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MINT HILL – For years, students at Queen's Grant High School have been forced to go off-campus for athletic games and performance events. Soon, they will be able to host these events on their campus. The charter school’s board recently closed on a $475,000 property at 10331 Idlewild Road, next to the campus. Lead-

ers plan to build a gymnasium and a student performance center on the empty land. “We’d really like to get a place where the students have an outlet for both sports and arts,” Principal Josh Swartzlander said. “Right now, that’s probably the toughest thing for our kids. Bringing that kind of brings the campus together.” The school also holds its graduation see EXPAND, Page 4A

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Beltone Hearing, Carolina Living Benefits, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and the Matthews HELP Center were among area organizations showcasing their services to older adults at the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. The event, organized by Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, took place Oct. 4 at Calvary Church in Charlotte. Mayor Paul Bailey, Commissioner Barbara Dement and candidates Allen Crosby and Ben Bash visited the event to talk with constituents. Other participants included the Centralina Area Agency on Aging, AARP, Eastwood Homes and Epcon Communities. Mann Travels, Thrivent Financial and Vascular Solutions led breakout sessions, while Publix provided breakfast and lunch. “My most favorite thing about this event is getting to talk with the community and residents that read

MATTHEWS – Audiences can take a two-hour trip to Paris at the Matthews Playhouse production of “The Adventures of Madeline” from Oct. 11 to 20. The show is based on an award-winning children’s book series by Ludwig Bemelmans and comes to life in this production, according to administrative manager Marie-Michelle Darcy, Through the detailed set design, audiences will watch the characters “jump off of the page.” “With this production of Madeline, it’s sort of a combination of the six Madeline books, and so our set designer has designed this unit set,” production manager Cassie Prodan said. “It’s all very bright colors and we’re incorporating see MADELINE, Page 6A

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our paper every single week,” Publisher Adrian Garson said. “I hope that we get to continue to do this many more years to come.” The next senior expo is slated for March 2020.

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Matthews Playhouse's upcoming production of “The Adventures of Madeline” features a cast of mostly children. Photo courtesy of Matthews Playhouse

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T Police Chief Clark Pennington (left) receives AEDs from Novant Health Matthews Medical Center executives. Photo courtesy of Matthews Police Department

he first video game I ever played was “Super Mario Bros” on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game revolves around a plumber navigating his way through several levels of pipes and hordes of critters to find a princess. After a few weeks of playing the game, I discovered a warp zone in the second level.

This was a secret area that allowed you to advance further in the game by skipping levels. Once I found this shortcut, I would zip through the first two levels with no regard to collecting coins, stomping enemies or scoring points. My goal was to save the princess as quickly as possible. I feel like this mindset exists in the real world. Whenever we find a faster way to get somewhere, it usually becomes the routine. However, in the real world, we have to be mindful of our surroundings, because extra lives don't exist. A resident in Matthews Estates reached out to town leaders about four weeks ago see VICK, Page 4A

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and open to the public. A representative from the Mecklenburg County Chapter of The League of Women Voters will moderate the discussion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All questions from the audience will be submitted in writing and collected at 6:45 p.m. Questions can be emailed ahead of time to MHWClub@gmail.com.

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off-campus, so Chief Financial Officer Christine Amaral said the new space will allow them to hold graduation, student ceremonies and student meetings on their campus. “We’ll be able to host just about everything on campus now,” Amaral said.

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In addition to the gymnasium and performance center, the board would also like to add more parking spaces and eventually, an administration building. “This [space] will just tie it all together,” Swartzlander said. Swartzlander said the board does not have a set date to break ground on construction for the gymnasium and student performance center, but more information will be released soon.

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regarding changes with afternoon pickup at Matthews Elementary School. He noticed how “savvy” parents were parking their cars within a neighborhood cul-de-sac and using a footbridge to walk to the school to pick up their children. The resident noted how all these vehicles were speeding, impeding neighbors' traffic flow and potentially wearing out the roads. He urged leaders to do something before a tragedy occurred. Within a few hours, Mayor Paul Bailey, Town Manager Hazen Blodgett and Police Chief Clark Pennington responded to the resident's email to let him know the town would look into the matter. Pennington replied a week ago with a very thoughtful and detailed response that impressed me. He thanked the resident for bringing the problem to his attention and offered some observations about each of the

Mecklenburg County Park and Rec earns reaccreditation CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has been reaccredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies. The cycle marks the department's second successful bid for reaccreditation since its initial accreditation in 2009. Of the more than 12,000 park and recreation agencies in the U.S., only 178 have earned the honor. Department staff collaborated to demonstrate compliance with more than 150 standards on issues ranging from human resources to security. CAPRA Commission visited Mecklenburg County in June. The agency received its fiveyear reaccreditation at the National Recreation and Park Association Conference in Baltimore. Want more news? Check us out online at www.matthewsmin thillweekly.com

resident's points. Pennington not only worked with other town departments to address the concern, but he had officers observe how fast drivers were entering and exiting the road from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. over the course of two days. “We understand and appreciate your reasoning for raising the awareness of these issues and we want to work with you and any other residents on solutions to any identified issues,” Pennington wrote. After speaking with the school's principal, Pennington assured the resident they would encourage parents to no longer park on side streets. Pennington said he would follow-up in a few weeks to see if the matter gets resolved. I bring all this up for three reasons. One, Pennington showcased excellent customer service skills. Two, drivers have got to respect their neighbors by not speeding or clogging their streets. Three, I want to play “Super Mario Bros” again, but I need to borrow someone's Nintendo.

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September 2019

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Home Sales ADDRESS

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SALE PRICE

28105 Annecy 1936 Tanfield Drive Sept. 18 $279,500 2026 Annecy Drive Sept. 10 $235,000 Ashley Creek 2103 Kilkenney Hill Rd. Sept. 11 $340,000 Ashley Farms 9821 Ashley Farm Drive Sept. 4 $228,000 Brightmoor 2641 Whisper Ridge Ln. Sept. 18 $302,000 1224 Golden Hill Road Sept. 9 $299,900 Brighton 1619 English Knoll Drive Sept. 24 $247,000 Callaway Plantation 9214 Myrtle Garden Ct. Sept. 30 $223,000 9701 Little River Court Sept. 20 $249,000 9201 Myrtle Garden Ct. Sept. 13 $215,000 Chase View 9707 Chase View Drive Sept. 30 $283,000 9711 Chase View Drive Sept. 17 $250,000 Coachman Ridge 25 Coach Ridge Trail Sept. 25 $275,000 9327 Hunting Court Sept. 3 $445,500 Deerfield Creek 10821 Fox Hedge Road Sept. 9 $680,000 Dunnwood 2429 Blueberry Ridge Rd. Sept. 20 $320,000 Fieldstone Manor 6511 Fieldstone Manor Drive Sept. 29 $340,000 Glenwood Manor 9612 Manus Court Sept. 19 $203,000 4014 Raccoon Run Ct. Sept. 12 $220,000 Greygate 918 Cithara Drive Sept. 13 $390,000 Habersham 4321 Hounds Run Drive Sept. 16 $197,500 11101 Barnyard Court Sept. 6 $218,000 Idlewood 13520 Idlefield Lane Sept. 12 $230,000 Julian Meadows 3444 Ludman Way Sept. 13 $402,500 3404 Ludman Way Sept. 9 $550,000 Matthews 105 Pineville Matthews Road Sept. 24 $440,000 Matthews Plantation 1212 Matthews Plantation Drive Sept. 26 $353,500 Matthews Ridge 3523 Darlington Road Sept. 12 $268,000 Millstone Ridge 12926 Phillips Road Sept. 27 $310,000 Oakcroft 14307 Phillips Road Sept. 30 $267,000 3033 Oakcroft Drive Sept. 24 $215,500

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Old Belle Meade 4307 Spring St. Sept. 25 $455,389 Pheasant Knoll 2927 Old House Circle Sept. 30 $182,000 3106 Old House Circle Sept. 11 $214,900 Sardis Forest 9535 Hinson Drive Sept. 10 $279,500 Sardis Grove 316 Sardis Grove Lane Sept. 16 $480,000 Sardis Plantation 234 Rosedale Lane Sept. 26 $378,000 236 Wainsley Place Sept. 5 $324,000 Somersby 1119 Somersby Lane Sept. 19 $248,500 South Windsor 3026 Windsor Meadow Lane Sept. 9 $265,000 Southwoods Village 2916 Pinewood Hill Dr. Sept. 27 $285,000 St. Clair 9428 Tavistock Court Sept. 30 $202,500 2726 Hunters Moon Ln. Sept. 3 $240,000 Stratfordshire 513 Lynderhill Lane Sept. 17 $340,000 Suburban Woods 3007 Plentywood Drive Sept. 3 $265,000 Thornblade 1819 Cloudburst Drive 4-Oct $360,000 1620 Thornblade Ridge Drive Sept. 26 $376,000 1701 Thornblade Ridge Drive Sept. 23 $339,000 1503 Moonstone Drive Sept. 9 $338,500 1809 Gatebrook Court Sept. 9 $320,000 Weddington Ridge 2336 Equestrian Drive Sept. 23 $340,000 Williams Crossing 2827 Ritz Lane Sept. 30 $300,000 2561 Windsor Chase Dr. Sept. 13 $313,000 Windsor Chase 2825 Windsor Chase Dr. Sept. 10 $250,000 Windsor Hall 11624 Dunham Drive Sept. 3 $333,500

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Applegate 9006 Goldfields Drive Sept. 3 Belle Glade 15128 Ockeechobee Ct. Sept. 24 15305 Altomonte Ave. Sept. 12 Birnam Woods 5710 Ganymede Place Sept. 12 Brighton Park 5919 Whitehawk Hill Rd. Sept. 27 Chestnut Lake 7601 Walnut Wood Dr. Sept. 26 Country Hills

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15501 Walnut Cove Dr. Sept. 13 $201,500 Danbrooke Park 9324 Camberwell Road Sept. 30 $210,000 6517 Thamesmead Ln. Sept. 11 $187,000 Davis Trace 15035 Davis Trace Drive Sept. 6 $632,800 Deerhurst 4332 Bathurst Drive Sept. 12 $225,000 Edinborough Woods 8703 Knowlesly Road Sept. 17 $218,000 Fairfield Park 7815 Elwood Drive Sept. 18 $200,000 Fairington Oaks 14935 Shingle Oak Road Sept. 27 $422,000 Farmwood 6100 Storehouse Road Sept. 24 $286,500 Fieldlark Trails 6220 Mcgregor Drive Sept. 16 $186,000 Fox Hollow 2501 Fox Hollow Road Sept. 30 $251,000 Glencroft 8724 Scarsdale Drive Sept. 30 $315,000 9020 Lauriston Place Sept. 12 $329,900 8831 Fultram Lane Sept. 9 $301,000 Hartford Village 3200 New Hampshire Dr. Sept. 6 $155,000 Heathergate 10015 Heathergate Ln. Sept. 26 $182,000 10236 Invershiel Court Sept. 26 $176,000 7534 Lancashire Drive Sept. 5 $170,000 Heathfield 2424 Heath Lake Drive Sept. 6 $371,000 Hickory Ridge 6215 Rockshire Drive Sept. 27 $180,900 6800 Arroyo Drive Sept. 27 $200,000 6527 Andora Drive Sept. 25 $168,000 6600 Doubletree Drive Sept. 25 $185,000 6045 Trysting Road Sept. 19 $181,000 6625 Pueblo Lane Sept. 16 $157,000 6719 Paloverde Lane Sept. 6 $156,000 6305 Montezuma Trail Sept. 3 $186,000 Hidden Forest 3815 Whistlers Knoll Ct. Sept. 20 $375,000 Hidden Hills 12800 Twilight Drive Sept. 20 $410,000 12825 Hidden Hills Lane Sept. 12 $357,400 Hillshire 7220 Cranswick Place Sept. 10 $177,500 Irongate 8117 Caliterra Drive Sept. 19 $410,000 Iveystone 9100 Rice Mill Lane Sept. 26 $146,500 Jonathans Landing 13720 Jonathans Ridge Road Sept. 30 $414,000 Kinghurst Park 6049 Kinghurst Drive Sept. 19 $207,000

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5937 Martin Lake Road Sept. 6 $190,000 Lawyers Station 10432 Surry Court Sept. 5 $225,000 Lynton Place 8022 Sherington Way Sept. 24 $175,000 Marlwood Acres 1916 Marlwood Circle Sept. 12 $339,900 McAlpine Woods 9817 Bella Marche Drive Sept. 26 $200,000 Mint Hill Commons 8316 Brighton Park Dr. Sept. 27 $346,535 6409 Brighton Park Dr. Sept. 20 $347,000 6410 Brighton Park Dr. Sept. 19 $297,591 8401 Bretton Woods Dr. Sept. 16 $298,830 8114 Bretton Woods Dr. Sept. 11 $405,077 Mintworth Village 9437 Macquarie Lane Sept. 3 $245,000 Morris Farms 8303 Houndstooth Dr. Sept. 9 $155,000 Morris Village 8326 David Lee Lane Sept. 16 $105,000 Oakbridge at Waterleaf 8521 Aspen Court Sept. 12 $395,000 Old Oaks 8221 Meadowdale Lane Sept. 19 $182,000 Olde Savannah 8108 Nathanael Greene Lane Sept. 27 $235,000 Oxford Glen 13745 Castleford Drive Sept. 20 $286,000 Plantation Falls Estates 8616 Rolling Fields Rd. Sept. 27 $477,500 Pleasant Valley 10121 Annie Oakley Trail Sept. 24 $704,000 Red OakEstates 5714 Kool Springs Drive Sept. 13 $398,000 Rosegate 5020 Rosemede Drive Sept. 20 $167,900 Summerwood 11211 Three Sisters Lane Sept. 30 $649,980 The Oaks at Oxfordshire 9019 Truelight Church Road Sept. 30 $335,000 Tibble Creek 4432 Wills Way Sept. 30 $190,000 Timber Creek 6510 Fallen Spruce Ct. Sept. 24 $95,000 7800 Davis Road Sept. 18 $227,000 Wilson Woods 4432 Wills Way Sept. 30 $190,000 Woodbury 9218 Cotton Gum Road Sept. 27 $233,617 7327 Cedarfield Road Sept. 24 $245,000 12110 Downy Birch Rd. Sept. 6 $215,000 10010 Bristley Road Sept. 5 $220,000 10211 Green Grass Road Sept. 4 $220,000

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projections of some of the illustrations from the books. It looks like the characters are coming off of the page, so they’re real and they’re in front of you. It’s very beautiful, very detailed.” The story follows Madeline, who attends a boarding school with 11 other girls. Despite being the smallest of the group, she takes on the role of the leader. She is outspoken and good at getting into trouble. However, Madeline is also good at solving problems, and audiences will see if everything works out for her in the end. Prodan said Madeline is a very relatable character. “I hope kids see that and go, ‘Oh, she’s like me,’ or ‘That reminds me of my friend,’ and they can relate to it even though it is an older story,” Prodan said. The cast of Madeline, primarily comprised of children, has been rehearsing for

about five weeks, according to Prodan. They have blocked the show, developed their characters and worked with the lights, set, sound and props to put the production together. Vanessa Davis is one of the few adults in the cast. She plays the schoolteacher, Ms. Clavel, whom she described as a stern, yet caring, motherly figure to the children. Davis has been in many shows at Matthews Playhouse over the years, but said she was particularly attracted to this story. “I think 'The Adventures of Madeline' is just a beautiful, classic kids story,” Davis said. “I was also excited about working with the director. And I love Matthews Playhouse. It’s an awesome place to participate in theater. Now that I’ve gotten to know all of the children in the cast, they are amazing.” This is the first time Davis has worked with a cast that is mainly children. “It’s been different in a good way,” Davis said. “I love seeing them explore and learn because they have been into it since day one.

They’re all about this show.” Davis said her favorite part of the rehearsal process is the week leading up to the performance when the cast rehearses with the lights, sound, set and props. She said the kids’ faces light up when they see the show coming together. Audiences will experience a range of emotions throughout the show, Davis said. She looks forward to hearing their vocal responses as she and the cast perform. “[This story] really touches you,” Davis said. “It’s got a little bit of comedy, it’s heartwarming, there are parts that you might cry. It’s the vocal reaction from the audience that I love.” Prodan said those who are familiar with the books and those who aren't can both take away something from the performance. “This is a book that’s been around since 1956,” Prodan said. “I hope that audiences who are familiar with it look at what we have on stage and say, ‘Oh, it’s just like I read it in the book. This is just how I remember it,’ and those who haven’t seen it, who are ex-

periencing Madeline for the first time, see it on stage and go, ‘I wonder how it’s different from the books.’” Davis said the story will appeal to all audiences, regardless of age. “It’s a beautiful story for adults and children alike,” Davis said. Along with the five public performances of the show, the cast will also perform private shows for local elementary schools in Matthews and Union County. The show is recommended for children ages 5 and older. Tickets cost $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. They can be purchased at www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

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he football powers that have long dominated the four major conferences in Union County, Matthews, Mint Hill and southern Mecklenburg County are idling while threats are emerging all around them, ready to assert their domination as we head into the 2020s. I spent last Friday on the sidelines at Weddington High School in utter disbelief. I’ve been covering Charlotte Catholic for over a decade now, and the whooping they got from the Warriors was something I’ve never seen before and may never see again. Weddington, the defending 3-AA champs, is hardly an underdog, but the Warriors were 0-6 all time against Catholic entering that game. Weddington lost a good portion of their offensive firepower – save for all-American running back Will Shipley, who is spectacular by the way – and much of their defense. But they’ve retooled in a big way. Weddington beat Catholic 45-0 last week. The Cougars hadn’t lost a conference game since 2009, a streak of 66 consecutive games. I don’t think they’ve ever lost quite like that. The Warriors are emphatically now the new class of the Southern Carolinas. But look around ... it’s happening everywhere. Take the Southwestern 4A, where Butler has set the standard for so long. They beat Myers Park to win it last season but needed overtime to beat winless Rocky River two weeks ago. They rebounded to beat Porter Ridge last week, but still.

On Oct. 12, Butler will face nationally ranked Myers Park, who is trying to take over that conference after falling in the regional final last year. How about in the So. Meck 7? Ardrey Kell was awarded the conference title last year after three teams finished 5-1 in league play, but the Knights finished with a losing record. That didn’t seem very championship-worthy to me. The Knights are 5-1 overall this season and flexing their muscles as the league standard. It looks like similar things could be at play in the CISAA, a league mostly dominated by Charlotte Christian over the past decade or so. The Knights had a shocking 50-point loss earlier in the season and were defeated by Country Day to end a long conference winning streak. I’m not ready to say Charlotte Christian is losing its grip on the top spot, it’s that others have come up to challenge the Knights. Country Day is 6-1, off to its best start in at least a decade. Charlotte Latin, despite losing its starting quarterback early in the season, is 6-0 and off to its best start since Daniel Jones was its quarterback. Providence Day looked unstoppable until they sort of stopped themselves in a 14-13 loss to Christ School that dropped the Chargers down to 5-1. Providence Day and Latin meet this week in a critical battle, which will have the winner that much closer to joining Country Day as they challenge Charlotte Christian. The Knights aren’t out of it. Christian is on its third quarterback already this season, but starter Matthew Tuomala is due back from injury soon and they’re talented and well-coached. This week will be a big one with huge conference matchups across the board, and time will tell how it all will play out. But don’t say I didn’t tell you so if the powers change across the board in 2019.

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Butler (4-2) at Myers Park (6-0) The heavyweights of the Southwestern 4A meet for the showdown of the year. Myers Park is averaging more than 58 points per game while the defense has allowed just 31 total points through six games this year. Butler clamped down on Porter Ridge’s run game last week and showed why that defense can be elite. Can the offense keep up, though? Winner: Myers Park

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Super 7: Ardrey Kell, CISAA teams on the rise 1. Myers Park (6-0) Last week: No. 1 Result: Beat Rocky River 62-7 This week: Butler (4-2) Quarterback Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes as the Mustangs destroyed Rocky River 62-7. The Mustang offense is averaging 56.8 points per game this season. That’s more than three touchdowns per game better than last year’s squad scored when they reached the regional final. Even scarier, this defense has three shutouts and allowed 31 points through six games. Both of those statistics are by far school records at this pace, but bigger tests await for Myers Park starting this week with Butler. These teams have jockeyed for position over the last couple seasons, splitting the last four meetings. Myers Park has won two of the past three though, knocking Butler out of the playoffs both times. 2. Ardrey Kell (5-1) Last week: No. 4 Result: Beat Harding 28-27 This week: at West Meck (3-2) The job Greg Jachym has done in his first season with the Knights has been nothing short of miraculous. This team came into the year surrounded by hype that maybe this could be the season they’d put it all together, but there were so many questions. Jachym and his talented team have provided all of the answers, including last week when they edged Harding by a point. But good teams find a way to win, and the Knights are proving they’re legit each and every week. This week is a battle of defending co-conference champs from last year. 3. Providence Day (5-1) Last week: No. 3

Result: Lost 14-13 to Christ School This week: at Charlotte Latin (6-0) The Chargers blew a golden opportunity last week when their offense couldn’t get going against Christ School and they suffered their first loss of the season. They won’t move down, however, because of what happened around them. Defensive end Jacolbe Cowan made the announcement that he’s committed to Ohio State, and he teams with North Carolina commit Kedrick Bingley-Jones to form a nasty defensive front. They’ll need the offense to play much better, but this front four is good enough to carry the Chargers to a state title. 4. Butler (4-2) Last week: No. 5 Result: Beat Porter Ridge 35-14 This week: at Myers Park (6-0) The Bulldogs struggled to do anything last week and ended regulation tied before beating winless Rocky River in overtime. Last week, the Bulldogs got defensive and shut down a Porter Ridge ground attack that had been running for close to 300 yards per game during their four-game win streak. But the Bulldogs were resilient, limiting the Pirates to just 37 rushing yards on a paltry 1.3 yards per carry. They’ll need more of that defense this week as the Bulldogs try to slow down unbeaten Myers Park. 5. Charlotte Latin (6-0) Last week: No. 6 Result: Beat High Point Christian (28-14) This week: at Providence Day (5-1) The Hawks just keep winning. For the second consecutive week, coach Justin Hardin led his team to big road wins, this one defeating High Point Christian by two touch-

Providence Day defensive tackle Jacolbe Cowan (12) is ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in N.C.’s Class of 2020 and the No. 15 defensive tackle in the country. He committed to Ohio State on Oct. 4, picking out of more than 30 scholarship offers from around the country. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo downs. The Hawks defense forced five turnovers to help with their effort. Offensively, Charles Watson threw a pair of touchdowns to Andrew Sumichrast and Carter Stockwell, who also added a rushing touchdown. Ja’varis Bufford also added a late score that essentially put the game away. A win over the Chargers would make a big statement.

nice connection going, and the two helped carry Country Day to a big non-conference win last week against Fort Mill’s newest public school. Tabor was 8-of-15 for 165 yards, two touchdowns and a pick. Tabor also ran five times for 18 yards and another two scores. Payne was the beneficiary of both Tabor touchdown passes and finished with four catches for 117 yards.

6. Country Day (6-1) Last week: No. 7 Result: Beat Catawba Ridge 28-21 This week: at Ravenscroft (5-2) Quarterback Russell Tabor and receiver Stephen Payne have a

7. Charlotte Christian (3-2) Last week: N/R Result: Beat Trinity Christian (2820) This week: Christ School (4-1) The Knights took down a Trinity

Christian team that was unbeaten with star running back Chavon Mceachern and three offensive linemen that are 350 pounds or bigger. They hadn’t scored less than 49 points in a game, but the Knights defense tightened up and played exceptionally well. Offensively, Henry Rutledge led the ground game that has the Knights back in business after an unexpected loss to Country Day. Charlotte Christian will have to defend the pass this week against the Greenies, but a win could set them up to run the table down the stretch. Dropped out: Charlotte Catholic (2-3)

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VOTER’S GUIDE Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • Oct. 11, 2019 • Page 1B

Voters narrow Matthews mayor race Higdon grabs 55%, emerges as leading vote-getter by Justin Vick and Kayla Berenson justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Commissioner John Higdon earned more votes than Mayor Paul Bailey in the Oct. 8 primary election for Matthews mayor, but the two will square off again in the Nov. 5 general election. Higdon had 209 more votes than Bailey, earning nearly 55% of the vote in a three-candidate race. The purpose of the primary was to narrow the mayor race to two candidates. Jason Majewski was the odd man out. His 54 votes was not enough to advance. The 38-year-old father of three moved to Mat-

thews nearly a year ago and told Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly that he decided to run to give people in his demographic an option for mayor. “My sense is that there are a lot of young families here in Matthews,” he told the newspaper last month, adding he wanted to engage them more on issues related to education, safety and the library. He submitted paperwork to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections vowing that he would not collect or spend money outside of his personal checking account and he would spend no more than $1,000. Majewski told the newspaper that he was relying on word of mouth and speaking engage-

ments. He did not participate at a candidate forum last month at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Bailey and Higdon, on the other hand, are seasoned political veterans. Higdon's campaign had raised $10,141 through Aug. 27, including $3,000 of his own money, according to finance records. Bailey had raised $8,500 through Aug. 27, including $5,000 he loaned to his campaign in July. Voter turnout was about 7.5% with 1,569 ballots cast among the 20,952 registered voters, see MAYOR, Page 5B

Higdon

Bailey

How Matthews voted • CPCC Levine Campus (136): Higdon 88; Bailey 64; Majewski 5 • Matthews Community Center (215): Higdon 223; Bailey 94; Majewski 16 • Crown Point School (216): Higdon 118; Bailey 80; Majewski 14 • Christ Covenant Church (217): Higdon 70; Bailey 80; Majewski 1 • Mt. Harmony Baptist (218): Higdon 68; Bailey 88; Majewski 6 • Elizabeth Lane Elementary (233): Higdon 272; Bailey 205; Majewski 10 • Absentee: Higdon 20; Bailey 40; Majewski 2 • Curbside: Higdon 2; Bailey 1; Majewski 0 • Provisional: Higdon 0; Bailey 0 ; Majewski 0 • Totals: Higdon 861; Bailey 652; Majewski 54

Breaking down the boards Polling places may see more voters than usual given the number of competitive races in Matthews, Mint Hill and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Half of the seats on the Matthews and Mint Hill boards are up for grabs for the Nov. 5 election.

The stakes seem higher Five factors that make this election unique by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Let's play pin the tail on the donkey. Put on this blindfold and let me spin you around. When I stop, push this pin into the donkey's behind. Except let's switch out the picture of a donkey with a map of the Charlotte region. Wherever you put that pin on the map, I'll identify the biggest problem facing that community. Let me guess … managing growth. As cyclical as municipal elections have been over the past 10 years, there seems to be a handful of factors that have raised the stakes this year. • Board dynamics: This election will be unique in that both the Matthews and Mint Hill boards will have major overhauls. At least half of the members for both boards will be new. And depending on who gets elected, some of these relationships could start off very rocky. Don't be surprised to see incumbents campaigning more heavily together as November approaches. • Leadership stability: This one is specific to the school board. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attracts superstar superintendents but the district can't seem to keep them very long. And we don't know why. Are we using the correct criteria to hire for a district of our size? The school board also has fractured relationships with some of the towns, while community advocates have been critical of CMS for not effectively closing achievement gaps. • Infrastructure: Leaders will need to work with the N.C. Department of Transportation to ensure that much-needed widening projects are followed through in a timely matter and reflect the nature of nearby neighborhoods. The widening of John Street through downtown Matthews comes to mind. Leaders may find themselves lobbying regional and state leaders

While the loss of several trees along Monroe Road was an error on the part of a developer, preservation of nature remains a big issue in this election. MMHW file photo

to ensure plans for the LYNX Silver Line from Matthews to Uptown and beyond are properly funded. • Preservation: There are two prevailing philosophies regarding preservation in the Matthews races. There's the notion that leaders should do a better job of preserving the small-town feel and green space that make Matthews unique. Then there's the notion that the character and nature you want to protect exists because of current leadership. • Future planning: For people that want to see Mint Hill become more of a vibrant community, where people can live, work, eat, shop and be entertained – without having to go to Charlotte – this may be the election to make a last stand. Attempts to finance a 2,500-seat baseball complex and cultural center with $18 million in bonds failed last year, so maybe residents prefer a no-frills bedroom community if it means lower taxes.

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WHO’S INSIDE: Paul Bailey................................................... 5B Ben Bash...................................................... 4B David Bland................................................ 2B Allen Crosby............................................... 2B Jennifer De La Jara............................... 2B Barbara Dement..................................... 4B Renee Garner............................................ 3B Jessi Healy..................................................6B John Higdon.............................................. 3B Gina Hoover................................................ 2B Ken McCool................................................ 3B Jeff Miller...................................................... 4B Brad Simmons..........................................6B Mark Tofano................................................ 3B Karen Trauner............................................6B John Urban................................................. 4B

Matthews Mayor: Paul Bailey & John Higdon Commission: (6 seats): Ben Bash, Dave Bland, Allen Crosby, Barbara Dement, Renee Garner, Gina Hoover, Ken McCool, Jeff Miller, Mark Tofano, John Urban & Larry Whitley Mayor Paul Bailey is seeking a second term, but Commissioner John Higdon stands in his way. At least three new faces will be elected commissioner, given Higdon's pursuit of mayor, as well as commissioners Chris Melton and Kress Query opting not to run again. Commissioners Jeff Miller (serving a sixth term), John Urban (fourth term) and Barbara Dement (first term) are running for reelection. Among the challengers, Dave Bland and Larry Whitley were previously elected as commissioners. Mint Hill Mayor: Richard (Fig) Newton, Brad Simmons & Karen Trauner Commission (4 seats): Beverly Cannady, Richard (Mike) Cochrane, Dale Dalton, Jessi Healey, Patrick Holton & Tony Long After 20 years as mayor, Ted Biggers decided not to run again, ensuring Mint Hill gets a new leader. With Richard “Fig” Newton running for mayor and Carl Ellington not running again, the town will also have at least two new commissioners. Mike Cochrane is running for a second term, while Dale Dalton seeks his third term. School Board At-Large (3 seats): Annette Albright, Elyse Dashew, Jennifer De La Jara, Gregory Denlea, Jenna Moorehead, Donna Parker-Tate, Jordan Pineda, Olivia Scott, Lenora Shipp, Stephanie Sneed, Duncan St. Clair, Queen Thompson & Monty Witherspoon. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education consists of six district representatives and three at-large members. At-large representatives are up for reelection this election cycle. The board will get at least two new members as Mary McCray and Ericka Ellis-Stewart are not seeking reelection. Elyse Dashew is seeking her second four-year term.

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FOR MATTHEWS TOWN COUNCIL Making Wise Choices for Matthews

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Council members should be accountable for every decision they make. Those decisions need to be fiscally responsible and made with the best interest of the citizens in mind. If elected, I can promise that I will work for you, not for some special interest group.

I will always listen to your concerns and give an honest straight-forward, informed response. I will also consider your input on matters that come before the council. I am not a political insider and I will not be influenced nor will I financially profit by the decisions made while serving on the Council. I am a firm believer in open and honest Government. Attaining a seat on the Board of the Town I grew up in would be an honor and a privilege. I believe government should be Transparent, Representative and Diverse and that leaders should have Good Morals and Strong Ethics.

Transparency is so important in our local government because this leads to accountability, reduces corruption and changes the relationship between the citizens and our government officials.

Representation – Many citizens of the Town of Matthews are frustrated and feel their voices are not being heard and input ignored. If elected, I will listen to your voice, learn the facts in all situations and consider all concerns in order to make a fair and thoughtful decision.

Diversity – Matthews is a growing diverse community. That diversity should be reflected in the background, gender, race and experience of its leadership.

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I am running because Matthews is an amazing town! This is the town I grew up in and the town where I want to raise my family. Matthews is a great place to live - more and more people are discovering that! While that’s amazing - we need to ensure that we are growing together responsibly. This means making sure our current infrastructure can handle the demand of our growth. At the same time, my campaign is running on a promise to preserve Matthews. To preserve parks like Stumptown, to preserve green space, to preserve communities - such as Crestdale. My focus is not worrying about what a history book will say, rather focused on preserving our town, maintaining an affordable tax rate, strengthening our relationship with CMS, and ensuring that Matthews is a community that our residents can thrive. Together, we will create our history.

KEY POINTS: Grow responsibility Work to make Matthews a welcoming community for us all Preserve Green Space Rebuild relationship with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)

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Matthews has always been home for me. My husband, two children, and I still live in the home my grandfather built in the early forties. When the John Street Supestreet design was announced, I knew a highway through downtown would destroy the charm of Matthews. I formed Preserve Matthews to give the community a voice. Together we advocated for a better road design. Despite many obstacles, we successfully lobbied for NCDOT to delay the project for six years. This project must always be on our radar and must be handled before the six-year delay is up.

I am running for the Matthews Town Council. I believe that new leadership is needed. I believe that: • Our relationship with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Is important. We must work in collaboration with CMS to ensure that our children are never used as political pawns. • Matthews must focus on the transportation challenges that confront our town. Our current problems require positive action while also planning for our future needs. • Environmental stewardship is important. Matthews is growing in all directions. As a member of the town council, I will provide leadership to ensure that growth in our town makes sense and doesn’t destroy the small-town charm that has made Matthews what it is today. Matthews belongs to all of us. As a member of the Matthews Town Council, I will provide leadership that will face our growth with a focus on well-considered planning, community engagement, and a strong and clear vision for our future.

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For Town of Matthews Commissioner

c e l E Re

Jeff

Miller Town Council

Integrity - Vision - Leadership - Commitment LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS • Self Employed - Miller Time Property Management 109 Affordable Housing Units • FAMILY DOLLAR Corp for 15 years. • Commissioner - Town of Matthews 2007-Present • Appointed Member to both the Municipal Education Advisory Committee & Matthews Committee on Education

Thoughtful Stewardship for Matthews I have proudly called Matthews home since moving from Texas almost a decade ago. I am married to my wife of 22 years and we have two boys ages 16 and 11. After serving as a corporate attorney and a human resources executive for over 20 years, I am now pursuing a masters in Christian Leadership from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and teach a high school class on entrepreneurship and marketing. I am honored to be a candidate for a Matthews Town Commissioner and believe the most important function of this position is to steward our great town for the benefit of current and future generations. For me, stewardship seeks to balance the following three factors:

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

• Collaborate on long-term business development • Promote stable and competitive economic policies • Drive expansion of the LYNX Silver Line

COMMUNITY

• Promote a pedestrian-friendly town • Foster community-building events • Respect Matthews’ historical identity

QUALITY OF LIFE

• Continue efforts to route thru-traffic around Matthews • Foster affordable & diverse housing options • Respect out natural environment

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS The building of the Four Mile Creek Greenway, Greenway Trail & Public Art. Fountain Rock Park-Chairman of the Mayoral Task Force. We won the Centralina Council of Governments Region of Excellence Award for the Sewer Pipe Art Initiative.

MATTHEWS HAS RECEIVED MANY AWARDS RECENTLY • 2016 - Great Places Award from the American Planning Association • 2017 - Charlotte Magazine ranked us 3rd Best Suburb • 2017 - 13th Best Places in State - for Young Families in North Carolina – Nerd Wallet • 2018 - The Observer rated us 3rd in the Charlotte Suburb power rankings • Top Ten Best Cities in NC • One of the Top Ten Suburban Towns in America • One of the Ten Best Towns for Families in the Nation – Family Circle Magazine • Top Ten Places to Retire in NC • 97% feel that Matthews is a good place to live and raise a family. – Citizen Survey

WHAT’S NOT TO BE PROUD OF? We are a Popular Destination now. ‘The Concerts in the Parks, Matthews Alive, Art Fests and new Restaurants make us a destination in the region and the envy of other Towns.

Remember, that it is the majority of the elected team that has to implement the positive vision, and that a negative attitude is like a flat tire, you’re not going far until you change it. If re-elected, I will work with the Mayor and other Commissioners to seek solutions to the challenges ahead of us, while being fiscally responsible.

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Passionate Responsible Leadership I am proud to serve the people of Matthews as one of your Town Commissioners. Our quality of life is important to everyone and should always be a key consideration in everything done by our Town government. Personally, I strive to make sure every citizen will be fairly and passionately represented. I know I work for you! The Town of Matthews is alive and well in the area of business, culture, recreation and family activities. Everyone who lives or spends time in Matthews can easily see why our town is such a desirable place to live, work and play. I am so proud to have played a role in the Town's development through my years of service and I look forward to serving again as a Town Commissioner. Thank you!

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about his campaign moving forward. MAYOR Higdon said if the primary results work (continued from page 1B) out in his favor and he moves on to the general election in November, he will start according to the Mecklenburg County to focus on candidates for commissioner Board of Elections. The number of ballots that he would prefer to work with. He does not plan to change his strategy cast for mayor races for the last three eleceither. tions has ranged from 1,841 in 2011 to “We’ve had a strong, active campaign so 2,411 in 2013. far,” Higdon said. “So we will continue that “It’s been slow, but that’s what you exmoving forward.” pect with a one-vote elecStill, campaigners for tion,” Bailey said at the both Higdon and Bailey polls. “I’ve gotten some We’ve had a strong, felt positive for the future pretty good feedback from active campaign so of the mayoral race. people. It’s going well.” far. So we will “I think Paul has done According to campaigncontinue that a wonderful job in Maters volunteering for Higmoving forward.” thews,” campaigner Linda don at Elizabeth Lane El• John Higdon Lynch said. “I would love ementary, the school is a to see what else he can do popular polling location. for the town.” However, by noon, they had only seen Higdon’s supporters said they were ready about 60 people. for a change in office. Bailey he has been using newspaper ad“I think his ideas and his theories are a vertisements and social media to get his step in the right direction for our town,” message across. Moving forward, he said campaigner Lindsay Sawey said, cithis strategy will not change as it is already ing ideas to restore relations with Charin place. lotte-Mecklenburg Schools, improve traffic Higdon was disappointed with the turnflow downtown and protect trees. out for the primary. Still, he felt confident

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How Matthews, Mint Hill voted over the last 10 years 2017

Matthews Mayor (1 seat) • Paul Bailey 2,472 (59.37%) • Larry Whitley 1,658 (39.82%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous%) (0.82%)

Matthews Commissioners (6 seats) • John F. Higdon 2,445 (12.31%) • Barbara Dement 2,412 (12.15%) • Christopher L. (Chris%) Melton 2,311 (11.64%) • Kress Query 2,079 (10.47%) • Jeff Miller 2,054 (10.35%) • John R. Urban 2,018 (10.16%) • Norah F. Burke 1,745 (8.79%) • Dimple Shah 1,694 (8.53%) • Allen Crosby 1,562 (7.87%) • Sebastian Feculak 1,463 (7.37%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 71 (0.36%)

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Mint Hill Mayor (1 seat) • Ted Biggers 2,549 (95.43%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 122 (4.57%)

Matthews Mayor (1 seat) • James P. (Jim) Taylor 2,357 (97.76%) • Write-in (miscellaneous) 54 (2.24%)

Mint Hill Commissioners (4 seats) • Katrina (Tina) Weaver Ross 1,946 (19.59%) • Richard (Fig) Newton 1,938 (19.51%) • Dale Dalton 1,809 (18.21%) • Mike Cochrane 1,794 (18.06%) • Lloyd D. Austin 1,382 (13.91%) • Eric Random 520 (5.23%) • Alonzo R. Grier 512 (5.15%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 34 (0.34%)

2015

School Board At-Large (3 seats) • Ericka Ellis-Stewart 36,922 (18.34%) • Elyse Dashew 29,955 (14.88%) • Mary T. McCray 27,709 (13.76%) • Jeremy Stephenson 23,701 (11.77%) • Larry Bumgarner 21,964 (10.91%) • Janeen Bryant 21,270 (10.57%) • Amelia Stinson-Wesley 14,979 (7.44%) • Angela Ambroise 12,824 (6.37%) • Levester Flowers 11,530 (5.73%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 453 (0.23%) Matthews Mayor (1 seat) • James P. (Jim) Taylor 1,679 (85.27%) • Robert Guy Powell III 280 (14.22%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 10 (0.51%) Matthews Commissioners (6 seats) • John F. Higdon 1,324 (14.22%) • Christopher L. Melton 1,323 (14.21%) • John Urban 1,284 (13.79%) • John Ross 1,275 (13.70%) • Jeff A. Miller 1,224 (13.15%) • Larry Whitley 1,111 (11.94%) • Gina Hoover 1,014 (10.89%) • Nobie Thrasher 728 (7.82%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 25 (0.27%) Mint Hill Mayor (1 seat) • Ted Biggers 1,605 (96.80%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 53 (3.20%) Mint Hill Commissioners (4 seats) • Katrina (Tina) Weaver Ross 1,229 (19.22%) • Richard (Fig) Newton 1,135 (17.75%) • Carl (Mickey) Ellington 1,103 (17.25%) • Dale Dalton 967 (15.12%) • Lloyd D. Austin 790 (12.36%) • Alan McKenzie 533 (8.34%) • Harry Marsh 323 (5.05%)

• James Stapleton 301 (4.71%) • Write-In (Miscellaneous) 13 (0.20%)

• Write-in (miscellaneous) 27 (1.47%) • Jack Davis (Write-In) 6 (0.33%)

2013

Matthews Commissioners (6 seats) • Paul Bailey 1,473 (15.87%) • Suzanne Gulley 1,428 (15.38%) • Kress Query 1,359 (14.64%) • Jeff Miller 1,336 (14.39%) • John R. Urban 1,280 (13.79%) • Nancy LaFond Moore 1,257 (13.54%) • Joe Pata 1,096 (11.81%) • Write-in (miscellaneous) 53 (0.57%)

Matthews Commissioners (6 seats) • Joe Pata 1,842 (14.47%) • Jeff Miller 1,713 (13.45%) • John F. Higdon 1,685 (13.23%) • John Ross 1,632 (12.82%) • Kress Query 1,624 (12.75%) • Christopher L. Melton 1,558 (12.24%) • John R. Urban 1,469 (11.54%) • Gina S. Hoover 1,178 (9.25%) • Write-in (miscellaneous%) 32 (0.25%) Mint Hill Mayor (1 seat) • Ted H. Biggers 2,104 (96.12%) • Write-in (miscellaneous) 85 (3.88%) Mint Hill Commissioners (4 seats) • Carl (Mickey) Ellington 1,436 (16.81%) • Lloyd D. Austin 1,288 (15.08%) • Katrina (Tina) Weaver Ross 1,279 (14.98%) • Richard (Fig) Newton 1,269 (14.86%) • Brenda McRae 1,025 (12.00%) • Dale Dalton 961 (11.25%) • Rich Ferretti 580 (6.79%) • Harry Marsh 498 (5.83%) • Eric Random 186 (2.18%) • Write-in (miscellaneous) 18 (0.21%)

2011

School Board At-Large (3 seats) • Ericka Ellis-Stewart 35,341 (15.24%) • Mary T. McCray 26,622 (11.48%) • Tim Morgan 24,884 (10.73%) • Elyse Dashew 23,546 (10.16%) • Aaron J. Pomis 21,476 (9.26%) • Larry Bumgarner 14,224 (6.14%) • Darrin L. Rankin 13,591 (5.86%) • Keith Hurley 13,526 (5.83%) • Ken Nelson 12,450 (5.37%) • Lisa Hundley 11,365 (4.90%) • DeShauna L. McLamb 10,469 (4.52%) • Hans Peter Plotseneder 9,439 (4.07%) • Lloyd Scher 7,701 (3.32%) • Jeff Wise 6,769 (2.92%) • Write-in (miscellaneous) 396 (0.17%) • Tom Davis (Write-In) 18 (0.01%) • Keith Hurley (Write-In) 9 (0.00%) Matthews Mayor (1 seat) • James P. (Jim) Taylor 1,808 (98.21%)

Mint Hill Mayor (1 seat) • Ted H. Biggers, Jr. 1,825 (73.53%) • Jean Bonner 648 (26.11%) • Write-in (miscellaneous) 9 (0.36%) Mint Hill Commissioners (4 seats) • Lloyd D. Austin 1,690 (19.62%) • Carl Mickey Ellington 1,656 (19.23%) • Katrina (Tina) Weaver Ross 1,412 (16.39%) • Brenda McRae 1,306 (15.16%) • Christopher W. McAvoy 1,158 (13.44%) • Eric Random 816 (9.47%) • Derrick Snyder 549 (6.37%) • Write-in (miscellaneous%) 26 (0.30%)

2009

Matthews Mayor (1 seat) • James P. (Jim) Taylor 2,115 (61.02%) • H. Jack Davis 1,341 (38.69%) • Write-in (miscellaneous%) 10 (0.29%) Matthews Commissioners (6 seats) • Suzanne Gulley 2,409 (15.56%) • Kress Query 2,311 (14.93%) • Nancy R. LaFond 2,260 (14.60%) • Paul Bailey 2,256 (14.57%) • John R. Urban 2,143 (13.84%) • Jeff A. Miller 2,109 (13.62%) • John Higdon 1,951 (12.60%) • Write-in (miscellaneous%) 40 (0.26%) Mint Hill Mayor (1 seat) • Ted Biggers 1,825 (75.66%) • Larry Bumgarner 574 (23.80%) • Write-in (miscellaneous%) 13 (0.54%) Mint Hill Commissioners (4 seats) • Lloyd Austin 1,639 (19.86%) • Katrina (Tina) Ross 1,599 (19.38%) • Carl Mickey Ellington 1,546 (18.74%) • Brenda McRae 1,306 (15.83%) • Adam M. Kaplan 864 (10.47%) • Dennis Green 694 (8.41%) • Eric S. Random 591 (7.16%) • Write-in (miscellaneous%) 12 (0.15%)

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Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3: Matthews • El Valle Mexican Restaurant, 305 W. John St. – 94.5 • Hinson's Drive In, 2761 CPCC Lane – 92.5 • Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill, 316 N. Trade St. – 93 • Pepero Oriental Foods, 10920 Monroe Road – 93.5 • Subway, 2800 Campus Ridge Road – 95.5 Mint Hill • Circle K, 9201 Lawyers Road – 95 • El Valle, 9229 Lawyers Road – 96.5 • Food Lion (meat & seafood), 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 99 • J Birds Burger Joint at Penny's Place, 7920 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 96 • Jimmy John's, 7014 Tutor St. – 96 • New Asian Cuisine, 7114 Brighton Park Drive – 96 • Wayback Burgers, 7014 Tutor St. – 98

Rios Steakhouse (1605 Galleria Blvd.) is new to the area but off to a good start with a health inspection score of 97. Karie Simmons/MMHW photo

• China Saute, 9248 Albemarle Road pendence Blvd. – 96 – 94.5 • Tacos El Regio, 8829 E. W.T. Harris • Food Lion (deli), 9021 Albemarle Blvd. – 94.5 Road – 98.5 • Food Lion (market), 9021 Albemarle Charlotte (28270) Road – 99 • Chopstick Restaurant, 9626 Monroe • Food Lion (deli), 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 98.5 Road – 99 • Rios Steakhouse, 1605 Galleria Blvd. • Hong Kong Bakery, 7323 E. Inde- – 97 pendence Blvd. Syndication – 96 The New York Times Sales Corporation Charlotte (28227) 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. • Hop Feng II, 9229 Lawyers Road 10018 – Indian Trail For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 • Cactus Rose Cafe, 633 Indian Trail • China Fun, 9020 Albemarle Road – 97 For Wednesday, February 27,2019 2019 ForRelease Release Tuesday, February 26, 95 • Pho Viet and Seafood, 7146 E. IndeRoad S. – 98

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WHY WON’T JOHN HIGDON TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT TREES? John Higdon wants you to believe he is going to protect the trees of Matthews. But it is just another Higdon campaign lie. His record tells the real story. John Higdon voted for this project including its massive tree cut. Paul Bailey opposed this project.

Apartment Development at 10252 Monroe Rd.

It passed and not only were the designated trees removed but the contractor also removed many more trees. Town Staff and Mayor Bailey discovered the extra tree loss and immediately took action to ensure no additional trees were removed. They fined the developer the legal maximum of $50,000 and secured a commitment fr from the developer to spend an additional $100,000 to replace those trees.

John Higdon voted for this project including its massive tree cut. Paul Bailey opposed this project. With Higdons help, this project passed and Matthews lost nearly 30 acres of trees. Are you starting to see a pattern here? Higdon also ignored concerns expressed by other Commissioners regarding road improvements and the impact of increased traffic.

Apartment Development on Matthews Mint Hill Rd (Across from Butler High)

John Higdon made the motion to approve this project and said, “The project is reasonable and... fulfills the Town’s vision.” He voted for the project including its massive tree cut. Paul Bailey opposed this project.

Apartment Development on Matthews Mint Hill Rd

(Between Crestdale Rd & Brigman Rd.)

If this is John Higdon’s idea of a vision for Matthews, you can see why we have to protect our treescape from him. By the way, John Higdon did not disclose that his wife works for the law firm that represented the developers doing this project.

John Higdon voted for this massive tree removal in favor of high density development inconsistent with the Matthews Land Use Plan. Mayor Paul Bailey lead the effort to vote down this project and the trees were saved. If you look closely at the photo you will see John Higdon’s campaign sign in front of the trees he wanted to destroy. If he is elected, those trees won’t be safe for long.

2026 Matthews Mint Hill Rd

When first elected, Mayor Paul Bailey brought forward an initiative to work with Town Staff to develop a plan to maintain our tree canopy above 50%!

Please vote November 5th to Re-Elect Mayor Paul Bailey! Positive Experienced Leadership that Works for Matthews... and protects our treescape! Learn more at ReElectPaulBailey.com

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