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Volume 15, Number 13 • April 3 to 9, 2015

Parking dispute settled,

Area residents fight childhood cancer through fourth annual race

by Courtney Schultz education@thecharlotteweekly.com

we can focus our communication on all the positive things that are happening here and things we’re really excited about.”

The settlement comes at an opportune moment, as Ballantyne Village is in the final stages of a $500,000 renovation, which includes a new marking and branding initiative, a water and fire fountain centrally located between Mellow Mushroom and Villa Antonio,

What began as a personal project for a high school program has now become a family affair to help raise funds for pediatric cancer.

The Rogers family – particularly Emily Rogers, a junior at Myers Park High School– organized the fourth annual Cookies for Kids’ Cancer 5K on Saturday, March 28, to raise awareness of the lack of funding for pediatric cancer and to fill in those gaps through the national 501c3 nonprofit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer (CFKC).

Abbey Rogers, a Myers Park graduate, hosted the inaugural race on March 17, 2012, in the Randolph Park neighborhood for a school project after being inspired by a family friend, Grier Christenbury, who was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma when he was 2 years old. Christenbury died from the disease in November 2013.

“We were in this fight with the Christenbury family from the get-go,” Janine Rogers, Emily and Abbey’s mother, said. “Our family really wanted to do something to help because it’s such a helpless feeling to have a sick child and not be able to do anything about it.”

The family planned for Emily Rogers to take the reins on the event and continue to support Grier and other children affected by pediatric cancer, she added.

“We’re continuing this in memory of him and his family,” Emily Rogers said. “This community is really involved, and all these parents

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(see Cookies for Kids on page 12)

shopping center gets makeover

Ballantyne Village’s $500,000 renovation includes updates such as the new fire Photo by Hannah Chronis/SCW Photo and water fountain and additional seating.

by Hannah Chronis hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

A lengthy parking dispute in Ballantyne Village dating back to October 2013 came to a close on Monday, March 30.

MV Ballantyne Village, the company that owns the shopping center, and is managed by real estate firms Mount Vernon Asset and Vision Ventures, reached a settlement with Ballantyne Village Parking after nearly two years

of dispute.

All parking deck spaces and surface lots are now open for use by visitors of the center and lawsuits by both companies have been dropped, said Ballantyne Village General Manager Ed Camp.

“It went from, ‘This isn’t going to ever happen,’ to happening seemingly overnight,” Camp said. “The good news for us, of course, is we can move forward in a positive direction… now

INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Education, 14; Rev. Tony, 18; Calendar, 25; Sports, 27; Classifieds, 31

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Painting pictures through poetry South Charlotte author, poet to visit Park Road books next week

by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

Mary Kratt credits her skills as an author and poet to a “storytelling gene” passed down from her parents and grandparents.

The south Charlotte resident’s father was a newspaper editor and her mother was a high school English teacher, so reading and writing came naturally to Kratt.

“We had books all over the house,” she said. “We were a very literate family.”

Kratt served as editor of her junior high and high school newspapers, wrote stories and eventually majored in English. She began a serious career in writing in the late 1970s, and the rest is history. “(Writing) seems to be something much more useful to me than other things – it satisfies my soul,” Kratt said.

The writer will visit Park Road Books in south Charlotte for an author event on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Kratt, hear about her experiences as an author and purchase a signed copy of her latest book, “Watch Where You Walk: New & Selected Poems.” The store is located at 4139 Park Road.

Since beginning her writing career more than 30 years ago, Kratt has published

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numerous books on North and South Carolina history and culture, while also exercising her skills as a poet. Kratt has published dozens of poems in literary magazines across the U.S., as well as five books of original poetry.

“Most of what I’ve been doing is parallel prose (works) related to interesting piedmont Carolina stories, and poetry, which is a different way of telling stories,” Kratt said.

“Watch Where You Walk” is a collection of “some of the best” poems published in Kratt’s previous five poetry books, she said, and also includes several sections of all-new poems. One of the sections, “The Thistle Path,” includes poems focusing on members of Kratt’s family – her mother, who was a “southern country preacher’s daughter,” her seven brothers and more.

Another section features poems with “cameo portraits” of real historical figures, Kratt said. Those featured include John White, the artist who served as governor of the infamous “Lost Colony” on Roanoke Island, and Elizabeth Allston Pringle, a South Carolina woman who owned a rice plantation following the Civil War, but was very poor.

“She struggled … (she) had 1,000 acres

but not a cent of money,” Kratt said. “It’s kind of a post-Civil War story from a woman’s point of view.”

Kratt said the toughest aspects of being a writer have nothing to do with actually writing. One of the biggest challenges she admits to facing involves her computer – typing the poem correctly, putting it in the correct type of file, sending it to the right place and at the right time. She also confesses that being a poet causes her to be “easily distracted.”

“Poets are easily distracted because they notice of everything,” Kratt said. “You notice something on the side of the road that catches your attention, you see nails on the street, flowers just coming up – you see things other people don’t see.”

Kratt said her ability to see things others might miss helps enhance her writing, especially in “Watch Where You Walk,” which she describes as a “sort of southern memoir.” She said the book’s cover – a picture of a thistle – is just as important as it symbolic as the book’s title and content and represents the theme of the poems featured.

“Thistles are quite beautiful. They’re pink and fluffy, but prickly and painful, like life can be,” Kratt said. “The book is actually a

story about how life is both beautiful and prickly, and gives really good examples and very true stories that reflect that.”

Kratt also will visit Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main on April 18, a Saturday, for a National Library Week meet-the-authors event with fellow local author and poet, Dannye Romine Powell. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at 310 N. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Find more information at www.cmlibrary.org.

Visit www.parkroadbooks.com for more information about the Park Road Books event.

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News

Finish The Wall completes unfinished faith-based construction projects

by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

Joel Davis, an engineer from Waxhaw, felt compelled to start south Charlottebased nonprofit Finish The Wall not long after returning from a mission trip with Carmel Baptist Church in 2005.

Davis said the team worked on an educational space and daycare center for Emanuel Baptist Church in Barbados for one week, but they didn’t complete the project. Months after returning, he questioned whether the project was ever completed, which led to him being divinely inspired to start Finish The Wall.

“One Sunday, I got the call from God,” Davis said. “I wasn’t running from it, but it seemed there must be someone else retired with a lot of money who could do it better than me. I was arguing in my head and God persisted, ‘You’re going to do it now.’”

Finish The Wall, located on Johnston Road, is a nonprofit that finishes incomplete faith-based construction projects in the U.S. and abroad. Their first project, with the help of Carmel Baptist Church, was the completion of the Barbados church project in 2006.

The organization became a 501c3 in 2007 and has completed 11 projects with costs ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 for materials, equipment, local contractors, travel and room and board, Davis said.

The five required criteria to pass before a project is considered by Finish the Wall are as follows: the project must be in some phase of construction already and the local population are unable to complete it, a local ministry partner must be involved, it must be used to further the gospel of Christ and projects must have a completion timeline no greater than four to six weeks.

Finish The Wall completed its most recent mission trip last month. They finished building a church sanctuary and classrooms for La Iglesia Vida Nueva (Assembly of God) in Atenas, Costa Rica.

The 4,500-square-foot space needed a lot of work, Davis said.

“The roof and walls and windows were in, but we finished the flooring, built a stage in the sanctuary, put in ceramic tile, painted and did electric work in the sanctuary. The classrooms were just a shell; we had to build walls to divide classrooms and complete lighting, electrical and install sidewalks outside,” he said.

The project took four weeks to complete with four teams of 15 people who volunteered in stages over the life of the project.

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Creek Church of Charlotte and Lifepointe Christian Church.

First Baptist Church of Weddington Pastor Bill Fogarty has led 70 church members in 7 years to volunteer with Finish The Wall.

“These trips have been a great catalyst for developing a mission heart in my congregation,” Fogarty said.

He said the mission trips are a humbling experience for his congregation.

“It opens their eyes to the power of God's love as they engage with believers from other cultures,” Fogarty said. “It gives them a greater appreciation for the abundant blessings of God in their lives.

It reminds them of the self-centeredness of our culture and exposes them to a level of personal contentment that few in America appreciate.”

Gwen Starnes of Waxhaw has been volunteering with Finish The Wall for two years.

“It has fulfilled a life long dream to be involved in foreign missions. The joy of working with people who have so little and yet are so thankful is humbling,” Starnes said. “My heart has broken for the conditions some people live in and at the same time, my heart has been filled with overflowing love for these people.”

Tom Powell lives in Mineral Springs and is an elder at Carmel Baptist Church. He also sits on the board for Finish The Wall and has volunteered for four mission trips since 2010. Powell said his involvement with Finish The Wall has affected him in many ways, including strengthening his relationships with others who volunteer, showing him how faith affects people all over the world and recognizing the impact of completing these projects.

“When we go to a place and finish a building that’s been sitting unfinished for 4 or more years, it’s a great sense of accomplishment,” Powell said.

Davis, a founding member of Five Stones Church in Waxhaw, said he is glad that he responded to his calling. He said it’s been a blessing.

“I get to have the experience and joy of all these people coming together,” he said.

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Section of Interstate 485 named after H. Allen Tate Jr.

by Hannah Chronis hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

The final section of Interstate 485 in northeast Mecklenburg County was officially named in honor of the founder and CEO of south Charlotte-based Allen Tate Companies, H. Allen Tate Jr., on March 27.

The segment of I-485 named in Tate’s honor covers 5.7 miles from N.C. 115 to Interstate 85 and completes the 67-mile outer loop around Charlotte, connecting I-85 and Interstate 77.

The “turbine interchange” at Tate’s namesake on I-85 is the first of its kind in the state and should improve efficiency and safety, according to a news release. The section is slated to open in late spring.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce hosted the naming celebration and several state and local dignitaries, colleagues, friends and family members of Tate attended the event.

“This is an honor beyond description, but it comes along the way. This is not the end of figuring out ways to fill the transportation infrastructure. The trip is not finished – just this project,” Tate said in the release.

“I am proud of the many people who have worked so hard on this for so many years.”

Pat Riley, president and COO of Allen Tate Companies, commended Tate on his efforts to

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improve transportation in North Carolina.

"From the day I arrived (in Charlotte) in November 1991, I rode with Allen on Saturdays, learning where the future transportation corridors of Charlotte would be," Riley said in the release.

"From the other side of my office wall, I’ve witnessed 22 years of relentless transportation coalition-building – so that future generations can look back and say 'they got it right.’”

Tate, a realtor and developer, founded Allen Tate Companies in 1957 and has served on the Toll Roads Solutions Committee, the Charlotte Chamber’s Regional Roads Committee and the Committee of 21 of Charlotte-Mecklenburg roads and infrastruction.

Tate worked to spur the completion of I-485 ahead of schedule, as well as the widening of I-485 in south Charlotte and widening of I-85 in Cabarrus County to improve transportation in the greater Charlotte area.

"Our region has benefited immensely because of Allen’s tireless commitment to making it better," said Ned Curran, North Carolina Board of Transportation chairman, in the release. "Being an advocate for better regional transportation systems is just one example of the many contributions Allen Tate has provided in his decades of public service."

Tate said through his experience with improving transportation in the state he’s learned to “do a lot of listening.”

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EDITORIAL

News Briefs

SouthPark Mall welcomes new stores

Managing Editor Hannah Chronis

SouthPark Mall in south Charlotte will welcome four new stores this spring, including Kendra Scott, The Features Editor Layout Editor North Face, The Track & Field Store Josh Whitener Erin Kirby and The Shade Store. In addition, 8 Education Editor Art Director the Salon at The Village at SouthPark Courtney Schultz Maria Hernandez will expand into a 6,000-square foot News Writers A&E Editor space, which will feature a full-time Ryan Pitkin Dee Grano live DJ and espresso bar.

Kendra Scott is a fashion accessoCrystal O’Gorman Faith Columnist Sports Writer Rev. Tony Marciano ries brand and will occupy a 1,700square-foot space next to White Ben Doster House | Black Market. The store will include the Kendra Scott Color Bar, ADVERTISING where customers can use iPads to Charlotte Conway create customize jewelry.

Adrian Garson The North Face, which will be DISTRIBUTION located between Pottery Barn and Manager Vera Bradley, is slated to open May Mike Kochy 1. The 5,572-square-foot store will offer outdoor apparel, equipment PUBLISHER and footwear.

Associate Publisher The Track & Field Store is Brazil’s Randi Trojan largest fitness apparel brand and will open a 1,695-square-foot space adjaFounder cent to Kendra Scott. The brand creAlain Lillie ates “premium sports performance Advertising: and beach apparel for men, women adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com and kids,” according to a news release.

The Shade Store will launch its South Charlotte Weekly is published by the first showroom in North Carolina Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group. All rights at SouthPark Mall. The store feareserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. tures custom shades, blinds, drapery and hardware in a 2,620-square-foot showroom next to Paul Simon.

SouthPark Mall is located at 4400 Sharon Road.

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new law firm

Six local attorneys launched a new law firm for, “people who want more from their lawyers,” according to a news release. Bass, Dunklin, Little, McCullough & Smith PLLC opened in late 2014 at 6302 Fairview Road, suite 580, with founding partners Eric Bass, Garth Dunklin, Danica Little, Andrew McCullough, Gary Smith and Megan Sadler.

“The timing was right,” Bass said in the release. “We want to use our experiences together to start a new firm that’s more nimble, savvy and effective.”

The firm will practice a variety of commercial and personal legal needs including estate planning, commercial real estate, business and corporate transactions, tax planning, employment law and litigation.

“We see a lot of opportunity in Charlotte,” said Bass, noting the city is expected to grow 71 percent between 2010 and 2030.

Ballantyne Corperate Park launches Cans for a Cause Tenants in Ballantyne Corporate Park are encouraged to collect canned goods for the seventh annual food drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

Collection bins will be distributed in various locations throughout Corporate Park building lobbies. The campaign will run from Wednesday, April 15 through noon on Friday, April 24.

Contributions can be made online at www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/ giveabit with the code “BCP2015.”

Contact Hailey Rorie at activities@

bissellcompanies.com for more information.

Walk to End Lupus seeks volunteers The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), located at 4530 Park Road in south Charlotte, is seeking 100 volunteers to help with the organization’s 14th annual Walk to End Lupus Now: Charlotte. The walk is slated for May 16, a Saturday, at Central Piedmont Community College – Belk Plaza at 425 N. Kings Drive in Charlotte.

Volunteers are needed between noon and 9:30 p.m. and will help with site set up, registration, parking, kids area, first aid, food and beverage, breakdown and more.

Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and meal.

“Our success is directly related to our amazing volunteers who help make our event a safe and fun experience for our walkers,” said Christine John-Fuller, LFANC president and CEO. “Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer so we encourage people to grab their friends and family and sign up today. We appreciate the support from the community in helping make this year’s Walk be a huge success.”

Those interested in volunteering can sign up online at www.lupusnc. org, email info@lupusnc.org or call 877-849-8271, ext. 4.

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Crime Blotter

The following crimes were committed in the south Charlotte area between March 26 and April 1, according to the CharlotteMecklenburg Police Department.

Home/Business Break-ins • SouthPark E-cigarettes and Vapors kiosk, SouthPark Mall: $3,340 worth of e-cigarette accessories stolen; $700 in damage to display case during break-in. March 30 • 6800 block of Northbury Lane: $200 headphones stolen from home during break-in.

March 31 • Honeybaked Ham Company, 7649 Pineville-Matthews Road: $10 padlock broken on storage trailer in attempted break-in. April 1

Vehicle Break-Ins • 11900 block of Elm Lane: Cash, wallet, backpack, MacBook and iPad, worth $1,502 total, stolen from vehicle during break-in.

March 29 • Park Road Park, 6220 Park Road: Purse, wallet, Blackberry, cash, credit cards and driver’s license, worth $705 total, stolen and $300 in damage to Volkswagen Jetta during break-in.

March 29 • Park Road Park, 6220 Park Road: Credit cards, Social Security card, purses, wallets, cash, keys, identification, passport and gift cards stolen, $600 in damage to two vehicles during break-ins. March 29

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• McMullen Creek Parkway parking lot, 8149 Pineville-Matthews Road: Purses, wallet, credit cards, keys, cash and make-up, worth $378 total, stolen, $600 in damage to two vehicles during break-ins. March 29 • 6000 block of Fairview Road: $50 cellphone and $250 iPad stolen, $200 in damage to vehicle during break-in. March 30 • 9900 block of Cedar Circle Drive: Nothing listed as stolen in attempted vehicle break-in.

April 1 • 10300 block of Cedar Trail Lane: $300 handgun and $211 in cash stolen, $450 in damage to GMC Malibu during break-in. April 1 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $100 jacket and $2,000 MacBook stolen from vehicle during break-in. April 1

Property Theft • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $300 iPhone and $300 Samsung Galaxy stolen. March 29 • 3900 block of Pemberton Drive: Diamond ring, two iPhones and power drill, worth $2,760 total, stolen from home. March 29 • Belk, SouthPark Mall: $207 worth of clothing stolen from business; suspect had minor with her during larceny and was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. March 29 • Foxcroft East Racquet & Swim Club, 2301 Sedley Road: Wallet stolen from victim; $110 tennis racquet stolen from business. March 30 • 1800 block of Runnymede Lane: $350 iPhone stolen. March 30 • 6700 block of Morrison Boulevard: $500 jacket stolen. March 30 • 14000 block of Conlan Circle: $150 worth of prescription medicine. March 31

• 2700 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Wallet containing credit cards and $10 cash stolen during armed robbery. March 31 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $500 iPhone stolen. March 31 • South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road: Suspect went through victim’s backpack and stole $45 worth of clothes; $600 iPhone broken. April 1 • SouthPark Towers, 6000 Fairview Road: $175 fire extinguisher stolen. April 1 • 13700 block of Gatestone Lane: $12,885 worth of jewelry stolen from home. April 1 • 10500 block of Kristen Mare’s Drive: $800 swing stolen from front patio of residence.

April 1 • 9800 block of Forest Run Lane: $28 license plate stolen from vehicle. April 1 • 7800 block of Renaissance Court: $3,500 Nissan Maxima stolen. April 1

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 8000 block of Providence Road: $500 stop sign run over purposefully. March 26 • South Charlotte Middle School, 8040 Strawberry Lane: $50 in graffiti damange to bathroom stall and wall in vandalism incident.

March 27 • 9600 block of Rea Road: $750 in damage to Volvo S40 in hit-and-run. March 28 • 8100 block of Providence Road: $1,500 in damage to convertible top of BMW 650I in vandalism incident. March 29 • 2900 block of Heathstead Place: $700 in damage to Jeep Liberty in vandalism incident.

March 30 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $500 in damage to Toyota Corolla in vandalism incident.

March 30 • 12200 block of Dolomite Drive: $5 in damage to storm door when suspects wrote threats on it. March 30 • 8800 block of Fairview Road: $1,000 in damage to Jeep Cherokee in hit-and-run.

March 30 • 6300 block of Springs Mill Road: $12,000 in damage to roof in vandalism incident.

March 30 • 7700 block of Arboretum Drive: $4,000 in damage to Infiniti Q50 in hit-and-run. March 30 • 8400 block of Kirchenbaum Drive: $300 in damage to fence with spray paint in vandalism incident. March 30 • 9900 block of Johnston Road: $1,000 in damage to UPS truck in hit-and-run; suspect later found to be driving under the influence.

March 31 • 8300 block of Woodgate Lane: Suspect used excavator from construction site to overturn a trailer, doing $3,000 in damage to supplies inside. March 31 • 1800 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Object thrown from school bus cracked victim’s windshield, causing $300 in damage.

April 1 • 1300 block of East Barden Road: $500 damage to Toyota Camry in vandalism incident. April 1

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 10500 block of Osprey Drive: Suspect used victim’s personal information to file taxes.

March 30 • 2300 block of Providence Creek Lane: (see Blotter on page 8)

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News South Charlotte Weekly

Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following restaurants between March 26 to April 1.

28209 • Bedder, Bedder & Moore, 1730 Abbey

Place – 94.5 • Brazwells Premium Pub, 1627 Montford Drive – 92 • Reid’s Fine Foods, 2823 Selwyn Ave., suite A – 93

• Village Tavern, 4201 Congress St., suite 190 – 93 28210 • Baoding, 4722 Sharon Road, suite F –

97 • Musashi Japanese Restaurant, 1011 Johnston Road – 94.5 • Umai Sushi and Asian Bistro, 8418 Park Road – 94.5 28211 • Rexford Park Public House, 2200 Rex-

ford Road – 92 • Sushi Guru, 6601 Morrison Blvd. – 93.5

28226 • Bojangles’, 8720 Pineville-Matthews

Road – 96 • Great Wall of China South, 6666 Carmel Road – 97 • Jack in the Box, 7725 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • Wan Fu Chinese Restaurant, 10719 Kettering Drive – 94 28277 • Bahn Thai, 12206 Copper Way – 96 • Boneheads, 7926 Rea Road, suite E –

98.5 • Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, 9820-F Rea Road – 98.5

• The Butcher’s Market, 8410 Rea Road – 96.5 • Cajun Yard Dog, 8036 Providence Road – 98 • Cherry Blossom, 8206 Providence Road – 95.5 • Chili’s Grill & Bar, 9730 Rea Road – 97 • Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar, 8410 Rea Road – 98 • Jersey Mike’s, 7828A Rea Road – 93.5 • Kabob Grill, 7828 Rea Road – 96 • Pio Pio Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 97 • Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 96 • Sushi Ya Japan, 8200 Providence Road, suite 500 – 93 About the grades…Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70. Find more details on Mecklenburg County restaurants at the health department’s website, www.charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ HealthDepartment/Pages/Default.aspx.

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Suspect used two victims’ personal information to file taxes. March 30 • 6900 block of Phillips Place Court: Suspect stole $300 cash and wallet containing credit cards; suspect later spent $8,842 on stolen credit cards. March 31 • 3300 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Wallet, credit cards, driver’s license and cash, worth $227 total, stolen; suspect later spent $588 on stolen credit cards. March 31 • 7000 block of Shannon Willow Road: Suspect used victim’s personal information to open an account. March 31 • 3900 block of Ayscough Road: Suspect used victim’s personal information to file taxes.

March 31 • 5600 block of Hillingdon Road: Suspect used victim’s information to file taxes. March 31 • 7500 block of Quail Wood Drive: Suspect used victim’s personal information to file taxes.

April 1 • 8400 block of Tifton Road: Suspect used victim’s personal information to open a utility account from March to October 2014; $839 lost. April 1 • 9700 block of Winged Trail Court: Suspect used victim’s personal information to apply for a credit card. April 1

Drugs • 6600 block of Carmel Road: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. March 31 • 14200 block of Ballantyne Lake Road: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

April 1

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Ballantyne (continued from page 1)

additional seating with Adirondack rocking chairs and four swings surrounding the new fountain, among other updates and landscaping changes.

The parking deck entrance to Ballantyne Village now features signage, additional seating and landscaping next to the Blue Taj’s updated patio.

The popular south Charlotte shopping center also is in the process of welcoming new tenants as part of its renovation.

Shear Excellence, a men’s salon, will occupy the 1,500-square-footspace adjacent to the Cheeky Bean boutique. The salon will offer facials, shaving, grooming, Wi-Fi, largescreen TVs and complimentary beer in the lounge area in addition to hair care. The Ballantyne location will be the salon’s second location in Charlotte and the only salon in the Village after Emerson Joseph closes at the end of the month. Shear Excellence is slated to open in July.

Rush Espresso, currently located in suite 140, will move across the center into a smaller location.

Camp said the new, smaller location caters to Rush Espresso’s coffee bar appeal, as its current location has a kitchen too large for the café’s purposes.

"Rush Espresso is thrilled with the inclusion and opportunity to be a part of Ballantyne Village," said Paul McConachy, owner at Rush Espresso, in a news release. "We are looking forward to our new cafe design and layout, which will allow us to better serve our customers and offer an improved level of expertise.”

Villa Antonio also will transition into a new concept, Gusto Pasta Bar. The restaurant will continue serving Italian favorites in its new location, between Mellow Mushroom and TCBY. The menu also will feature healthy pasta dishes, an assortment of www.thecharlotteweekly.com

tapas, homemade sangrias and more.

The 3,500-square-foot space will be Gusto Pasta Bar’s first in Charlotte and Villa Antonio will remain open until Gusto Pasta Bar is operational.

The transition will open up the 6,000square-foot Villa Antonio space. Camp said another restaurant will assume the location and the announcement is expected to be released next week, after the lease is signed.

Camp said the Village also hopes to launch another restaurant in the former Rush Espresso location, creating a central location of four major restaurants – Terrace Café, Mellow Mushroom and two additional restaurants yet to be announced – surrounding the new fire and water fountain.

“We’re really excited about what’s coming,” he said. “The idea is to have four restaurants in a central location to create a centrality to the Village.”

Along with the restaurant changes, Tinder Box, a specialty cigar shop and lounge, has signed a lease for the 1,200-square-foot space next to Terrace Café. The cigar shop joins locations in the Arboretum, SouthPark and uptown Charlotte. It is scheduled to open in May. Camp said he hopes the new fountain and tenant changes will bring energy to the Village.

A “Lighting of the Fountain” ceremony is scheduled for May 6, a Wednesday. The lighting ceremony will coincide with the Village’s “Music in the Middle” series. Music in the Middle will feature live entertainment, which runs mid-April through mid-May, Wednesday through Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Music in the Middle will host bands on Wednesday evenings, acoustic entertainment on Thursdays and family-friendly DJs on Fridays.

McConachy said Camp has brought new life into Ballantyne Village.

“He’s amazing,” he said. “He brought this place to a new level.”

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and families have just come together.”

The event was entirely volunteer run and included a 5K and one-mile fun run race, a bake sale of donated baked goods and a raffle.

Emily said she felt compelled to continue her sister’s legacy with the 5K because the event has become an important part of the community.

“There is a lot of support and a lot of desire to help, and there is still a need for funding for pediatric cancer, so we want to do as much as we can,” she said.

Approximately 4 percent of national cancer research dollars goes toward children, despite childhood cancer being a leading cause of “death by disease” in American children. In the U.S., for every dollar spent on research, approximately 3 cents goes toward childhood cancer, according to Emily Rogers.

“All the science is there, all the technology is there. They have what they need to (conduct) clinical trials. All they need is funding,” Emily said.

In the past three years, the CFKC 5K has raised about $50,000 that goes directly to CFKC, she added.

CFKC helps fund pediatric research and improved therapies in five of the top research centers across the country, said Emily Fowler, executive director of CFKC. A medical advisory board of cancer institute professionals oversees direct funds, she added.

About 27 new therapies have been funded

Area residents came out to the CFKC 5K to raise funds and awareness to combat childhood cancer.

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through CFKC, said Amy Christenbury, Grier’s mother, who has worked with CFKC for years. “(The 5K) is a premier example of how this nonprofit inspires events around the country,” said Fowler. “We encourage people to ‘Be a Good Cookie,’ host an event (and) do what they can do and make a difference.”

Christenbury said she’s grateful for the community coming together in honor of her son, but she wants the focus to not be on a single child or a specific type of pediatric cancer.

“I think when you have a child that’s fighting cancer, it’s awesome to have the community come out and support,” Christenbury said. “What I want everyone to know is that

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we try to not make it about one child because it makes it seem so rare, but it’s not rare. We just need everyone to work together to have better funding.”

Many community members – including many high school students – attended the event and served as volunteers. Fowler thinks it’s important for children to become involved for two reasons: to help other children and to help someone they know.

“There is nothing more powerful than watching kids helping kids,” Fowler said.

“When a student is helping Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, they are specifically making a difference in their own group.

“I think that’s really powerful. If we start kids early in philanthropy, we’re really empowering

kids to make a difference in the world.”

Fowler said there are numerous ways for community members to become involved with CFKC. CFKC originally began with bake sales, but has grown to include races, birthday parties, fundraising pages and more.

Six area Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops will host a “free cone day” on April 14, a Tuesday, to help raise money for CFKC. CFKC raised more than $3 million dollars nationally in 2014, and Fowler hopes to inspire more people to support the cause and raise funds.

“We want people to help share the message so people know,” she said. “I want people to think, ‘If high school kids can do this, I can do this.”

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Education

‘Partying’ with fitness

Beverly Woods students get active with ‘fitness parties’

by Courtney Schultz education@thecharlotteweekly.com

Many students are rewarded with cupcakes and pizza parties when they reach milestones in elementary school. Beverly Woods Elementary School students can choose a healthier, more active alternative.

Beverly Woods parents Geoff Palmer and Holly Johnson, a personal trainer and senior aquatics and safety director, respectively, at the Harris YMCA, host “fitness parties” as a reward option for students.

Both Johnson and Palmer are involved in the school’s Health Team, which consists of administrators, counselors and parents seeking to encourage and sponsor health initiatives in the school.

“We certainly look at the whole child,” said Beverly Woods Principal Caroline Clapp-Horne. “We had a school-wide health initiative to help with that.”

The Health Team sought to find ways to reward students with healthy activities as opposed to food.

“A few years ago when we joined the Health Team, we were kind of considered the ‘food Nazis’ (because) we were telling parents they couldn’t bring in birthday

cupcakes to the cafeteria, telling teachers to stop giving candy to the kids for rewards,” Palmer said. “Teachers and parents started to resent the Health Team, I think.

“So, we talked about what are some ways that instead of telling people what they can’t do, show them what they can do (to become) the helpful Health Team instead of that people don’t like us. I think it’s easier to make a change with parents and kids using a carrot rather than a stick.”

Last year, Johnson and one of the school’s former guidance counselors wanted to give something fun, but not food related, for the classes’ behavior wheels, in which students earn “bear bucks” through good behavior and deeds throughout the school. When a class earns a specific amount, they spin a prize wheel, which now includes a fitness party rather than an ice cream or pizza party.

“We’re (Johnson and Palmer) both very passionate about youth wellness and staying active, so it became another way to keep the kids active instead of having a movie,” Johnson said. “We wanted to show support instead of being considered ‘food Nazis.’”

Fitness parties seek to make physical activity an exciting part of the day and the students have enjoyed the parties, Palmer said.

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to students with disabilities and Palmer and Johnson adapted the fitness regime to accommodate those students.

“It was so neat and so fun to bring these kids (a party). We even had a sweet, little boy, who was wheelchair-bound that we actually got him out of his wheelchair and did some things with him on a mat on the floor and also the things he could do within his wheelchair with his arms and do that too,” Johnson said.

The duo plans different activities for each class, incorporating running, calisthenics and fitness activities using songs and games.

They try to relate the fitness party workouts to life activities, with the intention of making students stronger and healthier.

Palmer said students view the workout and exercises as play.

“They don’t see what we do as exercise,” Johnson said. “Of course some of the things they know (such as) a ‘burpee’ is something we do when we exercise, but they see it as fun – it’s like playing a game.”

Clapp-Horne said because of the student’s enthusiasm the school has seen an increase in the number of students wanting a fitness party instead of a food treat.

Johnson and Palmer hope the students see exercise as a fun activity that doesn’t have to be within a gym, but can be anywhere, and for any student.

“It’s kind of fun because you do see those kids that kind of stand back and I don’t think that they’re used to moving. You see kids who

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are used to moving and move naturally and then you see kids who don’t move as naturally.

It’s not to see those kids interact together and play together and have fun and don’t get intimidated,” Palmer said. “You can see them get more excited about doing it instead of standing off in the background saying, ‘I can’t do it.’”

Six-year-old Brianna Morehouse, a firstgrader, said she typically doesn’t do much activity at home, except yoga with her dad when she was younger, but looks forward to fitness parties.

“I like acting like animals (during the workout), so it’s fun to jump around,” she said.

The fitness professionals encourage parents to facilitate activity at home with their children. Palmer said he’s witnessed parents decline “racing” their children to the car post-workout at the YMCA because they’re too tired from their workouts. He suggests parents skip their workout and play with their children to stay fit because he feels children genuinely love to move.

“Exercise always has a negative connotation,” Palmer said. “Don’t exercise; play.”

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Education News & Notes

Ardrey Kell to host wellness expo Ardrey Kell High School will host a College, Career and Wellness Expo on Thursday, April 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The event is free and open to high school students, as well as parents.

Different sessions will feature speakers addressing college-related topics such as SAT/ACT testing, choosing a major, dorm life and writing a college essay, among others. Presenters also will provide information on various trade and professional careers.

The health and wellness industry will be represented through various vendors, businesses and health professionals.

Ardrey Kell High School is located at 10220 Ardrey Kell Road.

Wellness questions should be directed to Jennifer McVicker at Jennifer.mcvicker@ cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-0860. Career/college questions should be directed to Bridget Ritch at bridgets.noah@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-0860.

Charlotte Latin had seven students qualified to compete in the national forensics tournament.

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Jamie Kaplan and Nova Quaoser, first alternates in public forum debate; Nick Verderame, first alternate in international extemporaneous speaking; James McLelland, second alternate in congressional debate (House of Representatives); Jamie Kaplan, fourth alternate in congressional debate (House of Representatives); Joe Gitlin, fourth alternate in original oratory; and Marshall Rich, fifth alternate in congressional debate (House of Representatives).

Charlotte Latin Director of Forensics Jonathan Peele and upper school physics teacher and forensics assistant coach Alex Frohlich led the team to the championship.

Contact Peele at jpeele@charlottelatin.org for more information.

South Charlotte Middle Olympiad team participates in regional tournament South Charlotte Middle School’s (SCMS) Science Olympiad team participated in the Charlotte regional tournament at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Science Olympiad is a STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) competition with subject areas ranging from anatomy testing and bottle-rocking building to identifying fossils and insects.

SCMS medaled in 18 of the 24 events and placed fourth overall out of 43 teams.

The team earned an invitation to compete at the state championship tournament, held at North Carolina State University on April 24 and 25.

Olde Providence Elementary School A Honor Roll

Latin’s speech and debate team takes on district tournament Charlotte Latin School’s forensics team earned second place overall in the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) District Tournament on March 21 at Riverside High School in Greer, South Carolina.

Seven members of the team qualified at the district tournament to complete in the NSDA’s National Tournament, tying Providence High School for the most students to compete in the national competition in June in Dallas, Texas. Students typically must finish first or second in their event to advance to the national tournament.

The Charlotte Latin students participating in the national competition are: Anthony Bilas and David Herrmann in duo interpretation; Dillon Lee and Matthew McCall in policy debate; James McLelland and Raymon Wang in policy debate; and Nick Verderame in congressional debate (Senate).

The following Charlotte Latin students are alternates for the national tournament:

Fourth grade: Cecilia Calub, Elie Cano, Ewan Gath, Charlie Euripides, Samanyu Joshi, Amy Lautenschlager, , Hunter Lindsley, Lucas Mahoney, Evelyn Masilun, Marie Montgomery, Andrew Moore, Mia Rochon, Stephanos Soutzos, Shayna Strasser, Abby Studnek, Kip Sullivan, Kira Williams Ella Woolman, Jada York, Nicolo Zito, Madeline Buchmann, Charlie Cochran, Prachi Joshi, Anna Leahy, Tyler McAffee, Nathan Plaisance, Lindsey Smith, Sam Stichter, Emma Studnek Reid Wellons, Isabella Yeager, Andrew Zusi Alex Garrett, Katelyn Havnaer, Anthony Tandoh, Jacob Walker and Beatrice Polk.

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Third grade: Evan Baughman, Zoe Braverman, Avery Cano, Max Forsyth, Macka Hancock, Ella Hoshko, Lucas King, Maya Knotek, Niles Shipp, Sarah Sinha, Ben Uslan, Mason Adams, Anna Czaplicki, Salil Garud, Mill Hart, Lydia Johnson, Nikolas Melkonian, Mikayla Rusnak, Noah Warren, Paige Bullock, Kennedy Chisolm, Austin Duer, Samit Gadekar, Gaby Hively, Besse Karavokiros, Andrew May, Daniel Ragona, Ayla Gale, Kaelyn Hemingway, Olive Hoffman, Aadhyanth Karthikkumar, Ryan Masara, Gavin Moeller, Maddie Rogers, Owen Rosenthal, Isabel Silverstein, Kate Sinha, Timothy Stephens, Laurel Caddell, Mac Hunter, Katie Polk and Liam Yeager.

Fifth grade: Lars Albrecht, Sahana Arunmeenakshi, John Balas, Mary Kate Brantley, Campbell Burbank, Grace Caddell Lucy Canter, Alex Clancey, Elizabeth Cline, Allena Boddie-Chapman, Sofia Christofaro, Sarai Deese, Griffin Edmondson, Emary Gordon, Sydney Gordon, Amelia Hagen, Ryan Hays, Emily Helder, Camryn Hicks, Gracie Hindin, Emily Holden, Maddie Jordan, Grace Kelly, Katrine Luh, Alec McMillan Caleb Meacham, Lindsay Merchant, Daniel Nelson, Anu Pahwa, Taylor Pittman, Charlie Riesmeyer, Jack Riesmeyer, Caitlin Rogan, Maxwell Rusmisell, Hannah Schillinger, Ellie Shroff, Scott Silverman South Charlotte Weekly • April 3 to 9, 2015 • Page 15

Culinary

Bravo to Buca

by Charles Jenkin scwnews@thecharlotteweekly.com

There was a time, not that long ago, when residents of south Charlotte had few restaurants to choose from, so when a new dining establishment was being built right next door in Pineville, residents took notice. I remember watching as the building went up to take over the once-empty lot at the corner of Pineville-Matthews Road and Carolina Place Parkway. When the sign went up for Buca di Beppo, I thought, ‘Surely they misspelled the name of their own restaurant.’ I soon found out the name, loosely translated in Italian, translates to “Joe’s Basement.”

The first Buca di Beppo opened in Minneapolis in 1993 in the basement of an apartment building.

The basement of the original location had no windows, and neither does Buca di Peppo in Pineville. What it does have, however, is an assortment of different rooms, each honoring Italy and all it represents, culinary and otherwise.

The wine room has a ceiling covered with wine bottles and The Pope room has a round table, which seats up to 16 guests and an oversized lazy-Susan as the centerpiece. The Italian vintage poster room has what you would expect – vintage Italian posters. There is even a candle-lit shrine to Frank Sinatra, and although Sinatra was from Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the son of Italian immigrants.

Nearly ever square inch of wall and ceiling is covered with photographs, posters and assorted Italian trinkets, paying tribute to the restaurant’s homage. In addition to the traditional tables and booths, the restaurant features a true chef’s table, which is a booth for six built into the kitchen so diners can watch as food is prepared.

The

atmosphere is fantastic, but Buca di Beppo is really about the food, which is all about Italian family-style dining. Dishes are typically prepared in two sizes, serving either two or three patrons, or four or more.

The menu includes just about every traditional Italian dish, plus a few more unexpected items, to provide diners with an extensive selection.

For appetizers, I suggest the Stuffed Mushrooms, filled with prosciutto, cheese, sage and rosemary, served on pesto cream sauce. The stuffing is a delicious blend and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection.

The Fried Mozzarella is delectable slabs of fresh mozzarella, breaded and lightly fried, and served with homemade marina sauce.

I also suggest the Mini Meatballs, which are made with an Italian cheese blend and sautéed with marinara. As delicious as those options are, the Fried Calamari could use a little improvement, as it’s a bit too crunchy and tough.

If you’re in the mood for a salad, I would recommend the Chopped Antipasto Salad, which includes pepperoni, red onions, pepperoncini peppers, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, Kalamata and green olives, provolone, feta and Gorgonzola with mixed lettuce in homeade Italian vinaigrette. The antipasto salad pairs well with any pizza. Speaking of pizza, try the Spicy Arrabbiata, which boasts spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, caramelized red onions, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone and pizza sauce. From the marinara to the pizza sauce and everything in between, it’s all made from scratch each day.

There are so many entrées to choose from and picking just one can be a challenge. If you’re a fan of Parmigiana, Saltimbocca or Marsala, go for veal or chicken. The lasagna is made from scratch in house with layers of

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meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan. Then, there are special entrées, like the Chianti Braised Short Ribs sautéed in a tomato-based reduction sauce with Buca’s private-label Chianti.

There also are plenty of vegetarian options, one of which is the Vegetable Lasagna, featuring six layers of ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan and vegetables including eggplant, zucchini, onion, red and green peppers and yellow squash.

Buca di Beppo is one of the area’s most popular restaurants. On most evenings, the

300-plus seat eatery reaches capacity, especially on weekends and holidays. A very busy (see Buca on page 17)

Buca di Beppo 10915 Carolina Place Pkwy., Pineville Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Phone: 704- 542-5146

www.bucadibeppo.com

Three out of four stars

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restaurant usually means happy employees who are grateful to be serving, and it’s obvious at Buca di Beppo.

The popular Pineville restaurant is known for its lively atmosphere and many parties take place on a nightly basis for just that. On weekends, don’t be surprised if it gets a little noisy and raucous – it is, after all, an exciting Italian establishment with dishes served family style to enhance the experience.

I’m told that guests drive from Columbia, South Carolina, just to dine at this Buca location, as it’s the only one in the Carolinas.

Fortunately for us, it’s in our own backyard. Buon appetito!

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Culinary News & Notes

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New pastry chef at Gallery Restaurant

Within the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is one of south Charlotte’s critically-acclaimed restaurants – Gallery. Benjamin Kallenbach has been appointed Gallery restaurant’s executive pastry chef. Kallenbach will oversee the hotel’s pastry team and creation of all desserts, including the dessert menus and artisan breads served at Gallery. Chef Kallenbach spent several years with the Ritz-Carlton, most recently at the property in Grand Cayman. Let your sweet tooth rejoice. Visit www.theballantynehotel. com for more information.

ROCKSALT opens in Park Road Shopping Center

Are you a fan of oysters? The site formerly occupied by Park Road Quick Cleaners in Park Road Shopping Center is now ROCKSALT, a restaurant owned by an oyster farmer and featuring fresh oysters and seafood. The name ROCKSALT is derived from the presentation of oysters on the half shell over a bed of rock salt. The location underwent a renovation and now boasts a rustic look, bar seating, dining tables and an outdoor patio. Visit www.rocksal trestaurants.com for more information.

the restaurant’s quality, diners are in for a treat.

Visit www.freshtoorder.com for more information.

MOOYAH Burgers – Fries – Shakes opens in Matthews

MOOYAH Burgers – Fries – Shakes opened its first eatery near Sycamore Commons shopping center in Matthews, located at 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. Plans call for 20 additional Mooyah locations in the state, with another location planned for south Charlotte.

The restaurant features gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, in-house baked buns and an assortment of milkshakes. Visit www.mooyah. com for more information.

Smoke Modern Barbecue to open in StoneCrest

Smoke Modern Barbecue opened its Huntersville location in early February. The restaurant has plans to open its second Charlottearea location in the StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center in July. The restaurant offers a blend of barbecue traditions, southern comfort foods as well as Cajun and Creole-inspired dishes. Visit www.smokemodernbbq.com for more information.

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Fresh to Order opens at Carolina Place Mall

Fresh to Order recently opened its latest Charlotte location at Carolina Place Mall.

The restaurant’s concept is called “fine-fresh,” combining a menu found in casual fine dining spots with the service and value pricing of fresh casual restaurants. The menu features locally-sourced products and made-fromscratch selections, including entrées, panini sandwiches and soups and salads. All dishes are made-to-order in less than 10 minutes for around $10. If the wild mushroom soup and the chicken fingers I tasted is any indication of www.thecharlotteweekly.com

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Faith

Real Help

for Real Living

by Rev. Tony Marciano news@matthewsminthillweekly.com

When I was a kid, my dad and I would go out for breakfast on Saturday mornings before going fishing. We would leave at 5 a.m. and arrive at the bay an hour later.

Since the boat Rev. Tony rental company wasn’t open yet, Marciano we’d always stop at the Ocean-Bay diner in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. I’d order the same thing every week – two scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries. The home fries were chunks of potatoes, not the shredded ones. It was the perfect breakfast.

Fast-forward many years, and I’m in Charlotte taking a board member out for breakfast. I had only been here a short time. We were at the Charlotte Café at

Park Road Shopping Center, and she ordered first. I followed by ordering my traditional breakfast – two scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries. As I handed the waitress the menu, I heard my breakfast guest mumble, “Yankee.” I have never ordered home fries since then, unless I’m with my wife and kids only.

I never tasted grits until I moved to the South. I didn’t know what grits were or what they were made from. In the mid 1970s, there was a TV show called “Mel’s Diner.” Their waitress, Flo, would always say, “Kiss my grits.” We laughed when we heard her say that, but I was still no closer to understanding grits.

There’s a story of the northerner who came to the South and ordered breakfast – two eggs, bacon and toast. When the waitress brought the food, a scoop of grits was on his plate. He looked at the waitress and said, “I didn’t order grits.” The waitress just looked at the man (probably with the attitude of the waitress from Mel’s diner) and said, “You don’t order grits – they’re just part of the meal.”

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Invite me to breakfast and I’ll always order grits, not home fries Since then, I have come to enjoy grits. I like my grits thick, not runny. I have thoroughly enjoyed eating shrimp and grits – the North has no idea what it’s missing.

I love this idea of “you don’t order grits – they’re just part of the meal.” You don’t pay extra for them. The restaurant thinks enough of you as a customer to offer you grits without charging you for them.

With that in mind – stay with me, this is going to be a stretch – I think grits are like grace. We define grace as God’s unmerited favor. Other times, we’ll say it stands for “God’s riches at Christ’s expense.” These are all Sunday school answers we might have memorized as kids. Yet, I like the comparison of grits to grace. You don’t order grits, you don’t pay extra for them, you don’t have to sweet talk the waitress into giving you a scoop without adding extra cost to your bill. Rather, they “just appear” on your plate – not for anything you’ve done, but just because.

God’s love for you is similar. You don’t earn God’s grace. You don’t perform

acts of compassion to score points with God. You don’t try to impress God by being a good person. Rather, He extends to you this incredible gift of His unconditional love and acceptance of you and me.

Someone has to pay for the grits; that’s the restaurant owner’s responsibility. Yes, he could choose not to provide them – but even if he did, he probably wouldn’t lower the price of breakfast.

Someone has to pay for God’s grace.

That is God’s responsibility.

This weekend, we’ll celebrate Jesus’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. Through that act, He paid for your grace so He could say, “It just comes.”

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Rev. Tony Marciano is the executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Find more information at www. charlotterescuemission.org.

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Faith & Religion News & Notes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hold worldwide conference The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints will hold its 185th semiannual worldwide conference on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5.

The conference is open to the public with several viewing options: • Satellite transmission at a Latter-day Saints meeting house, located at 2500 Rocky River Road, 3020 Hilliard Drive, 5815 Carmel Road or 13925 Thompson Road in Charlotte; 5897 Hemby Road in Weddington; 700 Sunset Drive in Monroe; 2710 Redbud Drive in Gastonia; 7032 Mcilwaine Road in Huntersville and 148 Lazy Lane in Mooresville.

• On BYUTV television channel viewed via Time Warner Cable channel 465, Dish Network channel 9403 and Direct TV channel 374.

• Live streaming online in multiple languages at Conference.lds.org and live streaming video and audio in English only at Mormonchannel.org The conference consists of two-hour inspirational and instructional sessions and includes music by choirs, such as Mormon Tabernacle Choir, according to a news release.

General sessions will be held on Saturday, April 4 at noon and 4 p.m., followed by the priesthood session for men 12 years old and older at 8 p.m. Two more general sessions will be held on Sunday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The first Sunday session will include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s 30-minute broadcast, according to the release.

Holy Week Services at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church will host Good Friday and Easter services.

On Good Friday, April 3, the church will hold a Tenebrae service, which recalls the events of Jesus’s arrest, trial and crucifixion through scripture and music by the Chancel Choir, according to a news release.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, there will be three worship services at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Residents are invited to bring a flower to adorn the church’s flower cross on Easter morning, which is located just outside the sanctuary entrance.

There will be musical performances by the youth choir, Chancel Choir and a trumpeter. Each service concludes with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, according to the release.

Childcare is provided at each service.

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is located at 8601 Bryant Farms Road.

Rummage Sale for Haiti Harrison United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale on April 25, a Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sale items will include children’s clothing and toys, appliances, furniture, holiday items and household and kitchen items. All of the proceeds will benefit children in Haiti.

The church is currently accepting donations for the sale. Most household items will be accepted, except adult clothing, entertainment centers and analog televisions.

Email haitirummagesale@yahoo.com to learn more about drop-off and pick-up times and dates.

Harrison United Methodist Church is located at 15008 Lancaster Highway in Pineville.

Carolina Voices Festival Singers present “Luminosity: At First Light” The Festival Singers, Carolina Voices’ chamber ensemble, will present its spring concert, “Luminosity: At First Light” on April 26, a Sunday, at Myers Park Baptist Church’s Heaton Hall at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children 14 years old and younger.

Purchase tickets online at www.carolinatix.org or via the Carolina Voices office at 704-374-1564.

The Festival Singers will explore interpretations of light through music with its spring concert’s centerpiece Ola Gjeilo’s “Luminous Night of the Soul.” The choir also will perform pieces including “Lux Aeterna” by John Rutter, “Lux Aurumque” and “Sainte-Chapelle” by Eric Whitacre,“Sure on This Shining Light” by Morten Lauridsen and more, according to a news release.

“There is so much inspiring choral music that explores and examines the beauty of light in sound,” Donna Hill, director of the Festival Singers, said. “Our concert will feature selections of music illuminating the Northern Lights of Norway to the shimmering lights in the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle Gothic chapel in Paris to the twinkling of lights from the stars in the sky.”

Festival Singers is Carolina Voices’ classical chamber choir. The group is comprised of approximately 30 auditioned singers. Donna Hill has directed the choir for 11 years.

Visit www.carolinavoices.org for more information.

Myers Park Baptist Church is located at 1900 Queens Road.

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Age group: ninth through 12th grades July 6 to 10 or 13 to 17 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $825 Creatrex offers one of the first engineering camps in the nation based on 3D printers.

Campers will learn fundamentals while constructing their own printer to take home.

CPCC Central, 1201 Elizabeth Ave.

AP and IB English Camp

All Girls Maker Camp

June 22 to 26 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students will be provided skills needed to be successful in an AP and/or IB course.

Contact Allyson Davis at 980-343-5800 or Kathryn.davis@cms.k12.nc.us for more information.

Age group: sixth through eighth grades July 13 to 17 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $300 This one-week girls maker camp will allow campers to learn 3D printing, digital modeling and simple circuitry techniques. Project will include jewelry design and object making.

Myers Park High School, 2400 Colony Road

Writing College Essays June 22 to 24 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students will be provided practices for successfully writing a college essay. Contact Allyson Davis at 980-343-5800 or Kathryn. davis@cms.k12.nc.us for more information.

CPCC Central, 1201 Elizabeth Ave.

Culinary Camp

Myers Park High School, 2400 Colony Road

Age group: seventh through 12th grades July 20 to 24 or 27 to 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $425 Campers will roll up their sleeves, scoop up sugar and flour and learn to be the best baker on the street. This hands-on camp is taught by certified baking instructors.

The Girl Gamers Club

CPCC Central, 1201 Elizabeth Ave.

Age group: third through eighth grades June 29 to July 2 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m. $195 Hang out with friends, have fun and learn STEM skills in this one-of-a-kind class.

Campers will learn basic elements of 2D game design.

Program It!

CPCC Levine, 2800 Campus Road, Matthews

Age group: sixth through eighth grades August 3 to 7 8:30 a.m. to noon $200 This camp will help campers build their own video game using Java-based language.

Concepts covered will apply to a variety of computer skills and campers will learn realworld programming.

Build Your Own Printer

CPCC Central, 1201 Elizabeth Ave.

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Futures in Flight Age group: seventh through ninth grades June 22 to 26 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300 members/ $350 nonmembers This camp is designed to meet the needs of young people interested in a career in aviation.

Explore paths available here in the Carolinas.

Carolinas Aviation Museum, 4672 First Flight Drive

Crime Scene Investigators Age group: sixth through eighth grades July 13 to 17 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300 members/ $350 nonmembers Study crime scene investigation to see if you have what it takes to be a criminalist.

Campers will hone powers of observation and critical thinking skills as they process “evidence” through fingerprinting, chromatography and DNA extraction.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Exploring Science Myths Age group: sixth through eighth grades June 22 to 26 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300 members/ $350 nonmembers Myth and urban legends are everywhere, but what’s true? Campers will use physics, chemistry and the scientific method to study myths and legends.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Inside Out

Age group: sixth through eighth grades July 27 to 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300 members/ $350 nonmembers Explore the fascinating anatomy of living

creatures while learning about the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and the systems of the body.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Robotics Camp Age group: sixth through eighth grades June 15 to 19 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300 members/ $350 nonmembers Learn to build and program robots that can sense light, follow commands, trace a path and avoid obstacles. Compete with other campers’s bots in speed, accuracy and agility.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Rocket Scientists Age group: sixth through eighth grades July 6 to 10 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300 members/ $350 nonmembers Learn about force, physics, Newton’s laws of motions and space in this camp. Find out what it takes to send a craft into the atmosphere and beyond. Build and test rockets to see what it takes.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Pilot’s Academy Age group: fifth through seventh grades June 15 to 19 9 a.m. to noon; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 19 $275 members/ $300 nonmembers Campers will engage in activities that inspire an understanding of the basic principles and history of flight. Campers will be surrounded by more than 20 real aircrafts from helicopters to an F-4 Phantom jet.

Carolinas Aviation Museum, 4672 First Flight Drive

Natural Wonders

Age group: fourth and fifth grades (see Camps on page 21)

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July 13 to 17 1 to 4 p.m. $160 members/ $180 nonmembers Campers will study animals, plants and natural wonders that make the planet unique. Campers will examine adaptations, ecosystems and more.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Sounds of Summer Age group: fourth and fifth grades June 13 to 17 9 a.m. to noon $160 members/ $180 nonmembers Campers will dive into the science of sound and music as they listen and create the “sounds of summer” while studying resonance, building instruments and more.

Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Albert Einstein Camp Age group: sixth through ninth grades June 22 to 26 or July 13 to 17 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $225 Campers will learn lifelong skills in science, technology, engineering and math while making new connections and fostering a love for STEM activities.

Albert Einstein Camp, 3342 Olde Creek Trail, Matthews

Boys and Girls Soccer Camp at Queens June 15 to 19 Age group: 5 to 14 years old 8:30 a.m. to noon or 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $115 Campers will learn from the coaching staff at Queens University of Charlotte in this camp designed for all ages and different skill levels. Full-day and half-day camps are available.

Myers Park Traditional Field, Wellesley Ave.

Middle School Volleyball Camp at Queens June 15 to 17 Age group: sixth through eighth grades 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $150 Campers will learn the fundamentals of volleyball in an active and fun environment.

Each camper will improve serving, passing, setting, attacking and defense.

Levine Center for Wellness, 2201 Wellesley Ave.

Girls Basketball Day Camp July 13 to 16 Age group: third through eighth grades 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $225 www.thecharlotteweekly.com

This camp will help develop girls in the basic fundamental skills for basketball. Campers will work on individual instruction and 5 on 5 games in the mornings and afternoons.

Levine Center for Wellness, 2201 Wellesley Ave.

Jazz Arts Initiative Summer Camp Age group: seventh through 12th grades June 15 to 19 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $285 Charlotte’s Jazz Arts Music Camp features renowned New York saxophonist and clinician John Ellis.

The one-week camp will offer comprehensive music training to up-and-coming musicians.

Visit www.thejazzarts.org for more information.

UNC-Charlotte Center City Campus, 320 E. Ninth St.

Sardis Weekday School Sumer Camps for Preschoolers

All camps take place at Sardis Presbyterian Church, located at 6100 Sardis Road.

Contact Louise Lippi at 704-366-9681 or louise.lippi@sardis.org to register.

Registration begins April 13. There is a $35 nonrefundable registration fee per child and a 10 percent tuition discount for siblings.

Camps run Tuesday through Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $85.

Musikgarten June 2 to 4 Grow a child’s love for music through exposure to engaging music, poetry, movement, and dance.

Storytelling June 9 to 11 Campers will participate in interactive storytelling. After warming up the campers’ imaginations and hearing the story, campers become the characters and portray the story with props.

Soccer June 16 to 18 Campers will be introduced to the sport of soccer and learn skills and team building.

Yoga June 23 to 25 Namaste for children! Preschool campers will learn the basics of practicing yoga.

Art Camp June 30 to July 2 Campers will explore painting, clay and collage. (see Camps on page 22)

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Una Semana Divertida July 7 to 9 Campers will partcipate in music time, stories, cooking and games all in Spanish.

Amazing Athletes July 21 to 23 This camp is an educational program that explores all types of sports.

Atomz Lab July 28 to 30 Campers will experience entertaining and educational science through hands-on experiments and dazzling demonstrations.

Morrison Family YMCA Summer Camps All Morrison Family YMCA camps will take place at the Morrison Y, located at 9405 Bryant Farms Road in south Charlotte.

Prices are subject to YMCA membership.

June 15 to 19

Let’s Camp Age group: 2 to 5 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165 Discover forest animals and nature as campers learn about all things camping.

From woodland crafts to smores and tents, young campers will have fun with all of the makings of a great camping trip.

Sports Camp Age group: 3 to 4 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165 The YMCA’s youngest athletes will learn the basic skills of soccer, basketball, t-ball and flag football in addition to fun traditional camp games.

Dance Camp Princess Age group: 3 to 5 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165 Dancers will explore the enchanted world of princesses, fairies and mermaids through dance, music, crafts, games and storytelling.

They will learn ballet steps and creative ways to make fairytales come to life. Each week will end with a performance.

Cooking Camp Stadium Favorites

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Age group: Kindergarten through second grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $195 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Foster that passion by joining the YMCA for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where children will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration.

Gymnastics Camp Age group: Kindergarten through fifth grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $175 Campers will take their gymnastics skills to a new level. Gymnasts are introduced to a foundation of basic floor skills (rolling, cartwheels and handstands,) basic bar skills (front support, casting, circles), basic vaulting skills (correct footing to vault handstand) and basic beam skills (balances, walks, jumps and turns). Through daily strength and flexibility training, gymnasts are encouraged to master basic skills and develop more advanced skills on all apparatus.

Outdoor Adventure Camp Age group: first grade 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $195 Trekkers will have a blast in Outdoor Adventure Camp. Campers will look forward to lots of fun games, sports and activities, as well as a trip to

our outdoor Waterpark each day. Trekkers will also participate in weekly arts and crafts and an environmental education experiment.

Triathlon Camp Age group: first and second grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 Athletes will learn how to train for the swim, bike and run portions of a kids triathlon race. Other skills will be covered, including transitioning quickly, biking safely, running efficiently and more. As the youth athletes navigate the challenges of a triathlon, they will also build essential life skills in fitness, exercise, discipline and self confidence.

Visual Arts Camp Age group: first and second grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $195 Dress for mess as campers will get dirty learning hands-on wheel throwing and hand building techniques from a professional teaching artist. Campers will produce personalized ceramics projects featuring their favorite animals. Camp concludes with a showcase featuring the work of the young artists for family and friends.

Ballantyne Cross-Fit Age group: third through fifth grades 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $175

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CrossFit Kids Camp introduces kids to age-appropriate movements and exercises that will assist in maximizing physical skills, self-confidence and body awareness while being led by a certified CrossFit instructor.

Campers will get an early start on an active and healthy lifestyle this summer while pairing fitness and fun to create a lifelong love of health and fitness.

June 22 to 26

Dinosaurs Day Camp Age group: 2 to 5 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165 Roar, stomp and discover with the YMCA. The YMCA is excited to welcome junior palentologist to learn everything about dinosaurs. Campers will dig, dance and do everything dinosaur style this week.

Splash Club Age group: 3 to 5 years old 1:15 to 2 p.m. $25 Splish, splash! During the hot summer months, the best way to cool off is in the water. The YMCA has great water games for campers. Campers will spend the week getting wet and wild in the pool and playing a variety of water relay games on the field that will keep them cool.

Hip Hop Dance Camp Age group: Kindergarten through fifth grades 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 This combination camp includes gymnastics, dance, movement, fitness and fun all in one camp. Campers will experience tumbling, jumping and creative dancing while learning some of the hottest hip hop dance moves this summer seen in shows like “So You Think You Can Dance?” and “America’s Best Dance Crew.”

Basketball Camp Age group: first and second grades 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 Spend a week working on basketball skills like dribbling, passing, endurance, shooting, speed and teamwork. Campers play in a game on Friday.

June 20 to July 3

Preschool Stars and Stripes Age group: 3 to 5 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165

Sports Camp

Age group: 3 and 4 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165 The YMCA’s youngest athletes learn the basic skills of soccer, basketball, t-ball and flag football in addition to fun traditional camp games.

Splash Club Age group: 3 to 5 years old 1:15 to 2 p.m. $25 Splish, splash! During the hot summer months, the best way to cool off is in the water. The YMCA has great water games for campers. Campers will spend the week getting wet and wild in the pool and playing a variety of water relay games on the field that will keep them cool.

Cooking Camp Independence Day Bonanza Age group: Kindergarten through second grade 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $195 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Foster that passion by joining the YMCA for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where children will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration.

Splash Camp Age group: Kindergarten through second grade 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $165 Splish, splash! During the hot summer months, the best way to cool off is in the water. The YMCA has great water games for campers. Campers will spend the week getting wet and wild in the pool and playing a variety of water relay games on the field that will keep them cool.

Dance Camp: Red White and Boom Age group: first and second grades 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 This combination camp includes gymnastics, dance, movement, fitness and fun all in one camp. Campers day will be filled with tumbling, jumping, creative dancing along with choreography. Get the fourth of July started with a boom!

Martial Arts Camp Age group: first and second grades 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $195 Tae-Kwon-Do is an art of self-defense, which aims at a noble moral rearmament, high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, formable power and beauty of physical form. Through the practice of Tae-Kwon-Do, campers can significantly improve their health and nourish their intellect. Dedication to the art of Tae-Kwon(see Camps on page 24)

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Do promotes self-discipline, respect, sacrifice and devotion.

Visual Arts Camp: Fairy Fantasy Age group: third through fifth grades 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $175 Work with clay, paint and other natural materials for a whimsical week of art camp led by a professional artist. Camp concludes with a showcase featuring the work of the artists for family and friends at noon on the final camp day.

Volleyball Camp Age group: third through fifth grades 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $165 Volleyball Camp is a great way to get a taste of the fun and excitement of volleyball.

Basic volleyball rules and drills will be taught.

Serving, passing, spiking, setting and team strategy will all be practiced at camp, along with developing coordination and jumping skills. Campers play in a game on Friday.

Age group: 2 to 5 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $165 It’s a jungle in preschool! Campers will learn about the creatures of the jungle with stories, crafts and songs that encourage them to get a little wild.

Jr. Pro Cheer Camp Age group: 3 to 5 years old 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $175 Campers will learn dance routines and professional dance team techniques, develop performance and showmanship skills, build self-esteem and character, learn about the audition process and take headshots.

Dancers will participate in a Showcase performance to show off the skills they have learned.

Detective Camp

July 6 to 10

Age group: Kindergarten through second grade 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $175 If your child loves to solve mysteries then they will not want to miss Detective Camp.

Campers learn about forensic science and how to conduct handwriting analysis, take fingerprints and much more.

Jungle Safari Camp

Fitness Explorers

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Age group: Kindergarten through second grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $165 Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of fitness activities including: strength training, obstacle courses, jump rope, games and more.

Campers also will discuss the importance of different types of exercise and basic healthy nutrition habits.

Gymnastics Camp Age group: Kindergarten through fifth grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $175 Campers will take their gymnastics skills to a new level. Gymnasts are introduced to a foundation of basic floor skills (rolling, cartwheels and handstands,) basic bar skills (front support, casting, circles), basic vaulting skills (correct footing to vault handstand) and basic beam skills (balances, walks, jumps and turns).

Through daily strength and flexibility training, gymnasts are encouraged to master basic skills and develop more advanced skills on all apparatus.

Triathlon Camp Age group: first and second grade 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $175 Athletes will learn how to train for the swim, bike and run portions of a kids triathlon

race.

Other skills will be covered, including transitioning quickly, biking safely, running efficiently and more.

As the youth athletes navigate the challenges of a triathlon, they will also build essential life skills in fitness, exercise, discipline and self confidence.

Cooking Camp Breakfast Favorites Age group: Kindergarten through second grade 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $195 Does your child have a passion for cooking or baking? Foster that passion by joining the YMCA for a hands-on experience in the kitchen where children will explore familiar recipes and new foods through taste tests and nutritional exploration.

Slime Camp Age group: third through fifth grades 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. $175 Icky, sticky, slime! Campers will love making all sorts of gross concoctions. There will be slime that stinks and even slime you can eat.

Campers take home yucky creations each day to show off to their family.

The YMCA will end the week getting slimed Nickelodeon style.

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Calendar 4.4.15 Saturday 3 to 5 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt at Ballantyne Village Ballantyne Village will host its first annual Kids EGGStravaganza, which features an Egg Hunt, fun activities, a visit from the Easter Bunny, music and more. The event is Alice in Wonderland themed. Visit www.ballantynevillage.com for more information.

Ballantyne Village, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way 4.7.15 Tuesday Noon to 1 p.m.

Wingate Lunch-’n-Learn Wingate Ballantyne campus will host a lunch and learn featuring information on applying for social security. The one-hour seminar will discuss the complex decisions of applying for social security as well as making informed decisions. Presented by Charlie Bowers and Paul Durso.

Contact m.moyers@wingate for more information.

Wingate University Ballantyne, 13024 Ballantyne Cooperate Place 4.8.15 Wednesday 6:30 to 9 p.m.

An Evening Benefiting the Autism Society of North Carolina AZN Azian Cuizine Restaurant in SouthPark will host an evening of food, drink and celebration to benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased by calling 980-819-9189.

AZN Azian Cuizine Restaurant, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive 4.11.15 Saturday 9 a.m. to noon Fit in ’15 Kick Off Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department will host free fitness classes as part of its “Fit in ‘15” program at Romare Bearden Park. The kick-off event features demonstrations of weekly classes including zumba, tabata, yoga, insanity and more.

Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St. 4.11.15 Saturday 7:30 a.m.

Charlotte RaceFest at SouthPark Charlotte RaceFest at SouthPark Half Marathon and 10K is celebrating its 13th year. More than 3,000 runners are expected to participate in this year’s event. Race starts at the corner of Barclay Downs Drive and Morrison Blvd. Visit racesonline.com/events/charlotte-racefest-half-marathonand-10k for more information or to register.

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All Day Spring Art Show Celebrate spring with a lively spring art show, which brings fine art and crafts to Dilworth. The one day, juried show features local artists in fine arts, painting, collage, photography, artisan crafts, pottery, jewelry and more.

2821 Park Road 4.11.15 Saturday 2 to 6 p.m.

Breathe Deep Charlotte Breathe Deep Charlotte hosts a happy hour event at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery to benefit Breathe Deep Charlotte and the fight against lung cancer. The event features appetizers, live and silent auctions, raffles and more.

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road 4.11.15 Saturday 8 a.m.

42nd Annual Dilworth Criterium The annual Dilworth Criterium features both professional and amateur cyclists from across the country, riding through Charlotte’s historic Dilworth neighborhood. The all-day event includes races for all ages and skill levels. The event is free for spectators and families are encouraged to attend. The first 50 kids to stop by Crumley Roberts Kid’s Corner will receive a free bike helmet. Call Adam Amundson at 855-740-3202 for more information.

Latta Park, 601 E. Park Ave. 4.14.15 Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Relay for Life of Ballantyne Drop In Relay for Life of Ballantyne continues its series of “informational drop ins” for residents to learn more about Relay for Life. Attendees will learn more about fundraising, creating teams, volunteer opportunities and more. This year’s goal is to raise more than $115,000 to fight cancer.

South Meck Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Road 4.15.15.

Wednesday 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry Charlotte’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry celebrates its 20th anniversary with its annual tasting event, featuring the top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists in Charlotte. All proceeds benefit the No Kid Hungry nonprofit, which raises money to end childhood hunger. Cost is $120 for VIP tickets and $85 for general admission. Visit www.nokidhungry. org/charlotte for more information.

Two Wells Fargo Center Atrium, 301 S. Tryon St. 4.16.15 (see Calendar on page 26)

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Thursday 7 p.m.

Park Road Books: Robin Moore Author, nature photographer and conservationist Robin Moore will be at Park Road Books to discuss his latest book “In Search of Lost Frogs,” which captures his globetrotting adventures. Moore will discuss the book and the global amphibian crisis.

Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road 4.18.15 Saturday Noon to 8 p.m.

St. Luke’s Men-in-Mission Barbecue St. Luke’s Men-in-Mission program will host a barbecue supper to raise money for its various outreach ministries, including an orphanage in India and local prison.

Barbecue plates include beans, slaw, iced tea and a roll.

Cost is $10 and tickets are available at the church office or the day of. Attendees can eat in or take out.

St. Luke’s Church, 3200 Park Road 4.18.15 Saturday 8 a.m.

Sarcoma Stop 5K Run/3K Walk

The signature fundraiser of The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research is the Sarcoma Stomp 5K/3K. Funds raised will benefit the Paula Takacs Sarcoma Research Fund at Levine Cancer Institute. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the 3K starting at 8 a.m. and the 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. Food, activities and games will take place after the race. Visit www.sarcomastomp.org/ event-details.html for more information.

Christ Lutheran Church, 4545 Providence Road 4.18.15 Saturday 2 to 4 p.m.

Cake Baking at the Secret Chocolatier Learn how to properly fill and layer cakes, frost outside and make introductory borders and decorations. Cost is $125 and class is appropriate for all skill levels. Visit www. homeadechocolategifts.com for more information.

Secret Chocolatier – Ballantyne, 11318 N. Community House Road, suite 203 4.19.15 Sunday 1 to 3 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration Atomz Lab wil host a free community event to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Guests can participate in indoor and outdoor activities including hands-on science stations.

Atomz Lab, 9608 Longstone Lane

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4.18.15 Saturday 2 p.m.

Financial Empowerment for Women

This event offers an opportunity for women to learn how to assess their financial goals and make wise investment decisions. The event will feature special guest Barbara Bennett of North Carolina’s Securities Division. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at www.cmlibrary.org/programs, or call 704-416-5000.

Matthews Public Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews 4.21.15 Tuesday All Day 14th Annual Autism Aware Fare Area restaurants will support the Autism Society of North Carolina by donating a portion of proceeds to the society on April 21. Participating restaurants include Brixx, Burger 21, Chuy’s Restaurant, Famous Toastery, Le Peep, McAllister’s Deli, Nothing But Noodles, Trio and TRUE Crafted Pizza. Visit www.

autismawarefare.org for more information.

Various south Charlotte locations 4.25.15 Saturday 9 a.m.

Charlotte Walk to Defeat ALS The Walk to Defeat ALS raises money for ALS research and raises support for families and individuals living with ALS. The 3K walk, which is a family friendly event, begins at SouthPark’s Symphony Park.

Email Dileep@CatfishChapter.org for more information.

Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road 4.27.15 Monday 9 a.m.

14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament A Better World Charlotte will present its 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Funds support A Better World Charlotte, which is an after-school program for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade in Ashley Park and surrounding areas of west Charlotte.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $800 per team or $200 per person. Contact Vena Vaughn at vena.vaughn@abetterworldcharlotte.org or call 704-398-3244 for more information.

Cedarwood Country Club, 4100 Pineville-Matthews Road

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Providence poised for another deep run

Providence senior Ellie Deaver, a Charlotte 49ers commit, hopes to lead the Panthers to another successful season Hannah Chronis/SCW photo

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Coaching changes are often difficult transitions for teams, but Providence has made it appear pretty seamless.

The Panthers are off to an 11-0 (6-0 So. Meck 8) start in Nathan Williams’s first season after finishing with a 21-2-1 (14-0 So. Meck 8) record, and advancing to the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs last year before falling to rival Myers Park.

Williams, who replaced Timothy Long, is originally from Swindon, England, but has spent the last 15 years in the United States.

He began his coaching career in England before moving to California in 2000.

Williams previously served as the director at Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA) before taking the helm at Providence.

“A lot of these girls play there, so I was familiar with a lot of the girls from there,” Williams said. “The role really came about when I left CSA the girls reached out and asked if I’d be interested. It worked for my schedule.”

Williams said the girls at Providence have bought into his coaching style and technique.

“I think the kids feel that last season they lost at a pretty crucial part of the year,” Williams said.

“The things we’ve talked about this year have been sustaining good habits and good habits in every game, good habits how we play the game. If we can pull those things together hopefully we can go a little further than they did last year.”

So far, it appears Williams has the Panthers on the right track.

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defending Class 4A state champion Hough, 2-1, on March 3 and have outscored opponents by a combined 54-2 since.

Senior midfielder Ellie Deaver has been a major source of offense for the Panthers this season. Deaver, an all-conference, all-region and all-state selection last season, was also named the Conference Player of the Year and the Region Player of the Year. The Charlotte 49er commit is on pace to break the school’s record for career goals; she already owns the record for goals in a single season (30) and will undoubtedly be a key cog in the Panthers success this season.

Junior center back Lauren Ellis has also played a significant role this season. The up-and-coming star was an all-state pick as a sophomore and committed to the University of Louisville in November 2014.

“She’s playing in a position that she probably doesn’t enjoy much, but she’s not complained about it,” Williams said. “She’s accepted her role within the group.”

Sophomore midfielder Molly McGarry has also stepped up in a big way and freshman Molly Thillet gives the Panthers some versatility, Williams said. Her primary position is outside back, but she’s also spent time at midfield this season.

“She’s playing in a number of different roles for us,” Williams said. “She’s absolutely killing it.”

Williams said there’s no reason Providence can’t finish in the top four in the state.

“I give the girls great, great credit for their ability to want to play for what’s on the front of their jersey first and what’s on the back of their jersey second,” Williams said.

The Panthers hosted Myers Park on April 2, after South Charlotte Weekly’s press deadline.

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Sports

Santa Ana leaves lasting legacy

Ardrey Kell’s Steven Santa Ana is the 2015 South Charlotte Weekly Player of the Year

by Ben Doster ben@thecharlotteweekly.com

Ardrey Kell’s coach Michael Craft knew he had something special the summer before the start of Santa Ana’s freshman year when he played with the varsity squad at team camp and scored eight points in a row during one of the games. Santa Ana again impressed Craft when he scored nine consecutive points to lead Ardrey Kell to a win over First Assembly during his freshman year.

However, Santa Ana saved his best for last when he scored a single-game school record 44 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out an assist and made a steal in Ardrey Kell’s 70-64 loss to Garner in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state championship at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill on March 14.

The Knights trailed 30-14 with 3:40 remaining in the second quarter. Santa Ana scored 33 points in the second half, including 19 in the third quarter, to give Ardrey Kell a fighting chance; however, the Knights failed to make enough plays down the stretch after taking a 51-50 lead with 5:37 left in regulation.

“That’s a special memory, because it was on the biggest stage in North Carolina,” Craft said.

“It’s really hard to put into words how much

he’s meant to our program, our school, our community. To get to the state championship game that really brought everybody together and he was definitely the focal point.”

The 6-foot-4, 175-pound guard averaged 16.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season to help lead the Knights to a 28-2 (14-0 So. Meck 8) record that included a 27-game winning streak, and earn So. Meck 8 Conference Player of the Year and all-conference honors. Now, he’s the 2015 South Charlotte Weekly Player of the Year.

Santa Ana attributes his success to an inherent drive to be the best. He knows he’s not the biggest, fastest or most athletic, so he’s always looking for an edge on the court.

“I want to be the best every time I step on the court,” Santa Ana said. “That drives me in practice as well. My edge is outworking everybody and beating other guys to balls and playing hard.”

Craft said he noticed Santa Ana picked things up quickly, even as a freshman. The first play Santa Ana learned when he arrived at Ardrey Kell was “Hips,” which is the Knights bread and butter – they run it over and over in every practice and every game.

Santa Ana said every team they play knows it, but can’t stop it.

Craft went to it in the semifinals of the state

playoffs this season when Ardrey Kell trailed West Charlotte, 50-49.

He called the play in the timeout, Josh Freund set the screen to free Santa Ana who caught the pass from Seth Davis, then made the game-winning three-pointer to send the Knights to the state championship.

“I felt ready to shoot it,” Santa Ana said. “I said a prayer in the huddle, ‘Please help me make this shot,’ and Coach [Jonathan] Stein said set your feet and you’ll be fine.

“It all kind of happened in slow motion for me. As soon as I felt that good pass it was in my hands good, got my feet set, put it up, it felt good from the start, held my follow through, and I knew it was going in when it left my hands. It was a good shot.”

Santa Ana, who signed with Elon, leaves Ardrey Kell as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,714 points.

He wants to work his way into a starting role for the Phoenix, but said if that doesn’t work out he wants to contribute to the team any way he can.

“I’m working hard right now, and trying to be able to get on the floor any way I can,” Santa Ana said.

Craft said Santa Ana was a coach’s dream, has a tremendous attitude and always came to practice ready to go.

“His biggest contribution has been our culture changed because of him,” Craft said. “We had a good culture before, but our culture is great now. Even you can see it in the young kids, because they now know how to work, because they’ve watched his example the last couple of years.”

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Steven Santa Ana’s storybook senior season came to a climactic finish, but ended in bitter defeat. He averaged Trey Phills 16.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game to help lead Ardrey Kell to the NCHSAA 4A state Charlotte Christian championship game, scoring a single-game school record 44 points in the Knights Charlotte Christian senior Trey Phills, son of former Charlotte 70-64 loss to Garner. Santa Ana, who signed with Elon, played an integral role in Hornets standout and the late Bobby Phills, has followed in his Ardrey Kell’s success, as the Knights finished with a 28-2 (14-0 So. Meck 8) record father’s footsteps on the hardwood. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound that included a 27-game winning streak. The 6-foot-4, 175-pound guard was named guard was on fire this season. He averaged 22.6 points, 7.2 So. Meck 8 Conference Player of the Year and finished his career at Ardrey Kell as rebounds and 3.2 steals per game this season. Phills, who signed with Yale, was named to the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,714 points. the NCISAA 3A all-state team and earned CISAA All-Conference honors. The sharp-shooter finished his career at Charlotte Christian with 1,445 points, 451 rebounds and 206 steals.

Grant Williams

Providence Day

Williams was a dominating force in the paint this season for Providence Day. The 6-foot-7, 235-pound junior forward averaged 18 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.3 blocks per game this season. After a standout season, Williams, who was named to the NCISAA 3A all-state team and the CISAA all-conference team, played a major role in the Chargers 25-5 (10-0 CISAA) record and run to the semifinal round of the NCISAA 3A state playoffs, while eclipsing the 1,100-point barrier. Off the court, the multi-talented Williams can play seven instruments and maintains a 4.0 GPA at the academically-tough Providence Day.

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Myers Park

The 6-foot-4, 188-pound senior guard played a significant role in the Mustangs success this season, averaging 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists, 1.5 steals and block per game. He was named second team all-region and to the Southwestern 4A all-conference team. Matthews, who signed with Chattanooga, finished his career at Myers Park with a whopping 1,250 points and 525 rebounds.

Josh Howard

Second Team

Providence Day

Josh Howard, a long and rangy athlete, brought energy to Providence Day’s lineup this season. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound junior combo forward has the perimeter skills of a small forward, but can also battle in the paint like a power forward. He averaged 15 points, 7.3 rebounds and two steals per game this season to make the NCISAA 3A all-state team and earn CISAA all-conference honors, and helped the Chargers to a 25-5 (10-0 CISAA) finish that included semifinal appearance in the NCISAA 3A state playoffs.

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Parker Julian, Charlotte Latin Michael White, Charlotte Country Day Devon Dotson, Providence Rhyle Scott, Ardrey Kell Kamil Chapman, South Meck

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Ardrey Kell sustains winning culture

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Ardrey Kell’s baseball program graduated 13 players, including all but one starter from last year’s team that finished with a 29-3 (14-1 So. Meck 8) record and reached the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs.

However, the Knights have continued to walk to a drumbeat of success with a 10-2 (7-1) start to this season.

“Everything is kind of brand new,” coach Hal Bagwell said. “The key is: pitching has been good for us, and we’ve had timely hits late in some real close games, just kind of hung in there. We’ve got a real young team that’s still learning how to play and win games.”

Senior first baseman Connor Elliott, who leads the team in RBIs, is the lone returning starter for Ardrey Kell, and has played at a high level thus far.

Junior pitcher Henry Ryan, a North Carolina commit, has been stellar on the mound with a 3-1 run, including a win over Providence and a save against South Meck.

Junior Aaron Pilkington has forced 22 walks this season. Pilkington, a

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Louisville Slugger preseason All-American led the nation with 19 homeruns last season and committed to College of Charleston.

“He’s been real good when he’s been pitched to,” Bagwell said. “Connor Elliott’s been hitting behind him, and has been taking advantage of that.”

Elliott, Pilkington and Ryan are a solid nucleus of talent for a young Ardrey Kell team, which starts four sophomores and a freshman, to build on.

“They’re still learning the pace of it and how to hold a lead and not beat themselves and how to close a game out,” Bagwell said.

Outfielder Cameron Brantley is the lone freshman in the starting lineup for the Knights. Bagwell, who is in his ninth season as the head coach at Ardrey Kell, said he hasn’t had many freshmen perform at Brantley’s level.

Bagwell added he’s confident in how he and his coaching staff develop players in Ardrey Kell, which currently has 15 alums playing in the collegiate or professional ranks, including the likes of the Atlanta Braves’ Alex Wood, Louisiana State’s Doug Norman, North Carolina’s Trent Thornton and N.C. State’s Logan Ratledge.

Bagwell, whose guided the Knights to a state championship, two regional championships, five district championships and four conference championships during his tenure at Ardrey Kell, believes this team is just as capable as those previous teams.

“The guys before us who have been here before us the last eight years have truly set the standard, so the culture of winning inbred,” Bagwell said. “I think that’s pretty important in what we do. Winning is very important to us. I think the guys that have mentored them in the past has carried over.”

Bagwell said he’s still feeling his way with lineups, trying to find the right chemistry and is waiting for the right puzzle pieces to fit together.

“Our kids understand that, so what we’re doing is we’ve developed a lot of competition at practice,” Bagwell said.

“We compete every day. The reality is one day you could be in there, and if you’re not getting it done somebody else could be. What it’s doing is it’s promoting a lot of hard, efficient work in practice.”

Bagwell added if things go right, his players stay healthy and learn how to

finish games he believes his team will probably be able to compete with anyone.

“The idea is to have more ups than downs and end on an upswing,” he said. “It really is. That’s what it’s all about – managing your emotions and your thought process. In the heat of the battle it’s hard to do, especially if you’re young and you’ve never done it. We’re getting there.”

The Knights clearly defined their goal at the beginning of the season to set themselves up for the highest seed in the state playoffs. First, they must win the So. Meck 8, which Ardrey Kell is in good position to do as it holds a tiebreaking advantage for first place over Providence.

“League games obviously are very important,” Bagwell said. “We go at each league game the same as the other.

There’s none more important than the others, because they each count the same.

“There’s times when we can look real good, and there’s times when we can look real bad. That’s just a product of the youth we have. You just hope late you have more good moments than bad moments.”

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