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Police investigate last week’s fatal shooting Incident could be connected to three deaths in northeast Charlotte

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by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Area schools participate in Music in Our Schools Month by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Area music departments will showcase the importance of music education through the National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. MIOSM is NAfME’s annual

celebration to engage music educators, students of all grades and communities across the U.S. in promoting the benefits of music education in schools through concerts and talent shows. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event, which links music students across the country through selected songs and lesson plans provided by NAfME.

Area schools submit videos of their music programs singing or performing the selected songs throughout March. “We are very excited about the upcoming MIOSM and all the enriching music activities that will take place in N.C. and across the nation,” North Carolina Chair for MIOSM Angela Mangum said in an email. This year’s selected songs include:

MATTHEWS – Police continue to investigate a shooting in Matthews last week that left one victim dead and another in critical condition. Emmanuel Jesus Rangel, 19 years old, was arrested in the early morning hours of Feb. 25, a Wednesday, and is currently in custody at the Mecklenburg County Jail, according to Officer Tim Aycock, spokesperson for the Matthews Police Department. Rangel is charged with first-degree Emmanuel murder in the Matthews Jesus Rangel shooting. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 22, a Sunday, police said shots were fired in the rear parking lot of the Microtel Inn, located at 1603 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Upon arrival, officers found two males with gunshot wounds in a vehicle. One victim, who has since been (see Homicide on page 11)

“Feel the Beat!,” “Funga Alafia,” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “We the People,” “Why We Sing,” “Soldiers’ Joy,” “J’entends le Moulin” and the newest addition, “Always Sing,” a song written for the 30th anniversary of MIOSM at the 2014 National In-Service Conference. Rocky River High School in Mint Hill (see Celebrating on page 14)

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African Children’s Choir to light up the stage at Mint Hill churches by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – The African Children’s Choir will take the stage for several free performances at Mint Hill churches later this month. The choir, known as ACC, is a program within humanitarian relief nonprofit Music for Life, created more than 30 years ago to bring global awareness to the needs of orphaned and destitute children living in Africa. Music for Life has raised more than $1 million to build primary schools, literacy schools and children’s homes. The charity also has used the funds to pay for the secondary and higher-level education for children in seven African countries: Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya. More than 1,000 children have traveled with ACC since its inception, and Music for Life has supported 100,000 children through various relief efforts and educational projects. The African Children’s Choir selects youth ambassadors – children 7 to 10 years old, from primary and literacy schools – to perform with the choir for one year. The children continue receiving an education while traveling the world, performing with the choral group. Choir 43 – the 43rd choir group in its history – consists of 18 children from Kampala, Uganda, who will tour North America, spending their first month performing at churches

in North Carolina. Emily Gronow, from Wales, will travel with Choir 43 as its tour leader, working as a liaison with the media and managing the children and staff members. She said the children are excited to be in the U.S. “The children are full of energy and life,” Gronow said. “They are experiencing a lot of firsts – discovering snow, learning how a vacuum works and tasting different foods. “Yesterday, I took them to each pick out and buy their own pair of shoes. They were so proud … You take the little things for granted, and to be able to come down to that level was really a profound moment for me.” Tina Sipp, event coordinator for ACC, said approximately 75 percent of Music for Life’s funding comes from ACC’s church performances. “We do special events for galas in New York City and Texas, and we’ve worked a lot with Bono (of U2) and ONE.org, but most of our performances and funds come from the collective support received from churches all over the world,” she said. While the events are free, attendees are encouraged to donate. The concerts also feature a production table with CDs and African jewelry for sale, with proceeds benefitting Music for Life’s education programs. “The education we provide for them means a way out of poverty,” Sipp said. “… Every dollar translates into radical change – being able to provide for their basic needs, food, a safe

place to live and to have a dream. We follow them through adulthood and continue to pay for their education. It’s life-changing.” Special Nabisubi is a 24-year-old Ugandan who toured the U.K. with ACC when she was 9 years old. Nabisubi now travels with Choir 43 as a staff member and mentor. This is Nabisubi’s first time traveling with the tour, but she previously spent several years working at ACC’s Music for Life training center in Kampala, Uganda. She said it’s a blessing to give back to children who are walking the same path she did. “It’s a privilege to see how they grow, from knowing nothing. It blesses my heart that I am contributing something,” Nabisubi said. Nabisubi said receiving support from Music for Life and ACC changed her life. “(Because of ACC and Music for Life) I’ve been able to get an education, even receiving an accounting degree from university,” she said. “(ACC and Music for Life) are my family, and they’ve built my spirit and encouraged me in every way.” Performing in Mint Hill ACC’s Choir 43 will sing and dance in three 80-minute performances at two Mint Hill churches. The choir will perform twice – at 8:45 a.m. and again at 11:10 a.m. – at Blair Road United Methodist, located at 9135 Blair Road. That evening, the choir will host a 7 p.m. performance at Arlington Baptist Church,

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located at 9801 Arlington Church Road. ACC’s music mixes African rhythms with soulful hymns. The choir will perform a capella ethnic worship music, along with African drums. The group also will sing classic gospel songs, such as “Oh Happy Day” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” with instrumental accompaniment tracks. Performers change costumes three times, wearing traditional Ugandan garb, and perform traditional dances from the Mwaga and Magunjju tribes. ACC has received worldwide recognition performing throughout the U.K. and U.S. The group performed on the season six finale of “American Idol,” received a Grammy nomination and has performed for Queen Elizabeth II. “The programs have great costumes and music, but the most captivating part comes from the spirit the children exude on stage … authentic joy,” Sipp said. “They have a powerful voice.” Call Blair Road UMC at 704-545-6785 or Arlington Baptist at 704-545-4589 for more information on the upcoming performances.

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In January 2004, 12-year-old Hope Stout died after a 6-month fight with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Weeks before her death, the Weddington Middle School student was given the opportunity to have a wish fulfilled by the Make-AWish Foundation. Instead of asking for a trip to Disney World or front-row concert tickets, Hope wished for the other 155 Make-A-Wish Foundation kids to be granted their wishes. Out of Hope’s selflessness and compassion, the March Forth With Hope Foundation was born. Hope’s parents, Stuart and Shelby Stout established the foundation in 2004 in her memory. For more than a decade, the Stouts have raised thousands of dollars each year through charitable galas, golf tournaments and other events to provide financial assistance to families battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. “It’s quite amazing to us how, not only has the foundation stayed alive over the last decade, but grown,” Stuart said. “Back in 2004, I didn’t have any idea how big it was going to get or, for that matter, if it would last. It’s a testament to so many good people in this area.” The March Forth With Hope Foundation will hold its 12th annual Celebration of Hope Gala on Saturday, March 7, at the Ballantyne Hotel in south Charlotte. The black-tie event, which is the foundation’s largest fundraising event, is James Bond 007 themed and will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Auction items range from a trip to Hawaii, a meet and greet with Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, a NASCAR driving experience and more. Director Kevin Donnalley, a former offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers, has served on the March Forth With Hope Foundation board since its inception. He met Hope and the Stout family during the 2003 season and kept in touch with them since. Donnalley said he hopes the foundation continues to make a difference in the lives of those families battling cancer and other illnesses. “As a foundation, we want to help as many families as we possibly can, but we also want to have some staying power,” Donnalley said. “Since creating the foundation, we’ve slowly been building each year, and it’s continued to grow even in years when the economy wasn’t doing well. It’s a story that resonates with a lot of people, and it’s a reflection of Hope’s life that has helped us keep going.” Donnalley, who has chaired the gala each year, will play the role of James Bond at the 2015 gala. He said he hopes this year’s theme appeals to attendees and will coincide with a fun-filled event for a good cause. “We tried to think outside the box,” he said. “The James Bond theme fits in with the black-tie style, and people will have fun getting dressed up, I think. For me, as a football player, I enjoyed going out there and

Shelby and Stuart Stout join their daughter and Carolina Panthers coach Ron Riviera at last year’s annual March Forth With Hope Gala. Photo courtesy of Kara Harrington

competing in front of a crowd, but now it’s not something I get to do everyday. So, to be there and inspire the crowd and get them pumped up, it’s right in my wheelhouse.” The gala began 12 years ago at the Bank of America Stadium. It quickly outgrew its maximum capacity of 270 guests and moved to the Ballantyne Resort, where it can accommodate up to 350 guests. Donnalley and Stuart Stout said the foundation doesn’t focus on monetary goals for the fundraiser, but focuses instead on carrying on Hope’s name, raising awareness of a worthwhile cause and providing guests with a fun, purposeful evening. “We never set a goal because I think sometimes that defeats the purpose,” Stout said. “We’ve worked with Levine Children’s Hospital, and we’re going to work with other hospitals in the area, but our expectation is to reach a whole new level of people, new sponsors and more. Ultimately, it’s about reaching families and helping families with cancer. Unfortunately, cancer touches a lot of people. If we can help battle that, it’s very gratifying.” A big part of that awareness will come to fruition with the production and completion of ‘Hope’s Wish’ – a motion picture of Hope’s life, based off the Stouts’ book of the same name, that is currently in development. The Stouts are working with Academy Awardwinning screenplay writers Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry to write and produce the film. Stout said the production will not be a small, $2-million movie, but instead a major motion picture backed by a renowned studio. Stout traveled to Phoenix last month to meet with representatives from the national Make-A-Wish Foundation, who backed the movie. He expects the film to be in pre-production, or potentially production, by the end of the year. “Getting Make-A-Wish 100 percent behind us was a huge step,” Stout said. “The next step is taking it to a big-name actor, director or potentially a studio … Once we get a name attached, it’ll move quickly. We’re on the right pace.” Stout said ultimately the gala, movie and foundation are about sharing Hope’s story and helping other families with cancer. “The best thing we can do is get a lot of people willing to give a little,” he said. “If everyone gave a little, this foundation would continue to make a difference.” Visit www.marchforthwithhope.com for more information on the foundation and 2015 gala. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Letters to the Editor The following Letter to the Editor is in regards to the Discharge of Firearms Ordinance, set forth by the town of Matthews. Find more information on the ordinance at www.matthewsnc.gov/ Departments/Police/OrdinancesLaws.aspx.

Editor, I am a Life Scout and senior patrol leader at Boy Scout Troop 39 in Matthews. Recently, at one of our Scout meetings, we had Town Commissioner John Ross come in and discuss some current topics within Matthews as a part of that monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic: citizenship. While he was there, he mentioned there was a new revision to the Matthews town ordinance in that you now need a permit to discharge any form of hunting equipment, ranging from your standard BB gun to a bow and arrow. I then went and sat in on a town hall meeting. I was able to view in depth the process of approving permits. That night, the officer in charge of granting the permits came forth with information he had collected on the lots. He had pictures and the direction they would be shooting in. Both of the locations were for bow and arrow use in hunting deer, and they were both approved by the board.

I personally am not an avid shooter, but I was interested in this topic. I think the new laws put in place to restrict the use of bows and other weapons are great. It is not at all safe to use a bow in your neighborhood while hunting deer, yet it is a great thing to go hunting. Since Matthews is a smaller town with largely developed residential areas, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think there is as large of an issue with discharging firearms. If someone is looking to receive a permit for the discharge of a rifle, I think the officer in charge of the process should have the authority to pass or deny the permit. The part of the new law I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully agree with is the smaller things you need a permit for, like BB guns and airsoft guns. These weapons are smaller, and even though they are still dangerous, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possess the same level of threat as a bow would. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how strictly the new law will be enforced, but I believe it should only apply to weapons like firearms and bows.

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News Briefs Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anti-smoking legislation to take effect March 18

On March 18, all government-owned buildings, vehicles and property, or grounds, Education Editor Art Director in Matthews, Mint Hill, Mecklenburg Courtney Schultz Maria Hernandez County and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), will be declared â&#x20AC;&#x153;smoke-free.â&#x20AC;? News Writers A&E Editor This Mecklenburg County Board of Hannah Chronis Dee Grano Health ruling also affects Charlotte, CorneRyan Pitkin Faith Columnist lius, Davidson, Huntersville and Pineville. Crystal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman Rev. Tony Marciano All Mecklenburg County-owned parks, Sports Writer greenways and park property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the Ben Doster exception of the county golf courses and some regional parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be declared â&#x20AC;&#x153;tobacco-free,â&#x20AC;? per a Mecklenburg County ADVERTISING ordinance. Charlotte Conway Adrian Garson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smoke-freeâ&#x20AC;? is defined as â&#x20AC;&#x153;no smoking or combustible products, such as cigarettes, DISTRIBUTION cigars, cigarillos or pipes,â&#x20AC;? according to a Manager news release from Mint Hill. Mike Kochy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tobacco-freeâ&#x20AC;? is defined as â&#x20AC;&#x153;no tobacco product use, including smoking products, PUBLISHER smokeless tobacco (dip, snuff) and elecAssociate Publisher tronic cigarettes or vaping products.â&#x20AC;? Randi Trojan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reducing tobacco use will prevent chronic disease, improve our community's Founder Alain Lillie health and save money in health care costs,â&#x20AC;? read the release. Advertising: Find more information at www. adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com tobaccofreemeck.org, or call the Mecklenburg County Health Department at 980-314-9064. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly is published by the Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

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MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Green Jeans Consignment for Women & Teens will make its debut in Matthews this month.

Green Jeans has been popular among residents in the greater Charlotte area for years, according to a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years, our shoppers and consignors have suggested hosting a sale closer to the Pineville/Matthews area, but we just could not find the perfect venue,â&#x20AC;? Dana Degan, co-owner of Green Jeans Consignment, said in the release. The Matthews shopping event will take place at 1730 Matthews Township Pkwy., located across Independence Pointe Parkway from Target. The following is a schedule of shopping events: â&#x20AC;˘ March 17, a Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 to 10 p.m. (charity pre-sale, limited to 75 pre-paid shoppers) â&#x20AC;˘ March 18 and 19, a Wednesday and Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ March 20, a Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ March 21, a Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (half-price sale) â&#x20AC;˘ March 22, a Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (half-price sale) Green Jeans also invites all military personnel, active and retired, and their spouses to shop at the half-price charity pre-sale event at no charge. A valid military ID will be required at checkout. Teachers also are invited to shop early for free. Green Jeans Consignment is a semi-annual, five-day womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shopping event with sales in Matthews, SouthPark and Lake Norman. The sale features new and gentlyused name brand and designer clothing, shoes and accessories for all sizes, including maternity items. Green Jeans also donates hundreds of items to partner charities, the release said. Find more information at www. greenjeanssale.com.

signing of an agreement with DHD Ventures to expand its current design center. The business will renew its existing lease for an additional five years, per the agreement, according to a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are bulging at the seams in our current design center,â&#x20AC;? Rene Robaina, president of Home Technology Solutions, said in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to stay at our current location at the Piazza building in Matthews, but this expansion will provide us with much needed additional showroom floor space, additional offices, and lab space for equipment assembly and certifications.â&#x20AC;? The additional square footage will create a large, behind-the-scenes area where the business can assemble, interconnect, test and burn in equipment racks prior to deploying them at clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices and homes, the release said. The expansion also will allow Home Technology Solutions to update its design center by including new solutions and technologies clients are requesting, such as 4K LED displays, Dolby Atmos surround sound, keyfob access control and outdoor landscape audio solutions and more, according to the release. Home Technology Solutions was founded in 2001 and specializes in residential and commercial smart technologies designed to provide â&#x20AC;&#x153;simple use to entertainment, lifestyle, comfort and security solutions,â&#x20AC;? read the release. The Matthews-based company is headquartered at 2925 Senna Drive. Find more information at www. hometechnologysolutions.com.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between Feb. 23 and March 1, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Edgar Medina, 1200 block of Crews Road: Possession of stolen goods. Feb. 25 • Silvia Del Pilar Luscher, 2000 block of Moore Road: Driving while impaired. Feb. 26 • Justin Horton, 10000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; hit-and-run; simple misdemeanor possession. March 1 The following crimes were reported between Feb. 23 and March 1, according to the Matthews Police Department

Vehicle Break-Ins • 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Radio, tile saw and three packs of saw blades, worth $600 total, stolen in vehicle break-in. Feb. 24 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Nonforced breaking and entering into vehicle; nothing listed as stolen. Feb. 26 • 12700 block of Vinings Creek Drive: Tool bag with an assortment of hand tools, worth $1,400 total, stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $250 in damage to

side van door of vehicle. Feb. 28

Property Theft • 800 block of Park Center Drive: Black diamond mountain bike with cable lock, worth $520 total, stolen. Feb. 25 • 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: $300 iPhone 5S stolen. Feb. 25 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $80 jeans stolen from business. Feb. 25 • 343 block of West John Street: Two 14-karat gold rings, worth $4,500 total, stolen. Feb. 26

Fraud • 3000 block of Laurelwood Drive: Financial identity fraud. Feb. 24 • Environmental Cleaning Solutions, 2019 Windrow Wood Court: Attempt to pay with $663 worth of worthless checks. Feb. 25 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Attempt to use credit card without permission. Feb. 25 • 10600 block of Independence Point Parkway: Attempt to pay with $150 worthless check. Feb. 26

Vandalism/Hit-And-Run • 1800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $2,000 in damage to vehicle window in vandalism incident. Feb. 23 • Windsor Square Properties, 9949 Windsor Square Drive: $2,400 in damage to three windows. Feb. 23 • Public Storage, 10833 Monroe Road: $500 in damage to business gate. Feb. 25 • Best Buy, 2109 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $10 in damage to box hook in trespassing and vandalism incident. Feb. 27 • 200 block of Wainsley Place: $20 in damage to home mailbox. Feb. 28

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• 10000 block of Paces Avenue: Communicating threats. Feb. 23 • 1500 block of Crescent Lane: Cyberstalking. Feb. 25 • 1000 block of Elizabeth Manor Court: Simple non-physical assault. Feb. 25 • 2300 block of Kilkenney Hill Road: Simple physical assault. Feb. 28 • 14000 block of Woodfern Place: Simple physical assault. Feb. 28 • 9700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Simple physical assault. March 1

Drugs • 1400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Driving while impaired; hit-andrun with injury; possession of marijuana. March 1

marijuana. Feb. 25 • John William Lampasone, on N.C. 218: Driving while impaired; driving while license revoked. Feb. 27 • Michael Germanovich, on Quail Park Drive: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 27 • Elquan Tyrone Young, 4600 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Order for arrest – fraud. March 3

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• Walgreens, 9202 Lawyers Road: $2,600 in prescription medication stolen. Feb. 25

Fraud • 9500 block of Hitchgate Drive: Suspect left and failed to pay taxi driver. Feb. 28

Vandalism/Hit-And Run • 9100 block of Lawyers Road: $1,000 in damage done to commercial/business structures in vandalism incident; littering. March 2

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School of Theatre to take the stage for ‘Les Miserables’ by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Dr. Margaret Wrenn Goodrum believes acting is more than just words spoken on stage; she feels it’s an opportunity to cultivate an understanding of realworld issues through connecting actors and audience members with the purpose of the story. “Acting is not only enlightening (actors) about acting skills performed on stage, but also letting them look out onto the world and see how theater can make a difference,” Goodrum said. That’s why she chose the non-musical version of the play “Les Misérables” for her School of Theatre intermediate- and seniorlevel classes to perform at Matthews Playhouse. Performances take place Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m., at Fullwood Theater, part of the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. Set in the early 1800s, “Les Misérables” chronicles Jean Valjean’s journey from stealing bread to feed his starving family, to prison and life after prison, where he’s faced with the same choice – steal or start over. Valjean is saved from another stint in prison when a priest gifts him the candlesticks he’s stolen. Instead of continuing with a life of crime, Valjean transforms, builds a business, becomes mayor and saves his former

factory worker, the abused Fantine’s daughter, Cosette, from a life of destitution. All of the while, Valjean is being chased by Javert, a relentless police inspector determined to maintain law and order. Goodrum, who directs at several Charlottearea companies, said she previously directed the play and has read the novel by Victor Hugo. She said Hugo’s personal commitment to injustice compelled her to include two new characters in the play, casted as Hugo’s voice. The characters will quote Hugo and passages from the novel to emphasize the significance of social issues addressed in the play. For example, when Valjean is faced with changing his life or reverting to criminal activity, actress Emily Rheault will say, “Before him he saw two roads, both equally straight; but he did see two; and that terrified him – he who had never in his life known anything but one straight line. And bitter anguish, these two roads were contradictory.” There’s also a piece involving both Voices of Hugo, played by Rheault and Hannah Walker, where they discuss how society allows the cycle of poverty and abuse to continue. “I want the words of Victor Hugo to go into the viewers and actors consciousness … to make them think twice about passing up a homeless person,” Goodrum said, Goodrum believes a good play and good acting are synonymous with breaking barriers of understanding. She said the only way she can truly teach her students to become better

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actors is by pushing them out of their comfort zones. “Les Misérables” addresses topics that include extreme poverty, physical and sexual abuse of women, prostitution and prison life. In order to understand these issues as they relate to the story, Goodrum said she gave performers research assignments focusing on these issues and Hugo’s life philosophies. She also worked with the actors individually on character development. Goodrum, who graduated with a theater degree from North Carolina School of the Arts said, the method is “about finding the truth in what these characters are saying.” A couple of young actresses have taken on male roles in the production. Victoria Hargett, a 16-year-old Union County resident, will play Inspector Javert. “Before I even auditioned for the role, many people told me, ‘Oh, you can't be Javert, you're a girl,’ or ‘You'll never be cast, you're not manly enough.’ Nothing brought me more joy than breaking these preconceived ideas that my gender could limit my capabilities,” she said. Cailtin O’Brien, a 12-year-old Charlotte resident, will play Marius Gillenormand, Cosette’s lover. “At first I wasn't sure I wanted the role of Marius. I am a girl, and I wasn't sure I was comfortable with playing a man who is in love with a woman,” Caitlin said “... I took the chance, and I am very glad I did. To be

(Front row) Caitlin O’Brien as Marius and Kendall Quade as Marguerite, a factory worker; (Back row) Zane Bernard as Jean Valjean and Cecilia Eure also playing Marguerite. Photo courtesy of Matthews Playhouse

honest, it was a little awkward at first, but I learned that it’s all just acting.” Caitlin believes Goodrum provided the right direction to help her succeed. “She was very supportive and helped me along the way, and now I am very comfortable with the role,” Caitlin said. “I definitely grew as an actor, and I think I could accept any role in the future.” Goodrum said it’s important for actors to push through their comfort zones to be successful on stage and in life. She added, as the Valjean character has two choices, “We can make those two choices, the comfortable (or) uncomfortable … do that thing that feels uncomfortable (or) do the right thing.” Find more information and purchase tickets at www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

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identified as 22-year-old Rosool Jaleel Harrell, was found dead, while the other sustained life-threatening injuries, Aycock said. The second victim, whose name has not been released, is currently in an area hospital, in critical but stable condition, he added. Police are investigating whether the shooting in Matthews is related to an incident in northeast Charlotte, in which three people were found dead in a home on Norris Avenue two days later. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Feb. 24, a Tuesday, officers with the CharlotteMecklenburg Police Department responded to a scene in which three bodies were found in the Norris Avenue house. The deceased have since been identified as 23-year-old Jonathan Alvarado, 21-year-old Jusmar Gonzaga-Garcia and 19-year-old Mirjana Puhar, who appeared as a contestant on “America’s Next Top Model” last year. Rangel also is charged with murdering Alvarado, Gonzaga-Garcia and Puhar, police said, which raises the question as to whether the case is connected to the Matthews shooting. “(Rangel) has four counts (of firstdegree murder) pending now – three in Charlotte and the one here in Matthews,” Aycock said. “… Obviously,

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Artists Guild will host a meeting and artist demonstration on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the McDowell Arts Center. Watercolorist Richard Siegel will demonstrate his process of creating a large-scale watercolor painting, discuss his early work and how his art has evolved and display his turned-wood bowls and vessels. People are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. to view the guild’s spring show in the upstairs gallery. A social time featuring refreshments www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

we’ve got a lot of questions – Is it drugs or gang related, or both?” Two other suspects, 19-year-old Edward Sanchez and 18-yearold Emily Ann Isaacs, were arrested last week in Harris County, Edward Sanchez Texas, after Texas state troopers pulled them over for speeding and identified their car as the CMPD-flagged vehicle allegedly connected to last week’s crimes. Sanchez is charged with first-degree mur- Emily Ann Isaacs der, and Isaacs is charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, police said. Both are awaiting extradition. “We’ve still got a lot of questions,” Aycock said. “We’re waiting for that (extradition) process to unfold out there, really just waiting for word of when we can get (Sanchez and Isaacs) back here.” Anyone with information about these cases is urged to contact the criminal investigations division at 704-8475555. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly will continue to cover this story as it develops. will take place at 6:30 p.m., followed by Siegel’s demonstration at 7 p.m. The Matthews Artists Guild meets the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings are free and open to the public. Call 704-321-7275 for more information. The McDowell Arts Center is located at 123 McDowell St.

Free Iced Coffee Day at area Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants

Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants will celebrate daylight saving time by offering free iced coffee all day on Monday, March 9. “In honor of daylight (saving time), and to help guests make it through their day after losing an hour of sleep, North Carolina Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants are helping guests spring forward with a ‘Free Iced Coffee Day,’” the business said in a news release. Guests can receive a free 16-ounce cup of freshly brewed iced coffee, which is double brewed “to ensure full flavor with every cup,” according to a news release. The offer is limited to one cup per customer. Dunkin’ Donuts has two locations in Matthews – at 9005 E. Independence Blvd. and 3114 Fincher Farm Road, suite 14 – and one location in Mint Hill, at 7001 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, suite A. Find more information at www. dunkindonuts.com.

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Middle-schoolers battle it out over book knowledge by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Matthews and Mint Hill middle school book lovers put their knowledge to the test on Tuesday, March 3, at the regional Battle of the Books competition at Jay M. Robinson Middle School. Battle of the Books, or BOB, is a middle school reading competition, where students read from a list of 27 selected books, then test their knowledge of details of those books. The competition is a nationwide event that began with a radio station in the 1940s, said Jackie Simpson, the Middle School BOB coordinator for Region 6, which encompasses 10 counties including Mecklenburg and Union counties. The North Carolina Association of School Libraries started sponsoring the competition in the 1990s, and the North Carolina School Library Media Association became a sponsor in 2000. A state committee of media coordinators is responsible for selecting the competition’s books for the state each year. “You get a bunch of librarians together, and they can be passionate about books,” said Simpson, who also serves on the committee and as the library/media services coordinator for Union County Public Schools.

Simpson has served on the state committee for about six years and started her participation in the competition as a media coordinator at Porter Ridge Middle School in Union County. The committee picks books from various genres for the 27-book list, including stories focusing on a variety of cultures and time periods. “Our purpose (on the committee) is to get (middle-schoolers) to read, and to read a variety of genres,” Simpson said. At the competition, a team of students (maximum of 12) answers details about the selected books in 12-question rounds that alternate with each team. Every team competes against every other team, so the number of rounds varies by the number of teams present, Simpson said. The teams accumulate points per question answered correctly. Winners of the regional competitions advance to the state level. “It’s really incredible what they can remember about these books,” she said. Simpson feels the student benefits go beyond receiving new knowledge. “A lot of times, the participants are not typically your athletes who get recognition. (These students) are not recognized for this sort of thing, but this gives them a chance to shine,” she said.

“It gives the quieter, more scholarly child a chance to compete in something.” Simpson added students learn compassion and empathy through the competition and the books they read. Area media specialists agree with Simpson’s testament about the competition’s benefits. “This program’s purpose is to instill a love of books in these students and give them the confidence to compete,” Crestdale Middle School’s BOB team coach Peggy Lepsig said in an email. Lepsig also said, several days leading up to the competition, the students were excited to compete at the regional level. Crestdale’s team included Imani Appleton-Renfro, Linh Duong, Brianna Hemmerling, Ali Jaafar, Marnie Kastorian, Savannah Lewis, Rachel Patterson, Owen Phoenix-Flood, Samad Rangoonwala, Samiya Rangoonwala and Thomas Wheeler. April Wells, media specialist and BOB coach at Mint Hill Middle School, feels the competition helps students learn to work as a team to be successful. “Usually, not one student reads all the books, and I think that (teamwork is) an important skill that gets overlooked,” Wells said.

Wells has coached the team each year since the school opened 12 years ago. She said the 12-member team’s success typically depends on the mix of students on the team, and she’s still looking for the winning formula. A new tactic she used this year was researching some of the books to learn more about their plots and histories. Wells hopes to continue using research as a preparation tool for future teams. Wells continues to participate in the program because she believes it’s a “great program” that exposes students to readings they might not select on their own. “There are so many accolades for sports teams, and the kids that love books don’t get as much recognition,” she said said. Throughout the years of competing, she’s seen students come out of their shell and enjoy “being nerds.” “They seem to find it awesome that they’re nerds and love that they’re nerds,” Wells said. “It’s awesome that they can be vocal about liking reading even when it might not be the ‘cool thing.’” The winning students at the regional competition will compete in the state competition in May.

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Carmel Christian School’s lower school celebrated 100 days of school with a variety of “100-themed” activities on the 100th day of school. Photo courtesy of Carmel Christian School

Butler students earn awards at scholastic art competition MATTHEWS – A handful of Butler High School students earned top marks at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Two students earned Gold Keys; eight students earned Silver Keys, with some earning multiple keys; and three students earned Honorable Mentions, according to the school’s newsletter. The Gold Key winners will compete at the national level in New York. The following students earned awards: Shelby Baker, Gold Key; Diana Chesnok, Silver Key; Summer Thomas, Silver Key; Elona Kavesnikova, Silver Key; Diana Dovalina, Silver Key; Kathryn Wright, two Silver Keys, a Silver Art portfolio and three Honorable Mentions; Nathanael Gunson, Honorable Mention for photography and art portfolio and Gold Key; Trent Beard, two Silver Keys; Kevin Thach, Silver Key; and Jaazaniah Lewis, Honorable Mention. Independence’s ‘Guy and Dolls’ postponed MINT HILL – Independence High School’s “Guys and Dolls” performance will be postponed to March 20 to 22, Friday to Sunday. The show was set for Feb. 26 to 28, but a postponement was set due to wintery weather delays the past two weeks. The show will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students at the door. Independence High School is located at 1967 Patriot Drive. Matthews Elementary shows appreciation for staff MATTHEWS – Matthews Elementary School hosted Staff Appreciation Week last week, from Feb. 23 to 27, to give back to teachers and staff. On Feb. 23, students brought in thank you notes and positive Post-It notes to tape on teachers’ doors; on Feb. 24, students created a class bouquet by bringing in flowers or purchasing some in the school’s lobby; on www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Feb. 25, students replenished their teachers’ survival kit by bringing in board games, books and other needed school supplies; and, on Feb. 26, students brought in gift cards for their teachers. Matthews Elementary is located at 200 McDowell Ave. in downtown Matthews. Independence welcomes rising ninthgraders MINT HILL – Independence High School will host “Patriots on Parade” on Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for rising ninth-grade students who will attend the school next year. School departments and organizations will host displays to provide students and their parents with information about Independence. Contact 980-343-6900 for more information. Independence is located at 1967 Patriot Drive. Matthews assistant principal named principal at Highland MATTHEWS – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education named Shalan Fry, Matthews Elementary School’s assistant principal, the new principal of Highland Renaissance Academy during its Feb. 24 meeting. Fry had served as assistant principal at Matthews Elementary since 2014 and was dean of students and kindergarten-throughsecond-grade academic facilitator at the school from 2011 to 2013. Shalan Fry Fry also served as academic facilitator at Hickory Grove and Devonshire elementary schools. She earned a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York College at Geneseo. She holds master’s degrees in literacy from Queens University of Charlotte and in education leadership from Winthrop University. Providence to host ‘Panthers on the Prowl’ Providence High School will host the “Panthers on the Prowl” for rising ninthgraders and their parents in the school auditorium on March 19, a Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. “Panthers on the Prowl” is an orientation to Providence to provide information about the differences between middle school and high school, specific curriculum highlights for ninth-graders, a look at electives students might want to consider, as well as clubs, sports and fine arts extracurricular options, according to a news release. Parking will be available in the student parking lot, located to the right of the school. Families are asked to bring a course request card, which is set to be distributed by middle school counselors in the area prior to March 19.

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is one of the North Carolina schools that will participate in the month’s events. The school’s band ensembles will perform a free, public MIOSM performance on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, located at 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive. “It’s a call to let the general public know about music education,” Norman Maneri, Rocky River band teacher, said. Rocky River has participated in the music month since the school opened in 2010. “It’s cool because we (Maneri and herself) got to start the program and we got to decide what traditions” the school keeps, said Megan Morris, Rocky River’s orchestra teacher. Rocky River students attempt to top each year’s participation in the event, Morris added. Some students perform their instruments throughout the school day or during lunch periods. “Every year, students just want to do more,” she said. “It shows how it’s increasing the impact of music throughout the school.” Both Maneri and Morris said music education teaches students various skills they can use beyond the band room, such as respect for others, time

management and working as a team. “Studies have shown students who study music score higher on standardized tests and (perform better) in college and in ‘the real world,’” Maneri said, adding students gain a “team concept.” The two teachers feel MIOSM helps encourage music education programs in area districts. “Our administration has been extremely supportive of all of our programs,” Maneri said. “Charlotte (area) schools are very supportive of all the fine arts. We are thankful for what (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) does.” However, some school districts are not given the same opportunities. “I know that a lot of surrounding counties do not have orchestra programs, but I know that CMS has them in most of their schools,” Morris said. “They don’t get the different instrumentation that is offered here.” The two teachers hope to continue highlighting the importance of music education each year with MIOSM. “Our goal is to make sure that we have a striving music department here,” Maneri said. “A lot of attention is put on athletics, but there are students in our classes that do an outstanding job, and we want our students to get that recognition.”

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Faith

Real Help

“It’s not smart to spray Windex on the inside of a windshield when it’s 27 degrees outside”

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When it comes to changing the oil in my car, I am hardcore about having it changed on time. While I’m on the dime with oil changes, one thing I ignore is the inside of my windshield. Rev. Tony It starts off nice Marciano and clean and then gradually gains a slight film. I can wipe it with a napkin, but that only helps for a short time. I’ll do that a few more times until I finally break down and grab the Windex. My excuse this time was I couldn’t find the Windex. The day I found it, I knew what my task would be. At 6 a.m. the next morning, I stepped into my car and sprayed Windex on the inside of the windshield. I was proud because

I was finally addressing something I had procrastinated over. After spraying the Windex, I took a paper towel to wipe the glass. A funny thing happened on the way to cleaning it – the Windex had frozen. I wiped and wiped, but nothing came off. I had to take my fingernails and scrape the inside of the windshield so I could drive. Later that day, when it was in the 50-degree range, I sprayed Windex again. This time it didn’t freeze; this time I was able to clean the windshield. Boy, did I feel stupid. I knew in my mind the outside of the windshield would be 27 degrees, but I didn’t consider the inside also would be 27 degrees. There are things that appear wise, but really aren’t. There was the time my sister was working at a camp in the mountains. I took some friends to go visit her. We were traveling at night and missed the entrance to the camp. I was only 18 years old and had a little more than one year of driving experience. I decided to make a three-point

turn on a pitch-black country road, rather than drive a little further down to turn around in a driveway. However, there was a problem with this decision – there was a stone wall on both sides of the road. I was driving a 1968 Plymouth Fury, and the car was huge. Trying to make a three-point turn with that battleship was not going to be done quickly. I angled the car perpendicular to the road when suddenly a car was coming from the other direction. I couldn’t make the three-point turn fast enough because the walls on both sides of the road had me penned in. I thought the two small side marker lights would alert the other driver that I had blocked both lanes on that dark country road. My friend in the back seat braced for impact. I was trying as fast as I could to turn the car around, but the two walls prevented me from having the space I needed. Thankfully, the other driver saw my car and slammed on his brakes. He didn’t hit us. There’s a saying that appears twice

in the Bible – in Proverbs 14:12 and again in Proverbs 16:25. The verses read, “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” We don’t like to ask the counsel of others. We think we have all the answers. If I had asked my friend in the backseat, who had three more years of driving experience than I had, what he thought I should do, he would have told me to keep driving until we found a safe place to turn around. He had more years and miles under his belt. Had I asked and also listened to his counsel, the potential accident would not have occurred. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well, my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www.charlotterescuemission.org for more information.

CMPD Animal Care & Control

Orphaned Animals Available for Ad❤ption Name: Smoke ID: A1031693 Breed Mix: Lab Age: 3 years Weight: 48 lbs Sex: Neutered Male Date of Arrival: 2/3/15 (Abandoned) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

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Smoke is a gentle soul who would really prefer to be the King of a quiet castle. Being a little on the fearful side he’ll need an understanding owner who will take things slow and allow Smoke to adjust to his new home. He can get along with other dogs but really just wants to lay at your feet. He is currently in our Train to Adopt program and learning new obedience tricks. If you are interested in meeting him, come to the shelter. He’s a VIP: Only $10 to adopt! CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the ﬁrst Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road Page 16 • March 5 to 11, 2015 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly

Name: Charlie ID: A1086113 Breed Mix: Shorthair Age: 2 years Weight: 9 lbs Sex: Neutered Male Date of Arrival: 2/15/15 (Stray) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

CHARLIE

Secret Admirer “When it comes to relationships, I’m very level-headed. I don’t leap in paws ﬁrst, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then I’ll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me but I’ll be thinking a lot of you!”

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faith & Religion News & Notes

Evangelist to speak at Clear Creek Baptist MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clear Creek Baptist Church will host speaker Dr. Bailey Smith at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, and at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. Smith is a renowned evangelist and the former president of the SouthernÂ Baptist Convention. He grew up in Dallas, Texas, in the 1940s and 1950s, as the son of a Baptist preacher, according to his website. Ginger Headen, outreach support for Clear Creek Baptist, called Smith â&#x20AC;&#x153;a formidable figureâ&#x20AC;? and said in an email Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;eloquent speaking skills have proven him to be one of the Baptistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; more popular preachers.â&#x20AC;? Headen said this is the first time Smith has spoken at Clear Creek, and his message will be titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pointing the Way.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an honor for our little church to host him,â&#x20AC;? she said in the email. Call 704-545-6608 or email clearcreekchurch@ymail.com for more information. Clear Creek Baptist is located at 9015 Ferguson Road.

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Summer Camp Guide AMERICAN GIRL CAMP BROADWAY BOOT CAMP SPORTS CAMPS STEM CAMP AND MUCH MORE!

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Setting their sights on summer Siskey YMCA preps for 2015 camps by Josh Whitener news@matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Winter isn’t over yet, but local organizations are already looking two seasons ahead as they prepare to welcome area kids and teenagers to camp this summer. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s biweekly summer camp guide, which runs through the end of April, is offering community members a preview of area summer camps. This week’s guide features a look at some programs taking place at the Siskey YMCA this summer. Email news@matthewsminthill weekly.com with suggestions for editorial content for summer camps.

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Siskey YMCA to offer a variety of day camps MATTHEWS – The Siskey Family YMCA will offer a variety of day camps for all ages, focusing on everything from art and crafts to performing, climbing and animals. Registration for Siskey YMCA camps opened to the public on Feb. 15, and the center will host summer camp open houses on March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m., and April 25 and May 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. both days. Families can register online at www. ymcacharlotte.org/programs/daycamp. Payment must be submitted in full or as a deposit at the time of registration, and parents must complete a registration packet and provide immunization dates when registering. All Siskey YMCA summer day camps are located at the Hemby Program Center, located at 9760 Happy Valley Drive in Charlotte, near Matthews. Email websupport@ymcacharlotte.org for more information. (see Summer Camp Guide on page 19)

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Tu i t i o n - F r e e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l

Weekly Campus Tours

Admissions Open House

Tuesdays @ 10am &Thursdays @ 1pm

7pm-8pm - March 10th & 24th

Please visit our website or give us a call to sign-up. Campus tours allow visitors an inside view into our school day. You will be able to get a sneak peek of students in class, changing classes and get a feel for what a normal day at QGHS is like for students. Please allow 45 minutes for your walking tour. Students are welcome to participate in the tour.

Come explore our campus and see why Queen’s Grant could be the right choice for you!

Apply Now to Secure Your Seat!

Queen’s Grant High School follows the Common Core Curriculum. We do this in an environment that nurtures the student’s desire to learn while holding students ﬁrmly accountable in both academics and discipline. We seek to foster passion for learning and to equip college bound students with the tools for academic success. At Queen’s Grant High School our teachers and administrators are committed to the integrity of the learning environment and are always seeking ways to enhance and uphold the priceless opportunities that occur upon that stage. Queen’s Grant High School is a place of great opportunity for highly motivated students and actively involved parents.

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Safe Learning Environment Family Friendly Atmosphere Competitive Athletic Program Providing a choice in education that nurtures learning • Small Class Settings • AP Courses • Honors Courses

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Summer Camp Guide CE NT R A L

Summer Camp Guide (continued from page 18)

CAMP EAGLE ROCK

Camp Eagle Rock 2015 session dates and themes include: • Session 1, “Wild Wild West” – June 15 to 19 • Session 2, “Animation” – June 22 to 26 • Session 3, “America” – June 29 to July 3 • Session 4, “Carnival” – July 6 to 10 • Session 5, “When I Grow Up” – July 13 to 17 • Session 6, “International” – July 20 to 24 • Session 7, “Fairytale” – July 27 to 31 • Session 8, “Eagle Rock’s Got Talent” – Aug. 3 to 7 • Session 9, “Superhero” – Aug. 10 to 14 • Session 10, “Sports Fanatic” – Aug. 17 to 21 The following age-specific programs will be offered as part of Camp Eagle Rock:

Trekkers

Age group: 5 to 6 years old (rising kindergarteners) This structured, full-day camp introduces Trekkers to recreational swimming, field games, arts and crafts, story time, playground time, singing and more.

STEM C OM M U NIT Y

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Siskey Family YMCA’s age-specific Camp Eagle Rock sessions will offer a variety of activities for kids of all ages this summer. Photo courtesy of Siskey YMCA’s Facebook page

Pathfinders

Age group: 6 to 7 years old (rising firstgraders) Pathfinders will explore a variety of ageappropriate dynamic activities including recreational swimming, nature, field sports, singing, arts and crafts, group time, playground and parachute play.

Beat summer boredom with CPCC’s STEM Summer Experience! Our camps are perfect for rising 3rd – 12th grade students, and include among others: • • • • • • • •

Discoverers

Age group: 7 to 8 years old (rising second- and third-graders) Discoverers will participate in a more progressive program, which allows children to explore challenging camp activities, including archery, nature, riflery, field sports, arts and crafts, swimming and a low ropes teambuilding course.

Build Your Own Mini Dragster Build Your Own Smart Clothing Brick Mania Computer Crimes Build Your Own 3D Printer No Boys Allowed! All Girls Maker Camp Culinary Camp Teen Court Challenge

*To view our complete list of new and returning camps, visit

www.STEMSummerExperience.com today!

Have you found a summer camp that offers campers FUN while l media, including drawing, painting, puppets, etc.? CPCC 16442

Since 1987, Camp Eagle Rock has offered a traditional camp experience in the Charlotte community. Ten weeklong sessions will take place from June 15 to Aug. 21 and cost $205 for YMCA members and $265 for nonmembers. Drop-off will begin at 7 a.m., and pick-up will end at 6:30 p.m.

P I E D M O NT

(see Summer Camp Guide on page 21)

Enroll Your Kids for

Vet Camp 2015 Week-long camps from June 15th-August 21st 8:45-1:15pm Daily! Rising 2nd-5th Graders & 6th-8th Graders Kids will get hands-on experience Dr. Burtis demonstrating the Surgical Laser

Campers will:

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Registration opening soon -- We will 601 N. Church St. - Waxhaw email you an invitation. Also accepting New Clients - Call Today to Make an Appointment 704.843.2269 or visit www.WaxhawAnimalHospital.com www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

MHA SUMMER ARTS CAMP

Classes will be offered from 9am-Noon for the younger kids (ages 6-10) And 1pm-4pm for the older ones (11+)

Dates

Time

June 22- 26 June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 20-24 July 27-31 July 27-31 August 3-7 August 3-7

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Theme

Mila Antonyuk Mixed Media Pam Shook & Mila A. Mixed Media Jeremiah Ray Storytelling/Comic Art Pamela Shook Puppets Jeremiah Ray Storytelling/Superheroes Pamela Shook Art Around the World Jeremiah Ray Pen & Ink Mila Antonyuk Mixed Media Pam Shook & Mila A. Mixed Media David McGee Mobiles David McGee Mobiles

EARLY REGISTRATION: by May 31st will be $155 per week. After May 31st: Tuition will be $165 per week. Registration is available online or at Mint Hill Arts Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • March 5 to 11, 2015 • Page 19

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Different Camps to Choose From!

Kids love our STEAM summer camps! Featuring hands-on minds-on activities in Art & Science: chemistry, biology, digital arts, art, robotics, veterinary medicine, forensics, food science, technology, paleontology, engineering, astronomy, oceanography, video game making, medicine & special effects.

Build & Program Robots Special Effects & Movie Making Team Building Activities See How Science Works in the Real World

Ages 4-5 I’m a Builder I’m a Chemist I’m a Movie Maker

I’m a Paleontologist I’m a Science Explorer I’m a Toy Inventor

Ages 6-9 All Things (Potter) Magical & Mystical Dive into Oceanography Future Physician Future Robot Creator Scientific Whiz Kids Space Engineer

Draw, Paint, Sculpt Animation, Cartooning 3D Mixed Media Team Building Activities

Stop Motion Explosion Super Weather Investigator Surfin’ Pacific Islands Art Time Traveler Video Game Developer Young Robot Builder

Ages 9-15

Just the Facts! Camps operate Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm Cost per week: $245 and up Pre - Camp begins at 8:00am: $25/week Post - Camp ends at 5:30pm: $35/week

Adventures in Cartooning Chefology CSI I - Talking Bones CSI II-Crime Scenes Talk Deep Space Robotics RPG Video Game Developer

Emergency Medical Tech Emergency Vet Tech I Emergency Vet Tech II Robot Builder Robot Developer Special Effects & Movie Making

2015 camp locations

Bethany Church - June 15-26

4301 Beulah Church Rd., Weddington, NC 28104

United Faith Christian Academy - July 6-24 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

British Int’l School of Charlotte - July 27-August 14 7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277

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Summer Camp Guide (continued from page 19)

The costs for this camp will be announced at a later date.

Navigators

Day Camp (A.M.)

Age group: 9 to 10 years old (rising fourth- and fifth-graders) Navigators will experience a variety of fresh challenges, such as the 40-foot Challenge Tower, low ropes course, teambuilding, archery, riflery, field sports, arts and crafts, recreational swimming and more. Campers also will have the opportunity to participate in electives and optional field trips based on the weekly camp theme.

Trailblazers

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Calendar 3.7.15 Saturday 10:30 a.m. Prolific Pens - Writing Workshop

Writers of all skills and levels are encouraged to join the Mint Hill Writers Group to do some writing, share their work, meet other local amateur writers and exchange ideas. The event is free, but attendees must register. Contact the Mint Hill Library Reference Desk Staff at 704-4165200, option 4, or register online at www.cmlibrary.org/ programs/programListing.asp. Community Room, Mint Hill Library, 6840 MatthewsMint Hill Road, Mint Hill

3.9.15 Monday 10 a.m. Got Breastfeeding Questions?

La Leche League of Matthews will answer questions on breastfeeding to local mothers. Meetings are informal, and all women are welcome to come and bring their children. La Leche League meets the second Monday of every month. The event is free, and pre-registration is not required. Contact Charlene at 704-847-5845 for more information. Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Mint Hill

3.17.15 Tuesday 4 p.m. Matthews Shamrock Crawl

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People looking for a place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Matthews are invited to enjoy the festivities during the Shamrock Crawl in historic downtown Matthews. All stops will be within walking distance from one another. Attendees should start by visiting Carolina Beer Temple to receive a map and T-shirt, free of charge. Then, they can “crawl” to several other locations, including Black Chicken Wine Cellar, Beantown Tavern, Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Kristophers Sports Bar and 105 Cigar Co., to enjoy music, food, drink and cigar specials. People also are encouraged to look for the “Irish Ambassador” (Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor) to be entered into a drawing. Find more information at the event’s Facebook page, “Matthews Shamrock Crawl.”

Carolina Beer Temple, 131 Matthews Station St., 1C, Matthews 3.18.15 Wednesday Low-Cost Feline Neuter

Fullwood Animal Hospital will offer a low-cost feline neuter clinic for male cats only. Rabies vaccinations must be current, and a discounted rabies vaccine will be offered if needed. Call 704-545-2235 to make an appointment, as space is limited. The neuter procedure costs $60, cash only. Another

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3.20.15 Friday 2 to 4 p.m. Geocaching 101

This class will teach participants how to find “hundreds of hidden treasures in (the) community” with a GPS device or smartphone while hiking the Four Mile Creek Greenway. It also will teach and prepare attendees to find geocaches of all shapes and sizes on their own. Participants will receive a free treasure to track as it travels the globe. A $5 registration is required, and the event is open to attendees 7 years old and older. Register at www. matthewsfun.org/NaturePrograms/tabid/201/Default. aspx. Attendees should bring water and wear clothes that can get dirty.

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3.21.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Operation Medicine Drop

The Mint Hill Police Department is gearing up for its Operation Medicine Drop, scheduled for two locations in town – Harris Teeter, off Brighton Park Drive, and Walgreens, off Lawyers Road.

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Calendar Operation Medicine Drop gives people a chance to drop off unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines to be disposed of properly by law enforcement officers. This keeps medicines out of the water and sewer system, as well as out of the hands of children or people who might abuse the medications. Contact Officer Zaida Agudo with the Mint Hill Police Department at 704-545-1085 for more information. Harris Teeter, 7036 Brighton Park Drive, Mint Hill Walgreens, 9202 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

3.23.15 Monday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. One-day trip to Cherokee Casino

The American Legion Post 235 will offer a daylong trip to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, North Carolina. The Legion will provide transportation, departing from Matthews at 7 a.m. and arriving to the casino at 10:30 a.m. The vehicles will leave from Harrah’s at 5 p.m. to be back in Matthews at 8 p.m. The cost for the trip is $60, which includes a $40 gambling voucher and round-trip transportation. Payments need to be made no later than March 16, a Monday. Checks should be made payable to: American Legion Post 235, P.O. Box 3367, Matthews, NC 28106. Contact Darius Wallace at dariuswa11ace@yahoo.com or 704-409-8983 for more information. Matthews-Independence Pointe Park & Ride 9814 Independence Pointe Pkwy., Matthews

3.28.15 Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. Line Dancing for Babies to support March of Dimes

The Tau Theta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will host a Line Dancing for Babies as a fundraiser for March of Dimes, a nonprofit with the mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Ticket donations are $10 and can purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/2ndannual-line-dancing-for-babies-tickets15108828914?aff=eac2, or at the door on the day of the event. Email tauthetazetachapterpm@gmail.com for more information.

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The Y Challenge is a month-long initiative providing an opportunity for people to energize their workout routine, try something new or simply receive extra 3.25.15 motivation to meet their fitness goals. Wednesday Workout tracking with stickers will be 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. made available on the Y Challenge board. Computer Basics Bonus stickers will be given to those who This class is designed for people with little participate in weekly mini-challenges, with or no previous computer experience. Learn the chance to win prizes. Registration is free to use the keyboard and mouse, and and currently open, and people who register experience a basic overview of computer will receive a free T-shirt. Weekly emails will terms and concepts. be sent to boost focus and inspiration. The event is free. Contact Mint Hill Library Visit the Sales and Service Center or register Reference Desk Staff at 704-416-5200, online at www.register.ymcacharlotte.org/ option 4, for more information. Default.aspx?TabID=314 Contact the Siskey Fitness Center at 704Internet Lab, Mint Hill Library, 6840 716-4217 for more information. Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Providence basebalL enters 2015 by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Images of lunch pales and hard hats come to mind when trying to find ways to describe Providence’s workmanlike approach to the diamond. Danny Hignight, who enters his 11th season as the Panthers’ head coach, doesn’t read the press clippings and believes his players aren’t caught up in seeing their names in the newspaper, despite lofty preseason expectations. The Panthers are led by North Carolina signee senior pitcher/shortstop Josh Hiatt and junior third baseman Jake Holtzapple, who is verbally committed to North Carolina. Hiatt is a Louisville Slugger preseason first team All-American, while Holtzapple is a Louisville Slugger preseason second team All-American. It’s difficult for teams with that kind of talent not to get caught up in the praise and publicity. Providence finished last season ranked No. 44 in Max Preps, final XCellent 50 National Baseball Rankings after going 26-6 and advancing to the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A state semifinals, where the Panthers were eliminated by West Forsyth in a two-game sweep (losses 10-5 and 2-1). After another wildly successful season, Hignight and his team begin the 2015 campaign surrounded with high expectations and a target on their backs – but he said that’s how they like it. “I think expectations are what you make of them,” Hignight said. “Obviously we’ve set a standard and we have our goals within our clubhouse, which is the most important thing for us, but outside expectations are what they are. I would rather have those expectations put on us than not.

“Our goals are fairly simple. We want to play together and play hard and be one as a family. Those are our goals every day.” Hignight added winning games and championships tend to fall in place if they accomplish their goals of playing hard and together. “You hear it a lot in sports, but it’s so true,” Hignight said. “You can’t attain those if you don’t attain the main things we’re trying to do. I know that sounds very vanilla, but that’s just where we are as a program. I just show up and do my job and that’s what I expect my players to do too.” Hiatt said his goal for Providence is to win the state championship, while working hard and getting better every day, but the Panthers have a tough road ahead before they reach the postseason. Their schedule is highlighted with a trip to the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary for the International Prospect Series (March 26 to 28), which is put together by Major League Baseball. Providence will

READY TO WORK face the International All-Star Prospects (March 28), which is a collection of high school-aged players from Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Panama and Venezuela. Providence’s schedule also features a murderous slate of local foes stacked with the likes of Olympic (March 6 and March 31), Ardrey Kell (March 17 and April 21), South Meck (March 24 and April 28), Charlotte Catholic (March 27 and April 30), Independence (April 4 and 16) and Butler on April 23. “That will be a tremendous test for us,” Highnight said. “I really, really like our schedule. It’s going to be a test to how mentally tough we are and physically tough we are as a club.” Just like every season, Providence is up for the challenge. The 6-foot, 180-pound Hiatt finished last year with a 9-3 pitching record, 2.14 ERA, .321 batting average, 27 hits, five doubles, two triples, two homeruns and 21 RBIs. Holtzapple, a solid 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, recorded a .368 batting average, 32 hits, eight doubles, one triple, one homerun and 30 RBIs last season. “Josh is a special kid [with] tremendous projectability on the mound

and at the plate,” Hignight said. “I think he’s a good teammate and puts a smile on people’s faces. “He works extremely hard. Jake Holtzapple is the same way. Jake’s a little more low-keyed than Josh is, but they just go out and make plays. [North Carolina’s] coach [Mike] Fox, coach [Scott] Jackson and [Scott] Forbes – they’re getting two great players over the next two years from us.” Hiatt’s best pitches are his four-seam and two-seam fastballs, while his top offspeed pitch is his curve ball. He moves to shortstop when he’s not on the mound. “Senior leadership for me is a big thing, because Coach expects the best out of all the seniors, so [when I’m] with the infielders [I’m] helping everybody communicate,” Hiatt said. “The big thing is being vocal out there, communicating everything and then on the mound leading by example with everything I do.” Hiatt and Holtzapple may be the headliners but they’re surrounded by a strong group of seniors: catcher Andrew Fishel (signed with Ohio State), pitcher Austin Leonard (signed with Davidson), outfielder Andrew Moritz (signed with UNCGreensboro) and first baseman Trevor Rhyne (signed with Catawba). “We’ve got great senior leadership,” Hignight said. “They’re not flashy. I would consider them a group of grinders. They want to compete and they want to push each other, which is really, really important. “I’m not so sure they’re caught up in whether or not they win individual awards. That family sense we try to portray here is important, and I think they buy into that as well. I think they see the importance of that.” The Panthers host Olympic on March 6.

Josh Hiatt will lead the always-good Panthers from the mound this season before beginning his career at North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Danny Hignight

Myers Park upends Butler by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Myers Park lost the two previous meetings with Butler by a combined 19 points, but overcame its nemesis when it mattered most to defeat the Bulldogs, 67-66, in overtime in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state playoffs. “It was a great high school basketball game,” Butler coach Myron Lowery said. “They did a great job. They made more plays than we did.”

Bulldog junior guard RaeQuan Scott, who scored 30 points, had an opportunity to send Butler to the fourth round, but missed the first of three free throws with two seconds remaining in regulation before he made the next two to put the game into overtime. Scott had another chance to give Butler the win when he got the ball with less than one second left in overtime. He drove the lane, tripped over a Mustang defender, but managed to get a shot up that rolled off the front of the rim.

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Senior forward Artur Labinowicz scored 21 points for Butler, which finishes the season 23-4 (11-1 Southwestern 4A to win the league). “They all bought in, they all loved what we were doing,” Lowery said. “I have two fabulous assistants, and it became one big family.” Butler surpassed last season’s 20-7 record (10-3 Southwestern 4A to finish second in the league) and second round state playoff appearance after losing two NCAA Division I guards Matthew Fisher-Davis (Vanderbilt) and Giovanni Mack (Texas Southern) and athletic guard Leito Holloway, who transferred to

Rocky River for his senior year. “I’m really pleased,” Lowery said. “The kids have been phenomenal. We got a lot of talent in the sophomore, junior pool, so I feel good for the next year or two. “I’ve been on the top. I’ve been on the bottom. I’ve struggled winning games. I’ve been right in the middle, but this was truly the most enjoyable basketball season I’ve had a chance to coach. It was a really fun group to coach. I got into coaching for seasons like this.” Myers Park (16-11, 7-5 Southwestern 4A to finish third in the league) advances to play West Charlotte in the fourth round. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Providence Day School wins sixth consecutive state championship Winning has become a way of life for Providence Day girls basketball. The Chargers beat top-seeded Rabun Gap, 36-29, to win its sixth consecutive N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Assocation Class 3A state championship and finish with a 27-3 record (10-0 Charlotte Independent Schools Conference to win the league) on Feb. 28. Providence Day coach Josh Springer said people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how hard it is to win one state championship. It was especially difficult

to duplicate that level of success after losing McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-American forward Jatarie White, who currently plays for South Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have special players and we do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; high character people, great families, great assistant coaches, great support from the school administration, kids that buy into a vision and mission every year,â&#x20AC;? Springer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just roll out the ball and hope to be here on Feb. 28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m absurdly humbled and proud. This is a really fun group. The kids really bought into what we want to do, which is we always want to defend and rebound and play harder than everybody and then they bought into their roles.â&#x20AC;?

Freshman point guard Kennedy Boyd, who was held scoreless in the first meeting with Rabun Gap, a 50-42 loss on Dec. 13, scored a team-high 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists in the Chargers win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She controlled the game,â&#x20AC;? Springer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She hit big shots for us early. She hit a three-pointer to start the game and to start the third quarter and made key free throws down the stretch.â&#x20AC;? Sophomore forward Janelle Bailey also played a significant role for Providence Day with 10 points, six rebounds and one steal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got down a few in the first quarter,â&#x20AC;? Springer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bulldog, and I mean that in the biggest compliment. She wants to go strong to the basket. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unbelievably aggressive. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passionate. She rebounds ferociously on both ends of the floor.â&#x20AC;? The Chargers only lose one senior in Dani Brown, who Springer said was the heart and soul of the team and an outstanding defender. Once again, Providence Day appears poised and prepared to continue its dominance next season and for yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to come.

LeMay chooses Charlotte

Providence Day girls basketball team won its sixth consecutive NCISAA championship on Feb. 28. Ben Doster/MMHW photo

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