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Volume 8, Number 11 • March 12 to 18, 2015

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Irish spirit coming to downtown Matthews Businesses to participate in inaugural Shamrock Crawl for St. Patrick’s Day by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Visitors to downtown Matthews can add a little Irish flavor to their holiday next week through the inaugural Matthews Shamrock Crawl. The event, slated for Tuesday, March 17, will include discounted drinks, food items and more from seven different downtown businesses: Carolina Beer Temple, 105 Cigar Co., Black Chicken Wine Cellar, Mojo Cycles, Beantown Tavern, Moe’s Original Bar B Que and Kristophers Sports Bar & Restaurant. Additional businesses have signed on as sponsors and, though the event isn’t directly affiliated with the town’s newly formed Red Brick Partnership, a downtown merchants’ group, a number of sponsors and participating businesses are (see Shamrock Crawl on page 5)

Town board meeting addresses infrastructure by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Matthews Board of Commissioners met on Monday, March 9, to address several issues concerning commercial and town infrastructure. The board of commissioners approved a public hearing date for rezoning Matthews Church of God, in the consent agenda; discussed the need to replace cracking concrete at Matthews Fire Stations 1 and 2; and talked about traffic issues at South Trade Street and Chesney Glen Drive, during Town Manager Hazen Blodgett’s report.

Rezoning Matthews Church of God Matthews Church of God’s property is currently listed as two different zones, one listed for singlefamily housing with a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet and the other is listed for industrial building under conditional use. The church’s senior pastor, Rick Brackett, said the church previously had a parsonage on site, but that property was removed in late 2007. He said that’s why the parcel was broken up into two zoning categories. The church requested the church parcel be rezoned as combined residential/industrial conditional use with a minimum of 2 acres. Brackett said

this classification makes more sense by pulling it altogether. If the rezoning classification is approved, these conditions will allow the church to install an electronic sign and build on to their parking lot. Brackett said they were already interested in raising money for the sign when they realized the property needed to be rezoned, which led to the rezoning request. He said if approved, the church hopes to have Stewart Signs, of Sarasota, Florida, build a 4-footby-8-foot electronic sign that will cost approximately $20,000. The sign would face East John Street. (see Infrastructure on page 11)

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Dash for Down Syndrome helps CMS serve special needs students Annual fundraising 5K race scheduled for March 21 by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte (DSAGC) will host its third 3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K race, starting at Blakeney Professional Center at 8:30 a.m. on March 21. This run raises money for DSAGC’s educational program, Together in Education (TiE). Stephanie Cook, DSAGC education director, said the organization’s educational programs cost $84,000 annually, which comes primarily from the 3-2-1 Dash. “Having these events is essential,” she said. “Unlike a lot of our programs where participants pay fees, the school program is completely free of charge to schools.” DSAGC’s Executive Director Kathryn Lariviere said, “It’s important that we are able to support the school districts free of charge, so fundraising is crucial. Both as the executive director of DSAGC and as the mother of Cam (Lariviere’s 10-year-old son who has Down syndrome), I am thrilled that the DSAGC TiE program is available to support teachers to benefit students with Down syndrome.” TiE supports area schools, parents and students by providing education development training opportunities for teachers. TiE also works as a liaison between parents and schools when planning and implementing the

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best educational practices for each student’s individual needs. TiE currently supports six school districts – Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Rowan, Cleveland counties in North Carolina and Fort Mill in South Carolina, reaching approximately 400 students with Down syndrome. Cook, who worked as a licensed school psychologist and counselor with CMS for five years, said, “Children with Down syndrome have a unique learning style. We teach teachers how to moderate the classroom, train parents about special education policies and provide them with personal training on IEPs, school suggestions and homework strategies.” Cook said the most expensive portion of TiE falls in professional development opportunities. DSAGC provides three to four professional development conferences annually to a team of 15 Down Syndrome specialists, appointed by the six school districts. Ann Jolly is an exceptional children elementary program specialist at CMS. Before taking on this role, she worked as a special education teacher in the school district for 20 years. She was appointed as a CMS DSAGC Down syndrome specialist at the end of last year. Jolly said TiE has been instrumental in helping her provide a “meaningful education for all students.” “Having the most current information allows us to make informed decisions and support families,” she said. “We are working with DSAGC’s TiE program to help us identify

areas of difficulties and provide targeted support, provide training sessions to CMS staff during summer teacher conferences and to see how we may better facilitate meaningful, positive IEP meetings.” Jolly said CMS has partnered with DSAGC’s TiE program to provide training for additional CMS staff members. “The first training session was held on Jan. 23 and we are planning additional ways to partner and build capacity,” she said. This year’s Dash for Down Syndrome takes place on World Down Syndrome Day, an internationally-recognized day of celebration meant to bring awareness and foster an appreciation for people with Down syndrome. After the race is over, participants, community members and friends and families with people with Down syndrome are invited to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Elevation Church in Blakeney. Elevation is sponsoring the entire carnivalstyle World Down Syndrome Day celebration with bounce houses, an obstacle course, hands-on games for children, corn hole, popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones, hotdogs, cookies and lemonade. Susan Spantgos, community outreach coordinator at Elevation Blakeney and a resident of south Charlotte said Elevation has always sponsored the Dash and felt compelled to partner with DSAGC to provide a special celebration in accordance with the holiday. “It is very exciting that the Dash will also

Elevation church member Nick joins Dash, DSAGC’s race mascot at last year’s race. Photo courtesy of DSAGC

have a World Down Syndrome Day event for the first time this year,” Lariviere said. “We couldn’t do it without the generosity of Elevation Church.” Spantgos also said she was personally enthusiastic about World Down Syndrome Day. Spantgos’ 22-year-old daughter Catherine has Down syndrome. She said DSAGC has been a great support system for her family since her daughter’s birth. She was happy to help build a partnership between DSAGC and Elevation Blakeney. Spantgos said, “I am a firm believer that all people are given incredible gifts and talents from God and it is up to all of us to give everyone an opportunity to let their light shine.” Visit www.dashfordownsyndrome.racesonline.com to register or find out more information. Visit www.dsa-gc.org for more information about DSAGC.

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members of the group, Rob Jacik, owner of Carolina Beer Temple, said. “We’re planning next year (for the Crawl to be) a Red Brick Partnership event; it just didn’t work out in time to get the Red Brick Partnership (directly involved in) the event� this year, said Jacik, who’s been a part of organizing the event. The Crawl will kick off at 4 p.m. at Carolina Beer Temple, located at 131 Matthews Station St., which is serving as the event headquarters. Visitors will receive a T-shirt and a map with details about the seven participating businesses. Supplies are limited, so Jacik advises participants to arrive as early as possible. Each participating business will offer “something special for the evening,� with Irish-inspired drinks, food and events during the Crawl. People also will have the opportunity to give back through several charity endeavors, including Carolina Beer Temple’s fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. “We’ll have $1 for every pint sold going to the American Cancer Society,� Jacik said. Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor will serve as the “Irish Ambassador� for the evening. People can participate in a “Selfies with the Mayor� contest by taking a “selfie� photograph with Taylor and posting it to the Matthews Shamrock Crawl Facebook page.

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The photo with the most “likesâ€? by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, will win one of two grand prizes. The other will be chosen through a drawing Crawl participants can enter on the evening of the event. “I think the cool thing about (the Shamrock Crawl) is it’s probably the first time the bars and restaurants up here in downtown (Matthews) are collaborating on single event,â€? Jacik said. â€œâ€Ś I think the big thing is the spirit of the (event), that we’re all working together to generate more energy around downtown Matthews.â€? Find more information at www.face book.com/MatthewsShamrockCrawl.

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Mint Hill, Matthews chambers to host business expos

The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce will host the Mint Hill Biz Expo on Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Blair Road United Methodist Church, located at 9135 Blair Road in Mint Hill. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature 48 business and civic organization booths. Visitors will have the chance to win prizes and receive giveaways. Find more information at www.minthillchamberof commerce.com. The Matthews Chamber of Commerce will host The Greater Matthews Business Expo on March 24, a Tuesday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carmel Baptist Church, located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road. The event is expected to draw 100 vendors and more than 1,000 attendees, according to a news release, who will have the opportunity to meet and discuss innovative new projects and services offered by Matthews Chamber members. Admission to the event is $5 per person for nonmembers, and tickets are available through participating vendors. Find more information at www.matthewschamber.org.

tournament fundraiser set for April 27

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Free Medical Clinic will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser on April 27, a Monday, at Raintree Country Club in south Charlotte. The tournament begins with check-in at 10:30 a.m., followed by driving range time and lunch until 11:45 a.m. A shotgun start at noon will follow the 11:45 a.m. welcome. Tournament contests include hole-in-one, closest-to-the-pin and longest drive. Penny’s Place, of Mint Hill, will provide lunch, and Maggiano’s Little Italy, of SouthPark, will provide dinner. Registration costs $150 per golfer, and funds raised will support the Free Clinic’s efforts to offer quality medical care at no cost to uninsured and underinsured patients in and around Matthews. There also will be sponsorship and donation opportunities. Visit www.matthewsfmc.org or call Amy Carr at 704-841-8882 for more information. Raintree Country Club is located at 8600 Raintree Lane in south Charlotte. The Free Clinic is located at 196 S. Trade St. in Matthews.

Matthews Police Department continues supporting the Special Olympics

MATTHEWS – Matthews Board of Commisioners approved the Matthews Police Department’s request to solicit cash donations for the Special Olympics from the public at the intersection of U.S. 74 and Windsor Square Drive on May 16, a Saturday. The police department is planning a special event that day in partnership with Chick-fil-A to benefit the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Matthews Police Chief Rob Hunter said the police department will be in the

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Matthews HELP Center holds winter clearance

MATTHEWS – Backporch Treasures Thrift Boutique at Matthews HELP Center is holding its annual winter clearance sale. Tracy Doyle, of Matthews HELP Center, said Thursday through Friday, March 12 through 14 they will hold a men, women and children’s clothing sale where each item will cost $1. On Monday through Wednesday, March 16 through 18, they will have a $5 bag sale. Shoppers can fill a bag with any of the remaining clearance clothing for $5. All sales at Backporch Treasures help people in the surrounding community as part of the Matthews HELP Center that provides food, clothing and financial assistance to people enduring temporary financial hardships. The center has helped 5,200 individuals through the food pantry and another 4,300 families through other assistance programs in 2014, according to its website. Matthews HELP Center is located at 119 N. Ames Street. The thrift store is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between March 4 and March 8, according to Mint Hill Police Department. • Darryl Lee Boyd Jr., 8000 block of Asheley Glen Drive: Concealing weapon; possession of firearm by felon; possession of drug paraphernalia. March 4 • Kevin Rhyne Martin, 10000 block of Arlington Oaks Drive: Driving while under the influence; failure to stop; resisting, obstructing and delaying arrest. March 7 • Daniel NMN Reid Jr., 8500 block of Olde Stonegate Lane: Warrant. March 8 The following crimes were reported in Mint Hill between March 4 and March 8, according to the Mint Hill Police Department.

Home/Business Break-Ins: • 9800 block of Pleasant View Lane: Handheld blower and strong trimmer, worth $500 total, stolen from home during break-in. March 4

Property Theft: • Queens Grant High School, 10323

Idlewild Road: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone and metal case, worth $530 total, stolen. March 6

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run: • Intersection of Idlewild Road and Margaret Wallace Road: damage to vehicle in hit-and-run. March 5 • Mint Hill Baptist Church, 7835 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Guest parking sign, worth $100, damaged in hit-and-run. March 7

Other: • 8000 Block of Asheley Glen Drive: Seized handgun, ammunition, drug scale and firearm, worth $385 total. March 4 • I-485 Outer Loop, Exit 41: Assault by pointing gun. March 5 • 3600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Assault on a female. March 6 • Publix, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Assault on a female; disorderly conduct. March 6 The following people were arrest in Matthews from March 2 to 8, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Cassie Breanna Bolick, Inn Town Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Larceny. March 2 • Robert Joseph Baker, Inn Town

possession of marijuana; possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia. March 3 • Clayton Louis Trotter, 8500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia. March 3 • Robert Lee Barrett, 1200 block of Crews Road: Failure to secure load. March 4 • Maurice Eugene Stames, 1700 Window Square Drive: Driving while impaired; speeding. March 5 • Trey William Piehl III, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Drunk and disruptive. March 6 • Renae Chandler Michael, 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Shoplifting. March 6 • Braden Richard Keiger, 1200 block of East John Street: Driving while impaired. March 7 • Oscar Gotardi, 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: No operator’s license; driving while under the influence. March 8 • Crystal Stewart Thomas, 13000 E. Independence Blvd.: Driving while under the influence; possession of schedule IV controlled substance; possession of schedule II controlled substance. March 8

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Restaurant Scores

Road – 98

The Mecklenburg County Health Department reported the following sanitation scores at the following dining locations in the Matthews and Mint Hill area from March 2 to 9.

• Subway, 3116-1000 Weddington • Tacos & Tequila Cantina Grill, 131 E.

John St. – 94 • Thai Taste, 131 Matthews Station

St. – 98 • Willow Grove Independence Retirement, 10043 Idlewild Road – 99

Lowest Score: • Casa Rita’s, 9727 E. Independence Blvd., suite B, 28105 – 93.5 Violations included: Biofilm in ice machine; sanitizer not at proper concentration; multiple foods at improper temperature; prepped foods tightly wrapped before chilled; no use of thermometers to assure proper food temperatures; ice bin under glassware at bar without protection; two refrigeration units not functioning properly; and no test strips at bar to test sanitizer solution.

28227 • Happy’s Grill, 9229-E. Lawyers

Road – 97.5 • The Hill Bar & Grill, 11232 Lawyers

Road – 99 • Penny’s Place, 7920 Matthews-Mint

Hill Road – 100

28105 • Bonefish Grill, 10056 E. Indepen-

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3114 Fincher Farm Road – 97 • Kabob-Je Rotisserie & Grille, 2233

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28105 Ashley Farms 3101 Rheinwood Court Feb. 27 Brightmoor 1113 Brightmoor Feb. 12 Callaway Plantation 3024 Pennridge Place Feb. 13 3101 Twin Falls Lane Feb. 9 Franklin Meadows 3716 Franklin Meadows Drive Feb. 20 Matthews Estates 1229 Country Place Drive Feb. 24 Matthews Grove 7443 Lamplighter Close Drive Feb. 27 Pheasant Knoll 3041 Old House Circle Feb. 5 Poplar Forest 5300 Poplar Knoll Drive Feb. 18 Providence Hills 1312 Overstream Lane Feb. 20 Providence Manor 1600 Gupton Court Feb. 13 Sardis Forest 704 Tadlock Place Feb. 10 Southwoods 12215 Hickory Knoll Court Feb. 6 The Heathers 13633 O Toole Drive Feb. 19 2727 Kilmarnock Court Feb. 18

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Address

Weddington Ridge 4115 Oakton Ridge Court Feb. 26 Windrow Estates 2507 Connemara Drive Feb. 26 Windrow Ii 2326 Light Brigade Drive Feb. 20 Wood Hollow 1320 Falkenburg Court Feb. 25 Wyndmere 1516 Plum Ridge Court Feb. 9

$148,000 $207,500 $160,000 $182,000 $319,980

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$220,000 $232,500 $219,000 $173,000 $356,000

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Applegate 6151 Trotters Ridge Road Feb. 18 Arlington Forest 14709 Beckenham Drive Feb. 3 Arlington Oaks 9832 Arlington Oaks Drive Feb. 6 Brighton Park 5742 Whitehawk Hill Road Feb. 26 Chestnut Lake 7222 Walterboro Road Feb. 19 4829 Shadow Moss Court Feb. 6 Covington Commons 6419 Covington Commons Drive Feb. 5 Deerhurst 9135 Parkhurst Lane Feb. 5 Dooley Acres 1049 Dooley Drive Feb. 25 Fairington Oaks

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5221 Blackjack Lane Feb. 12 Farmwood 10110 Little Creek Road Feb. 19 6609 Gold Wagon Lane Feb. 5 Forestbrook 3801 Cherrybrook Drive Feb. 19 Green Meadows 4129 Hay Meadow Drive Feb. 13 Grove Hall 7740 Grove Hall Ave. Feb. 17 Hartford Village 3218 New Hampshire Drive Feb. 10 Hickory Ridge 6440 Woodthrush Drive Feb. 26 6706 Park Hickory Drive Feb. 26 6613 Pueblo Lane Feb. 25 6318 Rockshire Drive Feb. 20 Irongate 9903 Veramonte Court Feb. 2 Lake Forest 5920 Lake Forest Drive Feb. 6 Lakeland Hills 7332 Alamance Drive Feb. 18 McAlpine Woods 9722 Keltic Cove Drive Feb. 20 Morris Farms 6934 Spring Morning Lane Feb. 6 7333 Rena Mae Lane Feb. 4 Old Savannah 6723 Olde Savannah Road Feb. 27

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Red Oak Estates 7415 Snowbird Court Feb. 13 Rolling Hills 5301 Rolling Oak Lane Feb. 18 7701 Oak Canyon Lane Feb. 12 Rosegate 5140 Rosemede Drive Feb. 6 Sherwood Forest 10815 Hadrians Walk Court Feb. 24 Stonebridge 9522 Stonebridge Way Feb. 13 Summerwood 9418 Minnie Lemmond Lane Feb. 13 Tarawoods 4600 Carving Tree Drive Feb. 27 Telfair 11608 Barnard St. Feb. 17 The Meadows of Mint Hill 11915 Jumper Drive Feb. 6 Tibble Creek 3029 Rugged Stone Way Feb. 24 Versage 5511 Versage Drive Feb. 26 Woodbury 13003 Great Laurel Road Feb. 20 10010 Bristley Road Feb. 20 13110 Great Laurel Road Feb. 3

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The new zoning also allows for the future development of 25 parking spaces at the back of the property facing East Charles Street. The board approved to setting the public hearing for the rezoning on May 11, a Monday. Pastor Brackett doesn’t anticipate any backlash from the community. “People will probably be surprised that the (requested) rezoning isn’t already zoned that way,” he said. Fire and EMS Stations request concrete repairs On Thursday, March 5, Matthews Fire and EMS Chief Dennis Green reported Fire and EMS Station 1 had 2,400 square feet of concrete cracking in the parking lot due to stress from the ladder truck. He also reported that Station 2 had cracks in a total of 1,200 square feet located in the bay areas where two engines are parked. Town Engineer CJ O’Neill estimated Fire Station 1 will cost $60,000 and Station 2 will cost $30,000, according to a memo sent to the board from Green. The price includes demolition and removal of existing concrete slabs, undercutting the existing sub-grade, installation of reinforced concrete and completion of the new concrete slab. O’Neill will manage and oversee the project, the memo read. Town Manager Hazen Blodgett requested the board motion to allow him to sign a contract to use money from the current fund balance to replace the concrete that’s damaged at both stations. Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor questioned, during the meeting, why the project would be discussed separately from the budget meeting; however, later in the discussion he contended that the town may need to make the repairs sooner to avoid more damage. Commissioner Kress Query said the Station 1 parking lot was redone recently, but Blodgett said the town redid the parking lot, but did not reinforce the concrete. He confirmed the damage was due to www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

routine boon ladder practice. Commissioner John Ross had concerns regarding the current safety conditions of the stations and whether the condition cause a life safety issue. Commissioners Chris Melton and John Higdon questioned whether replacing the concrete would cost more if the town waited. The board agreed the information would be necessary to make a deicision. Blodgett said he plans to reach out to Green and O’Neill regarding the concerns and will return to the board with more information at the next meeting. Traffic light issue at South Trade Street and Cheney Glen Drive Taylor and Blodgett addressed traffic concerns for the mechanically timed delay of the traffic light at the intersection of South Trade Street and Chesney Glen Drive. The board agreed that further action was necessary and Blodgett needed to address the concerns to the media. In a phone interview on March 10, Blodgett said the widening project on South Trade Street made it necessary for Duke Energy to move the utilities connected to the electronic traffic signal. “It normally lights on a loop, but they had to disconnect the loop to move the utilities,” he said. The traffic light currently runs on a mechanical loop of 120 seconds green signal for South Trade Street and 12 seconds green signal for Chesney Glen Drive. Blodgett also said an officer is going to direct traffic, when available, during peak rush hour. Blodgett was unable to confirm with Duke Energy when the utilities will be reconnected or when the traffic signal will return to its former state. “We apologize for the inconvenience to our Matthews community members and those traveling through Matthews,” Blodgett said. “The good news is after the widening project is completed in December, the traffic pattern will greatly improve.”

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Matthews, Mint Hill schools ‘wise’ up about energy conservation by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools partnered with EduCon Educational Consulting Inc. last fall to pilot an energy savings program and the CMS East Learning Community, including 10 Matthews and Mint Hill schools, have taken on the initiative. The program, Saving Energy and the Environment, or Energy WISE, kicked off in September 2014 in 18 schools throughout the county. Each school created an Energy WISE club, led by a teacher and about 10 students who take an active role in saving energy and money. Students find ways to reduce energy waste within the school building and conduct awareness activities to educate the community about the importance of conversation. Andy LaRowe, president of EduCon Inc., initiated the program as an assistant superintendent in Guilford County. He found most energy conservation programs were based on maintenance staff, but he wanted schools to be more involved. “We get so caught up in the business

of providing utilities to the district that we leave out the most important part – the business of education,� he said. “I feel we miss that opportunity so often.� He also feels it’s more meaningful for a student to talk to teachers about saving energy rather than receive a note from someone on the maintenance staff. Crown Point Elementary School formed a club of fifth graders who serve as energy monitors for the fourth- and fifth-grade classes. The group created a music video with an original song and energy saving tips to get the word out about how to save energy at the school. During winter break, Crown Point engaged in an energy-saving initiative to “shut down the school over the break,� said Jeff Eggleston, Crown Point’s Energy WISE Club adviser and fifthgrade teacher. Eggleston emailed a checklist to all teachers of items to unplug to conserve energy over the break. The new changes in the school have inspired students to take an active role in the school’s energy conservation, he said. “We have a student that is an energy

captain (for each class) and he’ll sometimes remind me to turn off the SMART board or overhead camera,� Eggleston said. Faculty, staff and students have become more mindful of ways to save – particularly in fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms where the club monitors their energy-saving activities, he added. “We talk about in science having nonrenewable resources and that this is the only planet that we have and we need to conserve it. (The program) helps students to learn to think beyond themselves,� Eggleston said. Crown Point plans to implement another school “shut down� over spring break to help conserve energy in the school. “Each break (we try) to be really intentional about unplugging and turning monitors and stuff like that, so we’ll have another effort during spring break and doing stuff to make people aware,� Eggleston said. Energy WISE Club members at Bain Elementary School have learned about “phantom watts� – the amount of energy an item, such as a cell phone charger, pulls even when the device is turned off or is not in use. “The kids were shocked about the

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phantom watts; they couldn’t believe how much energy they were pulling,� said Lorraine McElrath, co-leader of the Energy WISE Team at Bain Elementary, along with kindergarten teacher Janet Barnhardt. The fifth graders in the Energy WISE Club made announcements on the school’s television network, WBain, about phantom watts and encouraged faculty, staff and students to unplug things when they are not in use. The group also conducted a light study, where they calculated the costs of leaving classroom lights on for an eight-hour school day. They found it cost $124 for the entire school year for one classroom to have its lights on for eight hours each day, McElrath said. The club participates in “energy patrols� to monitor energy use and to encourage teachers to turn their lights off when they are not in their rooms to help conserve costs. Bain’s Energy WISE Club developed more ideas to help conserve energy in the school and will conduct more experiments. “There’s a lot that you can do with it,� McElrath said. “There’s a lot of places we’d like to go.� McElrath hopes that (see Energy WISE on page 14)

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Matthews Latin students to host ‘Roman Day’ MATTHEWS – The Master’s Academy, based out of Matthews, will host a “Roman Adventure Day” for fourth-graders at East Mooresville Intermediate School on Friday, March 13. About 120 fourth-graders will dress up like Romans; eat dormice; play knucklebones and ancient Tic-Tac-Toe; make mosaics, Pan’s pipes and a theater mask; use Roman numerals; and participate in a horse race during the event. The students will participate in 11 activities in all. Find more information about the event or the academy by contacting Sherri Madden at 704-771-9949 or smadden@carolina.rr.com. Carmel Christian fifth-grader places second in regional spelling bee MATTHEWS – Carmel Christian School’s fifth-grader Eva Vega received second place at The Charlotte Observer Regional Spelling Bee. Twenty-four students represented a total of 355 schools in the region. Lebanon Road teacher to participate in development session MINT HILL – Six Charlotte-Mecklenburg

teachers who won or were finalists for a Cato Excellence in Teaching Award from the Arts & Science Council have been invited to participate in a professional development session April 30 to May 1 at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation. Darlene Petranick, a science teacher at Lebanon Road Elementary School in Mint Hill, was among the six selected as a 2014 Cato award winner. A Discovery Place STEM Fellow, Petranick served as assistant principal at Lebanon Road for six years before returning to the classroom as a science lab teacher, according to a news release. She often uses the school garden to teach all aspects of science. The award recognizes exceptionally creative teacher of the arts, sciences and history. Matthews students to receive STEM lesson MATTHEWS – The Matthews Library will host a North Carolina Science Festival program for teens, and spots are filling up. The event is slated for April 16, a Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the library’s community room. Attendees, who must be 12 to 18 years old, will learn about the science behind what makes material glow in the dark, while creating their own ectoplasm. Students can register at www.cmlibrary.org. Call 704-416-5000 for more information. The Matthews Library is located at 230 Matthews Station St.

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the students will establish long-term habits after being a part of the program. “I think they’re great at advocating for change,” she said. “They get very passionate and to get them on board can cause a lot of change. They’re pumped, they’re excited. They want to share what they know.” As part of the project, CMS installed a web-based technology that allows realtime monitoring of energy use at each of the 18 schools. Students can log onto the website, buildingdashboard.net/ cms/#/cms, each day to see how much energy the school uses and compare it to different time periods. EduCon Inc. measures energy in two ways – through electrical bills and the dashboard – LaRowe said, which gives each school a report to see how much energy they use. While the electric bill can be months old, the dashboard displays energy usage each hour in realtime. For Mint Hill Middle, Energy WISE students use the website to help understand the real effects they make in their school. “(The program) helps students make an effect that they can see, that they can be a part of,” Stefania Przystanski,

Energy WISE Club adviser at Mint Hill Middle, said. “On the website, (the students) can literally see energy being used so they can better understand the school and concepts.” Darlene Petranick, Lebanon Road Elementary School’s Energy WISE adviser, said she feels the tools provided, such as the website, help make energy conservation more “student friendly.” “Those tools are really powerful as far as the ability to reach out to the students and help the students understand them because energy graphs can be hard to understand,” she said. LaRowe believes the students gain more from the Energy WISE program than just energy conservation knowledge. “I believe we’ll start to see those who have the Energy WISE program with their (kindergarten through 12th grade) education have careers in energy conservation,” LaRowe said. “I would love to know that this (program) shapes someone’s life and helps them figure out what they want to do (in the future).” All schools will complete an Energy WISE notebook that displays the students’ energy conservation work and a panel of CMS administrators and energy conservation professionals will judge the work and grant awards to respective schools.

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Lightwire illuminates classic stories at Wingate’s Batte Center by Dee Grano ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

The magic of live theater usually starts in the dark. In productions of New Orleans-based Lightwire Theater, the lights stay off. As the audience’s eyes acclimate to the darkness, 3D larger-than-life animals emerge, illuminated by rows of multi-colored, glow-in-the-dark tubing. The effect is created by a skilled dancer, dressed in black from headto-toe. The results are breathtaking. As the characters show their personalities and familiar plots unfold, audience members reimagine age-old tales through technology and movement for a modern-day storytelling experience. Lightwire Theater will perform “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Ugly Duckling,” on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. at the Batte Center’s McGee Theatre at Wingate University. Tickets range in price from $6 to $15. In “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the shelled reptile emerges victoriously as audience members are reminded of the familiar phrase, “Slow and steady wins the race.” Though the moral of Aesop’s fable is a universal truth, most people have more in common with the Hare, who is fast but prone to distractions by cell phones and television. “The great thing about these stories is that everyone thinks they know them,” said Lightwire Theater co-creator Ian Carney, who has taken the essence of both tales and added unexpected turns. In Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling,” the main character becomes popular when others realize he is royalty. In this production, the duck earns his title. “When the other animals exclude the ugly duckling, we can all relate to the mean kids in the lunch room,” said

Carney. “It’s every John Hughes movie, where you know what it feels like to be an outsider.” Though Lightwire Theater is crafted to engage and entertain children, the production appeals to adults. Carney added references to 1980s movies and pop songs from the 1990s, such as MC Hammer’s, “U Can’t Touch This.” Carney has dedicated his life to performing art. He graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature while performing with Ballet Hysell in New Orleans. For three years, he danced the lead role and was a dance captain in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp’s Broadway musical “Movin’ Out.” There he met Lightwire Theatre co-creator, Corbin Popp, a professional dancer with a degree in biochemistry and a minor in physics. “One day, Corbin brought in a piece of electroluminescent wire,” said Carney. “We started making miniature characters out of it and realized our imaginations could see them as being alive.” The duo started creating life-sized characters that could be animated with choreography and dance. Then, they started telling stories using movement instead of words. They created their first show, “DINO-LIGHT” in 2007, to critical acclaim. After generating two more productions, they were featured on the seventh season of “America’s Got Talent” and made it to the semifinals. Now, Lightwire Theater tours around the world. “If we can teach kids to be interested in the theater, they Photo courtesy of Lightwire Theater will come back and one day

bring their own children,” said Carney, who hopes he is creating his performance art can compete with video games. “Lightwire has breathed new life into these classic enduring tales with cuttingedge technology,” said Director of Cultural Events Laura Kratt, who has programmed Photo courtesy of Lightwire Theater the Batte Center since 2011. She became aware of Lightwire Theatre years ago, but had not tried shows geared toward children. Kratt booked Lightwire after a successful run of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” When Kratt selects shows for each of the university’s three theaters, she tries to bring in something different and unique to augment the area’s artistic offerings. She looks for performers that will appeal to and challenge Wingate students, as well as audience members from Union County and beyond. She also works hard to increase access to the shows for younger students. “There is great children’s theater being done in Charlotte, but the logistics of getting Union County children there can be a challenge,” she said. With support from Union County Public Schools, Union Power Cooperative and WDAV, Kratt can provide extra performances for more than 1,500 first-grade students. Kratt said, “I can’t wait to see the children’s faces!” – once her eyes adjust to the dark, that is. Visit www.battecenter.org to learn more or purchase tickets.

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Spotlight to host improv show MINT HILL – The Black and White Theatre Company’s improv troupe, The Jesters, will perform at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The company also will perform the play “Beyond Therapy” by Christopher Durang later this month. The show runs March 19 to 21 at Spotlight Academy. Find more information at www.facebook.com/ theblackandwhitetheatrecompanypage. Spotlight Academy is located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Matthews Playhouse announces auditions for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ MATTHEWS – Area performers of all ages are encouraged to mark their calendars for auditions at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts for the upcoming musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Auditions are scheduled for April 28 and 29, a Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. both days. The show is slated to run June 12 to 28. Find more information at www.matthewsplayhosue. com Auditions will be held at Fullwood Theater, part of the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. Women’s History Tea coming to Charlotte Museum of History CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Museum of History will host a Women’s History Tea on March 22, a Sunday, at 4 p.m. in honor of Women’s History Month. Historian Ann Williams will share the stories of six 19th-century women who lived in Mecklenburg County, according to a news release, including: • Violet Davidson, who came from a wealthy family and married a struggling young blacksmith named John • Peggy Osborne Davidson, Violet Davidson’s daughter-in-law, who had no children of her own, but raised and educated a number of nieces and nephews • Annie Lowrie Alexander, the first female physician in Mecklenburg County • Sarah Frew Davidson, who became principal of the Charlotte Female Academy • Cherry, an enslaved woman owned by Sarah Frew Davidson • Isabella Torrance Smith Reid, a “spunky and headstrong” woman raised “in the lap of luxury” before marrying and moving to Mississippi The event costs $20 for museum members and $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.charlottemuseum. org/Register.asp. The museum is located at 3500 www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Shamrock Drive. Staged reading to feature pieces from the 365 Women A Year Project CHARLOTTE – Prizes of Accident Theatre Company will host a staged reading of short pieces from the 365 Women A Year Project at on March 26, a Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. at Upstage. The international 365 Women A Year Project is a playwriting endeavor that involves more than 200 playwrights who sign on to write one or more one-act plays about “extraordinary women in both past and present history,” according to a news release. The March 26 reading will feature eight pieces about women who have contributed to U.S. culture, but received little or no recognition. The reading, which also will include live music, will be the first from the group in North Carolina. Admission is a “suggested donation of $5” at the door. Find more information at 365womenayear.wordpress.com. Upstage is located at 3306 N. Davidson St. Open mic poetry reading at Cultural Arts Center INDIAN TRAIL – The Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center hosts open mic poetry readings on the second Saturday of each month. The next event will take place Saturday, March 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kym Gordon Moore, author of "Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit" and "Wings of the Wind: A Cornucopia of Poetry" will moderating the evening. Call Susan Didier at 704-821-2541 for more information or to sign up to read. The Cultural Arts Center is located at 100 Navajo Trail. Waxhaw begins Artist of the Month Program WAXHAW - The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners recently assigned the town’s Beautification Committee Art Jury responsibility for implementing an Artist of the Month Program. The program is designed to showcase art and local artists by displaying the works of a different artist in the lobby of the Waxhaw town hall each month. The suggested themes included in The Community Public Art Plan include: agricultural background (cotton, mules, etc.); Andrew Jackson; cycling; equestrian heritage; landmarks in Waxhaw history; native flora/fauna; trains and railroading; Waxhaw history through the decades; and Waxhaw Indians. Holly Glasscock was named as Artist of the Month for March. For more about Glasscock’s work, visit www. hollyglasscock.com. Call Terry Settle at 704-843-2610 for more information or to suggest local artists.

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Calendar 3.13-15.2015 Friday-Sunday 7 p.m. (Fri. Sat.) - 3 p.m. (Sunday) Youth Choir Musical Performance

3.17.15 Tuesday 4 p.m. Matthews Shamrock Crawl

Matthews UMC announces the Godspell Junior musical performances next weekend! Mark your calendar and bring a friend for a moving experience. Performances are free, open to the public and will be held in the church gym. Email Sharon Cotton at shannon@MatthewsUMC.org or call 704-847-6261, ext. 163 for more information

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.”

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Idlewild Baptist Church will hold a barbecue sale to raise funds to sponsor U.S. and international mission projects. The cost is $9 for one plate, three sandwiches or 1-pound bulk. Pre-orders can be made online at www.idlewildbaptist. org on the “events” page. Email James Arnette at james.arnette@gmail.com for more information. Idlewild Baptist Church, 12701 Idlewild Road, Mint Hill

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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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3.23.15 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. Checks should be made payable to: American Legion Post 235, P.O. Box 3367, Matthews, NC 28106. Contact Darius Wallace at darius-wa11ace@yahoo. com or 704-409-8983 for more information. Matthews-Independence Pointe Park & Ride 9814 Independence Pointe Pkwy., Matthews 3.25.15 Wednesday 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Computer Basics

This class is designed for people with little or no previous computer experience. Learn to use the keyboard and mouse, and experience a basic overview of computer terms and concepts. The event is free. Contact Mint Hill Library Reference Desk Staff at 704-416-5200, option 4, for more information.

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 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/2nd-annual-line-dancingfor-babies-tickets-15108828914?aff=eac2, or at the door on the day of the event. Email tauthetazetachapterpm@gmail.com for more information. Fellowship Hall, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 381 Crestdale Road, Matthews 3.28.15 Saturday 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation

Attendees will learn to focus on breathing, reduce stress and bring presence to their thoughts in this mindfulness meditation yoga class. The class costs $15 for YMCA members and $23 for nonmembers. Contact Linda McAffee at linda.mcafee@ ymcacharlotte.org or 704-716-4215 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 motivation to meet their fitness goals. Workout tracking with stickers will be made available on the Y Challenge board. Bonus stickers will be given to those who participate in weekly mini-challenges, with the chance to win prizes. Registration is free and currently open, and people who register will receive a free T-shirt. Weekly emails will be sent to boost focus and inspiration. Visit the Sales and Service Center or register online at www.register.ymcacharlotte.org/Default. aspx?TabID=314 Contact the Siskey Fitness Center at 704-7164217 for more information. Siskey YMCA, 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews

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Sports

Mitchell eyes national title Nic Mitchell named 2015 Wrestler of the Year Nic Mitchell left all knew when he and his family moved from High Point to Matthews last summer for his mother’s new job. The Queen’s Grant senior wrestler was born in High Point, where he spent the first 17 years of his life. Mitchell was quick to acknowledge it was difficult for him to leave his hometown, school and friends. “I wasn’t really looking forward to leaving,” Mitchell said. “I was like, ‘There has to be a way for me to stay in High Point,’ but I’m happy I’m here.” Despite all the changes that come with switching schools and starting a life in a new town, one thing remains consistent in Mitchell’s life and that’s his success on the mat – where he always feels at home. The 138-pounder was a stalwart for the Stallions this season, as he cruised to a 33-0 record that included a 6-1 win over Mitchell High School’s Solomon Duncan in the final match of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 1A state championship meet at the Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 21. He attributes his success to his hard work in the offseason.

Mitchell doesn’t know where he draws his intensity from, other than a strong dedication to the sport, not wanting to lose and giving it all he has for the six minutes he’s on a mat. “I just get into a zone and go out there and fire off,” Mitchell said. With history on his side, it may be a good idea for the opposition to get out of his line of fire. Mitchell, who won a state championship as a junior last season at T.W. Andrews High School in High Point, said his second state championship came with more pressure than the first. “It was kind of like, if you don’t win it everybody’s going to look at you like your first one was a fluke,” Mitchell said. “It’s never good to leave on a bad note.” After two back-to-back state titles to his name and an unblemished senior campaign, Mitchell is the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Wrestler of the Year. His favorite moment of the season was not one of his accomplishments, but when his teammate, sophomore Wes Joyner, who he mentored, punched his ticket to the state meet for the 106-pound weight class. Though it seems he’s done it all, Mitchell

said he’s ready to build on his list of accomplishments. The star wrestler will compete in the senior division of the National High School Coaches Association Wrestling Championships at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. from March 27 to 29. “You never know what to expect at the national tournament, especially if they’re senior nationals,” Mitchell said. “Those guys are three-time, four-time state champions from all over the country, so you never know what you’re going to get.” He entered the season with humility and a take-it-in-stride attitude of whatever happens, happens. Now, he is looking to do big things at nationals. “It’s an eye-opening experience to wrestle on the top tier and to be known as the top wrestler in the state,” Mitchell said. “If you plan on being successful stay humble and work as hard as you possibly can every time you’re on the mat.” Mitchell is waiting to receive acceptance from UNC-Pembroke, which is where he hopes to attend college and continue his wrestling career in the fall.

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s

2015 Wrestling Super Team

TOBY OKWARA

NIC MITCHELL

Charlotte Latin

Okwara won the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship at the heavyweight level for the second year in a row on his way to a 45-2 record. He finished his high school career earning All-American honors for consecutive seasons. The all-around athlete will play football at Brown University in the fall.

The Charlotte Latin senior team captain accomplished it all in his career, becoming a four-time state champion and helping the Hawk team to three consecutive dual team state titles. This season, McClelland won the individual title in the 132-pound weight class on his way to a 48-5 record. He’ll continue his wrestling career at Davidson.

Charlotte Latin

The younger brother of Billy McClelland, Michael McClelland followed his brothers’ winning ways, capturing the individual state title in the 106-pound weight class. The up-and-coming freshman finished the season with a 42-8 record.

BENTLEY DALTON

Charlotte Latin

Dalton was a key cog in the Hawks dominating run this season, as he advanced to the final round of the NCISAA state tournament to finish in second place in the 152-pound weight class.

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Mitchell, who competed in the 138-pound weight class, finished his senior season with an unblemished 33-0 record. On his way to perfection, Mitchell won four tournaments, was named a tournament “Most Outstanding Wrestler” on two occasions and capped it all off with a NCHSAA Class 1A state championship to become a two-time state champion.

CHARLIE RAND

MICHAEL McCLELLAND

BILLY McCLELLAND

Charlotte Latin

Queen’s Grant

Charlotte Christian

Rand, a senior, grabbed the NCISAA state title in the 160-pound weight class. He finished in fourth place in the 38-team Holy Innocents Prep Slam tournament in Atlanta and will leave Charlotte Christian as one of the most successful wrestlers in school history.

MAX SPADA

Charlotte Country Day Spada made it to the last round of the NCISAA state tournament to finish the season with a second place finish in the 120-pound weight class and an impressive 40-8 overall record.

MATT CARR, Queen’s Grant

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Independence parts ways with Evans

Coach Evans, who served as the Patriots coach for two years, will not return in the fall. MMHW file photo

Independence High School relieved Joe Evans of his duties as head coach of varsity football on March 5. Evans said he was surprised by the decision, but is excited to pursue new opportunities. “They felt like they wanted to go in a different direction, and I completely respect their decision,� Evans said. “I’m excited I got to coach and teach these kids, and [was] blessed to work with a great staff. That’s kind of all I’m going to say about it.� He added he wants to take a step back to see things from a different perspective, but will continue to help Independence players by making calls to college football programs on their behalf.

Evans, who spent five years with the Patriots, including two as head coach, will finish the year teaching at the high school. The decision to part ways with Evans may come as a surprise to many after he guided the Patriots to a 20-6 record during his tenure as head coach, including a 12-1 finish, Southwestern 4A championship and second round appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state playoffs last season. “I respect the decision that was made, and we’ll see what happens down the road,� Evans said. “I have a lot of friends in the coaching community, so we’ll see where I turn up.� Independence athletics director Kelly Lewis did not disclose the reason why the school chose to part ways with Evans. However, Lewis said Independence is looking for someone with more head coaching experience who understands the demographics of the school, the history of the football program and what it means to the school and the community. “The head football coach is more than just a head football coach,� Lewis said. “He’s an ambassador to the whole school and the community.� Lewis added Independence has not interviewed any candidates for the position, but is in the process of accepting

resumes. He hopes to hire a new football coach before April 3.

Area baseball teams start play Butler baseball is off to a 2-0 start after defeating West Charlotte and Garinger by a combined 23 runs. Independence won 13-7 on the road at Olympic on March 9 to improve to 3-1 (1-0 Southwestern 4A) on the season. Rocky River dropped its season opener, a 5-0 loss at Central Cabarrus on March 7. Covenant Day lost a 13-0 shutout in its season opener to SouthLake Christian on March 7. The Patriots will compete for another Southwestern 4A championship with the Bulldogs, Myers Park and Porter Ridge vying for the league crown as well.

Bulldog boys dominate home meet Butler boys won its track and field meet competing against Monroe and Providence, outscoring the second-place Panthers 72.5 to 40. Bulldog senior Matthew Barrera won the 1600-meter run, finishing with a time of four minutes and 53.3 seconds, while junior Nathan Silvestri came in second

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