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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Catholic’s student body lined the bleachers and joined a host of school supporters and successful alumni who came back to witness the kickoff of a new $23 million capital campaign to fund a fine arts center on its campus. With a $15 million assist from the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools, the state-of-the-art building is set to begin construction in December 2020 and be completed by June 2022. The new fine arts center will hold many fea-
tures that are needed at the school. At the kickoff, students spoke of their disdain for the lack of space for performing arts performances, saying all of those events are currently held in the gym, which has inadequate lighting, bad acoustics and no capacity for light shows or other theatrical enhancements. Other students spoke of seeing classes for some performing arts being taught in cramped spaces, in hallways or even outside because there simply isn’t anywhere else to practice. “We as a faculty cannot offer the same thing our see CATHOLIC, Page 7A
The Diocese of Charlotte and the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation each gave $500,000 to the school’s campaign. Andrew Stark/SCW photo
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Republicans state their case to voters
MONROE – Six of the 10 candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the 9th District Congressional special election spoke at a candidate’s forum sponsored by the Sweet Union Republican Women. About 150 people attended the forum March 26 at the Old Courthouse. Below are excerpts of what the candidates said during their five-minute allotted speeches at the forum. Fern Shubert Home: Marshville Experience: Former N.C. Senator District 35; former N.C. Representative; accountant. “I want you to take the time to educate yourself about the candidates before you vote. This is not supposed to be a beauty contest. If it was a beauty contest, I wouldn’t enter. Who can do the most to protect our country? Look at what I have already done, and I bet that I have done something for everyone here, and a lot more than you can imagine. “You can’t have a country if you
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CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System will answer the community’s questions about the 2030 LYNX System update live on its Facebook page at 12:30 p.m. April 5. CATS has updated plans to reflect interest in extending service to Ballantyne, as well as lengthening the preferred route of the future Silver Line from Matthews to Uptown all the way to Gaston County. Visit www.facebook.com/CharlotteAreaT ransitSystem/ for details.
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MOST POPULAR STORIES • Pineville runner, 69, prepares for 19th Boston Marathon • Cougars marching band wins major acclaim in Ireland • 15 people fighting for seniors • South Charlotte’s 40 most powerful women • Alzheimer’s Association needs support during Longest Day
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CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte’s Placemaking Program dropped 100 rocking chairs across the community April 3 to celebrate Charlotte’s 250th anniversary and invite residents to collaborate in placemaking efforts. Each chair will point neighborhoods to www.charlottenc.gov/placemaking, where the public can learn about enhancement resources, including funding opportunities, emerging artist opportunities and tools to implement projects in public spaces. “We chose rocking chairs as a symbol of the city’s charm, encouraging people to stop and take in the environment, and celebrate their public spaces,” said Monica Holmes, placemaking manager for the city’s Urban Design Center.
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Carolinas Medical Center unveils new brand CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health unveiled new brand signage at Carolinas Medical Center, its flagship hospital. For more than 75 years, Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center has delivered high-quality care for patients. From its modest beginnings in 1940 as Charlotte Memorial Hospital, it has evolved into a world-class facility. CEO Eugene Woods said the moment isn't just about a sign on a building. “Just as we have since the very beginning as Charlotte Memorial Hospital in 1940,” Woods said, “we stand together now in genuine ser-
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CHARLOTTE – BB&T, SunTrust Banks and the SunTrust Foundation announced $30 million in combined commitments to the Foundation For The Carolinas' campaign aimed at increasing affordable housing in Mecklenburg County. The foundation seeks to raise $50 million from the private sector for the Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund – matching the $50 million bond referendum voters approved in November. The $30 million includes $10 million toward the Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund – with BB&T contributing $5 million, and SunTrust and the SunTrust Foundation combining for $5 million. In addition, BB&T and SunTrust each announced commitments of $10 million in below-market debt to support affordable housing development efforts.
City promotes Aging in Place program CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte has implemented new community outreach strategies to enroll residents in its new Aging in Place program, which offers financial assistance to senior homeowners who may struggle to pay the increase in the city portion of their 2019 property tax bills. City staff and volunteers will conduct doorto-door visits and call qualified homeowners to help them enroll in the program. They'll focus canvassing efforts in the Wesley Heights, Smallwood/Biddleville and Seversville neighborhoods. Visit www.charlottenc.gov/housing, call 704-336-3380 or email hnsinfo@charlottenc. gov for details. Want more news? Visit www.thecharlotte weekly.com for more new briefs.
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5 Corkbuzz Restaurant
Championship
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3 Baku
12 The Blue Taj 4 New South Kitchen & Bar
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6 Vine American Kitchen
6 Vine American Kitchen
3 Oggi Ristorante Italiano
3 Oggi Ristorante Italiano
13 Gibson
11 Bahn Thai
14 SouthPark Grill
14 Via Roma
7 Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen 7 Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen 10 Bricktop’s 2 Paco’s Tacos & Tequila
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7 Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen
7 Gallery Restaurant
10 Greco Fresh Grille 2 Miro Spanish Grille 15 Zinicola
15 Bulla Gastrobar
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Champion 1 Angry Ales 16 Carmella’s Pizza Grill 8 Urban Cookhouse
1 Waldhorn Restaurant
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1 Waldhorn Restaurant 16 Park 51 Cafe
1 Waldhorn Restaurant
8 Urban Cookhouse
8 El Veracruz
9 Chaupaati
9 Chaupaati
9 Sir Edmond Halley’s 5 Cantina 1511
5 Pineville Tavern
12 The Turnhouse Grille
12 The Turnhouse Grille
12 Sky Asian Bistro 4 Brazwells Pub
4 Brazwells Pub
12 Sky Asian Bistro
4 Machu Picchu
4 Machu Picchu 4 Machu Picchu
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13 Thai House
13 Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria 6 Good Food on Montford
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Weekly Sports Roundup Sports editor Andrew Stark takes a flyover of all that’s happening in southern Mecklenburg County sports this spring with his game notes. These quick-hitters will get you caught up on all of the action.
Baseball • The Ardrey Kell baseball team is winners of 10 straight. The defending Western Regional champion Knights (12-2) are coming off an impressive week that saw them beat West Meck twice sandwiched between an extra-inning nail-biter at Hough. The Knights cruised to an easy 15-2 win over West Meck on March 26. The following day, Ardrey Kell ace Trey Tujetsch struck out 10 Hough batters and allowed just one hit on the mound, but was pulled as the game entered the ninth inning Tujetsch tied at 1. After Hough scored the go-ahead run in the top of the inning, Ardrey Kell got down to its last out before Vasili Kaloudis tied the game at two. Later, Jakob Cohn singled in the winning run as the Knights won the extra inning battle, 3-2. Woodson Alexander earned the win in relief of Tujetsch’s gem. The Knights throttled West Meck 11-1 on March 29. • Former Ardrey Kell star pitcher Trent Thornton made his Major League Baseball debut as the starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays on March 31. Thornton went five innings on the mound, allowed just one hit, walked nobody and struck out eight, a Toronto franchise record for a rookie pitcher debut. • The Providence baseball team (14-1) has won 12 consecutive games and last week made quick work of four opponents. USA Today ranks the Panthers No. 10 in its national poll. Connor McGinty and Andrew Bean combined on a one-hitter March 26 as the Panthers pounded Berry 10-0 in six innings. The next day, Providence scored three in the third inning to break open a 2-2 tie against Mooresville. The Panthers won 6-2. On March 29, the Panthers exploded for 14 runs over the first two innings and wiped out Berry 18-2. Brady Davidson and Carter Whitten scattered five hits over six innings on the mound. The Panthers closed the week with an 8-2 win over Porter Ridge on March 30. Providence is starting a series with South Meck this week, but have a two-game showdown with rival Ardrey Kell at home April 9 and on the road April 12.
Softball • The Providence softball team (10-1) are the winners of nine straight after three blowouts last week. The Panthers jumped on Berry with 10 runs in the bottom of the first inning and went on to an easy 18-0 win on March 26. Erin Gabriel went 4-for4 with a double, three runs scored and three RBIs to lead a vaunted offensive attack that also included Jenna McCauley (3-for-4 with a douMcCauley ble, triple and three RBIs), Lili Bowen (3-for-3 with a double and three RBIs) and Kat Moody (2-for-3 with an RBI). Carolyn Bentley and Lauren Cope combined on the no-hitter from the circle. The next day, the Panthers pounded Erie (Pa.) High 18-0 as Bentley struck out eight over four innings and Cope struck out the side in her only inning. The two combined on a onehit shutout. At the plate, Bowen (2-for-4, home run and four RBIs), Margaret Combs (3-for-3, three RBIs), Moody (3-for-3) and Hite (3-for-4 and two RBIs) were among the standouts. On March 30, the Panthers swept Berry with a 14-1 win. McCauley tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Bowen was 2-for-3 with a home run and Cope was 2-for-3 with a tri-
• Myers Park is unbeaten in soccer, sporting an 8-0-2 overall record. The defending Western Regional champs are loaded once again and coming off three blowout wins last week. The Mustangs got two goals each from Ariana Maibodi and Caileen Almeida to skate past Independence 4-0 on March 26. Junior Charlotte Butler earned the shutout in Maibodi goal. On March 28, the Mustangs reached double figures with a 10-1 beating of Butler. Maibodi scored four goals and Almeida and Caroline Pulliam both scored twice to power the Mustangs. Myers Park closed the week with a 9-0 shutout of Garinger on March 29. Maibodi and Elsie McCarthy both had hat tricks while Cece Cobb scored and added a pair of assists. Morgan Smiley earned the shutout in goal. • Four-time defending private school champion Charlotte Latin allowed just four goals in nine games to keep them atop the CISAA with a 2-0 mark that is tied with rival Providence Day. Defense has been the name of the game in three recent Hawks wins. On March 26, Latin blew past conference rival Covenant Day 4-0. Mary Gale Godwin scored twice and Megan Tomlin and freshman Olivia Halperin added the other goals in front of South Carolina commit Ruthie Jones, who teamed with Anna Barnhardt on the shutout. Sully Williams scored twice and Katie Sanger and Anna Calloway scored solo strikes in Latin’s 4-1 win over Durham Academy on March 29. Jones and the Hawks shutout rival Country Day, winning 2-0 on April 2.
Golf • Charlotte Catholic is dominating Southern Carolinas golf action this season as the Cougars have won all four league matches this season. The Cougars bested runner-up Marvin Ridge by 12 shots to win the SCC match at Ballantyne Country Club on March 27. John Fahey shot a 34 to earn medalist honors, but it was a tight pack with Drew Hackett, Jack Heath and Alex Campbell all carding rounds of 35 and Alex Rubino finishing off the scoring with a 37.
Lacrosse • The Ardrey Kell boys team is coming off a one-goal loss to Eastern power Page, but the Knights are in control of the Conference 15 standings. The Knights (10-2 overall, 4-0 in conference) first defeated Calverton, a team from Huntingtown, Md., 17-11 on March 23 Super sophomores Jackson Price (six goals and three assists) and Cade Caggiano (four goals and three assists) led the way in the win and have been the catalyst for Ardrey Kell’s turnaround. Senior Kenny Keefner had two goals and four assists as well. On March 28, the Knights held off a furious Myers Park rally to hang on for a 14-13 win that put Ardrey Kell a game up in league play. Caggiano scored eight times and dished out two assists. Price was held scoreless for just the third time in his career, but tied his season high with seven assists. Ardrey Kell closed out March with an 12-11 overtime loss to Page. Caggiano scored six goals and Price had two scores and five assists, but the Knights suffered their second defeat of the season.
Track and field • Myers Park star runner Cora Cooke holds the state’s fastest times in two events this season. The sophomore ran a personal-best time of 2 minutes, 16.29 seconds on March 10 at the New Balance Nationals. In February, Cooke ran a personal-best 2:55.97, the fastest time run in the state this year. • The Providence girls track team owns the state’s fastest times in a pair of relays, both set March 10 at New Balance Nationals. First, the team of Nimeesha Coleman, Ella Foster Mainwaring Foster, Amanda Watson and Ariana Rivera ran the state’s top time in the 4x400 (3 minutes, 54.10 seconds). Mainwaring Foster, Rivera, Watson and Holly Klug also set the state standard in the sprint medley relay (4:14.32).
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MINERAL SPRINGS – Discounted general admission badges for the 24th annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase are now on sale at the service desks of all Charlotte-area Harris Teeters. The Queen’s Cup bills itself as one of the top six sporting events in the region and the most anticipated social and sporting events on the Southeast’s calendar. The 24th edition will be held April 27 at Brooklandwood Race Course in Mineral Springs, which is just outside of Waxhaw. The nonprofit Queen’s Cup is part of the National Steeplechase Association and the event on April 27 will feature some of the best horses, trainers and jockeys in five feature races. The 2019 Queen’s Cup Steeplechase will benefit the local Alzheimer’s Association for the sixth-consecutive year. The Queen’s Cup has donated close to $1 million to various charities over the years. Tailgating is a big part of the event and
the individual tailgate gatherings are often extravagant with racing fans dressed in elegant outfits. Tailgating spots range from $150 to $695 for groups of 12 and 14 people. Some tailgating sections are already sold out and several other options only have a few spaces left. One popular tailgating option is the Millennial’s Treehouse. While geared for fans and party-goers ages 21-35, older patrons can also join the fun. A $150 badge includes round-trip chartered bus transportation from the Pineville light rail station to Brooklandwood, catered lunch, complimentary beer and wine and rail viewing. There is also a new non-transportation option for $125. The Treehouse tailgating option was introduced in 2017 and is a popular option since the light rail system now extends all the way to the UNC Charlotte campus in north Charlotte. The purse for the five races exceeds $150,000 with the featured race being the Queen’s Cup MPC Chase at 2:40 p.m. The third race is presented by Sonitrol and covers 2 3/8 miles with a purse of $100,000. The Queen’s Cup purse ranks in the top five on the NSA circuit. On the web: www.queenscup.org.
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f the newsroom encounters a problem, such as a story falling through very late in production, then I can navigate around the obstacle like a seasoned Starfleet captain. But if left to my own devices in the real world, I'm playing bumper cars. Take our very successful Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. Hundreds of older adults came to connect with about 60 vendors March 29 at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. Great event, but let me go on a self-deprecating rant first. I had map duty, which involved finding vendors with confused looks on their faces and directing them to their booths to set up. Despite my disheveled look that morning, a few vendors assumed I knew what I was doing. I didn't. Little do my coworkers know how much I struggle at any map that tells me, “you are here.” Whether I'm at Carolina Place Mall or The Ballantyne, I always have to envision myself as that dot on the map and trace my finger from the “you are here” symbol to my destination. I've just never been good with directions or maps. I love you, Google. A couple of the vendors told me they needed electricity, but they weren't near an outlet. This required me to find an adult, such as our publisher, Adrian Garson, to see if we could accommodate these adjustments. On one of my frantic searches to find Adrian, I noticed Parks and Ann Mangum entering the lobby area about an hour early. “We don't like to be late, that's for sure,” Ann told me. Turns out, T R toA the couple drove fromSMonroe be at the event. The Mangums pick up Union County Weekly at the Spiro's Hilltop Fish Fare & Steakhouse, on
ABOVE: Dignity Memorial's prize wheel was a popular attraction. RIGHT: Charlotte Conway celebrates the end of lunch. Dante Miller/SCW photos
East Roosevelt Boulevard, which is options from Cresswind Charlotte about as far east as our circulation and vacation trends from Mann goes. Sometimes, they may pick up Travels. a copy at the nearby Showmars. The best part was giving out the Ann recalled a bumbling gentle- free raffle tickets. I scoff whenever man on the phone when she regis- I hear someone say you can't get tered for the expo that sounded an anything for free. For starters, you awful lot like me. can get the Weekly. Then there's the “This is the second time we've expo, where we give out free breakbeen,” Ann said. “Y'all just have a fast, free lunch and free prizes. really good thing here.” People seem excited when I hand A few minutes later, I ran into them a free raffle ticket. It's almost a lady waiting outside one of the like I'm giving them hope. locked doors. She had arranged Ray Mennitt, of Matthews, won for Charlotte Area Transit System a maroon rocking chair with our to deploy a Special Transportation logo on it, while other people reService shuttle to drop her off and ceived mouthwatering prizes like pick her up at that very spot. free Bundt cakes for a year from She snapped at me as I tried to Nothing Bundt Cakes! I think I escort her to the front of the build- gasped when I heard about that ing to where the registration table prize. was located. The breakouts weren't without “How am I supposed to wait for hiccups. During the first session, a my transportation to pick me up?” lady that had been separated from she asked. “I should have stayed her daughter for too long started to home.” get worried. We reconnected them. After the vendors were situated, At the end of the expo, I ran into I walked from booth to booth try- that same lady that yelled at me. I ing to get candid photos of seniors stayed with her for about 20 mininteracting with vendors. I posted utes until the shuttle came to pick a bunch of them on our Facebook her up. The New York native told page. me that people were so nice down Eventually, I made my way to here. She left in good spirits and so the chapel to help Adrian with the did I. T E Gsessions. I E ISenjoy G R O U breakout helping A lotPof other people did more with these because I learn some- than I did at the expo. thing from them. We heard fiThe business side of the office nancial tidbits from Clear Income took the lead on organizing it. If I Strategies Group, senior living couldn't find Adrian, then I tried
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to find sales executive Kate Kutzleb. The newsroom helped serve breakfast and lunch from the Mint Hill Publix store. Volunteers with Uwharrie Bank and The Sandbox, including Executive Director Mara Campolungo, helped execute the event. Others, not affiliated with any particular
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Pelvic Health, Emily is now living with minimal pain and symptoms from endometriosis. The fight for a family Before her first visit with the Atrium Health care team, Emily and her husband had been talking about trying to conceive. They tried naturally for over a year, but continued to have trouble. Finally, they turned to the Women’s Institute at Atrium Health. And through the care of Atrium Health, Emily conceived through a fertility treatment. Emily gave birth to Bratton in 2011. Six years later, the Chandlers were ready for a second child. They tried on their own for months. After a routine OB/GYN appointment, Emily was told about a cyst on her left ovary, known as an endometrioma. She researched endometriomas and found those with an endometrioma had a 90 percent chance of also having endometriosis implants elsewhere in the pelvis, causing pain, inflammation and scarring in the pelvis. Endometriosis is estimated to affect up to 10 percent of women and occurs more frequently in women with infertility. Even with this diagnosis, Emily was told she could continue fertility treatment. “We had three IUIs with no success,” she said. “And with each cycle, my endometrioma had grown.” After years of frustration, Emily’s health was taking an emotional toll on the couple. “Endometriosis can have a detrimental effect on a woman’s quality of life,” said Dr. Vilasagar, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in the treatment of endometriosis. “The associated symptoms are often debilitating, affecting all aspects of a woman’s life, including her personal family and social life, career, mental well-being and sexual health.” In addition to the psychological struggles she was facing, Emily started experiencing more pain than she ever had before. Her pain was so intense, she had to make several trips to the emergency department within three weeks. Her primary care physician told her to see Dr. Vilasagar for specialized treatment. The next steps Emily’s hope was restored after meeting Dr. Vilasagar for the first time. “She was very attentive and reassuring,” Emily said. “She thoroughly explained what was going on to me and my husband. She listened to every word I had to say and looked me in the eye.” Dr. Vilasagar told Emily she was commit-
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ted to helping her feel better. “After struggling for so many years…to hear someone say that was an answer to my prayers,” Emily said. In April 2018, Emily underwent laparoscopic excision of endometriosis surgery. This minimally invasive surgery is performed through tiny incisions on the abdomen to remove all implants of endometriosis, endometriomas and the resultant scarring, while preserving the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. The benefits of a minimally invasive approach to this surgery include discharge home the same day, shorter recovery times and minimal scarring. “The goal of Emily’s surgery was twofold: to achieve pain relief but to also preserve fertility – remove the endometriosis and endometrioma but not remove the healthy tissue,” Dr. Vilasagar said. Emily could tell a different after waking from surgery. She no longer had pain with bowel movements or an urgency to urinate. Emily’s surgery was quite challenging as she had developed endometriosis throughout her entire pelvis, in addition to the endometrioma cyst. Emily has essentially been pain-free since her surgery. “It breaks my heart that people have to deal with this, but I want people to know there is hope,” Emily said. There is hope Some women may feel their experiences are common, and some women are told that their symptoms are normal. Other women may believe that these issues are too taboo to discuss. “Women can feel isolated by their experiences of pelvic pain and suffer in silence due to fear of discussing these private topics. I want to reassure any woman who is suffering that they are not alone, and it is imperative to start an open dialogue about these issues with your primary care doctor or OB/GYN,” Dr. Vilasagar said. “Women should discuss any symptoms that are negatively impacting their quality of life, such as heavy periods, pain with periods or with intercourse, or if they are experiencing pain as well as difficulty becoming pregnant.” If any of these symptoms sound familiar, women can be referred to a specialist to have a thorough evaluation, counseling and discussion of treatment options. For women suffering from chronic pelvic pain, there are often multiple conditions that are contributing to her symptoms. It is important to diagnose and address all of these conditions. There is a multi-disciplinary approach to care of these patients at Atrium Health. Atrium Health provided this story.
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don’thave borders. I have been talking about illegal immigration for years. I was there first. I understand the problems we are facing from when I was in the legislature. I am more afraid of our national debt that I am North Korea. If we let our schools teach that socialism is more acceptable than capitalism, it is not going to go well.” Dan Bishop Home: Charlotte Experience: Current N.C. Senator District 39; former N.C. Representative Bishop District 104; former member Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; attorney. “I have been serving you in the General Assembly since 2014. Dan McCready is wrong for our values, and he is wrong for our country. He is the wrong Dan. I am the right Dan. The difference between me and Dan McCready is, I will always tell you what I believe. You will never have a doubt. Dan McCready hides what he believes. We can’t allow him to represent the 9th District in the United States Congress. “I am the conservative Dan. I have made conservative change, and I am making conservative change. I led on the Voter ID constitutional amendment and the tax cap amendment. I am doing that change now. You will never have to guess where I am. President Trump needs help, and he needs someone to take the fight to the other side.” Leigh Brown Home: Harrisburg Experience: CEO real rstate company; best-selling author; and motivational Brown speaker. “We need people that are strong and courageous because that is what it is going to take to help President Trump and move forward his agenda. I would like to support (Trump) in those efforts. As a mom of two beautiful children, I am absolutely pro-life and I don’t apologize for
that. As someone who learned to shoot at the age of 12 when my daddy took me out to learn how to shoot quail, I believe in supporting and protecting our ability to defend ourselves against a tyrannical government, and that is what the Second Amendment says. “I would love to be part of the solution, and that is what I have done as a Realtor. I have sold over a 1,000 houses in the 9th. I sat across kitchen tables from people who were in all kinds of situations. I ask questions and I listen. Then I come up with ideas to help them find a solution that is good for them.’’ Stony Rushing Home: Wingate Experience: Current member Union County Board of Commissioners; Rushing owner of Take Aim Training Range. “My parents were very young when I was born. They were teenagers. They were asked about an abortion and they didn’t do it. So, I have lived pro-life. I am just not a supporter of the Second Amendment, I have lived the Second Amendment. “We have to have a candidate that can carry us through and beat McCready in September and not November. We have to have a candidate who can appeal to the whole district, I have lived throughout the district. We have taught people all over the state, and particularly in the 9th District, hunter safety. Those people have spent eight to 10 hours with us, they haven’t spent 10 minutes with us. We need someone that understands this district. Mark Harris won on constitutional values. I have the support of Mark Harris.” Matthew Ridenhour Home: Charlotte Experience: Former member MeckRidenhour lenburg County Board of Commissioners; served in U.S. Marines for 11 years; risk manager for a global financial technology firm. “This is about what we are facing as a nation. We have $22 tril-
lion worth of national debt and no one seems to want to talk about it. I was talking about it a decade ago out here on the lawn during a Tea Party rally that I spoke at. We were talking about the national debt back then. It was $13, $14 trillion back then. “We have a broken VA system, 22 veterans every day are committing suicide. That’s 22 of my brothers and sisters, 22 of your brothers and sisters, that are committing suicide because they are not getting the treatment that they need. That is unacceptable. We need to give these veterans the care that they have earned. We need to support our President and build the wall. We have an immigration problem, but we also have a human-trafficking problem. That is modern-day slavery and that is absolutely a national emergency.” Gary Dunn Home: Matthews Experience: Former candidate for Charlotte mayor and North Carolina Dunn governor. “I have 12 kids and I go hiking every morning at about 5:30. Yesterday, I went skeet shooting. You are about to hire me to support your congressional rights, your best interests. Let me know what your concerns are, what you want me to do. I don’t have any opinions or belief systems of my own. I make careful observations, research and measurements and then, if needed, decipher a corrective course of action that is in the best interest of everybody in N.C. 9. “I spent the last 28 years in school. I’m still in school. I am a student. I have never stopped learning.” Want to vote? The general election, if the winner of the May 14 primary gets at least 30 percent of the vote, will be held Sept. 10. If no Republican in the crowded field meets that threshold, then the run-off will be held Sept. 10 with the general election being held Nov. 5. Dan McCready is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary on May 14.
Donors celebrated significant milestones to the capital campaign March 29 at the high school. Andrew Stark/SCW photo
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competitors are offering,” band director Timothy Cook said. Cook just led more than 70 marching band members to a prestigious win in Limerick, Ireland, but many times his students practice in the gym, on the football field or even in the parking lot. All of that will change will change with the new center, that will house all of the performing arts and feature a 650-seat auditorium, among other much needed amenities. “We’re really excited,” said MACS parent Tish Macuga, who has sent five of her children through Catholic schools. “Everything will be in this new building. It’s awesome for students in the arts, but what’s also awesome is that those classrooms in this current building can be used for academics. It helps everyone.” One of the speakers at the event, 1991 graduate Matt Olin got one of the biggest ovations, although that was probably saved for former Cougar, North Carolina and Carolina Panther running back Elijah Hood. “This truly is going to be a visionary expansion of the school,” said Olin who spoke with his business partner and 1992 graduate Tim Minor. “They say expand your mind and expand your worldview. I say expand your school and the rest will follow. This expansion will affect the entire school and the entire community at large.”
Hood stood in front of the large crowd and helped accept donations the school has already received to the tune of nearly $3 million from local supporters. Still, $5 million will need to be raised in the next year or so for construction to begin on schedule. The new center will sit on the gravel lot Charlotte Catholic students used to use as overflow parking. Macuga said building the parking deck was the first stage of the expansion, so the gravel lot could be freed up. Now that it is, the final stages of a plan Macuga said has been in the works for awhile can put Charlotte Catholic on a level playing field as many of its counterparts in the arts. “At Charlotte, everything we do is in the gym from plays, choral performances, bands and everything has always been in here,” Macuga said. The state-of-the-art building will be broken down into two phases. The first phase features the theater, band room, drama classroom, dance studio, side stages, dressing rooms, choral room, concessions, an ensemble room, set-construction space and a lobby. Phase 2 will consist of art studios, a black box catwalk, ceramics studio, digital lab, 60-foot fly tower, faulty workshop space and photography lab. “We haven’t built anything here in a long time. This is going to touch kids as long as the school is here,” Macuga said. “I’m really excited because I think every student in our school will benefit from this.”
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Special Olympics Spring Games returning to region CHARLOTTE – More than 1,300 Special Olympians are expected to compete in track and field, softball, swimming and other events this month during the 2019 Special Olympics Mecklenburg County Spring Games. Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for nearly 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. SONC offers Olympic-type competition in 19 sports on local and state levels. This will mark the 36th year Charlotte Country Day School has hosted the Spring Games. Roughly 800 volunteers and 150 coaches will support Spring Games events at Country Day, Bojangles’ Coliseum, Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center, Hough High School and Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics Center.
The following events are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including the opening ceremony: • April 11: Swimming (all athletes), Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville. • April 24: Swimming (all athletes), Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center, 800 E. M.L.K. Jr Blvd., Charlotte. • April 26: Track & field, motor activities, softball team (middle/high athletes): Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius. • April 29: Opening ceremony (all athletes), Bojangles’ Coliseum, 2700 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. • April 30: Track & field, softball skills and motor activities (middle/high/adult athletes), Country Day, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte. • May 1: Track & field, softball teams, softball skills, motor activities and young
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Charlotte Country Day has played host to the Special Olympics Spring Games for 36 years. Photos courtesy of Lisa Kick Gardener/ Special Olympics North Carolina
athletes program (elementary athletes), Country Day, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte. Visit www.sonc.net/local-programs/meck lenburg-county for details.
Registration is open for Camp SOAR, which stands for Special Olympics Athletic Retreat. The camp is designed to give people of all ages with disabilities a fun summer experience. Activities include aerobics, arts, bingo, computers, dancing and movies. There's also basketball, bocce, bowling, soccer, swimming, tennis and yoga. The camp returns to the Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center from June 10 to 14. Ages 12 to 25 attend June 12 to 14. Ages 26 and older go June 10, 11 and 14. Register by May 10. The camp is free, but donations are accepted. Visit www.charlottejcc.org and search for “Camps Soar” to find an application. Call Bob Bowler at 704-364-5032 or Pam Cross at 832-330-2197 for details.
The force is strong with The Art of Star Wars camp offered by Charlotte Christian School. Campers watch movies and focus on drawing characters. SCW file photo
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For years now, lacrosse has been the fastest-growing sport in the country, and there are plenty of statistics to back those claims up. There has undoubtedly been a major uptick in talent in the boys and girls games in the immediate Charlotte area over the past decade alone. And the once very wide gap in talent seems to be closing between most area high school teams in Mecklenburg and Union counties.
A lot of that is due to the overall growth of the sport, but locally a lot of that credit goes to Ryan Flanagan, who started Team 24/7 Lacrosse in 2010. He has brought his expertise and passion for coaching to the area ever since. Flanagan was a high school all-American and Under Armor All-American in New York, where his West Islip High School team was ranked No.1 in the nation. At the University of North Carolina, Flanagan was named the Schmeisser Memorial Cup co-winner as the nation’s top de-
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Team 24/7 Lacrosse was founded by former North Carolina and Major League Lacrosse star defender Ryan Flanagan, who values good instructors, small group sizes and anything that will spread the game of lacrosse in our area. Photo courtesy of Team24/7 Lacrosse
fenseman and was a first-team collegiate all-American. As a professional, Flanagan was a Major League Lacrosse AllStar and one of the league’s top defensemen annually during his career. When he hung up his stick for good, Flanagan began Team 24/7
with a vision in mind. First, he wanted to draw people into the sport and also create an environment where kids can flourish. “(Lacrosse has) all of the combinations of the different sports
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Christian School is blending its typical diverse mix of summer camps with a few new behind-the-scenes offerings that take different looks at some of the latest trends in pop culture. One such new offering is Camp Sweet Spot, which runs all seven sessions this summer. Here, rising thirdthrough eighth-graders will learn to create their own signature dessert,
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LEGOs and other bricks have become so popular they've spawned conventions like the LEGO BrickUniverse last month at the Raleigh Convention Center. The event featured more than 45,000 square feet of activities. Photo courtesy of Brickuniverse.com
Bricks 4 Kidz holds camps CHARLOTTE – Bricks 4 Kidz offers summer camps for children, ages 5 to 13, led by experienced teachers trained to incorporate learning into a fun, enriching environment. "Our goal at a Bricks 4 Kidz camp is to get children away from technology and into a world of creativity, community and creation,” said Natalie Frailey, franchise development director. “Our campers learn about the world around them while working together, making new friends and building confidence. “ In addition to camps, Bricks 4 Kidz offers video game design and coding, after-school enrichment, in-school workshops, pre-school classes, robotics and scouting workshops, as well as options for birthdays and special events. Bricks 4 Kidz has three locations serving Charlotte. Visit www.bricks4kidz.com for details.
Panthers Moore, Kuechly partner on football camp CHARLOTTE – Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore and All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly are joining forces for a youth football camp. The D.J. Moore and Luke Kuechly Football ProCamp will be held July 8 and 9 at Ardrey Kell High School.
Campers will learn fundamental football skills and have the opportunity to meet and interact with the stars. Each participant will receive a limited-edition camp T-shirt, a souvenir Moore autograph and a team photo with Moore. Moore and Kuechly will be on-site to direct the event with a selection of prep and college coaches from the area. The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 1-8. Registration is available at MooreKuec hlyCamp.com.
Camp Thunderbird holds spring open house LAKE WYLIE – The YMCA of Greater Charlotte will hold an open house for families interesting in enrolling their children in Camp Thunderbird. Families will get to tour the camp and learn about programs from 1 to 4 p.m. April 28 at Camp Thunderbird, 1 Thunderbird Lane. Registration is required for the open house. A typical day includes traditional camp activities on land and water. The camp offers weekly overnight and day camp options for children from ages 6 to 12 from June 9 to Aug. 10. Day camps start at $390 per session and overnight camps begin at $1,000. Call 704-716-4100 or visit www.ymcachar lotte.org for details.
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Become one with nature with Discovery Place Discovery Place Science gets a lot of the glory, given its uptown location and ability to attract international touring exhibits, but don't hibernate on Discovery Place Nature. The science campus is home to a planetarium, naturalist lab, nature trail and various exhibits, including an Insect Alley, Butterfly Pavilion, Creature Cavern and Our Big Backyard. The venue also hosts events throughout the year, including summer camps. Some of the summer camps recently introduced are already sold out, but here are a few we found with space remaining.
scenes at the museum as they learn about animal care and nature interpretation. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: June 24-28 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others Investigating Animals An inquisitive nature could do wonders at this camp designed to learn about animals that stay at the museum. Ages: Rising 1 Date: June 24-28 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others
Wonder Bugs Children learn about bugs along the museum's trail and pond. Ages: 3-4 years old Date: June 10-13 Cost: $160 for members & $180 for others
Junior Naturalist Children take on the role of a naturalist as they study animal artifacts, habitats and behavior. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: July 15-19 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others
Mess It Up Children get muddy while learning about slimy animals. Ages: Rising kindergarten Date: June 17-21 Cost: $160 for members & $180 for others
Outdoor Adventurers Children learn how animals and humans survive in nature. Ages: Rising 1 Date: July 22-26 Cost: $300 for members & $350 for others
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Queen City Creatures Children interact with creatures
Discovery Place Nature’s resident groundhog Queen Charlotte predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2, but do you think she knew we were getting snow April 2? Photo courtesy of Discovery Place Science
that call Charlotte home. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: July 22-26 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Amateur Astronomers Children engage in activities involving space and the Discovery Place Nature planetarium. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: July 29-Aug. 2 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Animal Families Children learn about the importance of families in different species while engaging in fun activities. Ages: Rising 2-3 Date: Aug. 5-9 Cost: $300 for members or $350
Backyard Explorers Children learn about some of the animals they can find in their backyards. Ages: Rising kindergarten Date: Aug. 12-16 Cost: $160 for members or $180 for others Wilderness Rangers Children learn how to survive in the wild within the safe confines of the museum. Ages: Rising 4-5 Date: Aug. 12-16 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Be a Museum Keeper Children get a look behind the
scenes at the museum as they learn about animal care and nature interpretation. Ages: Rising 2-3 and 4-5 Date: Aug. 19-23 Cost: $300 for members or $350 for others Want to register? Discovery Place Nature is located at 1658 Sterling Road. Halfday camps for pre-K and rising kindergarten students span 9 a.m. to noon, while full-day camps for rising elementary school students run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It offers an extended care option with 8 to 9 a.m. and 4-5:15 p.m. for $75 each week. Call 704-372-6261 or www. nature.discoveryplace.org for details.
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will play games and receive plenty of hands-on instruction. Most important to Flanagan, though, campers will have fun and learn about the game in a unique way. Each day will consist of lessons that include inspiring messages not necessarily associated with the sport. There is ground ball instruction, stick work, shooting stations, controlled scrimmages and each day closes with competition time. “If you’re a parent considering lacrosse, I really encourage you to get out there and give it a shot,” Flanagan said. “When you get to the field and see the coaches and see the energy we have at all of our events, I think it is something really special.”
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and the speed of the game. If you see it, you almost fall in love with it right away,” he said. “I knew I always wanted to be involved in lacrosse and I wanted to see the game grow. I thought the opportunity to coach young kids and grow the game was possible by starting our club program.” Team 24/7 Lacrosse is a full-service organization with private lessons, impact training, one-on-one instruction, a developmental academy and summer academy where school-aged children can further develop their games. “I think one of our goals at Team 24/7 Lacrosse is really focused on the fundamentals and to develop every player,” Flanagan said. “Our goal is always to raise the level of lacrosse across Charlotte. Everybody can play.” To assure that, Team 24/7 Lacrosse has three summer camp sessions for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade. The camps are designed to promote Flanagan’s mission statement at Team 24/7, which reads in part, “Whether you were born with a stick in your hand or are new to the sport, our top-level staff will show you how to perfect your game.” To do so, Team 24/7 camps offer a 10:1 camper-to-coach ratio, which is much lower than in most summer settings and especially great for skill development and individual stick work. Their summer select coaches offer some of the best instruction around, with many already working in high school or amateur lacrosse. Campers will be grouped by size and ability to provide a level playing field where they can grow and improve their games. There will be plenty of gear handed out. Campers
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Allergens – substances that trigger an immune response even though they do not pose an actual risk – can affect a wide range of the body’s systems, including the skin, digestive tract, respiratory pathways, sinuses and eyes. “Extreme reactions can be life-threatening,” said Dr. David Erstein, a board-certified allergist with Advanced Dermatology PC. “And less extreme ones can seriously interfere with people’s quality of life. In fact, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in this country.” Warm-weather triggers are not limited to pollen. Dr. Erstein said gardening, picnics at the park and beach days increase exposure to plants, insects, lotions and sunshine that can cause allergic reactions. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of the range of allergies and the need for customized treatment. With this in mind, he offers the following advice to safely manage seasonal allergies: 1. Pay attention to the particular pollen: “We’ve all heard of hay fever,” Dr. Erstein said, “but the reality is that there are lots of pollen varieties, at different seasonal periods – spring versus summer versus fall – and also from plant to plant. An allergist can test to see which pollen is causing a patient’s reaction and customize a targeted treatment plan.” 2. Leaves of three? Let them be: “Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac,” Dr. Erstein said. “All carry the oil urushiol, which can cause an extremely itchy raised rash, a form of allergic contact dermatitis. Serious reactions can include swelling and require medical attention. It’s helpful to learn what these plants look like – poison ivy has characteristic three-leaved stems. And it’s important to remember that pets, clothes and garden tools can pick up the oil and be sources of exposure. Burning the plants puts the oil airborne and can cause serious reactions to our airways.” 3. Watch out for the sun: “Heat and sweat can exacerbate skin conditions, such as eczema, and also can trigger hives,” Dr. Erstein said. “And skin care products – makeup, lotions – can react to the sun, causing photoallergic rashes. Likewise, some are sensitive to chemical-based sunscreen: They may react to the sunscreen itself or when the product is exposed to the sun. For those who are sensitive, mineral-based products with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide are a safer bet.”
4. Take insect allergies seriously: “It’s normal to experience swelling in the area of an insect sting,” Dr. Erstein said, “but once someone has a more generalized response – swelling away from the sting or other systemic symptoms – it indicates a much more serious allergy. People who experience a firsttime bee, wasp or fire ant reaction require evaluation because it is likely to happen again and can be severe, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Those with severe allergy need to carry two injectable epinephrine doses and immediately seek follow-up medical care and observation.” 5. Talk with your doctor about immunotherapy: “Immunotherapy is an extremely effective means of managing debilitating pollen allergies or dangerous insect allergies,” Dr. Erstein said. “Typically, the patient receives a series of injections that gradually introduce the allergen, re-training a healthy immune response. More recently, we’ve had similar success with sublingual treatments for certain pollen allergies.” 6. Pre-vacation to-dos: Check in with your allergist: “Packing for that summer trip should include allergy meds and depending on timing, a pre-trip checkup,” Dr. Erstein said. “The same goes for parents sending kids off to camp – as well as letting camp staff know of any allergies.” Dr. David Erstein, board-certified in allergy and immunology and internal medicine, with Advanced Dermatology P.C. Visit www.ad vanceddermatologypc.com for details.
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whether that be a confection made in a jar or a cupcake situated just right on a decorated plate. Aside from the baking and creating dessert aspect, campers will get a look at the business side of creating a brand, marketing and packing product and much more. Another new offering is The Art of Star Wars. The camp is designed for rising kindergartners through sixth-graders. Students will view the “Star Wars” movies, but also create inspired artwork; get to better know the actors behind the scenes; draw their favorite characters, ships and movie posters; or they can become Jedi artists themselves. There are sure to be plenty of lightsaber battles here. The same concept holds true for Camp Marvel, another new camp coming this summer and similar to The Art of Star Wars, only with a different theme. If drama, musicals and performances are more your speed, then the On With the Show series may be the perfect fit. There are two sessions of this new offering - On With the Show (designed for incoming fourth- through sixth-graders) and On With the Show Jr. (for incoming firstthrough third-graders). Both camps will explore acting, creating, moving and singing through a variety of ways. Each day will dig deeper into theater and movies through music, drama and crafts. Each day will be centered around a childhood favorite film such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen” and many others. The older kids will also take a behind-the-scenes look at what preparation and creativity goes into each performance in the world of dramatic arts. These are just a few of the new options the school offers this summer, but Charlotte Christian does have something for everyone. “There is a wide range of focuses and we offer a lot of different options,” said Molly Cain, director of summer camps. “There are a lot of topics covered, it’s not just one specific area.” In addition to the new camps, Charlotte Christian holds traditional sports options including soccer, volleyball and wrestling. State champion coaches will lead the Knights camp offerings in football (Jason Estep), baseball (Greg Simmons) and basketball (Shonn Brown). “The wide variety is very important to us because there’s something for everyone re-
gardless of whether it’s technology or sports or drama,” Cain said. “There are a few that repeat, like baseball and Camp Sweet Spot and some others, but it’s fun to see because these camps are designed by Charlotte Christian staff. They can create camps on topics they’re interested in so it’s fun to see what they create. But it’s also the passion of our staff. They feel real excited about what they are offering and the camps they’re creating.” Some other interesting camp options that caught my eye included: • BroPerfect: Based off Dude Perfect, this camp will help you create, film and edit trick shots done with frisbees, basketballs and more. • Community Cares: Earn 15 service hours per session while helping the community with projects such as making blankets or visiting the elderly. • Bees, Berries and Biscuits: Girls only! This fun offering will allow girls to come home with something sweet to share and get them working with local artisans. • Camp SMART- SMART (Sweet Mentoring Apprenticeship for Rejoicing Talent) pairs young people with great ideas and the passion to create their own brand and business with young, established business owners. • Youth Apologetics Conference: This conference is a must as it’s designed to prepare teenagers for what is likely the most spiritually challenging years of their lives. Lunch is not included in any of the camps, although before, bridge and aftercare is available. But no matter what option fits the bill for your family, Cain feels Charlotte Christian has something any camper can enjoy and prosper from. “It’s a really fun and enjoyable experience,” she said. “And I think relationships are a big part of it because kids can come and meet new people in different grade levels and interact with a new group of people. It’s not just Charlotte Christian families. Anyone in the community can participate. “We have a wide range of opportunities and the variety I think is what keeps people coming back.” Want to learn more? Charlotte Christian has morning and afternoon sessions running from June 3 through July 26. More information and detailed camp descriptions can be found at https://www.charlottechristian.com/page. cfm?p=982 or by calling the school at 704366-5657.
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Charlotte Knights start baseball season with top prospects by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Top Chicago White Sox prospect Dylan Cease arrived in town this week to begin the season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, but the right-handed pitcher could be repacking his suitcase in the very near future. Baseball America rates the 6-foot-2 200-pound Cease as the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 pitcher in the White Sox’s farm system and the Milton, Ga. native is expected to be called up to Chicago sooner rather than later. The Knights opened the season on April 4 at BB&T Ballpark. Cease was spectacular last season while pitching for High-A Winston-Salem and Double-A Birmingham, compiling an overall 12-2 record with a 2.40 ERA. He was 9-2 at Winston-Salem with a 2.89 ERA before ending the season with a 3-0 record and an impressive 1.72 ERA in Birmingham. He had 160 strikeouts in 124 innings of work last season. Cease knows that a call-up to Major League Baseball is probably
coming, but the 23-year-old is focused on the task at hand with the Knights. “I don’t think it is that hard to keep your focus,” Cease said. “If you don’t, you can get humbled really fast. I am just working on executing pitches. I’m going to go out there and compete.” Cease said he is looking forward to pitching in Uptown Charlotte. The Knights led all of Minor League Baseball last season in average attendance in 2018, averaging 8,980 a game. “I haven’t heard a bad thing about it,” Cease said. “Everybody that has played here has said that they have loved it. The backdrop is awesome, the stadium is incredible. It is very exciting.’’ Cease, however, isn’t the only top prospect that will start the season in Charlotte. Catchers Seby Zavala and Zack Collins and pitchers Jose Ruiz and Jordan Stephens all rank high on the prospect list. And the pitching staff has five veteran pitchers that saw time in the majors last season. “Obviously, you are very optimistic about some good things happening,” said Knights manag-
er Mike Grudzielanek. “We have some good talent, and we have some veterans here that have some big-league time. We have some younger guys. The chemistry with that is good in the clubhouse. We are veteran in many areas, more than the year before. I look forward to it.” Zavala, 25, and Collins, 24, will both get time behind the plate and possibly at designated hitter. Last season, Zavala hit 11 home runs and batted .271 in 56 games at Birmingham and he played in 46 games for the Knights, hitting .247 with two homes and 20 RBI. Collins, a lefty taken in the first round of the 2016 Major League Draft by the White Sox, hit .234 with 15 home runs and 68 RBIs in 122 games at Birmingham last season. “Both of them will get in there and get their at-bats,” Grudzielanek said. “From a catching standpoint, we will split that down the middle. We are going to move them around a little bit and make sure they get their at-bats.” Carson Fulmer, 25, made just nine appearances with the White Sox last season (2-4, 8.07 ERA)
Charlotte Knights pitcher Carson Fulmer chats with reporters during media day. Paul Nielsen/SCW photos
after starting the season in the Chicago starting rotation. Fulmer, 25, then spent the rest of 2018 with the Knights (5-6, 5.32 ERA), making 25 appearances, including nine starts. He was a first-round pick in 2015 after being the College Pitcher of the Year while at
Vanderbilt. Fulmer said he is ready to put last season behind him. “I need to keep things simple,” Fulmer said. “Obviously, you want to be there and help the White Sox. There is some stuff that needs to be ironed out here.”
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980-622-7833
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704.315.9944
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TIM BALOGH starelectric.Tim@gmail.com
• Light Grading
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704-622-6460
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Give us a call to schedule you pre emergent and weed control applications!
980-240-7358
**We are licensed and insured** **We have been in business for 20 years**
Dakota Glass Custom Glass Specialist
BUILD BETTER IN 2019!
Licensed General Contractor Basic home improvements Remodels Custom cabinets Built ins Drop zones
www.paragonscllc.com | (704) 582-1478 SERVICES J&D Painting Int. Ext. Popcorn And wallpapers removal 10 years guarantee on ext. Painting on writing. We Power wash homes, side walks, walks ways, fences, pools, decks, patios, etc. Owner On jobs full insure. 28 years experience. Call the expert specialist, master of paint. anytime. 980 258 4148
Want to place a classifieds in the Weeklies? Call for prices
(704)849-2261 GARAGE SALE Matthews Grove Neighborhood is having a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday, April 6 8am-1pm.
HELP WANTED FINANCIAL
with Spring Pond Clean Out
Drywall • Painting • Decks • Windows • Doors Framing • Roofing • Gutters • Siding Water Damage & All Types of Flooring • Tile Work Plumbing • Electrical • House Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
HOLIDAY ORGANIZING AND DELIVERY
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HELP WANTED Software Test Engineer II in Charlotte, NC: Perform quality assurance testing for mobile app releases. Create and design test automation for iOS and Android app using Selenium and Java. Collaborate with product owners, architects, developers and cross-team to collect requirements and understanding needed for testing. Requires: (1) Masters + 1 yr exp. OR (2) Bachelors + 5 yrs exp. Mail resume to: LendingTree, LLC, 11115 Rushmore Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277, Attn: HR.
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• Bush Hogging HELP WANTED
• Custom Water Features • Landscape Lighting • Tree/Plant Installation • Grading/Drainage Solutions
The handy Man
PART TIME NEWSPAPER DRIVERS NEEDED - Candidates must have a clean driving record, proof of auto insurance and be able to lift 50-75 lbs. Additionally, the ideal candidate can work Thursday, Friday, or both and can make a long-term commitment to grow their workload and earnings. Must be able to pass DMV background check. For more information, please contact: ad sales@cmgweekly.com
Specializing in Frameless Showers/Mirrors, Vinyl Replacement Windows & Foggy Broken Windows
• Lawn mowing • Landscape design and installation • Core Aeration and over seeding • Fertilization and weed control • Clean ups • Mulch and pine needle installation • Leaf removal
704-254-1321
clontslawncare@gmail.com
704.573.3117 sales@dakotaglass.biz www.dakotaglass.biz
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(704) 909-7561
Piano Instruction -Quality, highly experienced teacher and performer -Ballantyne area
•Beginners thru college level •Creative and innovative techniques •Development of performance skills including performing opportunities
Pat Moehring
704-564-4275
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Start A Business. Wide and growing selection of options for starting either a part-time or fulltime business at CharMeckUSA.com
AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)724-5403
AVON - Earn Extra $$. Sell online or in person from home or work. Free website included. No inventory required. For more info, Call: 844-6132230
MERCHANDISE WANTED WANTED; Vinyl LP’s, Comics, Coins, Jewelry, Military Items, Musical Instruments, Antiques, Collectibles, & More. Stop by Precious Restorations 315 W. John St. Tues-Sat 10-4. 704-965-0074
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GET YOUR SALES TAX BACK APRIL 11-14
Even though Uncle Sam wants your tax, Cardinal Camera will give your sales tax back on all camera and lens purchases in the form of store credit.
Since 1937
WE’LL BEAT ANYONE’S PRICE!
CHARLOTTE ARBORETUM SHOPPING CENTER
next to Harris Teeter
3351 Pineville Matthews Rd. Suite 100 Charlotte
Third Generation Family Owned & Operated
Kurt Seelig
www.cardinalcamera.com
WE BEAT AMAZON & INTERNET PRICING!
BRING IN ANY AD WE WILL BEAT THEIR PRICE!
FREE CAMERA CLEANING
2 DAYS ONLY April 12-13
CA$H FOR CAMERAS
Sensor Cleaning $49.99 Lens Calibrations $19.99
NEED SOME CASH?
SALES REP DEMOS
Manufacturers reps showing the latest in digital cameras and lenses. APRIL 12-13
Authorized Technicians provided by
Bring in your old gear and get CASH or an additional 10% in CARDINAL CREDIT when buying a new camera or lens.
Film Cameras Welcomed!
704-541-7488
APRIL 13
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2 DAYS ONLY! APRIL 12-13
APRIL 12 APRIL 12-13
FREE EXPO SEMINARS Call to reserve your spot 704-541-7488
FREE FOOD
ALL AGES
Get a $10 gift card for attending
FRIDAY 6PM BASIC PHOTOSHOP Learn tips and tricks taking photos from your camera to the computer.
SATURDAY 11AM BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Tips and tricks on basic photography methods. This class will make you a better photographer.
SATURDAY 1:30PM TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY Learn from award-winning photographer Anastasia. See stunning images from her latest trip to Cuba.
EXPO WEEKEND SPECIALS ON ALL TRIPODS - CAMEREA BAGS - FILTERS & MEMORY CARDS!
Extra Discounts on all Sony Lenses!
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DSC hx80 18.2MP BSI Exmor R CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 30x Optical Zoom Lens 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent) 638k-Dot Pop-Up OLED Tru-Finder EVF
$339.00
$369.00 - $30 TRADE IN=
Body only and Multi Kit options all in stock! 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor X-Processor 4 with Quad CPU DCI and UHD 4K30 Video; 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD ASK ABOUT A BONUS Touchscreen 425-Point Phase-Detection $300 OFF BUNDLES Autofocus WITH LENSES!
$899.99
AUTHORIZED CANON DEALER
w/ 14-42mm lens
BODY ONLY! 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 8 Image Processor UHD 4K and Full HD 1080 Video 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
$1299.00
Event Specials on all Lenses!
16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS Sensor Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Processor UHD 4K30 Recording; Clips Video Mode 2.36m-Dot 1.23x Electronic Viewfinder 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
$699.99
$799.99 - $100=
$1799.99 - $400=
BODY ONLY! 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor 693-Point Hybrid AF System UHD 4K30p Video with HLG 2.36m-Dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF
CALL FOR EXPO PRICE!
5D MARK IV
80d w/18-135 kit 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor DIGIC 6 Image Processor 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
BODY ONLY!
$1399.00
30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 6+ Image Processor 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab 61-Point High Density Reticular AF Native ISO 32000, Expanded to ISO 102400
$2999.00
FUJI
OMD EM-1 Mark II
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28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens
BODY ONLY!
20.4MP Live MOS Sensor TruePic VIII Dual Quad Core Processor Micro Four Thirds System 2.36m-Dot LCD Electronic Viewfinder 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
CALL FOR EXPO PRICE!
E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 One XLD Element, One LD Element Three Aspherical Elements
$879.00
BODY ONLY! 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor X-Processor 4 with Quad CPU UHD 4K60 Video 2.16m-Point Phase-Detection Autofocus 0.75x 3.69m-Dot OLED Viewfinder 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen
$1499.99 - $100=
$1399.99
GODOX
FUJI
VING V860IIS TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit for SONY, Canon & Nikon
xp130
16.4MP BSI CMOS Sensor Fujinon 5x Optical Zoom Lens 28-140mm (35mm Equivalent) Water, Shock, Freeze, and Dustproof Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
$147.00
Scan Slides to DVD
49¢
a7 III Mirrorless
OMD EM10 Mark III
EOS RP
EACH
35mm only. Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp 4-30-19.
a6400
Built-In 2.4GHz X Wireless Radio System Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL Guide Number: 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm Zoom Range: 20-200mm (14mm with Panel) Tilts from -7 to 90° Rotates Left & Right 180°
$178.00
6 TAPES FOR $99
Tape transfers to DVD One Tape $19.99 No LIMIT. DONE IN HOUSE Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 4-30-19.
with a 16-50mm lens 18.2MP BSI Exmor R CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 30x Optical Zoom Lens 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent) 638k-Dot Pop-Up OLED Tru-Finder EVF 3.0" 921k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor Full HD 1080p/60 Video in XAVC S
Done In House!
$998.00
20% OFF
All Lighting Kits Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp 4-30-19.