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October 9, 2015 Vol. 15 No. 41 Twitter @southcltweekly

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County goes green Mecklenburg County plans to add additional green space, walking trails across Charlotte. | Page 3

Church and state collide at McClintock

Fall play at Catholic Charlotte Catholic launches its fall play, which stemmed from a Mumford & Sons song. | Page 11

Sabres on a roll South Meck soccer keeps winning, and has its eye on a long playoff run.

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Page 12 News Briefs 6 | Opinion 7 | Education 11 | Faith 13 | Calendar 15 | Sports 16 | Classifieds 19

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County continues adding parks, trails

by Justin Vick justin@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

Mecklenburg County has grown its parks and recreation footprint and programming considerably since 2007, but the work is far from done.

The county has increased recreation space by 17 percent from 17,753 acres in 2007 to 20,785 acres in 2014. Mecklenburg also grew its trails from 85 to 158 miles during that same span.

Other signs of progress over the past seven years include the opening of eight neighborhood parks, 10 community and regional parks, 13 miles of greenways and two nature preserves.

Jim Garges, parks and recreation director, expects nearly a billion dollars in economic development generated from three parks – Revolution Sports Academy, Romare Bearden Park and Little Sugar Creek.

“We’re at a very unique point in Mecklenburg’s history to meet this many needs with a growing population,” Garges said.

“The benefit for that is going to be improved health, a higher quality of life and also more importantly, economic development.”

So where is the county going?

The county set several goals for 2019 including the addition of more than 1,000 acres of recreation space, 22 miles of greenways, four neighborhood parks, three

community and regional parks, an urban park, a nature preserve, a nature center and two recreation center expansions.

Other recommendations provided by the parks and recreation department include: • Acquiring 546 acres for neighborhood parks, 215 acres for community parks and 439 acres of regional parks.

• Expanding seven existing recreation centers, including Marion Diehl and Naomi Drenan.

• Building 10 new outdoor spraygrounds and six outdoor family aquatic centers.

• Converting 60.5 miles of greenways over 10 years and increasing the trail network by 268 miles over 30 years.

• Adding three or four new nature centers over the next 10 years.

The county bases its planning for facilities and programming on citizen surveys.

Paved walking and biking trails, park shelters and picnic areas, nature trails, and fitness and exercise facilities continue to rank among the most in-demand facility uses.

As far as programming, citizens want to see more adult fitness and wellness, special events/festivals, water fitness, education/ life skills and outdoor adventure.

Mecklenburg County commissioners endorsed the parks and recreation department’s expansion plans Tuesday, Oct. 6, meeting.

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Development Briefs City, county partner on trail Charlotte and Mecklenburg County leaders recently approved an agreement to partner on building the Cross Charlotte Trail, a 26mile route spanning from Pineville to Cabarrus County.

About 7.5 miles exist as greenways along Little Sugar, Toby and Mallard creeks. The county will expand greenways at Little Sugar and Toby creeks 5.5 miles, and the city will build another 13 miles of new trail to fill in the gaps between the segments.

Charlotte anticipates spending at least $35 million on the trail, of which $5 million comes from the 2014 bond referendum and another $30 million from the proposed 2016 bond proposal.

The trail will incorporate south Charlotte area destinations such as Carolina Pavilion Shopping Center, Park Road Park, SouthPark Mall and Park Road Shopping Center.

City helps Barclay Downs trees The Barclay Downs Homeowner’s Association received a $3,000 matching grant from the city’s neighborhood and businesses services department to help defray the cost to band trees in the neighborhood.

The neighborhood is located just north of SouthPark Mall.

Tree banding grants will be available on a first-come basis to paid members first.

Go to www.barclaydownshoa.org for more information.

Area bridges due for repairs Several area bridges are scheduled for routine construction and maintenance work this year through the city’s 2015 Bridge Structure Repairs project.

Work could include repairs to barrier rails, culverts, pavement and soil, as well as removal of debris and brush.

The city recently approved a nearly $2.8 million contract Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas to carry out repairs for 96 bridges including: • Ballantyne Corporate Place – U.S. 521/I485 ramp and McAlpine Creek Tributary.

• Briar Creek – Michael Baker, Park and Randolph roads.

• Campbell Creek – Margaret Wallace Road.

• Little Hope Creek – Seneca Place.

• Little Sugar Creek – Archdale Drive, Hillside and Princetown avenues, and Park, Sharon and Tyvola roads.

• McAlpine Creek – Colony, Johnston, Margaret Wallace, Old Providence and Sardis roads.

• McMullen Creek – Johnston and Fairview roads and Arborway Lane.

Improvements due on Rea Road The final phase of landscaping improvements to Rea Road is expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2016.

The city awarded a $164,450 contract to Champion Landscapes to install trees, shrubs and ground cover plants between Carmel Estates and Colony roads.

Rea Road saw landscaping improvements earlier this year between N.C. 51 and Carmel Estate Road.

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Business Briefs SEN Design Group hires new director of accounting

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SEN Design Group, the kitchen and bath industry’s “first and largest” buying organization, recently hired Jenny Catalano as its new director of accounting.

Catalano will work out of the business’s national headquarters in Charlotte. She previously served as controller for Leap Year Publishing for 10 years, as well as held various accounting positions and event and store planning roles in the International Department for The Timberland Company.

“We are thrilled to have Jenny join our team”, said Leah Peterson, executive vice president of SEN. “She is more than qualified for the position, and her experience across several industries will assist in the overall growth of SEN.” Catalano holds Bachelor of Science degrees in mass communications and political science from the University of Utah.

Find more information about SEN at www. sendesigngroup.com.

Brahmin coming to SouthPark Brahmin will expand its retail footprint with a new boutique at SouthPark Mall, set to open the week of Oct. 19. This will be the company’s

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg Health Department inspected the following restaurants from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Sunday, October 11th – 1:30pm to 3:30pm & Tuesday, October 13th – 9:00am to 12:00pm Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School (PK-8) 4225 Shamrock Drive • Charlotte St. Ann Catholic School (TK,PK-5) 600 Hillside Avenue • Charlotte St. Gabriel Catholic School (K-5) 3028 Providence Road • Charlotte

St. Mark Catholic School (K-8) 14750 Stumptown Road • Huntersville St. Matthew Catholic School (TK-5) 11525 Elm Lane • Charlotte St. Patrick Catholic School (K-5) 1125 Buchanan Street • Charlotte

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOLS

Sunday, October 18th – 1:30pm to 3:30pm Tuesday, October 20th – 9:00am to 11:00am

Sunday, October 25th – 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School (6-8) 3100 Park Road • Charlotte

Charlotte Catholic High School 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road • Charlotte

Sunday, October 11th – 2:00pm to 4:00pm Christ the King Catholic High School 2011 Crusader Way • Huntersville

MACS admits students of any race, color, sex, religion and national or ethnic origin.

For more information visit:

www.MACS-OpenHouse.com or call Admissions: 704-370-3273

Lowest scores • Brueggers Bagel, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 90.5 Violations include: Employees didn’t wash hands properly; cold smoked salmon served without consumer advisory; lettuce was cooled at improper temperature; dishes were stacked wet; sanitizer solution was soiled; and walk-in cooler had torn gasket.

28209 • Chopt Creative Salad, 4125 Park Road – 97 • Clean Catch Fish Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 98 • Mellow Mushroom, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 96 • Nolen Kitchen, 2829 Selwyn Ave. – 96 • Village Tavern, 4201 Congress St. – 95 28210 • Dogwood Souter Table & Bar, 4905 Ashley Park Lane – 91 • Harris Teeter seafood & market, 8538 Park Road – 95.5 • PF Changs China Bistro, 6809 Phillips Place Court – 94 • Phillips Place Cinema, 6911 Phillips Place Court – 94 28211 • Brueggers Bagels, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 90.5 • California Pizza Kitchen, 4400 Sharon

first namesake boutique in North Carolina.

The 2,033-square-foot-space will incorporate a “Southern modern home atmosphere that is welcoming and offers an interactive retail experience,” according to a news release.

The store will feature a living room and gallery for complimentary services, such as beverages and gift wrapping.

The boutique also will feature product from Brahmin’s fall collection and a first look at holiday merchandise. The store will offer customers access to the business’s new category extensions, including “chic” home décor, “elegant” jewelry and a “more robust” men’s assortment of merchandise, the release read.

“We are thrilled to launch the new Brahmin store experience with our Charlotte customers and anticipate a swirl of excitement around the innovative design features and never-before-seen collections,” Brahmin CEO Susan Thacker said in the release. “We feel that SouthPark is the perfect location to share the forward momentum of our brand.”

Brahmin will celebrate its new boutique with a grand opening event on Oct. 22, a Thursday, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature contests, fashion and lifestyle bloggers and an opportunity to shop for a cause.

Shoppers can donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation during October in exchange for a 20-percent discount on their Brahmin purchase.

Find more information at www.brahmin. com.

Send business news to josh@ carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

Road – 95 • Circle K, 4474 Randolph Road – 95 • Firebirds, 3920 Sharon Road – 92 • Firehouse Subs, 3920 Sharon Road – 95.5 • Harris Teeter deli, 6701 Morrison Blvd.

– 96 • IHOP, 336 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96.5 • Kangaroo Express, 4500 Randolph Road – 95 • Panera Bread, 306 S. Sharon Amity Road – 97.5 • Showmars, 4400 Sharon Road – 96 • Subway, 108 S. Sharon Amity Road – 97 • Toscana Ristorante, 6401 Morrison Blvd.

– 96 28277 • Akropolis Kafe, 14027 Conlan Circle – 95 • Brooklyn Water Bagels, 15105 John J. Delaney Drive – 97 • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 15201 John J. Delaney Drive – 99 • Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries, 9820 Rea Road – 97.5 • Jersey Mike’s, 7828 Rea Road – 96.5 • Kangaroo Express, 11640 Providence Road – 98.5 • Kangaroo Express, 15620 John J. Delaney Drive – 96.5 • McAlister’s Deli, 15201 John J. Delaney Drive – 93.5 • Papa John’s Pizza, 11524 Providence Road – 98.5 • Pearlz Oyster Bar, 7804 Rea Road – 94.5 • Pizza Hut, 15105 John J. Delaney Drive – 95 • Smashburger, 7804 Rea Road – 99 • Starbucks Coffee, 5361 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 98.5 • Target Food Avenue/Pizza Hut/Starbucks, 9870 Rea Road – 99 • Tony’s Pizza, 14027 Conlan Circle – 97.5 • Wendy’s, 7712 Rea Road – 97.5 • Zoe’s Kitchen, 9848 Rea Road – 97

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Community Spotlight

Miss Ballantyne USA Lauren Dixon will compete for the Miss North Carolina USA title in High Point on Oct. 9 and 10. Visit www.missnorthcarolinausa.com for more information and to live-stream the pageant.

Visit www.facebook.com/MissBallantyneUSA2016 for more on Dixon and to follow her journey to the crown.

What motivated you to pursue the Miss Ballantyne USA title?

I entered the Miss North Carolina USA pageant as Miss Ballantyne USA to expand relationships within my community and state. In establishing these relationships, I am especially striving to be a positive influence for today's youth. I believe there is a lack of ambition in younger generations, and that it is my responsibility to motivate and encourage them to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.

What does your Miss Ballantyne title mean to you?

Being a titleholder gives me a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people that I encounter. It is an honor to compete for the state title as Miss Ballantyne. I will proudly represent our vibrant, thriving, and growing community in hopes of bringing home the state title.

How do you prepare for a pageant?

Everyone has their own routine. Mine is to meal prep healthy ‘grab-and-go’ food options and hit the gym. While I’m at the gym, I like to listen to news podcasts and scroll through Lauren Dixon feeds to stay on top of important issues. My favorite part of the pageant preparation is picking out my wardrobe! There are many areas of competition that require different styles: registration, rehearsals, interviews, opening number, swim suit and evening gown. (Spoiler alert: I love to sew, and I actually designed and constructed my opening number outfit.)

What organizations do you work with as Miss Ballantyne USA?

The Make-A-Wish Foundation holds a special place in my heart. Being a former NFL Cheerleader and current Black and Blue Crew member for the Carolina Panthers, I’ve seen and been a small part of helping many wishes come true. The happiness this organization brings to children is contagious, and each child has left a lasting impression on me.

Other charitable organizations that the Miss North Carolina USA pageant is affiliated with are: Gilda’s Club, the USO, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, Best Buddies and Girl Talk.

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Golf Club at Ballantyne wins award The Golf Club at Ballantyne recently received another 4.5-star rating by “Golf Digest” magazine and will be included in the 2015-16 list of the magazine’s “Best Places to Play.” More than 20,000 readers evaluated the golf courses on a five-point scale.

Local Bad Daddy’s, P.F. Changs support breast cancer research Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in Ballantyne will feature a special “Oktoberfest Bratwurst Burger” during October.

The burger features a bratwurst-topped patty with two slices of Boar’s Head white cheddar and braised peppers, onions and sauerkraut. One dollar of every burger purchased in October will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Bad Daddy’s is located at 15105 John J Delaney Drive in Ballantyne.

P.F. Changs also is supporting breast cancer research through its “Try a Taco, Take a Pic” initiative. One dollar from the purchase of the restaurant’s new Jicama Street Tacos will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Another dollar will be donated if guests share a picture on Twitter or Instagram in from of the restaurant’s Warrior Horses with #PFChangsPink. Pictures

The annual Ballantyne Festival – Autumn in the Park will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival, founded by Ray Eschert, is a daylong event and autumn-inspired experience for adults, kids and families.

There will be a chili cook-off, games, inflatables, pumpkin painting, hayride, performances, crafts and more. Live music will kick off in the afternoon, along with an oyster roast, beer and wine. Ballantyne Festival is a 501(c)(3) charity and is run by volunteers. Net proceeds benefit local nonprofits and causes. The festival will take place behind Morrison Family YMCA in the Ballantyne Park District, at the intersection of Bryant Farms and Community House roads.

Ballantyne Briefings: Leadership The next installment of Ballantyne Briefings will take place on Oct. 27, a Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Aloft Hotel Ballantyne. The event will feature speaker Doug Grant, founder and president of Ethos Business Advisors, Inc., an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm.

Grant is a Licensed Professional Business Coach, and is presently working as a partner with best-selling author and leadership professional John C. Maxwell.

The event, “The Three Laws of Leadership,” will discuss major principles of leadership that stand the test of time.

Visit bb-151027.eventbrite.com to register.

CORRECTION Last week’s article on Ballantyne Festival incorrectly stated the founder of the event. Ray Eschert founded the festival and Allen Starrett serves as the festival chair.

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Dear Editor, I live near Elm Lane and Ballantyne Commons Parkway, just south of Highway 51. I’ve lived here for 26 years. More business, more residents, more speeders.

People who cannot read traffic signs and regularly run red lights, go 35 to 45 in a 25 zone and risk life and limb to get somewhere sooner? With the new North Community House Bridge, there are even more vehicles breaking the law and neighbors waiting for something bad to happen. My neighborhood needs speed bumps, as I am sure so do many others. Putting up traffic lights at dangerous intersections always seems to take a long time until there’s a fatal crash; then it takes no time at all.

I realize how burdened our local CMPD patrols are with all of the increased traffic. We citizens can help by watching and reporting violators. You might prevent a serious accident.

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Name: Rebel ID: A1046235 Breed Mix: Chinese Sharpei mix Age: 8 years

Weight: 40 lbs Sex: Spayed Female Date of Arrival: 8/30/15 (Surrendered) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

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Please meet Rebel. This girl is a wonderful soul. She is loving and kind with everyone and everything, including children and other dogs from what we observed. She has done exceptionally well on outings and is a social butterfly. She walks well on the leash, is very well mannered, takes treats ever so gently and appears house trained. She currently has dermatitis caused by an allergy to fleas (her fur is growing back and she is of course now flea free) but she is a true beauty that will shine even more once she is fully healed. Please come and meet her, she is very special and so deserving of a loving home where she can be part of the family. She would do best in a home with kids over 5 years. Staff recommends a dog/dog interaction with potential adopters’ dogs from home.

CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the first Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road Name: Ben ID: A1095181 Breed Mix: Shorthair Age: 6 months Weight: 4 lbs

Sex: Neutered Male Date of Arrival: 9/2/15 (Surrendered) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

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I’m a Millennial, but it’s not all that bad

by Hannah Chronis hannah@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

A few days ago I was shopping in Publix (truth be told, one of my favorite pastimes). I bake a lot in the fall, and, for some reason, can still never manage to keep track of which ingredients I have in my pantry and which ones I actually need. I came Hannah Chronis home that day with a quarter-pound bag of all-purpose flour only to find I already had four bags of flour of the same size, unopened and unused.

It was during my usual unnecessary grocery shopping trip that I overheard (I promise I wasn't eavesdropping) a conversation between two middle-age moms, frustrated with a coffee shop barista who took too long to take her order because he was texting on the job. #firstworldproblems “What can you do, though? That’s just the millennial generation, unfortunately,” she said.

Millennials. Lazy. Selfish. Entitled. Tech-obsessed. Disrespectful. Those are just a few words our elders use to describe 20-somethings today

(myself being one of them) and, unfortunately, the list goes on and on. It’s not a new phenomenon – older generations have aloofly looked down on their children’s children since man walked out of the cave. But for those of us born in the 80s, 90s and 2000s, it’s a stereotype that doesn't seem to be wearing off with time.

We’re the “Me Me Me” generation. We received trophies and ribbons for participating.

We were told we could do anything. We were coddled, bottle fed and moved back home with our parents after college so Mom could do our laundry and fix supper every night. We’re attached to our phones because of a deep-rooted anxiety that, no matter where we are or who we’re with, we’re missing out on something better. We’re taking selfies instead of taking our time. And at the end of the day, we hold out our hands and demand, “Give me a job! Give me benefits! Give me a 35-hour workweek for $60K! Give me a house and a car and respect!”

Or at least, that’s what the moms in Publix think.

I have to admit – I did receive a participation ribbon every year I was a little league cheerleader. Go Eagles!

And I’ll be the first to admit – I check my phone more than I should. I have a complex because my younger sister has more Instagram followers than I do and, last night, I realized I was sitting in bed watching “The Voice” while my iPhone, iPad and MacBook were all within

reach. I was alone, but having a conversation with three other people, thanks to iMessage.

My grandfather worked third shift at a poultry plant to put four boys through college. My dad worked there too, before he went to college and built a commercial real estate company from the ground up. He chased after, and eventually caught, “The American Dream,” but doesn't hesitate to remind me that he started off dirt broke with my mom in a one-room apartment.

Like most stereotypes, there’s truth in that of millennials. But don’t get me wrong. We’re working hard. We’re reminded of our blue-collar working grandfathers as we sit behind computer screens looking for jobs. After college, I started out working at a community newspaper making less than $2,000 a month. But I worked hard. I got to work early and stayed late. I saved my money. Eventually, I landed a bigger job that paid a little more. And I’m still working.

My best friend is in her third year of medical school at UNC – Chapel Hill training to become a pediatrician. My younger sister is a personal trainer who recently helped a young man with cerebral palsy confined to a wheelchair finish a triathlon. Her boyfriend helped a startup tech business grow into one of the largest in Silicon Valley.

I wish the coffee barista hadn’t checked his phone on the job in front of the Publix mom.

It makes the rest of us look bad.

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South Charlotte residents have a lot to say on social media about both the community and current events. Keep checking in and tagging South Charlotte Weekly on Facebook and Twitter to have your posts featured in the paper!

Courtney D. Schultz @CourtDSchultz Oct. 1 Going to @menomusical tonight. Anyone else going? Should be a “hot” performance.

Josh W. @AGuyNamedJ0sh Oct. 2 Props to the soaked guy jogging down Rea Road in the pouring rain. That’s dedication. #dontcatchpneumonia DG @delaneyyymartin Oct. 2 How did Ardrey Kell manage to create four completely different climate zones in one building?

Chef Roo @WannaRubaDdub Oct. 2 Didn’t know there was an opera singing janitor at SouthPark Mall.

Joseph Elyea @JoeElyea Oct. 5 RT if there should be a CookOut in Ballantyne.

Liz @lizfoote Oct. 5 I wish I went to Hogwarts instead of Ardrey Kell. @southcltweekly

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September 2015

Home Sales Date sold

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$368,689

$359,461

Homes Sold Average Sales Price Address

Amberly 10416 Paxton Run Road Sept. 17 10110 Paxton Run Road Sept. 8

Sept. 2015

10756 Colony Woods

Date sold

Sale Price

Sept. 8

$248,000

Downs Grant 4908 Rankin Place Sept. 22

$178,800

Edinburgh 11919 Scourie Lane

$224,500

Sept. 3

Ellington Park 8919 Arbor Grove Lane Sept. 29

$310,000

$350,000 $367,000 $398,900

Farmington 10730 Fruitland Road

$283,000

Auburn Place 10326 Threatt Woods Dr. Sept. 22

$244,500

Glenfinnan 15103 Glenfinnan Drive Sept. 17

$329,900

Ballantyne Country Club 11016 Harrisons Crossing Sept. 23 14614 Brick Church Sept. 18 15531 Brem Lane Sept. 10 10624 Flennigan Way Sept. 3

$626,000 $885,000 $577,500 $600,000

Highgrove 9208 Fortbridge Lane

Sept. 29

$848,600

Hunters Gate 12505 Abbotsbury Court Sept. 15 6615 Lyndonville Drive Sept. 11 6704 Thurmont Court Sept. 4

$344,900 $369,900 $366,750

Ardrey Crest

11523 Ardrey Crest Drive Sept. 30 10410 Royal Winchester Sept. 24 11543 Ardrey Crest Drive Sept. 1

Blakeney Heath 9440 Willow Tree Lane Sept. 23

$270,000

$440,000 $421,000 $485,000 $399,500

Providence Pointe 13823 Daltrey Lane Sept. 30 15819 Sullivan Ridge Sept. 30 12304 Chesley Drive Sept. 24 13629 Pacific Echo Dr. Sept. 18 13813 Daltrey Lane Sept. 17

$373,500 $394,000 $365,000 $472,500 $389,000

Providence West 8839 Shaver Drive Sept. 28

$259,900

Rainbow Forest 10018 Silver Lake Court Sept. 9

$354,000 $295,000

Landen Meadows 8825 Castlebay Drive Sept. 14

$229,900

$517,500

Mitchell Glen 11727 Worstell Lane Sept. 30

$280,000

Rougemont 6731 Joliette Lane

Carrington 4919 Coburn Court

$398,750

Orchid Hill 6631 Red Maple Drive 6745 Red Maple Drive

Sept. 29 Sept. 17

$217,447

$361,000 $354,000

$230,000

Providence Crossing 12407 Darby Chase Dr. Sept. 30 5336 Boulware Court Sept. 30 13318 Darby Chase Dr. Sept. 9 5348 Boulware Court Sept. 4

$329,000

Carlyle 10509 Kilchurn Court Sept. 30 11439 Mcginns Trace Ct. Sept. 18

Colony Woods 7152 Powder Mill Place Sept. 23

$699,500

Sale Price

Providence Country Club 6612 Saunton Court Sept. 29 $513,000 10801 Bay Hill Club Dr. Sept. 22 $725,000

Lake Providence Estates 10409 Crestwood Drive Sept. 17

$380,067 $435,000

Cobblestone 9668 Chaumont Lane Sept. 8

Kensington at Ballantyne 9004 Kirkley Court Sept. 22

Date sold

Polo View 12322 Longmont Drive Sept. 25

Raintree 10125 Fairway Ridge 9319 Whitethorn Drive 8813 Peyton Randolph 3320 Windbluff Drive 10225 Thomas Payne 4116 Woodfox Drive

Cady Lake 4935 King Arthur Drive Sept. 30 5006 Jordanus Court Sept. 4

Sept. 3

Sept. 18

Address

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

$185,000 $357,900 $294,230 $424,235 $500,000 $399,900

Sept. 22

$315,000

South Point on Landen 12229 Landen Drive Sept. 11

Sale Price

Southampton 17219 Georgian Hall Sept. 24 9909 Eden Hall Court Sept. 18 17201 Commons Crossing Sept. 10

$300,000 $300,000 $244,000

Southampton Commons 9320 Longstone Lane Sept. 25 11221 Kirkwich Court Sept. 18 17421 Westmill Lane Sept. 15 17317 Westmill Lane Sept. 14 11209 Kirkwich Court Sept. 14 9326 Longstone Lane Sept. 9

$215,000 $308,000 $250,000 $288,000 $300,000 $222,500

Stone Creek Ranch 7223 Firespike Road Sept. 30 6812 Creek Road S Sept. 18 11614 Dillion Court Sept. 17 6715 Coral Rose Road Sept. 11 10907 Round Rock Rd. Sept. 11 5109 Mesa Verde Road Sept. 10

$310,500 $554,000 $485,000 $381,000 $310,000 $467,000

Stonebriar 8545 Corolla Lane

Sept. 4

$416,000

Strathmoor 12209 Silveroak Lane

Sept. 11

$245,000

Touchstone 6143 Bevington Place 9515 Stoney Hill Lane

Sept. 29 Sept. 3

$259,000 $262,000

Vanderbilt at Providence 11928 James Richard Dr. Sept. 28

$550,000

White Oak 10206 Prince Edward Ln. Sept. 28

$280,000

$189,900

Sept. 24 Sept. 22 Sept. 21 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 8

South Hampton 9441 Graywell Lane Sept. 25

Date sold

Address

$214,250

$200,000

Wilshire 7105 Broadford Court

Sept. 3

$319,000

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Sale Price

Parham Place 2831 Redfield Drive Sept. 1

$245,000

Providence Arbours 4608 Esherwood Lane Sept. 10

$420,900

Barclay Downs 215 Scofield Road Sept. 25 2927 Arundel Drive Sept. 2

$432,000 $792,000

Providence Commons 6528 Outer Bridge Lane Sept. 30 6216 Garamond Court Sept. 24 6150 Robley Tate Court Sept. 18

$273,000 $306,800 $285,000

Broadmoor 931 Sewickley Drive

Sept. 1

$415,000

Providence Glen 3002 Glen Summit Drive Sept. 14

$234,000

Collins Park 519 Manhasset Road 4201 Applegate Road

Sept. 25 Sept. 21

$155,000 $269,000

Colonial Village 1224 Hartford Avenue Sept. 18 608 Hollis Road Sept. 16 620 Shawnee Drive Sept. 2

$316,500 $250,000 $339,000

Dilworth 3125 Park Road

Sept. 10

$202,500

Providence Plantation 3204 Planters Ridge Sept. 25 3234 Planters Ridge Sept. 25 3501 Brushy Lane Sept. 24 2403 Beaucatcher Lane Sept. 24 2316 Corrine Court Sept. 23 5406 Lancelot Drive Sept. 15 3133 High Ridge Road Sept. 11 3924 High Ridge Road Sept. 11 3226 Gray Moss Road Sept. 11 2723 Cross Country Sept. 4

$541,000 $560,000 $470,000 $600,000 $426,000 $730,000 $457,000 $520,000 $431,000 $725,000

Madison Park 4501 Longwood Drive Sept. 21 4720 Old Woods Road Sept. 15

$220,000 $271,500

Robinson Woods 500 Robmont Road Sept. 30

$500,000

Myers Park 304 Fieldbrook Place 3133 Selwyn Avenue 222 Tranquil Avenue 343 Ridgewood Avenue 1255 Salem Drive 205 Tranquil Avenue 3400 Willow Oak Road 325 Plantation Place 3446 Windsor Drive

Sept. 24 Sept. 17 Sept. 14 Sept. 10 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sept. 4 Sept. 4 Sept. 3

$356,000 $691,000 $808,500 $795,000 $685,000 $920,000 $550,000 $1,009,225 $770,000

Sedgefield 907 Sedgefield Road 640 Marsh Road 2909 Sunset Drive 2916 Sunset Drive

Sept. 30 Sept. 22 Sept. 18 Sept. 16

$366,000 $372,500 $387,500 $626,092

Selwyn Farms 3529 Selwyn Farms Ln. Sept. 18

$410,000

Selwyn Park

4800 Buckingham Drive Sept. 15 5305 Buckingham Drive Sept. 8

$184,900 $205,000

The Arbors 4523 Givens Way

Sept. 23

$660,000

28270

Beverly Crest 2206 Mirow Place Sept. 23

$385,000

East Providence Estates 2538 Walker Road Sept. 25 $426,000 Edenderry 7027 Edenderry Drive 7102 Edenderry Drive

Sept. 25 Sept. 9

$356,000 $400,000

Greenbriar 2032 Windlock Drive

Sept. 17

$189,900

Hembstead 2302 Howerton Court 2538 Howerton Court 2323 Oakmeade Drive

Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Sept. 2

$473,000 $665,000 $590,000

Huntington 1033 Laurel Park Lane

Sept. 28

$455,000

Lakeside 3725 Lakeside Drive

Sept. 4

$599,900

Lansdowne

6436 Greencove Drive Sept. 10

$309,900

Linden Oaks 9900 Warwickshire Lane Sept. 21 4829 Linden Forest Lane Sept. 15

$336,000 $389,500

Mammoth Oaks 5612 Preston Lane Sept. 25

$228,500

Mckee Woods 6431 Gatesville Lane Sept. 21 3729 Cole Mill Road Sept. 18

$225,000 $277,500

Meadowview 7850 Meadowview Lane Sept. 1

$322,000

Oak Manor 1825 English Oak Leaf

$804,348

Sept. 17

Sardis Crest 119 Hillandale Drive

Sept. 4

$382,000

Sardis Croft 8317 Sardiscroft Road

Sept. 16

$315,000

Sardis Forest 10131 Sardis Oaks Road Sept. 17

$219,000

Sardis Hills 327 Wilby Drive

Sept. 23

$376,000

Sardis Woods 9709 Cloverwood Court Sept. 18 9601 Cloverwood Court Sept. 3

$185,000 $187,000

Timberlake 605 Bellows Lane

Sept. 25

$180,000

Whitmore 4951 Whitmore Pond Ln. Sept. 17

$329,700

Willowmere

2936 Alpine Forest Court Sept. 8

28210

Belingrath 6905 Chatford Lane Sept. 25

Brandon Forest 9013 Hedder Court Sept. 11 2512 Turnberry Lane Sept. 2

Cameron Wood 3405 High Hamptons Dr. Sept. 29 3048 Deep Meadow Ln. Sept. 23 2802 Winghaven Lane Sept. 14

Huntingtowne Farms 2522 Merrywood Road Sept. 25 2745 Creekbed Lane Sept. 21 2811 Creekbed Lane Sept. 15 2936 Burnt Mill Road Sept. 8 2710 Huntingtowne Farms Sept. 4

Madison Park 5426 Farmbrook Drive Sept. 30 231 Cooper Drive Sept. 29 5439 Wedgewood Drive Sept. 25 721 Seneca Place Sept. 25 1940 Tyvola Road Sept. 25 1723 Tyvola Road Sept. 14 5108 White Oak Road Sept. 9 626 Ebb Place Sept. 4

Montclaire 1811 Archdale Drive Sept. 28 1615 Wensley Drive Sept. 18

Mountainbrook 3314 Mountainbrook Rd. Sept. 23 2935 Shaker Drive Sept. 14

Park Crossing 10127 Balmoral Circle Sept. 24 9920 Chatham Oaks Trail Sept. 18

Parkstone 3320 Cornish Place Sept. 8

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Date sold

Seven Eagles 9100 Winged Bourne Rd. Sept. 25

Sherbrooke 4100 Sherbrooke Drive Sept. 30

SouthPark 2912 Sharon View Road Sept. 23

Spring Valley 6024 Colchester Place Sept. 15 6811 Sunview Drive Sept. 9

Starmount 7300 Woodstream Drive Sept. 25 7324 Starvalley Drive Sept. 22 1608 Keeling Place Sept. 22 6629 Brookcrest Drive Sept. 18 7101 Woodstream Drive Sept. 16 7124 Ridgebrook Drive Sept. 11

Wolfe Ridge

7934 Sunnyvale Lane Sept. 30

Sale Price

$2,275,000

$619,000

$728,637

$264,000 $225,000

$140,000 $213,000 $215,000 $176,500 $184,300 $200,000

$480,000

28226

Arbor Estates 1531 Larochelle Lane Sept. 4

Arboretum Crossing 3310 Bon Rea Drive Sept. 22

Ashton 3204 Jones Ridge Drive Sept. 11

Battle Forest 6713 Castlegate Drive Sept. 8

Bellmore Hall 7309 Edenbridge Lane Sept. 14

Candlewyck 2601 Hillmont Drive Sept. 4

Carmel Estates

$305,000

$304,250

$540,000

$225,000

$475,203

$173,000

Date sold

5810 Masters Court Sept. 21

Carmel Hills

6504 Lynn Ave. Sept. 15

Carmel Station 6260 Carmel Station Sept. 28

Carmel Woods 5241 Camilla Drive Sept. 22

Cedar Woods 3900 Bon Rea Drive Sept. 2

Chadwyck 7100 Graybeard Court Sept. 25 7228 Jardiniere Court Sept. 25 7126 Jardiniere Court Sept. 10

Challis Farm

5707 Old Well House Rd. Sept. 25 5523 Challis View Lane Sept. 17

Innisfree 7630 Soaringfree Lane Sept. 22

Mcalpine Forest 5807 Camilla Drive Sept. 30

Meadowbrook 11800 Mirror Lake Drive Sept. 25

Montibello Crossing 4438 Deepwood Drive Sept. 4

Olde Colony

7014 Weirton Place Sept. 25

Olde Providence 6917 Lancer Drive Sept. 29 6700 Knightswood Dr. Sept. 18

Park Ridge 11205 Vintage Lane Sept. 28 11525 Lone Star Circle Sept. 28 7507 Park Vista Circle Sept. 4

Quail View 4934 Lindstrom Drive Sept. 30

Reacroft

Sale Price

$861,000

$459,000

$290,000

$260,000

$244,500

$430,000 $580,000 $525,000

$657,500 $567,450

$270,000

$710,000

$98,000

$437,000

$246,000

6800 Rea Croft Drive Sept. 15

Shadow Lake 7009 Wannamaker Lane Sept. 28

Sheffingdell

7303 Sheffingdell Drive Sept. 8

Stronecroft 7127 Summerhill Ridge Sept. 30 7129 Fairway Vista Drive Sept. 1

Stoneybrook 7429 Bent Oak Road Sept. 25 11426 Winding Way Rd. Sept. 25

Summerlake 5701 Laurium Road Sept. 15

Town And Country 4520 Sharon View Road Sept. 29

Walnut Creek 7115 Cane Court Sept. 4

Wessex Square 4735 Whetstone Court Sept. 28 4601 Twynham Lane Sept. 28 4724 Bournewood Lane Sept. 15

Windswept 4634 Binfords Ridge Rd. Sept. 28 4529 Binfords Ridge Rd. Sept. 3

Woodbridge 1619 Barden Road E. Sept. 30 1508 Barden Road E. Sept. 23 1810 Wandering Way Sept. 15

$490,000

Sale Price

Cloisters 2222 Cloister Drive

Cotswald 115 Heathwood Lane 115 Canterbury Road N. 441 Wonderwood Drive 4124 Randolph Road 2418 Cornell Ave. 805 McAlway Road

Address

$435,000

$193,000

$620,000

$1,235,000 $1,670,000

$209,500 $144,000

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$460,000

$205,000

$302,000 $321,000 $262,000

$615,000 $626,000

$305,000 $311,500 $315,000

28211

$220,000 $285,000

$163,000 $141,500 $140,100

Date sold

Address

Sept. 18

$700,000

Sept. 25 Sept. 25 Sept. 21 Sept. 15 Sept. 14 Sept. 10

$525,000 $595,100 $820,000 $350,000 $1,550,000 $349,000

Date sold

238 Anthony Circle Sept. 10 427 McAlway Road Sept. 4 431 McAlway Road Sept. 2 4300 Windemere Lane Sept. 1

Forest Heights 5710 Charing Place Sept. 21

Foxcroft 3842 Abingdon Road Sept. 15

Grier Heights 3632 Jonquill st.

Sept. 30

Morrocroft Estates 4224 Cameron Oaks Dr. Sept. 17

Myers Park 1911 Pinewood Circle Sept. 17

Old Foxcroft

3525 Foxcroft Road Sept. 23

Pharr Acres 2236 Vernon Drive Sept. 3

Providence Park 1334 Rutledge Ave. Sept. 4

Randolph Park 4801 Hardwick Road Sept. 30 4743 Gaynor Road Sept. 24

Sherwood Forest 5301 Addison Drive Sept. 28 526 Lyttleton Drive Sept. 25

Stonehaven

6333 Round Hill Road Sept. 30 6903 Rocky Falls Road Sept. 25 6309 Pineburr Road Sept. 21 401 Boyce Road Sept. 18 7018 Thermal Road Sept. 15 6744 Wheeler Drive Sept. 15 6009 Bismark Place Sept. 11 7022 Rocky Falls Road Sept. 10 6626 Wheeler Drive Sept. 4 7046 Rocky Falls Road Sept. 2

Waverly Hall 6808 Rollingridge Drive Sept. 9

Sale Price

$533,500 $670,000 $660,000 $305,000

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Education

New teacher makes directorial debut in ‘Sleeping Beauty’

by Courtney Schultz courtney@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

Charlotte Christian School’s theater department will kick off its season with a breath of fresh air.

Angela Tomaselli started this school year as the new middle and upper school theater teacher after serving as the theater department director and theater teacher at Stivers School of the Arts in Dayton, Ohio.

At Stivers, her goal was to build the theater department, which she accomplished over four years, but found she was eventually ready for a change. “Over the last three years for me, it was a public school, I felt as though I was just treading water and I needed a challenge,� Tomaselli said. “I feel my calling is to work with youth and use my Christianity to affect youth. Although I did do that in the public school, I needed more of an open forum to be able to freely do that and be able to integrate that in the classroom.�

When the opening came up last year after Renee Bear decided “to pursue other opportunities,� Tomaselli felt she found the perfect opportunity. She felt her attitude to “strive for excellence� fit well with Christian’s mission. “I’m trying to build young people who are equipped and ready to face any facet of life and communicate effectively,� she said.

Tomaselli has taken her strict, but nurturing nature into her directorial debut with the middle school’s performance of “Sleeping Beauty.�

However, audience members won’t see the familiar Disney version in the performance.

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The director said the production takes a modern twist on the classic fairy tale, delivering a rock ‘n roll, Elvis vibe. Briar Rose, the “beauty,� is less a damsel in distress and more of an inquisitive independent, who Tomaselli hints might be her own hero.

Eighth- and seventh-graders Olivia Busse and Mary Elizabeth Johnson said Tomaselli has helped them grow as actors. Both are part of the ensemble and love being on stage. “She introduced different ways that I never thought before in acting,� Mary Elizabeth said. “She fun, but she enforces the rules, but that’s what every good director does. They don’t bend easily.�

The students hope audience members forget they are watching middle schoolers on stage and become immersed in the show. “Sleeping Beauty� is slated for Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Lamb/ Johnson Gymnasium.

Charlotte Catholic gets down in the ‘dust’

by Courtney Schultz courtney@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

Charlotte Catholic High School theater director Marcus Riter made his imagination come to life for the school’s fall play.

Unlike the steampunk futuristic vibe Riter’s “The Fell� brought last year, this year’s play “Into Dust,� written and directed by Riter, explores a family during the 1930s Dust Bowl in Oklahoma.

The play follows the Auten family, who travel from a sustainable farm, to make a new life in the Midwest on a new farm. The move proves to create more problems for the family because their land becomes a “dirt farm� and their “bad luck� turns into a lifestyle.

The patriarch of the family, Josef, played by senior Alex Kroeger, pushed the family to move west and deals with his guilt of driving the family to hardship, as well as his hot temper.

Josef eventually becomes the suspect of the murder of his landlord, John Flannery, leaving the town and his family in unrest.

Riter said the Mumford & Sons’s song, “Dust bowl Dance,� inspired the play. “After hearing the song, the idea got stuck in my head and I had to get it out of (my) head and get it on the stage,� he said.

He enjoyed the acoustic sound of the song, which inspired the folky and historical theme.

Senior Leo Faillace also delivers the acoustic feel through the compositions he wrote for the play’s scene changes. He describes the songs as “bluesy� and “folky� based on the mood of each scene and added vocals to a few songs to emphasize the scene’s “feeling.�

He used three different acoustic guitars, as well as a harmonica in his music.

Riter also hopes the play reveals a message of hope in spite of adversity. “Sometimes when you feel things can’t possibly get any worse, they’re about to,� he said. “This is a family down on their luck, but they’re still hopeful after time and time again being knocked down.�

Alex said his character deals with retaining his hope when Josef causes events to go wrong with his family. He said he’s connected with his character’s anger and guilt, but believes there’s compassion underneath his character’s seemingly hard shell.

Riter hopes audiences can also learn a lesson from the production as characters search for hope. “We can’t know God’s plan for us,� he said. “It’s only in the distant future do we find a purpose.� “Into Dust� will be performed at 7702 Pineville Matthews Road on Oct. 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets cost $5 at the door.

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Education

Faith institution makes impact in and out of the classroom

by Courtney Schultz courtney@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

McClintock Middle School wouldn’t be the STEM-focused, partial-magnet school it is today without a decade-long partnership with Christ Lutheran Church (CLC), and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Urban Institute has data to prove it.

CLC started McClintock Partners in Education (McPIE) in 2007 when former CharlotteMecklenburg Schools Superintendent Peter Gorman held a faith summit and challenged churches to adopt a school in need.

The church began hosting weekly family nights during the school year, where students could participate in various STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and math) clubs. The volunteer-based family nights provide families with a meal and activities for all ages. Experts and professionals from STEM careers also attend the family nights and provide real-world examples of how STEM skills are used in their positions.

CLC also hosts science camps and Freedom School during the summer to ensure students stay connected to reading.

The middle school has sustained numerous leadership changes, but the program has still remained, Superintendent Ann Clark said at an announcement of the Urban Institute’s findings and recommendations on Sept. 29.

CLC found McClintock needed to build a school community, which inspired family nights, said Amy Daniels, McPIE director and president of CLC Outreach.

McPIE’s mission is “to create stories,” Daniels said, particularly for students of low socioeconomic status, as well as support the McClintock families needs. She said students learn about careers and opportunities they might not be exposed to otherwise.

“The impact of that is exposing kids to experiences that are different (than the norm),” said LaTarzja Henry, CMS assistant superintendent for community partnerships and family engagement. “What we see here is they have the opportunity to attend field trips, participate in science camps and it was afforded by the relationship between the faith house and the school to meet the needs of the kids here that might not normally be able to do that.”

McPIE serves a higher percentage of nonwhite and economically disadvantaged students than the district or state, according to the institute’s data. McPIE serves a populous of 82 percent who are economically disadvantaged compared to the 54 percent and 58 percent of economically disadvantaged students in the district and state, respectively.

African American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students statistically have higher rates of absenteeism and suspension and lower pass rates on End-of-Grade exams.

Daniels said McPIE have created a bridge

between poverty and education beyond academics, through building a relationship between families and the volunteers.

“They have captured the importance of relationships with students through consistent attendance and engagement,” Clark said.

Kiah Silver, an East Mecklenburg High School student who participated in McPIE and now serves as a volunteer, said the community volunteers made a difference in her youth, when she had trouble finding her identity and communicating well with her family.

Henry believes the relationships built between students and volunteers are a key piece of the partnership because “children are in desperate need of connection with a caring adult.”

She said research proves a child who has at least one caring adult in their life generally has a more positive outcome into adulthood.

Daniels said she realized the difference McPIE was making in the McClintock community, but wanted quantitative data of its effect through the UNCC Urban Institute to “make sure they were hitting the mark.”

Through interviews and academic records, the institute concentrated on academic, attendance and suspension changes, according to researcher Diane Gavarkavich.

She reported that students who participated in McPIE saw a decrease in absences, higher math and science scores and a greater understanding of those subjects in high school.

Through the STEM clubs, McPIE helped

to close the opportunity gap between economically disadvantaged students and their advantaged counterparts.

McPIE also made a grander impact than strictly higher proficiency: McClintock might not be open today without the CLC partnership. McPIE’s advocacy kept McClintock open in 2011, when CMS was looking to close low-performing schools.

McPIE’s STEM clubs also led to the creation of STEM electives during the school day, such as robotics, which helped McClintock became a STEAM (A refers to art) magnet in 2014.

She believes the CLC partnership worked because the effort was “consistent, aligned and strategic,” she said. CLC “customized” the impact of the program to suit the needs.

“It’s not just about being large, the numbers, but the impact,” Henry said.

Henry said when she thinks about the Charlotte area, she thinks about a faith-based community. She seeks to align faith-based institutions, as well as community organizations, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools in need and cater to the specific needs of the school.

Henry encourages community businesses and nonprofits and individuals who wish to connect with a school to develop partnerships that are consistent and strategic to the school’s needs.

Contact Henry at l.henry@cms.k12.nc.us for more information about how to become involved.

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Faith

The Weekly

Winning over worry and anxiety with prayer

by Pastor John Munro

My son once gave me a key ring which said, “Reality is the leading cause of stress.”

Let’s face it. When facing the real world, it is hard not to feel stressed. Feverish anxieties, gnawing worries, stress and tension seem to characterize so much of modern life.

Research has shown that anxiety and stress contribute to heart disease, ulcers, loss of memory, blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, diminished immune function and disturbed sleep patterns. Anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses in the country.

There is a huge industry in sleeping pills, antidepressants and minor tranquilizers to help people cope. But experts are by no means agreed as to the cure for worry and anxiety. Is there such a cure? Is it possible to win over worry?

Think of it this way. When you have a problem, you go to someone who can take care of it. So if you have a health problem, you go to your doctor. If you have a legal problem, you go to your attorney. You take your problem to them, and act on their advice (and pay their bill). You give them your problem, and then trust them to take care of it. Now imagine taking all your problems, worries, and anxieties to someone who is all-powerful and all-loving. There is such a person. The apostle Peter writes, “Cast all your anxieties on Him (God) because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

A few summers ago my wife, Gudny, and I were walking along beautiful Wrightsville Beach and saw a little toddler.

One of his little chubby hands was in the hand of his father, who was a very powerfully built young man (I tried to push out my chest as I was walking past). The wee boy’s other hand was in his mother’s hand. She had a very sweet and loving face. They were obviously delighted to be at the

beach and were enjoying leading their son into the ocean possibly for the first time. It was a delightful picture until I looked at the child’s face. His lip was trembling, his face was puckered, and he was about to cry. He wasn’t looking at his very strong father. He wasn’t looking at his very loving mother. He was staring at the waves of the ocean, which, from his perspective, must Pastor John H. Munro have seemed very big, very noisy and very foreboding. Did he really think that his powerful father and loving mother would let him drown? Did he really think that they would let anything harm him? Never. They wanted him to enjoy the wonder of the warm and exciting ocean. They were leading him into a new adventure. What was he fretting about? His eyes were on the sea rather than on his mom and dad who certainly could be trusted.

Are you presently facing deep waters and huge waves? Is your life very difficult, full of perilous and seemingly insuperable obstacles? Here is the challenge: don’t focus on the waves; don’t be anxious at the size of your problems. Focus on God, and bring all of your cares and worries to Him. He is all-powerful. He can do all things. No problem is too great for Him. He is the God who can move mountains. He is also a God who loves you, and knows you.

Cast all your cares on the all-powerful and all-loving God. He really cares for you. He loves you. So bring all of your cares to the Lord in prayer. And trust the God who can do the impossible.

Church Directory

St. Vincent de Paul hosts arts & crafts fair CHARLOTTE – St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will hold an Arts & Crafts Fair on Nov. 21, a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6828 Old Reid Road.

The sale will feature hand-crafted items including candles, jewelry, scarves, crocheted items, wreaths, monograms and more. Tables are still open for vendors and all proceeds will benefit the nonprofit preschool.

Email mhcushing@charlottediocese.org for more information.

Children’s Fall Festival at Calvary Church CHARLOTTE – Calvary Church’s children’s ministry will hold a Fall Festival on Oct. 30, a Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church’s Calvary Life Center. Carnival games, candy prizes, hayrides and more will be available, with a show by Wild Animal Encounters.

The event is free and open to the public, but participants should eat dinner before arriving. Visit www.calvarychurch. com/fallfestival for more information.

Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville–Matthews Road at the corner of Rea Road and Highway 51.

Depression seminar at Light of Christ UMC Light of Christ United Methodist Church will hold a seminar, “Let’s Talk about Depression and Anxiety,” on Oct. 25, a Sunday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. This will be a gathering for anyone affected by depression or anxiety and attendees will share experience, relevant scripture readings, resources and more. Contact Rev. Marianne Romanat at marianne@locumc.org for more information.

Light of Christ UMC is located at 9212 Bryant Farms Road.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Ciel Gallery gives nod to breast cancer awareness

by Justin Vick justin@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

by Josh Whitener josh@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

Ciel Gallery is celebrating the human body in all forms and fashions with its October show, “The Body Beautiful.”

The juried exhibit is held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and, although breast cancer is a key inspiration for the theme, the 34 featured works collectively focus on the human body as a whole.

“Every month we pick different themes we feel are relevant to the community,” Tina Alberni, spokesperson for the Ciel Gallery, said. “This month, we decided because October is the month for (breast) cancer (awareness), to have our show focus not so much on the illness, but celebrating the mind, body and spirit.”

The 29 artists in the show come from all across the U.S., from North Carolina to as far as Arizona.

Co-jurors were Siu Challons-Lipton, chair of the Queens University Art Department, and Jordan D. Lipton, physician and partner at Signature Healthcare in Charlotte.

Ciel Gallery artist Miriam Durkin, who specializes in the human figure, won Best of Show for her work, “Nude in Greys.” Sponsor Ortho Carolina Hand Center of Charlotte provided the award. “‘Nude in Greys’ is an expression of being at ease with life and what our circumstances give us, letting the world in and being still,” Durkin said in a news release.

N.C. artist Juanita Greenspan’s sculpture, “A Definite Presence,” and Raleigh artist Jim Hallen-

Photo courtesy of Tina Alberni

(From left) Best of Show winner Miriam Durkin and jurors Jordan Lipton and Siu Challons-Lipton.

beck’s oil painting, “Morning,” won second and third place, respectively.

Ghislaine Fremaux, of Texas, and Sharon Hockfield, Robert Crum and Zaire Kaczmarski, all of N.C., received honorable mentions.

The show will remain on display through Oct. 31, and all artwork is available for purchase.

Ciel representatives hope visitors leave the gallery enlightened and with a new appreciation for both art and themselves.

“We hope people take the message of what the art’s saying – trying to discern what makes your body beautiful, no matter what, and celebrate that,” Alberni said.

Ciel Gallery, located at 128 E. Park Ave. in Charlotte, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find more information at www. cielcharlotte.com.

A woman can only shake her head as she looks down at the MRI that led to her breast cancer diagnosis at 42 years old.

“I’m just so thankful for this,” she said. “If I had not had a mammogram, things would be very different right now.”

She was one of 14 breast cancer survivors interviewed for a five-minute video Charlotte Radiology uploaded to YouTube on Sept. 30. Their stories are woven together to present a narrative about the importance of early detection for women in their forties.

The video also serves as a call to action, pointing viewers to an online petition, dubbed “Protect Women’s Access to Mammograms.”

The petition, signed by 4,000 people, says recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force could make women in their forties pay more for breast cancer screenings. That’s because health plans won’t be required to cover the costs of mammograms for women 40 to 49 years old.

The petition calls for Congress to pass the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act), which would put a two-year moratorium on finalizing the task force’s recommendations.

In April, the task force recommended mammography for women 50 to 74

years old every two years.

The task force recommended women in their 40s should personally decide whether to get mammograms, citing the potential harm of false positive test results like additional tests and procedures.

“Women deserve to be empowered with the scientific data about the benefits and harms of mammography so they can make informed choices about their health,” said Dr. Kirsten BibbinsDomingo, vice-chair of the task force in April. “Supported by the science, every woman should use her own values, preferences and health history to make the decision that is right for her.”

N.C. Congresswoman Renee Ellmers, a former nurse, said changes to screening guidelines could put upward of 22 million women at risk of losing access to mammograms.

“Plain and simple, this type of recommendation impairs access to breast cancer screenings and would be detrimental for women’s health in this country,” Ellmers said upon the introduction of the PALS Act in July.

Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 41 years old, is co-sponsoring the House resolution.

She says the task force recommendations could give women in their 40s the impression they are not at risk, which could lead to more advanced and laterstage diagnoses.

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Spay Neuter Charlotte will host an evening of art and food to support Chapman’s Dachshund Rescue and FurBabies Animal Rescue. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Admission and parking are free.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 528 Brevard St.

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The Tipsy Paintbrush will host a “Paint for a Purpose” fundraiser to benefit local nonprofit Jamaica Hope Foundation. The Charlotte-based organization supports several schools and medical clinics in Westmoreland, Jamaica. During the fundraiser, professional artists will give attendees step-by-step instruction on how to paint a pre-selected piece on a canvas to take home. All painting materials including aprons will be provided.

Guests can bring their own beer or wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Cost is $40 per person and includes a dessert buffet and free door prizes. An onsite raffle also will take place, with tickets for $2 each or three for $5. Advanced registration is required. Contact Kara Lopp at krlopp@gmail. com or 704-412-2398 to place a reservation.

Learn more about the Jamaica Hope Foundation at www.jamaicahopefoundation.org.

7 to 9 p.m.; The Tipsy Paintbrush, 116B W. John St., Matthews

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Charlotte Mini Maker Fair

Maker Fairs take place all over the world and now it’s coming to the Charlotte area, known as “the Greatest Show and Tell on Earth.” The family-friendly event celebrates invention, creativity and resourcefulness.

Charlotte’s inaugural Mini Maker Faire will bring more than 70 exhibitors, vendors, workshop teachers, speakers and performers together from across the region, such as world’s first 3D printed kayak and a full-size 3D-printed Shelby Cobra, battle robots, glass blowing, and other local talent.

The event will take place in and outside Discovery Place. Outdoor exhibits are free and open to the public. Workshops will take place throughout the day inside the museum.

Admission is required to enter the museum.

Visit www.cltmakerfaire.org for more information.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte

10 Ballantyne Festival

The festival is a daylong event and autumn-inspired experience for adults, kids and families. There will be a chili cook-off, games, inflatables, pumpkin painting, hayride, performances, crafts and more. Live music will kick off in the afternoon, along with and oyster roast, beer and wine. Ballantyne Festival is a 501(c)(3) charity and is run by volunteers. Net proceeds benefit local nonprofits and causes.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Ballantyne Park District, Bryant Farms and Community House roads

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12 Bibliofeast

WNBA Charlotte will hold its sixth annual Bibliofeast book and author dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy in SouthPark. The evening will feature best-selling author Elise Blackwell, debut novelists Julia Elliott and Brian Panowich, memoirists Cindy Henry McMahon and Richard Wall, and book review editor J. Peder Zane. Tickets cost $50 for WNBA members and $60 for nonmembers.

Visit www.wnba-charlotte.org/wnba/calen dar/bibliofeast-tickets for more information.

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The Piper Glen Women’s Club will oversee a donation drive to support the Assistance League of Charlotte. The donation truck will be located in the TPC Piper Glen Country Club parking lot. Donations of clothing, household items and furniture will be accepted. The league will use proceeds from the sale of the items to purchase school uniforms for CMS children.

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Sports

Week eight football game previews Myers Park at Butler Friday at 7 p.m.

Butler hasn’t been the same with Christian Dixon, Clifton Duck and Benny LeMay out of the lineup. The Bulldogs are reeling after a 10-7 upset loss at the hands of East Meck.

Meanwhile, Myers Park has won two in a row since an overtime loss to South Meck.

A win would put the Mustangs in the driver’s seat for the Southwestern 4A title, while the Bulldogs need a win to get back on track. Myers Park should be fresh and rejuvenated coming off a bye, and a team can only benefit from an extra week to prepare for Butler.

Rocky River at East Meck Friday at 7 p.m.

A win over Garinger isn’t much to be raving about, but the Ravens will take what they can get and a victory would only enhance Rocky River’s playoff resume, which is still on the bubble. The same could be said for the Eagles.

This game is a contrast of styles. Rocky River likes to spread defenses out, while East Meck mixes in elements physicality and misdirection with its variation of the Wing-T. It’ll be exciting to see which approach is superior.

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Game Picks

Grant Armistead, Charlotte Christian Charlotte Christian senior cornerback Grant Armistead blocked a punt and made an interception in the Knights 24-7 win over Charlotte Latin on Oct. 8.

Charlotte Latin at Providence Day Ardrey Kell at Harding Myers Park at Butler Olympic at Catholic Providence at Berry Rocky River at East Meck South Meck at West Meck Country Day at Davidson Day Charlotte Christian at Liberty Christian

Lexi Mitchell, Providence Day Providence Day senior outside hitter Lexi Mitchell recorded 27 kills and 11 digs in the Chargers 3-2 win over CISAA leader Covenant Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Week seven stats

Games Comp

Att

Bates Jones Latin 6 55 114 Davis Cheek Butler 7 80 133 Jack Davidson Myers Park 6 86 145 Antonio Wallace South Meck 5 64 115 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 5 52 103 Tyshawn Carter Rocky River 6 73 108 John Schweitzer Providence Day 6 47 113 Khalil Gilliam East Meck 7 36 90 Christian McPhail Independence 7 63 104 John Walton Catholic 5 28 51 Cole Bloomer Country Day 3 23 39 Garrett Schrader Christian 5 34 61

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13 11 8 13 9 4 7 1 8 5 2 8

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Jaret Anderson Juan Powell Bryce Maginley DeMarkes Stradford Benny LeMay Gabe Montgomery Khamal Howard Travis Prince Merrick Haston Quantavious McGill Elijah Henry Warren Holland John Schweitzer

Catholic East Meck Ardrey Kell Latin Butler Providence Day East Meck South Meck Ardrey Kell Independence Rocky River Country Day Providence Day

Games Carries 5 7 5 6 5 6 7 5 5 4 6 6 6

91 139 48 83 89 67 107 67 78 76 63 54 42

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Ben Doster

Rick Lewis

Charlotte Latin Ardrey Kell Butler Catholic Providence Rocky River South Meck Davidson Day Charlotte Christian

Charlotte Latin Ardrey Kell Myers Park Catholic Providence Rocky River South Meck Davidson Day Charlotte Christian

Charlotte Latin Ardrey Kell Myers Park Catholic Providence East Meck South Meck Davidson Day Charlotte Christian

Last week: 7-2

Last week: 7-2

Last week: 8-1

Overall: 57-11

Overall: 57-11

Overall: 55-13

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Player Team Games Rec

Passing Team

Coach Brad Bowles and his staff have the Panthers battling. Providence has improved to .500 on the season and 2-0 in conference play after a rocky start.

Quarterback play is still an issue for the Panthers, but Dru Seabrook, Tyler Pistorio and company have the Providence defense as stingy as any unit of its kind in the area. Berry won’t make it easy, but it’s hard to imagine the Cardinals soaring against the Panthers.

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Athletes

Player

Providence at Berry Friday at 7 p.m.

Yards 756 699 601 598 550 508 464 431 424 421 374 344 305

TD 10 5 8 11 9 8 1 3 4 2 1 6 2

Int 8 4 3 3 2 1 9 1 9 1 3 0

Melvin Rouse Brandon Adams Jaylen Erwin Cedric Stone Clifton Duck Cameron Goldean Cooper Hearn A.J. Elam Kendall Lewis Moryah Johnson Chance Kennedy Saiq Patrick Cameron Lee Tully D.J. Little Duane Perkins Benny LeMay Blake Proehl

Latin Myers Park Ardrey Kell Independence Butler Providence Day Myers Park South Meck Rocky River South Meck South Meck Myers Park Ardrey Kell Butler Independence Butler Providence

6 6 5 7 5 6 6 5 6 5 5 6 5 7 7 5 6

24 21 18 29 18 17 30 16 25 12 14 18 16 15 15 12 13

Yards 616 379 365 308 290 276 273 266 262 251 233 228 218 216 205 203 202

TD 6 4 3 5 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 2 1

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Team

Holden Parker Tyler Pistorio Austin Anderson Christian Dixon Solomon Key Jonathan Jones Nicholas Radford Larry Blanton Ryan Gilmartin TJ Elliot Noah Smith Alex Alvarez

South Meck Providence Country Day Butler Providence Day East Meck Country Day Rocky River Christian East Meck Myers Park Myers Park

Games Tackles 5 6 6 5 6 7 6 6 5 7 6 6

76 69 61 57.5 54 52 50 50 50 45 44 43

Int 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Sacks 0 1 0 2 0 5 3 2 1 0 0 0

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South Meck soccer team eyes post-season, state title

by Ben Doster ben@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com

South Meck’s boys’ soccer team is 11-0-1 (7-0 So. Meck 8), and has outscored opponents 72-6 this season. However, coach Eric White knows the road to a state championship isn’t easy.

In fact, the Sabres were forced to overcome more than rival Ardrey Kell (9-5-3, 6-2 So. Meck 8) in their 1-0 win over the Knights Monday, Oct. 5.

South Meck had to fight through the elements of physical and skilled competition played on a wet and muddy field that had been rained on for the better part of two weeks. Senior center back JoJo Armanini, who scored the game’s only goal in the win over Ardrey Kell, strained his hip flexor during the match, but later returned to action.

White said injuries are always a concern, but added his team will have to suffer some nights.

“I knew it was going to be a grind for us,” White said. “I’m very proud of them. I told them they grew some tonight. We’re getting closer and closer to where we want to be. There is an ultimate goal, but we’ve got many goals before that.”

Senior forward/midfielder Marco Garcia leads the Sabres with 22 goals this season. White called Garcia an incredible player, who isn’t a secret weapon that they can hide. He said Garcia is the focus of opposing defenses, because he’s so dangerous.

However, what often separates great teams from good teams is having more than one player capable of stepping up with a bigtime performance at any time, and South Meck has that. It’s a luxury that enables White to sub regularly and liberally throughout games.

“We got a couple of key guys that score the goals, but defensively we got different guys stepping up each night,” White said. “Our reserves go on and contribute. I love the fact our guys really enjoy

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the roles they have.

“We’re pretty deep, and we got a lot of guys that want to contribute. When they get on they take advantage of their minutes.”

Junior left mid Reed Hunnicut, who is new to the team, is one of those players.

“Reed, he’s dangerous,” White said. “We’re very fortunate to have him, and he’s been so dangerous.”

White added his bench is full of juniors, so they’ll be fine for another year.

Defensively, South Meck might bend, but it doesn’t break. Its back line is anchored by Armanini and fellow senior center back, Brad Scharf.

“He’s (Armanini) our leader,” White said. “He’s a captain. He’s a big deal, him and Brad Scharf. They’re our anchors. They’re what we build ourselves around. They’ve been on the biggest of stages and biggest of games and biggest of atmospheres.

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“When we’re pressed on and teams attack against us we’re very capable of defending it out, getting our way out of it and not panicking.”

Scharf said they slide together and that they have nice chemistry in the back.

Seniors, midfielder Carter Walters and attacking center mid Brandon Garcia are other key components to South Meck’s nucleus of talent.

“My role is to anchor the base of the midfield and to really distribute the ball, switch the play when the play gets tight on one side and get it over to the space and also keep the other guys organized,” Walter said. “Sitting more in the back I can see a lot of the field, and I try to organize my teammates.”

Garcia is the distributor, looking to facilitate the offense and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Garcia said last year’s team didn’t score enough, so the Sabres are trying to score as many points as possible. That hasn’t been an issue for South Meck thus far. It’s averaging six goals per game and giving up only 0.5 per contest.

“We try to have fun and enjoy the game, but also every time we go out there we try to get the win,” Garcia said.

“I like my teammates. Practicing with them is the best. We’re not just a team. We’re a family. We’ve been together, most of us for three or four years. I enjoy everything about this team, from the coach to all my teammates.”

South Meck will need all hands on deck if it hopes achieve its goal of winning a state championship. In the meantime, the Sabres still have a challenging slate of games left in the regular season before they can begin to think about the playoffs.

Dates with Providence (Oct. 13 and 26), Charlotte Catholic (Oct. 19) and Ardrey Kell (Oct. 28) still remain, which is why White continuously preaches to his players they will have to suffer if they’re going to accomplish what they set out to do from the start.

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