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CHARLOTTE – County commissioners will have plenty to talk about during their annual budget planning retreat, including the 2019 revaluation, the property tax rate and the next five years of capital improvements, Jan. 23 to 25 in Greensboro.
But dozens of community members also provided the nine-member board plenty to think about beforehand, as they explained what they'd like to see as budget priorities for fiscal year 2020. In a first for the board, commissioners sought feedback before beginning the budget-building process. During a Jan. 15 public
hearing, residents made the case for more funding for education and Griffin recreation. Arthur Griffin, a community advocate who served 17 years on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg see BUDGET, Page 6A
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CHARLOTTE – In what could be a crowded Democratic Primary field, Mecklenburg County Commissioner Trevor Fuller announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Jan. 22 before supporters at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture in Uptown. Fuller, who is serving his fourth term on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners as an at-large representative, is seeking the Senate seat currently held by incumbent Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Tillis is expected to seek re-election for a second term. Filing for the March 2020 primary begins in December. Fuller is the second Democrat to announce for the seat as Raleigh attorney Eva Lee declared her see FULLER, Page 6A
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ranks 109th among North Carolina's 115 school districts in terms of per pupil spending of state funding, and there's not a lot the district can do to change that. Leanne Winner, government relations director for the North Carolina School Boards AssociaTHE BUZZ tion, explained What people are how the state saying online funds school districts to the “Ah, the euphemisms that CMS is so fond Municipal Eduof. “Learning Cottagcation Advisory es.” Why not go to Committee on the opposite extreme Jan. 15 at Corand say “trailer nelius Town park.” Or just use Hall. the apolitical term: Winner said “mobile classrooms.” – Lynn Wilson via a that while we ofcomment on Charten think about lotte-Mecklenburg state funding in terms of follow- Board of Education's Facebook page. ing a child, the state makes 44 allotments to fund positions and services, with students serving only as part of the calculation. CMS doesn't qualify for allocations designated for low wealth counties or small districts. Smaller districts may have less turnover, resulting in longer tenured teachers that command higher salaries, she said. see CMS, Page 3A
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MATTHEWS – A mother and daughter living in pure disgust, even worse then some hobbits. Fleas, empty cans and possums crawling all over the place, becoming as common to the two women as dust on ceiling fans or on walls. These are the people and their living conditions depicted in Matthews Playhouse’s newest musical, “Grey Gardens.” The production covers the living conditions of Edith Ewing Beale and Edith “Little Edie” Beale, two recluses in a wealthy area of East Hampton, N.Y. in the early 1970s. The two women were once upper-class citizens related to Jacqueline Onassis, the widow of President John F. Kennedy.
Inspired by the 1975 documentary of the same name, the musical offers an entertaining and thought-provoking glimpse into their lives. It will also touch up on how they managed to sur- Baldwin vive on such a small amount of money for two years without basic utilities and an increasingly vagrant living environment. The role of "Little Edie" will be played by Nancy Sam, a Buffalo, N.Y. native who has been in Charlotte for two years. She has acted in previous productions (not involving Matthews Playhouse), such as “The House at Pooh Corner,” “SHOUT! The Mod Musical” and a production at Lancaster Opera House called, “Fiddler On The Roof.”
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Sam's background allows her to play dynamic characters, a term which accurately describes the Beales. She considers immersing herself into the role as a top priority – almost becoming the Sam character while on stage. She considers this to be one of her most challenging roles to date, partly due to how eccentric the Beales were. “When you have a documentary out about these people and it’s real, the audience will be looking for those mannerisms on stage,” Sam said. “It seems easy but it’s actually difficult … you have to be on point.” see MUSICAL, Page 3A
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Mint Hill Chamber announces board of directors MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce has welcomed its 2019 Board of Directors. Joy Greear, of Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, will serve as president of the executive board along with Tony Long, of Mint Hill Tool Rental, as immediate past president; Anna Granger, of 1st Choice Properties, as vice president; Tara Goodfellow, of Athena Consultants, as secretary; and Dave Martinson, of Create A Video, as treasurer. “2018 was an exciting year – one of growth, new members, new events and lots of great networking,” Greear said. “Our goal is to build on the momentum by partnering with the local business owners, local government officials and the board of directors to promote local businesses and showcase the great place Mint Hill is to live, work and play.” The chamber is welcoming three new firstterm directors, Jennifer Manchester of Suburban Properties, Kevin Mays of Mays Concepts, and Kim Rhodarmer of Servant’s Heart of Mint Hill. Other current members include Nate Huggins of Blessed Assurance Adult Care, Phil Angelo of Leisure Travel Experts, Colleen Rhyant of Atrium Health, Rick Peniston of Peniston-Deason Attorneys, Sandy Harrison of Photographic Elegance, Brian Mangum of Brightflow Technologies, and Robert Kinney. The chamber also recognized outgoing directors: Heath Tinsley of Charlotte Green Earth, Boyd Davis of BB&T Bank, and John Hurst.
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Police investigate multiple business break-ins MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department received a call from witnesses at 4:25 a.m. Jan. 15 saying a man was trying to kick in the front door of Massage Envy on Matthews Township Parkway. Officers found no visible damage, but they noticed the front glass door The Matthews Police broken out at Department describes the nearby Trop- the suspect as a six-foot ical Smoothie male of unknown race Café. and a medium build. He They also was last seen wearing a discovered the grey hoodie, as well as Jimmy John’s dark-colored sweatpants on Matthews and backpack. Photo Township Park- courtesy of MPD way had a broken front glass door. Call Det. Danielle Helms at 704-847-5555 with information about these cases.
Library offers English help MATTHEWS – Matthews Library offers free English as a second language tutoring three days a week. Tutoring is by appointment Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m. at 230 Matthews Station St. Call 704-416-5000, option 4, for details.
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CHARLOTTE – Bob McIntosh and Larry Shaheen Jr. have formed Carolina Revaluation Services, a joint venture between their law firms, to assist commercial and residential property owners with property revaluation appeals. The two firms have joined forces to help ensure every individual has the opportunity to speak with an attorney prior to appealing. They'll cover all counties in North Carolina undergoing revaluation.
“With an estimated 77 percent average increase in property valuations for commercial properties, we wanted to provide service to businesses, as well as individuals, impacted by the revaluations,” Shaheen said. Visit www.NCReval.com for details.
Spiritually inspired children's book creators discuss work MINT HILL – Author Jolene Joy Moss and illustrator Carlos Alvarez Cotera will discuss writing and illustrating the spiritually inspired child’s book, “Emmalina and Papa's Healing Hand,” at the next Mint Hill Arts monthly demonstration. Moss, of Charlotte, is an award-winning children's book author of more than eight books. She seeks to capture the everyday magic of life in her words and illustrations, as well as pass them on as a legacy to our children. Cotera, of Gastonia, is an award-winning artist and teacher. He has explored many mediums, but is primarily a painter. He is also the author of “I Am: This One Life,” which recounts his own spiritual journey. The free presentation starts at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Mint Hill Arts Gallery, 11025 Lawyers Road.
Historical society meets at new Novant hospital MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at the Novant Health Mint Hill Hospital, where town history is displayed on murals. Members will elect new new trustees to the society's Class of 2021 and present the Historic Preservation Award for the place commonly known as the Dolph Black home. His parents, James and Julia Black, built the working dairy farm. The public is welcome to attend at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 in the community room of Novant Health Mint Hill Hospital, 8201 Healthcare Loop. Call 704-573-0726 for details.
Congresswoman Adams has notable month CHARLOTTE – The New York Times featured Alma Adams on the cover of a Jan. 17 special section commemorating a record 131 women sworn into Congress this month. Adams was one of 27 women chosen for regional cover photos for the special section. The month has been busy for Adams. She participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Charlotte on Jan. 19, as well as called for President Donald Trump to end the government shutdown on Jan. 9. She was also nominated to the House Financial Services Committee, which she said puts her “on the frontlines of the fight to protect consumers and to make housing more affordable.”
WeLoveU volunteers clean up Albemarle Road CHARLOTTE – More than 25 volunteers from the International WeLoveU Foundation collected 19 bags of trash Jan. 20 along a onemile stretch of Albemarle Road in partnership with Keep Charlotte Beautiful. The activity was part of WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement, an effort to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection amid climate change. “By educating and encouraging a community of volunteers, we believe the efforts put into our environment today will benefit those who will come in the future,” said Rebecca Parker, spokeswoman of WeLoveU on the East Coast. Visit www.weloveuusa.org for details.
Network your way to a job MATTHEWS – Victoria Chopra, a business development leader in the region, will explain how to network more effectively while looking for work in an upcoming workshop. The workshop, “Job Seeking: Networking Basics,” takes place 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St. Register by visiting www.cmlibrary.org/calendar or calling 704-416-5000.
Chamber offers scholarships MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships. The one-time scholarships are available to a male and female who plan to attend a twoor four-year college and live within the incorporated limits of Mint Hill. Factors include academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and community service. Visit www.minthillchamberofcommerce. com for applications. They are due March 15.
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Younger sibling worries about being shut out of will Dear Attorney, My late mother's original will divided assets more or less evenly between my brother and me. Prior to her passing, she changed her will significantly and executed a new estate plan. The new will essentially gave control of the estate to my brother. My mother suffered from dementia and I have concerns that my brother manipulated her to gain control of the estate. What can I do about this?– Worried Sibling
While the state is primarily responsible to provide current expenses for school districts, county government is responsible for funding capital dollars, according to Winner. “Those lines have gotten very blurry through the years,” she said. “Across the state, we spend over $3 billion in local dollars for current expense. If that money could be spent on capital instead, we would not have a school construction problem in this state, which is currently sitting at $8 billion.” Mecklenburg County voters passed a $922 million bond referendum in 2017, but CMS has identified more than $2 billion in pressing capital needs. Such needs include building new schools in fast growing areas and renovating aging buildings. School board member Ericka Ellis-Stewart wants to compare the percentage of local tax dollars that counties provide to school districts. If CMS is far off, additional local funding could help CMS close the gap on its construction needs. “Most school districts in the state also have locally paid teachers, because the allotment from the state is not enough to cover all their classrooms and because children do not also come in neat little packages of 16, 17, 18 students,” Winner said. Districts tend to pay their least experienced teachers with local dollars, because they are cheaper, she added. CMS spends $2,493.60 per pupil from local dollars. That ranks 26th highest in the state, with the average at about $2,306.31 and the highest being Chapel Hill/Carrboro spending $6,234.92. CMS spends $9,178.36 per pupil when you factor local, state and federal dollars, which ranks 90th among the 115 districts. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools created the Municipal Education Advisory Committee to communicate with municipalities about growth patterns, capital needs and safety, said committee chair Elyse Dashew. “By coming to understand the parameters, complexities and nuances in which schools and school systems operate, we're
Dear Worried Sibling, If you have questions about the validity of your mother’s will, you should consider a will caveat. A caveat challenges the will itself and can be raised for many reasons. One reason that you identified is that the testator (your mother) was not mentally competent to execute a new will. Other grounds for caveat include absence of one of the formalities of execution, undue influence, forgery, prior revocation, mistake and fraud. A beneficiary begins the caveat process by filing a petition with the clerk of court. This About F. Lee Weaver petition lays out the reasons for challenging F. Lee Weaver, Esq. is an estate planning the probate of the will. Once the caveat is and corporate law attorney at Weaver | filed, the matter is transferred to superior Budd, Attorneys at Law. To schedule a concourt. The caveator (person challenging the sultation with him, call 704-841-0760. will) must serve the caveat on all interested parties to the estate. Your attorney will be influence) must be established by the “greatmore familiar with the required rules of civil er weight of the evidence.” This basically procedure and probate law that govern this means the jury must find that the deficiency proceeding. is more likely than not to have existed. There The next step is to hold what is called an are numerous factors to show undue influalignment hearing. Here, too, it is required ence or lack of capacity to execute a will. that notice of the hearing be served on all There are filing deadlines you should be interested parties. At the hearing, parties aware of. Under North Carolina law, a cavemay appear and side with the caveator or the at must be filed within three years of the appropounder (the one trying to probate the plication for probate. Beneficiaries who are will). If an interested party does not appear minors or incompetent will have three years at the alignment hearing, that person will be from the time they are no longer minors or dismissed from the matter. However, that incompetent. This could potentially extend party will still be bound by any judgment or the life of a caveat challenge. settlement of the case. A caveat can be a difficult but necessary The alignment hearing is the first step. process to ensure your mother's final wishes Following this, the caveat will proceed are carried out. Be sure your attorney has all much like a lawsuit. During this time, many the information he or she needs to accomaspects of the estate administration will be plish this. put on hold until the dispute is resolved. Disclaimer: The information contained in This includes distributions to beneficiaries. this article is general in nature and not to be Ultimately, the matter will go to trial unless taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attora settlement is reached among the interested ney-client relationship between the reader and MUSICAL parties who were not dismissed. F. Lee Weaver or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at (continued from page 1A) A jury will resolve the matter if it's not Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print settled. The deficiency (for example, undue to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts Edith Ewing Beale will be played by Paula Baldwin, a theater arts teacher at IndeMainstage Productions Presents pendence High School. Like Sam, Baldwin is no stranger to the stage, having acted in high school and in bigger productions. Her acting credits include “Blanche” in “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Mother Superior” in “Sister Act.” Baldwin has two degrees in theater and A Comedy by Allison Gregory performed professionally for about 16 years Based on the Books before accepting a position in North CarJunie B. Jones Is Not a Crook olina. This led to her taking a break from and acting for a while, but she later returned Junie B. Jones Loves to the stage because of her ‘addiction’ to Handsome Warren theater. by Barbara Park Baldwin also considers this to be one of her most challenging roles. She believes those who watch the documentary will be the most aware of the Beales' lives and the most critical of the production. The documentary, directed by Albert Maysles, was made public in 1975 due to the coverage of the Beales’ lives by both the National Enquirer and New York Magazine. These publications heard about the Beales due to failed inspections by the Suffolk County Health Department, which
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the Beales coined as “raids.” In the documentary, the Beales were completely open to the camera, showing exactly how their days were and giving people a glimpse into the deteriorating condition of the mansion. Before the film’s release, Jacqueline Onassis and her sister gave the Beales money to rebuild the house, so it would not fail inspections any longer. The documentary also inspired an award-winning made-for-TV movie in 2009, with Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange taking the two main roles. While the story of the Beales is unusual regarding their wealthy family history, it is a point in history that people can observe and appreciate. Notwithstanding, the fact that the mother and daughter ignored their problems to a point where it might cause them physical harm, observers of the film and musical can realize how badly some people can choose to live.
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Reviewing attendance figures CMS shared with the committee a presentation it gave to the school board in November on school capacity. Charlotte schools educate 1,489 students from Matthews (1,017 via home assignment and 142 via school choice) and 198 students from Mint Hill (144 via home assignment and 54 via school choice). Sixty-five percent of the 5,908 students attending school in Matthews live in Matthews. About 34 percent of the student population lives in Charlotte (1,591 via home assignment and 429 by school choice). About 9.7 percent of the 4,372 students attending Mint Hill Schools actually live in Mint Hill. Charlotte claims 68.6 percent of that (2,800 via home assignment and 201 by school choice). Matthews has 21.1 percent (910 via home school and 12 via school choice). Akeisha Craven-Howell, associate superintendent for school choice, mentioned two takeaways from this data. First, school choice is important for the district. Staff wants students to choose schools or programs that align with their interests, whether that is medical sciences or Japanese. Second, the county, particularly Charlotte, is experiencing significant demographic shifts. “We may have built a school in one place, because that was a population center at one time, but now population are shifting,” Craven-Howell said, noting some schools may also be close to municipal boundaries. Matthews Commissioner Jeff Miller and Ellis-Stewart both had questions about the costs of mobile classrooms and how they translate to brick and mortar schools. School staff sought more time after the meeting to pull accurate numbers for them.
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3 strategies for helping distressed young people become more resilient Is the United States facing an epidemic of lost and distressed youth who struggle to handle the daily challenges of life? Statistics say yes. The suicide rate for young people is on the rise, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Despite such troubling statistics, there are ways to better prepare young people so they can bounce back from the trials that life throws at them, said Dr. Kim Metcalfe, a retired professor of early childhood education and psychology, and author of “Let’s Build ExtraOrdinary Youth Together” (www.xtraordinaryyouth.com). “Children need much more than love, food, clothing, shelter and electronic devices,” Metcalfe said. “They need to be armed with the ability to be resilient so they can navigate through childhood and into adulthood, dealing with adversity, trauma, tragedy and other significant sources of stress. We know the traits of emotionally resilient people and we know the types of experiences and opportunities that youth need to develop these traits.” Resilient individuals don’t see themselves as victims, even though sometimes they are, she said. They refuse to play the blame
game, and they know how to intercede on their own best behalf. Resilient individuals view setbacks as challenges that they are capable of addressing successfully. They feel hopeful rather than helpless. For Metcalfe, helping distressed young people is a mission. Her daughter committed suicide in 2012, so Metcalfe speaks both as a professional and as a mother who has suffered a loss. Metcalfe offers suggestions for parents and others on ways they can help build resilience in young people so they know they can handle the situation when life becomes difficult: • Give them opportunities to self-regulate. Self-regulation is when you are able to take control of your thinking, your decisions and your behavior. If you want your children to develop the skill of self-regulation, Metcalfe said, you must provide them opportunities where they are required to stop and think about the consequences of those decisions and behaviors. That means you can’t make all their decisions for them. • Use missteps, mistakes and disappointments as learning opportunities. The next time your adolescent does something you aren’t thrilled about, Metcalfe said, try asking them questions such as, “What other
choice could you have made?” Use follow-up questions, such as: “If you made that choice, what do you think might have happened?” “Is there another choice or option you could have considered?” • Model the resilience you want to see in them. One way to build more resilience in a teenager is to make certain you are modeling the behavior you want to see. They notice how you handle challenging situations. “If you have a difficult time bouncing back from setbacks, then it makes sense that your teens will have difficulty, too,” Metcalfe said. “Modeling for our youth what we want to develop in them is very powerful. Resilient people are able to cope with challenges, weather the storms in life, and work successfully through setbacks to reach their goals and make their dreams come true.” “People like to say that kids are resilient,” Metcalfe said. “That’s not always true. In fact, it’s often not true. But they can develop the thinking habits and skills to live through adversity and recover in ways that allow them to live the lives they were born to live and do in life what they were born to do.”
BBB releases top five scams of 2018 CHARLOTTE – The Better Business Bureau serving Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina has identified the top five scams of 2018. Skyrocketing to the top are scams that include online purchases. Helping escalate these scams are fake websites that continue to evolve and pop-up everywhere touting deeply discounted prices and too-goodto-be-true offers. According to experts, 1.4 million fake websites are created every month, with criminals replacing some of these web-
sites every few hours. By doing this, cyber criminals make it difficult for web crawlers to find their fraudulent pages and block them. “We consistently warn consumers about fake websites and shopping online, and remind them that if a price looks too good to be true, it probably is” says Tom Bartholomy, president of the Better Business Bureau serving Southern Piedmont and Western NC. “Scammers have been doing such a great job building fake websites with enticing offers, that often
times it’s difficult to tell that it’s fraudulent at first glance.” Below is a look at the top five scams of 2018. 1. Online Purchases – Feature a convincing website or online offer that leave customers spending lots of money without the product(s) they ordered. 2. Employment Scams – Offers to work from home might sound great, but often times they’re not. Receiving checks in the mail and being asked to forward them on to another address, or playing a middle-man
CRIME SCENE The Matthews Police Department reported the following incidents Jan. 7 to 13: Alcohol • 1400 block of East John Street: DWI, reckless driving and speeding. Jan. 8 • 2700 block of Williams Road: DWI. Jan. 9 • 9900 block of East Independence Boulevard: DWI. Jan. 10 • 10100 block of East Independence Boulevard: DWI and speeding. Jan. 11 • 300 block of East John Street: DWI, urinate in public and indecent exposure. Jan. 11 • 7900 block of Greylock Ridge Road: DWI, reckless driving and speeding. Jan. 12 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 1800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Vehicle parts /accessories stolen. Jan. 8 • 100 block of South Freemont Street: Money stolen. Jan. 10 • 1600 block of Pleasant Plains Road: Purse, wallet, photography equipment and cell phone stolen. Jan. 13 Drugs • 300 block of East John Street: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Jan. 11 • 300 block of East John Street: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Jan. 11 Forgery/Fraud • 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Prescription fraud. Jan. 7 • 14300 block of Springwater Drive: Obtaining property by false pretenses. Jan. 7 • 7500 block of Greylock Ridge Road: Identity theft. Jan. 7 • IHOP, 9253 E. Independence Blvd.: Defrauding innkeeper. Jan. 8 • 300 block of Walnut Point Drive: Social Security fraud. Jan. 9 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: identity theft. Jan. 9
• Home Depot, 1837 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Credit card/ATM fraud. Jan. 11 • 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Counterfeiting/forgery. Jan. 12 • 1400 block of Reverdy Lane: Financial identity fraud. Jan. 12 Property Damage • 300 block of Crestdale Road: Enclosure for dumpster damaged. Jan. 7 • 1900 block of McKirland Court: Damage to vehicle. Jan. 8 • 2700 block of Royal Commons Lane: Damage to vehicle. Jan. 13 Thefts • Kindred Auto, 10940 E. Independence Blvd.: Vehicle stolen. Jan. 7 • U.S. Post Office, 301 E. John St.: Theft involving structure and mail. Jan. 7 • Kohls, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Robot vacuum, shoes, clothes and jewelry stolen. Jan. 7 • Kohls, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Watch and ear buds with speaker stolen. Jan. 10 • Kohls, 9617 E. Independence Boulevard: Sweatshirts. Jan. 12 • Academy Sports, 2314 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Clothes stolen. Jan. 13 • 8900 block of Scenic Drive: Vehicle stolen. Jan. 13 Warrant for Arrest • 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 7 • 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 8 • 1100 block of Gateshead Lane: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 8 • 1200 block of Sam Newell Road: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 9 • 10100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Warrant for arrest. Jan. 9 Other • 500 block of Matthews
Township Parkway: Fictitious registration plate and failure to register vehicle. Jan. 8 • 300 block of East John Street: Fictitious plate. Jan. 11 • 9700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving during revocation. Jan. 13 The Mint Hill Police Department reported the following incidents Jan. 7 to 13: Alcohol • 9900 block of Lawyers Road: DWI and expired registration. Jan. 7 • 8000 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: DWI and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Jan. 8 Assault/Threats • 15500 block of Thompson Road: Simple assault and damage to property. Jan. 8 • 7400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Communicating threats. Jan. 9 • 5300 block of Quail Ridge Drive: Simple assault. Jan. 12 Drugs • 13100 block of Plentywood Drive: Possession of schedule VI controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Jan. 12 Forgery/Fraud • 12700 block of Hashanli Place: False pretenses/con game. Jan. 7 • 6900 block of Wilson Grove Road: Identity theft. Jan. 10 Hit & Run • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road: Hit & run. Jan. 7 • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Hit & run. Jan. 9 Thefts • 7000 block of Ravenglass Lane: Larceny. Jan. 12 Other • 8500 block of Willhill Road: Order for arrest. Jan. 8 • 11900 block of Center Drive: Domestic violence protection order violation. Jan. 9 • 4900 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Warrant. Jan. 11 • 8400 block of Fairview Road: Order for arrest. Jan. 12
of sorts, is also very common. 3. Fake Checks/Money Orders – A victim receives a check in the mail for much more than expected and is then told to cash the check, keep some of the money and send the rest back or to another person. In reality, the check is fake, and the victim is on the hook for the entirety of the funds. 4. Phishing – Includes a series of fake emails requesting money or personal information. 5. Tax Collection – Scammers pretend to be from the IRS. They call and say the victim will be arrested if they don’t pay their back taxes immediately.
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Promising Pages founder leaves leadership role CHARLOTTE – Kristina Cruise has stepped down as CEO of Promising Pages, a charity she founded eight years ago. Promising Pages has upcycled more than 600,000 books to underserved children across the Charlotte area and established more than 50 partnerships with other organizations. “Many people have a great idea, but few have the courage and drive to actually bring it to fruition,” said Ed Rosenblatt, interim board co-chair. “As anyone that has met her knows, Kristina’s passion is contagious. Her passion is at the core of this organization and will continue to motivate us to serve our community’s disadvantaged children.” The organization will continue under the leadership of its president, Eric Law. While Cruise will take time off to focus on herself and her family, she will continue to advocate for the organization. “While we will miss her greatly, through her vision, Kristina has created a legacy that will continue to grow, expand and get books into the hands of children who need them,” said Kristin Prentice, interim board co-chair. Cruise thanked all who helped the organization along the way, specifically mentioning her friend of 25 years, Kent Moss, who passed away last month at age 40. “Together we share a legacy in Promising Pages, a legacy that will last for generations and better this world in ways that we can only begin to imagine right now,” she said.
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Monroe Expressway nets 1M transactions in first month But what does that mean? by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
Ninety percent of the traffic on the Monroe Expressway consists of traditional vehicles, according to the N.C. Turnpike Authority. The remaining 10 percent are three- and four-axle vehicles, which are semi-trucks and trucks with trailers. Paul Nielsen/MMHW photo
MONROE – The Monroe Expressway recorded more than a million transactions in its first month of operation, according to the N.C. Turnpike Authority. The highway opened to traffic Nov. 27 after nearly three decades of discussions, planning and construction. The west end of the four-lane electronic toll road begins just past the U.S. 74 interchange with I-485 near the Mecklenburg-Union County line and runs 18 miles through Union County before ending near Marshville. There are six full interchanges and two partial interchanges near the end of the 65-mph highway. Three of the interchanges are in Monroe and two are in Indian Trail. The toll road can save at least 15 to 20 minutes on average while avoiding 25 traffic signals along U.S. 74. Studies before the road opened showed about half of the current traffic that travels on U.S. 74 will eventually use the expressway. Before the expressway opened, about 20 percent of the traffic on U.S. 74 was commercial truck traffic. In its first month of operation, the expressway was averaging about 60,000 transactions a day with a high of about 65,000 around Christmas. A transaction is recorded every time a vehicle travels under one of the seven toll gantries along the highway. If every vehicle drove the entire length of the expressway, then about 8,600 vehicles are using the Monroe Expressway daily. The N.C. Turnpike Authority said 90 percent of the vehicles traveling on the new road are traditional passenger vehicles. The remaining 10 percent are three- and four-axle vehicles, which are semi-trucks and trucks with trailers. “In the first month, truck traffic on the Monroe Expressway is outpacing the early months on the Triangle Expressway,” said N.C Turnpike Authority Communications Manager Carly Olexik. About 30 percent of the transactions occurring on the Monroe Expressway are
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Enabling all residents to access all park and recreation service has proven benefits to upward economic mobility and to improve public health, especially in these vulnerable communities.”
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Board of Education, compared strategic sourcing in education to learning how to do laundry. Griffin said that if whites aren't white enough and colors are dull, you ask your mother for help. But when it comes to effectively educating children, some ignore lessons learned, repeat the same cycles and expect the same results. Strategic sourcing allows you to take a look at each step of the cycle. “Strategic sourcing, if done right, leverages your investment, stimulates collaboration and best practices and can foster an education ecosystem of excellence for all children,” Griffin said. Justin Parmenter, a teacher at Waddell Language Academy, thanked the county for increasing the local salary supplement by 7 percent last year, as well as investing in support services. Parmenter said social workers and school psychologists are in reactive mode because they are buried under paperwork and enormous caseloads. He challenged leaders to make local salary supplements the highest in the state, surpassing Wake and Carrboro counties. Cheryl Milam, of the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg, credited commissioners for funding 600 additional Pre-K seats and reducing the number of children on the child care subsidy waiting list. Wait lists still exist, she said, noting 6,500 4-year-olds would enroll in universal Pre-K if it was available this fall. George Beckwith, chief financial officer at National Gypsum, said the return on investment for Pre-K will continue to pay off for many years to come. “MECK Pre-K and quality early education help provide the basic early language reading and math skills that children in poverty may not
Multiple residents have lobbied county commissioners to invest in parks and greenways. MMHW file photo
have access to otherwise,” Beckwith said. “It's not the fault of these children and it's not the fault of their loving parents for the situation they were born into.” Heidi Pruess, of the Mecklenburg Parks & Recreation Commission, encouraged the county to adopt her group's recommended action items, including the creation of a new parks and recreation master plan and fully fund 2008 bond projects by 2023. She also called for adequate staffing, noting the county is 80 people short of comparable parks and rec departments. Peter Engels, of the Mecklenburg Parks & Recreation Commission, asked leaders to remove cost barriers in accessing parks and programming, such as creative art, computer programming, gardening, family budgeting, health assessments and referrals. “Enabling all residents to access all park and recreation service has proven benefits to upward economic mobility and to improve public health especially in these vulnerable communities," he said. Doug Burnett, a board member for Greenways for Mecklenburg, offered several actions the county can take in completing the remaining 150 miles of the greenway network
by 2035, including providing a least an additional $3 million in dedicated annual funding starting in 2020 for design and construction. He also called for moving up start dates in the 2019-20 plan, adding staff to greenway acquisition and project management, and striving to complete 10 miles of greenway annually. Burnett said the county needs to act now, as the cost of building a greenway mile has grown from $800,000 per mile in 2010 to $1.75 million today. Sam Spencer, a representative on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission, wanted to see county leadership make efforts to fight man-made climate change, while members of Moms Demand Action advocated for commissioners to support initiatives to prevent gun violence. The retreat will be held Jan. 23 to 25 at the Grandover Hotel & Conference Center in Greensboro. Commissioners chose to go out of town to minimize distractions and get to know each other better. Four of the nine members are new to their roles. The county intends to stream most of the retreat, with the exception of meals and team-building exercises.
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candidacy last year. Fuller railed against the toxic political environment in Washington D.C. and Tillis’ support of President Donald Trump in front of several dozen supporters, including fellow Commissioners Vilma Leake and Mark Jerrell, who both spoke on Fuller’s behalf. “It’s time for a change. It’s time for us to reclaim our state,” Fuller said. “We need someone in the U.S. Senate that will stand up for North Carolina, speak out for our nation, restore dignity to our country. We don’t have to stand by while our state is held back by fear and division. We the people have the power. “Now is the time to bring Thom Tillis home. We have a U.S. senator who refuses to stand up for North Carolinians and instead stands up for whatever this errant president wants to do.” Fuller touched on many issues ranging from affordable health care for all, affordable housing, raising the minimum wage and sensible immigration reform but he said education should be a top priority. Fuller said improved education should begin with universal Pre-K and that an investment in early education will pay big dividends down the line. As a commissioner, Fuller helped start a universal pre-kindergarten program in the county that began this school year. The board of commissioners voted for a three-quarters of a cent property tax increase to fund the program. “This is an investment that we must make,” Fuller said. “We are paying the cost when our children are not reading at grade level in the third grade. We are paying the cost when our children are graduating from high school without the skills they need. We are paying for it over and over again when our children go to community
colleges and they need remedial courses.” Fuller also criticized Tillis and the Republicans for trying to end the Affordable Care Act, or Obama Care, without offering an alternative. “Health care is a right for all Americans,” Fuller said. “We need to improve the Affordable Care Act. We need to make sure that the Affordable Care Act covers even more people. We need to expand Medicaid in North Carolina. We see rural hospitals that are going out of business. We have seen jobs lost to other states because we have not expanded Medicaid.” Fuller, 52, was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. He and his three younger sisters were raised by their single mother. He later earned his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College and his law degree from Georgetown University. Fuller has been a practicing attorney for more than 22 years and is currently president of the Fuller Law Firm. He and his wife, Camille, have two children. “We grew up in poverty,” Fuller said of his childhood. “But what we did have was my mom’s fierce determination that everyone of us would get a good education, and she was right. She knew then that we still know today that education is the key out of poverty. I am living proof.” Jerrell said Fuller’s upbringing and background will be an asset in the U.S. Senate. “Now is the time for leadership that will move us forward and not take is back,” Jerrell said. “Now is the time for leadership that will bring people together and not tear us apart. Now is the time to choose inclusion over exclusion. Now is the time for Trevor Fuller.” Find us on Twitter to hear Trevor Fuller talk about increasing health-care access and reforming immigration. @mmhweekly
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Lions name Cory new tennis program head ming designed for even the youngest Lions,” Covenant Day athletic director Sherry Kapelar said in a release. Cory has more than 22 years experience and is a certified USPTA Elite Professional and holds Level-1 coaching certifications from the USPTA, RPT and USTA. He also has extensive experience as a director of tournaments, camps, clinics and developmental programming for the city of Tallahassee as well as at the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center in Williamsburg, Va.
“As an Elite Professional with the USPTA, coach Cory has a track record of leading and mentoring athletes in a manner that is consistent with the mission of Covenant Day School,” Kapelar said. “His passion, combined with his 20-plus years of coaching experience, building relationships with athletes and building programs will serve our students well as we transition into a new era of Covenant Day School tennis.” Cory will begin his duties with Covenant Day immediately.
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MATTHEWS – Covenant Day announced Jan. 18 the hiring of Matt Cory as the new boys and girls tennis coach. Cory will replace George Cory Wolbers, who led the Lions to unchartered success in both the boys and girls programs. Wolbers resigned in Novem-
ber to take a year-round position in Sarasota, Fla. Cory comes to Covenant Day from Providence Plantation Racquet & Swim Club, where he served as the head teaching pro and director of developmental programming for both juniors and adults. “I look forward to not only the boys and girls in our varsity programs growing under the leadership of coach Cory, but also the lower and middle school students who will have a chance to develop through program-
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Carmel Christian’s Marten Maide traps Independence’s Andra McKee on the baseline in the Patriots 58-57 overtime win Jan. 19. He finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Andrew Stark/MMHW photos
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MATTHEWS – After an uncharacteristically shaky stretch early in the second half, star Independence senior point guard Raja Milton regrouped when it mattered most propelling the Patriots past highly regarded Carmel Christian 58-57 in overtime of a battle between two heavyweights that ended the four-game MLK Showcase on Jan. 19. Nearly 30 minutes before the finale of the tournament tipped, fans lined both sides of the bleachers and the stage area overlooking the court was filled three or four deep. By the tip, it was an enthusiastic standing-room-only crowd that cheered both teams with both student sections loud and well represented. The Cougars entered the game with the slight edge. They were 24-1 and ranked in most national polls - they were 28th in Max-
preps.com’s national poll and 41st in Ballislife.com’s - and had begun the season 20-0 after winning the NCISAA 2A title and handing the Patriots their only loss in Independence's own title run a season ago. The Cougars scored the game’s first bucket and led 5-4 early, but wouldn’t go ahead again until leading 44-42 late in the third quarter. In the middle, the Patriots were the aggressor, turning that early 5-4 deficit into a 16-7 lead midway through the first quarter. “Last year everyone knows it was our only loss in our state championship run, so coming in here we had a chip on our shoulder and we were ready to play,” said senior Andra’ McKee, who scored seven of his 11
Patriot Andra McKee splits Cougar defenders Marten Maide (1) and Myles Pierre (11).
points in the first half and bothered Cougar star DeAngelo Epps and Donovan Gregory defensively in the first half. “We sat down in the locker room without the coaches before the game and we said we were going to go see THRILLER, Page 3B
Panthers on top of area Wells Fargo standings by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Providence is leading the way for area schools as the Panthers open second in the So. Meck 7 Wells Fargo Cup fall standings, which were released by the NCHSAA on Jan. 16. Providence is only trailing rival Ardrey Kell by two points for the top spot after the fall season. Independence is slightly ahead of Butler in the Southwestern 4A, but both sit quite far behind leader Myers Park while Rocky River
was a non-factor. The Wells Fargo Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, recognizes the schools that achieve the best overall athletic performance within each of the state’s four classifications and within their individual conferences. Wells Fargo, and before Wachovia, has sponsored the conference awards program since 1980. In most conferences, points are awarded based on participation and standings in conference play. Each conference determines its own method of awarding points. In the So. Meck 7, the Panthers were forti-
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If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in North Carolina, this message is primarily for you. When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or daughter, cheer (until) your heart’s content, enjoy the camaraderie that high school sports offer and have fun. But when it comes to verbally criticizing game officials or coaches, cool it. Make no mistake about it. Your passion is admired, and your support of the hometown team is needed. But so is your self control. Yelling, screaming and berating the officials humiliates your child, annoys those sitting around you, embarrasses your child’s school and is the major contributing reason North Carolina has is experiencing shortage of high school officials. It’s true. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Sports Officials, more than 75 percent of all high school officials say “adult behavior” is the primary reason they quit. And 80 percent of all young officials hang up their stripes after just two years of whistle blowing. Why? They don’t need your abuse. Plus, there’s a ripple effect. There are more officials over 60 than under 30 in many areas. And as older, experienced officials retire, there aren’t enough younger ones to replace them. If there are no officials, there are no games. The shortage of licensed high school officials is severe enough in some areas of the country that athletic events are being postponed or canceled — especially at the freshman and JV levels. Research confirms that participation in high school sports and activities instills a sense of pride in school and community, teaches lifelong lessons like the value of teamwork and self-discipline and facilitates the physical and emotional development of those who participate. So, if the games go away because there aren’t enough men and women to officiate them, the loss will be infinitely greater than just an “L” on the scoreboard. It will be putting a dent in your community’s future. If you would like to be a part of the solution to the shortage of high school officials, you can sign up to become a licensed official at www.HighSchoolOfficials.com. Que Tucker is commissioner of NCHSAA. Karissa Niehoff is executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations. Sports editor's note: I’ve seen parents acting badly on a near nightly basis whether it’s football, tennis, soccer, volleyball or anything in between. I’ve written on the topic of bad parental involvement before, but here it is from the top. Parents, please take a moment to consider this. It happens everywhere - in public and private schools big and small – and it’s one of the very few things wrong with high schools sports, in my opinion. And, it’s now leading to referee shortages.
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Butler boys girls third at SW4A swim meet; Myers Park dominates
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MATTHEWS – The Butler boys and girls swim teams both placed third at the Southwestern 4A swim meet on Jan. 11, but couldn’t keep up with Myers Park, who nearly swept the event but did win 23 of the 24 races. The Mustang girls were led by Liza Whitmore and Janie Smith, who both swam new conference meet record times. Whitmore swam 2:07.86 to break the conference meet record in the 200-meter individual medley. She also won the 100 breaststroke. Smith set a new conference record in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.38 seconds, and also won the 100 butterfly. The other Mustang girls who took first included Olwyn Bartis (200 freestyle and 100 freestyle), Rowan Bartis (500 freestyle) and Amelia Steffens (100 backstroke). The Mustang girls also placed first in the 200 freestyle (Olwyn Bartis, Smith, Katherine Ku and Whitmore); in the 400 freestyle (Claire Russell, Alexandra Xerras, Carolyn Goins and Katelyn Powell); and in the 200 medley relays (Russell, Olwyn Bartis, Smith and Whitmore). The Mustang girls also had a number of runners-up including Rowan Bartis (200 freestyle), Ryan Watts (50 freestyle), Steffens (100 butterfly), Xerras (100 freestyle), Goins (500 freestyle) and Russell (100 backstroke). In addition, the 400 freestyle relay team of Katherine Luh, Bronwyn Campbell, Steffens and Watts placed second. Jack Walker swam 1 minute, 43.26 seconds to break the meet record in the 200 freestyle relay and also set the conference meet record in the 500 freestyle relay with a time of 4:34.23, which shattered the old standard by more than 16 seconds. Walker also won the 100 freestyle. The other Myers Park boy individual winners included Benjamin Hager (200 individual medley and 100 butterfly) and Rocket Primm (50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke). The Mustangs won the 400 freestyle relay (Alexander Wilhelm, Spencer Freeman, Hager and Walker) and the 200 medley relay (Wilhelm, Hager, Walker and Freeman). They also placed second in the 200 freestyle (Ben Champion, Wyatt Hanks, Graham Hohnbaum and Hamlin Williams-Tracy).
Myers Park swimmers (from left) Janie Smith, Olwyn Bartis, Jack Walker, Claire Russell and Hugh Svendsen helped the Mustangs dominate at the Southwestern 4A championship meet earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Mary Goudes
In addition, the Mustang boys also had a number of swimmers with runners-up performances including Connor Johnson (200 freestyle), Wilhelm (200 individual medley and 100 backstroke), Freeman (100 butterfly and 500 freestyle), Hohnbaum (100 freestyle). “We were just really lucky this year and there was a crew of new freshmen and transfers who have really helped push us above and beyond,” Mustang coach Mary Goudes said. Below is a team-by-team look at the best finishes for the rest of the conference. Butler: Butler’s 400 freestyle relay team of Tiesyn Harris, Jacob Phipps, Adam Hunt and Luke Harris earned a second-place finish to lead other area teams. The Bulldogs got third-place finishes from Luke Harris (50 freestyle), Aidan Williams (500 freestyle) and the boys 200 freestyle relay (Luke Harris, Cole Schoolcraft, Tiesyn Harris and Hunt). The Butler girls and 400 freestyle relay team (Veronika Jordan, Adelynne Money, Shelby Koelz and Caroline Stowe) also took third. Tiesyn Harris (50 freestyle and 100 freestyle) and Jordan (50 freestyle) both took home fourth-place finishes while the girls 200 medley relay team (Nadia Bogomolova, Chloe McVetta, Samantha Humphrey and Elizabeth Kolodziey), Adam Hunt (200
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freestyle) and 200 freestyle relay (Veronika Jordan, Adelynne Money, Shelby Koelz and Elizabeth Kolodzley) also took fourth. Luke Harris (100 freestyle), Samantha Humphrey (500 freestyle) and Caroline Stowe (100 backstroke) all took fifth place in their respective events. Independence: Orion Thomas led the Patriots by placing fourth in the 100 butterfly and also team with Miles Pauldin, Jack Lorick and Ethan Lannan to take fourth in the 200 medley and helped Pauldin, Ethan Dyer, and Lannan finish fourth in the 400 freestyle relay. Cammie Thomas, Sydney Ross, Elizabeth Andrews and Ashton Bunn teamed to place fifth in the 200 medley relay. Porter Ridge: Molly Monago led the Pirates with two fifth-place swims including in the 100 butterfly and in the 100 backstroke. Overall, the Myers Park girls scored 714 points to dominate the field. The Mustangs were followed by Hickory Ridge (381), Butler (296), Independence (219), East Meck (214) and Porter Ridge (133). The Myers Park boys scored 676 points and were followed by East Meck (327), Butler (301), Hickory Ridge (288), Independence (283), Porter Ridge (77) and Garinger (21).
country and girls tennis along with second-place finishes in football, boys soccer and girls golf. The Southwestern 4A breaks down into Myers Park (52), Hickory Ridge (43.5), Porter Ridge (40.5), Independence (31), Butler (30.5), East Meck (20.5), Garinger (eight) and Rocky River (eight). In 1A, Queens Grant had a strong showing in boys cross country, but sits fifth in the PAC 7, although within striking distance of leader Community School of Davidson, who took the lead with conference crowns in boys soccer and cross country along with second-place finishes in girls cross country, volleyball and football. The PAC 7 standings are Community School of Davidson (61), Pine Lake Prep (58), Mountain Island Charter (55), Union Academy (49), Queens Grant (36), Bradford Prep (35), Langtree Charter (32) and Carolina International (21).
Queens Grant will host free baseball camp MINT HILL – The Queens Grant baseball program will host a free pre-season middle school winter skills camp Feb. 23 at the high school, 10323 Idlewild Road. The camp is designed for seventhand eighth-graders to learn from the Stallion staff in addition to current and ex-college players. It will use the following format: registration, 8:30 a.m.; staff introductions and warm-up, 9 a.m.; proper catching and throwing routine, 9:30 a.m.; primary position work, 9:50 a.m.; hitting stations, 10:30 a.m.; secondary positions, 11:30 a.m.; lunch, noon; group hitting game, 12:45 p.m.; hitting stations, 1:15 p.m.; break/split teams, 2:15 p.m.; three-team intrasquad game, 2:30 p.m.; and camp closure/ quest speaker, 4 p.m. Participants who register before Feb. 1 will receive a free camp T-shirt. Call 704-545-0738 or email coach Dan Kerr at kerr@queensgranthigh.org to register.
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Ravens’ Sidberry, Alexander star at Va. Showcase dles, but did not advance to the finals. The Charger boys had three runners compete in elite invitation-only events and they more than held their own as Christian Landis was 11th in the 2-mile (9:35.11, which is N.C. No. 4 this season) while Jason Krell (21st, 4:28.40, which is N.C. No. 7 this season) and Adam Habas (44th, 4:42.99, which is N.C. No. 17 this season) ran great races. Habas (18th, 2:38.61, which is tied for N.C. No. 12) and Krell (27th, 2:40.23, which is tied for N.C. No. 28) also ran well in the 1,000 and joined Adam Roupas (17th in 500 and 23rd in the 200), Kelechi Eziri (ninth in the long jump, 20-9, which is N.C. No. 26, and was 37th in the 200) and John Smith and Andrew Riolo, who went 82nd and 83rd, respectively, in the 3,200.
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LYNCHBURG Va. – Rocky River’s Christopher Alexander and Jirah Sidberry strutted their stuff in field events to lead county participants in the Virginia Showcase, an indoor track and field super event featuring over 470 teams and associations from around the country, Jan. 18 to 20 at Liberty University. Sidberry jumped the sixth-best long jump distance this season, while Alexander turned in the fifth-best triple jump and 10th-best long jump in the nation. Below is a school-by-school look at how each team fared. Note: Not every individual or relay was conducted in the same race. For each event, there were several different races based off age and time. Elite races were by invitation only. Ardrey Kell Leah Proctor competed in two events, placing seventh in the 400-meter run (1:00.77, the third-fastest time in the state this season) and 11th in the 200. Asa Simmons was fifth in the 55 hurdles. Charlotte Latin Taylor Henry finished 34th in the 200 and ran in the preliminaries of the 55-meter dash, but did not qualify for the finals. Myers Park Super sophomore Cora Cooke led the Mustang charge by placing very high in two track events while Addie Renner put up a great showing in the field events. Cooke continued her standout season by
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out and win this game. We all put each other on our backs.” Milton had 10 first half points to lead the Patriot scoring, but had four turnovers as well. After another critical turnover early in the third quarter helped fuel an already fired up Cougar teams, Independence coach Preston Davis pulled Milton and turned to sharpshooter Anthony Allen, the only sub the Patriots would use in their tight, six-man rotation. “I knew I had to stay focused for when my time would come,” Milton said. “I was up and down throughout the game with turnovers and stuff, but I had to keep my mind in it.” But, early in the third quarter, it seemed Carmel Christian and their collection of Division 1 stars would have their way. The Cougars came out of the halftime locker room playing inspired basketball, and within three minutes had already cut a 10-point lead to a tenuous 38-36 Patriot advantage. “With the exception of a few positions we did a lot better job of executing our stuff in the first half,” Davis said. “We didn’t turn the ball over as much, we tried to focus on getting great shots and we did that. In the second half, we didn’t do that in the beginning.” The Patriots held off the Cougar run for awhile, but Carmel Christian took a 46-42 lead through three quarters and seemed to be starting to take control. “I told them before the game started that basketball is a game of runs,” Davis said. “That’s the last thing I told them before warmups. I told them that they may make a run, but we were going to make runs, too. When we were up 10 in the first quarter, we couldn’t get too high. When then came out firing in the second half - and we knew they were going to do that - we didn’t panic. I’m proud of
Providence Day Molly Firr led the Charger girl track runners by placing fourth in the 1,000 (3:00.26, which is N.C. No. 4 this season) and 20th in the 1-mile run. Eliza Cardwell was the top field athlete as she took sixth in the triple jump (35-0, which ties for N.C. No. 12) and 14th in the long jump. Camryn Taylor was 15th in the 500 and 64th in the 300; Falon Spearman placed 55th in the 300; and Kai Mawougbe was 57th in the 500. Spearman, Santana Spearman, Cardwell and Ijeoma Eziri all competed in the 55 hur-
Rocky River The Ravens unleashed field stars Jirah Sidberry and Christopher Alexander, and they delivered. Sidberry, the N.C. State commit, placed fourth in the girls long jump invitation-only event, clearing 19-2, which is N.C. No. 2 and over a foot past the nearest competitor. In fact, 19-2 in the No. 6 jump in the country this indoor season according to Athletic. net. Alexander wouldn’t be outdone, though. The senior placed third in the invitation-only long jump (23-3, which is N.C. No. 4, but is the 10th best jump in the nation this indoor season). In addition, Alexander jumped 43-9.5 in the triple jump, which was fourth at the elite invitation-only event, but is the N.C. No. 1 jump and the No. 5 jump in the nation.
For McKee, the steady Queens University of Charlotte commit who seems to do everything well on the floor every night, it’s validation that while this team is much different than the one the Patriots won it all with last
season, it’s still one that is set on defending. “I think we’re deeper than we were last year,” he said. “But I just feel like anyone who steps on the court with us is going to have a problem this year.”
Rocky River track stars Christopher Alexander and Jirah Sidberry both turned in top-10 national jumps at the Virginia Showcase over the weekend. File photos
placing second in the 1,000 (2:59.45, which is N.C. No. 3 this season) and fourth in the 1-mile (5:27.62). Renner placed third in the high jump with a 5-8.0, which is N.C. No. 3 this season. Bealsey Gordon placed seventh in the 500 (1:19.89, which is N.C. No. 10 this season) and was 42nd in the 300. Joelle Ryan placed 17th in the 1,000 and was 31st in the 1,600. Providence Ariana Rivera represented the Panthers, placing 19th in the 300 and 20th in the 55 hurdles.
our guys for staying the course.” The Cougars opened the fourth quarter by standing outside of the key holding the ball for over three minutes of the eight minute final period in a stall tactic, but the Patriots eventually challenged them defensively, cut into their lead and tied the game at 49 with 24 seconds to play. Carmel Christian held for the final shot, but Epps, the standout College of Charleston commit, missed a pull-up jumper at the elbow that could have won it for the Cougars. In overtime, it was all Milton. He scored all nine of the Patriots points and finished with a game-high of 19. He made a number of acrobatic shots in the lane including a driving left-handed scoop that would give the Patriots their final 58-57 margin. Carmel Christian had two looks at it late, but squandered those chances as the final buzzer sounded. “Raja is a senior captain and he’s been through the fire,” Davis said. “He didn’t have a good stretch in the second half and I pulled him. Most kids might shut down, but my kids aren’t built like that. He stepped up late, he bounced back and responded.” Milton added four rebounds and three assists to his 19 points, McKee finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, Matt Smith had 12 points and seven rebounds and Miles Pauldin added nine rebounds and played consistent defense in the paint. Myles Pierre and Gregory led the Cougars with 17 each. The win was a big one for the Patriots, who not only improve to 12-3 overall but also opened a lot of eyes as they avenged their only loss of last season. “We’re a championship-level program and they are a championship-level program,” Davis said. “This is a big win, and it would have been so either way. The atmosphere was great, the kids competed and battled and we even got a couple of free minutes of overtime. I’m just proud we were able to find a way to pull it out.”
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Page 4B • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • Jan. 25, 2019 ba Moo Diaries,” a one-woman show that combines opera and monologues, at Matthews Ballroom+Events. Tickets cost $10. 7-8 p.m.; 189 N. Trade St., Matthews
THINGS TO DO Jan. 25
Food Trucks Strudelteig rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Art Opening Mint Hill Arts opens its latest exhibit, “There is Healing in a Story: An Invitation to Spiritual Art” by Jennifer McCormick. See the exhibit 10 a.m.4 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays through Feb. 22 at the gallery. 7-9 p.m.; 11205 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill Booster Draft Your Local Game Store holds booster drafts for Magic the Gathering. Admission is $10. 704-729-4547 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Pancake Breakfast Charlotte HOG Chapter holds a pancake breakfast at Harley-Davidson of Charlotte. Breakfast, consisting of pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee, costs $4. 704-8474647 8-11 a.m.; 9205 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews Family Storytime Families enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at the Matthews and Mint Hill libraries. www.cmlibrary.org 9:30-10 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 9:30-10 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews Habitat Groundbreaking The Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity holds a groundbreaking ceremony for the third annual Sandy Marano Memorial Women Build. Find tickets on www.evetnbrite.com. 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 3519 Dion Drive, Matthews Paws to Read Children, ages 5 to 11, read to a certified therapy dog at the Matthews Library. 704-416-5000, ext. 2
10:30-noon; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Women's Wellness Marie Watson, a certified nurse-midwife, serves as special guest in Novant Health's free women's wellness series event on the theme of “Mom & Daughter Talk” at Total Being Yoga. The class allows teens and mom to talk about puberty. Register in advance. www.total beingyoga.com 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Housing Preview David Weekley Homes hosts a grand opening event at Eden Hall. The homebuilder offers three collections. 704-972-4254 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 1144 Greenbridge Drive, Matthews ESL Tutoring The Matthews Library offers free 30-minute tutoring sessions for ages 10 to 18 learning English as a second language. Appointments are required. 704-416-5000 1-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Personal Stories Charlotte Lit leads adults in “Beautiful Truth: Writing & Sharing Your Personal Stories” at Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704416-5200 2-3:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Community Service Children, ages 10 to 18, can log volunteer hours at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704416-5000 2-4 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews Chess Club Children, ages 5 to 18, learn the basics of chess. 704-416-5200 3-4 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Pajama Storytime Families enjoy stories, songs and movement … in their pajamas … during Family Storytime at the Matthews Library. 704-416-5000 7-7:45 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews
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Family Storytime Families with children up to 2 years old engage in stories and songs at the Mint Hill Library. 704416-5200 9:30-10 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Watch Party Mint Hill Roasting Company hosts a watch party for “The Bachelor” with discounts on beer and wine. 980875-9584 8-10 p.m.; 7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Spanish Storytime The Mint Hill Library offers a storytime in English and Spanish. 704416-5200 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Family Storytime Families enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at the Matthews Library. 704-4165000 10:15 & 11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews
Family Storytime Families enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at the Matthews Library. 704-4165000 11-11:30 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews
Baby Storytime The Mint Hill Library stimulates baby brains during a storytime. 704416-5200 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Story Explorers The Matthews Library's Story continues its Homeschool Mondays series with Story Explorers, an opportunity for children, ages 5 to 11, to build literacy skills through handson activities. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 2-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews
Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor. Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Book Club The Matthews Library's Homeschool Monday 's Teen Book Club discusses “Nowhere” by Jack Gantos. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 2-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Tiny Tots The Mint Hill Library hosts Tiny Tots Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. 704-416-5200 11:15 a.m.-noon; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
College 101 The College Foundation of North Carolina leads a College 101 seminar, “Resources to help pay for college,” at Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 6-7 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Women in Business The Matthews Chamber of Commerce holds a Women in Business event at The Tipsy Paintbrush. The event begins with free networking from 5 to 6 p.m. and follows a painting session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for $30. 704-847-3649 5-7:30 p.m.; 116 W. John St., Matthews
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Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 6-7 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Wine Tasting Seaboard Brewing Taproom Wine Bar holds a wine tasting of Domaine du Pelican. The tasting costs $10. 704-246-8323 6-8 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews
Basket Class Nancy Duffie leads a basket class on bread baskets at the Matthews Community Center. Beginners are welcome. Register at www.mat thewsfun.com. njbd52@yahoo.com 6-9 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews
Historical Society The Mint Hill Historical Society holds its annual meeting in the community room of Novant Health Mint Hill Hospital. Get a tour of the hospital, which is loaded with Mint Hill history. 704-573-0726 7 p.m.; 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte
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Baby Storytime The Matthews Library stimulates baby brains during a storytime. 704416-5000 9:30 & 11 a.m.; 230 Matthews Station St,. Matthews Two Time Storytime The Mint Hill Library hosts Two Time Storytime for children ages 24 to 35 months. 704-416-5200 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Preschool Storytime The Mint Hill Library hosts Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5 years old. 704-416-5200 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Road to Medicare The Matthews Library presents Road to Medicare, an event on the basics of Medicare by Seniors Health Insurance Information Program. Register in advance. 704-416-5021 1-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Wine Pairing Vintner's Hill offers a pairing of coffee cupping and wine event. Tickets cost $16. 980-237-0457 7-8:30 p.m.; 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Ribbon Cutting Be-Em Asian Kitchen holds a ribbon cutting with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. 11 a.m.-noon; 1848 Galleria Blvd., Charlotte Family Storytime Families with children engage in stories and songs at the Mint Hill Library. 704-416-5200 11:15 a.m.-noon; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor. Register in advance. 704-416-5200, ext. 4 2-3 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Tap Heist Carolina Beer Temple holds a tap takeover featuring five beers from Heist Brewery, including Bee Fruitful and Imperial Stout. 704 847-2337 5-11 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews
College Foundation The Mint Hill Middle School sponsors A Night with College Foundation of North Carolina. Register at www.tinyurl.com/MHMSCFNC19. 5:30-8:30 p.m.; 11501 Idlewild Road, Matthews
Networking Basics Victoria Chopra, of the Charlotte Area Society for Human Resources Management, leads a workshop, “Job Seeking: Networking Basics,” at Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 6-7 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St, Matthews
Technology Tutor Adults can make appointments for time with a technology tutor.
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LOUD&LIVE Jan. 25 • Beantown Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Evening Muse: Robbie Fulks; The Eccentrics & The Safety • Fillmore: Space Jesus • House That Rocks: Tyris • Iron Thunder: The Smilin’ Dogs • Mac’s Speed Shop: Game Face • Moochies: Kids in America • Neighborhood Theatre: Popa Chubby • Queens South: Smokin’ Gunn • Snug Harbor: The Menders • Stooges Pub: Black Glass • Sweet Union: Wes Steenburgh • Temple Mojo: Dan Vitco • Trail House: Reverend O and the Hellhounds • Treehouse Vineyards: DJ Mex • Vintner’s Hill: John Woodall
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• Easy Parrot: TARGeT • Evening Muse: Kenny George Band; The Brothers Gillespie • Fillmore: Greensky Bluegrass • Mary O’Neill’s: Creekside • Neighborhood Theatre: Brent Cobb and Them & Zack Logan • Snug Harbor: TKO Faith Healer • Southern Range: The Flatland Tourists Trio • Stooges Pub: Darrell Harwood • Trail House: Kids in America • Underground: Pop Evil
Jan. 27 • Evening Muse: Province of Thieves; Someone (to Die For) • Neighborhood Theatre: Jon Spencer & The Hitmakers • Snug Harbor: Junior Astronomers • Underground: Young Dolph
Jan. 28 • Evening Muse: Open Mic • Neighborhood Theatre: Marco Benevento & Daniel Shearin • Stooges Pub: Open Mic
Jan. 28 • Evening Muse: Sirsy • Snug Harbor: Orbit; GLBL • Spectrum Center: Cher
Jan. 30 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson
Duo • Evening Muse: Jamundo • Snug Harbor: Modern Primitives • Underground: Locash
Jan. 31 • Evening Muse: Megan Davies; MamDear • Neighborhood Theatre: Windhand & Genocide Pact • Seaboard Brewing: Lisa De Novo • Small Bar: Open mic with Shannon Lee • Snug Harbor: Le Bang
Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Snug Harbor: 1228 Gordon St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. Indian Trail • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Easy Parrot: 1701 W. Franklin St. • Iron Thunder: 608 W. Roosevelt Blvd. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. North Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
Valentine’s Day 2019 Join us at Mario’s Italian Restaurant & John’s Place
Friday, February 14th Tuesday February 17th for Valentine’s Day specials Featuring an expanded holiday menu with specialty appetizers and entrees
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Page 6B • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • Jan. 25, 2019
DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Jan. 4 to 10:
Matthews • Best Wok II, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97 • IHOP, 9253 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • Kristopher's Sports Bar and Grille, 250 N. Trade St. – 95.5 • Ming Fu, 115 W. John St. – 96 • Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station
St. – 96 • Publix seafood, 3110 Fincher Farm Road – 100 • The Herban Legend Food Stand, 131 E. John St. – 96.5
Mint Hill • Food Lion deli, 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 98 • Food Lion meat & seafood, 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 99
Charlotte (28227) • Bojangles', 9075 Lawyers Road – 95.5 • Bojangles', 6915 Albemarle Road – 93 • Food Lion deli, 8100 Idlewild Road – 97 • KFC/Taco Bell, 9030 Lawyers Road – 95 • Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, 304 S. Sharon Amity Road – 95 • Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 7107 Waverly Walk Ave. – 93
ONLINE EXTRA: To see more dining scores from previous weeks, visit us online at www.matthews minthillweekly.com • Walmart Neighborhood Market, 8800 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 99.5
Charlotte (28270) • Steak N Shake, 1926 Sardis Road N. – 96
Indian Trail • Food Lion meat market, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 100 • Food Lion deli, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 95 • Food Lion produce, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 99
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