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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to randomly select a school to screen for weapons during the last full week of January as part of its continuing response to the fatal shoot-

ing that occurred in October at Butler High School. Superintendent Clayton Wilcox worries that security measures, such as portable metal detectors, will eat into school instructional time. He wants to pilot the process at a single school to ensure it doesn't take more than 30 minutes.

“We hope to not find weapons,” Chief of Staff Laura Francisco said. “We hope this will increase students' awareness of why bringing a weapon to school is never a good idea.” CMS is piloting three screening models: The first model involves full

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CHARLOTTE – Providence Day School concluded a five-year capital campaign, raising $27.8 million. The campaign has transformed the campus, creating a new “front door” consisting of the 7,200 square-foot DeMayo Gateway Center; a four-story, 80,000 square foot Academic Center; and a split-level 188-space parking deck. The campaign created the Downing/Williams Endowed Chair position, which supports the school’s mission by recognizing teaching excellence. The first faculty member to hold the honor will be announced at in May. “The community’s enthusiastic philanthropic response over the past five years of this campaign was overwhelming, gratifying, humbling and exciting,” Head of School Glyn Cowlishaw said. As of Dec. 31, the campaign included 730 investors. The campaign’s national chair was Cathy

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Spotlight Players will be among 136 groups traveling to the 2019 iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival from Jan. 18 to 20 in Atlanta, Ga. The Spotlight Players will perform “Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR,” as well as take part in workshops and watch theater performances. The Mint Hill group won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work at the 2016 festival. Photo courtesy of iTheatrics

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Carmel Christian freshman serves as space ambassador MATTHEWS – Joey Eamigh, a ninth-grader at Carmel Christian School, has been selected as one of 25 student ambassadors nationwide for Back To Space, a program that Eamigh promotes science, technology, engineering and math. Students are picked for various factors, including creativity, communication skills, leadership and passion for STEM. “I love technology and have always enjoyed messing around with it and learning everything I can,” he said. Eamigh has built a computer, managed the lights and sound at his church, and designed 3D graphics for his mother's work as an architect. He is writing a book and in the process of editing it for publication. Being an ambassador gives him the opportunity to work and interact with Apollo astronauts, including Walt Cunningham, Al Worden, Charlie Duke and Buzz Aldrin. Back To Space is also developing a TV program. Eamigh attended a gala in Dallas, Texas to commemorate winners this fall. The celebration aligned with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 7 mission. Eamigh is a member of the Carmel Christian School National Honor Society, Beta Club and tennis team.

Northeast Middle gets new principal from Lake Norman MINT HILL – Leisa Christian has been promoted to principal of Northeast Middle School. “She serves as assistant principal at Vance High School, where she has done so with remarkable, skill, grace and talent since 2015,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Clayton Wilcox said during the Jan. 8 school board meeting. She has served Lake Norman-area schools from 1998 to 2015, most notably as assistant principal at Hopewell High School from 2014 to 2015.

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Two men robbed woman in car MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred around 5 a.m. Jan. 11 in the 10500 block of Monroe Road. The victim told officers she was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot, when two men approached her car. The suspect on the driver’s side held a gun and demanded she roll down her window. The suspect on the passenger’s side opened the passenger door and removed items from the car. The suspect on the driver’s side forcibly removed the victim’s jewelry. There were no injuries reported. The suspects were described as a black male about six feet tall with with long braided hair (dreads), as well as a male of an unknown race. Both suspects were last seen fleeing on foot toward Monroe Road. Call Det. Chris Duryee at 704-847-5555 if you have information about the case.

Matthews UMC addresses affordable housing MATTHEWS – Matthews United Methodist Church will focus its seventh community forum on racial bridge building on affordable housing. The panel discussion will feature community and regional leaders at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Brace Family YMCA, 3127 Weddington Road.

Rattley takes on equity role with CMS high schools CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has named Kondra Rattley as associate superintendent of high school equity. She has served 2018 as Southeast Learning Community superintendent. “Curtis Carroll began to really define that position, Kondra. I know you're going to take it to places that this community is demanding and we're all expecting,” Superintendent Clayton Wilcox told her during the Jan. 8 school

Matthews UMC honors MLK MATTHEWS – Matthews United Methodist Church's third annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 20 and 21 will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Highlights include: Gather at 2 p.m. Jan. 20 the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (381 Crestdale Road) for a civil rights message and a peaceful march to Matthews Town Hall. Community fellowship at 8 a.m., followed by a commemorative worship service & MLK Scholarship presentation at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist.

Bishop happy with committee assignments in Senate RALEIGH – N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop (R-Mecklenburg) will lead committees during the 2019 legislative session. He's co-chair of the Senate Health Care Committee and Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, as well as co-chair of the newly combined Senate Committee on Elections and Redistricting. “The issues confronting these committees are among the most challenging in state government, and I look forward to taking them on,” Bishop said. He also was appointed to the Rules Committee and Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, as well as on finance and judiciary. Bishop represents District 39, which includes south Charlotte, Matthews and Mint Hill.

Novant Health adds Myers to board of trustees WINSTON-SALEM – Lee Myers will serve as chair of Novant Health's Southern Piedmont Region Board. Myers is a lifelong resident of Mecklenburg County and has spent more than 40 years practicing law. In 1976, Myers and his father partnered to form the law practice, Myers and Myers. Following his father’s death, Myers joined forces with several partners, most recently with his son, Matthew, to establish Myers Law Firm PLLC. For 18 years, Myers also served as the mayor of Matthews, where he served as a council member for four years. He also served on multiple local boards and commissions. In 2009, Myers was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of his service.

All faiths invited to Community Men's Prayer Breakfast MATTHEWS – The theme of the annual Community Men's Prayer Breakfast will be “Come to the Altar, Turn struggles into victory.” The free program takes place 8 to 11 a.m. March 16 at Joy Christian Fellowship Church, 11516 Idlewild Road. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. It is open to all men of all faiths and denominations. Men are encouraged to arrive early to get the best seats. Call 704-576-1389 with any questions.

Duffie leading basket classes MATTHEWS – Nancy Duffie is leading a series of basket classes at the Matthews Community Center. Classes include: • Bread Basket – Jan. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. • My Heart Valentine Basket – Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Easter Basket – March 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Register at www. matthewsfun.com. Email Duffie at njbd52@yahoo.com for details.

CMS adds teachers, staff CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approved new hires and promotions during its Jan. 8 school board meeting. New hires in the Matthews and Mint Hill area include: • Kevin Gobuty, teacher at Independence High. • Julie Kamwanga, custodian at Clear Creek Elementary. • Tasha Liles, custodian at Crestdale Middle. • Celestine Makulu, part-time cafeteria worker at Providence High. • Amanda McDevitt, teacher at Butler High. • Lauren McNeil, exceptional children's teacher at Lebanon Road Elementary. • Ashley Monroe, teacher at Independence High.

Independence inks defender CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Independence pro soccer team signed veteran defender Hugh Roberts to the 2019 roster. Roberts becomes the seventh player under contract for new head coach Jim McGuinness, joining five returning players and USL Championship MVP Finalist Enzo Martinez. A 2016 Defender of the Year finalist and AllLeague First Team Selection, Roberts, 26, has made the USL Championship playoffs every year of his career. He has logged 131 games played, 9,432 minutes played and five goals over a six-year USL Championship career.

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Event center could host weddings, corporate outings by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

MINT HILL – Mayor Ted Biggers and town commissioners signaled their initial support for an open event center after hearing a presentation at their quarterly developers’ workshop on Jan. 10. Lisa and Craig Ramsey would like open the facility on just under 15 acres at 2220 McManus Road. The couple plans on renovating a barn on the property into a center that could host weddings, receptions and events such as family reunions and corporate outings. Lisa Ramsey said the venue could host up to 150 people. “The plan is to do an update on the barn to have wedding events as well as community gatherings,” she said. There will be no kitchen facilities in the barn as any meals will have to be catered. The Ramseys plan on adding additional bathrooms in the barn, and they said the parking area will be just less than an acre. “The only service we will offer is space rental,” Lisa Ramsey said. There is currently a house on the property. The Ramseys would use that as their primary residence for the next two years or so before building a new home on the property. Once they build their new home, Lisa Ramsey said the old residence would become part of the events center and be used to host smaller gatherings. They also said their daughter and son in-law

would also build a home on the property. “We would like to divide the property into three pieces,” she said. “The current house and the barn would take up a majority of the property for the events center.’’ Neighbors in the area of the proposed event center will be notified of the Ramsey’s rezoning request and a public hearing will be held in the future. “Personally, I think this may turn out to be a good thing,” Biggers said. “As we move forward, we will see how it goes. But I have a favorable opinion of it so far.” Fire calls on rise Dale Dalton told fellow commissioners and the mayor at the board meeting that the Mint Hill Fire Department responded to 521 services calls last month – 298 EMS calls and 223 fire calls. For the year, the fire department responded to 5,346 total calls, which is a 7 percent increase over 2017. “In the last four years, our call rate is up 40.5 percent,” Dalton said. “In four years, we could see 7,800 calls.” The town is scheduled to bring the Mint Hill Fire Department under the town’s umbrella in July. The board also approved a rezoning request that will allow a proposed fitness center in the Clear Creek Business Park. The fitness center would occupy about 5,000 square feet of a speculative 24,000-square-foot building in the park.

Fast facts about Michaela Lane School: Butler Position: Post Class: Junior Height: 6-1 Notable: Is averaging 13.5 points and 12.9 rebounds a game. Former Louisville All-American and NBA player Pervis Ellison was her AAU coach in New Jersey.

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MATTHEWS – When Mark Sanders picked up the phone almost two years ago and former Louisville All-American and former NBA player Pervis Ellison was on the other end of the line, the Butler girls’ basketball coach sensed he was about to hear something good. Sanders heard the name Michaela Lane. Ellison lived a couple houses down the street from Lane in New Jersey at the time, and he had coached the then freshman on his AAU team. Ellison informed Sanders that Lane was headed to Butler for her sophomore season and that the Bulldogs were about to get an “offensive rebounding machine.” Ellison, however, didn’t give Sanders a total scouting report. “He didn’t add in that she can score, she can block shots, she can dribble, she can pass, she can rebound and she will get on the floor after a loose ball,” Sanders said. And Lane is doing all that for a Butler team that is 13-1 overall and 5-0 in the Southwestern 4A Conference heading into a conference road game Jan. 18 at Garinger. Lane is averaging 13.5 points, 12.9 rebounds,

3.6 blocks, 2.7 assists and 2.6 steals a game for the Bulldogs. Lane said she has taken the lessons learned under Ellison to the high school level. “Ellison was my head coach for AAU basketball,” Lane said. “He used to live around the corner from me and we used to get in the gym and work. Then when I got old enough to play with the older girls, he became my coach. It was a cool experience. He worked with me and made me a better player.” Lane averaged 12.7 points and 10.2 rebounds last season as a sophomore at Butler. She said the competition level in North Carolina is better than in New Jersey, where she played for Burlington High as a freshman. Lane had 17 rebounds and scored 13 points in Butler’s 58-53 victory over Hickory Ridge on Jan. 11. Butler and Hickory Ridge each entered that game with 4-0 conference records. “We have a solid team this year, but we still have a lot to work on,” Lane said. Lane leads Butler in assists, and the junior has been running the floor some for the Bulldogs. Sanders said Lane could have even better numbers on a team loaded with talent. “Sometimes, we think Michaela Lane is a little too unselfish,” Sanders

said. “She will have a layup, but she will kick out to another player on the perimeter for a three. She is comfortable handling the basketball.” Lane (6-1) said she enjoys playing different roles for the Bulldogs. “I like bringing the ball up because I can see more of the court,” Lane said. “I also like playing in the post.” Lane, however, is far from a one-player show for the Bulldogs. Micahla Funderburk is averaging 15.1 points a game while Hailey Nance is averaging 9.8 points and 7.1 rebounds an outing. Michaela Dixon is averaging 5.7 rebounds a game. Butler is averaging 40 rebounds a game. “Lane is a major contributor rebounding but we also have Michaela Dixon and then we have Hailey Nance. That’s what they want to do, they want to rebound,” Sanders said. Sanders said the Bulldogs’ depth will be key as the team sets its sight on a deep playoff run. Seven Bulldogs average 15 or more minutes of playing time. Butler is ranked No. 7 in the state and No. 4 in Class 4A by MaxPreps.com “We have the best depth since I have been here,” Sanders said. “We see who is hot and that is who we roll with. It’s a total team effort, and this is the most unselfish bunch that I have ever been around.”

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thoughtful about that and sensitive to that.” CMS wants to ensure there's gender balance among search teams and screening occurs in well-traveled areas in front of cameras, Wilcox said. “I wish we weren't in this position, but we live in a society where guns have become all too prevalent,” Wilcox said. “ Quite frankly, it's not anything I think any of the professional staff in this district ever thought they would find themselves doing.” Wilcox said administrators resisted wanding to the last possible moment, but the shooting at Butler High School “changed the game in this community.” That shooting left 16-year-old Bobby McKeithen dead and 16-year-old Jatwan Cuffee facing murder charges. Kendall Sanders, a junior at Northwest

School of the Arts, serves as the school board's student representative. She asked during the Jan. 8 meeting if students would be punished if they did not allow someone to search them or refused to go through metal detection. “We might give them alternatives to it, but we can't simply say to a child, 'You don't have to go through this security process,'” Wilcox replied. “The effort here is to keep guns out of schools. If we allow kids to simply say, 'I'm not going to do this,' they may be the very person who has the gun.” Francisco outlined a number of other measures the district is employing to prevent weapons from being brought into schools. The district has placed a priority on elementary schools when it comes to surveil-

lance, ensuring better views of playgrounds and mobile units. Upgrades have been completed at 11 schools with 15 estimated to be done at by the end of the month. CMS has repaired and upgraded fencing at 13 schools. The district is adding door locks to 45 sites and expects to add upwards of 350 locks through April. CMS hired a detective in October to lead active survival training. So far, the detective led two-hour training sessions at seven high schools, three middle schools, five elementary schools and five non-school departments. Other protocols include implementing a crisis alert system in employee badges. This system will be expanded to eight schools this month and eight more through March.

ContainIt focuses on housing closer to home by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – The ContainIt sustainability program at Covenant Day School is expanding its horizons. ContainIt is a student-led initiative that started at the high school in 2014 that turns used shipping containers into transitional housing and other uses for the Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. But the school is branching out and has started Housing for the Homeless Tiny Home Project that will benefit those is need in Mecklenburg County. Covenant Day has another student-led sustainability initiative called Restore 525 that provides an outdoor aquaponics system for residents of Grand Goave in Haiti. To support both efforts, the students involved in both programs will host the Covenant Day School Sustainability Sporting Clay Shoot on March 15 at Meadow Wood Farms near Waxhaw. The event is the major fundraising event for both ContainIt and Restore 525. There will be a morning and afternoon clay shooting competition with 30 four-person teams in each session. A catered lunch will be provided. The cost is $250 per person or $1,000 for a team. Go to www.cove nantday.org/sporting-clay for details. “It’s all the skeet you want to shoot and all the shells you want to shoot,” junior Will Coburn said. Students are in charge of planning and executing the event. “This will also benefit sustainability programs that have stated in the elementary and middle school such as the Butterfly Garden at the elementary school,” junior Katherine Neil said. ContainIt started in summer 2014, when

the students started working on transforming used shipping container into dormitory space to provide a refuge for youth on the reservation. CDS students designed and built the first space before delivering the container to Pine Ridge in December 2015. Since then, ContainIt has delivered three additional containers to the reservation, including three 40-foot containers that included a family unit with bath and kitchen facilities and a single unit with bath and kitchen facilities that is used as transitional housing. Last year, the students designed, built and delivered a container that housed a coffee shop. “Students did all the work and that was a super, hands-on experience,” Neil said. “It was cool to be able to use things like a nail gun. Last year, we brought a coffee house container because it better suited the needs of the people out there. It provides jobs for the people out there, and it provides a place of hope for them. The cycle of poverty is so hard to break.” Neil said most of the housing needs of the Lakota have been met and that is why the group is looking at making a difference closer to home. The new program is still in the planning stages as the group is figuring out zoning regulations and what construction materials will be needed for tiny homes, which are about 500 square feet. Students at East Mecklenburg High School are helping with the design phase of the project. The Restore 525 project works with Mission of Hope International in Haiti to install an aquaponics system. CDS students have built a system on campus. They will transfer that knowledge to a system in Haiti that will fill a 16,000-square foot field with several replicas. Aquaponics is a farming technology where fish and vegetables are

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Rev. Tony: I got (rid of) drill machines for Christmas Tony Marciano Reverend

y family will tell you how difficult it is to buy the right Christmas gift for me. I’m at a stage in life that there isn’t anything I want – except for this Christmas. Remember the blizzard of early December, when we got two inches of snow? I shoveled my driveway for two hours. Can you tell I’m from Jersey and not the South? When I was done, I told my kids I wanted an electric snow shovel. In classic Italian style, they created drama about which model to get Dad. I’m pleased to tell you they nailed it and got me the perfect electric snow shovel. Therefore, we won’t be getting any more snow this winter. My wife’s gift to me was two cordless hand drills. You need to understand that I have (or should say had) three cordless drills that didn’t work. The first one I received over 15 years ago. The battery won’t hold a charge. Yet I continued to charge the battery over and over believing this time, it would hold the charge and I would be able to use it again. That didn’t happen. The second drill was a warranty replacement from the original drill that died, even though it was past the warranty. This drill worked for a few years and then also didn’t hold a charge. Just like the first drill, I charged it over and over believing this time it would work. That never happened. Yet both drills occupied space on the shelf. Without throwing out drill No. 1 or drill No. 2, five years ago I purchased cordless drill No. 3. It worked if you kept the battery on charge. If you disconnected it from the charger, the battery went dead. There were many times I went to use

the drill and it was useless. I found myself hurriedly putting the battery on charge, while holding up the project at hand. Christmas came, and I unwrapped the gift from my wife. It was exactly what I needed – two cordless drills. I then went to the garage and did something I should have done a long time ago. I took the broken drills and their chargers and threw them in the garbage. The battery will go to the recycling center. Each time I threw the broken drill and charger into the garbage, I felt this burden coming off my shoulders. It was as if a great relief had come over me. The real test was when I discarded drill No. 3. Yes, it held a charge if I kept it on charge. But the charged didn’t last long. This would be the test; was I willing to let go of this broken device or hold onto something that didn’t benefit my life? The same is true in life. Why do we hold onto hurts and resentments as if keeping them will make things better? Why do we hold onto relationships that gray our hair for free? Why do we go back to relationships believing that this time they will treat us with dignity and respect when it hasn’t ever happened in our life? When do we learn to let go, realizing the only person we can change is ourselves? Sometimes we need to grieve the relationships that could have been, but never will be what we want them to be. I had to say goodbye to three drill machines that didn’t work to make room for the new drills I can count on. The same has been true in my life. I’ve had to walk away from relationships that were unhealthy to run with the ones that brought out the very best in me. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/ CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www. charlotterescuemission.org.

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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO N.C. 27 (FREEDOM DRIVE) FROM TODDVILLE ROAD TO MOORES CHAPEL ROAD IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY TIP PROJECT NO. U-5957 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed improvements to N.C. 27 (Freedom Drive) from Toddville Road to Moores Chapel Road in Charlotte. The purpose of this project is to improve mobility and accommodate bicycles and pedestrians along the project corridor. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17from 4-7 p.m. at Allenbrook Elementary located at 1430 Allenbrook Drive in Charlotte. Please note that no formal presentation will be made.

The site plan for Clear Creek Business Park allows for three buildings. Photo courtesy of MPV Properties

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Services will be able to increase inventory of parts, appliances and heavy equipment, all of which require significant warehouse storage space. The company also intends to provide top-notch training and expand services,” Parker said. “Increased capacity means improved ability to serve the Charlotte community.” E.R. Plumbing Services has provided plumbing service since 1997. Building B is a speculative project totaling 24,000 square feet that can accommodate multiple tenants. Both buildings front Allen Station Drive and will be constructed of metal with brick masonry and windows lining the front and sides. Available suites range from 2,400 to 12,000 square feet. Roads and infrastructure at Clear Creek

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Bessant of Bank of America, whose family made a leadership gift in support of the initiative's three investment priorities. “Providence Day is a top performing school and a valuable asset to the greater Charlotte community. We have been a family for almost 50 years,” Bessant said. “Being a part of this is really something special and shows what you can accomplish by working together." The campaign was supported by four seven-figure gifts, including a $2 million contribution from Howard and Julie Levine. “This was a transformational effort,”

are already in place. Development activity near the business park has increased with the recent opening of Novant Health's new hospital and Cresswind’s community off Albemarle Road. “The vast majority of industrial land in Mecklenburg County has been developed, and we feel there isn’t much new product in the flex market, so we thought it was the right time to develop a spec building in conjunction with E.R. Plumbing,” said Bailey Patrick of MPV. Completion of the first two buildings is slated to occur this summer, and several other land sales and build-to-suit projects at the park are also in the works. Billy Thomas and Bailey Patrick Jr. represent the speculative building owners. Frank Larsen, of CBRE, represents the remaining acreage owner. Cummings Construction is general contractor. Chris Hope Engineering is architect and civil engineer. Howard Levine said. “Julie and I are proud to have helped Providence Day successfully reach such a significant achievement in the school’s history.” The new facilities marked the first major additions to the school in more than four years. The Academic Center features 32 learning labs, 10 seminar rooms, a 150-seat lecture theater with retractable seating, a modular collaborative learning space, community lounges, global café, spirit store and school archives display. The DeMayo Gateway Center serves as the official visitor and guest reception area, housing both the admissions and guidance offices.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Why I voted against the referendum [In response to "Reflecting on the bond referendum," Dec. 7] I waited until after Christmas to respond to the insight by a writer posting an opinion piece on your site a short while ago. Many nos were stated as were her assumed reasons. We did not vote no. We pushed the button for less pet projects, less grand complexes and self-serving groups being funded in Mint Hill. You can go to any of our parks on the weekend and they are being used by folks who come from all over the area, keeping Mint Hill residents from having any good use. The supporters of the arena were asked many times for the donors to the effort. All we heard was it was all Mint Hill residents.

Why then did those fine supporters not want to be recognized? Some felt this was being funded by outside sources. We also voted for less debt, unlike the many other towns and municipalities seem to embrace. I invite anyone to tell me what we voted no on. We actually voted yes on changes which seem to be taking place and for the best of all Mint Hill citizens. Larry Bumgarner, Mint Hill

For additional information, please contact Sean Epperson, P.E., NCDOT Division 10 Project Team Lead, at (704) 983-4400 or smepperson@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Lauren Putnam at lnputnam1@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494. Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

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Medical professionals face penalties CRIME SCENE by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

The North Carolina Medical Board took action against these Charlotte-area professionals over 2018 for violations ranging from drinking to prescribing, according to public records. Prescribing high doses Alexis Hubert Benjamin, a physician assistant in Monroe, was issued a public letter of concern April 23, following complaints, including prescribing high doses of opioids and benzodiazepines together. The board reviewed records for three patients, finding that Benjamin didn't perform up to standard. He had to complete training for chronic pain management and prescriptions. Prescribing to coworkers, friends Jonas John Varaly, a doctor of osteopathic medicine in Charlotte, had his medical license suspended in March for two years, starting in May 2017, after the South Carolina Medical Board suspended his license. That board found that while Varaly was employed in Rock Hill, he prescribed controlled substances to coworkers, a friend's spouse, a romantic partner and himself. Drinking before work Dr. Gail Michele Griffin, who practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Charlotte, had her license indefinitely suspended in April after the medical board found she reported to work in August 2017 impaired by alcohol. Other findings detailed tardiness, absences and late patient responses and lab results. Getting arrested on drug charges Dr. Byron Christopher Leak, who practiced in Huntersville, voluntarily surrendered his license in May. A few days prior, he had been arrested on drug-related charges.

Charlotte-area medical professionals behaved well for the most part this year, but some came under review by the North Carolina Medical Board.

who practiced internal medicine in Charlotte, had his license indefinitely suspended in October after the board found he didn't have a chaperone present while examining a female patient. Hart had to abide to this condition due to allegations of misconduct in 2010 and 2011. Testing positive for booze Dr. Giovanni Llibre, who practiced internal medicine in Charlotte, agreed to abstain from alcohol for five years in July 2017, but he had tested positive for alcohol consumption this year. The board issued an interim non-practice agreement, which prevents him from practicing

until given permission by the board president. Performing below standards Dr. Briggs Edward Cook Jr., who practiced in Huntersville, was reprimanded in June for not meeting standards in four cosmetic surgeries. The board took issue with one of his patients dying at the office after a revision surgery and Cook putting the cause of death as natural causes and cardiac arrest without requesting an autopsy. The board mentioned concerns over preoperative assessments, documentation and anesthesia. It placed restrictions on how he administers anesthesia.

The Matthews Police Department reported these incidents Dec. 31 to Jan. 6: Alcohol • 1700 block of Windsor Square Drive: DWI. Jan. 1 • 1200 block of Sam Newell Road: DWI. Jan. 3 Break-Ins • 100 block of Matthews Station Street: Break-in. Jan. 4 Break-Ins, Vehicle • 100 block of Matthews Station Street: Break-in involving $6,500 in jewelry/gems. Jan. 2 • 1700 block of Windsor Crossing Drive: Break-in involving tools and radio. Jan. 3 • 1900 block of Tanfield Drive: Break-in. Jan. 4 • 2000 block of Tanfield Drive: Break-in involving box with paperwork. Jan. 4 • 2200 block of Tanfield Drive: Break-in. Jan. 4 • 2100 block of Hadley Court: Break-in involving passport. Jan. 4 Drugs • 9300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Jan. 1 • 8200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Jan. 3 Forgery/Fraud • Cici's Pizza, 1804 Windsor Square Drive: Counterfeiting/forgery. Jan. 1 • 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Credit card fraud. Jan. 2 • 2300 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Identity theft. Jan. 3 • 1300 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Prescription forgery fraud. Jan. 3 • 800 block of Fullwood Lane: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Jan. 4 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: Identity theft. Jan. 4 • 8300 block of Fox Chapel Lane: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Jan. 5 • Applebee's, 9616 E. Independence Blvd.: Uttering a forged card. Jan. 6 Thefts • 700 block of Plantation Estates Drive: $200 cash stolen. Jan. 1 • Best Buy, 2109 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Smart thermostat stolen. Jan. 2 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Shirt stolen. Jan. 4 • Ollie's Bargain Outlet, 2308 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Vacuum cleaner, binoculars and stain cleaner stolen. Jan. 5 • Keffer Hyundai, 9010 E. Independence Blvd.: Vehicle stolen. Jan. 5 • Best Buy, 2109 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Video game system stolen. Jan. 5 Traffic • 9500 block of East Independence

Boulevard: Displaying fictitious plate. Dec. 31 Warrant • 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Warrant for arrest. Dec. 31 • 500 block of West John Street: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 1 • 200 block of West Matthews Street: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 4 Other • 500 block of Team Road: Resist Obstruct or delay. Jan. 1 • 2200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Bad checks. Jan. 2 The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents Dec. 31 to Jan. 6: Alcohol • 10000 block of Markus Drive: DWI. Jan. 6 Assault • 10500 block of Persimmon Creek Drive: Assault on a female. Dec. 31 • 9500 block of Barkridge Road: Assault on a female. Jan. 1 • 14300 block of Brooks Knoll Lane: Assault with weapon. Jan. 6 Break-Ins • 5900 block of Oak Drive: Burglary and larceny after break-in. Jan. 3 • 5100 block of Stoney Pond Lane: Burglary. Jan. 4 • 7200 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Burglary. Jan. 5 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 4100 block of Cherrybrook Drive: Theft from vehicle and criminal damage to property. Jan. 3 Drugs • 5900 block of Oak Drive: Simple possession of marijuana. Dec. 31 • 9100 block of Lawyers Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Jan. 1 Forgery/Fraud • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road: Financial card fraud/theft. Dec. 31 • 4200 block of David Drive: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Jan. 2 • 8900 block of Lawyers Road: Check fraud. Jan. 2 Thefts • 3100 block of Coventry Commons Drive: Larceny. Jan. 2 • Shell Station, 10308 Albemarle Road: Larceny. Jan. 2 • 9300 block of Central Drive: Larceny. Jan. 2 • 9400 block of Stately Oak Lane: Larceny. Jan. 2 • 7800 block of Kuck Road: Larceny. Jan. 2 • 7400 block of Cross Tie Court: Larceny. Jan. 2 Warrants • 9500 block of Albemarle Road: Warrant service for offense in another jurisdiction. Jan. 1 Other • 9700 block of Buckskin Lane: Domestic violence protection order violation. Jan. 5 • 9600 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Order for arrest. Jan. 6

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I remember joking with Caelynn Miller-Keyes at one point during our 30-minute phone interview in May that she was made for television, given all the interesting things that have happened to her. I interviewed her in the days leading up to the Miss USA pageant on May 21, but I struggled finding time to write the story. Our newspapers had back-to-back-to-back special sections in May. Then our summer interns arrived and I had to begin shifting focus toward our annual readers choice campaign. I wasn't surprised Caelynn won first runner-up in the pageant. And I was only slightly surprised she was among the 30 contestants on this season's “The Bachelor,” because there's so many layers to her. What has surprised me is how heavy her experiences serving as Miss North Carolina USA and competing in the Miss USA pageant have shaped her storyline on the first two episodes. I'm worried it could be a source of conflict for the show. I figured sharing my interview with Caelynn could help viewers better understand her as the show delves into her vulnerabilities. Questions and answers have been edited for brevity.

for the first time in three weeks. Just traveling a ton, making appearances, working with different organizations. It's been a lot of fun. What are some examples of things you've done over the past week or two? I just got back from D.C. RPM Productions owns the North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Louisiana state pageants. RPM holds an annual D.C. trip. We met with different congressional leaders and legislators, just talking about things that are important to us and things we'd like to see kind of change in our states and things we'd love to see them doing. Right before that, I was in New York meeting with one of the coaches that is going to be working with us for Miss USA. see Q&A, Page 2B

Caelynn Miller-Keyes overcame brain swelling at 2 years old and a sexual assault in college to represent North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant. She's now a contestant on ABC's “The Bachelor.” Photo courtesy of Caelynn Miller-Keyes

Describe your reign so far as Miss North Carolina USA. Traveling nonstop. I just got home today

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Caelynn Miller-Keyes estimates that she has competed in just 10 pageants. She has won Miss Virginia Teen USA in 2013 and Miss North Carolina USA in 2018. Photo courtesy of Caelynn Miller-Keyes

The tension between former Miss USA contestants Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Hannah Brown continued to grow in the second episode of “The Bachelor,” which aired Jan. 14 on ABC. Both women are vying for the heart of Colton Underwood. Colton took Hannah on his first individual date, where they rode horses, took a dip in a hot tub and had dinner on a ship. Meanwhile, Caelynn confided in another contestant

that she knew Hannah. “We were roommates at Miss USA,” Caelynn said on the show. “We were super close and then she was not happy that I was first runner-up. She was mad that she didn't place. For sure, there were a lot of hurt feelings.” While Hannah struggled to connect with Colton for most of the date, he gave her a rose after she opened up to him about some of her insecurities. They ended the date kissing under fireworks. Caelynn, 23, of Charlotte, see RECAP, Page 2B

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We were super close and then she was not happy that I was first runner-up. She was mad that she didn’t place. For sure, there were a lot of hurt feelings.” • Caelynn Miller-Keyes on fellow ‘Bachelor’ contestant Hannah Brown

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How much time in a typical week do you spend dedicated to the crown? Different organizations do it differently, but with Miss USA, you can hold a job or be in school. You can pick and choose how much you want to do. For me, I was working, but I found that to be really difficult. So I put in my two weeks to my job and I've just been doing this full-time. So a typical week for me is doing an appearance nearly every day, if not every day, and just traveling to different parts of the state. What put you over the top in the Miss North Carolina USA pageant? I am very calm and relaxed when it comes to competitions. Especially with this being my first year, [I told myself] I'm not going to win. This is my first year. These girls have been competing for years and years, so I'm just going to be myself and be calm. I think it's just that relaxed attitude that the judges saw. Did you ever think you would be representing a state? Oh gosh no. I never thought I would be going to Miss USA. I started when I was 15 competing for a Miss Junior Teen title and I wore a $70 hideous dress from Belk or Macy’s. I wore these one-inch heels. It was awful. I mean horrible. Thank goodness I don't have photos. I just fell in love with the camaraderie between the girls and the opportunity to share a platform. When I was a teen, I was severely bullied from elementary school to high school, and even in college. So I loved being able to talk about anti-bullying and just spread my message and share that with young girls who think that our lives are just perfect and glamorous. I'm like, “Hey,

we go through stuff, too.” That’s why I continued it, but I never thought I would be representing North Carolina at Miss USA. Have you noticed your platform growing more sophisticated over time? Yes, I loved working with anti-bullying organizations. But in college at VCU, my first semester there, I was sexually assaulted on campus. I just didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know how to report. I didn’t know what the next steps were. My rights were infringed upon time and time again, between my school, between different officials. I learned so much working with different attorneys, going through the trial process and hearing between the perpetrators. I was like, I need to share this story. At first, it took some time because it’s not an easy topic to talk about. It takes a long time to heal from that. Once I was able to go through therapy and I felt confident enough, I was like, “This is something that I want to talk about and I want to make a change with.” So as Miss North Carolina, I have been working with schools and trying to make them more safe and educate freshmen, especially because freshmen are so vulnerable, and just educate them on how to be safe, how to be cautious and what to do if it happens to you. What’s going through your mind with the #MeToo movement? I am absolutely loving it. This is such a taboo topic, and something that nobody has wanted to talk about. I know when I was thinking about coming forward – sexual assault runs rampant on VCU’s campus, not just at VCU, it's all over, every university. Every time I share my story, people come up to me and say, “Thank you. It happened to me, too, but I just don’t feel like I can share my story just yet.” And that just keeps happening. I’ve had at least 50 women

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and a man come forward. But I think just sharing our stories, this #MeToo movement is crucial right now, because the more we talk about this uncomfortable topic, the more people can become comfortable with it. Because it does make people uncomfortable. When I was in Capitol Hill talking about it, it did make some people uncomfortable. I lost some eye contact. I get that. It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it is such a huge epidemic right now. It’s something that we need to make a difference in. We need to change these drastic statistics. When people share their stories, in general, does it make you more comfortable sharing yours? At first, it was hard for me to come forward. I was like “I don’t know how people will react,” just because I was cautious of people’s feelings. It’s also how comfortable you are. If people notice you’re uncomfortable when you’re speaking about it, they’re going to feel uncomfortable. I’m very comfortable talking about it and just sharing my experience and the reporting process and the hearing process. I don’t know why it still shocks me, but every time I come forward, at least one person comes forward, and it makes my drive even stronger. Have people at all cautioned from taking on these heavy issues in your platform? I always say, “I’m not going to hold back.” I’m not going to restrict my voice, because this is a huge issue. And if I’m not going to talk about it, I don’t know who’s going to. I heard you were given a 10 percent chance to walk again after struggling with a life-threatening illness? I have had a lot of adversity in my life. That’s another thing I’m working on as Miss North Carolina USA is just visiting kids in hospitals, because when I was 2 years old, I was just

learning how to walk and I started to lose the ability to walk and eat. All my muscles began to atrophy. The doctor that my mom was taking me to basically told my mom she was crazy and that nothing was wrong with me, My mom didn’t give up. She was persistent, and she knew something was wrong with me. She took me to a new doctor and they immediately sent me to the hospital. I had encephalitis, which is the swelling of your brain. They, for a while, weren’t sure if I was going to make it. In the hospital with my mom, they said “She pulled through. We’re happy about that, but we have to prepare you that she only has a 10 percent chance of ever walking again, of ever regaining any of the muscle function that she lost.” So my mom says she owes it all to prayers from my church. I just really believe that with her never giving up on me, that allowed me to heal. And I see so many times, you hear from these doctors that your odds are so low, that I think kids and their parents just begin to give up. I try to visit these hospitals and instill hope in them. How do you prepare for Miss USA? It’s definitely been a little bit different than I thought. Preparing for Miss North Carolina USA, you have a lot more time. It's such a cliche, but it is a full-time job. And with Miss USA, you’re just going to get busier. It’s a balancing act. You’re traveling non-stop. You’re always on the road. So I work with a trainer who helps put together these workouts I can do in my hotel room. I don’t necessarily need a gym everywhere I go, and that’s great for Miss USA, as well, because we might not always have access to a gym. It’s working out, it’s making appearances. It’s just kind of getting out there, doing what you’re passionate about, speaking about things you’re passionate about and eating healthy, working with different coaches.

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later shared one-on-one time with Colton on a camp-themed date with five other contestants. They tossed around a football and played games like Duck Duck Goose. Caelynn described seeing Colton outside grilling to be “a hot dad moment.” “Right now, I'm like in that weird limbo stage in my life,” Caelynn later told Colton on the date. “I wanted being Miss North Carolina to be a full-time job.” Both visit children's hospitals as part of their charity work. Caelynn opened up about having encephalitis (swelling of the brain) as a 2-year-old. After surviving that, doctors thought she had a 10 percent chance of ever walking again. “I felt like our conversation went great,” she said on the show. “I definitely felt like there's something there.” Hannah said she wasn't happy Colton was on the group date with Caelynn, noting that if she starts thinking about it, she'll turn into a crazy woman. Hannah called Caelynn fake behind her back. Caelynn and Hannah each received a rose, but they are among six women Colton kissed passionately during the episode. Previews for next week's episode tease the possibility of Hannah confronting Colton about Caelynn to “let him know who she truly is.” “The Bachelor” airs at 8 p.m. Mondays on ABC.

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THINGS TO DO Jan. 18

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Food Trucks Cousins Maine Lobster rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews

Family Storytime Families with children engage in stories and songs at the Mint Hill Library. 704-416-5200 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Cruise-In Growler USA holds its Growlers and Gears classic car cruise-in in the Sun Valley Commons parking lot. 704-494-9445 6-9 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Prolific Pens The Prolific Pens Writing Group share their work and meet other writers at the Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft on Fridays. Players build their decks through booster packs. Entry costs $10. 704-729-4547 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

Paws to Read Children read to a certified therapy dog at the Mint Hill Library. 704416-5200 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Paws to Read Children, ages 5 to 11, read to a certified therapy dog at the Matthews Library. 704-416-5000, ext. 2 10:30 a.m.-noon; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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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

Women's Wellness Marie Watson, a certified nurse-midwife, serves as special guest in Novant Health's free women's wellness series event on the theme of “Pregnancy & Beyond” at Total Being Yoga. The class guides expecting mothers through pregnancy. Register in advance. www. totalbeingyoga.com 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Winter Market The Matthews Farmers' Market opens on a winter schedule in downtown Matthews. 704-488-4763 8-10 a.m.; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews Commissioner Coffee Matthews commissioners invite the community for coffee and conversation at Levine Senior Center. 704-847-4411 9-10 a.m.; 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews

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Belgian Beer Carolina Beer Temple holds Belgian Flight Night. 704-847-2337 4-9 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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at the Mint Hill Library to talk about geek culture. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 4-5 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

ESL Tutoring The Matthews Library offers free 30-minute tutoring sessions for ages 10 to 18 learning English as a second language. Appointments are required. 704-416-5000, opt. 4 6-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor. Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 6-7 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Book Club The Southern Voices Book Club discusses Bryn Chancellor's “Sycamore” at Mint Hill Library. Chancellor will speak to the group. 704-4165200 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Run Club Mark Kauffman leads a weekly run club at the The Pizza Peel. Runs include 3.5 or six miles through downtown. 704-814-0231 6:30-8 p.m.; 110 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Jan. 23

Car Seat The Matthews Police Department holds a car seat checking station. 704-847-5555 8-11:30 a.m.; 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

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Family Storytime Families enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at the Matthews Library. 704-4165000 10:15 & 11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews

Baby Storytime The Matthews Library stimulates baby brains during a storytime. 704416-5000 9:30 & 11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews

Baby Storytime The Mint Hill Library stimulates baby brains during a storytime. 704416-5200 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Two Time Storytime The Mint Hill Library hosts Two Time Storytime for children ages 24 to 35 months. 704-416-5200 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor. Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Preschool Storytime The Mint Hill Library hosts Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5 years old. 704-416-5200 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

ESL Tutoring Tiny Tots The Matthews Library offers free The Mint Hill Library hosts Tiny 30-minute tutoring sessions for Tots Storytime for children ages 18 ages 10 to 18 learning English as a to 23 months. 704-416-5200 second language. Appointments are 11:15 a.m.-noon; 6840 Matrequired. 704-416-5000, opt. 4 Corporation The New York Times Sales Corporation thews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 1-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews StationSyndication St., 10018 Matthews620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 Teen Movie For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 The Matthews Library screens Chess Club For Release Thursday, April 2018 For Release Monday, April 9,5, 2018 “Solo: A Star Wars Story” as part of Children, ages 5 to 18, learn the

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its From Page to Screen series. The series is for ages 13 to 18. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 2-4 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Beer Spotlight Temple Mojo holds a National Beer Spotlight. 704-246-8196 Noon-10 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Teen Geeks The Teen Geek Club convenes

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Family Storytime Families with children engage in stories and songs at the Mint Hill Library. 704-416-5200 11:15 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Chamber Luncheon Mindi Whitt, of McEwen Funeral Home, speaks at the next Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Jimmies Restaurant. Register in advance. The meal costs $10 to $13. 704-573-8282 11:30 a.m.; 7024 Brighton Park Drive, Mint Hill Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor. Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 2-3 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Business Networking The Matthews Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours networking event at Capital Bank. 704-847-3649 5-7 p.m.; 2432 McKee Road, Matthews ESL Tutoring The Matthews Library offers free 30-minute tutoring sessions for ages 10 to 18 learning English as a second language. Appointments are required. 704-416-5000, opt. 4

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Jan. 18 • Beantown Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Evening Muse: Fort Atlantic; Phamon Phunk • Fillmore: Scotty McCreery • Grapes Wine Bar: Mike Ramsey • Mac’s Speed Shop: Stella Rising Trio • Milestone: A Sound of Thunder • Moochies Tavern: Decarlo • Neighborhood Theatre: King’s X & Sound and Shape • Snug Harbor: Patois Counselors • Southern Range: Nate Randall • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Temple Mojo: Jim Tierney • Trail House: Next O’ Kin • Vintner’s Hill: RC Acoustics • Coyote Joe’s: Chris Lane • Evening Muse: Chelsea Locklear; Dollar Signs • Fillmore: Badfish • Milestone: Digital Noir • Moochies Tavern: Troublemaker • Neighborhood Theatre: Greg Laswell • Snug Harbor: Aloha Broha • Stooges Pub: Havoc • Sweet Union: Yes, Ma’am • Trail House: Static Pool • Treehouse Vineyards: Matt Ablan • Underground: Karaoke w/ B.simone

Jan. 20 • Evening Muse: Elenowen & Rodney Eldridge • Snug Harbor: Karaoke • Spectrum Center: Winter Jam 2019 • Underground: Dave East

Jan. 21 • Evening Muse: Open mic • Milestone: Mdou Moctar • Stooges Pub: Open Mic • Underground: Comethazine

Jan. 22 • Evening Muse: Lincoln Durham & Zack DuPont • Snug Harbor: Human Pippi; GLBL • Spectrum Center: Panic! At the Disco

Jan. 23 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo

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Broker Beer 1st Choice Properties invites the community to have Beer with a Broker at Pour 64. People can ask questions about real estate. 980-253-4589 6:30-8 p.m.; 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill TV Trivia Growler USA hosts “The Office” Trivia. Find tickets on www. eventbrite.com. 704-494-9445 7-9 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Taproom Trivia Sweet Union Brewing hosts Taproom Trivia. 704-628-5211 8-10 p.m.; 13717 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail

Jan. 25

Food Trucks Strudelteig rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews

Jan. 26

Winter Market The Matthews Farmers' Market opens on a winter schedule in downtown Matthews. 704-488-4763 8-10 a.m.; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews Women's Wellness Marie Watson, a certified nurse-midwife, serves as special guest in Novant Health's free women's wellness series event on the theme of “Mom & Daughter Talk” at Total Being Yoga. The class allows teens and moms to talk about puberty. Register in advance. www.to talbeingyoga.com 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Want to submit? Send all calendar events to Justin Vick at justin@cmgweekly.com.

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Puppet Show The Mint Hill Library holds a puppet show that builds literary skills. 704-416-5200 6:30-7 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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• Evening Muse: Josh Christina • Maxwell’s Tavern: Tanner Long • Pour 64: Music Bingo • Snug Harbor: Modern Primitives • Trail House: FireByrd

Jan. 24 • Evening Muse: Chatham Rabbits & Lauren and Lane • Milestone: Deathcrown • Seaboard Brewing: Elonzo Wesley • Small Bar: Open mic w/ Jon Harvey • Snug Harbor: Le Bang • Trail House: Music Bingo

Venues Charlotte • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Milestone: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Snug Harbor: 1228 Gordon St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. Indian Trail • Grapes Wine Bar: 6461 Old Monroe Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw • Maxwell’s Tavern: 112 E. South Main St.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Raja Milton INDEPENDENCE

Milton hit 4-of-6 shots from the field and led all scorers with 12 points as the Patriots routed Garinger 70-29 on Jan. 11. Milton is one of four Patriots who average double figures on the season and 11 Independence players scored in the rout of the Wildcats. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com

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MLK holiday parade through uptown Charlotte, beginning at Ninth Street and ending at Stonewall Street. A full schedule of events is available online at www.mlk.charlottenc.gov.

ARTS BRIEFS

Author teaches adults how to write personal essays

Eileen Fisher showcases Cynthia Perrino artwork CHARLOTTE – Eileen Fisher will showcase artwork by Cynthia Perrino as part of its series of local women artist events. Perrino is a self-taught, exploratory artist, who paints uniquely engaging female personas that defy the expectations of formal portrait work. Forms are influenced by her roots, travels and intuition. Artists have mentioned Perrino’s paintings bear the spiritual likeness of Italy’s Amedeo Modigliani. The event takes place 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 at the shop, 6822 Phillips Place Court. Visit www.cynthiaperrino.com or call 704643-2247 for details.

Discovery Place Nature holds walk around museum, park CHARLOTTE – Discovery Place Nature is leading a nature walk in January. The walk is a stroll around Paw Paw Nature Trail at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 26. Discover the diversity of the bottomland forest habitat. The museum is located at 1658 Sterling Road. Admission costs $8. Members and children 2 and younger get in free. Visit www.nature.discoveryplace.org or call 704-372-6261 for details.

Parade among MLK festivities CHARLOTTE – The Southeast’s largest celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. began in Charlotte Jan. 15, with four days of free, family-friendly events designed to promote inclusiveness in our community. “The MLK weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the growing diversity of our city and county,” said Delores Reid-Smith, chairwoman of the organizing committee for the 2019 Atrium Health MLK National Holiday Celebration. “We will also spotlight the grassroots leaders who continue Dr. King’s legacy by working to address issues of equity and economic mobility in our community.” On Jan. 19, more than 90 marching bands, step teams and other organizations will travel at 10 a.m. along Tryon Street in the 39th annual

CHARLOTTE – Patrice Gopo, author of “All the Colors We Will See: Reflections on Barriers, Brokenness, and Finding Our Way,” will share the building blocks of writing an effective and satisfying personal essay. Adults learn how to write about experiences in a way that unearths deeper meaning and connects with readers. The workshop, “Beyond the Five Paragraph Essay: Writing Compelling Personal Essays,” will include a brief discussion about how to submit work for publication. It starts at 6 p..m. Jan. 28 at South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road. Registration is required. Call 704-416-6600, option #4 to register.

Bigger teaches Charlotte Writer's Club course CHARLOTTE – Margaret Bigger will teach a Charlotte Writers’ Club course, “Recalling Memories for Your Family or the Public.” Bigger has written several books, including “Motherhoot: The Lighter Side of Motherhood” and “You Can Tell You're a Charlottean If ...” The class takes place 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 at Christ Episcopal Church 1412 Providence Road. The class costs $72 for the public and $60 for club members. To enroll, write a check to the Charlotte Writers’ Club and mail it to Margaret Bigger, 3901 Silver Bell Drive, Charlotte NC 28211. Call 704-364-1788 for details.

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The Ballantyne offers Winter Wonderland Tea CHARLOTTE – The Ballantyne offers a warm respite from winter’s chill with an experience that includes selections from Rare Tea Company, warm savories and sweets, and a glass of champagne. Winter Wonderland Tea takes place 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 at The Ballantyne, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. The tea costs $58 for adults, $25 for children ages 5 to 12, and $15 for children 4 and younger (excluding tax and tip). Reservations are required at 704-2484100.

Whiskey Club tastes Crown Royal drinks CHARLOTTE – The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne savors tastings of Crown Royal, Crown Reserve, Crown XO and Crown XR paired with light hors d’oeuvres. The group convenes at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Ballantyne, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. The event costs $65 (plus tax and tip). Reservations are required at 704-248-4100.

Scotch Club enjoys tastings of Glenmorangie CHARLOTTE – The Scotch Club of Ballantyne enjoys tastings of Glenmorangie, such as The Original, Lasanta, Quinta Ruban and Nectar D’Or paired with light hors d’oeuvres. The group convenes at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Ballantyne, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. The event costs $70 per person (plus tax and tip. Reservations are required at 704-248-4100.

Museum adds staff, trustees

Chuckleheads to perform improv at Ciderworks

CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Museum of History announced two hires and five new members to its board of trustees. Tom Eisman becomes development director after working as wwstewardship director with Safe Alliance. Angel Johnston serves as adult education specialist, having worked as programs and operations manager for Iredell Museums. Trustees include Erin Barbee, director of mission advancement for Aldersgate Retirement Community; Dee Dixon, CEO of Pride Communications; Dave Kylander, preconstruction executive at Messer Construction Co.; Steve Phifer, executive vice president at

CHARLOTTE – Planet Improv presents “The Happy Belated New Year 2019 Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza” starring the Chuckleheads. The Chuckleheads are the house improvisational comedy troupe of the nonprofit Planet Improv. They have been performing throughout the Carolinas for 11 years. Their non-scripted comedy show features a mix of musical, game show and audience participation. It starts at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Good Road Ciderworks, 117 Southside Drive. Tickets cost $10 at www.planetimprov.com or $15 at the door.

DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Dec. 21 to 27:

Lowest score

• Pita Kabab Grill, 131 E. John St., Matthews – 88 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn't available; dish machine wasn't operating at proper concentration; diced tomatoes and tabbouleh weren't held cold enough; lamb sauce, hummus, lentil soup and lamb shank didn't have date marks; two chemical spray bottles were unlabeled; and debris accumulated on shelving in dry storage chemical room.

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• Ararat Mediterranean Restaurant, 1361 Chestnut Lane – 100 • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd. – 92 • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St. – 94.5 • Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato, 7900 Stevens Mill Road – 99.5 • Carrabba's Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Costco deli, 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99.5 • Costco market, 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99.5 • Harris Teeter deli, 7800 Stevens Mill Road – 100 • Jonathans, 10630 Independence Pointe Pkwy. – 93.5 • Pepero Oriental Foods, 10920 Monroe Road – 92.5 • Pita Kabab Grill, 131 E. John St. – 88 • Publix produce, 3110 Fincher Farm – 99

Mint Hill

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Charlotte (28227)

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Indian Trail

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Stallings

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Wesley Chapel

• Dunkin', 6312 Weddington Road – 99 • Hickory Tavern, 6400 Weddington-Monroe Road – 97 • Hot Wok, 5943 Weddington-Monroe Road – 96.5 • Nena's Market, 4824 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road – 100

2019

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