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Paying for a better commute Details emerge about I-485, U.S. 74 express lanes

by Justin Vick justin@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter was visibly frustrated July 27 when representatives from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) could not give Charlotte City Council an estimate of how much commuters could be paying to use express lanes along Interstate 485 and U.S. 74.

Clodfelter asked NCDOT about pricing a couple of times before the start of the city council meeting, noting that express lanes projects will be up for a formal vote next month and start construction next year. “It seems to me, we’re pretty far down the road,� said District 7 Councilmember Ed Driggs of the projects winding through south Charlotte. “We ought to have some concept of what those numbers are.�

Scott Cole, deputy division engineer for NCDOT, said his agency is still finalizing a tolling and revenue study.

Nationally, tolls can range from 25 cents to $8 for 10 miles, but usually average $2 to $3,

according to Norm Steinman, planning and design manager for the Charlotte Department of Transportation.

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization is expected to vote Aug. 19 on a transportation improvement plan with dozens of road projects in Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties. Express lane projects for I-485, I-77 and U.S. 74 are included.

How will they work?

Commuters along I-485, I-77 and U.S. 74 can choose to bypass stop-and-go conditions in general-purpose lanes by paying a fee to drive in express lanes.

Signs will alert drivers of toll pricing and rates will change, depending on the amount of traffic and time of day to ensure speeds are maintained at 45 to 50 mph.

Express lanes will be to the left of generalpurpose lanes, separated by white stripping

Rush hour traffic backs up on Interstate 485 but officials say future express lanes could help with congestion.

Hannah Chronis/SCW photo

(see Commute on page 3)

Nine file for CMS board of education Residents campaign for one of the board’s three at-large seats

by Courtney Schultz education@thecharlotteweekly.com

Election filing closed last week and nine area residents stepped into the spotlight to represent the entire district in the CharlotteMecklenburg Board of Education race.

Some familiar faces and incumbents, along with a few newcomers, are each hoping

to fill one of the three at-large seats.

Voters will not see Tim Morgan, vicechairperson of the board, on the ballot this year, as he’s announced he will not run. Morgan was first elected to the board in 2009 for District 6 and then an at-large seat in 2011.

The teacher pipeline crisis is on everyone’s mind, as many educators pursue the

profession in other states, fewer young people enter the profession and the state’s teacher salaries remain uncompetitive.

Each candidate in the nonpartisan race has teacher morale and teacher pay on their dockets with the hopes of bettering support for teachers and students.

Candidates are up for four-year terms;

district seats will be up for election next year.

South Charlotte Weekly introduces the candidates to readers this week on page 9 and will continue following the campaign until Election Day on Nov. 3. (see Board of Education on page 9)

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David Weekley Homes anticipates adding cottage and executive-style houses later this year to Waverly, an 89-acre community being developed at Providence and Ardrey Kell roads.

The project, which broke ground in December 2014, will blend housing, retail, dining and office space.

Mark Gibbs, Charlotte division president for David Weekley Homes, expects to build two furnished model homes and six showcase homes in the fourth quarter of 2015. Model homes will be open daily for tours.

The company plans to build 31 executivestyle homes, with 11-foot ceilings and highend touches, similar to what it offers in the SouthPark community of Avignon. The homes feature Old World European architecture.

David Weekley also is unveiling a new series of cottage homes for Waverly modeled after historic houses in the Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods.

“We spent time researching and taking more than 450 pictures of historic homes in Myers Park and Dilworth and chose exteriors that would translate well to our home sizes for the Cottage Series,” Gibbs said.

The 39 cottage-style homes in Waverly will measure approximately 2,800 square feet, according to company spokesperson Ann Holdsworth. Executive homes will be about 3,400 square feet.

• Developers hope to incorporate a Hilton Garden Inn into the retail portion of Waverly.

• The hotel is undergoing an engineering, transportation and planning review with the city.

• The Waverly project could mark the eighth Hilton Garden Inn in the Charlotte-metro area.

• Hilton promotes its Garden Inn brand as a place to “sleep deep, stay fit, work smart and eat well.”

Waverly also will have townhomes; construction will begin early next summer.

Residents will be able to walk to a Whole Foods Market, opening in 2016.

Other tenants recently announced include: Novant Health, Novanta Pizzeria Napoletana, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

“The community will also include several pocket parks woven together by tree-lined sidewalk streets,” Gibbs said.

Keith MacVean, of Moore & Van Allen law firm, told Charlotte City Council on May 18 the first medical office building has been completed, with retail construction expected to finish by spring 2016 and the first general office building by fall 2016.

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or a 2-to 4-foot stripe. Drivers will enter the lanes at designated points along the highway.

Carpoolers with at least three people in a vehicle can use the lanes without paying fees.

A video camera will capture drivers’ license plates, allowing the state to mail express lane drivers a bill. Drivers who buy transponders for their vehicles will pay a reduced rate.

NCDOT hasn’t seen an increase in gas tax funding since 1993, diminishing its ability to add more capacity to its roads, Cole said. The agency is relying on managed lanes to help build infrastructure.

Steinman described managed lanes as a necessity for high-growth cities like Charlotte to ease congestion. Some 27 such projects are operational and another 17 are under construction in high-growth cities such as Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles.

“We’re going to have to become a little bit more inventive about how we provide capacity,” Steinman said.

“Typically, we add one, two or three lanes.

In an area of high growth, that doesn’t work very well for very long.”

Not the same as Lake Norman Councilmembers Kenny Smith and Vi Lyles have said they’ve received many emails from constituents in the northern part of the city regarding the I-77 project spanning uptown

Charlotte to Mooresville.

Smith said a lot of his emails have to do with the 50-year public-private partnership with Cintra.

NCDOT has said the partnership expedited the project by at least 16 years, considering the Spanish company is securing much of the $655 million need to complete the project.

NCDOT is putting up only $95 million.

Lake Norman-area residents have been vocal about express lanes. Many have said they prefer NCDOT add general-purpose lanes instead.

Some residents have formed a nonprofit, dubbed “Widen I-77,” which filed a lawsuit in January against the state to stop the project from moving forward.

Lake Norman-area leaders initially supported the project under the assumption that I-77 would not receive more lanes for several years unless they were tolled. As details of NCDOT’s contract with Cintra surfaced, however, towns have issued resolutions calling for the state to halt or delay the project for clarification.

In response to concerns about the I-77 project, N.C. Sen. Jeff Tarte sponsored a revision to a transportation funding bill that would require toll projects be approved by registered voters in the counties they are proposed.

Unlike the Lake Norman-area project, I-77, I-485 and U.S. 74 will be financed by NCDOT without public-private partnerships. (see Commute on page 5)

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Early details about I-485, U.S. 74 NCDOT held public meetings in south Charlotte in April detailing some of the ideas for express lanes along I-485. The 17-mile stretch carries between 65,000 and 112,000 vehicles daily.

The $200 million project will add an express lane in each direction of I-485, from I-77 to U.S. 74.

I-485 commuters will be able to enter the express lanes at designated locations. Among those being considered are west of I-77, between I-77 and South Boulevard, between Rea and Providence roads, between Providence Road and John Street, and east of U.S. 74. Lanes are expected to open in 2019.

The project could include construction of entry and exit ramps for three direct connections to cross-streets. Potential connections include Westinghouse Boulevard, Johnston Road and Weddington Road.

Here is what’s known about some of the other express projects: • I-77 (North) – The project involves converting the existing high-occupancy vehicle lane into an express lane and adding another express lane for most of the 26 miles from exits 11 to 36. The stretch from exits 28 to 36 will have one lane express lane, primarily due to the narrow causeway over Lake Norman.

The project is anticipated to open in 2018.

• I-77 (South) – Plans are to continue installing express lanes south of Uptown through I-77’s connection with I-485.

NCDOT is in the early stages of planning and doesn’t have an anticipated cost for the project. It’s expected to finish some time after 2025.

• U.S. 74 – Bus lanes from I-277 to Wallace Lane will become express lanes. The $15-million project spans 5.8 miles, with the first 3.8 being reversible. It’s slated to open in 2017. The second phase of the U.S. 74 project, spanning 6.3 miles from Conference Drive in Charlotte to I-485 in Matthews, is expected to open in 2024. The $400-million project involves not only building express lanes, but also widening of interchanges.

NCDOT began construction this spring on the Monroe Expressway, a 20-mile toll freeway connecting to the U.S. 74 express lanes and extending to Wingate and Marshville.

Crews are working on clearing, surveying and right-of-way fencing from east to west.

The $840-million project could open in late 2018.

Chris Platé, executive director for Monroe-Union County Economic Development, said improvements to U.S. 74 and the Monroe Expressway could help with his efforts recruiting companies and industries to move to Union County.

“You’ve got to move two things – product to market and people to the office,” Platé said.

“If you don’t have adequate road infrastructure, it becomes an uphill challenge [recruiting companies].”

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News Briefs

Council approves agreement, services for 2017 NBA All-Star game

Charlotte City Council approved a city services agreement for hosting the 2017 NBA All-Star game in Charlotte at its July 27 meeting.

The city’s contribution for services to hold the event will be capped at $600,000 through an in-kind contribution, which covers traffic control and public safety. The money is expected to be funded from sale proceeds of land off Interstate 277 according to a news release.

The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority will provided any expenses needed above the $600,000 cap. The city also will appropriate $1.5 million from hospitality tax funds in 2017 to the CRVA for the All-Star game.

Plans underway for mayoral debate

Time Warner Cable News Charlotte, in conjunction with Ballantyne Breakfast Club, will host two mayoral debates on Aug. 25. The debates, which will be televised, will begin at 6 p.m. with a special that will showcase more than two hours of local political coverage, news, debate and analysis.

The debate will begin with Republican candidates Edwin Peacock and Scott Stone. Time Warner Cable News political anchor Tim Boyum will moderate the hour-long debate. Beginning at 7 p.m., the station will feature a special edition of ‘Capital Tonight,’ to recap the debate and provide highlights.

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Democratic candidates in the mayoral race will begin an additional debate.

Current Mayor Dan Clodfelter will debate alongside Michael Barnes, Roderick Davis, David Howard, DeJawon Joseph and Jennifer Roberts. Boyum will moderate.

The debate will be presented live on channel 200 and via the Time Warner Cable News app.

Corporate Park to host blood drive

Ballantyne Corporate Park will host a Blood Drive at Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne on Aug. 12, a Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne is located at 13139 Ballantyne Corporate Place.

Interested donors should go to www. redcrossblood.org and click on “Sponsor Code: Aloft Charlotte” to schedule an appointment. Donors must bring a photo identification or Red Cross donor card.

Senior partner at C4CS, LLC elected vice chair of IABC

Dianne Chase, senior partner at C4CS, LLC, has been elected vice chair of the International Executive Board of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The association is a comDianne Chase munity of more than 14,000 members in 80 countries who represent communication professionals in various industries and disciplines.

Chase joins 11 other IABC leaders from around the world on the 2015-16 executive board.

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Executive Board in advancing the Association’s mission to a global audience,” said Chase in a news release. “I am confident that the board will make a meaningful contribution to IABC and its chapters around the world, and will enthusiastically support the IABC standards of consistency, engagement, ethics, and credibility in the business communication field.”

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Blessed Assurance to host Back to School Extravaganza

Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care and Walking By Faith Community Church will host a “Back to School Extravaganza and Community Health Fair” on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will provide free school supplies to children in need, as well as free health screenings, diabetic testing, food and drinks, and more. Health professionals will be on site to provide support and advice regarding long-term care planning for adults.

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from July 20 to 26.

Lowest Score: • Charlotte Cafe, 4127 Park Road, 28209 – 84 Violations included: Person in charge had no proof of food safety certification; employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands in between; employee cracked raw eggs and then handled plates without washing hands; employee drank a personal beverage and then cooked food without washing hands; employee placed bread into toaster without wearing gloves; empty paper towel dispenser at sinks; rotted/molded potatoes stored in plastic container near cooler with maggots; unwashed boxes of produce stored directly above ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler; buffalo chopper stored with food debris on the blade; multiple foods held in a warming box at improper temperature; foods cooling at room temperature improperly; metal pans stacked while wet on shelving unit.

• Greystone Restaurant, 3039 South Blvd., suite K, 28209 – 81 Violations included: Person in charge did not have a food safety certification; person in charge was not aware of repeat violations; food employee did not wash hands when entering kitchen and donning gloves; employee washed hands for less than five seconds; employee worked with ready-toeat bread without gloves; no soap at hand sink; no paper towel dispenser at hand sink or bathroom; hand drying device in restroom not working; food in walk-in cooler was not covered; raw sausage stored on upper shelf of walk-in cooler above

ready-to-eat food; potato slicer, dicer and knives used the day before were still soiled; sanitizer not held at correct concentration; items in walk-in and reach-in cooler not date marked; several opened boxes and pans of food in walk-in freezer had ice buildup from condensation leak; rusted shelving; leak at preparation sink; ice machines not in good working order; floors in walk-in cooler needed to be repaired.

All Scores: 28209 • Angry Ales, 1518 Montford Drive – 94.50 • Charlotte Cafe, 4127 Park Road – 84 • Chick-fil-A, 3015 South Blvd. – 97 • Greystone Restaurant, 3039 South Blvd., suite K – 81 • Jet's Pizza, 1607 Montford Drive – 96.5 • Little Spoon Eatery, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 95 • Moosehead Grill, 1807 Montford Drive – 95.5 • Qdoba Mexican Grill, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 95 • Roasting Company, 1601 Montford Drive – 96 • Sushi 101, 1730 E. Woodlawn Road – 90 • Which Wich, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road, suite 260 – 96 28210 • Cook-Out, 10645 Park Road – 98 • Flavors, 5900 Quail Hollow Road – 92 • Food Lion Produce, 10120 Johnston Road – 99.5 • Harris Teeter Juice Bar, 8538 Park Road – 99 • Rusty's Deli, 8512 Park Road – 96.5 • Palm Restaurant, 6705 Phillips Place Court – 96 28211 • Another Broken Egg Cafe, 3920 Sharon Road – 93.5 • American Girl Bistro, 4400 Sharon Road – 95

• Bricktop's Restaurant, 6401 Morrison Blvd.

– 94.5 • Catering by Tara, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • Fire Grill, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Fresh Market, 4223 Providence Road

Deli – 94.5

Meat Market – 96 • Harris Teeter Produce, 6701 Morrison Blvd.

– 97.5 • Imani's Fusion Cafe, 3535 Randolph Road – 94.5 • Maggianos Little Italy, 4400 Sharon Road – 97 • Panera Bread, 4400 Sharon Road – 98.5 • Pizza Peel and Tap Room, 4422 Colwick Road – 95.5 • Taco Green-go, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99 • Your Custom Catering, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97.5 28226 • 7-Eleven, 7511 Pineville Matthews Road – 96 • Chi Thai, 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94 • Edomae Sushi and Hibachi grill, 9737 Northlake Centre Pkwy. – 97 • Food Lion, 7400 Candlewyck Lane

Deli – 99

Market – 97 • Fresh Market Produce, 7625 Pineville Matthews Road – 96 • Great Wall of China South, 6666 Carmel Road – 97 • Harris Teeter, 3333 Pineville Matthews Road

Deli – 97.5

Melon Bar – 99

Seafood – 100 • Jade Dragon, 7741 Colony Road – 95.5 • Kabutos at 51, 7724 Pineville-Matthews Road, suite B – 95 • Outback Steakhouse, 8338 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93.5

• Thai House, 8706 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • Waffle House, 8300 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93 28277 • Akropolis Cafe, 8200 Providence Road, suite 800 – 98 • Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, 15105 John J. Delaney Drive, suite A – 97 • Bahn Thai, 12206 Copper Way – 96.5 • Bella Fresco Cafe, 8200 Providence Road – 91.5 • Bravo! Cucina Italiana, 9824 Rea Road – 96 • Farley's Pizzeria, 15025 Old Lancaster Hwy. – 97 • Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 8020 Providence Road – 98 • Food RV, 16637 Lancaster Hwy. – 92.5 • Harris Teeter Market, 3333 Pineville Matthews Road – 99.5 • Katz New York Deli, 8045 Providence Road – 95 • Korean Restaurant, 7323 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • Market Deli, 10636 Providence Road – 93.5 • McAlister's Deli, 9864 Rea Road – 98.5 • New South Kitchen and Bar, 8140 Providence Road – 97.5 • Pio Pio Restaurant, 15025 Lancaster Hwy. – 96 • Publix Bakery and Cafe, 11222 Providence Road W. – 98.5 • Romano's Macaroni Grill, 10706 Providence Road – 93.5 • Ruby Tuesday, 12330 Johnston Road – 95.5 • Switchin Kitchens, 8025 Ardrey Kell Road – 99

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Charlotte Christian director invited to round table conference Charlotte Christian School Director of Admissions Cathie Broocks will participate in the 24th annual international conference on “Childhood Education and Issues” at Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford in Cathie Broocks Oxford, England.

Broocks was chosen as one of the 26 participants from around the world to attend the Oxford Round Table Conference on July 17 to 22.

She will facilitate a discussion on “Global Initiatives for Early Childhood Education” as part of the conference and will interact with internationally recognized teachers, leaders and scholars, according to a news release.

“A child’s first five years of learning should be discovery based, providing hands-on, concrete experiences. During these years both researchers and educators believe the young child should have limited exposure

to technology. I am looking forward to sharing during the conference as well as attending the seminars at Oxford to learn more,” Broocks said in the release.

Providence Day student places second in national essay contest Rising fourth-grader Sahana Mantha earned second place in the 2015 EngineerGirl National Essay Competition by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

Participants, who are in third to 12th grades, were asked to describe the engineering behind a technology used for a chosen sport.

“This year’s essay contest submissions showcased brilliantly the wide-ranging impacts of engineering contributions to our happiness,” said NAE President C.D. Sahana Mantha Mote Jr. in a news release.

Sahana placed second in the elementary school division for her essay, “Engineering in Sports,” that made recommendations for improving a basketball training tool called “shooting gun.” She consulted Josh Springer, Providence Day head coach of the varsity girls basketball team.

Sahana received a prize of $250 for her win. (see Education Notes on page 9)

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Board of Education candidates

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Angela Ambroise • First-time candidate • Broker with Giving Tree Realty • Active member of the Villa Heights Community Association • Supports Girls On the Run • Applied for the District 3 seat when Joyce Waddell took state Senate seat • Supports reform in urban schools Janeen Bryant • Regional director at Leadership for Educational Equity • CMS volunteer and former teacher in a Title I CMS school • Leadership and Engagement Co-chair of The Collective Charlotte • Bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Davidson College; master’s degree in management and leadership from Montreat College • International Coalition Sites of Conscience member • Former vice president of education at Levine Museum of the New South Larry Bumgarner • Mint Hill resident • Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the UNCC • Calls for “revolution” of government • Announced he will not accept a salary while serving • Wants two influences in running schools: superintendent and parents • Strongly supports charter schools Elyse Dashew • Brown University graduate • Co-leads Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools Friends, an advocacy network • Serves on Executive Committee of N.C. Parents Advocating for School Health • Served on Steering Committee of 2013 CMS Bond Referendum Campaign

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• Worked on School Leadership Teams at Waddell Language Academy, South Mecklenburg High School and McClintock Middle School • Core values: teacher pay and pipeline; relieve McCray overcrowding with new schools; and address deferred maintenance of aging facilities Ericka Ellis-Stewart • Current At-Large School Board Member • CMS School Facilities Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee member • County Crime and Justice Task Force member • Myers Park High School graduate • National Steering Committee member on Council of Urban Board of Education • N.C. School Board Association representative on N.C. Association of Scholastic Activities board of directors Levester Flowers • Second vice president of Mecklenburg County Senior Democrats • NAACP member • President of Save Our Schools Community Initiative • Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Livingstone College; master’s degree in school administration from UNCC • Former candidate for Charlotte City Council District 4 • Campaign Manager for N.C. Sen. Joyce Waddell Mary McCray • Current at-large CMS Board of Education member and board chairperson • Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from North Carolina A&T State University

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• Former teacher for 34 years – 24 years with CMS • Member of National Council of Urban Educators, National Council of Teachers of Math, National Council for Social Studies and the International Reading Association • First full-time president of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators Jeremy Stephenson • First-time candidate • University of Virginia graduate • Lawyer with McNair Law Firm • Government Affairs Director of the North Carolina SHRM • Advocates: strong community relationships; financial oversight; increase public confidence in board; building workforce readiness; and candid conversations on generational poverty • Led grassroots effort about districting concerns Amelia Stinson-Wesley • Pineville resident • Ordained United Methodist pastor • Former appointed CMS School Board District 6 Representative • Pineville Town Planning and Zoning Board member • Pineville Town Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member • Mecklenburg County Child Protection Team Member • James K. Polk Support Group Board member

Providence student to compete at First Tee Open Providence High School senior Dylan Fisher will compete in the 2015 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, a Champions Tour event slated for Sept. 25 to 27.

The event will be televised on the Golf Channel.

Fisher, 17, was an all-conference member of the school’s golf team, carries a 3.47 GPA and is a member of the German Honor Society, according to a news release.

He has been a participant with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte for three years and will join 80 other junior golfers, who are 15 to 18 years old, in teaming up with 81 Champions Tour players and 162 amateurs as they compete for the pro-junior title at Pebble Beach.

“Dylan has worked hard not only on his golf game but also on his knowledge and application of The Dylan Fisher First Tee Life Skills Curriculum to be selected for this event and we could not be more thrilled. He is an excellent representation of where The First Tee program can take a child both on and off the golf course,” said Executive Director of The First Tee of Greater Charlotte Jane Singleton in the release.

Champions who plan to play are Colin Montgomerie, John Cook, Christopher Meyers and Lee Janzen.

“I was in shock when I heard that I was selected,” Fisher said in the release. “After the news set in, the shock turned to excitement.

This will be a tremendous honor to represent my chapter on a national level. What I am looking forward to the most is sharing the experience with my mom and older sister as they will accompany me on the trip.”

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Faith

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There is a way to ride the waves, and my wife doesn’t get it

by Rev. Tony Marciano news@thecharlotteweekly.com

One of the first dates I went on with my wife was swimming at a lake.

We had a great time. I think I was smitten by her on that day and things never changed – well, Rev. Tony almost never Marciano changed.

A few months later, we went swimming at the Jersey Shore. I was so glad to be with her that there was something about her I didn’t notice. It certainly wasn’t a deal breaker, however, we discuss it every time we go to the ocean.

Fast forward three kids later. Our daughter, Maria, is the closest thing to a fish. While my wife taught Maria how to sew – and she’s an incredible seamstress who makes one-of-a-

kind costumes – I was the one who taught her how to ride the waves at the beach. You see, her mother will ride every piece of foam washed to the shore. She’ll approach Maria and me and say, “You missed a good ride.”

We’ll shake our heads, hoping that one day, my wonderful wife will “get it.” She never does.

Here’s what I taught Maria: You don’t ride every wave; you wait.

There is a moment when you feel the water pulling your feet back out into the ocean. At the same time, there is a massive wave coming toward you. You start swimming to shore with everything you have while being pulled out to the ocean. Somehow you move from swimming in the “ocean” suds (which are on your face) to being on top of the wave. You can see all around you. It’s an incredible ride.

Whenever I ride the waves, I think of the verse in Romans 8:37. This section of Scripture begins at verse 35 and continues through verse 39 saying, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or

hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

When I ride the waves, I think of verse 37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” I am on top of things.

It reminds me that God doesn’t just want me to survive – He wants me to thrive. He doesn’t want my marriage to just be “OK.” He wants it to be incredible. He wants me to securely pass the “baton of faith” into the hands of the next generation and break the generational cycle that is too easily passed from one generation to another.

I love my wife. I can ride every piece of foam the ocean throws at us and have a good time, or I can choose to ride the really excellent waves and have an “over the top” experience. I choose the latter.

I can choose to walk my life of faith and just “get by.” Rather, I see the calling on all of us who claim the name of Christ to be “more than conquerors.”

Scripture tells us, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

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

Until

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

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Robert Beatty Book Signing Author Robert Beatty will sign copies of his latest novel, “Serafina and the Black Cloak.”

The book takes place at Biltmore Estate and was released nationally on July 14. The story follows the journey of a 12-year-old girl who secretly lives in the Biltmore’s basement. The signing will take place at Barnes & Noble in the Arboretum shopping center.

3 to 5 p.m.; Barnes & Noble, 3327 PinevilleMatthews Road

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Film Making Will Davis, UNC-Charlotte film instructor, will present an interactive look at making films. Guests will learn how films are developed, scriptwriting, rehearsing, producing, directing, editing and marketing. Registration is required and the program is open to residents 18 years old and older. Call 704-416-6600 for more information.

5:30 p.m.; South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road

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National Night Out Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s south division will host National Night Out. Residents will meet local law enforcement officers and representatives from the fire department and other local agencies. Food, drinks and raffle prizes will be on hand. Guests also are encouraged to exchange ideas and tips on how to increase neighborhood safety.

Call 704-544-4835 for more information.

6 to 9 p.m.; Calvary Church, 5801 PinevilleMatthews Road

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Ballantyne Chamber of Commerce Ballantyne Chamber of Commerce and Charlotte Chamber Young Professionals will host ‘Millennial Myths, Multigenerational Offices and the Future of Work.’ Ernest Munoz of Gensler, an integrated architecture and consulting firm, will discuss millennial myths and realities.

Call 704-378-1351 for more information.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Ballantyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

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will entwine two different and new bodies of work, one concerning endangered birds and the other concerning the mind, body and soul. The reception is free and light refreshments will be served.

6 to 9 p.m.; Ciel Gallery, 128 E. Park Ave.

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Walk 4 Mommy 5K Walk 4 Mommy, a nonprofit benefitting single mothers in Charlotte, will host its annual walk along Midtown Park and the Metropolitan area. Early registration is $25 and $5 for children 12 years old or younger. Visit www. walk4mommy.com for more information.

8 a.m.; South Kings Drive

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Illios Noche’s Chef James will teach participants how to mix dough and build a pizza with different toppings. Cost is $20 per person and space is limited.

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6 p.m.; Illios Noche, 11508 Providence Road

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Woodcarving at the Library South County Regional Library will present a woodcarving program, featuring three or four members of Charlotte Woodcarvers Club.

Members will display carvings, demonstrate carvings and discuss the woodcarving process and their annual woodcarvers showcase. Registration is required. Call 704416-6600 for more information.

3 p.m.; South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road Breakfast 15 Ballantyne Club This month’s Ballantyne Breakfast Club will focus on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for complimentary coffee and pastries, provided by the hotel. Call Ray Eschert at 704-651-1237 for more information.

9 a.m.; Ballatnyne Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

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Why Walt Disney Was Successful Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Waltonwood Providence Theater Presented by Dr. Mark West, Professor & English Dept. Chair, UNCC August 5: Walt Disney’s Personal Reading History August 12: Walt Disney: Filmmaker & Storyteller August 19: Children’s Literature in Disney Theme Park Development $10 donation per session encouraged to benefit UNCC Student Programs

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Kowar crushes competition Charlotte Christian’s Jackson Kowar is the 2015 South Charlotte Weekly Baseball Player of the Year

by Ben Doster ben@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte Christian baseball coach Greg Simmons jokes he used to tie sandbags to Jackson Kowar to keep the wind from blowing him away, but the once 145-pound sophomore grew into a 6-foot-4, 170-pound dominating ace pitcher as a senior for the Knights.

Kowar mowed batters down the entire season. He hurled his way to a .196 ERA, 118 strikeouts and a 10-1 record to lead the Knights to their fifth straight state title.

Kowar, who usually rests four days in between starts, took the mound in game two of the Knights North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association 3A state championship series with Wesleyan Christian Academy on May 16, after three days rest following an eight-strikeout, one-hitter performance in 80 pitches against High Point Christian Academy in the semifinal round on May 12.

Kowar rose to the occasion despite the quick turnaround, striking out 14 batters in 82 pitches in Charlotte Christian’s 7-0 win over the Trojans, clinching the Knights title.

“I think he might have stabbed me if I hadn’t given him the ball in the state championship,

but it was on three days rest,” Simmons said.

“I told him Tuesday, ‘You got to be efficient.

You got to keep your pitch count down.’”

The Florida Gators signee brought home all-CISAA and all-state honors in the process. Now, Kowar can add South Charlotte Weekly Baseball Player of the Year to his long list of awards and accolades.

Kowar was selected 1,210th overall in the 40th round of the MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, but would have gone much higher if he planned to bypass his collegiate eligibility to pursue a pro career immediately after high school. But Kowar didn't want to give up a college degree.

It’s been a long process to get him to where he is. Going into his sophomore year, Kowar split time between shortstop and third base, competing against multiple talented players vying for the same positions.

After pitching well at a showcase that summer, he made his way to the mound, and didn’t look back after Simmons convinced him he was a varsity player and gave him the ball.

“His arm worked good, but he was just a wiry kid and then all of a sudden as a sophomore he began to gain some weight and strength and the ball started to explode out of

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his hand and do things that’s just God-given,” Simmons said.

“It’s not just the way he does his business. It’s his work ethic. This guy’s out there – I leave the lights on after the game, so he can finish running after he pitches. He has been blessed with enormous talent, but he has also been a very good steward of that talent by the way he works and handles his business.”

Kowar’s strong work ethic was passed down to him from his father, Frank Kowar, who came from humble beginnings as the son of immigrants from Germany.

“I didn’t realize until I got older my dad has this unreal work ethic,” Kowar said. “His parents were super hard workers. He’s not a real big fan of excuses. He’s not a real big fan of feeling sorry for yourself. A big thing I learned from him is to not go through the motions.”

It’s clear Kowar learned something from his father, and took that hard-

working determination to the mound.

He usually threw in the neighborhood of 88 to 91 miles per hour, was clocked as high as 95 by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kowar’s fastball was his main, go-to pitch, but improving his ability to throw effective offspeed pitches has been key to his development. His fastball has great movement, but Simmons said Kowar’s changeup may be the best he has ever seen.

Kowar, who originally signed with Clemson, got his release from the university after the Tigers fired longtime head coach Jack Leggett, then chose the Florida Gators over the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Batters will be gator bait with Kowar on the mound when they visit the swamp in Gainesville, Florida next spring.

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2015 BO YS’ Baseball Super Team Jackson Kowar

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Charlotte Christian senior ace pitcher Jackson Kowar mowed batters down the entire season. He hurled his way to a .196 ERA, 118 strikeouts and a 10-1 record to lead the Knights to their fifth straight state title. The Florida Gators signee brought home all-CISAA and all-state honors in the process.

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Providence senior shortstop/pitcher Josh Hiatt was a major piece to the puzzle of the Panthers state championship run. The North Carolina signee connected for a .461 batting average, 47 hits, 47 RBI, 18 doubles, a triple and 9 homeruns, and struck out 94 batters for a 2.03 ERA and 11-2 record on the mound to earn all-So. Meck 8, all-state and all-American honors.

Providence senior catcher Andrew Fishel was the heart and soul of the team, and made plays that often went unnoticed, but were significant. The Ohio State signee blasted balls from the plate for a .420 batting average, 37 hits, 22 RBI, eight doubles and a homerun to earn all-So. Meck 8 and all-state honors.

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Charlotte Catholic junior Nick Bruno headlined the Cougars strong pitching staff. The North Carolina commit finished the season with a 6-4 recording, including a win over Ardrey Kell on his way to find a spot on the all-So. Meck 8 team.

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Ardrey Kell’s Cameron Brantley was worthy of the label, “freshman phenom” after an outstanding first season at the high school level.

The young outfielder recorded a .459 batting average, 34 hits, 38 RBI, seven doubles, two triples and five homeruns to claim a spot on the all-So. Meck 8 team.

Second Team Max Bazin, South Meck Lawson McArthur, South Meck Ross Kemp, Charlotte Christian Reece Hampton, Charlotte Christian Austin Leonard, Providence Satchel Jerzembeck, Providence

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Charlotte Christian senior first baseman Dillon Carpenter was a load at the plate for pitchers. The Anderson University signee shelled balls for a .426 batting average, 40 hits, 41 RBI, 14 doubles, a triple and six homeruns to earn all-CISAA and all-state honoros.

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