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Ribbon cut at Rice Park First phase done, more work planned for the future
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Sandra Conway, executive director of Matthews HELP Center, said what began as a small community project in Matthews has grown to helping more than 3,700 households in the past year. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photos
40 years of helping ease local poverty Matthews HELP Center strives to grow with region's needs by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Forty years after its establishment, the Matthews HELP Center hopes to find more ways it can serve the community. Serving five zip codes in Matthews, Charlotte, Stallings and Indian Trail, the center helps families in financial crisis by providing rent, utility bill and food assistance, as well as resources for other needs. Executive Director Sandra Conway has worked at the Matthews HELP Center for five years. She said her experience has been very powerful and looks forward to celebrating the center’s 40th anniversary of serving the community. “It’s an amazing feeling,” Conway said. “I love being see HELP, Page 4A
MATTHEWS – Residents around Rice Road will be able to enjoy the first stages of Rice Park. The Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 18 for Rice Park, located at 2540 Rice Road. The park opened earlier this year. Parks and Recreation Director Corey King said the development of the park adds to what the town envisions for the future. “This is just continuing to work toward the Matthews standard and fulfilling what the citizens expect,” King said. King said the park was envisioned in the town’s 2007 master plan. The department worked with the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and received a grant to buy the property in 2012. He said the area surrounding the park was underserved from a parks and recreation perspective. Now that the first phase of the project is complete, the department plans to add picnic shelters, more structures and road improvements. King said many residents were concerned about the number of trees removed for the project, but after construction, many trees still remain. “It still remains heavily wooded,” King said. “It’s expected to be mainly pedestrian and bike traffic. That’s why we limited the size of the park. It truly is for the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods and it’s going to be an awesome park.”
More than 150 golfers played in the Chipping In Fore Golf Tournament on Oct. 21 at Pine Lake Country Club. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo
Golfers support scholarship named after UNCC shooting victim by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
MINT HILL – When golfers at Pine Lake Country Club formed the Chipping In Fore charity ear-
lier this year, they didn’t know which cause to support. But after two community members lost their son in a mass shooting April 30 at UNC Charlotte, the choice became obvious.
Chipping In Fore held its first golf tournament Oct. 21, where more than 150 golfers participated. A silent auction and live see GOLF, Page 6A
Parks and Recreation Director Corey King (center with scissors) said the new park contributes to the “Matthews standard.” Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo
CLT council wants cost estimates for Silver Line Driggs: We still haven’t addressed the issue of what the big-picture solution for funding this looks like by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte City Council members need more information from their planning staff before deciding whether to start pre-project development on the proposed LYNX Silver Line. Council members had lots of questions for the city’s planning staff about funding for the project. Pre-project development will cost $50 million, which will come from the Charlotte Area Transit System budget and current sales taxes. CATS Deputy Director
John Muth said $9 million is programmed in the current fiscal year, so they would start off with a task order for $9 million with a consultant and would be executing different task orders each year. There will be check-in points with the council and the Metropolitan Transit Commission about progress and findings. According to planning staff, pre-project development is necessary to work with CATS to refine the "locally preferred alternative," advance the design and cost estimate, see SILVER, Page 4A
CATS held public meetings in August 2015 to gauge rider preferences and potential destinations in southeastern Mecklenburg County. CATS held more meetings to get input on commuter rail options from Uptown Charlotte to downtown Matthews. MMHW file photo
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ly struck Vira Nahorna, 79, of Charlotte, at 10:11 a.m. Oct. 14 in the Aldi parking lot on West John Street. Alshabani allegedly attempted to strike four other people prior to leaving the scene, officials said. Nahorna was transported to an area hospital where she later died of her injuries. Alshabani made contact with the Matthews Police Department one hour after the incident. She has been held under medical evaluation since Oct. 14, officials said Oct. 18. She will be transported to the county jail upon her release. Police said there was no known connection between Alshabani and the victims. No other injuries were reported.
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Tyler Grace, 9, of Matthews, used cardboard, glue, fabric and electrical LED lights to design a race car costume for Halloween. It took him two months and about $13 to create the costume. Tyler plans to hand out cards during trick-or-treating that say, “Thank you for your kindness this evening. Blessings to you and your family.” Photo courtesy of Norm Pike
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complete the Environmental Impact Statement, coordinate with third parties like NCDOT and use public involvement for the project. After pre-project development, they would move forward into project development and engineering to eventually start construction. Many council members were concerned about voting to start pre-development with the absence of a definitive cost for the entire project and concrete federal and state funding. “We’re at the point where we’re actually going to spend $50 million and we still haven’t addressed the issue of what the big-picture solution for funding this looks like,” Councilman Ed Driggs said. Muth said voting to move forward with pre-project development will make it easier to figure out the big-picture solution. “We see this as a key step to help us develop the capital cost estimate that can then inform the whole financial plan, including what type of assumptions get made in terms of federal and state [funding],” Muth said. According to City Manager Marcus Jones, the phases of development are not unique to Charlotte. Every municipality is required to go through these phases, including pre-project development, in order to get federal funds. He said once the project gets to the 30% mark of pre-project when designing, they will have a better idea of the total cost. Muth said planning staff would not recommend moving forward from pre-project development to project development until the full funding picture of the project was known. Councilman Tariq Bokhari said the lack of information and conversation about the topic among city council makes him hesitant to vote on the matter in two weeks at
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the next meeting Oct. 28. “Ultimately, we’re going to get to a point where we run out of money and we don’t know where to go because we haven’t had these conversations and we’re going to look back and it’s going to be a long way back to where we started,” Bokhari said. Bokhari, who represents District 6, also said until those conversations are had, he thinks moving this forward is “incredibly reckless.” Council members agreed with Bokhari’s sentiment. At-large representative James Mitchell said he would have liked to see options presented to the city’s transportation committee to feel reassured that the current line was the best option. “I truly believe we have to do a Silver Line because I think public transit is the way to go,” Mitchell said. “The truth of the matter is, the citizens are going to look at us and have a conversation saying, ‘Why did you approve that line? Why didn’t you look at other options?’ and I’d be the first one to say I didn’t know about the other options.” Muth said the plan was presented to MTC. However, Mitchell said he thinks the transportation committee could have weighed out the options and presented a recommendation to staff. Mayor Vi Lyles said it is important to have a conversation with the board, transportation staff and planning staff, along with representatives from Matthews, Indian Trail, Stallings and other towns that will be affected by the development of the Silver Line. Lyles also reminded the council that they approved the CATS budget earlier this year and will have to decide whether there will be a Silver Line. Councilman Larken Egleston said if the city claims to commit to having a robust transit system, it needs to understand that risks will need to be taken. Planning staff will present the plan to city council again on Oct. 28.
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An example of Susie Conrad's work. Photo courtesy of Mint Hill Arts
Mint Hill Arts presents 'Different Strokes' at town hall MINT HILL – Mint Hill Arts has opened a new exhibit that showcases two artists with strikingly different approaches to their work at the Mint Hill Town Hall gallery. “Different Strokes” features the work of Rebecca McDuffie and Susie Conrad. McDuffie began her art career in various mediums but has been working in watercolor since 2006. She has studied with nationally recognized watercolor artists, including Joe Miller, Ted Nuttall, Don Andrews and Iain Stewart. She paints a variety of subjects such as cityscapes and portraits. Figurative subjects are her favorite because they tell a story. Although most of Conrad's focus has been on realism and portraiture, her work in recent years has gravitated toward abstract techniques. This new style results in a spontaneous outcome that mimics organic shapes and movement found in nature. Town hall operates from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane.
Driver in fatal hit and run faces murder charges MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department has obtained warrants against the driver involved in a fatal hit and run that occurred Oct. 14. Sawan Alshabani, 54, of Charlotte, will be charged with the following: one count of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators believe Alshabani intentional-
Matthews expands ban on coal tar sealants MATTHEWS – Matthews commissioners recently voted to expand the townwide ban on coal tar sealants, which are primarily used by commercial contractors and distributors. Commissioners voted February 2018 to implement a ban on the use of coal tar sealants in Matthews. They've since expanded the ordinance to ban any sealants containing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons at or above 0.1%. Those in violation of the ordinance, which goes into effect in January 2020, could be fined up to $5,000 a day. Coal tar sealant is a shiny black product applied to asphalt surfaces to protect the pavement. A more environmentally friendly alternative to coal-tar-based sealants is asphalt-based sealants, according to the town.
Novant is Corporate Champion for Women & Children WINSTON-SALEM – Novant Health has been named one of the three Corporate Champions for Women & Children by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina. Organizations are selected for their support and assistance to women and children across the state. “At Novant Health, we understand the unique needs of women,” said Pat Campbell, vice president of the Women’s & Children’s Institute for Novant Health. “With services spanning pediatrics, teen girls, maternity care and senior women, our health specialists use their expertise to provide focused care, helping women live longer, healthier lives at each and every stage of their life.”
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here, I love what we do and I love how it makes me feel. And I love that our volunteers get to experience that, too … Knowing that Matthews HELP Center has been here for 40 years of caring for people’s needs, it’s a really special thing.” In addition to the year-round services the center provides, there are also seasonal programs. The nonprofit partners with a local police department to provide back-to-school supplies for students at the beginning of the year. It also teams with Elevation Church during Thanksgiving to provide meals for those in need. Conway said the center has around 250 volunteers. Many of them work in the thrift store, where clients can shop for clothes, jewelry and other items free of charge, and community members can shop at a discounted price. During the holidays, volunteers shop alongside clients as part of the “Christmas Holiday House” program. Conway tells volunteers that the day will be emotional but impactful as clients share their stories with them. “It’s [the volunteers’] way of giving back,” Conway said. “That’s how the HELP Center started. It was volunteer-driven for many years. It was never a paid position. We were known as ‘the house with the heart,’ and that heart is not just for clients. It’s for our volunteers and the whole community.” Conway recalls the first time she cried helping one of her first clients five years ago. She said a young, single father came in during the center’s holiday program after he had been laid off from his job and fell behind paying rent. The center was technically closed, but they spoke to the man anyway. Conway said he broke down and felt overwhelmed, but by the time he left the center that day, his expectations for how the center could help were exceeded. Though the Matthews HELP Center was able to meet that client’s needs, Conway said they can’t fully meet every client’s needs, as they have caps on their budget. However, the Matthews HELP Center Board of Directors recently approved a strategic planning session for the center, which has started and will take eight months to complete. Conway said they will address the needs of the center and if the nonprofit needs to reshape its goals. Conway hopes the center can continue to go above and beyond for its clients in the future. “My goal is to be able to figure out a way that we can help, when someone walks in the door, in a deeper way,” Conway said. “And a deeper way would be being able to help them with all of their needs. Not that we can have an unlimited budget, but just to go deep-
The Matthews HELP Center is supported through the sales from its Back Porch Treasures Thrift Boutique and the generosity of individuals, foundations, churches and businesses. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photos
er… When someone comes in, we want to say yes.” The center will launch its annual Hope Campaign fundraiser in November. Conway said they hope to raise $40,000 to celebrate 40 years of helping the community. Donations for the fundraiser can be made online. Conway said there are other ways to contribute to the center, including donating food for the pantry and items for the thrift shop. A list of acceptable items can be found at www.matthewshelpcenter.org. Conway said while the center helps with financial crisis, they also have resources for other hardships. She wants clients to know the center is going to guide them through the process and be a source of hope in times of adversity. “We’re walking alongside them in this journey,” Conway said. Learn about the center's history The Matthews Heritage Museum will open a new exhibit on the 40th anniversary of the Matthews HELP Center. This exhibit traces the four decades of growth of the center from an all-volunteer agency assisting those needing aid and support to the professional staff of seven fulltime and six part-time staff of today. The exhibit will be available from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday through Feb. 1, 2020, at 232 N. Trade St. A small admission is charged. In honor of the Matthews HELP Center's 40th anniversary, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly has been posting staff's favorite photos of the charity over the years. Find us on Pinterest at @mmhweekly.
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One week of scares remains before the real stress begins by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Lurking quietly behind growing piles of fall leaves and ripe pumpkin patches is Santa Claus. The bald fat man eagerly waits for Halloween to pass so that Christmas holiday displays begin popping up within neighborhoods, schools, churches and stores. He'll use these displays to chart out his overnight joyride from home to home, cleaning out refrigerators and leaving his calling card – wrapped trinkets – in his wake. Will he spare your home? We have compiled a list of the remaining Halloween-themed events to enjoy before the stress of the holidays overtakes us. Oct. 25: Costume & Candy Crawl Children, 12 and younger, with adult supervision can go trick-ortreating at the Matthews Township Shopping Center, as well as get their faces painted at the free event. • When: 5 p.m. Oct. 25 • Where: 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. • Details: www.facebook.com/ MatthewsTownship/ Oct. 25: Halloween Bash Next O' Kin rocks Stooges Pub & Grub with live music. The restaurant and live music venue will also host a costume contest. The prize is $500. • When: 9 p.m. Oct. 25 • Where: 13230 Albemarle Road, Mint Hill
• Details: 704-545-4084 Oct. 26: Animals in Costume Carolina Waterfowl Rescue will have animals in costumes as 10% of sales at Backyard Birds is donated to the charity. Bring toilet paper and trash bags to donate, too. • When: 11 a.m. Oct. 26 • Where: 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews • Details: www.cwrescue.org Oct. 26: Fall Festival Philadelphia Presbyterian Church offers hayrides, pumpkin painting, a chili cookoff and games at its fall festival. Admission is free, but the church will accept donations for Bright Blessings. • When: 4-7 pm. Oct. 26 • Where: 11501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill • Details: www.philadelphia church.org Oct. 26: Not-So-Spooky Halloween Trick-or-treating is just the tip of the candy corn when it comes to this popular children's festival at Stumptown Park. Kids can expend energy on bounce houses, clowns, food trucks and other activities. The event ends with a screening of “The Haunted Mansion” at dusk. • When: 5 p.m. Oct. 26 • Where: 120 S. Trade St., Matthews • Details: www.matthewsfun.com Oct. 26: Fall Harvest Festival Put down that pumpkin-spiced
latte and get off the couch for a few rounds of pumpkin bowling, photos at the pumpkin patch, inflatables and games, face painting and a scarecrow-decorating contest at Mint Hill Town Hall. • When: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26 • Where: 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill • Details: www.minthill.com/ Oct. 26: Downtown Matthews Zombie Crawl “Zombies” are encouraged to convene at the Town Green to be led throughout downtown by the “Zombie Outbreak Response Team” to several restaurants, including Carolina Beer Temple, Moe's Original BBQ and Beantown Tavern. Zombie crawlers pay $35 for swag that includes a glass, tokens for beer and food and access to an after-party at Temple Mojo Growler Shop. • When: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26 • Where: Downtown Matthews • Details: Find the event at www. eventbrite.com Oct. 29: Wine Pairing Need some creative ideas to get rid of your children's candy? Vintner's Hill offers a candy and wine pairing. The event costs $20. When: 6 p.m. Oct. 29 Where: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Details: www.vintnershill.com Oct. 30: Invershiel Haunt 2019 The Invershiel Court neighborhood presents its annual haunted
The towns of Matthews and Mint Hill don't just celebrate Halloween for one day. It's more like an entire week-long party. Adobe stock photo
trail with kid-friendly and scary sections. Bring personal hygiene items and toiletries to donate to Servant's Heart of Mint Hill. • When: 6 p.m. Oct. 30, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 • Where: Invershiel Court in Mint Hill • Details: www.minthill.com
fall festival for children up to age 5 with storytelling, activities, music and face painting. Children may wear costumes. • When: 10-11 a.m. Oct. 31 • Where: 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews • Details: www.cmlibrary.org/ branch/matthews
Oct. 30: Halloween Music Bingo Craft beer fans are encouraged to go to Pour 64 dressed in costumes as they compete in a Halloween-themed version of Music Bingo. Awards go to the best male and female costumes. • When: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 • Where: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill • Details: www.pour64.com
Oct. 31: Fireplace Tales The Matthews Library serves hot chocolate, cookies and cider during a storytelling event by the fireplace area. Kids can also work on fall-themed puzzles. • When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 • Where: 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews • Details: www.cmlibrary.org/ branch/matthews
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auction followed the tournament. Proceeds from the tournament and auctions will go toward the Ellis "Reed" Parlier Scholarship Fund for UNC Charlotte students. Chipping In Fore tournament organizer Peter Montemurno said he was amazed at the support. Montemurno said the support was a testament to the Pine Lake community. “You see all the golfers come and you see the generosity of people and the kindness of people to rally the community together, it touches your heart,” Montemurno said. “It’s a warm thing. It’s the first time we’re doing this as a community, and it’s pretty special.” Parlier, 19, was one of two students to die in the shooting. Four
others were injured. The shooter, 23-year-old Trystan Andrew Terrell, 22, was sentenced to two life sentences after pleading guilty to numerous charges including murder. Though Montemurno did not have a personal connection to the Parlier family before planning the tournament, he said just being part of the community made him want to be part of the process. “Because of the people that are part of this Pine Lake community, it was an easy decision to say yes to join and try to help and see who else we can touch and motivate to get behind these types of things,” Montemurno said. “I’m glad I did.” Moving forward, Chipping In Fore tournament organizer Eric Miller said the charity hopes to continue helping people and causes in the Mint Hill and Matthews communities. “The big goal was to raise money
to support people in the Matthews and Mint Hill area for various things,” Miller said. “It’s nice to know that people want to support us and, more importantly, want to support them. It really is a tremendous show of support.” Scholarship to help those following Parlier's desired path UNC Charlotte has launched a scholarship in honor of Ellis “Reed” Parlier, one of two students killed in a mass shooting April 30 at UNC Charlotte. Students can apply for the Ellis “Reed” Parlier Memorial Scholarship through Feb. 15, 2020. UNCC estimates the typical award will be $18,000, depending on available funding. Graduates from the Central Academy of Technology and Arts in Monroe will have first preference for the award. That’s where Parlier
A table at the Chipping In Fore Golf Tournament on Oct. 21 showcased photos of Ellis "Reed" Parlier, college paraphernalia and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo
graduated from in 2017. Students must also have a grade point average of at least 3.0 with preference given to students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer sci-
ence with a concentration in artificial intelligence, robotics or gaming. Visit https://ninerscholars.uncc. edu/scholarshipsearch/scholarship. asp?id=1902 for details.
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MINT HILL – Candidates running for Mint Hill mayor and commissioner acknowledge that growth is coming. Some of them shared ideas during an Oct. 14 election forum for how the town should move forward in spite of it. Commissioner Mike Cochrane said that former mayors and commissioners have chosen the right path, because it's resulted in people wanting to come to the town. “We do not create business,” Commissioner Dale Dalton said. “A lot of times people think we can control it, but we don't have that control.” Beverly Cannady believes town leaders can achieve smart growth by looking at development projects from the scope of how each will affect traffic flow. Doubling down on community activities and involvement is one way to keep Mint Hill feeling small, according to Jessi Healey. She cited outdated plans as an obstacle to positive growth in Mint Hill. Feedback from citizens is needed. Tony Long, who serves on the planning board, echoed Healey's thoughts on reviewing land-use plans. He believes development is spurred by people wanting to live in Mint Hill. He said the town needs affordable homes for retirement.
Patrick Holton believes Mint Hill needs to offer more activities to keep people in town rather than leaving it. He specifically mentioned recreational activities. He wants to ensure police and fire are properly staffed and retained. Mayoral candidate Karen Trauner would like to take a closer look at what developers can develop by-right (without zoning approval) once leaders decide if they're going to allow smaller lots or apartments or stick with larger lots. She said the parks and recreation department and the economic development committee could help stimulate community events and involvement to make Mint Hill continue to feel like a small town. Brad Simmons, who is also running for mayor, made the distinction that growth doesn't necessarily lead to higher taxes if controlled properly. He said it's important to get people in the room to discuss planning beforehand rather than after decisions are made. This requires communication. Commissioner Richard Newton, who is running for mayor, believes the town has done a great job of smart growth, noting the board has rejected some projects. Leaders need to be mindful of taxes, he said. “It's not easy sometimes but you can't take everything that comes to town,” he said, noting he'd like to see a bit more shopping in town. “You got to be smart about it.”
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A moment of parity The NCISAA playoff picture is a mess right now, but in a good way
T Providence junior middle hitter Madison Cail finishes a kill over top of an outstretched Ardrey Kell defender. Cail had a team-best seven blocks in the Panther win, which gave them an undefeated So. Meck 7 title and improved their record to 22-3 overall. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
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Panthers peaking at right time after AK sweep by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – When Providence beat Ardrey Kell the first time the two juggernaut volleyball teams met last month, Panthers coach Margaret Malone incentivized students with pizza and they came out in droves to witness the 3-0 win. Naturally, when the Panthers returned to The Castle on Ardrey Kell’s campus the Knights student section was packed into a playoff-like atmosphere. And there was a lot on the line. Aside from bragging rights between the players, many of who intermingle on club teams, Providence was 20-3 and set to be the unbeaten conference champs with a win. Ardrey Kell was 19-3, right on their heels and just a game back in conference. The student section was large and loud, and the Knights jumped out to an 8-2 lead in the opening set. Providence got to within 18-16 after a run but could get no closer as the Knights
went up 1-0. “Her senior leadership is incredible, and she “The environment can go one of two reminds me a lot of myself as a player, which ways,” said UNC Wilmington commit Sarah is great to coach,” Malone said. “She’s got a Knafeltz, a senior middle hitter. “One, it can spitfire attitude. She’s definitely a leader that’s intimidate you and you can get super nervous huge on our team and she sets the tone a lot. or the other way is you can get She knows this is it, so she’s super pumped up. Even though going to be playing with everythe crowd is mostly for the oth- To have us win the thing she has the next couple of er team, you can use it for you. conference and beat weeks.” Also, just looking at my other AK twice, this time in The Panthers got down in teammates and knowing I have their gym and after each set at least 4-1 early, but a libero I can count on for ener- they’ve been talking they fought back to win the gy and I know she’ll get the ball third set in a similar fashion about it, it’s very to the right spot. I think that’s as the second by fighting back what really high-level volleyball refreshing. from a big early deficit to win Providence is on top.” it late. is all about.” • Gabby LaPata The libero Knafeltz speaks of In the fourth set, the Knights is senior Ava LaPata, the setter raced out to an 8-3 lead and and heart and soul of the Panther attack. As held the advantage throughout until senior Providence won each of the last four points Emily Debe served out the final two points, of the second set to tie the match at 1, LaPata giving the Panthers their first lead of the set got pumped up and kept her team in control at 25-24 and closing out the Knights 3-1. The throughout this match and through the year, Malone said. see VOLLEYBALL, Page 3B
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Above: Sophomore setter Katie Cruise goes up for a put away in Providence’s 3-1 win over Ardrey Kell on Oct. 17. Top right: The Panthers converge on the court to celebrate their undefeated run through the So. Meck 7 and their season sweep of rival Ardrey Kell. Andrew Stark/MMHW photos
he NCISAA went to a three-tiered playoff system in 2017 as a way to level the playing field in the postseason, reduce blowouts and make the postseason games more competitive. It makes sense. There were too many games in years past that ended in 45-3 or similar scores with the dominant teams running over their counterparts. Since the switch, Providence Day has lost to Charlotte Christian in each of the first two seasons in Division I while Charlotte Latin (2017) and Country Day (2018) have claimed the Division II titles with less-than-stellar portfolios, including the Bucs entering the playoffs 5-5 before three wins gave them the title. This year, there will be none of that. “There’s a parity in our conference and our state association right now that I think is really unique,” Charlotte Christian coach Jason Estep said following his team’s 2714 win over previously unbeaten Charlotte Latin on Oct. 18. “Anybody can probably beat anybody on a given Friday night given the circumstances right now, and that makes for good football. Each year, there’s been a mega-monster sitting in this thing whether it’s been us, Latin, Country Day, Providence Day or whoever. Now everyone is back, which is unique.” To his point, the four Division I playoff teams from last year are having great seasons with two-time defending champ Christian (with a current 5-2 record), Providence Day (6-2), Christ School (4-3) and Trinity Christian (5-2) playing well. Providence Day and Charlotte Christian play each other this week in both teams’ regular season finale, so that outcome could clear up or further muddle the playoff picture. The loser could find themselves in Division II for the first time this season because of how well everyone else is playing. Country Day (8-1) and Charlotte Latin (7-1) play each other this week. The winner will join the see STARK, Page 5B
Football Super 7: Mustangs dominate as CISAA shakes out 1. Myers Park (8-0) Last week: No. 1 Result: Beat Hickory Ridge 52-14 This week: at East Meck (1-7) Each and every week starts with a recap of how all-everything quarterback Drake Maye did, but he’s the straw that stirs the Mustangs' high-energy drink. Maye, the Alabama recruit, completed all of his first nine attempts and finished 14-of-19 for 250 yards and four TDs. N.C. State commit Porter Rooks caught two of them and Texas A&M commit Moose Muhammad had the others. Those two often line up in tandem on the same side of the field, by the way, so good
luck to opposing defensive backs. Hickory Ridge, which entered 6-1 and as a perceived threat, was no match. This week, East Meck is coming off a 43-7 loss to winless Rocky River. They will have no shot here. The Eagles have scored 61 points through eight games and, with all seriousness, the Mustangs could outscore their season-long total, this game included, by themselves in this one. 2. Ardrey Kell (7-1) Last week: No. 2 Result: Beat Olympic 31-7 This week: at Berry (1-6)
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The Knights took awhile to get going, but once they did quarterback Jared Joseph and his teammates made their statement. Joseph threw three of his four touchdown passes in the decisive second half and finished the game with 347 yards passing on 33-of-46 attempts. Stephen Bauer, Cedric Gray and Kaci Seegars put the Olympic offense on lockdown even though they came into the game expecting to challenge the Knights for the top spot in the conference. This week, the Knights face a Berry team that hasn’t done much to this part of the season and should offer little resistance on both sides of the ball.
3. Country Day (8-1) Last week: No. 4 Result: Beat Christ School 13-7 This week: at Charlotte Latin (7-1) The Bucs move up to their highest position in the Super 7 since 2012 when Michael Radford was quarterbacking coach Drew Witman’s dad’s team, but the Bucs deserve it after they continued their resurgence with a grind-it-out win over a very good Christ School team. Russell Tabor ran for a touchdown and threw the game winner later in the third quarter to keep them in see SUPER 7, Page 4B
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HB 514 Remains a Bad Choice for Matthews Sean Strain’s recent editorial in this paper left out many key considerations in an attempt to undermine those candidate’s that do not support HB 514. To recap, the bill allows four towns, namely Matthews, Mint Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville to operate municipal charter schools. Mr. Strain’s remarks blur the lines between public charter schools and municipal charter schools. HB 514 gives municipalities the right to own and operate their own charter schools, something previously reserved only for nonprofit corporations. To be absolutely clear, I am not against public charter schools, I just do not believe Matthews should enter the school business. As I commented prior to the bill’s endorsement by our Board in a highly contested 4-3 vote last year, HB 514 is a bad idea for many reasons: 1) Just as I predicted, CMS has prioritized new school funding for those towns that did not endorse HB 514 because those municipalities have not indicated a desire to build their own autonomous schools. 2) By law, Matthews cannot incur debt to set up and run a municipal charter school. Let that sink in. Even though county and state funding follow the student, it would be impossible for the town to lease or build and maintain school infrastructure without a significant tax increase to pay for everything required up front. Cornelius recently came to this realization and has pulled back the town’s endorsement of HB 514. Do you favor getting taxed for CMS and municipal charter schools? How do other public charters make up for this shortfall? They highly encourage and in many cases mandate donations from parents. At one Lake Norman charter school the amount is $2400 per family. I suspect there is an expectation that the town would pick up any funding deficit. If not then only students of means could attend.
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4) Charters are not required to have buses, so all students would be driven to school resulting in more traffic. 5) Matthews children would be given placement priority at a municipal charter, leaving few if any seats for children from other communities. This means a Matthews’ charter school would be far less diversely populated than a comparable Charlotte-Mecklenburg school or even public charter school. Having our children attend diverse schools teaches them understanding during their most impressionable age. Fair criticism or not, but the establishment of municipal charter schools will paint the town in segregationist light. Is this the publicity we want for Matthews? 6) Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the municipal charter concept has not been vetted by important stakeholders, and especially those that live here. Few here had ever heard of HB 514 before it came up for a Town Board vote. Do Matthews’ residents want the town to own and operate schools? Comments at an April 28th, 2018 Vision Statement Workshop at Town Hall were overwhelmingly against the idea. Although certainly not perfect, multiple surveys attest to parents’ general satisfaction with CMS. HB 514 needs to be discussed openly and honestly with those with differing viewpoints so that all the facts are laid on the table. As of today, HB 514 has had absolutely zero benefit to our children and has greatly strained our relationship with the CMS Board. CMS and the town should work as partners for the benefit of our children, not as adversaries.
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end of the match featured huge defensive blocks from Knafelz and junior middle hitter Madison Cail, who finished with a game-high seven blocks and neutralized Ardrey Kell’s hard-hitting trio of attackers of Sania McCoy, Sydney Dorner and sophomore star Alexis Shelton. “We blocked at the point when we needed to block. We needed to get a block we ended up getting two really big ones right when the score was 20-20,” Malone said. “They did exactly what I said with the two key blocks at the end and that’s all listening and doing what you are being told.” While the blocks were big, the play of the night definitely came from Debe, a senior reserve who exemplifies what this team is about. After the game and her clinching serves, a few players shed tears of happiness for Debe and their win. “Debe is the kid that works hard every
day and gives it 100%. She was waiting four years for that moment and she did exactly what she was supposed to do there,” Malone said. “A kid like that deserves it 100%. She was the only person I talked to after the game because she deserved to be out there at the end of the game.” The Panthers are proving they belong, too. They are led by a host of attackers including Knafelz, Cail, Destiny Stewart, Gabby LaPata and Olivia Stephens. Alanna Harder, the team’s third-leading attacker, is due back from a concussion for the Panthers’ next game, making them even stronger up front. Katie Cruise and Ava LaPata help tie together a team that is now 21-3 overall and 12-0 in the So. Meck 7 entering their conference tournament. The Panthers will likely get a top six seed in the NCHSAA tournament that follows, but they’re primed to make a run and will be a tough out, especially at home where they are 9-1 this season. Malone said the Ardrey Kell win, on the
road in a tough environment, is similar to a playoff game and a great experience especially having to come from behind so often. “We’ve been here before and it’s OK,” she said. “The last time we played them we were down and it’s OK to be down. It’s a game of volleyball and a game of error, but the good thing is we were able to come back. I think we got a little bit better tonight as it went on, but I think there is a lot of room for us to progress and especially in our blocking position and making sure our middles know they are good enough to get there.” Ava LaPata, making the stretch run of their final season together with three other seniors, said now is the time to win and that’s something the Panthers plan on doing a lot of. “I’ve been playing with Sarah since my freshman season and playing with these girls forever,” LaPata said. “To have us win the conference and beat AK twice, this time in their gym and after they’ve been talking about it, it’s very refreshing. Providence is on top.”
Junior outside hitter Destiny Stewart reacts to a Providence point in the Panthers 3-1 win over Ardrey Kell. Stewart and the Panthers are 22-3 this season and expecting a favorable seed in the upcoming NCHSAA tournament. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
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line to move into Division I as a top seed after winning the Division II title last year. To do so, the Bucs are going to need to stave off rival Latin, who will be highly motivated after letting Charlotte Christian come back and beat them last week. 4. Providence Day (6-2) Last week: No. 5 Result: Beat Trinity Christian 38-19 This week: Charlotte Christian (5-2) I wrongly picked the Chargers to drop their third straight games against Fayetteville power Trinity Christian, but that was not the case at all as they scored 21 fourth-quarter points to break the game wide open. The Chargers regrouped and secured a huge win as Nickel Fields ran 24 times for 158 yards and two touchdowns and Cody Cater found Thomas Flynn and Davis Harry for touchdown receptions. That sets up a huge showdown with their fiercest rivals Charlotte Christian, who got back in the playoff picture by beating unbeaten Latin after the Hawks knocked off the Chargers last week. A win and Providence Day is a top seed in the Division I brackets, but a loss could be costly in a crowded playoff picture.
5. Butler (5-3) Last week: No. 6 Result: Beat Independence 23-15 This week: Hickory Ridge (6-2) The Bulldogs got quarterback Parrish Metzger back from injury, but continued to ride their ground attack with Jamal Worthy (20 rushes, 131 carries and a TD) as the main beneficiary. They didn’t play the perfect game, but got past their rivals in a game with heightened tensions after the Patriot field was vandalized before on Thursday night. It was a nice win, but this week they face a Hickory Ridge team that has played well until they were embarrassed last week against Myers Park. There is no love lost between these two teams despite their new conference affiliation. 6. Charlotte Christian (5-2) Last week: No. 7 Result: Beat Charlotte Latin 27-14 This week: at Providence Day (6-2) The Knights looked flat in the first half as they committed three turnovers and trailed Charlotte Latin 14-0. Then halftime happened and the Knights were the aggressor with JB Awolowo scoring a pair of touchdowns and Henry Rutledge wearing down a tiring defense. That win was huge after the Knights lost to Country Day earlier this season, but this week is bigger. The Chargers are their biggest rival
and looking to dethrone the Knights, but Charlotte Christian is healthy for the first time since opening night with Rutledge and quarterback Matthew Tuomala back from length injuries. 7. Charlotte Latin (7-1) Last week: No. 3 Result: Lost 27-14 to Charlotte Christian This week: Country Day (8-1) The Hawks looked oh-so-good in the first half as they created three turnovers and entered halftime with a 14-0 lead on the two-time defending champs. But hardly anything went right for them in the second half as turnovers, penalties and missed opportunities caused them to freefall in the rankings this week. The four-spot fall is harsh for a team that has looked great to this point, but this week’s matchup to close the regular season is huge. The loser of this game likely moves down to Division II while the winner will earn their right to play for the Division I title for the first time since the reclassification began following the 2017 season.
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Ardrey Kell (7-1) at Berry (1-6) Ardrey Kell is getting big plays from their defense and has a dynamic offense led by quarterback Jared Joseph and star receiver/linebacker Cedric Gray. Berry hasn’t had much go right this season and shouldn’t be much of a problem this week. Winner: Ardrey Kell Hickory Ridge (6-2) at Butler (5-3) Hickory Ridge got humbled in a bad loss to Myers Park last week, but the Ragin’ Bulls had Butler's number last season when they won 47-14 and they want second place in the conference. Butler struggled to throw the ball but has an impressive run game that will be put to the test. Winner: Butler Charlotte Catholic (4-3) at Parkwood (5-3) Charlotte Catholic has overcome the mid-season transfer of leading rusher Lamagea McDowell and has won two straight games via shutouts. Parkwood started the season 5-1 with quarterback Brock Cain leading the way but has dropped two straight. Winner: Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Christian (5-2) at Providence Day (6-2) Charlotte Christian made a big statement last week by defeating previously unbeaten Latin, but it’s really the first game since opening night they’ve been healthy. Providence Day avoided a three-game slide by staving off Trinity Christian, but the Chargers haven’t beaten Christian in 12 consecutive games, dating back to 2012. Winner: Charlotte Christian Country Day (8-1) at Charlotte Latin (7-1) This is a huge game for both upstart programs. Country Day has won four straight since losing to Providence Day with quarterback Russell Tabor accounting for both TDs last week. Charlotte Latin lost in a game last week in a tale-of-two-halves game against Christian. Theywould love a bounceback. Winner: Charlotte Latin Covenant Day (3-6) at Rabun Gap (7-2) Covenant Day looked great in their big win last week, rushing for over 330 yards and holding Hickory Grove to 39 yards of net total offense. This week is a much bigger challenge with Rabun Gap and quarterback Matt Linn. Winner: Rabun Gap Garinger (1-7) at Independence (4-4) Garinger got its first win of the season a couple of weeks ago but was manhandled by Porter Ridge last week. Independence may be without quarterback junior quarterback Arnold Taylor, but it likely won’t matter in this one. Winner: Independence
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Myers Park (8-0) at East Meck (1-7) The Myers Park defense is still allowing hardly anyone to score, and the offense can keep up with anyone if they ever needed to. East Meck has a win on their resume, but they won’t be adding to it this week. Winner: Myers Park Providence (3-5) at Harding (4-4) Providence has suddenly won two straight as they look to lean on their running attack and hopefully make a run like last year. Harding is coming off a win and is a dangerous team with new coach Vann Smith. Winner: Providence Rocky River (1-6) at Porter Ridge (5-3) Rocky River finally got in the win column last week after so many close calls, including taking Butler to overtime. Porter Ridge loves to run the ball, and if they get anything over 250 yards, they’re usually a good bet to win the game. Winner: Porter Ridge
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In a recent campaign ad John Higdon posed the question, “Why should you vote for me when things are going so well?” His only answer was that he can make things better. However, nearly all of Higdon’s campaign vision for Matthews is taken from the agenda Paul Bailey has been implementing during his time as Mayor. Here are a few examples of Higdon promising to work on things that Mayor Bailey is already implementing or has already done! Higdon says he is going to improve our relationship with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Mayor Bailey has already named Commissioner Jeff Miller to the CMS Educational Advisory Committee and he has lead the formation of the Matthews Education Advisory Committee. Mayor Bailey has served four years as an elected member of the CMS Board of Education and has a strong understanding of how to work in a positive way with the Board. Mayor Bailey will ensure the parents of Matthews have good choices for educating their children. Higdon says he’ll work to develop a formal plan to keep our tree canopy at current levels. When first elected, Mayor Bailey brought forth an initiative to work with Town staff to maintain our tree canopy above 50%. This is a lofty goal considering the massive tree loss we’ve had due to John Higdon voting for apartment developments. Higdon says he will encourage safe walking and biking yet has frequently spoken and voted against installing new sidewalks in town. Mayor Bailey continues to advocate for more sidewalks and multi-use paths.
I agree with Mayor Bailey!
I agree with Mayor Bailey!
Higdon says he wants to draw visitors to our town to patronize local business and sporting events. This is already happening under the Mayor’s leadership along with the Town’s Tourism Board and our partnership with the highly effective Red Brick Partnership.
e e r g a I ith w yor Higdon wants to meet regularly with state representatives Ma iley! to promote the town’s needs. Mayor Bailey has been doing a B this since elected and serves as a member of the Board of the North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition.
At a recent campaign forum, all three times Mayor Bailey answered a question first, John Higdon began his response by saying “I have to agree with Mayor Bailey on that one!” Thank you John for your repeated endorsement!
Paul Bailey has more than four times the experience of John Higdon. In fact, there is only one person on Town Council with LESS Experience than Higdon.
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