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Growth off providence road continues

LEGO just the latest in new wave of retailers to join SouthPark Six retailers joining south Charlotte mall this spring, summer by Ryan Pitkin ryan@thecharlotteweekly.com

Former Golf Links to become Rea Farms, Crescent communities files rezoning application for 72 acres Photo courtesy of Lincoln Harris

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The unprecedented growth in south Charlotte continues, and developer Crescent Communities is looking to get in on the action. South-Charlotte based Lincoln Harris’s request to rezone the former Charlotte Golf Links property at the intersection of Ardrey Kell and Providence roads was approved at the end

of April, which will allow a transformation of the site into a mixed-use development spanning 188 acres, to be known as Rea Farms. The rezoning allows for 250,000 square feet of retail space along with 650,000 square feet of office space, 500 multifamily units, 300 senior living units, 200 single-family homes, a day care, a 175,000-square-foot recreational facility with an indoor

swimming pool and indoor tennis courts, and a kindergarten-througheighth-grade STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) magnet school. Construction of the school is scheduled to be completed by the 2020 school year. “We have listened carefully to the comments and wishes of the (see Crescent on page 10)

On Monday, May 11, the LEGO Group announced it would open a LEGO store in SouthPark Mall this summer. The store will be one of six new retailers to join SouthPark this spring and summer, with some already open for business. Jeweler Kendra Scott and outdoor company The North Face both opened stores this spring, on March 31 and May 1, respectively. The Track & Field Store and The Shade Store are set to open in June while LEGO will open later this summer. Nicole Kennon, director of marketing and business development at SouthPark, said the turnaround is relatively normal – 10 new stores opened in 2014 – especially as the mall reaches 10 years since its last renovations and some leases expire. She said three to five more stores are set to announce SouthPark locations this summer. “North Face just opened across the hall, (see LEGO on page 8)

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Charlotte named Community for Wildlife; south Charlotte leads pack National Wildlife Federation recognizes 41 south Charlotte neighborhoods by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

Several hundred people celebrated Charlotte being named as a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) at a free festival called “Charlotte Naturally” at Marshall Park on Saturday, May 2. Community Wildlife Habitat is an NWF national recognition program for neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties for efforts to improve and restore green spaces and buildings, air and water quality, sustain wildlife habitats and improve the wellbeing of wildlife inhabitants. Charlotte is the third largest city certified as a community wildlife habitat and the largest certified city east of the Mississippi, according to a new release. Concord, Matthews and Lake Norman also were previously certified as community wildlife habitats. Charlotte’s certification came after 19 months of planning and hours of volunteer work committed to the designation by Charlotte’s local nonprofit chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation – Charlotte Reconnecting Ourselves with Nature (CROWN). “That certification is an accumulation of a lot of people’s efforts,” CROWN President

Ernie McLaney, a south Charlotte resident said. “Even though it’s a lot of work, it doesn’t feel like work – it’s a passion.” McLaney said NWF requires communities to establish a minimum number of neighborhood, school and common area wildlife habitats based on human population size, as well as complete several educational outreach projects. He said CROWN supported the increase of Charlotte area habitats from 600 to 900 certified wildlife habitats. South Charlotte neighborhoods, schools, churches and businesses contributed to the increase. Forty-one neighborhoods in south Charlotte, such as Wordsworth Lane, Eaglebrook Drive, Carmel Forest Drive, Park Road, Fairview Road and Cameron Wood Drive house properties that are certified wildlife habitats. Jane and Ron Newton recently received recognition for having their yard certified as a wildlife habitat. The NWF applauded the couple’s efforts to create a garden space that improves habitats for birds, butterflies, frogs and other wildlife by providing natural food sources, clean water and shelter. “We both enjoy watching the birds and providing a safe, nurturing environment for them,” said Jane Newton in a news release.

Both squirrels and barn owls thrive in McLaney’s backyard habitat. Photo courtesy of Ernie McLaney

“Ron’s redesign of our yard to make it more level for the grandchildren to play in, and to make it more inviting to wildlife, gives us both something to enjoy as well as helps us to be greener citizens.” Five schools also became certified, including Selwyn, Huntingtowne Farms and Beverly Woods elementary schools, Randolph Middle School and St. Gabriel Catholic schools – as well as several churches and businesses such as Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atrium Animal Hospital, Christ Lutheran Church and Wilora Lake Lodge. Tim Gestwicki, CEO of NC Wildlife Federation, said he was overjoyed his hometown received the accolade, but he stressed the benefits of the community’s hard work doesn’t solely lie in the certification, but primarily exist in the consequences of those efforts. “Bald eagles are nesting in Piper Glen and we have the largest barn owl

population in an urban city,” he said. Both McLaney and Gestwicki hope to build on the momentum of the recent celebration by encouraging more people to get involved. “This is just the beginning,” said McLaney. “We want to share what we are doing – gardening, planting and bordering – to continue preserving green spaces in Charlotte and we cannot do it by ourselves.” “As much development as we are seeing in North Carolina and urban areas, its incumbent on us to protect every yard and every patch of milkweed to ensure wildlife habitats for species such as monarch butterflies and migratory birds,” Gestwicki said. Visit CROWN’s website at www. crowncharlotte.org/ for more information on how to create a wildlife habitat.

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Holocaust survivor Frieda Roos-Van Hessen celebrates 100th birthday by Cyrstal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

Holocaust survivor Frieda Roos-Van Hessen spent her 100th birthday celebration retelling her story of survival to hundreds of people on April 25 at Hope of Israel Congregation, a Messianic Synagogue in south Charlotte. Hessen, a famous opera singer during the 1930s and 40s, was forced into hiding when the Nazis occupied Holland, because she was Jewish. She escaped death numerous times, after being smuggled from one hiding place to the next. When she first went into hiding, one stranger, a fellow Jewish man named Isaac Busnach, saved her life by providing her with an address to a safe place where she could escape the Nazis. Hessen spent most of her life wondering what happened to this heroic man, according to a press release. Days before her party, she was able to connect with Gerrie Polak–Busnach, the daughter of Isaac Busnach. This was her proof that he not only survived, but thrived in Holland after World War II. Polak-Busnach traveled from Holland to meet Roos-Van Hessen at her birthday party, where Roos-Van Hessen presented her a plaque in commemoration of her father’s heroic act.

Frieda Roos-Van Hessen was a famous opera singer in Holland when the Nazis invaded and forced her into hiding. She celebrated her 100th birthday on April 25. Photo courtesy of Hope of Israel Congregation

The plaque’s inscription reads, “Presented to Gerrie Polak–Busnach on this day of April 25, 2015, in honor and remembrance of her father, Isaac Busnach, for risking his life to save another in Holland during the dark days of the Second World War, 1933- 1945.” Roos-Van Hessen also spent her birthday rejoicing in her spiritual deliverance that occurred shortly after the war, when she claimed Jesus as her Messiah. She wrote about her spiritual journey in her book, “Life in the Shadow of the Swastika.” Visit www.ahavahpublishing.com/ to listen to a recording from her years as an opera singer and find out more about her book. Hope of Israel Congregation is located at 11630 Elm Lane.

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Fourth annual Relay for Life of Ballantyne slated for May 29

The American Cancer Society will host the fourth annual Relay for Life of Features Editor Layout Editor Ballanytne on May 29, a Friday, at MorJosh Whitener Erin Kirby rison Family YMCA, located at 9405 Bryant Farms Road in south Charlotte. Education Editor Art Director This year’s event theme is “Celebrate, Courtney Schultz Maria Hernandez Remember and Fight Back� and will News Writers A&E Editor begin at 6 p.m. on Friday and continue Ryan Pitkin Dee Grano through 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. The Crystal O’Gorman Faith Columnist event will include special ceremonies of Sports Writer Rev. Tony Marciano celebration and remembrance for cancer survivors, caregivers and those affected Ben Doster by cancer, according to a news release. The event also will include music, food ADVERTISING and family-friendly activities. Charlotte Conway Adrian Garson The event will kick off with a Survivors Dinner at South Mecklenburg DISTRIBUTION Presbyterian Church and continue with Manager a Survivors Lap at 6 p.m. to honor those Mike Kochy who have overcome cancer. The event is free and open to the public. PUBLISHER Visit www.relayforlife.org/ballantyne Founder nc for more information. Alain Lillie

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Cellphone drive to benefit soldiers

Mark Antonich of Ameriprise Financial is collecting gently used cellphones for Cell Phones for Soldiers during National Military Appreciation Month. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a national nonprofit that collects and recycles old cellphones, with the proceeds being used to purchase prepaid calling cards. Since the programs inception, Cell Phones for Soldiers has provided more than 213 million minutes of free phone

A local south Charlotte Girl Scout troop recently designed, painted, built and installed two Little Free Libraries to earn its Bronze Award, which is the third highest in award in the Girl Scouts. The libraries will be installed at Tom Sykes Recreation Center and Latta Park in the next week. Photo courtesy of Heather Ruckterstuhl

conversation to service men and women stationed around the world, according to a news release. The organization distributes an average of 3,000 calling cards per week. Cellphones can be dropped off at Ameriprise Financial, located at 8832 Blakeney Professional Drive, suite 302, in south Charlotte. Visit www.markantonich.com for more information.

Leon Levine Foundation to send local moms to college

The Leon Levine Foundation has issued a $10,000 grant challenge to the ANSWER Scholarship Endowment, which helps send local mothers to college. The foundation will match donations to the organization made by June 15, up to a total of $10,000. “New donors can really make a difference now, because The Leon Levine Foundation will match their gifts,� said ANSWER founder Susan Andersen in a news release. ANSWER helps women raising schoolage children pursue a college degree while

Wells Fargo commits $500,000 to The First Tee of Greater Charlotte

Wells Fargo’s community program Succeeding Together held its signature event at Quail Hollow Club in conjunction with The First Tee, to bring young people and PGA Tour golfers together to play and learn. More than 100 students from the First Tee of Greater Charlotte participated in clinics taught by five PGA TOUR pros including Justin Thomas, Morgan Hoffman, Max Homa, Patrick Rodgers and Scott Langley. Wells Fargo presented Jane Singleton, executive director of The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, a check for $500,000 at the event as an education-based gift to support outreach in local schools and youth scholarships, according to a news release. The funds are part of a $1-million donation announced by Wells Fargo last month to support the national organization of The First Tee. “Wells Fargo is committed to improving the lives of children by maintaining an active role in our local communities and working together with organizations like The First Tee,â€? said Kendall Alley, community banking regional president for Carolinas West region, in the release. “This grant will help support The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, its participants and volunteers – recognizing that little by little, we can join together to make a huge difference in the lives of so many kids.â€?

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The following crimes were reported in the south Charlotte area between May 9 and 13, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Home/Business Break-ins • 9400 block of Willow Tree Lane: $300 in damage to home during attempted break-in. May 11 • 4400 block of Deepwood Drive: $100 in damage to window during home break-in; nothing listed as stolen; suspect also broke into detached shed in yard. May 12 • uBreakiFix, 1605 Galleria Blvd.: $500 laptop and $500 in cash stolen and $800 in damage to glass door of business during break-in. May 13

Vehicle Break-Ins • 6300 block of Morrison Boulevard: $200 worth of clothing and $30 suitcase stolen and $300 in damage to Chevrolet Silverado during break-in. May 11 • 4700 block of Sharon Road: $130 trimmer stolen and $800 in damage to Ford Explorer during break-in. May 12 • 4600 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: $775 worth of electronic equipment stolen from vehicle during break-in. May 12 • 8700 block of Fieldgate Drive: $1,800 laptop stolen from vehicle during break-in. May 13

• 8800 block of Shaver Drive: Victim caught suspect during vehicle break-in; suspect fled the scene and was later found and identified. May 13

Property Theft • 7700 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Keys to house and car stolen. May 11 • 9600 block of Constitution Hall Drive: $50 collapsible table and $2,300 tow bar stolen from bed of truck. May 11 • 16000 block of Marvin Road: $3,300 worth of copper wire stolen from construction site. May 12 • Raintree Country Club, 8600 Raintree Lane: $2,000 worth of golf accessories stolen from parking lot. May 12 • 13200 block of Whisper Creek Drive: $28 license plate stolen from vehicle. May 12 • 8400 block of Park Road: $5,000 Volvo 850 stolen from parking lot. May 13 • 2400 block of Colony Road: $700 iPhone 6 stolen. May 13 • 8500 block of Park Road: $450 iPhone 5c stolen. May 13 • 9200 block of Providence Road: $2,500 Kawasaki ZL600 motorcycle stolen. May 13

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 4400 block of Sharon Road: $1,000 in damage to Chevrolet Equinox in hit-and-run. May 9 • 4400 block of Barclay Downs Drive: $4,000 in damage to Mini Cooper in hit-andrun. May 9 • 15500 block of Stronvar House Lane: $4,000 in damage to Hyundai Accent in hitand-run. May 10

• 6000 block of Providence Road: $200 in damage to grass in arson incident. May 10 • Blakeney Shopping Center, 9852 Rea Road: Suspect put soap in fountain, causing fountain to bubble up. May 10 • 8000 block of Providence Road: $800 in damage to Mercedes Benz in hit-and-run. May 11 • 3800 block of Rea Road: $800 in damage to Mazda 6 in vandalism incident. May 11 • 6000 block of Providence Road: $100 in damage to grass in arson incident. May 12 • 11300 block of Buchanan Brake Lane: $100 in damage to apartment window in vandalism incident. May 12 • 4800 block of Quail Canyon Drive: Suspect flattened four tires on vehicle. May 12 • 6500 block of Clavell Lane: $300 in damage to vehicle in vandalism incident. May 13 • 14000 block of Conlan Circle: $500 in damage to Toyota Camry in hit-and-run. May 13 • 5700 block of Providence Road: Vehicle damaged in hit-and-run, amount not listed. May 13

Financial Crimes/Fraud • 4100 block of Providence Road: Suspect used victim’s debit card number to make $488 of unauthorized purchase. May 10 • 4700 block of Sentinel Post Road: Suspect used victim’s personal information to file taxes. May 11 • 1400 block of Eden Court: Suspect used victim’s information to fraudulently obtain prescription medication. May 11 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: Suspect used victim’s credit card to make $469 worth of unauthorized purchases. May 13 • 9800 block of Rea Road: $2,652 fraudulently obtained in false rental house scam. May 13

• 3800 block of Bon-Rea Road: Suspect used victim’s personal information to open a credit card account. May 13 • 500 block of Cooper Drive: Suspect fraudulent obtained $445 from legal guardian by writing unauthorized personal checks. May 13

Drugs • South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Road: Possession of marijuana. May 11 • 8300 block of Gossamer Bay Drive: Possession of paraphernalia, controlled substances (promethazine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate syrup), marijuana, marijuana brownies, white rock substance and knife. May 12 • 12600 block of Landing Green Drive: Suspect assaulted a law enforcement officer; later found to be in possession of controlled substance (hydrocodone). May 13

Miscellaneous • 4400 block of Carmel Valley Road: Suspect involved in one-vehicle collision found to be driving while impaired. May 9 • Barnes & Noble, 3327 Pineville-Matthews Road: Second-degree trespassing. May 10 • 14000 block of Johnston Road: Suspect involved in two-vehicle collision found to be driving while impaired. May 12

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so it’s good to see new businesses coming in,” said Jenna Hannigan, assistant manager at Kendra Scott. “This wing has changed so much since I came when I was younger. I think it’s great.” The jewelry designer’s first indoor store is still in its soft opening, and staff is planning a grand opening event for June 16. Founder Kendra Scott will attend, Hannigan said. The store features a “Color Bar” – an interactive experience in which customers can create their own custom-made jewelry using a layout of different metals and stones and an iPad. The Color Bar sets the store apart from the rapidly growing retail choices in SouthPark, Hannigan said. “It adds a unique aspect to Kendra Scott; if you come in the store and don’t see something you like, the Color Bar will give you ideas,” she said. “Customizing is easy in this store, which is different.” While targeting a different audience, LEGO hasn’t overlooked the potential of pulling in customers with interactive displays and hands-on experiences. The new store will feature a “Digital Box,” which also uses technology to enhance a shopper’s experience. Customers will be able to hold a package of LEGOs in front of a Digital Box to get a 3-D view of the fully built model they hold in their hands and then watch it come to life. For example, a firehouse LEGO set on the Digital Box might show LEGO people sliding down the pole of the firehouse and rushing off to fight fire. “It’s a great visual for a gift-giver or a kid,” said Amanda Santoro, spokesperson for LEGO. “To get a 360-degree view of it is a really cool feature.” SouthPark is always looking to bring in more stores with shopping features similar to those at Kendra Scott and LEGO, said Kennon. The American Girl store, which opened in fall 2014, lets shoppers create dolls that look like them, along with a

number of other interactive features. “Any time we can enhance the shopper visit by offering something experiential like at American Girl and LEGO, where you can truly experience what they have to offer beyond just shopping, we’re constantly looking for retailers and partners like this,” Kennon said. Plans for the SouthPark Lego Store also include a “Pick-A-Brick Wall,” which lets customers choose their own bricks and buy them in bulk; a “Living Room,” in which children can play with Legos; and a “Brand Ribbon,” which stretches around the entire store and displays LEGO creations and brand-based trivia. “In the industry in general you’re seeing more of this activity; interactive things to do that go beyond shopping for apparel,” Kennon said. “We are truly embracing anything that offers that overall experience.” LEGO is happy to be a part of the new wave of retail SouthPark has seen this year, Santoro said. “That’s just exciting for us that there’s a lot of noise about the location and hopefully a lot of customers will be ready to come see the changes,” Santoro said. “The fact that we’re part of the expansion is only a good thing.” Except for a few “flagship” stores in New York City, Disney locations and other tourist attractions, nearly all of LEGO’s 85 North American stores are in malls, Santoro said. The LEGO staff hopes to plan a grand opening celebration for the SouthPark store in late summer 2015, he said. Grand openings include exclusive LEGO set offerings, exclusive T-shirts and a “Master Build,” during which master LEGO builders from the company’s headquarters in Connecticut build a popular model at four times the normal size. Kids build the giant LEGO bricks for the master builders with normal-sized LEGOs. “We’re excited and it’s always a good thing for us to have one-on-one interaction,” Santoro said. “The great thing about LEGO stores is our store employees are specialists, they are experts, and it’s a real fun experience.”

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Lowest Score: • Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, 14015 Conlan Circle. 28277 – 93 Violations included: Four to five food employees, with fresh food preparation on preparation unit, not wearing gloves upon entry; dishwasher handling soiled and clean utensils interchangeably without washing hands; facility did not have letters of parasite destruction for salmon; cook handled raw hamburger then ready-to-eat buns with same pair of gloves; multiple soiled utensils; bar glass machine to be sanitizing at improper concentration; and center cut sirloin on menus not disclosed and mixed grill not disclosed on house menus.

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No restaurants inspected this week. 28211

No restaurants inspected this week. 28226 • Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina,

6676 Carmel Road – 95 • McAlister’s Deli, 4130 Carmel Road – 97.5 28277 • Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, 14015

Conlan Circle – 93 • Eurest at Metlife Coffee Bar, 11225 N. Community House Road – 99 • Five Guys, 9820 Rea Road – 99.5 • Ilios Noche, 11508 Providence Road – 96.5 • Metlife Café, 11225 N. Community House Road – 97.5 • On the Border, 10710 Providence Road – 95

28209 • Bojangles’ Corporate, 231 E. Wood-

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Dana Rader Golf School serves as site for LPGA USGA Girls Golf by Hannah Chronis scweditor@thecharlotteweekly.com

Girls across south Charlotte are learning the sport of golf while building lasting friendships in a supportive, positive learning environment. The Dana Rader Golf School at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, a Golf Channel Academy, is serving as the site of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Foundation and the United States Golf Association (USGA) Girls Golf program for the fourth year in a row. The national developmental program encourages girls 7 to 17 years old to play golf, build friendships and develop positive team-building skills and sportsmanship. The program, which offers a five-level progressive learning system starting at the green and moving back to the tee, currently has 20 participants with sessions every other Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through Aug. 7. The Dana Rader Golf School is one of 130 sites across the United States for LPGA USGA Girls Golf. Co-Site Director Molly Tullar Braid said the program is all about empowering young girls. “We want to give girls confidence and

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surrounding residents and the city of Charlotte,” said Johnny Harris, president and CEO of Lincoln Harris, in a news release. “…The site plan is a response to what we heard from the public, which, in part, is a desire for more work options in the area, more opportunities for shopping and dining, and more classroom space.” Representatives from Lincoln Harris said a park would center the development and bike paths and sidewalks will connect the buildings. Now, Charlotte-based Crescent Communities hopes to become the third developer of another major project off of Providence Road. The company filed a rezoning application with the city of Charlotte to build on 72.2 acres of land on the east side of Providence Road, south of Interstate-485 and adjacent to the Waverly project currently under construction and the planned Rea Farms. The change in zoning from a residential subdivision R-3 to MUDD-O and MX-2 would allow for a 30,000square-foot office space for restaurants, retail, personal service and entertainment; up to 600 single

life skills,” she said. “We do golf instruction but we also do a wide variety of other activities. The program is open for creativity and we play a lot of games and figure out what the girls are interested in.” Braid, a New Hampshire native, joined the Dana Rader Golf School in 2008. A former member of the Pheiffer University golf team, Braid was named a U.S. Kids Golf Honorable Mention List Top 50 Teacher in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Braid’s golf coach at Phieffer was friends with the golf school’s founder, Dana Rader, who has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Greatest Teachers by Golf Digest. She quickly jumped on the opportunity to become involved with Dana Rader Golf School. “It’s really a unique program,” Braid said. “These girls have fun but also learn lifelong lessons. Over the last few years, we’re really seeing an interest from girls who want to be involved, especially younger girls.” At a recent session on Earth Day, the girls met with Erik Kennelly, assistant superintendent at The Golf Club at Ballantyne and planted a pine tree at the 1st hole on the course as a part of the program’s “Five E’s of Girls Golf”

– empower, enrich, engage, exercise and energize. Braid and co-site director Julie Cole are constantly looking for new ways to incorporate the five E’s into instruction through Girls Golf. LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Sandy LaBauve founded the Girls Golf program in 1989. What began as 10 small programs in Arizona has spread to more than 270 towns and cities across the country reaching more than 30,000 girls each year. “Girls Golf is not only about golf but also about life skills, teamwork, bringing the girls to different events and

exposing them to what golf has to offer,” Braid said. One of those events will be attending the 2015 Symetra Classic at Raintree Country Club. The tournament is held annually in Charlotte for professional women golfers on the Symetra Tour, which is part of the LPGA’s developmental tour. The 2015 Classic, which has been part of the Symetra Tour since 2009, will take place May 18 to 23. Visit www.danarader.com for more information on the Dana Rader Golf School. Visit www.girlsgolf.org for more information on Girls Golf.

family, duplex and tripex homes; a hotel with up to 150 rooms; and an optional provision allowing for three buildings with accessory drive-thru windows, according to John Kinley, city planner. The land is currently vacant. The site plan indicates 425 of the residential units would be built adjacent to Providence Road, with the additional 175 units on the back portion of the property, which backs up to Tilley Morris Road. Kinley added the plan calls for a network of sidewalks, which would link the buildings together, as well as urban open space. “I’m looking forward to going to the community meetings and seeing how residents respond,” said Charlotte City Planning Commissioner Ray Eschert. “From a planning perspective, it’ll be looking at ‘How does this affect roads? How does this affect the area? How do the residents respond?’ Let’s take a very close look at this, much like with Rea Farms, and really engage the public and see what their thoughts and concerns are.” The proposed Crescent Communities site would be the third major development behind Rea Farms and Waverly. Developers Childress Klein and

Crosland Southeast, along with David Weekly Homes and Terwilliger Pappas, created the master plan for the 90-acre Waverly, which is in the process of developing up to 250,000 square feet of mixed-use space anchored by a Whole Foods Market and approximately 90,000 square feet of additional restaurant and retail space. The development will include a public plaza area, which will be known as The Terrace. Eschert said he’s not surprised to see the boom in south Charlotte’s growth and the eagerness of developers to vie for pieces of land, but added the Planning Commission and city should focus on the long-range plan for that area and what it could potentially become. “My position has always been that with the growth on Providence Road, there would be other venues coming into play and it would never be just Waverly,” he said. “We need to take a long-range view of how all these different projects will be incorporated. It’s kind of like a piggyback system – one developer comes in, another comes in and mimics it and then another. Are we going to have six different developers with six different grocery stores? There has to

be some diversion on how these projects are viewed.” With the explosion of development and its proximity to I-485, traffic will be one of the main focal points of discussion in regards to approving the planned Crescent Communities development. Eschert said eventually Ardrey Kell Road will extend into Tilley Morris Road and the widening of I-485 also would help alleviate what will likely become a high-traffic area. The Rea Farm developers plan to address traffic concerns with a range of infrastructural improvements including additional exit ramp lanes at the I-485 and Providence Road interchange, a third southbound lane on Ardrey Kell Road and Providence Road and a westbound lane on Ardrey Kell Road, among others. “Bringing Crescent Communities into the mix may mean saying to them, ‘OK, we’re getting a commitment from Lincoln Harris to do these infrastructural improvements, we need you to do the same,’” Eschert said. A public hearing is slated for July 20, a Monday.

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Charlotte Catholic grows community with new renovations by Courtney Schultz education@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte Catholic High School has welcomed a more student- and fan-friendly campus through the renovations to Keffer Stadium as well as the construction of a new parking deck. Lead developer Choate Construction, a south Charlotte contractor, expanded the space behind the home side of the stadium, built home and visitor side bleachers and constructed an end zone student section. The stadium’s capacity has increased from 3,100 to 4,000 seats to accommodate North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A specifications that require seating for at least 4,000, said Charlotte Catholic Principal Kurt Telford. The school had grown from 2A standings to 4A and the NCHSAA gave the school a two-year waiver to fulfill the requirement. “We believe our students will want to be in the end zone,” he added. “But I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house.” Renovations also include new lighting, kiosk and concession stands as well as a larger and higher press box. “Before (in the old press box), someone would have to stand up to see over the people (in the stands),” Telford said. Construction began the second week of December 2014 and the first home lacrosse game was played on April 13.

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Charlotte Catholic football coach Mike Brodowicz will take on his second season this fall and believes the new renovations will intensify community support of the team. “Our fans are so great at supporting us, which is everything for our players,” Brodowicz said. He said families would often have to arrive early to games to ensure a seat, and feels the increase in seating will better support the community. “The atmosphere is already a ‘10,’ but this, it’s the icing on the cake,” he said. Charlotte Catholic Athletics Director Kevin Christmas believes the new stadium gives the Charlotte Catholic community a “home.” “We’ve always been a close community and we always want a way to get closer,” he said. Christmas’s children grew up on the field and he’s watched children from feeder schools

play on the field after the high school’s home games. He sees the stadium as another building block for the community. He also believes the school’s athletic success has strengthened the community. “We are lucky enough our student-athletes play well and succeed,” Christmas said. “People wouldn’t come to watch you if you didn’t succeed.” The stadium renovations are part of a larger plan that includes a new four-level parking garage that will accommodate approximately 672 parking spaces. “This will bring enough parking for every student,” Telford said. As the campus grew, it could not park even upperclassman, he added, with many students parking off campus. Telford said they wanted to cause the least amount of disruption to the school community, so they decided

to combine construction. The garage was planned through the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation, a nonprofit that collaborates with the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. The foundation proposed “Crystallizing the Vision, Reaching Out 21st Century Potential” that included a sports complex, parking deck and fine arts center in 2011. The project was funded by use of a portion of the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools (MACS) capital fee. The MACS and the Charlotte Diocese have been in collaboration to complete the effort. Charlotte Catholic Assistant Principal Steve Carpenter has worked closely and frequently with Choate to ensure the safety of students on an “active campus.” “The projects are successful because of the partnership (between the school and contractor). Everyone at the table has been on the same page,” said a representative from Choate, who wished to be unnamed. The estimated completion date for the parking garage is July 15, but Telford said the deck would definitely be complete by Aug. 1, when fall sports begin. The Charlotte Catholic community believes the new construction will help strengthen the future of the school. “We plan to keep the tradition of the past and remember the past and move more toward the future,” Christmas said.

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Beverly Woods’s Donna Casey named Teacher Assistant of the Year by Courtney Schultz education@thecharlotteweekly.com

Donna Casey, instructional assistant at Beverly Woods Elementary, has found joy in helping others since she was a child. It seemed only natural for Casey to pursue a career in teaching. Her compassion for others and motivation to help those in need earned her the title of the 2014-15 Fifth Third Teacher Assistant of the Year. Casey’s mother and sister both are teachers, so she’s been around the profession her entire life. “I’ve always been around (teachers) and I’ve always liked helping people,” she said. “I’ve always found myself helping people who need that support.” Casey said she’s always fulfilled the role of a sounding board and enjoys helping others. Casey attended the University of Montevallo in Alabama and has attended multiple extended learning classes in level literacy, common core and more. She’s worked as a teacher assistant in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) since 2007 and teaches reading to fourth- and fifth-grade students to help them develop comprehension, vocabulary skills, reading strategy and a love of reading. She believes the curriculum has stepped away from increasing literacy skills over the years, but feels it’s one of her passions to make sure students can read and comprehend. “If you’re poor or rich, you can get lost in a book and enjoy a book,” Casey said. “When you read, you have an adventure.” The assistant once had a child who entered the fifth grade from another state at a firstgrade reading level. The child hated reading at first and Casey searched to find a book that interested her, but also was on a level the child could read. The student ultimately found her confidence and now reads on grade level. Casey believes teaching students to believe in themselves is the first step to helping them grow. “I think kids come to me and don’t believe in themselves, but if I can get the child to have confidence and feel good (about themselves), the sky’s the limit,” she said. Casey values her position as a child advocate and believes there are misconceptions about instructional assistants and their duties. “I think in the older days of instructional assistants, they were called teacher assistants and in the title (it seems they) help the needs of small children and now with the instructional assistant (title it shows) we’re doing instruction with kids,” she said. “We’re there for children, pulling kids (for extended learning) and not helping teachers with clerical duties.” She feels older generations may not realize what instructional assistants do in the classroom and how vital they are to successful www.thecharlotteweekly.com

learning. That misconception is a testament to the state’s actions in eliminating teacher assistant funding last year regarding how they view the importance of those instructors. “Donna is a prime example of why the state needs to seriously look at funding for our instructional teacher assistants. Gone are the days of an assistant wiping down desks and cutting out laminate film,” said Beverly Woods Elementary Principal Caroline Horne. “Donna plans with teachers and attends professional development in literacy and in math. She works with small groups of students all day and every day. She is able to give them focused and targeted practice in areas the students need extra support. She is a critical factor in ensuring each child is reading on grade level and will graduate. Donna has a gift of building trust and rapport with students and tapping into their interests to build a love for reading.” Casey seeks to continue guiding students to believe in themselves and encourages instructional assistants to take the time with each child to gain their trust and allow the children to feel comfortable being vulnerable about their struggles. “It’s about children learning to believe in themselves and be held accountable for their own learning and gain ownership of their learning,” she added. Her colleagues at Beverly Woods nominated Casey, where she has taught for three years, for the award. “(Casey) works diligently to ensure that the needs of all her students both emotional and academic are being met. There is never a time when she is asked to go above and beyond her job requirements that she does not do so willingly,” Catherine McCaskill and Marni Cartiff, literacy and math/science facilitators wrote in a letter to the selection committee. “Her primary responsibility is for small group literacy instruction for our most dependent fourth and fifth grade readers. However, there has arisen a need to support one of our math classes with students who need more small group math instruction. She has proven invaluable in providing that much needed support. “She works closely with me as the literacy facilitator as well as the math facilitator to make certain her instruction is top quality and focusing in on just what the students need. She is willing to go to great lengths to reach each student.” Casey was honored the fellow instructors supported her and valued her within the school. “I love everything about (Beverly Woods) because we have this common thread of wanting to make sure that each student succeeds,” Casey said. Casey received $250 from Fifth Third Bank and an award as well as a $500 gift certificate from national Tire and Battery. South Charlotte Weekly • May 15 to 21, 2015 • Page 13

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Charlotte Country Day senior earns prestigious scholarship Charlotte Country Day School senior Taylor Portland was recently awarded the competitive Jefferson Scholarship, which covers the tuition of attending the University of Virginia as an undergraduate. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation selected Taylor as one of 34 recipients of the schol- Taylor Portland arship. In the multi-stage selection process, 1,701 students were nominated and 116 were named as finalist and invited to take part in a five-day competition, which included seminar discussions, essays, math exams and a round of interviews. Taylor is a well-rounded student, who has received multiple awards in history, English and chemistry. She also led the school’s varsity volleyball team, as team caption, to back-to-back state championships and a national ranking. “Taylor is the most unassuming student when you first meet her,” Tom Collins, her

organic chemistry teacher at Country Day, said in a news release. “She is mild and calm and doesn’t seek to hog the spotlight. However, beneath the serene exterior she has a passion and drive to succeed.” Taylor will join 132 current Jefferson Scholars this fall and will benefit from its various programs. Charlotte Latin students make top marks in various competitions Numerous Charlotte Latin School students recently made top ranks in various competitions. Five Charlotte Latin Middle School students competed in the inaugural Charlotte regional forensics tournament on April 18. Students earned Top 3 recognitions at the competition, including: Arella Flur, first place in dramatic interpretation of literature; William Lloyd, first place in extemporaneous speaking; and Charles Harris, third place in extemporaneous speaking. Arella and William’s first-place finishes qualified them for the state tournament on May 2. Arella earned first place in dramatic interpretation at the state tournament. The school’s middle school Model United Nations team traveled to Duke University to represent the United Kingdom at the 2015 Triangle Model UN Conference on April 23. Arella Flur was recognized as Best

Delegate in the Commission on the Status of Women and Veronica Leahy was awarded Best Position Paper for her work in the UNICEF committee. A Charlotte Latin Upper School team placed third in the state in the U.S. Air Force CyperPatriot VII National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Charlotte Latin’s team was among 1,500 teams across the country competing in the Open High School Division, where students are placed in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. The teams must find cyber security vulnerabilities within the virtual images and harden the system while maintaining computer function. Team members include co-leaders Andrew Fish and Michael Yang, Harrison Bell, Jackson Farr, Jack Fernandez and Ken Liu. Jay M. Robinson tops state forensics tournament The North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities presented the inaugural statewide middle school forensics tournament on May 2 and Jay M. Robinson Middle School earned the top spot. More than 100 students competed for individual and team awards. Ten teams qualified for the state final and students from four additional schools qualified as winners from their region. Robinson also had individual

winners including Meghna Iyer and Rakshita Kothapalli, who earned first place in duo interpretation. Providence wins state finance challenge Four Providence students studying principals of business and finance won the state championship in the National Personal Finance Challenge. Jacob Oringel, Matt Boerio, Jacob Morgan and Daniel Gershen will represent North Carolina in the national contest, which will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City on May 22. Providence career and technical education teacher Carl Samford coaches the team. Carmel Middle teacher to attend green boot camp Carmel Middle School’s sixth-grade science teacher Julie Ruziska Tiddy is one of 50 middle school science teachers in the nation chosen to attend the Honeywell Green Boot Camp in San Diego, California, in June. The camp is a four-day interactive workshop that provides middle school teachers with a hands-on learning experience they can take back their students, according to the news release. “The ultimate goal is to inspire middle school student when they are making energy choices,” the release read.

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I married a blonde. This geek who can’t dribble a ball, catch a ball or throw a ball married a blonde. I was – and still am – in heaven. Over the course of three kids and being married Rev. Tony to me, that gorMarciano geous blond hair started to turn brown. Fortunately, hair dye came to the rescue and I had my blond wife back. Over the next few weeks after coloring her hair, something very special happened. Her dark roots started to show. She moved her hair, and it was brown on the inside – yet on the outside, it was blond. I love it. I think it’s great. Does it get better than this?

However, after a while, the dark roots took over and out came the box of hair dye. Now, you would think I’d be happy; I wasn’t. What happened to those gorgeous dark roots in that head of blond hair? All I saw is a full head of blond hair – no dark roots. I waited a while, and the dark roots were back. I was happy again. One night in Bible study, we were talking about this (you can only have this kind of conversation in Bible Study). One of the group members said she changes her hair color every six weeks. After discussing hair color changes, I said how much I like a blonde with dark roots. The whole room gasped at that comment. No one agreed with me. My wife thought I was crazy – she disagreed with me strongly. She still disagrees with me. Each time she takes out the box of hair dye, I have to wait two to three weeks for the dark roots to reappear. It has become a running joke between the two of us. The reality is that one day my wife will not have blond hair or dark roots – she

My wife and I fight about her ‘dark’ roots will have white or silver hair. Will I love her any less? Of course not. If I only loved her for the color of her hair, then we would have a shallow relationship. My love for my wife is based on the character of her heart. It’s always been about character. Employers know when they hire someone, the one thing they can’t change is that person’s character. I told my daughter when choosing a spouse, character is first and chemistry is second. Reggie Love served as a personal aide to President Barack Obama. He spent six years at the president’s side. This is what he said in a recent article on character: “No one in Beirut cares that you attended Harvard. No one in the Sudan gives a flip about who your parents are. The only true international currency is character. It was the same thing Coach K (Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University’s basketball coach) drilled into me, and my father, too‌ It was an example Obama had set since the day we met – character doesn’t just count; it is the password to every code you will

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Ministry Development Services to hold lecture on “Dreams: God's Forgotten Language” Dr. John B. Rowe will present a lecture and experiential learning session on how interpreting dreams allow people to see God’s personal messages about healing and growth at Sardis Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hall on Tuesday, May 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. Dr. Rowe, a licensed professional counselor, fellow at the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, will use Carl Jung’s approach to psyche natural inclination as a guide to uncover God’s messages through dreams, according a news release. Tickets cost $59 and will include a bagged dinner. Call 704-554-9222 for more information. Sardis Presbyterian is located at 6100 Sardis Road. Calvary Church Support Ministry to hold GriefShare this summer Calvary Church invites anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one to join GriefShare – a grief support group that will take place every Monday at 7 p.m. beginning June 1. GriefShare delves into the spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical impact of grief from a Christian perspective. The group also helps participants uncover their strength and give hope toward moving forward in their lives, according to a press release. The class is open to the public and childcare is available for children 2 to 7 years old. Visit www.calvarychurch.com/support to register in advance. Contact Sandra Tucker at 704-887-3681 for more information. Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville–Matthews Road. Temple Israel to host Kavanah with Yoga at Levine Jewish Community Center Kavanah with Yoga takes place on the third Shabbat of every month and will be held Saturday, May 16, at Temple Israel’s Levine Jewish Community Center Aerobics Studio from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Kavanah service combines ancient Jewish prayer practices with meditation in order to create an environment for reflection and spiritual growth, according to the church’s website. Melinda Farbman will lead yoga during the first hour, which is followed by 30 minutes of Torah study led by Rabbi Noam Raucher. Free on-site babysitting will be available. Levine Jewish Community Center is located at 5007 Providence Road. Myers Park Baptist to host discussion on faith inclusivity for LGBTQ families Sister Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, will talk about www.thecharlotteweekly.com

the importance of including LGBTQ families in the faith community at Myers Park Baptist Church on Saturday, May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New Ways Ministry is an organization that advocates justice and the inclusion of LGBTQ people and their families. The event is free and open to the public. Myers Park Baptist Church is located at 1900 Queens Road. Church at Charlotte to hold divorce support group Church at Charlotte holds divorce support meetings, DivorceCare, every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meetings are built around a specialized curriculum that includes small group discussion and video seminars from experts in separation, divorce and recovery, according to the church’s website. There is a one-time cost of $15 for materials. Childcare is available and must be indicated when registering. Call 704-364-5913 or email divorcecare@ churchatcharlotte.org for more information. Church at Charlotte is located at 2500 Carmel Road. Vajradhara Buddhist Center to hold meditation workshop Learn the basics of meditation at Vajradhara Buddhist Center on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meditation teaches participants how to overcome stress, develop a positive mindset and find inner peace, according to the center’s website. The workshop includes practical advice, guided meditations and a question-and-answer session. The cost is $25 for participants and $15 for students and seniors. Visit www.meditationcharlotte.org/ or email info@meditationcharlotte.org for more information and to register in advance. Charlotte Pride Band to perform at Myers Park Baptist Charlotte Pride Band will wrap up its season with a final performance called “Life Out Loud.” The performance will take place on Saturday, May 16, at 5 p.m. at Myers Park Baptist Church’s Heaton Hall. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and One Voice Chorus will perform with the band for the show, which is described as a “musical narrative of self-discovery,” according to a news release. Tickets cost $13 for individuals and $22.50 for a family pass (two adults, all kids under 12 years old). Visit www.charlotteprideband.org/ for more information and to purchase tickets. Myers Park Baptist Church is located at 1900 Queens Road. Hope of Israel Congregation to host Feast of Shavuot Hope of Israel Congregation will host a special service celebrating the Feast of Shavuot, also know as the Feast of Pentecost or Feast of Weeks, on May 23, a Saturday, at 7 p.m. Visit www.hopeofisrael.info for more information.

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Calendar 5.15.16 Friday 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Nick Faldo and Ian Baker-Finch, PGA Tour Television commentators, will speak at the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club. The morning will kick off with a putting and chipping clinic on the 18th hole of Carmel Country Club’s south course, hosted by both speakers. Visit www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com for more information. Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Road 5.16.15 Saturday 8 to 11 a.m. Fourth annual Pineapple Dash 5K The fourth annual Pineapple Dash 5K run and walk will take place in south Charlotte’s Providence Plantation neighborhood. The event will raise funds for Bright Blessings, a nonprofit in Matthews that operates numerous programs and projects for homeless children. The event will start at 3100 Houston Branch Road and the registration fee is $20. Visit www.pineappledash5k. eventbrite.com for more information.

5.16.15 Saturday 11 a.m. Shane’s Rib Shack Annual Rib Giveaway Shane’s Rib Shack will hold its annual rib giveaway on May 16. The first 100 guests will receive a free half rack of slow-cooked baby back ribs, a 20 ounce beverage and a special edition rib giveaway T-shirt in honor of the official month of barbecue. Shane’s Rib Shack, 10092 Charlotte Hwy., suite 103, Indian Land, S.C. 5.16.15 Saturday 5 p.m. Charlotte Pride Band Concert The Charlotte Pride Band will hold its final concert of the season with special guests, including the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and One Voice Chorus. Tickets cost $13 and are available online or at the door. The concert will be held in Heaton Hall at Myers Park Baptist Church. Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Road

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5.16.15 Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fish Fry and Blood Drive The James K. Polk Masonic Lodge will host a fish fry and blood drive. All proceeds from the fish fry support the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford and the Masonic and Eastern Star home. Blood donations will support Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. The fish fry includes fried fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, fries and a drink and cost $9. James K. Polk Masonic Lodge, 900 Hill St., Pineville 5.17.15 Sunday 2 to 4:30 p.m. Safety Day 2015 Charlotte Aquatics, Safe Kids Charlotte, CharlotteMecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department will host Safety Day 2015, a free, outdoor event to raise awareness about preventable accidents with children. Children will “travel” with their Safety Passport to learn valuable safety information such as water safety, fire safety, stranger danger and how to approach animals safely. There will be an activity tent and prizes on site. Charlotte Aquatics, 7835 Little Ave.

5.21.15 Thursday 6 p.m. Sons of the American Revolution Community Dinner Revolutionary war officer, statesman and fourth President of the United States James Madison will visit Charlotte as part of the Mecklenburg Chapter’s Sons of the American Revolution community dinner and education series. Veteran historical actor Charles Wissinger will portray James Madison. Admission cost $26 per person and is open to all ages. Attendees must reserve in advance. Contact Jay Joyce at jay@ mecklenburgsar.org for more information. Executive Park Hilton, 624 Westpark Drive 5.27.15 Wednesday 2 to 3:30 p.m. WTVI PBS Charlotte Community Health Forum Members of the community are invitied to participate in a health forum discussion with experts from Novant Health and the Mecklenburg County Health Department about serious health conditions and tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Wellness coaches will be on site. Pease Auditorium at CPCC, 1225 E. Fourth St.

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Calendar 5.28.15 Thursday 6:30 to 9 p.m. Relay for Life Survivor’s Dinner Relay for Life of Ballantyne will host a Survivor’s Dinner to celebrate and honor those who have defeated cancer. A “survivor” is anyone who has ever heard the words, “You have cancer.” The dinner is free, open to survivors and one guest and includes food, music, door prizes and an inspirational program. Survivors interested in attending the dinner must register in advance. RSVP by contacting Kathy Hudspeth at 704-5198229. South Meck Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Road 5.28.15 Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. Pink to Drink Fundraiser The second annual Pink to Drink fundraiser will raise money for the 14th annual 24 Hours of Booty, which aids the fight against cancer. Guests are encouraged to wear pink to the event, which will feature live music, beer and appetizers. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at www.pink-to-drink2015.eventbrite. com. The annual 24 Hours of Booty is slated for July 24 and 25. Sugar Creek Brewing Company, 215 Southside Drive 5.28.15 Thursday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive Donate blood with the American Red Cross in Ballantyne Corporate Park. The blood drive will be held on the blood mobile at Brixham Tent. Register online at www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/ driveSearch.jsp. Brixham Green, 15801 Brixham Hill Ave. 5.29.15 Friday 6:30 to 8 p.m. Whiskey Club of Ballantyne The Whiskey Club of Ballantyne will explore the nuances of barrels. Cost is $40 per person and space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 704248-4100 for more information. Gallery Restaurant, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

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5.30.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town of Pineville Clay and Pottery Sale The town of Pineville will host a clay and pottery sale. Arts Delivered has put together a collection of 25 potters from across the state, who will be selling their artwork. The best exhibitor will be awarded $300. The most creative booth will be awarded $200 and honorable mention will receive $100. The event will be held at Belle Johnston Community Center in case of rain. Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville 5.31.15 Sunday 4 p.m. Handbell Concert at St. John’s St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a handbell concert on May 31. The concert is free and open to the public and will feature a variety of song selections. The concert is located in the church’s Parish Hall. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1623 Carmel Road 6.6.15 Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Episcopal Church Women Trunk Sale The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will host a fundraising trunk sale. Sellers will keep proceeds but donations are encouraged. Sellers are not required to take home unsold goods; they will be donated. Breakfast biscuits also will be available for sellers. Buy a table to sell goods for $20 or a space with no table for $15. Contact ecwtrunksale@gmail.com for more information or to reserve a space.

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From left, Jackson Kowar, Reece Hampton, coach Greg Simmons and Ross Kemp hope to lead the Knights to the NCISAA state title. Ben Doster/SCW photo

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Jackson Kowar was nearly flawless in Charlotte Christian’s dominating, 8-0, win over High Point Christian Academy in the semifinal round of the N.C. Independent Athletic Association 3A state playoffs on May 12, as the Knights advanced to face Wesleyan Christian Academy in the best of three championship series at Covenant Day. Kowar, a Clemson signee and senior pitcher, handcuffed High Point Christian’s batters with eight strikeouts, allowing only one hit out of an efficient 70 pitches in the rematch of last season’s state championship, where the Knights came out on top. “I think I had all three of my pitches today that I could throw for strikes, which especially against the top of the order was a good neutralizer,” Kowar said. “They had to respect I could throw a changeup or breaking ball for strikes. Early in the game, I kind of set the tone where they couldn’t sit on all fastballs, so that was good.” Charlotte Christian (26-4, 16-0 Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association) blistered the Cougars in the first inning to jump out to a commanding, 5-0, lead. If the No. 2 seed Knights beat No. 1 seed Wesleyan (19-1) in its championship series on May 15 and 16, it will be their 14th state title, 13th during Greg Simmons tenure as head coach and fourth in a row. Simmons, who has been with the school for 25 years and 23 as its baseball coach, said it’s a goal to win the state championship, and it never gets old. “We’ve been very blessed to be able to do it a bunch, but it’s one of those things where it’s a different group of

guys and it’s always a goal to do that,” Simmons said. “It’s always nice, and it never gets old.” Most of the players on the team have been in the Knights program since middle school. “They’ve seen it, so their whole thing from day one is they want to hang another banner out there,” Simmons said. “I don’t think there’s any pressure, because we try to talk to our kids about controlling the pressure. But, I think there’s some expectations and most of them have been around so long they can handle it.” Success hasn't always come easy for Charlotte Christian this season. The Knights gave up an embarrassing 10 errors in a 13-5 loss to Naples Academy, in the Sunshine Classic in Pompano Beach, Florida on March 19. But the Knights came together after the disappointing loss, knowing it had to stop. Simmons said it brought them back to reality. “It was good for the kids,” Simmons said. “We were kind of playing over our skis a little bit and making mistakes and getting away with it, because some of the guys are so athletic.” Kowar, along with Spartanburg Methodist College signee and senior pitcher Ross Kemp, Charlotte 49ers signee and senior center fielder Reece Hampton, Charleston Southern University signee and left fielder Josh Hall, Catholic University signee and senior right fielder Bailey Lewis and Anderson University signee and senior first baseman Dillon Carpenter have stepped up for the Knights this season, providing leadership, strong batting and defensive play. “The guys played really well all year,” Simmons said. “There were a lot of

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holes we had to fill, but these guys have done a great job from the beginning and have played a good, tough schedule and competed.” Hampton said the season has flown by, and he’s trying to soak it all in, adding one of the highlights of this season was when the Knights beat Charlotte Country, 11-4, on April 14. Charlotte Christian led the Buccaneers, 4-0, in the seventh inning, but Country Day tied the game to send it into extras. The Knights exploded with seven runs in the eighth to run away with the win. The Knights dropped their guard again the final week of the regular season. They narrowly escaped with a 7-6 win over Charlotte Latin on May 1 before sustaining a 6-4 loss to Southlake Christian on May 2. Those poor outings brought Charlotte Christian back down to earth. “We kind of felt invincible,” Hampton said. “We have a ton of banners, but we have to realize that some good teams can beat us. “(Coach Simmons) told us we have to come together, you have to love on each other, you can’t have a bunch of individuals out there, because any team can beat you if you’re not on your A-game and if you have a team like we do and we come together, it’s tough to stop us.” Kemp said the loss to Southlake Christian hurt, but he’s impressed with how the Knights have rallied since the letdown. “Coach Simmons gave a couple of good speeches that got us fired up and ready to play,” Kemp said. Charlotte Christian’s stellar pitching has carried the Knights all season with Kowar and Kemp leading the way. “I feel like when me and Jackson

go on the field we can beat anybody,” Kemp said. “That’s always nice to know I have the confidence behind me that if I’m going to give up a ground ball, a hit they’ll be out there to make the play.” Kemp, who is 7-0 with a 1.5 ERA, will get the nod in game one against the Trojans on May 15. He has a two-seam fastball, changeup and a curveball in his repertoire of pitches. “I’ll try to pound the strike zone and get some outs and help us win the first game to set the tone,” Kemp said. Kowar usually rests his throwing arm for four days in between games he pitches, but will take the mound in game two Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound Kowar, who’s 9-1 with a 0.22 ERA, has struck out 104 batters in 64 and a third innings pitched. He gave up only three hits in his only loss, a 2-0 decision at North Davidson on April 22. He threw in the neighborhood of 88 to 91 miles per hour in the win over the Cougars, but has been clocked as high as 95 miles per hour by the Los Angeles Dodgers. “We played phenomenal on defense, especially with guys in the middle that are brand new. They’re so athletic and have so much range,” Kowar said. “They’ve been vacuums lately. It gives you so much confidence to attack hitters early in the count, knowing that even if they put the ball on the ground it’s going to be an out.” Kemp said the Knights have some fun shenanigans in the locker room, even epic dance parties, priding himself as the team’s best dancer. Simmons usually steers clear. Kemp hopes to celebrate a state championship win Saturday with one of those dance parties, and will try to get Simmons to join the dance. www.thecharlotteweekly.com

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Charlotte Latin girls’ soccer returns to final four Balance. That’s been the key to the success of Charlotte Latin’s girls’ soccer team (15-0-2, 9-0-1 Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association) this season. It’s what North Raleigh Christian’s coaching staff was most impressed with following the No. 1 seed Hawks 3-0 win over the No. 9 seed Knights (9-10) to advance to the final four of the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 3A state playoffs for the 10th year in a row. “We have a great mixture of senior leadership, a great group of girls who have played here for four years mixed with a phenomenal young group of players, which is always fun, because the new girls bring excitement and they haven’t been there before. It’s all new to them,” Charlotte Latin coach Lee Horton said. “It’s been really cool to see how this group of seniors has accepted the freshmen class. It’s so balanced with our team, so you don’t go, ‘We have to stop so and so.’ It’s not that way with this team. We have so many weapons. Our style of play allows so many people to be effective.” Midfielder Perry Zollicoffer (Davidson College) and midfielder/forwards Caroline Peters

(Washington and Lee) and Abbe McCarter (Emory University) have provided the Hawks with leadership and stellar play on the pitch this season. Freshman forward Mary Elliot McCabe has scored a team-high 13 goals, while freshman midfielder Ellie Norman and senior forward/midfielder Carrie Mittle have scored 12 goals apiece. McCarter has made 11 goals and sophomore Emily Wise has added 10 goals this season. Horton, who’s in his 30th season as the coach at Latin, said he’s often had teams with one or two girls who scored 20 goals, but it’s unusual to have five girls in double figures. “I think the girls coming in knew we were going to have a strong team,” Horton said. He added the girls got an even better grasp of how good they are when they tied Weddington (15-1-2, 9-1 Southern Carolinas) on March 26 and trounced Marvin Ridge (15-5-1, 7-3), 5-0, on March 28. Charlotte Latin will play No. 5 seed Wesleyan (14-0-1) in the semifinals at Durham Academy on May 15. If the Hawks advance they’ll face the winner of No. 2 Providence Day (11-4-4, 8-1-1 CISAA) and No. 3 seed Cary Academy (15-1) at Durham Academy on May 15. Latin tied the Chargers, 1-1, on April 13, and beat them, 3-0, on May 1. Charlotte Latin and Providence Day have

combined to win the last seven state championships, with the Chargers emerging victorious in 2013 and 2014. “I don’t know who will win that semifinal, but I think PD’s really good,” Horton said. “It’s funny, because I got on the girls a little bit, because when we won to go to the final four they showed no excitement at all. I told them, ‘I know you guys expect to go to the final four and that’s not our ultimate goal, but it’s OK to get a little bit excited.’ “Their focus this year is winning the state championship. It’s a really talented team.” Witman to succeed father as Bucs coach Charlotte Country Day is keeping it in the family … the Witman family. The school hired Drew Witman on May 12 to succeed his father, Bob Witman, as its next head football coach. “I’m very pleased with our search process and even more pleased with the result,” Charlotte Country Day athletics director Abe Wehmiller said in a news release from the school. “Our community was thoroughly invested in this search and that showed in the high quality of candidates we were able to bring to the table. “In the end, Drew emerged as our pick because of his combination of passion for coaching and passion for our program at Country Day. He’s a rising star in the coaching ranks, and I’m looking forward to the prospect of working with him for many years to come.”

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Witman, a Country Day alum, takes the helm after serving as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Myers Park. The Mustangs finished last season with a 5-7 (3-3 Southwestern 4A) record, and lost in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4AA state playoffs to eventual state champion Mallard Creek. He takes over a Buccaneers team that went 5-6 (1-2 CISAA) and lost to Charlotte Latin in the first round of the NCISAA Division I state playoffs last season. “I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of excellence here at Country Day,” Witman said in the release. “I’m excited to be a part of a school that excels both in the classroom and on the playing field. “Myers Park is an amazing place with even better students and staff, and I want to personally thank the administration and head coach Scott Chadwick for allowing me to join their team this past year. But Country Day is a special place for me, and I am glad to be back.” Witman’s father, who coached for 35 years, including 25 at Country Day, leaves some big shoes to fill. The elder Witman finished with a career record of 267-97-1, including a 219-67 record during his tenure at Charlotte Country Day. The Buccaneers won eight NCISAA state championships under his guidance. Witman coached the quarterbacks and cornerbacks at Country Day for three seasons prior to his one-year stint at Myers Park.

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