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Simmons plans to run for mayor by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
MINT HILL – In 255 days, Mint Hill voters will go to the polls to select a mayor. Some residents are already walking through the door of Logo Pros in Simmons downtown to chat about the upcoming election with owner Brad Simmons.
That all started a week ago after Simmons announced he would be a candidate for mayor. Having voters stop by is just fine with the 35-year resident of the town. “We can make the town better by sitting down and having a conversation on how to make the town better,” Simmons said. “I got out there a little early for the simple reason that I think it is important that people have the opportunity to talk to me, learn about me, vet
me and make sure they know everything about me before they go to the polls. I want to give them the time to share that information with them. The door to my office is always open and I have had a lot of people walk in already.” As of Feb. 20, Simmons is the only announced candidate for mayor, a spot currently held by incumbent Ted Biggers. Biggers, who has not faced any opposition in the last three elections, has not announced
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Hornets fan Brendan Boylan gets an autograph from former NBA star Alonzo Mourning during an autograph session Feb. 17. Paul Nielsen/MMHW photos
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whether he will seek an 11th term. He was first elected in 1999. Simmons is currently on the town’s planning board, and he previously was on the Mint Hill Parks and Recreation Committee. He has been a small business owner in Mint Hill since 2000, and he and his wife, Renee, sent their two children through the public schools in town. If elected, Simmons said he will
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MATTHEWS – It has been 24 years since NBA Hall of Fame member Alonzo Mourning last donned a Charlotte Hornets jersey, but it is obvious that fans still have fond memories of his three seasons in the Queen City. Over 100 fans lined up Feb. 17 at the Academy Sports + Outdoor store to get an autograph and picture with the retired player picked second overall by the Hornets in the 1992 NBA Draft. Mourning played 16 seasons in the NBA, including 11 with the Miami see ZO, Page 3A
MATTHEWS – On Feb. 15, 35 Crestdale Middle School students piled onto a bus headed Uptown wearing new Under Armour shirts, shoes and shorts as part of the NBA All-Star Game festivities. The Jr. NBA Cares initiative took middle-schoolers from all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to the event, which was held in three shifts of 1.5-hour increments. There, the kids went through a pep rally and then took part in drills with the allure of possibly meeting an NBA superstar. To be selected, students had to apply, fill out an application and write an essay on what it means to be a Wildcat, the school’s mascot, and to do the right thing. More than 50 sixth- and seventh-grade students applied, and Dean of Students Brooke Voorheis headed a committee that whittled the applicant pool down. “We chose students that represent well, show good character and who do the right thing,” she said. Two such students – seventh-graders Christian Worthy and Billy Wilkes – shared what they wrote about. Wilkes’ essay was about what it means to do the right thing in all situations. “When you do the right thing it’s important,” he said. “I wrote about sports, and if you’re on a sports team,
Mark Thomas of the Mint Hill Fire Department was awarded a $1,000 shopping spree by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Feb. 17.
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MATTHEWS – From the start of the season, the Carmel Christian boys were the team to beat. Despite a new head man in Joe Badgett, who moved from his assistant coach chair before this season, the Cougars returned even stronger than the team that had won the title last year with the addition of DeAngelo Epps, the steady College of Charleston commit who transferred in from Country Day before the season. Epps has been a perfect addi-
tion and is second on the team in scoring (14.5) and rebounding (5.1). The Cougars' leading scorer and rebounder, Appalachian State commit Donovan Gregory (17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists) is arguably the team’s best player, but fellow all-conference picks Marten Maide (9.0 points) and Myles Pierre (10.6 points and 4.6 assists) join Jake Boggs (9.7 points, five rebounds) to form arguably the state’s best starting five. The Cougars are 29-3 this season and ranked No.1 in the state by Maxpreps.com despite them
losing to Davidson Day on Feb. 4. Carmel Christian bounced back to beat Hickory Grove Christian 87-67 on Feb. 15 behind 23 points and eight assists from Gregory, but Epps (15 points on 6-of-6 shooting),
Maide (14 points), Boggs (13 points and seven rebounds) and Pierre (11 points, eight rebounds and seven assists) were all in double figures. In the semifinals, the Cougars will meet Cape Fear Academy (25-6).
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Mint Hill Police Sgt.Michael Austin has been named the department’s 2018 employee of the year. Paul Nielsen/MMHW photo
Austin earns police dept. employee of the year MINT HILL – Chief of Police Tim Ledford recognized Sgt. Michael Austin as the Mint Hill Police Department’s employee of the year at the town commissioners meeting on Feb. 14 Austin serves in the patrol division, assigned as the shift sergeant for the C Shift. He has been with the department since 2003. Austin worked his way through the ranks and serves in the “vital role” as field training officer for new hires. Ledford said Austin is well respected by his peers for his maturity, leadership and professionalism. “Austin has been recognized for his adaptability, dependability, judgment and courage to name a few,” Ledford told commissioners. “Sgt. Austin is a supervisor that will recognize when his guys are swamped with calls and pick up a call and complete a report without incident. “Austin acts as a true supervisor by not only telling his officers what to do, but by being out there and showing them how to handle different situations. He is willing to answer all the questions his guys have and will back them up on any call.”
Top teachers at Crestdale, Northeast and Levine CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced three more area Teacher of the Year winners. The district has been announcing winners at each school daily on Facebook. Meredith Gummerson, an exceptional children's teacher, won for Crestdale Middle School in Matthews. “Gummerson demonstrates what it means to always put students first,” CMS wrote of her. “She is always willing to offer a helping hand and is the perfect example of teamwork.” English teacher Kimberly Tuttle won at Levine Middle College High while social studies teacher Abdulkarim Mohamed won at Northeast Middle School.
Mint Hill awards contract for fountain plaza MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners awarded a $276,465 contract on Feb. 14 to Creative Naturescapes Inc. to construct the fountain plaza in the circle in front of town hall. The accepted bid was the lowest among the four bids received and was $100,000 lower than the second lowest bid. Plans also call for a flag plaza near town hall that will have poles for town, state and national flags. Town officials envision the plaza as a place for mass gatherings. Construction is expected to start immediately. The project is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Smith's role evolves as Mint Hill grows MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners gave town employee Sheryl Smith a new title at its Feb. 14 meeting. Smith was hired in 2014 as an executive assistant in the town manager's office but her new title has been changed to assistant to the town manager. Town Manager Brian
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work to manage growth in a responsible way that benefits the town. He said it is time for the town to review its Unified Development Ordinance and Downtown Overlay Plan and see how, or if, those plans are still working for the betterment of Mint Hill. “Mint Hill is at a crossroads right now. We need to see if we are accomplishing the goals that we set way back then and if our goals are the same,” Simmons said. “I feel like we need somebody capable of looking back at where we have been and be able to look forward to where we are headed. I want to lump all that together so Mint Hill continues to be the great town I have lived in for the last 35 years. “There has been a lot of growth over the last 35 years, and it seems we are getting a lot more into it now. There are a lot of things coming on the horizon, like the widening of Highway 51 between here and Matthews. It (growth) is not going to slow down any. A lot of people say well, ‘We don’t want any growth in Mint Hill.’ But that door has already been kicked open. It’s just a matter of how we address it and how we work with the growth as it comes to us.” Voters rejected a parks and recreation bond proposal last November that included
Welch said that when Smith was hired, the role was mainly clerical, but it has evolved into a managerial position that has become more involved and sophisticated as Mint Hill has grown. One of Smith’s responsibilities is organizing town-sponsored events, and Welch said Smith is a valuable employee. “When we hired her, we knew of all the event planning experience she had when she worked for the University of Michigan Business School, and since that time, she has gone full bore on all town events,” Welch said. “She has jumped in with both feet, and her job has become more managerial than clerical. That is why we are making the change.”
Matthews Police equipped with Naloxone MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is taking measures to counteract the opioid epidemic. Chief Clark Pennington decided it was time for officers to be trained in using Naloxone, an FDA-approved nasal spray used for emergency treatment of a suspected opioid overdose. The medication can reverse the effects of opioids within minutes. “Any tool that we can provide our officers to help save lives is worth looking in to,” Pennington said. As of Feb. 14, all officers have been trained in what to look for in identifying an opioid overdose and the steps to use Naloxone to reverse it. Officers will carry it on duty. Medic donated the Naloxone and provided training, while Central Piedmont Community College facilitated a certification course for officers.
Deshaies joins Novant office MINT HILL – Dr. Eric Deshaies has joined the team at Novant Health Brain and Spine. Deshaies specializes in cerebrovascular, endovascular and skull base microsurgery. He performs both the traditional open and the minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. As a cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon, Deshaies has pioneered some of the minimally invasive technology for stroke and brain aneurysm treatments. Deshaies also offers surgical treatment of the brain and spinal cord tumors. Novant Health Brain and Spine Surgery is located at 8201 Healthcare Loop, Suite 201. Call 980-302-2060 to schedule an appointment.
Break-in suspect arrested six days before birthday MATTHEWS – The Matthews Department received a tip at 10:53 p.m. Feb. 13 that a vehicle was being broken into in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn at 9615 Independence Point Pkwy. Officers made contact with a male subject across the street from the parking lot. Kyahjay Kirkatrick, 18, of Charlotte, was arrested on charges of breaking or entering a motor vehicle, possession of stolen goods and carrying a concealed weapon (handgun). Kirkpatrick also had outstanding arrest warrants for breaking or entering a motor vehicle (two counts), felony larceny, financial card theft, financial card fraud (two counts), shoplifting and second-degree trespass.
MLS striker signs with CLT Independence CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team has signed veteran striker Dominic Oduro. The Ghanaian international has tallied 63 goals and 32 assists in his 16-year MLS career. Oduro’s MLS journey includes stops in FC Dallas, New York Red Bulls, Houston Dynamo, Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and San Jose Earthquakes. In 2013, he recorded a career-high 13 goals with the Crew.
a 2,500- seat stadium and new athletic fields on Brief Road. Simmons said addressing parks and recreation needs in town is another top issue. “That got voted down and that is behind us,” Simmons said. “Now, we have to look at our parks situation in Mint Hill. The athletic association has needed fields for soccer and lacrosse and that is an ongoing issue. We also need to get some county parks in town as we are the only municipality around that doesn’t have a large county park. The county owns some property down here on 51 that we looked at over a decade ago when we had some public hearings but nothing has happened since. The leader needs to be working with the county and see what we can do to expedite this plan. I’m all for the parks.’’ Simmons said he is still studying House Bill 514, which was passed last year by the General Assembly and gives Mint Hill and three other towns in the county the authority to operate their own public charter schools. He said he will work hard with CMS on issues facing public schools in Mint Hill “I am not all that familiar with why the town took that stance,” Simmons said. “My daughter holds a doctorate and she was able to do that through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She attended Mint Hill schools. It is possible to get a good education through CMS schools, but we need to have a better relationship with them.’’
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • Feb. 22, 2019 • Page 3A Billy Wilkes (left) and Christian Worthy took part in Jr. NBA Cares after writing compelling essays on what it means to be a Crestdale Wildcat. Andrew Stark/ MMHW photo
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you have to do the right thing in order to stay on that team. If you’re doing the right thing you’ll get good grades and make friends.” Worthy, who said he was hoping to meet LeBron James and ask him a few questions, wrote his essay on why it’s important to do the right thing in the classroom. “You might have to do sprints and pushups after practice if you don’t do the right thing and that’s a lot of extra work,” he said. Football and track and field coach Andy Cambruzzi, who has been a physical education teacher since the school opened, science teacher and Wildcat athletic director Michael Woods and language teacher Ellen
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Heat, where he was part of a team that won the 2006 NBA Championship. Mourning, who was in town for the 2019 NBA AllStar Game, is currently the vice president of player programs and development for the Miami Heat, which covers community outreach and mentoring young players. Before greeting fans, Mourning surprised three local families at a private reception with a $1,000 Academy shopping spree at the store. Mourning and Academy presented gift cards to Mint Hill police officer Michael Austin, Mint Hill Fire Department firefighter Mark Thomas and United States Marine Sergeant Mina Mechreki. The three families were also presented authentic NBA jerseys autographed by Mourning. “Any time you have the opportunity to
Henderson were chosen as chaperones because they are among Crestdale teachers with perfect attendance this school year. But this was all about the kids, and none of them could have expected what would happen next. During the shooting drills, former Charlotte Christian and current mega star for the Golden State Warriors Steph Curry came and shot with some of the kids, something many will not soon forget. “Definitely an amazing opportunity for these kids!” Christina Marie Swoyer Chase wrote on Facebook. “A big thank you to all who made this happen. Mason will never forget that he met Steph Curry.” “Ty had a blast!! Shooting drills w Steph Curry ... it doesn’t get better than that!!!,” Sherry Squaires Showalter commented on the school’s page. honor heroes in our community, you want to take advantage of that,” said Academy marketing representative Corey Thomas. “They do so much in our community and in our state and country. We want to show our appreciation in the best way that we can, and this is just a small token of our appreciation.” Austin was recently selected as the Mint Hill Police Officer of the Year. Chief of Police Tim Ledford said selecting Austin to receive this honor was an easy decision. “The timing was spot on,” Ledford said. “We wanted him to have this award.” Thomas said events honoring first-responders and members of the Armed Forces and their families is the best part of his job. “Not only does this event allow local fans to meet and greet with Alonzo,” Thomas said, “but there is a purpose behind this in honoring and showing our gratitude to those men and women across the country who are first-responders.”
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What happens to the ring when a wedding is called off?
Dear Attorney, Last year, I proposed to my girlfriend and gave her an engagement ring. She unexpectedly called off the wedding last week. I spent a lot of money on the ring and don't think it would be fair for her to keep it. But she insists it's hers and refuses to return it. What should I do? – Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken, When a wedding gets called off, the question of who gets to keep the engagement ring is among the most common. Although North Carolina has not directly addressed this issue, the concept of “conditional” gifts helps inform the answer. When an engagement ring is given, there is an implied condition that there will be a marriage. If the parties consummate the marriage, that condition is met. This situation is discussed more below. So what happens if the marriage is called off? In this case, the condition was not met. A North Carolina court is likely to follow the property law concept of “implied conditions” and order that the gift be returned to the giver. But that is not a hard and fast rule. An ex-fiance may be able to argue that the ring was given unconditionally, and should therefore remain hers even after the wedding is called off. Although this is an uphill battle, it's best that you speak with an attorney if your ex is contending this. Be careful that the ring actually is an “engagement” ring and not just a simple gift. Let's suppose for a moment that you gave the ring for a Valentine's Day gift but you did not propose. Maybe you've discussed marriage with your significant other but haven't actually popped the question. Although you may try to argue that the two of you got engaged, if in fact you didn't, the ring is probably hers. That's because in North Carolina, a simple gift does not have to be returned. Courts in North Carolina, following property law concepts, might not consider any fault-based arguments. As an example, what if you gave the engagement ring and then you were the one who called off the marriage? Or, what if you cheated on your fiance and she called it off because of your misbehavior? The fact remains that the wedding didn't happen and so the condition was not met. Therefore, at least under current law, you will probably get the ring back. A similar issue arises when husband and
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wife divorce and the engagement ring has to be distributed to one spouse or the other. Rings, like any other piece of jewelry, are subject to North Carolina's equitable distribution laws. Once the marriage happens, the condition is met, the gift is complete, and the ring becomes the separate property of the wife. By the way, if the ring is a family heirloom, you should consider a prenuptial agreement to guarantee the ring gets returned upon divorce. North Carolina law remains unclear on the exact question you raised. Future legislation or family court decisions may provide clarity, but your best bet for now is to argue the property law angle. If you're having difficulty convincing the ex to return your ring, speak to a family law attorney for further guidance. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Laura H. Budd or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com
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CHARLOTTE – Providence Day is among four girl basketball teams still vying for NCISAA titles after pulling off a 48-47 win over Cannon. Morgan Kelson had 17 points and nine rebounds in the win. She has been the Chargers best player all year. The junior averages 12 points and seven rebounds per game, but this team is more balanced than ones in the past, where Providence Day relied heavily on a player or two to carry them. “We have a lot of different people who can make plays for us and if you look at our stats you see a lot of balanced scoring, rebounding and assists,” Springer said earlier this season. “I say to them all the time and it’s our program motto that it’s not about me or
just one player and that’s true more than ever this season.” To his point, juniors Andi Levitz (9.2 points), Kailey Smith (6.6 points), Grace Godwin (5.8 points and 4.9 rebounds) and MiLeia Owens (5.4 points and 3.7 assists) along with sophomores El Ferguson (4.4 points) and Anna Riley Gutierrez (4.0 points) have combined to make this season another successful one. In the semifinals, the Chargers will face North Raleigh Christian (24-4). The Knights have won nine straight including a one-point win over Greensboro Day in the quarterfinals. The Providence Day girls basketball team won seven straight NCISAA titles from 2010 to 2016 under coach Josh Springer. Last season, the girls went 24-7 but fell in the semifinals to Rabun Gap, a three point loss that ended the streak.
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Book dives into a therapist's mind CRIME SCENE by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Joy Robbins has operated a private mental health practice, Creative Counseling and Consulting LLC, for nearly 12 years in Indian Trail and Matthews. Throughout her career, the Waxhaw resident noticed there was still a stigma associated with mental health, which often prevents people from receiving the proper help they need. To counter this stigma, Robbins decided to write her first book, “On My Couch: A Therapist Journal.” “I wrote the book to give readers an insider’s view of counseling,” Robbins said. “I think anyone who reads it will be able to relate to at least one of the stories that I shared. I hope that therapy will be demystified for anyone who reads it.” An estimated 16.2 million American adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2016, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Of that 16.2 million, 37 percent did not receive treatment. Throughout the years, mental illness has gained more awareness. Robbins said she is thrilled people are becoming more aware of mental illnesses; however, she said more work needs to be done, especially with minority groups and adolescents. Robbins acknowledges mental health has attributed to school shootings. “I believe that these teens and adolescents are more stressed than ever before,” she said. “They have access to everything and all types of information. Combine this with them not knowing how to handle their emotions properly, will cause the worst possible outcome.” She mentions how mental health has also affected the African-American community, specifically women. “As black women, we are raised at a young age to be strong, move forward and push those feelings down. As we become more stressed, we lose grip on what we are pushing down and start to question ourselves by saying, 'Am I crazy?' And I want them to know, they
Joy Robbins specializes in mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, in adolescents and adults. She recently wrote a book about her experiences as a therapist. Photo courtesy of Joy Robbins
are not crazy. It's OK to reach out and ask for help.” She mentioned that faith is also attributed to why many women of color will not seek help from counseling. “I am a woman of faith, and I always will be,” Robbins said. “But we are often told to 'pray about it,' and sometimes we need both counseling and prayer.” Robbins said every detail in the book is real; however, she emphasized that she takes her patients' privacy seriously. “To keep my patients' identity a secret while giving readers a real taste on what therapy is, I have changed the names, age and gender to hide their true identity,” she said. “On My Couch: A Therapist Journal” offers readers to not only view
what therapy is, but to journal, as well. “I often give my patients homework to help them dive deeper into what is causing their inner conflict,” Robbins said. “This homework assignment is often using a journal to express these thoughts. I use prompts to help the reader along with journaling. I would ask 'How do you feel today?' or 'what you do you think about that?'” Want to learn more? Creative Counseling and Consulting LLC is located at 2101 Sardis Road N., Charlotte. Her book, "On My Couch: A Therapist Journal," can be ordered on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Call 704-243-8781 or visit www.creativecounselinggroup.com for details.
The Matthews Police Department reported these incidents Feb. 4-10: Alcohol • 100 block of Lois Street: Driving under the influence. Feb. 4 • 1100 block of Reid Harkey Road: DWI, aggressive driving and other charges. Feb. 5 Break-Ins • 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive: Burglary involving TV, gaming console, Blu Ray player and iPod. Feb. 5 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Burglary involving wallet, speaker for drum set and leather jacket. Feb. 6 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: No items taken in break-in. Feb. 5 • 2300 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Break-in. Feb. 9 • 2800 block of Gray Fox Lane: Tablet stolen. Feb. 8 • 2900 block of Summerland Drive: Break-in involving laptop, backpack and Fitbit. Feb. 4 • 9900 block of East Independence Boulevard: Break-in reported. Feb. 5 • 9900 block of East Independence Boulevard: Credit/debit cards stolen. Feb. 5 • 9900 block of Matthews Park Drive: Vehicle parts stolen. Feb. 9 Forgery/Fraud • 800 block of Clearbrook Road: False pretenses/swindle/con game. Feb. 7 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: Credit card/ATM fraud. Feb. 8 • 3400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Credit card fraud. Feb. 9 Property Damage • 1800 block of Gander Cove Lane: Damage to glassware, kitchen table, cabinet and dishes. Feb. 4 Thefts • Beltway Gun and Pawn, 11500 E. Independence Blvd.: Tiller rear tire stolen. Feb. 5 • Beltway Gun and Pawn, 11500 E. Independence Blvd.: 20-gauge shotgun stolen. Feb. 8 • Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Coffee, towels, decor and other items stolen. Feb. 9 • Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Makeup stolen. Feb. 10 • Lowe's Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Saw stolen. Feb. 7 • 600 block of Fullwood Lane: Cell phone stolen. Feb. 6 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Van stolen. Feb. 6 • 10500 block of Northeast Parkway: Fleece pants and hoodie stolen. Feb. 10 Weapons • 1400 block of Matthews-Mint hill Road: Carrying concealed handgun and possession of marijuana. Feb. 9 • 1600 block of Windsor Square Drive: Carrying concealed handgun. Feb. 10 Other • Best Buy, 2109 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Unlawful concealment. Feb. 5 • I-485: Warrant for arrest and fictitious registration plate. Feb. 4 • 1700 block of Windsor Square Drive: Warrant for arrest. Feb. 9 • 3400 block of Matthews-Mint
Hill Road: Driving during revocation. Feb. 6 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Communicate threats. Feb. 8 • 11200 block of East independence Boulevard: Warrant for arrest. Feb. 10 The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents Feb. 4-10: Alcohol • 9600 block of Albemarle Road: DWI, possession of drug paraphernalia and display fictitious registration. Feb. 4 Assaults • 4500 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Assault by pointing a gun. Feb. 8 • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Communicating threats. Feb. 8 • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Simple assault. Feb. 7 • 6500 block of Lake Road: Simple assault and assault on female. Feb. 10 • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Simple assault. Feb. 6 Break-Ins • 4000 block of Hay Meadow Drive: First-degree burglary and damage to property. Feb. 6 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 5400 block of Gristmill Lane: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 7 • 6200 block of Gold Wagon Lane: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 7 • 9600 block of Standing Wood Court: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 10 Drugs • 3200 block of Dan Hood Road: Possession of schedule VI controlled substance. Feb. 6 • 3300 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Possession of schedule II controlled substance. Feb. 4 • 4100 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Possession of schedule VI controlled substances. Feb. 10 • 4600 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Possession of schedule I and V controlled substances. Feb. 8 • 5600 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 4 • 7300 block of Old Oak Lane: Trafficking meth and heroin, as well as possession of stolen vehicle and drug paraphernalia. Feb. 8 • 9600 block of Markus Drive: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Feb. 8 • 9700 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Simple possession of marijuana. Feb. 8 • 10300 block of Albemarle Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 4 Thefts • 4600 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Motor vehicle theft and possession of marijuana. Feb. 6 • 7000 block of Brighton Park Drive: Embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretense. Feb. 4 • 9700 block of Idlewild Road: Vehicle stolen. Feb. 10 • 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Vehicle stolen. Feb. 5 Others • 5600 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Order for arrest. Feb. 5 • 9000 block of Lawyers Road: Warrant service. Feb. 7
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15 influential African-American leaders in the region by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Black History Month gives us a chance to reflect on the past, but these 15 leaders provide hope for the future. They are in positions that allow them to shape the region for years to come. • Michelle Archer – Archer has served her country in the army and her community as a police officer. She earned a promotion to sergeant of the Matthews Police Department's Support Services Division. • Angela Broadway – Broadway, of Mint Hill, serves as vice president of human resources at Sonic Automotive in Charlotte. She participated in a panel organized by Matthews churches last August regarding racial bridge-building. • Preston Davis – Davis is turning the Independence Patriots into a powerhouse basketball program. Last year, Davis he coached his alma mater to a state title and earned AP Coach of the Year honors. • George Dunlap – Since becoming chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Dunlap has committed to collaborating more with the towns. • Nate Huggins – Huggins has been giving older and disabled adults a place to go for 20 years as CEO Huggins
Michelle Archer stands with Jim Taylor, former mayor of Matthews, during her 2017 promotion. Photo courtesy of Town of Matthews
of Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care. He's active in the Matthews and Mint Hill chambers of commerce. • Mark Jerrell – Jerrell, vice president of Speechworks Therapy Services in Mint Hill, is among four new faces on the Mecklenburg Board of Jerrell County Commissioners. Already, they've increased minimum wage for full-time staff
to $15 an hour. • Corey King – King leads the Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department. The department offers a robust selection of King programming and festivals. • Angela Lee – Lee testified before Congress earlier this month on the need to invest in infrastructure. The Matthews resident has been serving
as executive director for Charlotte Water since January 2018. • David LeGrand – LeGrand has led Independence High School in Charlotte as principal since 2016. Independence happens to LeGrand be one of the largest schools in North Carolina. • Mary McCray – McCray, who lives in Mint Hill, was appointed by her peers as chairwoman of the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education for the seventh-straight year. • LaTrice McRae – McRae, of Matthews, owns Cason McRae Consultants in Charlotte. She has provided guidance to the Matthews Help Center and launched a N.C. Senate campaign in 2014. • Colleen Rhyant – Rhyant has helped open urgent care centers across the Charlotte region during her tenure with Atrium Health. She's served on the board of directors for the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. • Johnny Rutledge – Rutledge works as president of Rutledge Financial Partners. His firm is active with the Matthews and Union County chambers of commerce. • Ericia Turner – Turner became principal of Rocky River High School in Mint Hill in 2016. She is well respected by her peers, earning Principal of the Year honors for the East Learning Community in 2017. • Larry Whitley – Despite stepping down as a Matthews commissioners in 2017, Whitley has continued to demonstrate leadership through Whitley advocating equity. He still pastors at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
Congressional seat still up for grabs MeckGOP rallies behind Mark Harris by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
MINT HILL – Several dozen supporters of Republican Mark Harris held a rally in Mint Hill on Feb. 16 as the unofficial winner of the 9th Congressional District race prepared for this week’s hearing before the State Board of Elections in the disputed race. The hearing began Feb. 18, and the state board of elections was still in session as of Feb. 20. Harris, of Charlotte, defeated Democrat and Charlotte resident Dan McCready by 905 votes last November in a district that stretches from Charlotte to Fayetteville. But the state board of elections has twice declined to certify his election because of alleged voting irregularities and possible absentee ballot fraud in Bladen and Robeson counties. The Harris campaign has said it committed no wrongdoing and the number of ballots in question is not enough to sway the election. The McCready campaign alleges wrongdoing by a political operative hired by the Harris campaign and claims the number of disputed ballots was enough to sway the election. When the hearing is complete, the state board of elections could certify Harris as the winner or call for a new election. They could also deadlock and that would put the disputed election in limbo. Harris, who is still recovering from a recent illness and hospital stay, did not attend the rally in Mint Hill as he was resting for the hearing. Harris was scheduled to testify before the board on Feb. 20. Harris’ wife, Beth, told supporters in Mint Hill that her husband has nearly recovered from the infection and was ready for the hearing.
“He is healing faster than the doctors expected,” Beth Harris said. “We have cooperated fully with the investigation because we feel that we have nothing to hide.” Mecklenburg County Republican Party chairman Chris Turner said he expects the board will certify Harris as the winner. “Mark has earned and he deserves this seat. Mark won this race,” Turner said. “Every county certified those results.” Beth Harris told supporters the past several months have been stressful on the family. She had to turn over her phone and computer to the state board of elections to be analyzed. “This has been the most trying time of my life,” Beth Harris said. “I have had days that I have been strong, and I have had days that I have been weak and have been a complete basket case. I have handed over my computer, my phone to be forensically analyzed for texts and emails from a subpoena that was so vague. I had no guarantee that those texts and emails would be kept confidential because this is not a court of law. This is a bureaucratic agency.” During the investigation, Mark Harris spent eight days in the intensive care unit of a local hospital after he contracted an uncommon form of strep bacteria. Mark Harris, who stepped down as pastor of First Baptist Church of Charlotte to run for Congress full-time, originally thought he was suffering from the flu. Beth Harris said the family has been overwhelmed by the support it has received from friends and supporters. “I was a basket case when doctors rushed in and said, ‘Things look weird with his liver, things look weird with his kidneys,” Beth Harris said. “We have been unemployed since September of 2017, except for my part-time job. We appreciate your prayers and your support that has meant so much. I am unable to express how much the support of so many has meant.”
Advisors plan to remove invasive plants from Matthews by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Appearance and Tree Advisory Committee is planning several invasive plant removal projects this year, committee chair Debbie Foster told Matthews commissioners Feb. 11. The committee had an invasive plant removal project last October at Squirrel Lake Park. Kudzu was one of the many invasive plants removed from the park. “There were literally mountains of invasive plants pulled up,” Foster said. Foster said an invasive removal project at the new park on Rice Road will be one major project in 2019. “There is a lot of Wisteria over there,” Foster said. “You have to cut that and immedi-
ately spray it with Roundup. We will also go back to Squirrel Lake Park and we may also look at the Greenway in Matthews, as well.” Foster said using goats for removing invasive plants is an option the committee is considering. The committee is also updating the invasive plant and native plant ordinances. “The net result is we have actually increased the number of plants on the list,” Foster said. The committee may also conduct a native tree sale this year. The Matthews Appearance and Tree Advisory Committee studies the visual characteristics and needs of Matthews and promotes projects that enhance the town’s character, preserving and beautifying the landscape. On the web: www.matthewsnc.gov/de fault.aspx
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Sun Valley High School graduate Ron Springs is the executive director at Ridgecrest Summer Camps in western North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Ridgecrest Summer Camps
MATTHEWS – Two years after graduating from Sun Valley High in 1974, Ron Springs contacted three Christian summer camps about becoming a counselor. Only one replied and Springs has never looked back. Springs, then a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill who was thinking of becoming a youth minister or a music minister, accepted a job in the summer of 1976 at Ridgecrest Summer Camps, which operates two Christian camps — Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Crestridge for Girls — in Ridgecrest, which is located
just outside Black Mountain. “Some of my buddies in Chapel Hill were working at camps and it sounded like a good thing to do,” Springs said. “We didn’t have the computers back then, so I went down to the library and found two or three camps that looked interesting. Ridgecrest was the only one that got back with me.” Springs was a counselor at the boys camp that summer in 1976 and he has been associated with the Ridgecrest Summer Camps ever since. He became the assistant director at Ridgecrest in 1980 and the executive director five years later. He will soon begin his 34th year in that role.
“When I first got here (in 1976), I just fell in love with the place,” Springs said. “I had planned on it being a onetime thing being a counselor. But 43 years later, I am still here. The more I kept coming back to camp, the more I wanted to stay in camp work.” Ridgecrest Summer Camps are owned and operated by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention but is open to all denominations or to those without a church home. Its mission statement says it “seeks to impact lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure.” The boys camp was see SPRINGS, Page 4B
Sew Fun! turns summer break into creative time Covenant Day expands its summer experience by Andrew Stark
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CHARLOTTE – The art of sewing has been shown to be a creative way to build and develop self confidence, problem-solving patience and focus. It’s also a skill that is the basis of Sew Fun! Parties and More, a Ballantyne-area boutique that has been teaching kids and adults how to sew in fun and interesting ways for a decade. When Priscilla Davis bought the studio in 2015, she made a few changes that has made Sew Fun! even better. Guests don’t need to know how to sew, and many of her younger clients – and especially during her extensive list of summer camp options – learn in a safe, fun way. Some of the more popular camps include Forest Friends & PJs, Splish Splash camps only for 7-year-olds or a Harry Potter-themed version that was introduced last year and became an instant success. “The girls absolutely loved that because they got to make a uniform for whatever house they are in. That was really fun and we have that one again,” Davis said. “All of our camps are really fun and the girls love it because they can see their progress as the week goes on. They are usually working on two or three things at once, so once it starts to get going, the excitement builds until the end of the week.” Some of the other more popular choices include: • An Outfit for Out and About. Here campers create shorts and a crossbody bag.
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Campers show off their creations at the end-of-week fashion show last year. The camps are themed with each week focused on a new set of creations. Photo courtesy of Priscilla Davis
• Slumber Party 'Ssentials. Create comfy pajama shorts, an eye mask and a soft pillowcase to stand out of the next slumber party. • Houses of Hogwarts Uniform. The Harry Potter-themed camp creates a school uniform including a skirt, necktie, satchel bag. Also, campers will choose between Griffindor, Huffepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw houses. • Splish Splash Water and Fun. Campers make a swim bag, sunglasses case and a beach
bag. • Pretty Things For My Bedroom. A girlygirl’s dream where guests create a name banner, bed caddy and a pillow with either a silhouette or a peace applique. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg as Davis offers many more fun-filled options to choose from. see SEW, Page 2B
MATTHEWS – Whether you’re an adult looking for self-defense classes, the parent of a rising Pre-K student interested in exposing your child to water safety, cheerleading or basketball, or anyone in between, Covenant Day’s wide selection of summer camps has a little bit of everything to fit any family’s wish list. “We seek to offer camps of excellence and offer summer experiences not just for our students but for the community,” said Cindy Stephan, auxiliary program manager at Covenant Day. “The goal is to provide something for everybody. A lot of times during the school year, there isn’t enough time for these fun activities, whether it’s art, photography or a sports camp. We want to give kids something fun to do over the summer they really can’t do during the year.” And, their wider-than-ever selection see COVENANT DAY, Page 4B
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Summer camps we'll probably never see Justin Vick Managing Editor
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just got done watching six hours of Grant Cardone and Gary Vaynerchuk videos on YouTube about how I can reach my career potential. I didn't get anything done at work today, but I'm going to crush it! I think I'll develop a series of high-end summer camps for adults. Readers, let me know if you want to register for some of my initial ideas: Public Speaking Camp There's no better feeling than giving a rousing speech about how you don't want a development in your backyard and having a room of ticked-off neighbors applauding you. But it's getting harder to win over the crowd when you're the fifth person at a given public hearing to mention “lipstick on a pig” or “I'm not against development – I just want smart development.” Learn how to create aggressive, sassy or downright goose-bumpy phases to earn whistles and woos. Film Executive Camp Campers get in groups of 13 to evaluate creative movie scripts written by up-and-coming screenwriters. Committees then must work together to remove anything that may be deemed offensive or original. Learn how to initiate creative differences with directors by suggesting revisions that incorporate more social justice initiatives into the plot. This camp will sharpen your attention to detail as committees work off a checklist to ensure a film stays true to its fran-
Campers learn in Film Executive Camp that everything involving Darth Vader in “Star Wars” doesn't reach desired demographics of emotionally detached people with a passion for art-house cinema. MMHW file photo
chise and budget constraints. Sound Smart Camp Want to be the smartest person in the room? In the old days, you just had to surround yourself with dumb people. In more recent times, you had to improve your vocabulary. Now, you can impress friends and co-workers by injecting socially conscious phrases into everyday conversations. For example, “Expanding that product line is a good idea, Bob. But we can't lose sight of the bigger picture in achieving economic prosperity for all.” Learn how using terms like “equity” and concepts like “affordable housing” can boost your perceived IQ by 20 points! School Tycoon Camp If you've ever volunteered or worked in a classroom, then perhaps you wondered how much better the school district would be if it was under your leadership. Battle with demanding school board members, outraged parents, overworked staff,
rowdy students and pesky TV reporters. Learn how to straddle the line of expressing concern about school district screw-ups, while blaming those very problems on the community. As a wise, big-city superintendent frequently hints at, schools are a microcosm of our intellectually and emotionally flawed community.
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Davis said the first day of the weeklong camp is spent getting used to the sewing equipment and making sure they’re being safely operated. Returning campers have a leg up, but often will help the new kids or spend that time refining their skills. Each day there is three hour sewing period with a break included in the middle. Camps run June through August. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The highlight of each session is the Friday fashion show, where campers get to flaunt what they’ve made. “They come up with some really neat designs,” Davis said. “And it’s impressive sometimes what the 7-yearolds can do.” Sew Fun! Parties and More also offers adult sewing
schools, birthday or other parties for all ages; “sewing social” events; and private lessons, but this summer, the camps will be a fun alternative for the creative children. Each session starts at $165. Some materials cost extra. Davis said campers are usually 7 to 15 years old and most sessions have between eight to 12 people, although some have had much more. “I have people who call me and say, ‘I can’t wait to come to your camp,”’ Davis said. “I had some kids like that last year and they were so excited to be able to come. That was really exciting for me. “However it is I think they have fun, they get something out of it and that’s the important thing.” Want to know more? Sew! Fun Parties and More is located at 8155 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 103. For more info, you can call 980-2976008, visit their website www. sewfunparties.com, or email priscilla@sewfunparties.com.
Bird Box Camp Learn how to rock-climb and navigate canoes – blindfolded. Inspired by the popular Netflix film, “Bird Box,” campers will learn to strengthen their senses in the great outdoors. The week culminates in a final challenge in which adults are dropped off in the middle of the woods and have to find their way home. Hope will be provided. This camp is not recommended for people who live more than an hour away from the Cahulawassee River valley. Justin Vick is preparing for a career as a multi-million dollar purveyor of adult summer camps.
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From ice cream to hoops, Providence Day camps have it all by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – From boys basketball coach Brian Field’s new Hoops State Basketball Camp to the extensive list of specialty camps, including Miss Ava’s Dissecting Critters to Ice Cream Camp (yes, this is real), there is truly something for everyone at Providence Day summer camps. “We focus on so many areas because we want this to be a memorable experience for campers,” said Diane Sutton, summer programs director at Providence Day. “We have a reputation of providing an excellent education during the school year, and we continue that in the summer. This is something that kids look forward to during the school year. They really go home with good memories, but they learn things along the way, whether it’s a sports camp or the Life on the Other Side camp. “That’s what our families have come to expect. People are different, so we try to provide a really broad range of camps that will allow kids to try something new.” Camps are designed for ages 4 through rising high school seniors who can get help writing college essays. Lunch is included for all-day campers. Snacks are included for everyone. “There is no extra charge,” Sutton said. “We started that last year and that was a big hit.” Here’s a list of some of the more interesting offerings: • PD Academy – Providence Day Academy offers fully accredited academic programs, such as math, global studies and physical education. These programs are for middle and high school students. Many classes will satisfy semester or even full-year credits. • PD Champions Leadership Academy – Girls basketball coach Josh Springer leads a camp focused on important leadership and development skills that will make
Providence Day offers a wide range of camps, including sports, robotics, math, enrichment and leadership camps, this summer for all ages and interests. Photos courtesy of Providence Day School
better leaders on teams, in the classroom, within a family or in a community. • Hoop State Basketball Camp (Boys) – This new camp is designed to help teach boys offensive and defensive techniques, important individual and team skills and must-know basketball drills. The camp, run by boys basketball coach Brian Field and former coach David Carrier, will include skill stations, daily contests, several other contests and numerous giveaways. • Ice Cream Camp – Jane Balzer, of the Extended Day staff, will teach campers fun facts about frozen concoctions while making homemade ice cream each day. There isn’t a better way to beat the summer heat than with Balzer’s frozen treats. • The Art of Glass and Mosaics – Art teacher Gil Edwin will supervise campers as they create several glass art pieces including a stained-glass window based on an Aesop or Turkish fables. • Stone, Bone & Dirt: Archae-
ology Gets Messy – Librarian Janna Miller is a former archaeologist. In this first-year offering, she’ll lead a very hands-on camp that will show excavations, preservation of artifacts and how that information can reconstruct lives of ancient people. • Snack Attack – Jane Balzer teaches campers fun and delicious ways to engage in healthy eating. With this new offering, learn how
to make cheesy dips, smoothies, funnel cakes, popsicles, Chex mix and fruity pizza. • Tennis & Water Park Camp – Tennis is supposed to be fun, and this camp ensures that. Not only will campers have fun and gain confidence in the lifelong sport, but the last hour will be spent cooling off in the summer programs water park. • Play Ukulele with Ms. Adri-
enne (Level 1) – Librarian Adrienne Johnson leads a level 1 dive into learning how to play the world’s kid-friendliest stringed instrument. The ukulele is a great introduction to musical concepts and a precursor to making music on more advanced instruments. Here, campers will learn to read chord charts, strum and play simple songs. • Next Step-Video Game Development and Coding – Video game coding is the hottest new industry. Here, campers passionate about video games will gain experience developing and coding games and also cool art projects. This new camp is the perfect place to get your feet wet in the industry. • Making Miracles – Fourthgrade assistant teacher Jasmine Robbins leads a week of making miracles happen in the Charlotte community. Each day, campers will participate in making a huge difference in the life of another through a variety of community service projects, teaching them how easy it is to make a difference. • Life on the Other Side – In this wacky, new camp, participants will spend the week doing both familiar and unfamiliar tasks with their non-favored hand or foot. It will be tough, but campers will create a log of their experiences, bask in the rewards of perseverance and learn something new and exciting. • A Cappella Singing – The A Capella singing will focus on vocal techniques used in the singing groups including the style of Pentatonix. Want more info? Providence Day’s extensive summer camp offerings vary in price, hours and price. All of the information can be found by visiting www.summer.providence day.org, calling 704-887-7006 or emailing pds.summer@provi denceday.org.
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founded in 1929 while the girls camp was founded in 1955, and each offers over 25 different activities for campers. Springs said it takes a special person to be a counselor or staffer at Ridgecrest Summer Camps. The girls camp has a staff of around 160 while the boys camp has around 145 staffers. “We are looking for counselors that love kids and love Jesus,” Springs said. “A lot of our staffers were campers and they want to come back and be on staff. Our staffers also go back to their colleges and they know what we are looking for and they will spread the word to their friends. I feel we have a very strong staff because they want to be here for the right reasons. Our staffers are with the kids 24/7.” As executive director, Springs wears many hats, including when both camps are in session over the summer. The summer is broken down into four twoweek sessions, although a camper can also spend four, six or eight weeks at Ridgecrest. When Springs started, there were 20 cabins and about 200 campers each twoweek session. There are now 48 cabins at the girls camp with a maximum capacity of 480 campers every two weeks. The boys camp has 42 cabins with a capacity of 420 campers each session. Some summers sessions already have waiting lists. “I like playing two-square,” Springs said with a laugh. “But one of my favorite times, and I do it at each camp, is the singing for campfire time, a devotional time when we get together. I do enjoy the campfire time.” Springs also enjoys seeing how former campers and staffers have used their camp experience to become successful in life. Back in 1976, Springs had a young camper in his cabin named Brad Johnson.
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of offerings is by design. The Covenant Day campus off Fullwood Lane has seen massive changes over the course the past few years, expanding into football and many other athletic and academic advances including new buildings and construction. As these changes have occurred, Covenant Day has expanded its camp offerings to match. “This is only our second year with an official camps program,” Stephan said. “We’ve always had camps like sports camps and that type of thing, but we’re only in our second year of providing a day camp and really getting into the camp business.” Stephan pointed out a few new camps for this summer including a Ninja Warrior camp and offerings on civil, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering, along with more practical camps dealing with self defense, automobile repair camps to arts and music camps. “We have added significantly to our camps this year,” Stephan said. “We haven’t quite doubled, but we have almost doubled in the size of our offerings. We’re pretty excited about the growth that we’ve
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Johnson went on to become a quarterback in the NFL for 15 seasons, helping lead Tampa Bay to victory in the 2002 Super Bowl. “That was Brad’s first year to come to camp,” Springs said. “There are a number of them that have achieved some sort of fame. It’s fun to see all of them grow up and see what they have become.” Springs said he has no plans to step away from Ridgecrest anytime soon. “I have said I want to keep doing this until I feel I am not useful anymore or I don’t enjoy it anymore,” Springs said. “I still enjoy it and I still feel I am useful. I love being around the young people, and I love seeing what our staff does for our campers. I love seeing the difference that camp can make in the lives of both our campers and our staff.” A lover of all University of North Carolina athletic programs, Springs kept tabs on the recent success of the Sun Valley
been able to have and definitely the growth of the school. That’s allowed us more facilities to allow us to have the space to offer a lot of different camps.” Stephan said the school has its eyes on expansion over the next couple years in both the number of offerings and also the frequency. She points to Camp Lion, Covenant Day’s most popular day camp. This year, there are two sessions, but next year, she hopes to offer the camp each week of the summer and add to the already comprehensive list. Below are a few of my favorites being offered this summer: Ninja Warrior and Kinetic Heights Field Trip • For: Rising sixth- to ninth-graders • When: July 22-26, 9 a.m.noon • Cost: $200 Here, campers swing, climb and jump through obstacles that challenge physical and mental skills. Build strength, endurance, balance and coordination along with problem-solving skills and self-confidence. Auto Survival 101: Essentials • For: Rising 9th-graders to adults
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football team, especially star quarterback Sam Howell who has signed with the Tar Heels. “It was a great high school,” Springs said. “I loved it, and it was much smaller then and it was kind of out in the country when I went there. I had a great group of friends. I grew up Presbyterian. When I got to Sun Valley, the friends that I made went to the Baptist church. So, that is when I became a Baptist. “I am excited about our Sun Valley quarterback going to UNC. When I was at Sun Valley, I was in the marching band and I didn’t play football but I think in the four years that I was there I think we won about two football games.”
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• When: July 8-9, 9 a.m.-noon • Cost: $95 Work on real-life vehicles in this two-day tutorial that will equip campers with a take-home toolbox, introduce them to what’s under the hood, establish safety precautions and cover tire care, oil care, windshield and headlight care and general maintenance. Camp Lion Day Camp: Surviving at Sea • For: Rising TK-fifth grade • When: July 8-12 and July 1519; full day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or half day (either 9 a.m.-noon; or 1-4 p.m.) • Cost: $285 full day, $175 half day In Covenant Day’s flagship camp, students will experience mind-bending and curiosity driving activities. Campers will engage in shipwrecked-themed LEGO robotics, arts and crafts, scientific experiments, athletics, water games, field games and competition. College Admissions • For: Rising 11th- and 12th-graders • When: June 10-13 from 1-4 p.m; Aug. 5-8 from 9 a.m.-noon • Cost: $250 Get a head start on the college admissions process with this pro-
CHARLOTTE – Bold Music Lessons announced dates for its 2019 Studio Recording and Songwriting Camp sessions. With separate offerings for elementary, middle and high school students, these exclusive camps offer opportunities for budding musicians. “Our use of Sioux Sioux Studios, one of Charlotte’s finest recording studios, makes this a truly unique opportunity for all campers involved,” Bold Music CEO George Ramsay said. “Add to that the small, age-specific groups in each session combined with unparalleled instruction, and you get an awesome product: your original song published on all major streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify.” Each group of campers spends a week (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday) in the studio, working together to write and record original music. They learn recording, producing, engineering and songwriting, under the guidance of experts. Charlotte native and veteran record producer, songwriter and touring artist Jason Scavone returns to the camp. “Being a part of something so unique, with such creative young musicians is inspiring and tons of fun, and we always come up with magical new music,” Scavone said. “On top of that, I thoroughly enjoy being able to share my knowledge and experience with others, especially those who have a genuine interest in the music industry.” Bold Music LLC was created in 2013 to reinvent music education in the Charlotte region. The company offers private music lessons, preschool music enrichment programs, performance opportunities and summer camps for students of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds.
gram that covers admission and application process, resume and essay writing tips and guidelines. Students will also set personalized timelines for their unique college admission process. Theater for lower school • For: Rising third- through fifth-graders • When: July 22-26 from 9 a.m.noon • Cost: $185 With the help of experienced high school students and instructors, lower school performers will sing, dance and entertain all week. And, the best part, they get to show it all off at the end-of-week show. Money Wise: Personal Finance & Budgeting Basics • For: Rising ninth- through 12th-graders • When: July 29-31, 9-11 a.m. • Cost: $95 High school students are great at a lot of things but for most, budgeting isn’t one of those qualities. Here, campers learn the fundamentals of personal budgeting, saving, investing, taxes and giving. Make a Spark: Exploring Electrical Engineering • For: Rising second- to fifth-graders
• When: July 24-28, 9 a.m.noon • Cost: $205 If learning about static electricity, creating electromagnets and building your own batteries sounds cool, this is the camp for you. In addition, make a homemade light bulb, explore insulators and conductors and learn about electric motors, design circuits and pretty much anything that lights up and buzzes. Co-ed youth soccer • For: Rising third- through sixth-graders • When: July 24-28, 9 a.m.noon • Cost: $185 Boys and girls will learn critical technical skills like first-touches, defensive principles along with passing and shooting. Campers will improve strength, speed and agility but also have time for fun game and friendly competitions during their days at Warner Park. Above were just some of the many listings the school has to offer. For more information on any of the camps listed above or to see the school’s full slate of offerings, visit www.covenantday.org/cam pus-life/summercamps or call 704847-2385.
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Summer Camps Job Fair Matthews Library hosts a job fair in which the community can learn more about plant nursery jobs. 704416-5000 6-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Student Theater Covenant Day's fine arts program presents “Phantom of the Opera.” The production is recommended for children ages 10 and older. The show takes place 7-10 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 23 and 28, as well as March 1 and 2. Tickets range from $16 to $36. www.eventbrite.com. 7-10 p.m.; 800 Fullwood Road, Matthews
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Trunk Show Dar-Lynn's Bridal & Formal Wear holds a trunk show featuring Lillian West's spring and summer collection. 704-847-2116 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 12605 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews 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 Community Theater The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presents “The Jungle Book” at the Matthews Community Center. Show are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, as well as 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24 and March 2 and 3. Tickets cost 14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. 11:30 a.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews Food Trucks Nor'East Treats & Eats rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5 to 9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews
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Leadership Coffee The Town of Matthews invites the community to Coffee with a Commissioner at Brakeman's Coffee & Supply. 704-841-7867 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 225 N. Trade St., Matthews
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
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Business Luncheon Natalie Roberts and Melanie McMinn, of Proactive Health by Atrium Health, discuss “The Skinny on Fad Diets” during the Matthews Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business series at Courtyard by Marriott. Register in advance. 704-847-3649 8-9:30 a.m.; 11425 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews
Dance Showcase Second Hand Gypsies perform a dance showcase at Pita Kabab Grill. 704-847-1100 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 131 E. John St., Matthews
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Ribbon Cutting Edible Art Cake Shop holds a ribbon cutting with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. 704-9400880 11 a.m.-noon; 130 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Food Trucks Wraps Around the World rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196
• Beantown Tavern: Mark Starnes • Evening Muse: Carolina Keller Band & Sugar & Steel • Fillmore: Dylan Scott • Mac’s Speed Shop: Matone • Mary O’Neill’s: Creekside • Moochie’s Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Southern Range: Vince Koob • Stooges Pub: Right Turn Clyde • Stumptown Station: Mark & Brian • Sweet Union: Sandy Herrault • The Trail House: Austin McNeil Band • Treehouse Vineyards: Tanner Long • Underground: Off With Your Radiohead
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• Evening Muse: Dead Horses & The Brother Brothers • Fillmore: Who’s Bad • Growler USA: Monkeytime Band • House That Rocks: Tyris • Mac’s Speed Shop: UO • Neighborhood Theatre: Time Sawyer & Dane Page • Queens South: Smokin’ Gunn • Southern Range: Ollie Takes Cover • Stooges Pub: Union Jax • Sweet Union Brewing: Wes Steenburgh • Trail House: Jam Garden w/ Rod Fiske • Treehouse Vineyards: Curt Phipps • Underground: Mike Stud • Vintner’s Hill: Matthew Ablan
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5 to 9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Family Night The Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department presents Crews Family Fun Night at the Crews Recreation Center. The event includes entertainment and food. The highlight for this program is indoor laser tag night. 704-708-1289 6-9 p.m.; 1201 Crews Road, Matthews
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Winter Market The Matthews Farmers' Market opens on a winter schedule in downtown Matthews. 704-488-4763 8-10 a.m.; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews Art Exhibits Mint Hill Arts showcases the work of Minda Searcy as its latest exhibit, “Impressions and Expressions,” weekdays until mid-April at the Mint Hill Town Hall Gallery. 980-226-5532 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill The Guild of Charlotte Artists hosts the Winter Small Works Show through March 2 at Novant Matthews Medical Center. Contact je susramirez1999@icloud.com 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews
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Run Club Mark Kauffman leads a weekly run club at the The Pizza Peel. Runs include three, five or six miles through downtown. 704-814-0231 6:30-8 p.m.; 110 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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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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Run Club Temple Mojo's run club takes on the 4 Mile Creek Greenway and meets back at the shop for coffee or breakfast. 704-246-8196 8-9 a.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews
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• Evening Muse: Harlem River Noise • Neighborhood Theatre: Donna Missal & Samia • Underground: Gin Blossoms
Feb. 27 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson
Duo • Evening Muse: Heather Himes & The Tales of Woe
Feb. 28 • Evening Muse: Sparkman & Chris Larkin • Seaboard Brewing: Lisa De Novo • Small Bar: Open mic w/ Tonya Wood
Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. Indian Trail • Growler USA: 6443 Old Monroe Road • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Sweet Union Brewing: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • CharBar: 3118 Fincher Farm Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochie’s Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. North Main St. • Maxwell’s Tavern: 112 E. South Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
Save the Date
2019 Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo
March 29, 2019 • 9am-12:30pm
Christ Covenant Church 800 Fullwood Lane • Matthews, NC 28105
FREE Breakfast and FREE Lunch Free Admission Door prizes and giveaways! Food, Fun and Fellowship
REGISTER TO ATTEND
BY EMAILING US AT RJENSEN@CMGWEEKLY.COM OR CALL US AT 704-849-2261
BECOME A VENDOR! SPACE IS LIMITED!