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Zoning Committee approves two District 7 petitions

If Charlotte City Council approves a zoning change to a 10.24-acre site at Touchstone Village, the shopping center will soon boast an 89,000square-foot office building. Hannah Chronis/SCW photo

Petitions set to appear before Charlotte shopping and dining locales. The petitions will go to Charlotte City Charlotte City Council at its Council for a vote. March 26 meeting. The first petition, submitted by Touchby Hannah Chronis hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission approved two District 7 petitions at its March 26 meeting that could change the face of some existing south

stone Village LLC, would allow south Charlotte shopping center Touchstone Village to accommodate an 89,000-squarefoot office space and retain 18,000 square feet of retail space. Touchstone Village, located south of

N.C. 51 on 10.24 acres at the northwest corner of the Bevington Place/Carswell Lane intersection, is currently home to Tuesday Morning and Riccio’s Pizza Villa, among others. The site plan approved by the planning commission calls for the Tuesday Morning building to be torn down to make room for parking. A three-story, 89,000-square-

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Dash for Down Syndrome helps CMS serve special needs students

Annual fundraising 5K race scheduled for March 21

by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte (DSAGC) will host its third 3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K race, starting at Blakeney Professional Center at 8:30 a.m. on March 21. This run raises money for DSAGC’s educational program, Together in Education (TiE). Stephanie Cook, DSAGC education director, said the organization’s educational programs cost $84,000 annually, which comes primarily from the 3-2-1 Dash. “Having these events is essential,” she said. “Unlike a lot of our programs where participants pay fees, the school program is completely free of charge to schools.” DSAGC’s Executive Director Kathryn Lariviere said, “It’s important that we are able to support the school districts free of charge, so fundraising is crucial. Both as the executive director of DSAGC and as the mother of Cam (Lariviere’s 10-yearold son who has Down syndrome), I am thrilled that the DSAGC TiE program is available to support teachers to benefit students with Down syndrome.” TiE supports area schools, parents and students by providing education development training opportunities for teachers. TiE also works as a liaison between parents and schools when planning and implementing the best educational practices for each student’s individual needs.

(see District 7 on page 5)

(see Dash for Down Syndrome on page 9)

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Former actress urges adolescents to ‘embrace their weirdness’ by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Lisa Jakub lived what looked like the “charmed life” throughout her childhood. She was an actress at 4 years old and went on to play memorable roles such as the stern older sister Lydia in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” alongside Robin Williams and Alicia in “Independence Day,” starring Will Smith. Jakub lived the life many young girls only dreamed of; however, she soon realized the Hollywood lifestyle wasn’t the life for her. The 36-year-old former actress-turnedwriter spoke at South Mecklenburg High School on Tuesday, March 3, about her experiences as a working actress, her journey out of Hollywood, her experiences with mental health issues and the lesson she learned through it all: be your true self. Jakub doesn’t remember the moment that changed her life and thrusted her into the spotlight. Her family was approached in her hometown of Toronto, Ontario to appear in a commercial. “We were just a regular little family who watched television. We could not have been further from the showy family of Hollywood,” she said. Jakub ultimately went on to become a working actress, often leaving school for three months at a time to pursue auditions. The decision led to her dismissal from two high schools and she soon recognized differences

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between her experiences and those of her peers. “The thing about being an actor, it’s rarely just a job. It becomes a lifestyle,” Jakub said, adding her identity became defined by her career choice. Ultimately, Jakub started feeling ashamed of her career as an actress because of those differences. “Actors spend the majority of their lives pretending to be other people,” Jakub said, which she said led her to lose her identity. As she aged, she realized the not-so-glamorous realities of being a celebrity, such as a lack of privacy. She once had a male fan approach her while swimming in a hotel pool and demand he take a photo with her in her bathing suit. “There’s an assumption that actors must love everything about the job because they’re compensated, but it starts to be more like (actors are) more like dancing monkeys for (fans’) entertainment,” she said. She feels society “dangerously” places celebrities on a pedestal, which not only places others beneath them, but also creates an illusion of celebrities as “super humans” rather than individuals. “We begin to forget that we are all exactly the same underneath it all,” Jakub said. At 22 years old, Jakub realized the Hollywood lifestyle wasn’t for her and chose to pursue her true passion – writing.

She wrote her first book, “You Look Like That Girl…,” a memoir of her life and decision to leave Hollywood, which will be released in June. “Writing had always been what was my peace,” she said, mentioning she often worried what people would think of her writing. “It became more painful to stifle what I loved than to be criticized for it.” Through her life experiences, Jakub learned an important lesson – “We are all dealing with the same things.” After writing her book, she started a blog to write about her experiences, with the expectation no one would understand her feelings. However, she found many responses from the public saying they related to her feelings of loneliness and “weirdness.” Jakub encouraged South Meck students to embrace their differences and be themselves. “The thing that makes you different is powerful,” she said to students. “Embrace your weirdness.” Jakub has a passion to share her feelings with young people because she remembers feeling alone throughout the tough moments of her life. She hopes to encourage adolescents to realize everyone is dealing with similar struggles of acceptance and self-identity. “I just wanted the students to realize that following their dreams is important,” said South Meck German teacher Holly Rowland, who invited Jakub to speak after reading her

Lisa Jakub (second from left) with South Meck students. Courtney Schultz/SCW photo

blog. “I just thought she’d be an inspiration because she had everything at such a young age, but she wanted something different … I wanted kids to see that the easy way out isn’t always the best way.” Jakub plans to write her next book about mental health, because she experienced panic attacks throughout her life, as well as depression. Jakub said she felt an opportunity to begin the conversation about mental health after Robin Williams died from battling depression. “Williams was honest about his depression, but people don’t expect someone who looked so happy on the outside to be dealing with that,” she said. “My hope is that we can start talking about (mental health). You don’t know who else is dealing with that.” Learn more about Jakub, her book and her upcoming ventures at www.lisajakub.net.

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Laura King Edwards can now add the Lone Star State to the growing list of locations where she’s run to raise awareness of rare diseases – and to honor her 16-year-old sister, Taylor. Edwards, an avid runner, set a goal last year to run a race in all 50 states to support the search for a cure for rare diseases through raising funds and awareness for rare disease organizations – including Taylor’s Tale, a nonprofit the Edwards’s family founded in her sister’s name. Taylor was diagnosed with Batten disease in 2006. The rare, fatal childhood disorder is categorized as one of the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, or NCLs, which occur in an estimated 2 to 4 out of every 100,000 live births in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Though Batten disease and many other illnesses are classified as “rare,� grouped together they are anything but. “Rare diseases affect 1 out of 10 (Americans). There are millions of people fighting some rare disease, and they have to wake up every day to find out they don’t have any treatment they can count on,� Edwards said. “Ninety-five percent of rare diseases have no treatment – that’s just unacceptable.� Edwards ran the 2013 Thunder Road Half Marathon blindfolded in honor of her sister, who lost her eyesight due to Batten disease. The experience fueled a passion that led Edwards to set a goal of eventually running a race in all 50 states in honor of Taylor and the millions of people fighting rare diseases. On Feb. 28, World Rare Disease Day, Edwards completed the Woodlands Half Marathon in Texas, which raised money for the Will Herndon Fund. The nonprofit is named for 12-year-old Will Herndon, who is fighting Batten Disease. The organizations is part of the Austin, Texas-based Beyond Batten Disease Foundation, which Edwards called “an important advocate in the fight against Batten and other rare diseases.� “(Will’s family is) so much like our family,� Edwards said. “They’re heartbroken over the diagnosis, but really determined to build a better future.� Batten disease patients lack an enzyme needed to clean out the body’s cells. The enzyme’s absence causes cells to die, resulting in blindness, seizures, loss of motor and cognitive skills, speech impediment and, ultimately, death. Taylor was an 8-year-old, straight-A student at the time of her diagnosis, but her health has deteriorated considerably over the years. She’s now confined to

Laura King Edwards participated in World Rare Disease Day in honor of her sister, Taylor. Photo courtesy of Laura King Edwards.

a wheelchair, completely blind, nonverbal and relies on a feeding tube. Edwards knew she wanted to “knock out a big stateâ€? for World Rare Disease Day, which led her to choose the race in Texas. But just a few days prior to leaving for the race, Edwards nearly cancelled her plans. The Wednesday before the race, Taylor was rushed to a Charlotte hospital due to uncontrollable seizures. “We weren’t sure at that point if she would ever leave the hospital,â€? Edwards said. “I was worried that if I left (for Texas) I would be saying goodbye to her for good, and seriously considered cancelling the trip.â€? Taylor pulled through, however, and Edwards received a text from her dad while she was packing her bags to leave for the airport, saying Taylor was being discharged from the hospital. “When I saw her Thursday night, (I thought) she shouldn’t have been discharged the next day, but that’s the fighter she is,â€? Edwards said. “I think it just added to the whole impact of this race and why I was running. It reminded me of the horrors that something like Batten disease afflicts ‌ I want to do everything I can to make tomorrow better for kids like her.â€? In addition to a number of races in North Carolina, Edwards completed races last year in South Carolina, Tennessee and Oregon. She plans to run races in Virginia and North Dakota this spring, and is looking forward to running in Hawaii – a place Taylor always wanted to go, but never had the chance to visit – in September. “I think the biggest thing that always goes through my head is how much of a blessing it is that Taylor is my sister,â€? Edwards said. “She just inspires me in everything that I do and gives me the ability to do things I never thought were possible. “I’m not out to win any prize money or make the Olympics ‌The fight to be able to help children like her is channeled into the energy it takes to run when that gun is fired on race day.â€? Find more information about Taylor’s Tale at www.taylorstale.org. Follow Edwards’s story at www.writethehappyending.com. www.thecharlotteweekly.com

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foot office building would be built on the opposite side of the site, which would be home to InVue Security, a security solutions company currently located off Lancaster Highway in Ballantyne. InVue Chief Executive Officer Jim Sankey will own the building. Walter Field, planning consultant with Touchstone Village, said the visible portion of the office building would be less than the proposed 89,000 square feet. “The 89,000-square-foot number is a little deceiving,� Field said. “It’s really a 75,000 square foot floor area. It will be three stories, but it has a decent-sized basement. The basement won’t be accessible to the public or from the outside, so it will look smaller than it actually is.� Field said the changes to Touchstone Village would provide “needed improvements� and enhance the surrounding area. “I would like to say the process has been smooth because we spent a lot of time meeting with people and getting feedback,� he said. “Anytime there is change, people want to know how they’ll be affected, so we made sure that was communicated.� The site plan also includes the installation of painted crosswalks at all adjoining public intersections; driveway connections

from the site to public streets; an enhanced internal pedestrian network and a sidewalk from the new building to Baybrook Lane; and the planting of trees along Bevington Lane to replace dead trees. If approved by city council, site design work will begin, which Field said could take anywhere from three to five months. Construction will begin after, which would take about nine months to complete. “People won’t notice anything happening to the site for at least five months,� Field said. The second petition, submitted by the Village at Robinson Farm, would allow a change in zoning for approximately 5.69 acres located on the southwest corner at the intersection of Rea Road and Williams Pond Lane. The petitioner requested an increase in the total square footage allowed for outdoor dining, from the current 2,720 square feet to 4,800 square feet. Toast of Ballantyne, Lure Oyster Bar, Hawthorne’s New York Pizza & Bar, Bradshaw Social House and The Butcher’s Market are currently located in Robinson Farm. Zoning commission member Ray Eschert said rooftop dining would be included in the additional 2,080 square feet. Both petitions will appear before city council at its March 16 meeting.

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County’s anti-smoking legislation to take effect March 18

Come March 18, all governmentowned buildings, vehicles and property, or grounds, in Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), will be declared “smoke free.� This Mecklenburg County Board of Health ruling affects Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville. All Mecklenburg County-owned parks, greenways and park property – with the exception of the county golf courses and some regional parks – will be declared “tobacco-free,� per a Mecklenburg County ordinance. “Smoke-free� is defined as “no

smoking or combustible products, such as cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos or pipes,� according to a news release. “Tobacco-free� is defined as “no tobacco product use, including smoking products, smokeless tobacco (dip, snuff) and electronic cigarettes or vaping products.� “Reducing tobacco use will prevent chronic disease, improve our community's health and save money in health care costs,� read the release. Find more information at www. tobaccofreemeck.org, or call the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 980-314-9064.

Charlotte Latin grad named to Charlotte Regional Realtor Association Leadership Academy South Charlotte resident and Showcase Realty broker Leigh Anne Forlidas was one of 14 realtors selected to participate in the 2015 Charlotte Regional Realtor Association (CRRA) Leadership Academy. The CRRA Leadership Academy is a nine-month, five-state program focusing on goal setting, communication, time management, business relationships and more. “I am thrilled and proud of Leigh Anne and I know she will be an awesome addition to the group,� said Nancy Braun, owner and broker-in-charge of Showcase Realty. “She is extremely passionate about real estate. She puts her all into every client and every transaction.� Forlidas graduated from Charlotte Latin School and Queens University of Charlotte with a degree in mathematics. She’s a licensed broker in North

Carolina and South Carolina. “I’m truly honored and grateful to be included in the Leadership Academy,� she said. “I'm not only excited about the new opportunities this will give me to challenge myself; I also look forward to meeting new people and learning about ways to contribute to the program in the future."

Fresh Market opens in Promenade on Providence The Fresh Market’s newest location in the Promenade on Providence held a grand opening celebration on March 4 at 8 a.m. The 27,000-square-foot Greensborobased gourmet grocery store is located at 10828 Providence Road, off of Ballantyne Commons Parkway and Interstate 485. It features a pizza bar, gelato bar, bakery, full-service coffee bar, deli area and indoor and outdoor dining space. “We’re excited to open our new store in Charlotte and expand our reach into North Carolina,� said Sean Crane, The Fresh Market’s interim chief executive officer, in a news release. “We look forward to introducing The Fresh Market’s concept of quality, great tasting food, excellent customer service and a distinctive atmosphere to an expanded customer base, and we look forward to offering neighborhood communities an inspiring new food shopping experience.� The Fresh Market celebrated its grand opening with drawings, raffle prizes, chef demonstrations and food samplings. The first 1,000 customers received a samplesized bag of The Fresh Market’s own gourmet coffee and a reusable shopping bag. The Fresh Market hired about 90 employees for the new location.

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The following crimes were committed in the south Charlotte area between Feb. 27 and March 4, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Author’s Note: South Charlotte Weekly recently received letters regarding the practice of including relative areas of crimes and listings of items stolen in our Blotter. While we appreciate feedback from the community, we will continue to include this information. This is public information released daily by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, while suspect information is not available. Our reason for including areas affected by crime is to make readers aware of targeted neighborhoods. It is up to residents to communicate with CMPD if they feel their neighborhood is targeted. We hope to make our readers aware of items by including a listing of items stolen and the value. We appreciate reader feedback and hope you continue to enjoy our paper.

Home/Business Break-ins • 400 block of Vista Grande Circle: Shotgun and semi-automatic rifle, worth $249 total, stolen from home and $300 in damage done to window during break-in. March 1 • 4100 block of Bannockburn Place: Nothing listed as stolen from home and $100 in damage

done to window during break-in. March 1

Vehicle Break-ins • 4200 block of Dumbarton Place: Nothing listed as stolen from vehicle, $100 in damage done to window during break-in. March 3 • 8100 block of Providence Road: Macbook, computer case and glasses, worth $2,300 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in. Feb. 3 • 14400 block of Adair Manor Court: Jewelry, hookah pipe, pens, speaker, Afghan rugs, duffle bag, backpack, iPod, hats, tie, iPhone case, shaving kit, watch, cigar cutter and lighter, worth $20,510 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in. March 4 • 2700 block of Pencoyd Lane: Portable flashlight and CDs, worth $25 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in. March 2

Property Theft • Ulta Beauty, 7844 Rea Road: $515 worth of perfume stolen from business. Feb. 27 • 3200 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Wallet containing credit cards, $100 cash, checks and personal documents stolen. March 1 • Walmart, Arboretum Shopping Center: $18 worth of clothing and food stolen from business. March 2 • 3900 block of Sharon Road: $600 iPhone stolen. March 4 • 11600 block of Providence Road: $50 worth of Oxycodone stolen. March 4 • 15100 block of John J Delaney Drive: $15,000 Ford Econoline stolen. March 4 • 9244 block of North Vicksburg Park:

$2,700 diamond earrings stolen. March 4 • 13200 block of Alex Mill Drive: $10,000 worth of jewelry stolen. March 4

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 16200 block of Bridgehampton Club Drive: $3,000 in damage done to Toyota Tacoma in hit-and-run. Feb. 28 • 4800 block of Cameron Valley Parkway: $750 in damage done to Honda Accord in hitand-run incident. March 1 • 1700 block of Chinchester Lane: $250 in damage done to residential windows in vandalism incident. March 1 • 11200 block of Quiet Wood Court: $50 in damage done to residential mailbox. March 1 • 4100 block of Bramwyck Drive: $200 in damage done to Ford F-150 in hit-and-run. March 2 • 9700 block of Fairway Ridge Road: $1,000 in damage done to Pontiac G6 during assault involving a tire iron. March 3 • 6500 block of Walsh Boulevard: $200 in damage done to Chevrolet Uplander in vandalism incident. March 3 • 3100 block of Indian Rock Road: $500 in damage done to yard when suspect purposefully drove on it. March 4 • 8800 block of Shaver Drive: $2,500 in damage done to brick mailbox in hit-and-run. March 4

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 7400 block of East Independence Boulevard: $100 withdrawn by fraudulent use of debit

card. Feb. 27 • Family Dollar, 5436 E. Independence Blvd.: Counterfeit $100 bill passed. March 1 • Gap, SouthPark Mall: $400 in counterfeit money passed. March 1 • 16600 block of Lancaster Highway: $1,056 lost through unauthorized use of debit card. Feb. 3 • South State Bank, 6525 Morrison Blvd.: Fraudulent $752 check cashed. March 3 • 3400 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: $116 lost through unauthorized use of debit card. March 3 • 1800 block of Galleria Boulevard: $216 lost through unauthorized use of debit card. March 4 • 8500 block of McAlpine Park Drive: Fraudulent check mailed to victim for services rendered. March 4 • 4300 block of Hathaway Street: Suspect used victim’s Social Security number to file for tax returns. March 4

Miscellaneous • South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road: Possession of a pocketknife. Feb. 27 • 9200 block of Covey Hollow Court: False 911 call. March 3 • 15200 block of John J Delaney Drive: Simple assault. March 3 • 9500 block of Mintworth Avenue: Three juveniles involved in affray, then dispersed. Mother of one juvenile returned to scene and encouraged the group to fight again. Mother then assaulted a female juvenile. March 4

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28277 – 72 Violations included: No food safety manager on duty; open carafes of employee drinking water on food preparation table; multiple hand washing violations; hot water at hand sink does not reach proper temperature; multiple containers of cooked food stored on or near the floor, some uncovered with soiled utensils above or adjacent to them; soiled pans, knives, tableware and slicers; sanitizer with no strength; onion sauce cooling from day before in full five-gallon plastic bucket; no date marks on multiple foods; facility needs and does not have a thin diameter probe; general cleaning needed; fruit flies in facility, repeat violation; multiple unlabeled spray bottles; food on floor; multiple handless scoops in food throughout facility; dish machine door will not stay open properly; and boxes of utensils stored on floor. All Scores: 28210 • Hampton Inn & Suites, 6700 Phillips

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March 27 and 28. Shop for unique treasures donated by local collectors to support cancer, heart and hospice services at Novant Health.

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TiE currently supports six school districts – Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Rowan, Cleveland counties in North Carolina and Fort Mill in South Carolina, reaching approximately 400 students with Down syndrome. Cook, who worked as a licensed school psychologist and counselor with CMS for five years, said, “Children with Down syndrome have a unique learning style. We teach teachers how to moderate the classroom, train parents about special education policies and provide them with personal training on IEPs, school suggestions and homework strategies.” Cook said the most expensive portion of TiE falls in professional development opportunities. DSAGC provides three to four professional development conferences annually to a team of 15 Down Syndrome specialists, appointed by the six school districts. Ann Jolly is an exceptional children elementary program specialist at CMS. Before taking on this role, she worked as a special education teacher in the school district for 20 years. She was appointed as a CMS DSAGC Down syndrome specialist at the end of last year. Jolly said TiE has been instrumental in helping her provide a “meaningful education for all students.” “Having the most current information allows us to make informed decisions and support families,” she said. “We are working with DSAGC’s TiE program to help us identify areas of difficulties and provide targeted support, provide training sessions to CMS staff during summer teacher conferences and to see how we may better facilitate meaningful, positive IEP meetings.” Jolly said CMS has partnered with DSAGC’s TiE program to provide training for additional CMS staff members. “The first training session was held on Jan. 23 and we are planning additional ways to partner and build capacity,” she said. This year’s Dash for Down Syndrome takes place on World Down Syndrome Day, an internationally-recognized day of celebration meant to bring awareness and foster an appreciation for people with Down syndrome. After the race is over, participants,

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community members and friends and families with people with Down syndrome are invited to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Elevation Church in Blakeney. Elevation is sponsoring the entire carnival-style World Down Syndrome Day celebration with bounce houses, an obstacle course, hands-on games for children, corn hole, popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones, hotdogs, cookies and lemonade. Susan Spantgos, community outreach coordinator at Elevation Blakeney and a resident of south Charlotte said Elevation has always sponsored the Dash and felt compelled to partner with DSAGC to provide a special celebration in accordance with the holiday. “It is very exciting that the Dash will also have a World Down Syndrome Day event for the first time this year,” Lariviere said. “We couldn’t do it without the generosity of Elevation Church.” Spantgos also said she was personally enthusiastic about World Down Syndrome Day. Spantgos’ 22-year-old daughter Catherine has Down syndrome. She said DSAGC has been a great support system for her family since her daughter’s birth. She was happy to help build a partnership between DSAGC and Elevation Blakeney. Spantgos said, “I am a firm believer that all people are given incredible gifts and talents from God and it is up to all of us to give everyone an opportunity to let their light shine.” Visit www.dashfordownsyndrome. racesonline.com to register or find out more information. Visit www.dsa-gc.org for more information about DSAGC.

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Carefully read the Medication Guide before you start taking RAGWITEK® and each time you get a refill. This Brief Summary does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if there is something you do not understand or if you want to learn more about RAGWITEK. What is the Most Important Information I Should Know About RAGWITEK? RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Stop taking RAGWITEK and get medical treatment right away if you have any of the following symptoms after taking RAGWITEK: / Trouble breathing / Throat tightness or swelling / Trouble swallowing or speaking / Dizziness or fainting / Rapid or weak heartbeat / Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea / Severe flushing or itching of the skin For home administration of RAGWITEK, your doctor will prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine, a medicine you can inject if you have a severe allergic reaction after taking RAGWITEK. Your doctor will train and instruct you on the proper use of auto-injectable epinephrine. Talk to your doctor or read the epinephrine patient information if you have any questions about the use of auto-injectable epinephrine.

Who Should Not Take RAGWITEK? You should not take RAGWITEK if: / You have severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma / You had a severe allergic reaction in the past that included any of these symptoms: o Trouble breathing o Dizziness or fainting o Rapid or weak heartbeat / You have ever had difficulty with breathing due to swelling of the throat or upper airway after using any sublingual immunotherapy before. / You have ever been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. / You are allergic to any of the inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK. The inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK are: gelatin, mannitol, and sodium hydroxide. What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking RAGWITEK? Your doctor may decide that RAGWITEK is not the best treatment if: / You have asthma, depending on how severe it is. / You suffer from lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). / You suffer from heart disease such as coronary artery disease, an irregular heart rhythm, or you have hypertension that is not well controlled.

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Are There Any Reasons to Stop Taking RAGWITEK? Stop RAGWITEK and contact your doctor if you have any of the following after taking RAGWITEK: / Any type of a serious allergic reaction / Throat tightness that worsens or swelling of the tongue or throat that causes trouble speaking, breathing, or swallowing / Asthma or any other breathing condition that gets worse / Dizziness or fainting / Rapid or weak heartbeat / Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea / Severe flushing or itching of the skin / Heartburn, difficulty swallowing, pain with swallowing, or chest pain that does not go away or worsens Also, stop taking RAGWITEK following: mouth surgery procedures (such as tooth removal), or if you develop any mouth infections, ulcers or cuts in the mouth or throat.

effects, by themselves, were not dangerous or life-threatening. RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Symptoms of allergic reactions to RAGWITEK include: / Trouble breathing / Throat tightness or swelling / Trouble swallowing or speaking / Dizziness or fainting / Rapid or weak heartbeat / Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea / Severe flushing or itching of the skin For additional information on the possible side effects of RAGWITEK talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about RAGWITEK. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about RAGWITEK that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information, go to: www.ragwitek.com or call 1-800-622-4477 (toll-free). The Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions Limited, Blagrove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RU UK For more detailed information, please read the Prescribing Information. usmg-mk3641-sb-1404r000 Revised: 04/2014 ------------------------------------------------------------Copyright © 2015 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. RESP-1125099-0007 01/15

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What is RAGWITEK? RAGWITEK is a prescription medicine used for sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy to treat ragweed pollen allergies that can cause sneezing, runny or itchy nose, stuffy or congested nose, or itchy and watery eyes. RAGWITEK may be prescribed for persons 18 through 65 years of age who are allergic to ragweed pollen. RAGWITEK is taken for about 12 weeks before ragweed pollen season and throughout ragweed pollen season. RAGWITEK is NOT a medication that gives immediate relief for symptoms of ragweed allergy.

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Carmel Middle students top the ranks of district art contest by Courtney Schultz education@thecharlotteweekly.com

Two Carmel Middle School students topped the competition in this year’s Mecklenburg County PTA Reflections Art Contest. Eighth-grader Makenzie Blake and seventh-grader Zach Cowan placed first and second, respectively, in the middle school division of visual arts. The contest, designed for students of PTA or PTSA groups in the county, was comprised of six arts categories including dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. This year’s theme was, “The world would be a better place if…” Makenzie’s piece, “Like a Child,” was a portrait of a child showcasing how children are a fresh start and represent the future. “I did a drawing of a little girl from a different country. I chose it because it was part of the theme that children are really innocent and they’re a fresh start,” Makenzie said. “I feel like if we were more like them, the world would be a better place.” Makenzie said she enjoys painting people because their differences provide interesting challenges. The 13-year-old hopes people see an opportunity for change in her piece, which earned her a first place finish.

“I hope they see the innocence in children and maybe realize how they can be more like a child and help the world be a better place,” she said, adding she was surprised to earn a first place rank among the district’s works of art. Makenzie enjoys art and uses the activity as a stress reliever. “It’s cool to see what you’re capable of that you felt like you might not be able to do,” she said. Makenzie’s mother, Racquel Blake, said her daughter goes to a studio once a week to paint. “I know she’s going to keep doing art for sure. She loves doing it,” Racquel said. “It’s her go-to thing for relaxing and taking a break.” Zach Cowan was encouraged by the Carmel Middle art teacher Maxine Boggio to create a piece for the art contest, which earned him a second place finish. “It took a little encouraging to get started with it,” Zach said. His work, “Words Not Weapons,” displayed a drawing of a weapon dropping flowers with a dove to represent peace, over a bed of petals with powerful words on each petal. Boggio said Zach took an illustrative approach to convey his message. He said he created the picture to emphasize a theme of war and using

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communication rather than weapons to solve problems. “I thought the world would be a better place if we used words and not weapons,” the 13-year-old said. “I hope (people who see the art) just take a lesson from it and think about the how to deal with wars with words rather than weapons.” Zach’s mother, Amy Cowan, felt the message he put into the piece was a thoughtful message and showed his maturity. “I think he really put his heart into it,” she said. The piece was the first one he’s entered into an art contest after taking classes with Boggio the last two years. Amy Cowan said the experience in the art contest taught her son a valuable lesson: “Apply yourself and things will end well.” Amy said she encouraged her son to enter the contest and continue working on the piece. “We’ve always thought he was talented,” she said. “I was really proud of him.” Boggio taught both Zach and Makenzie since they were in sixth grade. Boggio, who’s in her third year at Carmel, said she tries to make art relevant for her students. “I try to teach them everything and try to find anything that will interest them,” she said. She believes she instills traditional skills

in her students to help them as artists. Boggio said Makenzie and Zach are “naturally gifted” and went “above and beyond.” She felt the students took the theme seriously and understood its meaning. “They did not look at (the theme) in a superficial way,” Boggio said. The art teacher feels their perspectives of the theme helped the students win first and second place. She also said she’s proud the students took the initiative to work on their pieces on their own to enter the contest. Boggio feels art can give middle school students a chance to work through the emotional, social and physical issues they experience during those years. “They are going through so much and art is an opportunity to get it out and express it in a drawing,” she said, adding she feels it give students a break from negativity in their lives they may experience from tough subjects, their peers or social media. “They can concentrate on something else in a judgment-free place.” Both Makenzie’s and Zach’s art will be on display at the Mecklenburg County Reflections Awards Ceremony and Gallery Walk on April 25 at Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School. Each will receive trophies at the event and their pieces will be submitted to the state contest.

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Alexander Graham teacher wins STEM award Sarah Long, a seventhgrade math teacher at Alexander Graham Middle School in south Charlotte, was awarded the AREVA Inspiration Award for Outstanding STEM Teacher. Photo courtesy of Long was one of ten Debbie Cobb teachers nominated for the award and was recognized at the CLT Joules Energy Innovation Award ceremony on Feb. 19. CLT Joules celebrates mentors, startups and teacher that inspire and encourage innovation in the energy sector, according to a news release. “Mrs. Long is truly an inspiring educator and AG staff applauds her success,” Debbie Cobb, academic facilitator at Alexander Graham, wrote in an email. Country Day’s all-girls tech-robotics team advances to state championship

Country Day’s Tech-Robotics team qualified for the state competition on March 7. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Country Day School.

Charlotte Country Day School’s tech-robotics “Bucs Bots” team won the VEX Robotics Competition qualifying match held in Cary on Feb. 14. This was the all-girls team’s first robotics competition. A total of 21 teams from all over North Carolina participated in the competition. County Day’s team won the final match in an alliance with their partners from viaRobotics in Apex and Charlotte Christian School. Country Day seniors Crystal Winston, Alexis Robinson and Caroline Godsey competed on behalf of the school’s tech-robotics team, the smallest participating team at the competition, according to a news release. “I am so proud of these girls for their hard work and determination,” Erin Springfield, Country Day’s Upper School computer science department head and tech-robotics team advisor, said in the release. “This was a very intense competition and they never gave up, leading us to first place. These types of programs and competitions inspire students to get involved and become scientists, engineers and inventors.” The team advances to the North Carolina State Championship at Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord on March 7 to compete www.thecharlotteweekly.com

against 35 other schools. CMS approves chief operating officer, chief human resources officer The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved a chief operating officer and chief human resource officer for the district at its Feb. 24 meeting. Carolyn Stamper, who has held the CMS executive director for transportation position since 1994, was named chief operating officer. Stamper also was most recently the acting asso- Carolyn Stamper ciate superintendent for auxiliary services. In her new role, she will oversee all district operations including building services, construction, transportation and child nutrition services, according to a news release. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Carolina State University. Avery Mitchell was named CMS chief human resource officer. She will oversee employee relations, employee support services and human resources administration, according Avery Mitchell to the release. Mitchell started her career at CMS in 2009 as a principal at Albemarle Road Middle School. She also has been the executive director for the central secondary zone and employee support services. Mitchell earned a master’s degree in administration and supervision from Winthrop University. National College Fair opens to area high schoolers Area high school students will have the opportunity to survey about 200 colleges and universities at the National College Fair on Sunday, March 8, at The Park Expo, located at 2500 E. Independence Blvd. in Charlotte. The event is slated for noon and will last until 4 p.m. and will feature two-year and four-year colleges that focus on a wide array of majors and concentrations, private and public schools and historically black colleges and universities, according to a news release. Since the selections can be overwhelming, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools counselors developed tips to follow, according to the release, including: take the opportunity to learn about scholarships and financial aid; find a way to separate from the crowd by dressing professionally; and work on interview skills. Counselors also said sometimes meeting with college advisors could turn into an onsite interview, so students should be prepared to give advisors examples of work, such as a resume. Students also can learn about the top programs offered at the schools and should follow-up with colleges that interest them. Visit www.nacanet.org or call 800-822-6285 to find more information about the fair. Students may pre-register for the fair until March 8 or can register at the door.

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Honor Roll ELON PARK elementary A Honor Roll Third grade: Almeida, Caylee Elizabeth; Amith, Abhinav; Arun, Srividha; Aycinena, Santiago; Bacon, James Howard; Bakhdoud, Jawad Hassan; Bartkowski, Rebekah Morgan; Bathineni, Siddartha; Bazow, Jayden Lee; Berkley, Lauren Tuyen; Berrong, Sofia Grace; Blamy, Lauren Pierce; Boylan, Conner Everett; Branscom, Aidyn Marie; Budidharma, Kayla Amelia; Buskey, Anna Kathryn; Clippinger, Grant Evan; Collins, Robert Kerr; Cowan, Katherine Hale; Crawford, Cadence Marie; Cusson, Emma Elisabeth; DeLuca, Sophie Lauren; Dulla, Ananya Naidu; Dycha, Boone Hughes; Fabiano, Christopher Charles; Ferguson, Ashley Grace; Fierick, Lily Kay; Gabbard, Ryan Scott; Gadde, Varun; Gerlach, Chloe Lucille; Glover, Tyler Monique; Gormican, Katherine Mackenzie; Graham, Kennedy Nicole; Griffin, Natalie Elizabeth; Hilburn, Caya Alexis; Hopper, Lucy Joy; Horstmann, Joshua Blake; Huynh, Katie Ngoc; Jewell, Annabelle Lee; Johnson, Declan James; Johnson, Logan Thomas; Jones, Alexander Matthew; Kantor, Avery Madison; Karbassian, Arianna Parvin; Kasanganay, Victoria Mushiya; Kelley, Jackson Lee; Kendrick, John Davis; Kim, Sue Jung; Lammers, Holden Chase; Lanoue, Evan Alexander; Larson, Rachael Elizabeth; Longueira, Jake Christopher; Ludwick, John Richard; Mahajan, Keya; Malone, Jake Eli; Miller, Emma Paige; Moinikunta, Yash; Montney, Charlotte Nichole; Mukhtar, Haris Asif; Nattamai, Sarayu Raghuraman; Nattamai, Sindhu Raghuraman; Nguyen, McKenzie TramAnh; Nikoei, Anahita; Niranjan, Sheerabdhi; Ordonio, Juliana; Osmanov, Edvard; Ospina, Lucas; Panchumarthi, Rajesh Chowdary; Patel, Alivia Dipesh; Patil, Sangeetha Chandrashekhar; Patil, Vihan D; Pazo, Priscilla Nicole; Pessoa, Allison Anita; Philar, Nidhi Nikhil; Porter, Blake O’Brien; Rao, Rhea Kodihalli; Reshetar, Mason Garrett;

Robinson, Kade Thomas; Rogers, Brayden James; Schwiegerath, Jack Adam; Sears, Cohen; Sharma, Tanvi; Shawar, Mehdi Nasser; Shukla, Aarsh Manish; Smith, Allison Taylor; Stover, Madison Nicole; Tariyal, Jayin Kumar; Ullagaddi, Medha Chandrashekhar; Vaughan, Vincent Sumarjo; Vellala, Aastha Sai; Waldman, Natalie Parker; Wang, Dalen Yu; Warren, Olivia Ann; Wen, Mindy; Ye, Jonathan Wang; and Zwawa, Zane Savanh. Fourth grade: Adkins, Alyssa Marie; Alburua, Thadeo; Alzouby, Duaa; Amara, Maasrith; Axtman, Tanner Jacob; Ayyalasomayajula, Medha; Badran, Samer Haitham; Banala, Eesha Mahalakshmi; Bazluki, Raury Nikole; Bhyri, Suchir Sudhanshu; Biswas, Korbin Michael; Bitton, Jacob Liam; Bly, McKenzie Leigh; Bocian, Abby Richie; Bowman, Philip Myles; Brewster, Cambre Austin; Brewster, Kylie Austin; Carlton, Andrew James; Carpenter, Jackson Scott; Chan, Asia Sananikone; Chappell, Jane Elise; Chen, Emily; Cheruvu, Nithya Lakshmi; Clark, John Coleman; Conrad, Chandler Scott; Cook, Matthew Peter; Craft, David Michael; Cygan, Catelyn Alexandra; Dabhade, Armaan Tushar; Dadhania, Simran; Dang, Ryan; Daruvala, Zahaan Parvez; Diggs, Nai’a ElizabethFaye; Ding, Edward; Dravucz, Emese Nora; Elliotte, Audrey Kathryn; Fazilat, Jack Kian; Fenton, Taylor Mackenzie; Fox, Michelle Alara; Geiger, Cole Robert; Ghiloria, Nishka; Gogate, Rohan Hrishikesh; Gorantla, Nipun; Gorantla, Niyathi; Gramaglia, Benjamin Berkeley; Gravender, Nathan Thomas; Grindo, Riley Olivia; Hale, James Robert; Hammonds, Delani Dylon; Han, Eugina; Harrison, Declan Scott; Hernquist, Dylan Jack; Hodnett, Grady Alek; Hogue, Chase Thomas; Horton, Zachary Michael; Hunt, Abigail Judith; Hunter, Helene Morisseau; Jarrett, Tori Noelle; Jayaram, Tanvi Lakshmi; Jewell, Maxten Martin; Johnsen, Katherine Blair; Jones, Ainsley Elizabeth; Joshi, Shayar Ajay; Keefner, Emma Reese; Kuwano, Yuma; Lin, Caleb; Losen, Gabrielle Joy; Lumwai, Tyler Elijah; Mikels, Anabella Lee; Mock, Jordan Zei; Moolchandani, Varun Manohar; Moreno, Paola Alexandra; Motrynczuk, Briana Grace; Nannapaneni, Anisha Dhriti; Neelsen, Dean Michael; Niederman, Sasha Rome; Njimogna, Raouda Nguenga; Painter, Olivia Nicole; Pan, Kyle; Patel, Jainil Paril; Pham, Eric; Phelps, Torrie Ashlee; Potier, Rachel Esther; Preisano, Alyssa Jordan; Prysock, Sophia Claire; Pu, David; Ramineni, Sindhu; Rashed, Janeen Samir; Ratnam, Preethika Suiochana; Rawlings, Liam Francis;

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Smoke is a gentle soul who would really prefer to be the King of a quiet castle. Being a little on the fearful side he’ll need an understanding owner who will take things slow and allow Smoke to adjust to his new home. He can get along with other dogs but really just wants to lay at your feet. He is currently in our Train to Adopt program and learning new obedience tricks. If you are interested in meeting him, come to the shelter. He’s a VIP: Only $10 to adopt! CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the first Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road Page 14 • March 6 to 12, 2015 • South Charlotte Weekly

Name: Charlie ID: A1086113 Breed Mix: Shorthair Age: 2 years Weight: 9 lbs Sex: Neutered Male Date of Arrival: 2/15/15 (Stray) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

CHARLIE

Secret Admirer “When it comes to relationships, I’m very level-headed. I don’t leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then I’ll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me but I’ll be thinking a lot of you!”

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South Charlotte residents speak out regarding failed nondiscrimination ordinance

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Greater Charlotte residents fill the council chamber to capacity and hold signs for and against approval of the nondiscrimination ordinances. Crystal O’Gorman/SCW photo by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

More than 100 speakers addressed Charlotte City Council at its Monday, March 2, meeting regarding a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance. Some of those speakers identified themselves as south Charlotte residents, speaking both for and against the ordinance, which was struck down. The ordinance, which would have amended sections of city code to extend nondiscrimination language to include gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status and marriage status, failed to pass after a 6 to 5 vote. District 7 representative Ed Driggs, along with councilmembers Greg Phipps, LaWana Mayfield, John Autry, Michael Barnes and Kenny Smith, voted against the ordinance. Councilmembers removed a section of the ordinance that would allow transgender individuals to use the bathroom of the gender they identify with, before the final vote. The ordinances, which were previously struck down in the late 1990s, were reintroduced to councilmembers by Charlotte Non-Discrimination Ordinance Coalition (CNDOC) representative Scott Bishop during a November 2014 meeting. More than 30 of the more than 100 speakers, who were given a two-minute time limit, spoke in favor of the ordinance, including south Charlotte resident Peter Barr. Barr spoke on behalf of his transgender son, who graduated from Charlotte Latin School. “Charlotte is a progressive city,” he told councilmembers. “Being part of a progressive city is important. Many are afraid of what they think this ordinance means for their children. I, too, have fears for my son and want him to feel safe enough to move back home … He is still my son; he is still the same person.” More than 60 residents spoke out against the ordinances at the meeting. South Charlotte restaurant owner Richard Adams told council approving the ordinances would be “reverse discrimination.” Adams added he doesn’t discriminate in hiring practices and www.thecharlotteweekly.com

employs several LGBT community members, but said he felt the ordinances are “a violation of (his) liberties.” Rev. Steve Triplett, of South Charlotte Baptist Church, also spoke out against the ordinances based on his religious convictions. Nearly six hours after public comment began, Councilmember Vi Lyles made a motion to vote on the amended ordinances, which excluded the section regarding transgender people using public bathrooms, showers and changing rooms of the gender they identify with. Lyles said the combination of public outcry over the bathroom argument and knowing there weren’t enough council votes for the original ordinance, pushed her to motion for the amendment. “I ran on the idea of collaboration,” Lyles said. “… The most important thing is to move us forward – protecting housing, taxicab service and public accommodations, with the exception of bathrooms.” Councilmembers Autry and Mayfield strongly opposed amending the ordinance, but other councilmembers agreed with Lyles. The vote, 9 to 2, allowed the final decision to be in accordance with the exception motioned by Lyles. “I cannot and will not support an amendment that does not support all citizens,” Mayfield said. South Charlotte representative Driggs voted against the non-discrimination ordinances. He said he didn’t believe some rhetoric from both sides of the argument. “I don’t like being called hateful and ignorant (by the LBGT community and advocates),” Driggs said, adding he voted against the issue because he wasn’t convinced there was enough compelling evidence presented in favor of it. Driggs ended his public address by stating he and all councilmembers were doing the best they could with the information that was presented by all parties. Several south Charlotte businesses were unable to be reached for comment by South Charlotte Weekly’s press deadline.

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Culinary

by Charles Jenkin scwnews@thecharlotteweekly.com

delectable starter is the A small dining spot is nestled within the shops at Queso Fundido, the Tower Square Shopping Center on Pineville-Mat- made with grilled thews Road. This place is a hidden gem for the pal- cheese. I sugate. I only recently became aware of an opportunity to gest adding the relish some authentic tastes of Mexico here in south spicy chorizo. Charlotte, although the restaurant has been open The queso at for over a year. Inside, diners will find a few simple most restautables without tablecloths or an upscale bar but that rants is a cheese shouldn’t deter them. Taqueria offers delicious, genu- sauce, but this ine Mexican cuisine. is authentically Taqueria consists of a dozen tables and a few booths grilled Mexican but that’s about it – a little décor would go a long way. cheese that takes All the more deceiving is the look when the food is a fork to help get presented; each plate is a culinary work of art. That’s it to your chip, because a husband and wife team do all the cooking, and is well worth the effort. The cheese itself is deliworking to produce the food of their homeland. In ciously smooth and the meat adds the ideal kick. this case, authentic refers to traditional, home-style A feature of Taqueria is the tacos. Traditional tacos Mexican food made from come with your choice of scratch. meat, along with onion, cilanThe menu includes traditro and radish, green and red tional Mexican fare you would salsa. Guests can choose from expect. The quantity of items 8652 Pineville Matthews Rd. beef steak, marinated pork, is not as big as many MexiHours: chicken, Mexican sausage, can eateries, but that’s a good Hours: Mon 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. fried pork or steak and sauthing. Given this team insist Tue - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. sage combined. Then, there on making each dish to order Sun 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. are the signature tacos. Each and are working from scratch, Phone: 704-752-1112 taco is served with a double it would be impossible to offer www.tacosnc.com layer of two soft flour tortimore items without comprollas and are offered individumising flavors and freshness. ally, or as a plate with salad, Take, for example, the guacamole, which is avail- rice, beans and salsa. The fish taco has battered tilaable in a regular and large portion. I strongly recom- pia with cabbage and lime sauce. The fish is moist mend the guacamole, as the avocado, onion, cilantro, and tender inside and has a light crunch outside. The tomato and lime juice is perfectly combined. Another shrimp taco features cooked sautéed shrimp, as do

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the shrimp and bacon tacos, with creamy lime sauce and pico de gallo. Beef skirt tacos offer tender meat, grilled onions and melted cheese. The Barbacoa taco is also delicious, with shredded tender marinated beef. Taqueria features a veggie taco with zucchini, bell or poblano pepper and cheese. The fresh, made from scratch emphasis can be tasted throughout the menu, and a delectable example is the refried beans. Many Mexican restaurants offer refried beans that are creamy and most likely served out of a can. The refried beans at Taqueria are made fresh, so you can still feel the texture of some of the beans. They are mashed, but not to a pulp, and have much better texture and flavor. The rice is another example of authentic cuisine, as it’s always fresh. One of my favorite items on the menu is the Chimichanga – a fried tortilla filled with steak or chicken and topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapeno, served with rice and beans. If you have yet to try mole, here’s your chance to

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taste it; this is as authentic as it comes. Mole is a sauce prepared with chocolate, herbs and nuts. The Mole de Pollo is tender chicken in this delicious mole sauce, served with a container of hot tortillas, along with rice and beans. Another popular dish is the Enchiladas Rojas. Diners get four handmade tortillas filled with chicken and topped with queso fresco, tomatoes and lettuce, served with rice and beans. All of the plated dinners and signature taco plates arrive with rice and beans – and they’re not to be missed. Burritos are available with chicken or beef, beans and rice. The Burrito NC adds cheese and salsa; and the Burrito California includes beans, rice, meat, pico de gallo, lettuce and salsa. The restaurant’s quesadilla’s can be just cheese, or guests can add meat. The Shrimpsadilla is a tortilla filled with cheese, shrimp, mild chipotle salsa, avocado and pico de gallo. For an interesting twist, guests can have a Mexican breakfast any time of the day. Three breakfast tacos are made with scrambled eggs. A breakfast burrito consists of scrambled eggs, beans and rice. Huevos Revueltos is comprised of three scrambled eggs served with rice and beans. Huevos con Chorizo has two scramble eggs with chorizo, served with rice and beans. The Huevos a la Mexicana includes two eggs, tomato,

onion, bell pepper, rice and beans; and the Chilaquiles Rojos is a fried corn tortilla in guajillo sauce, cheese, onion and oregano. The phrase that describes Taqueria is “pleasantly surprising.â€? You don’t expect to get food this delicious in a small, unassuming little spot in a big shopping plaza. Yes, the dining room would benefit from a make-over; it could use some dĂŠcor and a few wall hangings. On the other hand, the pricing is very reasonable and offers a great value. I learned the owners had a desire to recreate the food they both loved dearly, and missed so much from their mom’s kitchen in their region of Mexico. The establishment opened with little more than a passion and just enough funds to stay open for a few months. Over a year has passed and the little Mexican eatery is going strong. Whether you dine in or take it to-go, I firmly believe you’ll be back, and you’ll invite your friends.

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Summer Camp Guide

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From Story to Stage

Age group: 6 to 10 years old June 8 to 12 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $165

Campers will learn the fundamentals of tennis and improve their technique. Instructors will use red, orange and regular balls to fit a campers appropriate level of play. Lunch is included. Blakeney Racquet & Swim Club, 10607 Rea Road

Imagination Celebration Age group: 3 to 5 years old June 15 to 18 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $150 members/$200 nonmembers

Golfers will learn basic skills, fundamentals, safety, full swing, short game skills and etiquette. Many students return for subsequent camp dates and build upon their skills. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

Junior Dana Rader Golf Camp Age group: 9 to 12 years old June 15 to 18 9 a.m. to noon $350

Campers will learn team work and collaboration as they bring a story to life. Campers will write an original script, design a set and act out their play in a performance for friends and family on the last day of camp. Ballantyne Reading Academy, 17228 Lancaster Hwy., suite 211

Campers will develop creativity and imagination through interacting with art, science and nature. Field trips include the Mint Museum, Discovery Place and more. Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place

The Junior Dana Rader Golf Camp offers four hours of instruction and golf. Participants learn fundamentals of full swing with video analysis along with short game skills, rules and etiquette. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

Blakeney Racquet & Swim Tennis Camp

Pee Wee Dana Rader Golf Camp

Dish it Out Mixed Media Art

Age group: 7 years old and older June 8 to 12 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $269

Age group: 5 to 8 years old June 15 to 18 1 to 2:30 p.m. $175

Age group: 8 years old and older June 15 to 19 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $195

Campers will participate in clay building, canvas painting, pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusing, string painting and more. Dish it Out, 7828 Rea Road

Wild Science

Age group: 5 to 12 years old June 15 to 19 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $175 Campers will have “explosive, oozing, bubbling fun” with the crew from the Atomz Lab. Campers will participate in science demonstrations and experiments. St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

The World of Eric Carle Age group: 3 to 5 years old June 15 to 19 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $165

Campers will become authors and illustrators as they immerse themselves in the world of author Eric Carle. Campers (see Summer Camp Guide on page 19)

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Please visit our website or give us a call to sign-up. Campus tours allow visitors an inside view into our school day. You will be able to get a sneak peek of students in class, changing classes and get a feel for what a normal day at QGHS is like for students. Please allow 45 minutes for your walking tour. Students are welcome to participate in the tour.

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Queen’s Grant High School follows the Common Core Curriculum. We do this in an environment that nurtures the student’s desire to learn while holding students firmly accountable in both academics and discipline. We seek to foster passion for learning and to equip college bound students with the tools for academic success. At Queen’s Grant High School our teachers and administrators are committed to the integrity of the learning environment and are always seeking ways to enhance and uphold the priceless opportunities that occur upon that stage. Queen’s Grant High School is a place of great opportunity for highly motivated students and actively involved parents.

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will go home with an original, published writing product at the end of the week. Ballantyne Reading Academy, 17228 Lancaster Hwy, suite 211

3D Printing and Raspberry Pi: Looking toward the future Age group: 12 to 15 years old June 15 to 19 1 to 4 p.m.

This teenage golf school camp teaches campers the fundamentals of full swing with video analysis. Golfers also will learn short game skills, rules, etiquette and more. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

Minecraft Programming

Two of the biggest tech buzzwords today are 3D printers and Raspberry Pi. Young Engineers of Today campers will explore the process of making 3D solid objects from digital objects. They also will be given a Raspbery Pi computer for the week to experiment with the computer. Charlotte Latin School, 9502 Providence Road

High School Dana Rader Golf Camp Age group: 13 to 17 years old June 22 to 25

9 a.m. to noon $350

Age group: 12 to 15 years old June 22 to 26 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Young Engineers of Today campers will explore what happens when you use Minecraft to teach programming. Campers will learn the fundamentals of programming by modifying Minecraft. Charlotte Latin School, 9502 Providence Road

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British Int’l School of Charlotte - July 27-August 14 7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277

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$400 members/ $450 nonmembers This camp is for young thrill seekers. Campers will rock climb, swing on ropes courses, play paintball, fly on a zipline and get soaked white-water rafting. Myers Park Presbyterian, 2501 Oxford Place

Fit for Fun: Games with Nets Age group: Preschool through second grade June 22-26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $240

Campers will learn skills needed to play volleyball and tennis while working on crafts, learning stretching and strengthening skills and developing habits for a healthy lifestyle. Calvary Child Development Center, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road

Home on the Range

Age group: 5 to 12 years old June 22 to 26 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $175 Campers will experience an old-fashioned home economics class. Campers will create, cook and eat their own dishes, make homemade soaps and more. St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

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Age group: 12 to 15 years old June 22 to 26 1 to 4 p.m.

June 22 to 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $240 Campers will explore the exciting adventures of being a zookeeper while learning about different animals. Calvary Child Development Center, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road

America the Beautiful Age group: 3 to 8 years old June 29 to July 2 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $240

Campers will celebrate treasures of the United States,

such as the Grand Canyon, lighthouses, baseball and more. Calvary Child Development Center, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road

Super Terrific Fun Camp Age group: 6 to 13 years old June 29 to July 3 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $195 before April 15

Enjoy everything Sports Connection has to offer, including rock climbing, bowling, arcade games, laser tag and more. Sports Connection, 11611 Ardrey Kell Road (see Summer Camp Guide on page 22)

Self-driving cars are no longer confined to the world of fiction. Campers will design and build their own self-driving robot to take home at the end of the week. Charlotte Latin School, 9502 Providence Road

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Full Throttle Lacrosse Age group: Second through sixth grade July 13 to 17 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $290

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It takes time to build a program, or in South Meck’s girls basketball team’s case, resurrect one. Cristie Mitchell completed her fourth season as the Sabres coach, and is finally beginning to see some fruit from her efforts and those of her players. South Meck finished with a 15-9 record (10-4 So. Meck 8 to take second place in the league) after it lost to Hough, 50-47, in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state playoffs in the Sabres first postseason appearance since winning a state championship in 2006. “It’s a huge season for us,” South Meck junior guard Ali Fitch said. “This year we’ve put it all together and it’s showed. We’ve come really far. “Just to get in the first round is great for us this year. I’m really excited about it. Definitely next year will be hopefully just as good, if not better.” The 2014-15 season is a pretty significant accomplishment after Mitchell and her players persevered through a combined 19-45 record (12-30 So. Meck 8). “I think they really believed [that they could compete] from the beginning,” Mitchell said. “We had a couple of early losses to teams that were ranked first, second, fourth and sixth. They started

realizing that just because we’re losing games, we’re losing to some really talented teams and we’ve played a really difficult schedule this year and I think it has prepared us. “We have pretty much the same team we’ve had the last two or three years, so [it’s been] getting the girls to realize hard work does pay off.” Mitchell added she has seen her players get better and their confidence grow every season. “They’re getting more mature,” Mitchell said. “They’re learning how to play basketball. They’re learning how to play like a team. We finally put some wins under our belts and the promising thing is a lot of our rival teams around here that are power houses are losing a lot of seniors this year and I’m only losing one. Next year is really promising.” South Meck has cultivated a strong sense of team and built depth, enabling Mitchell to go with a different starting lineup to best match up with opponents. “If we need rebounders, if we need a good defensive team, I might start a different five than if we need to be a good offensive team or quick team,” Mitchell said. “I can start a different five each night with seven, even eight girls in that rotation.” Mitchell added her players finally bought in to what it takes a team to win and that she does not have any issues

with them on who she decides to start. “The last couple of years we tried to do it by ourselves,” Mitchell said. “We would have one or two players that wouldn’t share the ball. This year we’re not selfish. This year we’re a very unselfish team. “We want to see our teammates succeed. At the end of the night the girls feel a lot better scoring a couple of points and having a win than scoring 20 points with a loss. Once they realized what it felt like to win games they really started buying into the team concept.” Center Nnenna Okam, who averaged seven points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, was the lone senior on the team, and has endured quite a bit of losing. This season is especially validating for her, because she believes she helped lay a solid foundation for the future of the program. “From my freshman year to junior year a lot of people doubted South Meck and I wanted to change that my senior year, and show we’re just as good as other teams, so watch out for us,” Okam said. “Some of my friends from other schools are like, ‘Wow, you all have gotten so good. I didn’t think you guys would be up here by now.’ It’s kind of proving them wrong that South Meck is a team to be reckoned with. Each year we’ve gotten better and better, and I feel like my senior year has been that

peak, so hopefully when I come by next year my girls will be on top.” South Meck returns a strong nucleus for next season in sophomore wing Carrington Barnett (7.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game), Fitch (12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.3 steals per game), freshman forward A’lea Gilbert (5.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game), junior guard Courtney Sanderson (7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 3.1 steals per game) and junior guard Aja Stevens (8.3 points, two rebounds, 4.2 assists and three steals per game). “Aja and Ali, they’re quick players,” Mitchell said. “They’re smart players. I’ve got pretty much three point guards on the court at all times, so teams can’t really press a whole lot. Out of those girls you can’t target one player. “If you try to stop Ali, I have another player that’s going to step up and score for me. I think that’s what makes us such a unique team.” Stevens said she and her teammates have good chemistry and connect well on the court. “We get along on and off the court,” Stevens said. “We’ve been together for a long time and just get each other.” The Sabres know they can compete and win. Combine their confidence and experience with a talented core of returning players and next season looks promising for South Meck.

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Providence Day wins sixth consecutive NCISAA state championship Winning has become a way of life for Providence Day girls basketball. The Chargers beat top-seeded Rabun Gap, 36-29, to win its sixth consecutive N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Assocation Class 3A state championship and finish with a 27-3 record (10-0 Charlotte Independent Page 24 • March 6 to 12, 2015 • South Charlotte Weekly

Schools Conference to win the league) on Feb. 28. Providence Day coach Josh Springer said people don’t know how hard it is to win one state championship. It was especially difficult to duplicate that level of success after losing McDonald’s All-American forward Jatarie White, who currently plays for South Carolina. “You’ve got to have special players and we do – high character people, great families, great assistant coaches, great support from the school administration, kids that (see Sports Shorts on page 25)

Providence Day girls basketball team won its sixth consecutive NCISAA championship on Feb. 28. Ben Doster/SCW photo

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buy into a vision and mission every year,” Springer said. “You don’t just roll out the ball and hope to be here on February 28. “I’m absurdly humbled and proud. This is a really fun group. The kids really bought into what we want to do, which is we always want to defend and rebound and play harder than everybody and then they bought into their roles.” Freshman point guard Kennedy Boyd, who was held scoreless in the first meeting with Rabun Gap, a 50-42 loss on Dec. 13, scored a team-high 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists in the Chargers win. “She controlled the game,” Springer said. “She hit big shots for us early. She hit a three-pointer to start the game and to start the third quarter and made key free throws down the stretch.” Sophomore forward Janelle Bailey also played a significant role for Providence Day with 10 points, six rebounds and one steal. “We got down a few in the first quarter,” Springer said. “Janelle’s a bulldog, and I mean that in the biggest compliment. She wants to go strong to the basket. She’s unbelievably aggressive. She’s passionate. She rebounds ferociously on both ends of the floor.” The Chargers only lose one senior in

Dani Brown, who Springer said was the heart and soul of the team and an outstanding defender. Once again, Providence Day appears poised and prepared to continue its dominance next season and for year’s to come.

Charlotte Christian finishes season in semis Charlotte Christian (21-11, 6-4 to finish third in the CISAA) made it to the semifinals of the NCISAA Class 3A state playoffs for the first time since 2010, but lost to No. 1-seeded Rabun Gap, 44-33, on Feb. 27. “I told the girls they accomplished a lot, 21 wins, more wins than we’ve had in about a decade at Charlotte Christian, advancing out of the quarterfinals,” Charlotte Christian coach Luke Boythe said. “They have a lot to be proud of. “I told them they were by far my favorite team I have ever coached.” Junior wing Kerstie Phills led the Knights with 12 points, and sophomore guard Gerlea Patton added 10 points. Charlotte Christian returns nine of its 12 players including sophomore power forward Jaiden Mason, Patton and Phills and is backed by a junior varsity team that won the conference tournament. Boythe, who finished his first year as the Knights head coach, said the future of Charlotte Christian girls basketball is in good hands.

“A lot of it has to do with our seniors,” Boythe said. “We’ve got three seniors who set the standard high, and they showed these girls how to lead and how to win. We will continue to compete at a high level. “My goal, and this may sound audacious, is to be the best place to play high school girls basketball in the nation. I don’t just mean wins and losses. I mean that girls want to come play for Charlotte Christian, because of the culture and what we do. I think we’re well on our way to doing that.”

Chargers boys fall to Greensboro Day Providence Day’s (25-5, 10-0 CISAA to win the league) impressive run ended in bitter defeat when it fell to eventual NCISAA Class 3A state champion Greensboro Day in a 61-44 loss on Feb. 27. “They’re really good – they’re tough, and to me, there’s no doubt they’re the best defensive team in the state,” Providence Day coach Brian Field said. “They take you out of rhythm. You lose your spacing with them. They make you execute. We struggled a little bit with that. That’s no knock on our guys. They’re a really good team. “They’re not going to beat themselves. You’ve got to make shots, beat them, be tough with the ball, don’t lose possessions. We had stretches where we were really good and stretches where they pushed it out on us and we didn’t keep up.”

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PDS boys lost to Greensboro Day in the state semifinals. Ben Doster/SCW photo

Junior forwards Grant Williams (14 points) and Josh Howard (11 points) didn’t get enough help in the loss, which was the first time in 14 years the Chargers reached the semifinal round. Field said he’s disappointed with how the season ended, but is proud of what his team accomplished. “I love this group,” Field said. “They’ve worked their tails off. They’ve done it the right way. They’re great students. They’re great friends to each other. They’re great teammates. It’s hard now because of the emotions of it being your last game makes it difficult. There’s no reason for us walk out with our heads down.” The Chargers return a strong nucleus of talent that includes Williams and Howard, but will miss senior guards Chaz Raye and Matthew Lee, who graduate this spring. “We’re very excited about what’s coming back and the future of Providence Day basketball,” Field said.

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