the Matthews HELP Center will be closed until Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, for the holiday season. The shop and center will reopen Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, and will accept donations at that time. Contact the store at 704-847-9393 for more information about donations. The center is located at 119 N. Ames St. in downtown Matthews.

Matthews, Mint Hill chamber of commerce luncheons coming in January Both the Matthews and Mint Hill Chambers of Commerce will host their monthly business luncheons during the month of January. The Matthews Chamber of Commerce will host its business networking luncheon on Jan. 14, 2015, a Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Carmel Baptist Church, located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road in Matthews. Networking will begin at 11 a.m. with a lunch and presentation to follow. The cost is $15 prior to Jan. 13, a Tuesday, and $20 thereafter. Contact the chamber at 704-847-3649 or lsboorsma@matthewschamber.org for more information. The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly member luncheon on

Jan. 22, 2015, a Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Jimmies Restaurant, located at 7024 Brighton Park Drive in Mint Hill. The event will feature a presentation from Mike Riley, of Novant Health, who will provide an update on the construction of a new hospital on N.C. 24 and 27 in Charlotte. The abbreviated menu provided at the luncheon will cost approximately $10 to $13. Registration is required at www. minthillchamberofcommerce.com/event_ details.php?January-Monthly-MemberLuncheon-129 and guests are welcome. Contact the chamber at 704-573-8282 for more information.

Matthews releases holiday trash pickup schedule

MATTHEWS – The town of Matthews has released its 2015 residential holiday pickup schedule on the town’s website. The following is the schedule for trash pickup for 2015: New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 – operating on one-day delay schedule Martin Luther King Day Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 – regular schedule Good Friday, Friday, April 13, 2015 – regular schedule Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015 – operating on one-day delay schedule Independence Day, Saturday July 4, 2015 – no service Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 – operating on one-day delay schedule Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 – closed, operating on one-day delay schedule Christmas Day, Friday Dec. 25, 2015 – closed, operating on one-day delay schedule New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 – operating on one-day delay schedule

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews between Dec. 15 and 21, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Brandon Curtis Turner, 660 block of West John Street: Larceny with a knife; driving while license revoked. Dec. 15 • Katie Lynn Kostovic, 2700 block of East John Street: Filing a false police report; possession of Schedule IV drugs; resisting, obstructing, delaying law enforcement. Dec. 15 • Christopher Lee Braunstein, 9520 E. Independence Blvd.: Driving while license revoked; revoked registration plate. Dec. 15 • Saul Martinez Moreno, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: Reckless driving; no operator’s license. Dec. 19 • Rahel Kathleen Blackmon, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: Larceny. Dec. 20 • James Oliver Fults Jr., 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving with license revoked. Dec. 20 The following crimes were reported in Matthews between Dec. 15 and 21, according to the Matthews Police Department.

Property Theft • Shell/Sam’s Mart, 668 W. John St.: Metal siding, connectors, metal beams and box hurricane ties, worth $300 total, stolen from business. Dec. 15 • Hampton Inn, 9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy.:

$200 vending machine and $100 in cash stolen from business. Dec. 16 • 136 E. Charles St.: $650 Samsung Galaxy S5 stolen during common law robbery. Dec. 16 • 1422 Ashley Creek Drive: $30 Christmas decoration stolen. Dec. 16 • 1131 Gateshead Lane: $10,000 Mazda Tribute stolen. Dec. 17 • Novant Medical Center, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy: $20 cash, social security card and North Carolina Drivers License stolen. Dec. 17 • Nationwide Recruiters, 11010 Monroe Road, suite C: Larceny of mail. Dec. 18 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Sweater, thermal shirt, purse and sterling bracelet and earrings, worth $269 total, stolen from business. Dec. 19 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $10 shoes and $450 mixer stolen from business. Dec. 20 • JCPenny’s, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: Bras, panties and make up, worth about $150 total, stolen from business. Dec. 20 • 1938 Moore Road: LED TV, blanket, luggage bag, leather boots, high heels, tennis shows, clothes, cosmetic jewelry, makeup, curling iron, key to storage lock, hair dryer, ear buds and wall charger for phone, worth over $1,000 total, stolen. Dec. 21

Drugs • 2799 E. John St.: Possession Schedule IV drugs; resist, delay and obstruct; filing false police report. Dec. 15 • 738 Selma Burke Lane: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 16 • 807 Selma Burke Lane: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 16

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Miscellaneous

• 10005 block of East Independence Boulevard: Four junior mechanic toys, three laugh and clap toys and three tool kit toys, worth $284.90 total, stolen from Ford Taurus SE. Dec. 15 • 3431 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Four transit power packs, action camcorder and three Bluetooths, worth $400 total, stolen from Toyota Tundra. Dec. 15 • 200 block of Hickory Hill Drive: Registration plate and vin plate, worth $78.50 total, stolen from vehicle. Dec. 15 • 10500 block of Pace Avenue: Generic Xanax pills, hydrocodone pills, Breathalyzer and coat stolen from vehicle. Dec. 16 • 1516 Woody Creek Road: $450 vehicle back window stolen from vehicle. Dec. 20 • AC Moore, 1834 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Two jackets, sun glasses, soda and roll of burlap stolen from Dodge Caravan. Dec. 20 • 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: $100 worth of children’s clothing stolen from Chevrolet Caprice. Dec.21

Business Break-In • 10931 E. Independence Blvd., suite D-6: $150 in damage to door and $30 in damage to door lock during business break in. Dec. 19

Fraud

• 2500 block of Clarks Wynd: Harassing phone calls. Dec. 15 • 131 E. John St.: Communicating threats. Dec. 15 • 142 E. John St.: Simple physical assault; defrauding innkeeper. Dec. 16 • Courtyard by Marriott, 11425 E. Independence Blvd.: $500 worth of damage done to Hyundai Sonata during road rage incident. Dec. 18 • 641 Neill Ridge Road: Communicating threats; domestic dispute. Dec. 21 • 1510 Gander Cove Lane, suite 8: Simple physical assault. Dec. 21 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill on Dec. 22, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Tyrin Denzell Lance Edawards, 12701 block of Idlewild Road: Simple possession of Schedule VI drugs. Dec. 22 • Quantavius Devantaie Glenn, 5400 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Posession of less than 0.5 ounces of marijuana. Dec. 22 • Shawntae Shavon Farmer, 15000 block of Idlewild Road: Driving while license revoked. Dec. 22 The following crimes were reported in Mint Hill on Dec. 22, according to the Matthews Police Department.

Vandalism

• Rack Em Pub & Billards, 1898 Windsor Square Drive, suite A: Obtained money/property by false pretense. Dec. 18 • Sam’s Club, 1801 Windsor Square Drive: Credit card fraud. Dec. 18

• Friendly Food Mart, 4709 Margaret Wallace Road, unit 112: Breaking and entering; vandalism. Dec. 22 Editor’s Note: The arrest and incident reports for Dec. 23 to 28 were not available before the MatthewsMint Hill Weekly’s press deadline, but will be included in the next issue.

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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 Dec. 22 to 28. Lowest Score: • Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5 Violations included: Multiple hand wash violations; none of hand washing sinks being used for hand washing; one sink blocked by garbage can; heat sanitizing dish machine would not effectively sanitize as evidenced by thermometer; buckets with low concentration sanitizer; alfredo sauce cooling in walk-in cooler in tightly covered pans without areas for air flow between containers; inuse utensils in dry dipper well and in container of water at room temperature; sanitizer not tested for effectiveness; and heavy build up on hand sinks.

All Scores: 28105 • Bojangles’, 11137 E. Independence Blvd. – 99 • Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5 • Panera Bread, 1904 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97.5 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 1625 Windsor Square Drive – 98 28227 No restaurants inspected this week. About the grades… Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70. Find more details on Mecklenburg County restaurants at the health department’s website, http:// charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ HealthDepartment/Pages/Default.aspx.

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Matthews United Methodist Church-based Boy Scout Troop 39 recruited a semi-truck to handle all the donations the troop, along with Pack 214, collected. But Del Whittaker, chairman of the Mecklenburg County Boy Scouts Council, said the drive was more than just another project for Scouts. “You can talk about collecting ‘X’ number of pounds of food, but how many people are being fed? That truly is the real story,” Whittaker said. “It’s important to us because of the cause – the more we collect, obviously, we’re helping more people and families.”

Teaming up to give back

Featured in the Feb. 5 to 11 issue Fifty-two Henderson Properties employees dedicated their annual teambuilding seminar to benefitting local children in need. The employees visited the Hemby Program Center during the seminar on Jan. 24, where they were tasked with assembling bikes for nine children, all 7 to 9 years old, who didn’t receive bikes for Christmas. The nonprofit Matthews HELP Center connected Henderson Properties with the families of the children. “By far, this is the best annual meeting we’ve had,” Lind Goodman, sales division manager for Henderson properties, said. “... You accomplish want you want to accomplish through teambuilding, but you (also) get to give these kids bikes.”

From aimlessness to hope

Featured in the March 12 to 18 issue Matthews-based nonprofit Silent Images deployed

its creative director, Lydia Walker, to South Sudan to highlight three refugee-like camps and share the stories of individuals affected by the country’s ongoing conflict. Walker worked with Ireland-based organization GOAL to document the stories of “internally displaced persons,” or IDPs, who aren’t considered refugees because they still live in their own country, but have fled their homes to escape the conflict. She said she hoped her work motivates people to find out how they can help the South Sudanese people. “I want people to care, because these people are in need,” Walker said. “People need to start paying attention, listening and having some harsh reality put into their faces so they can’t deny that something needs to be done.”

Pittsburg, Tennesee. Gaskins’s original recipe, “Roasted Tomato and Bacon Cobbler,” earned her a $5,000 cash prize and 30-inch stainless steel gas range from FiveStar Professional Cooking Equipment. Gaskins has won multiple cooking contests over the years and credits her success to not thinking too much about pleasing the judges. “I don’t necessarily have an edge. I just cook, and if they like it, I usually win,” she said.

Ending world hunger, one meal at a time

Featured in the April 2 to 8 issue Volunteers from Matthews United Methodist Church met in March for a mass meal-packing event, where they packed 40,000 meals for the Million Meal March initiative. The bags included rice, dried vegetables, soy protein and seasoning, and were subsequently weighed, heatsealed and packaged to be delivered to Stop Hunger Now. Most of the meals were to be sent to Haiti and the Philippines and distributed primarily through schools and orphanages to children in need.

A taste of success

Featured in the June 4 to 10 issue Matthews resident Andria Gaskins took top honors in the 18th annual Martha White/Lodge Cast Iron National Cornbread Cook-Off, held in May in South

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Art crawl coming to downtown Mint Hill

Featured in the July 30 to Aug. 5 issue Businesses, nonprofits and arts organizations in downtown Mint Hill came together for the town’s firstever Art Around the Block event on Aug. 1. The art crawl is now a monthly event held on the First Friday of every month in downtown Mint Hill. Various organizations and businesses near the intersection of Matthews-Mint Hill and Lawyers roads participate monthly. The crawl features opportunities to see local artwork, meet local artists, enjoy live entertainment and eat at local restaurants. Find more information at the Facebook event page “ART Around the Block! First Friday every month!”

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‘Our Town’ coming to Matthews

Featured in the Oct. 15 to 21 issue Performers of all ages took the stage at Fullwood Theater in October, as Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presented the classic stage production, “Our Town.” The performance also featured cameos from Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor and several members of the Matthews Board of Commissioners. Taylor said being onstage in the play made him reflect on the dedication of the Matthews Community Center – where Fullwood Theater is housed – 15 years ago. “I was sitting on that stage looking out during a rehearsal to an empty audience, having flashbacks to that dedication ceremony,” he said. “It’s amazing and very pleasing to me that we have this building in town. From that aspect, I’m really excited and proud of what we’re able to bring the community from the community center.”

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Lacrosse returns to Crestdale for fourth season MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The boys Wildcat Lacrosse Club at Crestdale Middle School is gearing up for its fourth season this spring. The team is looking for athletic seventh and eighth grade boys with speed, good hand/eye coordination and who are comfortable with contact sports. Prior experience is not required. Cost to play is $300. Practices will start Feb. 9, 2015, a Monday, and will be held at Matthews Elementary School, Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.spyasports.org/ content/lacrosse_boys-spring-2015crestdale-ms for more information. Rocky River needs proctors for January MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rocky River High School needs proctors for its January exams.

The school needs proctors to serve during exams from 7 to 10 a.m. on Jan. 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2015, Tuesday through Friday. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and not enrolled in a public school, according to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. They also must apply and be approved by the www.cmsvolunteers.com website and select â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocky River High Schoolâ&#x20AC;? on the page. Interested volunteers should contact Arlana Graham at arlana.graham@ cms.k12.nc.us. Kaplan hosts ACT/SAT session in Matthews MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kaplan will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;College 101: ACT/SAT Success Strategyâ&#x20AC;? in the Community Room of the Matthews Library on Jan. 31, 2015, a Saturday. Students will prepare for college and learn about the differences between the ACT and SAT and strategies for

success. Kaplan will prepare participants by providing a brief overview of test content, format, scoring and essay tips. Space is limited and registration is open until Jan. 30, a Friday, at 12 p.m. Participants, who are 12 to 18 years old, can register at www.cmlibrary.org. Email jrobnson@cmlibrary.org for more information. Butler wins $25,000 in drive campaign MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Butler High School and the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D.R.E.A.M. (Daring to Role-model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) Team won $25,000 in the State Farm Celebrate My Drive Competition through having the most pledges for safe driving in October. Butler hosted several events, such as the Street Safe Life Saving Driving Experience, seatbelt checks, daily announcements and signs. The D.R.E.A.M. Team announced the prize through a video found here: www.youtu.be/tjLEk49oFIg. Levine Middle College to host open houses for open enrollment MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Levine Middle College High School, located at Central Piedmont Community College at 2800 Campus Ridge Road in Matthews, will host two open houses

in January for students interested in enrolling in Levine Middle College. Parents can attend a session on Jan. 14, 2015, a Wednesday, at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Levine I Building or Jan. 22, a Thursday, at 6 p.m. in the Levine I Building. Applications for enrollment in the 2015-16 school year are now open. Applicants must submit to attend the school through the CMS Options website using their CMS pin number, complete and submit the online CPCC application, submit qualifying SAT/ PSAT/PLAN/ACT or CPCC Placement Test Scores to joey.burch@cms. k12.nc.us or fax to 980-343-2432 and complete the Levine Middle College High School application. More information can be found at www.schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ LEVINEHS/Pages/Admissions.aspx. Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant to host first VIP meeting of new year MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School will host itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Very Involved Parents (VIP) of Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. in modular unit 5, room 400. Parents are welcomed to share their thoughts and ideas to improve the school at the meeting. (see Education Notes on page 13)

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VIP is a nonprofit parent organization for Queen’s Grant High School with a mission “to create a vibrant school community by supporting our teachers, staff, students and families to make QGHS a place of excellence in preparation for our students’ next level of education,” read the organization’s website. Email VIP@queensgranthigh.org or visit qghsvip.wordpress.com for more information. CMS offers free ACT college entrance exam CMS will offer the ACT college entrance exam for free to all juniors on March 3, 2015, a Tuesday. Content teachers will be provided with content specific ACT review packets to help students prepare and students will have access to Triumph Learning, an online study guide for the ACT, PSAT and SAT. Students have received detailed skills reports in Triumph as results from the practice ACT students took in October. Students can access their report on Triumph’s website to help increase ACT scores. Students who have taken either the SAT or ACT prior to Jan. 1, 2015, and have scores that meet the college readiness benchmark standards, do not have to participate in the March ACT. However, it is the students’ responsibilities to notify the school that they don’t wish to participate in the ACT. Students can contact their respective literacy facilitators and counselors at their high schools for more information. Essay contest open for high school juniors The Charlotte Chapter of the British American Business Council is sponsoring an essay contest, which will send one or two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools juniors to England for a two-week study/travel program from June 22 to July 4, 2015. High school students will submit 1000-word essays that answer one of the following questions: which aspect of Britain or British culture interests you most; or which British person (either past or present) you would most like to meet? Explain why. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 26, 2015, a Monday, and should be sent to CMS Community Partnerships and Family Engagement, Government Center, 5th Floor, 600 E. 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 – Courier 835. The program, American Community Schools British Studies Summer Program, was created in 1996 to explore the impact of British culture. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

The two-week program will give students hands-on exploration of British history. Visit www.babcnc.com to find more information about the contest and an application. Applications open for summer journalism program The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program is now accepting applications for 25 high school students from low-income backgrounds to attend a 10-day seminar on journalism. The program’s goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by encouraging students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism, the program’s site said. The program pays all expenses, including travel costs. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: currently be a high school junior; must live in the U.S.; must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point; must have an interest in journalism; and the combined income of custodial guardians please child support payments, if applicable, must not exceed $45,000. Applications are due by Feb. 20, 2015, a Friday and can be found at www.princeton.edu/sjp. Carolina Weekly seeking college interns Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group – which publishes Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, Union County Weekly and South Charlotte Weekly – is looking for interns to help with editorial content. Interns will be responsible for writing crime blotters, news briefs, education notes and other content. Interns will be expected to pitch more in-depth features and news stories to run in the papers as well. While these stories will not be guaranteed to run in the papers, editors will welcome the opportunity to publish as many well-written stories as an intern can report on and write. The internship will be unpaid but offers a great opportunity to gain professional writing experience and can be an ideal way to strengthen a resume and publish clips for journalism students. To inquire about the position, call 704-849-2261 or email Ryan Pitkin at ryan@carolinaweeklynewspapers. com. Include cover letter and resume with writing clips. Send us your education notes! Email education story ideas, school notes, photos and honor rolls to education@matthewsminthillweekly.com. Please send at least two weeks ahead of time. Not all notes are guaranteed inclusion.

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When I was a kid, we always went to my grandmother’s house after eating our Christmas Day dinner. It was the perfect time to see what everyone received for ChristRev. Tony mas. I could Marciano never understand why my cousin Diane wanted clothes. How can you play with clothes? I mean, what do you do with that?

One toy my cousin had that I thought was so cool was an Etch A Sketch. We’ve all seen them (or owned one). You turn the vertical and the horizontal wheels to draw figures. When you get really good, you turn both wheels simultaneously to create a circle. I remember my early circles. They looked more egg shaped than round. Then there was my rebellious cousin Kathy who decided she would “erase” the entire screen so we could see inside. While it would be “cool” to do that, the rest of us faced sheer panic. We lived with the dreaded disease of “Italian guilt.” We believed if we did that, we would ruin the toy. Our parents would find out and we’d never get another toy for the rest of our lives. In fact, we'd be banished

to live on the back porch regardless of how cold it was (how’s that for drama?). But my cousin persevered. We saw the inside of this fabulous toy but after oohing and aahing, we faced more worry. Would she get the silvery powder back on the screen? But it wasn’t our problem. You’d never find our finger prints on those two white wheels. The great part about an Etch A Sketch is that when you messed up, you simply turned it over, shook it and started all over again. You could start over as often as you wanted to. Each time you did, it looked brand new – just like it came out of the box. Imagine if someone took an Etch A Sketch and used it to write down everything you did wrong and then showed it to you at the end of the day. My wife could fill the screen within an hour of my waking. I’m not that good. While my wife would tell me that she still loves me, if she constantly threw my shortcomings in my face, the discouragement would have a negative impact on our relationship and I would just “give up.” I think we see God as having a “super” Etch A Sketch and He’s writing down all the ways we mess up. Then, we see Him as wanting to “shove it in our face” as a constant

reminder of how we mess things up. Imagine God having an Etch A Sketch, but His is broken. He puts His hands on those two white wheels to record our sins; they turn but nothing happens. It’s as if the gears are stripped. The stylus doesn’t move. There is no silvery powder removed from the screen. There is nothing to be seen but that famous silver screen. It’s as clean as the day you bought it. The depth of God’s love is that he remembers our sin no more. They are vanished forever. He doesn’t bring them up against us. As a Christian, I believe the one who took our guilt and penalty for our sin was Jesus on the cross. If you should happen to receive an Etch A Sketch this Christmas, enjoy it. It’s a classic toy that every kid should have. While your version draws fabulous pictures, remember, God’s Etch A Sketch is broken. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www. charlotterescuemission.org for more information.

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Blair Road UMC hosts womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study Wednesdays MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Women are invited to join Blair Road United Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings for a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible.â&#x20AC;? The study is held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Child care is provided. Find more information at www.blairroadumc.org. Blair Road UMC is located at 9135 Blair Road. Christ Covenant to launch discovery class for prospective members MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christ Covenant Church will launch a Discovery Class on Sunday, Jan. 4. Pastor Mike Ross will teach this membership class, which includes an overview of Christ Covenantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy of ministry, the Reformed Faith, the Presbyterian form of government, the vows of church membership and other topics related to joining the church. This class is required for adults and students in ninth grade or older, who seek to join Christ Covenant. Contact Mary Jo Culver at mculver@christcovenant.org to reserve a spot in the next scheduled class. Find more information at www. christcovenant.org/who-we-are-section/ discovery-class.htm. Christ Covenant is located at 800 Fullwood Lane. FirstStep, NextStep classes to start at Carmel Baptist MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carmel Baptist Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CarmelKidz group will begin a FirstStep class on Sunday, Jan. 4, at 9:30 a.m. FirstStep is a four-week, â&#x20AC;&#x153;new member/new believerâ&#x20AC;? class for children in second through sixth grades and is a requirement before baptism at Carmel. The class will wrap up on Jan. 25. Carmel Baptist also will host a NextStep class for adults and students in seventh grade or older. The class will be held on two consecutive Sunday mornings, Jan. 4 and 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. both days. The program is designed for nonmembers who are interested in joining the church. Find more information about these events at www.carmelbaptist.org. Carmel Baptist is located at 1145 PinevilleMatthews Road. Annual New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer & Fast returning to Generation Church MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Generation Church will host its annual New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer & Fast from Friday to Friday, Jan. 3 to 10. Participants will pray and fast â&#x20AC;&#x153;for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing and guidance for the New www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Children 3 to 11 years old are invited to boost their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a trained, attentive volunteer therapy dog. Registration is not required. Call 704-416-5200 for more information.

Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club in Matthews will host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for more information. Donors also can schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org with sponsor code â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club.â&#x20AC;?

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1.3.15 Saturday 7 to 10:30 p.m. Middle School Madness/Saturday Night at Siskey Middle school kids are invited to join the Siskey Family YMCA for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fun and high-energyâ&#x20AC;? middle school party. The event will include music, dancing, hoops, contests, video games, basketball, indoor soccer, gaming tournaments, dodgeball, foosball, ping-pong, concessions and more. This event takes place on the first Saturday night of every month. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased at the door. Concessions will be for sale in addition to admission cost. Contact Andrew Reinken at 704-716-4222 or Andrew. reinken@ymcacharlotte.org for more information.

1.6.15 Tuesday 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Maternity Center Tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Matthews The Novant Health Matthews Medical Center will host free tours of its maternity center. The tours last about an hour and are open to expectant mothers and one support person. Tourists will visit the labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum areas. Guests will meet in the main lobby of Matthews Medical Center prior to the tour. Registration is required. Call 704-384-4949 for more information. Matthews Medical Center, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews

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Matthews’s Date Night Drop Off will allow parents to experience a kid-free evening on the town. The service is open to children 7 to 13 years old and their parents. The cost is $7 for the first child and $3 for each additional child, and participants will receive a free discount card or gift certificate to a local restaurant. Email BDlugosz@MatthewsNC. com or call 704-708-1287 for more information.

The Matthews Community Center is offering technology assistance on the second Saturday of every month. Help will be given in a variety of areas including Mac OS and Windows, Microsoft Office, digital photography, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, software for backing up files, Quicken and general how-to advice. Call 704-321-7275 or email Colten Marble at cmarble@matthewsnc.gov for more information.

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The Matthews Heritage Museum will host the seasonal exhibit Santas On Parade through Jan. 10, 2015. The exhibit will feature an array of Santas from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Admission costs $4 for adults, $2 for youth 10 to 16 years old and is free for children 10 years old and younger. Call 704-708-4996 for more information.

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boys soccer super team Brenden McDonough, Charlotte Catholic

Marco Garcia, South Meck

Garcia had a standout junior season for the Sabres, leading the team in goals (11) on his way to becoming an all-state stricker.

The senior forward led the Cougars in goals (30) and assists (24) for his senior season, helping his team to a 22-3-1 overall record. The all-state selection is a Georgetown commit.

Chad Hunkler, Covenant Day

Ben Locke, Charlotte Country Day

The four-year varsity starter was a senior captain for Covenant Day and a three-time all-conference selection. This season, the midfielder was the team’s leading scorer.

The senior defender was named an all-conference and all-region selection after leading the Knights to a 17-6-1 record and becoming the only team to beat No. 1 ranked Charlotte Catholic in conference play. Ben Olmstead, Charlotte Latin

Olmstead, the Hawks leading scorer from his position at midfield, was named an all-state selection. The senior co-captain helped lead the Hawks to an 11-7-2 record.

The all-state defender anchored a stingy Bucs defense and helped lead the team to the state championship.

Matthew Nozedar, Providence

Jack Miller, Charlotte Catholic

The two-time all-state selection finished his high school career with 62 goals total and 28 during his senior campaign. He’ll continue his soccer career in the fall at Pittsburgh.

The Cougars leading defender was a key cog in their 21-3-1 run this season as Miller helped limit opposing teams to just 18 goals all season.

Coach of the Year: Oscar del Pino, Charlotte Catholic

Soccer Player of the Year:

Chad hunkler Covenant Day senior Chad Hunkler has played soccer since the age of 3. Since then, he’s transformed from a toddler playing the game because his friends did to one of the most talented players in the greater Charlotte area. He’s started on the Lions’ team since his freshman year and, over the course of four seasons, developed into the team’s captain and leading scorer. “When I started off as a freshman, I was a little scrawny kid,” Hunkler said. “I was the only (freshman) on the team that year so I was a baby. Now that I’m a senior, I’ve grown into a leader and I can see that it’s a brotherhood because I’ve had to look at the big picture. It’s

Jack Morton, Ardrey Kell

Axel Rydberg, Charlotte Country Day

Just a sophomore, the center midfielder led the Covenant Day team in assists and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Klohr, a two-year varsity starter, will serve as a team captain next season.

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The all-conference and allregion defender racked up seven assists this season while limiting opponents to .89 goals per game. Wlodyka will continue his soccer career at Wingate University.

Locke, two-time all-state selection from his spot at midfielder, finished his senior season in style as he helped lead the Bucs to the state championship game.

Julius Klohr, Covenant Day

Player of the Year: Chad Hunkler, Covenant Day

Jack Wlodyka, Providence

completely different each year – we have different stories and different styles of play – but it’s a brotherhood.” The Lions’ star midfielder has been a key cog in their recent string of success, leading the team in goals scored this season and helping the Lions grab three consecutive conference championships during his freshman, sophomore and junior campaign (2011-2013). For the last three seasons, Hunkler has been named an all-conference selection and did it all without committing any fouls despite being marked by two or three defenders in nearly every game. After a storied career at Covenant Day, Hunkler is now the 2014 MatthewsMint Hill Weekly Soccer Player of the Year.

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Second team: Juan Guerrero, Myers Park Brad Scharf, South Meck Dylan Ritch, Independence Braxton Robinson, Myers Park Nick Aparicio, Providence Justin Brown, Ardrey Kell Jack Coover, Providence Day Sean Carlin, Charlotte Catholic Jack Hitchcock, Ardrey Kell Sean Pratt, Charlotte Catholic Shane Swisher, Providence

“Chad has been the primary weapon for Covenant Day School over the past four years, with his combination of speed, athletic skill and soccer intelligence,” said coach Jeff Foltz. “…He was virtually unstoppable by opponents.” But ask Hunkler and it’s not about the wins, losses, recognitions or honors – for Hunkler, being a Covenant Day Lion means sharing a special bond with his teammates, season after season. The boys soccer team has been awarded the Christian Character Award each year since Hunkler’s arrival and before each game, the team spends a few moments together for a devotional. “We’re truly playing for God,” Hunkler said. “We might fight and quarrel every once in a while, but we’re a team. We’re really protective of each other and have each other’s back and we’re all best friends. We’re the Lions of Covenant Day.” After a successful career as a Lion, Hunkler now has his eyes set on UNCCharlotte. He’ll begin classes there in

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Latin wins Holiday Wrestling Duals Charlotte Latin won the first annual Charlotte Latin Holiday Wrestling Duals Tournament on Dec. 23. The Hawks finished the two-day tournament with an unblemished 8-0 record, beating Cox Mill, Sun Valley, Leesville Road, Independence, Grimsley, Cuthbertson, Providence and Riverside. Riverside senior Jaquon Sowell was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament, going 10-0 in two days in the 170-pound weight class. Sowell is 33-0 on the season and is the defending state champion at 160 pounds. Providence came in second place, finishing 7-2 in the tournament. Charlotte Catholic finished in fifth place (6-2); Independence finished in ninth (2-8); and Providence Day placed 10th (1-8).

Bulldogs throttle Union Academy Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys basketball team made quick work of Union Academy on Dec. 27 in a 73-25 win to improve to 11-2 on the season. The Bulldogs benefited from five doubledigit performers as Raequan Scott led the

scoring effort with 16 points and Brady Cottom, Orlando Robinson and DJ Little all added 11 points. Jahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lil Carter added 10 in the win and led the rebounding effort with nine while grabbing six steals. The Bulldogs host Rocky River on Jan. 6, 2015.

Area runners compete in NC Runners Holiday Invitational Runners from across the state competed in the NC Runners Holiday Invitation on Dec. 20 at the JDL Fast Track in WinstonSalem. In the 3200, Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shad McGrew placed 13th with a time of 10 minutes, 26 seconds. Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4x400 relay team of Alex Doherty, Edwin Anderson, Shavare Stitt and Chuka Soronnadi finished seventh (3:39) and Independenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of Caleb Walker, Elijah McKins, Robert Gibson and Elofa Glodi placed 10th (3:42). In the 500, Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doherty (1:11.33, 15th) and Stitt (1:11.78, 20th) finished in the top 20. In the 55-meter hurdles, Independenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walker took third place (7.62). In girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competition, Independenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camille Martin placed 10th in the 1000 with a time of 3:19.35. Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kathryn Jackson finished in 24th (3:39. 42).

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In the 1600, Rocky Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazzmone Boyd finished 13th in 5:38.06 and Independenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regan Dennis ran 6:15.59 for a 35th place finish.

Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Marcus Thomas, Independence Thomas led the Patriots to an opening round win in the East Lincoln Winter Jam Christmas Tournament on Dec. 27. Thomas had 18 points, eight rebounds, four steals and two assists in the 56-53 win over Mallard Creek.

Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Sarah Billiard, Covenant Day The sophomore standout had a strong double-double performance in the Lions Dec. 22 loss to Cuthbertson. Billiard led the rebounding effort with 13 and also put up 10 points and two blocked shots.

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