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MINT HILL – A high-end private golf course may be coming to town. Developers Brian and Starr Haigler shared their plans to possibly build an 18-hole private country club on 200 acres on Brief Road with the Mint Hill Board of Com-

missioners on April 11 at the town’s quarterly developer’s workshop. The Haiglers are currently developing a 25-acre site at 9518 Brief Road called Haigler’s Inn. That project will include cottages, a small event venue, gift shop, café, chapel, spa and fitness center. The Haiglers have the land for the proposed golf course under contract, and they have been in contact

with representatives of a “gentleman” in Texas who has expressed interest in turning the property into a golf course. “He is an ex-PGA player,” Brian Haigler said. “He is intending to fly in in the next couple of weeks.” Brian Haigler said plans could also call for up to 20 homes around the 18-hole course. “They would be high-end, maybe

would like to construct a golf course on par with Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. “Those are the intentions of this developer,” Starr Haigler said. But the Haiglers also presented the board a Plan B if the golf course proposal doesn’t come to fruition, and that would be a residential development with 213 homes ranging in price from $350,000 to $475,000. see GOLF, Page 5A

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INT HILL – It seems that Baron Hendrix was destined to become a firefighter with the Mint Hill Fire Department. Growing up, Hendrix watched his father, Roger, perform various roles with the department. When Hendrix turned 16 years old in 2006, he signed on to become volunteer firefighter. Six years later, Hendrix became a full-time firefighter with the department, and the Butler High School graduate has never looked back. Despite moving up the ladder to his current rank of engineer, Hendrix strives to become a better firefighter. In December, he earned a bachelor's degree in fire and emergency administration from Fayetteville State University. see FIREFIGHTER, Page 5A

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MATTHEWS – Tyler Brimhall recently returned from serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tokyo, Japan. Tyler, a 2016 graduate of Butler High School, is the oldest of Trent and Sayako Brimhall's three sons. Missionaries for the Church, who are typically between the ages of 18 and 25, voluntarily serve and provide the financial means to do so, but do not choose the area where they are asked to labor. Much to the delight of his family, Tyler was asked to serve in an area of Tokyo where his mother grew up. “It was wonderful,” Sayako said. “He visited the places that I remember from my childhood, and we could share the experiences together.”

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MATTHEWS – Local attorney Dominic Totman moved to the United States from his native England when he was 4 years old and lived in Connecticut and Massachusetts before his family moved to Charlotte. Totman spent two years at Charlotte Catholic High School. Seven years after graduating from law school in Raleigh, he and his family are again calling the region home. Totman moved to Matthews last summer and set up a second location of his firm, Totman Law Office PLLC in downtown

Matthews. Totman, who also has an office in Raleigh, is the firm’s sole attorney and his practice focuses on a wide range of areas of business law and estate planning but with a special emphasis representing dental professionals. Totman said opening a second office in Matthews was an easy decision. Totman’s other office is in Raleigh, which is where he went to college at North Carolina State University and then Campbell Law School. “I was familiar with Charlotte, and like Raleigh, it is a booming area,” Totman said. “I have always loved Matthews and in the last see TOTMAN, Page 4A

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MATTHEWS – Mounting medical bills made it difficult for Nick Swertfager to take on the extra expense of buying new hearing aids, so he decided to visit the Beltone Hearing Center to see if they could help him. Robert Smyth, a hearing instrument specialist, told Swertfager about the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation, mentioning he'd apply on Swertfager's behalf. The foundation donates hearing aids to those who are in need and are unable to access them. Swertfager was approved for new hearing aids and was fitted with them March 25. “We are happy to have played an important role in changing his life for the better,” said Michael Andreozzi, CEO of Beltone Carolina/ Virginia.

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Attorney says liability waivers are not get-out-jail-free cards

Dear Attorney, My son was injured at a trampoline park, and we've incurred serious medical bills as a result. The trampoline park is refusing to pay, pointing to the liability waiver I signed when I walked in the door. Do I have any options available to me? I honestly feel as if the trampoline park is responsible for my son’s injuries, considering how the injury occurred. – Feeling Trampled On Classes at TNTNC CrossFit Voltage are held in the 1,700-square foot main workout room. Paul Nielsen/MMHW photo

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MINT HILL – Nobie Thrasher and Andrea Tice have been dating for over three years, and both are fitness junkies. The pair competed in 52 Spartan and other obstacle races in 2017 and 2018. So, it was only natural the two decided to go into the fitness business together. They recently opened TNTNC CrossFit Voltage, transforming an old fitness facility on Lebanon Road into a comprehensive training and workout center. “We have done a complete re-branding of the gym,” Thrasher said. Voltage offers classes in a variety of disciplines, including Crossfit, Spartan SGX and weightlifting. The center has 24-hour access for those who want to work out during non-class times. There is also an outside obstacle course for training. “I have been involved in fitness since I got out of the Marine Corps, and she has been involved in fitness,” Thrasher said. “The main thing that has kept us together is that we both do fitness, Spartan Races and working out.’’ Fitness connected the pair early in the relationship. “When I first met him, I went and watched him at a Spartan Race,” said Tice. “That is what we do and it was a natural evolution of the relationship.’’ One feature of the center is a four-person infrared sauna. It works off light instead of steam in a traditional sauna. Most sessions are for 30 minutes. There are two full bathrooms available to shower and change in.

“That is another recovery tool, not only for working out, but it is for all kinds of rehab,” Thrasher said. “The temperature is 135 to 140 (degrees) and that is heat that you can tolerate.’’ Both powerlifting and Olympic lifting are offered at the center. One of the weightlifting coaches is Stephen Butcher of Butcher Barbell Club. Butcher is a USA Weightlifting National Level Coach. “He will teach all of our Olympic weightlifting,” Thrasher said. “He has athletes all over the United States.’’ In addition to the 1,700-square-foot main workout floor, there is a yoga room where classes can be held. The room can also host seminars and training sessions for the coaches. All the coaches at Voltage are certified. Thrasher said their clients range in age from 13 to their 60s and from beginners to more experienced fitness enthusiasts who have been training for years. There are four classes daily spread throughout the day. “We want to offer a product that will fit just about everybody,” Thrasher said. “The workouts are modified for whatever level people are at.’’ Want to go? TNTNC CrossFit Voltage will hold a grand opening celebration 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at 4309 Lebanon Road, Mint Hill. Danny Thompson, a weightlifter who starred in the Discovery Channel television show “Airplane Repo,” is among local celebrities scheduled to attend the event. Visit www.crossfitvoltage.com or call 704361-4019 for details.

Dear Feeling Trampled On, Trampoline parks have exploded in popularity in recent years. With so many customers, injuries are inevitable. Therefore, it's standard practice for the owners and operators of these parks to require signed liability waivers. It makes sense for a waiver to cover common, expected injuries that can result from jumping on trampolines, such as cuts, scrapes and sprained ankles. However, liability waivers are not get-out-of-jail-free cards for the companies. If you've signed a waiver, you may be able to recover damages. But you'll need to show that the company was negligent in some way. Owners and operators must take reasonable steps to create and maintain safe environments for their customers. This basic responsibility under premises liability cannot be evaded, even if you've signed a waiver. A business – including a trampoline park – which fails to take these steps can be held liable for injuries. There are some obvious hypothetical examples of a trampoline park that does not maintain a reasonably safe facility. Failure to post safety rules near the equipment, or allowing broken equipment to be used, would clearly indicate negligence. Some examples of negligence are less obvious. The equipment may be defective. The materials used might fail industry standards and render the equipment less safe. In other cases, there may not be enough supervisors on hand at the park. The staff may be poorly trained or fail to enforce safety rules. You can readily conclude that your ability to recover damages, including payment of medical bills, will depend heavily on the facts in your case. It is therefore vital that after an accident you gather as much information as you can. Make sure, first, you get your son the medical attention he needs. Then start making notes. Write down basics such as the name of the park, the date and time you visited, and any individuals who were with you. If there were witnesses to the

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injury, get their names and contact information. These are all facts that can quickly escape your memory or ability to recall them. So the sooner you make notes, the better. Make sure you also report the incident to management, in writing if possible, and request surveillance footage. Next, collect all medical bills and doctor notes. This information will document the extent and expense of your son's injuries. It's also important that you follow all recommended treatments for your son. Lastly, contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible – even if you signed a waiver or release. They'll review the waiver, compare it to what happened and tell you whether a negligence claim may be possible. Time is of the essence, and you should not wait to retain legal counsel if the company is refusing to assist you. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Laura H. Budd or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com

Page 4A • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • April 19, 2019 eventually joined the firm in May 2013. (continued from page 1A) “I learned a little bit of everything,” Totman said. few years, it has absolutely “I bounced around the firm taken off. Businesses and until I found what suited business owners are just so my skill set – residential involved. It became apparent real estate, commercial real to me that this is where we estate, estate planning and wanted to make our home. business law. Business law So now, it is the home base is where I have the aptitude. for my businesses as well as So, that is pretty much personally.” where I focused my practice Totman spends time in from day one.’’ both offices, often riding the While working for the train between Raleigh and firm, Totman found a callCharlotte. ing to branch out on his “I was already operating own, so he opened his first from Charlotte to Wilming- office in Raleigh in Decemton based on the nature of ber 2016. the services I offered,” TotTotman didn’t think Tyler Brimhall (far right), with other missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of man said. “The beauty of much about opening his Latter-day Saints, serving in Tokyo, Japan. Photo courtesy of Sayako Brimhall today’s technology, it makes own firm while he was in I just helped people see what they've been that feasible. And we have law school but that changed MISSION missing out on." several good train options as he worked for Adams, (continued from page 1A) Tyler plans to return to Provo, Utah, between Charlotte and Ra- Howell, Sizemore and Lenwhere he will continue his education at leigh. I can get some work festy. Tyler’s love for family is reflected in his Brigham Young University, and where, his done or decompress and not “I figured I would do thoughts about what he learned as a mis- mother is certain he will continue to help have to drive.” the firm thing, maybe rise others. sionary. Totman was drawn to a through the ranks because “Tyler has always been a caring person, “Whatever you do for others matters. career in law at an early age everybody hears of becomAnything you can do, you should,” he said. and this missionary experience helped him and during his second year ing partner,” Totman said. “For me, it was helping people to realize genuinely love people and be involved with of law school, he started “I thought that might be the the importance of family. People in Japan them so they could find happiness in their clerking at the Raleigh law route I wanted to go.” sometimes work so hard to provide for their lives and families.” firm of Adams, Howell, But? families that they miss the small moments. Sizemore and Lenfesty. He “As I was working there, and it is a great firm, I realized that wasn’t the trajectory I wanted my career to take,” Totman said. “I have a passion to do things my own way – the entrepreMonroe, NC Monroe, NC neurial bug, as you will. After a few years, I realized Your Clinical Lab Solutions Provider this is what I wanted to do.’’ ARCpoint Labs of Individual Wellness Employer Wellness Totman knew it was a risk Monroe-Wadesboro • Allergy and Sensitivity Testing starting own firm but he • Biometric Screenings 2242 Roosevelt Blvd ARCpoint Labshisof • STD Testing Suite E • On-site and Post Accident was confident he had the Individual Wellness Employer Wellness Monroe-Wadesboro Monroe, NC 28110 • Men's Vitality Testing • Pre-emploment/ Screening experience and skill set to • Allergy and Sensitivity Testing P: 704-557-0460 • Individualized Health Panels Biometric Screenings 2242 Roosevelt Blvd ••Urine drug/BAT/Hair be successful. F: 505-386-4157 • Hormone Testing • STD Testing Practitioners “All small businesses Suite E • On-site and Post Accident Cholesterol Testing • Non-covered Patients when you start is a risk,” • Blood Sugar Testing Monroe, NC 28110 ••High-deductible Patients • Men's Vitality Testing Pre-emploment/ Screening Totman said. “Your busi• Thyroid Testing Guiding youPanels and your loved ones in choosing • Labs ready prior to visit P: 704-557-0460 Health • Individualized ness becomes your life. If • Liver Enzyme Testing • We Urine drug/BAT/Hair use only Certified Labs to high-quality care providers & communities. F: 505-386-4157 you are not producing, the insure accurate, reliable • Fertility Testing • Hormone Testing and confidential results. Practitioners business is not producing. T R A T E G ICholesterol E S Conveniently GTesting R Olocated U onPHwy 74, www.ARCpointLabs.com/monroe-wadesboro • Non-coveredSPatients The biggest risk is money, one block West of Dickerson Blvd 2242 Roosevelt Blvd. Suite E • Blood Sugar Testing and if you don’t produce, • High-deductible Patients Monroe, NC 28110 you have nothing to fall • Thyroid Testing • Labs ready prior to visit www.ARCpointlabs.com/monroe-wadesboro back on. But I had faith and

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CHARLOTTE – Throughout her life, Loryn Wurst used fitness as an escape. From when she was a freshman in high school trying to stay away from arguing parents to trying to find camaraderie after a bad break-up, she used fitness to reboot her life. “It gave me direction. It gave me confidence. It gave me the ability to impact people's lives,” Wurst said. “I want to show people that health and fitness isn't just about losing weight. It's a tool to have a better life.” Wurst previously operated Hero Fitness, which allowed people to join by putting down $500 and earning their money back if they hit their goals. But she didn't like the pricing model. “I wish we could just restart and reboot,” she thought to herself. After washing her hands from the past at the beginning of the new year, Wurst started a new venture, Reboot Fitness Center. Reboot's primary focus is to enhance strength and endurance by creating a customized workout for each individual and skill set. Its four trainers know when to push members forward and when members are pushing themselves too much. Each class ranges from 45 minutes to an hour. “We want people to reboot

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and help them restart their fitness journey,” Wurst said. “It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned athlete, inconsistent with your workouts or somebody who's never started before, we will customize your workout journey for you.” Kirsten Vaca has been training with Wurst for a year. She has always been an athlete thanks to her gymnast background. “This gym is a lot more personalized,” Vaca said. “You have a lot more time to work on your personal goals. You have more support. It's not cookie-cutter.” Vaca said each trainer has a unique style, so it helps to keep things spiced up and different. What Vaca loves the most about Reboot is that each member encourages one another to do better, something she didn't experience too much in other gyms.

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Neighborhood proposed near Independence High The board also heard a proposal by Tom Murphy to build 26 homes on a 16-acre parcel on Kuck Road. The land is located about a mile from Independence High School. If the project is approved, construction would start in early 2020. Murphy said he would ask for several variances, including developing the property under the Conservation Ordinance despite the fact that that ordinance requires a minimum of 20 acres. He also asked that three lots be slightly smaller than the 12,500-squarefoot lots required by the ordinance. “I am asking for a few accommodations,” he said. Murphy said the homes would range on average from 2,500 to 3,300 square feet and half the houses would be 100 percent brick while the rest would be 50 percent brick. “I don’t want to do vinyl at all,” Murphy said. Biggers said he wanted to go out and view the parcel before making a final decision. He also asked commissioners to visit the property. “The variances, to me, seem to be minor to get a quality development in there,” Biggers said. “Generally, my impressions are positive.” The quarterly developer’s workshop is designed for developers to bring proposals before the board to get feedback before going through the expense of the design and engineering process.

“We intend the houses to be full brick, full stone,” Brian Haigler said. “What we would be building is on the high end of things.” “Our preference is certainly the golf course,” Starr Haigler said. “We are certainly pushing this.” Mayor Ted Biggers recommended the Haiglers come back before the board when they know what direction they intend to go. Biggers also wanted to know more about who would actually finance the project, saying golf courses have been a “money pit” for a lot of people. “You are hitting us with a lot right here,” Biggers said. “I think you need to come back when you know which way you are going to go with it. I’m hesitant to wholeheartedly endorse that (golf course) because we want to make sure it is somebody that has the pockets to do it and sustain it.’’ The proposed site for the golf course or residential development is a little less than a mile from the Haigler Inn, which was approved last year by the town. The couple's goal was to develop additional land near the Haigler Inn after that project was finished but Starr Haigler said a chance to acquire additional property on Brief Road was too much to pass up. “We had a vision for more and that perhaps in five to 10 years that opportunity would come,” Starr Haigler said. “We did not expect that opportunity to come sooner

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That hard-earned degree has allowed Hendrix to receive an education and advance certification incentive from the department for earning a bachelor’s degree, which is the first time that has happened since Fire Chief David Leath has led the department. That incentive means a 10 percent bump in pay. “We try to encourage them to do that,” Leath said. “Baron is an excellent firefighter, and he has gone up in the ranks. We had some that had earned that when I got here, but Baron is the first to do it since I have been chief.” The first two years as a volunteer, Hendrix was restricted in what he could and couldn’t do because of safety and insurance liability rules, but that didn’t slow him down. “I really didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I really enjoyed it,” Hendrix said. “I started as a junior, but you really can’t do much as a junior. I could get hose line, change (air breathing) bottles. I was highly encouraged to get all my certifications, so I took all my classes.” When his 18th birthday rolled around, Hendrix was certified to get on the truck. He said that sense of purpose in helping citizens has remained the same over the years. “There was a lot of adrenaline,” Hendrix said. “There is a lot of excitement when you

are younger. Don’t get me wrong, there is still excitement when the tones go off. But the older you get, you have to think about the list of things you have to keep in mind before you get there.” Hendrix’s rank of engineer means that he drives one of the department’s ladder trucks to service calls. “There is a lot of responsibility, but it is something I really enjoy,” Hendrix said. Hendrix, like all Mint Hill firefighters, works a 24-hour shift when on duty and he said there is always plenty to do while waiting for the “tone to go off.” Firefighters check and re-check the fire trucks and the equipment on them at the start of a shift and they are constantly training. “We look at everything,” Hendrix said. “There is a real good chance we are going to need that equipment, and it would be bad to find out at a scene that something isn’t there.” There are also more mundane chores like making sure the fire station is clean and preparing meals. “If we cook, I cook,” he said. Hendrix said he has no plans to change careers or move to a different fire department. “Absolutely, this is my career. I’m seven years deep now,” he said. “I’ve thought about the Charlotte route or going other places, but I’m from Mint Hill. This is where I grew up. Getting to help this community is one of the best parts of this job.”

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MATTHEWS – Detectives with the Matthews Police Department have arrested a woman accused of breaking into members' lockers at Lifetime Fitness and Medley making fraudulent purchases with the victims' credit card information. Latrica Kiara Medley, 24, of Charlotte, was arrested on charges of credit/debit card theft, financial fraud, misdemeanor larceny and safe-cracking.

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MATTHEWS – Two Lancaster men are wanted in connection to a shoplifting crime that occurred Feb 18 at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Matthews Township Parkway. Warrants have been issued for McKenzie John Re, 22, and Jody DeWayne Horton, 30. They are also wanted in other jurisdictions for similar crimes, police said. Call 911 if you know their whereabouts.

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CHARLOTTE – Former Charlotte Christian star David Kocher shot a bogey-free final round of 66 to win the Haikou Championship, an event on the PGA Tour-China on April 14. Kocher won the event one day after celebrating his 23rd birthday. Kocher, a 2014 graduate, was a three-time

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Alexander leads host of record-breakers at Bojangles Invitational COLUMBIA, S.C. – More than 200 teams convened April 12 and 13 at Spring Valley High School for the 27th running of the prestigious Bojangles Track and Field Classic. The Providence girls, a freshman hurdler from Providence Day and a pair of field stars from Rocky River stole the show. Here's a school-by-school look at each area athlete who placed in the top 10 of their event. Girls • Charlotte Catholic: Carmen Jarrell placed fifth in the 3,200-meter run while

teammate Meghan Little finished eighth in the same event. • Providence: The 4x400 team of Nimeesha Coleman, Ella Mainwaring Foster, Ariana Rivera and Amanda Watson won by running 3:51.08, the fastest time in that event this season in North Carolina. Foster was third in the 400. Rivera placed 10th in the 100 hurdles and second in the 400 hurdles. • Providence Day: Falon Spearman placed second in the 100 hurdles (14.22 seconds, fastest time in the state this season) and was eighth in the 400 hurdles (43.77). She teamed Eliza Cardwell, Molly Firr and Cam-

ryn Taylor to place fifth in the 4x400. Firr placed seventh in the 800; Ananyaa Bharadwaj was seventh in the mile; Cardwell was seventh in the triple jump; and Bharadwaj, Leah Horwitz, Ashley Horwitz and Firr combined to place sixth in the 4x800. • Rocky River: Jira Sidberry won the long jump, clearing 18-6.75, which is the fifthbest distance in the state this season. Boys • Ardrey Kell: Asa Simmons was eighth in the 110 hurdles. • Charlotte Catholic: Frankie Flaherty finished seventh in the shot put.

• Providence: Pace Clark finished 10th in the 1,600 and in the mile. • Providence Day: Christian Landis placed fourth in the 3,200; Adam Roupas was seventh in the 400 hurdles. The 4x800 relay team of Andrew Riolo, Jason Krell, Adam Habas and Colter Nichols took seventh overall. • Rocky River: Christopher Alexander placed third in the long jump, clearing 229.25, which is the fourth-best in the state this season. The N.C. State commit later won the triple jump, clearing 50-1.75, which is the second-best distance in the country this season.

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Thanks to The Village People, everyone knows it’s fun to stay at the YMCA. But did you know it’s even more fun to attend their summer camps? YMCA branches across the region are offering students from elementary to high school the opportunity to dip their toes into almost any activity. From cheerleading and babysitting to circus and triathlon training, campers will find many ways to have a good time. The YMCA has tons of summer camps choose from, but here are five that stand out: Classic Arcade Games Live! This isn’t your typical video game camp. Why? There are no

screens. Instead, campers will go on Yoshi egg hunts, compete in a Mario coin jump and play life-size arcade games. They’ll also learn how to create a storyline for a video game through crafts, games and activities. • Ages: Rising third- to fifth-graders • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 to 14 • Place: Hawk Ridge Elementary • Price: $180 for members; $235 for others Babysitter Certification Camp Before becoming a babysitter and raking in all that cash, it’s important to be properly trained. Campers will learn essential childcare skills, work with preschoolers and become certified in CPR, first aid and babysitting.

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Roar Taekwondo offers value, diversity INDIAN TRAIL – Roar Taekwondo is taking a fun approach this summer to get its powerful messages across to kids. The business, located just past the Matthews town limits at 6751 Old Monroe Road, is all about teaching honor, integrity, discipline, courtesy, self-control and the indomitable spirit that comes inherently with the art of taekwondo. This summer, Roar owner Master Surendra Singh will set aside plenty of time for the discipline of taekwondo, but his all-day co-ed summer camps will find plenty of other fun things to keep campers occupied during extended summer hours that run from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to help accommodate the busy schedules of parents. But there is no need to worry about campers during the day, because Roar will keep them occupied. “Every day when they are in the camp, they are learning and learning,” Singh said. “When they go back to school, they are better prepared because of what we do.” In addition to the martial arts, Singh plans weekly themes including superhero week, slime week, mad science, Nerf weapons, nature week and even one that focuses solely on bully prevention. In addition, each day there is an outing such as games, field trips and trips to the movie

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Matthews UMC explores faith through creativity by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – For more than 40 years, Matthews United Methodist Church has been enriching the lives of area youth through its array of programs from Boy Scouts, youth ministry and after-school care. This summer, the church, located at 801 S. Trade St., will offer two unique week-long summer camps to complement its gold standard youth camp, The Lighthouse at MUMC. The Lighthouse is a highly active camp that is run every week during the summer from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hours are great for parents, but the camp offers so much that kids will be begging to come back week after week. "Summer is our favorite time of year at The Lighthouse at MUMC,” said Melanie Jackson, camp director. “We love finding creative ways to teach the kids how much God loves them, helping them discover who He created them to be and showing them the abundant joy that can be found when they step outside themselves and serve others.”’ The theme of the camp is “Creation...It's All Good!,” and it is designed to explore all that Matthews and Charlotte have to offer, celebrating the creativity inside all of us while learning about God as the Creator of all things. The Lighthouse at MUMC will keep kids going with special community service projects, field trips, cooking, art and science projects, gym games and many more fun and engaging activities. Also, each day will find time for free play where kids can be kids and interact with old friends or meet new ones. In addition to The Lighthouse, there are two other unique summer camp options. The first is the preschool summer camp, which is designed for 1-year-olds up to TK students and runs July 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme of this year’s preschool camp is “Let’s Go on Safari” and children accomplish that through crafts, music, other activities and learning. Here preschoolers will learn about animals, creating art, participating in science experiments, playing instruments and just exploring the world around them. “Preschool camp is always filled with fun, friends, learning, loving God and having an amazing time,” said Jeanette Winslow,

Music, stories and crafts are some of what children can experience during the summer at Matthews United Methodist Church. Photos courtesy of Matthews UMC

MUMC preschool ministry director. In addition to all of the arts and crafts, the kids band Jolly Lollies will provide singalong tunes. For the older kids, MUMC is also offering a middle school Vacation Bible School that runs June 17 to 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Here, middle-schoolers will learn the importance of serving others at Aldersgate, Beds for Kids, Bright Blessings, the animal shelter and at other spots around town. “Vacation Bible School is an awesome week filled with music, crafts, stories, serving others and outdoor fun,” said Madeline Kamp, MUMC’s kids ministry director. “Kids get to build relationships with new friends.” The theme for the week is “ROAR: Life is Wild…God is Good!” and every day will begin with a devotion and worship songs led by the MUMC Youth Praise Team and before heading out into the community for the

daily project. There are spots open for infants and toddlers who have a parent volunteer. In addition, The Lighthouse is opening

Kemba Walker leads fifth annual ProCamp CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Hornets AllStar guard Kemba Walker has announced the dates and times of his fifth annual youth basketball camp. The two-day Kemba Walker Basketball ProCamp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 13 and 14 at the Ardrey Kell High School. Participants will learn fundamental basketball skills and have the opportunity to meet and interact with the guard. Each camper will receive a limited-edition camp T-shirt, a souvenir autograph and a team photo with Walker. Walker will be on-site to direct the event. He will be joined by a selection of prep and college coaches from the area. The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 1 to 12. The camp’s premier sponsor is Novant Health. Other sponsors include Citi, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Pizza Hut, and EnergIce. Registration is available at www.Kem baWalkerCamp.com.

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toon, character development and concepts dealing with critical thinking, scale, shape and form. The camp will be taught from Christopher Hart’s book, “Modern Cartooning,” and is a prerequisite for those interested in the Intro to Sequential Art camp. • Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (elementary) or 1 to 4:30 p.m. (teens) June 17 to 21 and July 15 to 19 • Price: $250 Intro to Sequential Art This camp is perfect for comic book lovers who are a little more advanced in their drawing and have already taken Intro to Cartooning. Campers will learn the history and cultural impact of comics, storytelling concepts, styles of comic book drawing and the techniques and skills to make a comic book story. Recommended books include Stan Lee’s “How to Draw Comics,” and “The Blank Comic Book Notebook” for practice. • Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (elementary) or 1 to 4:30 p.m. (teens) June 24 to 28 and Aug. 5 to 9 • Price: $250 Intro to Fine Art Campers with artistic passion and flare will love learning how to draw from observation in this camp. They’ll also explore principles and elements of design through the use of charcoal, ink and chalk pastels. • Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (elementary) or 1 to 4:30 p.m. (teens) July 8 to 12 and Aug. 12 to 16 • Price: $250 Want to register? The Arts Center for All is located at 260 South Sharon Amity Road, behind Toys & Co. in Cotswold Village shopping center. Visit www.theartscenterforall. com for more information and register by calling 704362-5597 or emailing info@ theartscenterforall.com.

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We highlighted five summer camps to try, but the YMCA has so many more, including theater camp and other arts camps for all ages. Photos courtesy of YMCA of Greater Charlotte

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circus at least once or twice. Thanks to this camp, they don’t have to. Campers will learn tumbling, clowning, juggling, stilt walking, pogoing and the basics of aerial arts (rope, hoop, silks) under the guidance of experienced staff. There will even be an exhibition with circus props, make-up and costumes for families at the end of the week. • Ages: 6 to 12 years old • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 17 to 21, July 15 to 19, July 29 to Aug. 2 and Aug. 12 to 16 • Place: Harris YMCA • Price: $175 for members; $225 for others Triathlon Camp Do you know a budding triathlete? This camp gives kids the opportunity to train for the swim, bike and run portions of a triathlon, and make the rest of us look lazy in the process. They’ll learn about the equipment needed, how to set up transition areas and other components of the race. Campers must be green band swimmers and bring their own bikes and helmets. • Ages: Rising second- to seventh-graders • Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 to 21 and July 22 to 26 • Place: Brace YMCA, Hemby Center • Price: $190 for members; $265 for others

Next, C.O.S.Kids stresses outside learning and playtime. Each week of camp will be centered around changing themes that will run the duration of the week, but differ for each of the 10 summer sessions. In addition, C.O.S.Kids works closely with the Matthews Christian Library, Brace YMCA, Hampton Green swimming pool, Matthews Playhouse, Windsor Run retirement facility, Vacation Bible Schools at First Baptist Matthews and Cross and Crown Lutheran churches, Soccer Shots at Elevation Church and, for the first time this year, First Tee of Charlotte golf lessons. “We’ve worked really hard to build up the collaboration within the community,” Sproat said. “We’re trying to pack it all in there, and we think we offer priceless experiences they probably don’t get to ever do.” Another huge advantage of C.O.S.Kids is their continued work with single-parent families. Sproat said up to half of the children that attend camp will be kids from one-parent homes who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend camp. She said C.O.S.Kids offers assistance for single parents in some cases up to half off. But Sproat said no matter if the child needs assistance or not, the experience they get at C.O.S.Kids will be unlike any-

thing else they’d be able to get elsewhere. “The outreach to single-family parents is what makes us different,” Sproat said. “These are children that very often don’t have any other place to go. They don’t typically go on vacation, grandma weeks and things like that, so we really are their home away from home. “We’ve learned over time that so many of our clients live in apartment complexes where they literally never go outside to play except when they’re with us. That puts a new emphasis on outdoor learning, setting their brains to that healthy lifestyle and just having that joy of the outdoors and nature. We pack as much of that as we can in addition to all of the other enrichment things that we do and try to capture the things we think a parent would want their child to be doing if they had the time and the resources.” With its focus on enrichment, community involvement and social interaction, as well as a staff that keeps class sizes small and the curriculum engaging, there really may not be another summer camp experience quite like the one at C.O.S.Kids. “I’d expect it’s going to be the best week of their summer,” Sproat said. “We think we have enough packed in there that even if kids can only come for one week, it will be something they’ll remember. I love the phrase ‘Keeping the child in childhood,’ and we’re going to make sure they get to do all of those fun things that they would otherwise only dream about doing.”

campers will test their limits to see if they can outwit, outplay and outlast their opponents. They’ll rely on their strengths and learn how to improve their skills while working individually and in teams to complete multiple challenges. • Ages: Rising first- to third-graders • Time: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 15 to 19 • Place: Morrison YMCA • Price: $180 for members; $235 for others Want to register? Visit www.ymcacharlotte.org/camps/ to register for summer camps with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte or download the organization's camp guide.

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THINGS TO DO April 19 Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft. Players build their decks through booster packs. Entry costs $10. 704729-4547 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Glowing Eggs Urban Air Adventure Park holds a Glow Easter Egg Hunt with prizes and crafts. Admission costs $19.99. 800-9604778 7-9 p.m.; 9108 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

April 20 Run Club Temple Mojo's run club takes on the 4 Mile Creek Greenway and meets back at the shop for coffee or breakfast. 704-246-8196 8-9 a.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews

Paws to Read Children, ages 5-11, read to a certified therapy dog for 15-minute sessions at the Matthews Library. Another one will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 22. 704-416-5000, ext. 2 10:30 a.m.-noon; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Writing Group The Prolific Pens Writing Group convenes for another outing of sharing work and exchanging ideas at the Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Pajama Storytime Families can engage in stories and songs designed to build literacy skills at the Mint Hill Library. 704-416-5200 6:30-7 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Chamber Luncheon Kevin Chaney, of Core Technology Solutions, talks about cybercrime at the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce's monthly member luncheon at Jimmie's Restaurant. Register in advance. 11:30 a.m.; 7024 Brighton Park Drive

April 23 Book Club The Southern Voices Book Club discusses Rick Bragg's “The Best Cook in the World” at the Mint Hill Library. 704416-5200 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Google Drive The Matthews Library explains how Google Drive works at the Matthews Library. Register for the event, dubbed Google Drive Basics. 704-416-5000 2-3:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Run Club Carolina Beer Temple's run club takes on 1, 3 or 5 mile routes throughout downtown and meets back for beer. 704847-2337 6:45 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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Money Smart Angelica Figueroa, of Sharonview Federal Credit Union, leads a Jeopardy-style game to teach teens money management skills at the Matthews Library. The program

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Food Truck Fridays The Town of Matthews presents Food Truck Fridays with a performance by Chicago Rewired at Stumptown Park. The festival includes food trucks, craft beer, wine and children's activities. 5 to 9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

• Amos Southend: Ride the Lightning • Beantown Tavern: Up in Smoke • CharBar (Mint Hill): Early Ray • Evening Muse: The Bones of J.R. Jones & Charlie Parr; SeepeopleS • Fillmore: Lil Baby • Growler USA: Monkeytime Band • Mac’s Speed Shop: Brangle Bros Band • Macchu Picchu: Wanda Lopez • Moochies Tavern: 2MS • Neighborhood Theatre: Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds • Southern Range: Smokin’ Gunn • Stooges Pub: Right Turn Clyde • Sweet Union: Karaoke • Underground: Cassadee Pope • Vintner’s Hill: Trip Rogers • Visulite: The Band of Heathens

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Ribbon Cutting Briana Cicero-Johns' State Farm office holds a ribbon cutting to celebrate membership in the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. Noon-1 p.m.; 2940 Senna Drive, Matthews

Ongoing Heritage Exhibit The Matthews Heritage Museum shows its latest exhibit, “Tank Town: A Good Place to Live.” See the exhibit Thursday to Saturday through Aug. 17. Admission costs $4 for adults, $2 for ages 10 to 17 and free for under 10. Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month. Tours are available by appointment. 704-708-4996 10-4:30 p.m.; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews Photography Show Mint Hill Arts showcases its second annual Romie and Judy Mizell Photography Show from Wednesdays to Saturdays through April 24. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 11205 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

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• Evening Muse: Open Mic • Moochies Tavern: Mike Huffman • Trail House: Karaoke

April 23 • DreamChaser’s Brewery: Music Bingo

April 24 • Amos Southend: Hail the Sun

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April 25 • Belle Grille: Open Mic w/ Axe Still • Mac’s Speed Shop: Pursey Kerns • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Music Bingo • Seaboard Brewing: Nate Randall • Small Bar: Open Mic w/ String Bound • Trail House: Music Bingo

Venues Charlotte • Amos Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E 36th St. • Underground; 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Machu Picchu: 11329 E. Independence Blvd. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road Mint Hill • CharBar: 7312 Town View Drive • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Indian Trail • Growler USA: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw DreamChaser’s Brewery: 115 E. North Main St. Maxwell’s Tavern: 112 E. South Main St.

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theater, and a local park and pool. “We keep them busy and we keep them engaged,” Singh said. At the summer camp, Singh said he expects anywhere from 30 to 60 campers per session, although he has space for more. Camp is designed to teach kids healthy living habits and keep them active by stimulating their minds and focusing on coordination. The group will be divided into three pairings based on age. It will circle through stations that include academic enrichment, games and of course, taekwondo. That’s where Singh’s expertise takes over. A sixth-degree black belt trained in the World Taekwondo Federation style of taekwondo, Singh began practicing the sport in India at age 4. By age 7, he was already a first-degree Dan Black Belt in South Korea. During his career, he’s been awarded India’s national championship in a number of divisions and disciplines. Singh has attended TaeKyeung University in South Korea and has an extensive academic resume, including a bachelor’s degree in tourism and travel management. In 2009, Singh received a diploma in sports science with a major in taekwondo. He is also a certified judge and referee, a certified yoga instruc-

tor and master taekwondo instructor with over 25 years of experience in South Korea, India and in the United States, where he has lived with his family since 2009. In addition to the summer camps, Roar offers year-round taekwondo programs for children as young as 3 through adulthood. The studio offers after-school care, women’s self defense classes, a demonstration team and a black belt club. But this summer, Singh’s focus will be on the summer camps. They are open for boys and girls ages 4 and older. The full-day camps cost $149 and all activities are included. And, Singh said, those activities are what helps keep the kids engaged and ready to learn and practice everything the sport can bring a child. “We teach life skills through taekwondo,” he said “It teaches you discipline and respect, yes, but it also helps with focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory and coordination, as well. This is very good for confidence-boosting and for gaining self-confidence for themselves. That helps them overcome certain situations they may be faced with.” With the extended summer hours combined with learning more about a sport that teaches balance, coordination, discipline and respect, campers at Roar Taekwondo are sure to have fun at every stop this summer. “Nobody does what we are giving,” he said. “It is unmatched and I can guarantee it.”

Campers do more than just taekwondo. They’ll also take trips to the movie theater, local park and pool. Photo courtesy of Master Surendra Singh

Peppa Pig leaves the television set for the stage in Peppa Pig Live! Dan Tsantilis/Entertainment One

Peppa Pig goes camping in upcoming live show CHARLOTTE – Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back with a new live show, “Peppa Pig’s Adventure.” The latest rendition of Peppa Pig Live! will visit cities coast to coast in the United States including Charlotte on Oct. 5 at Belk Theater. Tickets are on sale now at www.BlumenthalArts.org or by calling 704-372-1000. In “Peppa Pig’s Adventure,” Peppa gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music. The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter-patter of rain. Safe and warm inside their tents, the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to

play in. Peppa Pig Live is based on Entertainment One’s (eOne) top-rated Nick Jr series that airs more than 30 times per week and reaches over 75 million homes daily. The various tours have sold over a half a million tickets while logging more than 340 performances in North American cities since 2015. “'Peppa Pig’s Adventure' is a

truly dynamic and engaging way for young fans and their parents to experience their much-loved pre-school television property on the big stage,” said Joan Grasso, eOne’s senior vice president of licensing – North America, Family & Brands. “There’s nothing like watching little ones react to seeing Peppa Pig live – the joy and excitement in the theater is infectious.”

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The senior tossed a complete game in the Patriots 5-4 win over Providence on April 11. Douglas, who has signed with N.C. A&T, scattered nine hits over seven innings and struck out six to get the win. Douglas was also 1-for-3 at the plate.

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants April 5 to 11:

Lowest Scores • KFC/Taco Bell, 9030 Lawyers Road – 87 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn't available; cutting boards had build-up; raw chicken was in standing water thawing at 63 degrees; and grilled and friend chicken wasn't clearly

marked for time;

Matthews • Chen Fu Restaurant, 9623 N E Independence Blvd. – 98 • Cracker Barrel, 9330 E Independence Blvd. – 97.5 • Domino's Pizza, 4490 3335 Siskey Pkwy. – 98.5 • East 74 Family Restaurant, 10915 Monroe Road – 98.5 • Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97 • Genghis Grill 9727 E. In-

dependence Blvd. – 98 • Gourmet to Go, 2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road – 98 • Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House, 157 N. Trade St. – 92 • Harris Teeter deli, 3100 Weddington Road – 95 • Machu Picchu, 11329 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • McDonald's, 11620 Waverly Center Drive – 97.5 • Que Onda Tacos + Tequila, 3016 Weddington Road – 94.5 • Royal Cafe & Creperie, 131

Matthews Station St. – 94 • The Exchange Pizza Depot, 213 N. Trade St. – 97 • Windsor Run, 2030 Windsor Run Lane – 94 • Zoe's Kitchen, 2309 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98

Mint Hill • Pizza Hut, 9229 Lawyers Road – 96

Charlotte (28227) • Arby's, 6200 Wilson Grove

Road –95 • El Sazon Latino, 7012 Albemarle Road – 95 • KFC/Taco Bell, 9030 Lawyers Road – 87 • Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, 304 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96 • Shelsea's Pizza and Pasta 6453 Albemarle Road – 95 • Speedway, 13354 Albemarle Road – 98.5

roe Road – 90.5 • Domino's Pizza, 1310 Wesley Chapel Road – 97.5 • Food Lion meat market, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 100 • Food Lion deli, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 97.5 • Rossini's Pizza Pasta, 13803 U.S. 74 W. – 99 • Subway, 308 Unionville-Indian Trail Road – 96.5 • Taco Bell, 13710 E. Independence Blvd. – 96

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