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Owning Shakespeare’s stage Carmel Christian senior earns spot in national performance competition by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Art on Display

Find out more about the Mint Hill school’s display of its art programs in Courtney Schultz’s story on page 12.

Four Queen’s Grant High School students – JaNiya Mills, Yasmine Nelson, Briana Ward and Johnae Williams – danced to Beyonce’s “Halo” during the school’s spring art showcase. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo

MATTHEWS – Carmel Christian School senior Ryan Alderman earned a spot at the National Shakespeare Competition in New York City after taking first place at the regional competition on March 4 at Wingate University. More than 200 participants came from public and private schools of five counties. Each participant earned a certificate, but division winners – such as Ryan – earned a plaque, and the Top 3 of the high school division each were awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Wingate University, renewable annually if they are admitted to Wingate. The competition is designed to help students develop communication skills and (see Shakespeare on page 14)

Red Brick Partnership off to a strong start Newly-formed alliance unites downtown businesses, organizations by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Businesses, nonprofits and residents in the downtown Matthews area recently began uniting through the Red Brick Partnership, the town’s newly-formed organizing body, and the people behind the project say it’s off to a strong start. More than 75 entities are currently in contact with the partnership, according to John Urban, co-chair for the Red Brick Partnership.

“This includes retail, restaurants, service businesses, nonprofits and some residents living downtown,” Urban said in an email. “… Lots of exciting things (are planned) to build awareness of downtown Matthews.” The town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee began brainstorming about a downtown Matthews organizing body in June 2013, and subsequently met with a representative from the North Carolina Main Street Program to develop a strategic plan. The committee researched towns similar in size to Matthews and conducted a case-study visit to Davidson. Multiple public input meetings were held, and a group of stakeholders, made up of the Top 10 landholders by value in Matthews,

discussed options for funding and implementing the program, Urban said in the email. Stakeholders pledged to contribute $10,600 to the program, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended launching the program at the end of 2014, Urban said in the email. The Red Brick Partnership board was formed and asked the Matthews Board of Commissioners to invest in the program. Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said downtown partnerships have been attempted in the past, but the element that’s made the Red Brick Partnership successful is having everyone on the same page. (see Red Brick on page 5)

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Quirkiness, craziness and the search for true love The Black and White Theatre Company to perform ‘Beyond Therapy’ by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Members of The Black and White Theatre company will take community theater to a whole new level this weekend through their production of “Beyond Therapy.” Performances will take place Thursday to Saturday, March 19 to 21, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets cost $8 and can be purchased at the door. All three performances take place at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The company performed its debut show, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” in May 2014 and took the stage for three additional shows – “Tartuffe,” “The Mousetrap” and “Christmas Presence” – last year. Company members also have formed an improv troupe, The Jesters, which performed earlier this month. This time, however, the company wanted to shake things up a bit. “Beyond Therapy,” a play by Christopher Durang, is recommended for audience members 17 years old and older,

due to the subject matter and language used in the show, Amanda Bledsoe, the company’s owner, said. “I wanted do to something a little more risqué, a little more representing of all of theater … versus a family-friendly show,” Bledsoe said. “The goal is not to upset people – just to be theatrical.” The show, which includes six cast members, is a comedy that centers on two therapists, two of their patients and a couple of additional characters. Prudence, played by Bledsoe, is a woman in her late 20s who begins seeing a therapist because she’s looking for someone to spend the rest of her life with and is having trouble dealing with the fear of being alone. “For me, I’m nothing like her,” Bledsoe said of the challenge of playing Prudence. “Relating to her while separating myself from her has been a struggle.” Bruce, played by Andrew Pippin, is a bisexual man who has a boyfriend-lover, Bob (played by Reed Alexander), but “wants to be open to all experiences,” Pippin said, and begins seeking romance with the opposite sex. He, too, attends therapy and meets Prudence along the way. “He’s trying to learn that it’s OK to want what you want and just to be free with yourself even if people don’t agree

with you,” Pippin said. “… He does it in a nonconventional way, which creates a little bit of chaos.” The two therapists, Stuart and Charlotte (played by Billy Loelius and Amanda Lebonville, respectively), are “not without their crazy side,” Bledsoe said. Cast members described Stuart as a “chauvinist” and Charlotte as “scatterbrained” and “eccentric.” “You spend a lot of time asking yourself who’s crazier – the therapists or their patients,” Bledsoe said. For show director Jimmy White, the biggest challenge was helping the actors and actresses develop their characters without becoming cartoonish, as the characters possess a number of oddities and quirks. “It’s very easy to stray into that territory where you do basically fall into ‘Looney Tunes,’” White said. “I didn’t want that, because if you go that far … it’s not as personal and relatable (to the audience).” One of the things White loves about the show is its relatability, in spite of the quirkiness of the plot and characters. “The characters are a little more out there, but the same themes – love and trying to find someone – are universal and, thus, relatable,” White said. “… The easiest way to describe (the show)

(Clockwise from left) Billy Loelius, Amanda Bledsoe, Amanda Lebonville, Andrew Pippin and Reed Alexander will play the main characters in “Beyond Therapy.” Josh Whitener/MMHW photo

is a spin on a man-meets-woman kind of tale with a lot of twists and turns along the way.” The Black and White Theatre Company is already setting its sights on its next show, “Hamlet,” scheduled for late July. The company will hold auditions, which are open to the community, at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy on March 26 and 27, a Thursday and Friday, at 5:30 p.m. both days. Call 704545-7373 for more information.

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“What makes this group different is they all seem to have the same vision and understand what’s good for one is good for all,� Taylor said. “That’s the key difference this go-around as opposed to times before.� Commissioners allocated $20,000 to the Red Brick Partnership last month, but Taylor said the end goal is for the organization to be self-sufficient. “The town has taken the approach to do whatever it takes to make (the Red Brick Partnership) successful, but the goal is, for the most part, to have them stand alone and be an entity in and of itself, with the cooperation of the town, but not dependent upon the town,� he said. “I think they have the right people in place to make that happen.� Matthews assistant town manager Jamie Justice, town clerk Lori Canapinno and senior planner Jay Camp also “have all contributed to advancing the cause,� Urban said in the email. “It was necessary to use the town as the catalyst to get the (Red Brick Partnership) launched,� he said in the email. “Ultimately, the town will step back and be a partner as RBP becomes it's own entity.� The partnership is using a formula similar to the N.C. Main Street Program for self-promotion, Urban added. The organization will introduce “First Thursdays� on May 7, which will showcase downtown Matthews on a monthly, ongoing basis, he said in the email.

The partnership also is offering businesses coaching for town events, and will introduce street directories, a special website (www. redbrickpartnership.org, currently under construction) and street banners to promote the downtown area, Urban said in the email. “Coordination of events and activities with (the Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource department) will take place,� he said in the email. “Implementation and recommendations for streetscape improvements will be coordinated with town planning, along with exploration of residential and mixed-use projects to make downtown economically viable and more successful. “Bottom line, Matthews is a great place, but we need to take downtown to the next level to support the businesses and provide the growth to support a new demands.� Downtown businesses and organizations are invited to attend a training session for First Thursdays on Wednesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. at the Matthews town hall, located at 232 Matthews Station St. The event will focus on developing “an event that encourages people to shop and dine in downtown Matthews,� as well as ways to participate with social media and marketing; what the Red Brick Partnership will provide; how to organize special promotions, food concepts and entertainment ideas; and how to market businesses creatively, according to a news release. Email info@redbrickpertnership.org for more information.

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News Briefs Matthews staff conducting citizen survey

MATTHEWS – Residents of Matthews are encouraged to participate in the town’s citizen survey. The survey is an opportunity for residents Art Director to share with town staff their thoughts and Maria Hernandez opinions about Matthews. Information gathA&E Editor ered from the survey will be utilized as the Dee Grano town moves forward planning its strategic goals, according to a news release. Faith Columnist The survey will be open through April Rev. Tony Marciano 10 and can be accessed at http://svy. mk/1FrMZEF.

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MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Mint Hill Police Department will sponsor a Shred-It event on April 11, a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mint Hill town hall. This event will give people the chance to “safely and securely dispose of documents” that might contain personal and confidential information, according to a news release. Find more information at www.minthill.com. Town hall is located at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane.

the space and changed its name to Captain’s Cove, according to a news release. The new restaurant opened late last month and features a menu similar to Captain’s Galley, but with additional meals including pastas, steaks and chicken, the release said. Visit www.captainscovenc.com or call 704-8472285 for more information.

Texas Roadhouse fundraiser to support clean water nonprofit

MATTHEWS – Texas Roadhouse restaurants throughout North Carolina will join together for the second year in a row in an effort to bring clean water to communities in need across the globe. Texas Roadhouse will host a fundraiser for Wine to Water on March 26, a Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. The restaurant chain will donate 10 percent of all food sales during the fundraiser to Wine to Water, which has provided clean water and sanitation to more than 250,000 people in 17 countries since its inception in 2004, according to a news release. Wine to Water hopes to raise $100,000 through a variety of fundraisers, and the Texas Roadhouse locations in North Carolina hope to raise $30,000 through their own fundraisers, the release said. In addition, Texas Roadhouse will sell Wine to Water T-shirts and appetizer cards, which are good for three appetizers, for $10 each through March 31, with all proceeds going to Wine to Water. Texas Roadhouse’s Matthews restaurant is located at 10450 E. Independence Blvd.

Captain’s Cove opens in place of previous seafood Nancy Glen Service restaurant MATTHEWS – Captain’s Cove Restaurant Award goes to the late is now open for business in Matthews. Gail Rothschild Following the closing of the Captain’s Galley restaurant in October 2014, the 11032 E. Independence Blvd. retail space was sold to Chris and Angie Mavrakis, who remodeled

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honor of her commitment to community service, at the Matthews Board of Commissioners’ March 9 meeting. The Nancy Glen Service Award is presented annually by the Human Services Council to a community member committed to service Gail Rothschild received the Matthews Chamber in Matthews. volunteer award in Photo courtesy of “(Rothschild) gave 2013. Matthews Chamber of of her heart and love Commerce through selfless acts of time and dedication to help those in need by supporting many local non-profit organizations,” said Whitley, who volunteered on a Habitat for Humanity project with Rothschild. Dahn Jenkins, executive director at the Levine Senior Center, spoke about Rothschild’s volunteer commitments and her personality. “She had a warm, loving spirit … she believed in volunteering and she was there (Levine Senior Center) full time for two years,” Jenkins said. Rothschild’s daughter, Renee Leff accepted the award for her mother, who died in October at 66 years old. Leff spoke through tears about how her mother’s dedication to service shaped her life and taught her how to treat others. Whitley ended the presentation by redelivering an additional plaque to the Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor. The plaque was inscribed with Rothschild’s name, beside the other six past recipients of the award. This plaque will hang in the Matthews town hall. Taylor said he remembers when Nancy Glen, the award’s namesake, first moved to Matthews, as well as her passion and vivacious smile. “Gail clearly had that same passion, and they both had the same smile. I will always remember their smile,” he said.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between March 9 and 15, according to the Matthews Police Department: • John Daly, 3100 block of Siskey Parkway: Driving while impaired. March 9 • Shondrea Howard, 10100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Stealing from department store. March 9 • Douglas Stidham, 1700 block of Brandywine Drive: Driving while impaired; possession of concealed handgun and an assortment of weapons. March 9 • Roderick Hinson, 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Domestic violence; communicating threats. March 13 • Jacob Radey, 2300 block of East John Street: Possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia; underage consumption of alcohol. March 14 • Ira Ragin, 1700 block of Windsor Square Drive: Driving while impaired. March 14 • Laura Walker, 1600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Assaulting a police officer; drunken and disruptive. March 14 The following crimes were reported between March 2 and 15, according to

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Home/Business Break-Ins • 1500 block of Gander Cove Lane: $100 in damage to door lock and deadbolt assembly during break-in; nothing listed as stolen. March 6 • 900 block of Matthews Common Drive: LED Smart TV and Blu-ray player stolen during home break-in. March 7 • Colonial Grand Apartments, 924 Matthews Commons Drive: $25 in damage to window screen during break-in; nothing listed as stolen. March 8

Vehicle Break-Ins • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: Purse with $20 cash, credit cards and driver’s license stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $100 in damage to door lock. March 4 • 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Tool bag with hand tools, worth $260 total, stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $300 in damage to window. March 6 • 10500 block of Idlewild Road: Diamond ring and cellphone, gas card and hydrocodone, worth $890 total, stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $250 in damage to dashboard. March 7 • 12700 block of Vinings Creek Drive: Bag with prescription pills stolen when vehicle broken into. March 10

• 1400 block of Brittle Creek Drive: $100 GPS device stolen when vehicle broken into. March 11

Property Theft • Advance Auto Parts, 9507 E. Independence Blvd.: Two headlight bulbs, worth $43 total, shoplifted. March 3 • 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $400 worth of household goods stolen. March 4 • 1700 block of Spring Stone Drive: $400 Gemtech gun silencer stolen. March 5 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd: $125 worth of Nike clothing shoplifted. March 6 • Walgreens, 1220 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $55 worth of beauty products shoplifted. March 6 • 1500 block of Crescent Lane: $400 telescope and $50 ski pants stolen. March 7 • JCPenney, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: $490 worth of women’s clothing stolen. March 9 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Two wallets, worth $228 total, shoplifted. March 9 • 2600 block of Connemara Drive: Checks taken from mailbox; $1,037 worth of power tools stolen. March 12 • Old Navy, 10530 Northeast Pkwy.: $250 worth of women’s and kids’ clothing shoplifted. March 12 • 10500 block of Northeast Parkway:

$650 iPhone 6 stolen. March 12 • 2200 block of Williams Road: One girl’s and one boy’s bike, worth $350 total, stolen. March 13 • 800 block of Park Center Drive: North Carolina registration plate stolen. March 14 • Plantation Estates, 733 Plantation Estates Drive: Oxygen concentrator with refill machine, worth $4,100 total, stolen. March 15 • 4800 block of Morningwood Drive: Heavy-duty gardening equipment and accessories, worth $750 total, stolen. March 15 • 13500 block of Five Gait Court: Personal mail and checks taken from mailbox. March 15 • Game Stop, 2211 Matthews Township Pkwy.: PlayStation 4 and two games, worth $398 total, stolen from store. March 15

Fraud • Matthews Pediatric Dentistry, 1801 Windsor Square Drive: Credit card fraud. March 5 • Tropical Bakery - Brazilian Cafe, 11100 Monroe Road: $900 in cash stolen from business by trickery. March 7 • 1500 block of Woody Creek Road: ATM fraud. March 8 • 1400 block of Crescent Lane: Wallet with driver’s license and bank card stolen; (see Crime Blotter on page 11)

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Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

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Matthews Library to host first virtual author event Bestselling author M. J. Rose talks about her book and virtual tours

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Library will venture into new territory this weekend through its first virtual author event. The event, which will be conducted via Google Hangout and feature M.J. Rose New York Times bestselling author M. J. Rose, will take place in the library’s community room on Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. Chantez Neymoss, adult services librarian at Matthews, said the library aspires to utilize technology to offer unique events for community members. “I think it’s really exciting that we can bring her in and have these discussions,” Neymoss said. “Libraries are doing something a little different, trying something new.” Neymoss said this is the first time the Matthews Library has hosted a virtual author event. She said Rose’s publicist, Deb Zipf, contacted the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to offer a free virtual author event. Zipf said she chose the library system because Charlotte wasn’t included on Rose’s tour schedule. After talking to Neymoss, they

agreed Rose’s work would be a good fit for Matthews library patrons. According to David Sniffin, the adult services coordinator for all Charlotte Mecklenburg libraries, only three libraries have the capability to host these types of events – North County in Huntersville, Main Library on North Tryon Street and the Matthews Library – because they have SMART Boards that allow them to project the virtual call to a larger audience. Neymoss said Matthews was thrilled to work with Rose on this event. “We have never had a big-time author,” she said. “… We don’t get a lot of author events in Matthews, particularly since the recession, because funding has been restricted.” Neymoss said when the library has money in its budget for events, presenters and authors are normally paid between $25 and $100 per event. “The only costs involved, regardless of the means, is usually staff time or for refreshments,” Sniffin said. “Occasionally, we'll offer an honorarium, but this is rare. Free programs, for us, are preferable.” Neymoss said she’s been reaching out to library patrons via social media and in person to gain momentum about the upcoming event. Since it’s the first of its kind, Neymoss said library staff are prepared for mishaps, but she said she hopes to continue pursuing virtual events. “We are excited to see what the public

shares their monthly picks for Top 10 books published in the U.S. Rose said her book could thinks,” she said. “Try and try again.” be described as an erotic gothic novel. Neymoss said this event is the starting point. According to the book’s introduction, the She hopes to one day offer streaming events, main character, a New York socialite named where patrons can watch the event from any- Sandrine Salome, leaves her abusive huswhere with Internet access. band, fleeing to her grandmother’s mansion in Paris. There, she becomes emboldened with a Rose on virtual book tours newfound sense of self and sexuality, as she is M. J. Rose will discuss her writing career, introduced to art, Paris nightlife and the occult creative process and published works includ- underground scene by her new lover, Gustav ing her latest book, “The Witch of Painted Moreau. Sorrows,” during the Matthews Sandrine’s husband is on the Library’s Google Hangout author hunt for her, while Salome becomes event. embodied by the spirit of La Lune – Rose isn’t new to virtual author a witch and legendary 16th-century events; she’s been doing them since Parisian courtesan – while she Skype became available in 2003, and hunts for the meaning to her new has done hundreds of virtual events reality. with book clubs and libraries. Rose said she grew up in the “It’s a great way to reach your time of feminism and, while audience without the restrictions of she doesn’t claim to be one, she cost, time and travel,” she said. believes women have to stand up to Photos courtesy of Mario Rose said if she had to do all of Morgado societal-imposed stereotypes of the her March and April author events “good girl.” in person, it would cost an additional $5,000, This scenario plays out in her book, as Sanadding she likes the unfiltered honesty that drine is forced to choose between satisfying the separation of the Internet allows. her grandmother and husband or going after “In-person events invoke a modicum of what she really wants through her spirit-empoliteness, and with Skype people feel more bodied erotic nature. empowered,” she said. “It’s the only time peo“Sometimes, to get what you want, you have ple will really speak up and say, ‘I really hated to tap into your inner witch,” she said. “Being your character,’ and I like that.” a good girl doesn’t get us what we want.” Rose’s book, “The Witch of Painted SorFind out more about M.J. Rose and her rows,” was selected by LibraryReads, a mem- published works on her website, www.mjrose. bered collective voice of public libraries that com/content/.

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fraudulent use of debit card at an ATM. March 11 • 10000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Unauthorized purchase of $532 made with credit card. March 15

Drugs • 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of heroin and marijuana. March 3 • 13000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; possession of controlled substances. March 8

Vandalism/Hit-And Run • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: $100 damage to door. March 4 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: $250 damage to passenger side window of vehicle. March 6 • 13500 block of Lipizzan Court: $100 in damage to car tire. March 7 • 10100 block of Northeast Parkway: Damage to park signs, park benches and trees in vandalism incident. March 10

• Jese Leigh Carella, 11400 block of Coble Road: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; assault on a public official. March 12 • Eric Randell Stitt Jr., Shell Gas Station, 10308 Albemarle Road: Possession of stolen property; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana. March 13 • Paige Rascoe McKeta, 4700 block of Shea Lane: Warrant for arrest (school attendance law violation). March 13 • Christopher Beaulieu, 14500 block of Barney Drive: Order for arrest (driving while license revoked). March 14

• Madison Logan Young, 6500 block of Mintbrook Drive: Order for arrest (possessing drug paraphernalia); order for arrest (possessing marijuana). March 15 The following crimes were reported between March 10 and 16, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

Property Theft • 11300 block of Hawthorne Drive: $20 worth of oxymorphone hydrochloride stolen. March 10

Fraud • 9900 block of Markus Drive: Identity theft. March 12

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Art on display Queen’s Grant students perform in spring art showcase by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Queen’s Grant High School students showed off their artistic sides on Thursday, March 12, at the school’s Spring Fine Arts Showcase 2015. The school’s symphonic band, dance groups and beginning and advanced choirs all performed numbers during the event, while theater groups performed one-act plays and school artists displayed their pieces. “The idea was to bring all the different art programs together, so we had one event where everyone did something,� Elizabeth Mills, Queen’s Grant dance and theater teacher, said. “We’re a fairly small school, so it’s easier to do a little bit of everything rather than one big production.� Queen’s Grant has held showcase events for more than six years, and in recent years began holding both a fall and spring showcase. Performance groups began preparing for the showcase at the end of January, Mills said. The theater teacher said she chose one-act plays she felt the high school students would enjoy performing, with characters they might enjoy playing. Daniel Fitzpatrick, a sophomore, chose to participate in one of the one-act plays,

“Football Romeo,� to gain more acting experience. “I wanted to improve my acting prowess,� he said. Daniel describes his role, Danny Dinning, as a “geek type,� who tries to move his way up the social ladder. In the production, Danny is seeking the role of “Romeo� in “Romeo and Juliet,� but another teen, Nicola, wants her boyfriend to play the part. Daniel said he enjoys acting and becoming a different person on stage. “You get to step outside of yourself to be a person that doesn’t really exist, but you have to fill in that spot,� he said. Queen’s Grant sophomore and Mint Hill resident Savannah Von Kaenel wrote and directed one of the performed plays, “Family Doesn’t End with Blood.� Mills said the students enjoyed auditioning for a studentwritten play. Savannah said she was inspired by her favorite television show, “Supernatural.� She originally wrote the play as a theater assignment, and Mills asked her to create a rewrite for the showcase. “I was really excited to write it, and I was really happy with how it turned out,� Savannah said. The “Supernatural�-inspired play follows a college-aged brother and sister, who are both adopted. Sam, the brother, has been looking for their birth parents without his sister, Marin, knowing. Sam shares his desire to meet his biological parents with his sister and two adoptive parents, Elliot and Catherine,

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Students from all levels of Queen’s Grant High School’s art classes displayed their pieces at the school’s art showcase. The art students worked under the direction of Shelley Tippett. Courtney Schultz/ MMHW photo

Katie hoped the audience could see how much they enjoyed playing. Band director Glenda Massey said she chose challenging pieces for the band she felt her students would find enjoyable to play. Massey has been a part of eight showcases and feels students gain confidence from performing and showcasing their talents. “It’s (also) the community feel we get when we come here,� Massey said. Students experience a community feel within the band, as well, which encourages them to continue to perform, she added. Mills, the school’s dance and theater teacher, also feels students benefit in various ways through performing in the showcases. “I have definitely seen them grow, and some of them want to take this beyond high school and pursue (art activities) in college,� she said. “(Through the showcase,) I think they learn how to be an adult. They learn how to be selfmotivated. They learn how to be comfortable being themselves, comfortable working with other people.� Find more information about the school’s programs at www.queensgranthigh.org.

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Crestdale tops academic league MATTHEWS – Crestdale Middle School recently became the 2014-15 National Academic League (NAL) champion in CharlotteMecklenburg Schools. Students participate in four rounds, in which they answer questions from 22 subjects grouped under traditional school curriculum, such as math, language arts, science and social studies. Students also solve real-world current event problems. Crestdale will compete against either Baltimore or Wichita in the NAL National Tournament. Matthews Elementary to perform ‘Honk! Jr.’ MATTHEWS – Fifth-grade students from Matthews Elementary School will perform “Honk! Jr.” next week. Show dates are Monday, March 23; Tuesday, March 24; Thursday, March 26; and Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. each night at the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. Two different performance groups will alternate, with the “Blue” cast performing on Monday and Thursday and the “Gold” cast performing on Tuesday and Friday. Admission is free, but the school is accepting

donations at the door. Email Adrienne Bridge at adrienne.bridges@ cms.k12.nc.us for more information. Matthews students top Shakespeare competition MATTHEWS – Crestdale Middle School student Frank McMahan earned first place in the middle school division and Providence High School student Lea Mell earned second place in the high school division at the regional Shakespeare Competition held on March 4 at Wingate University. More than 200 participants came from public and private schools in five counties. Each received a certificate, and plaques were awarded to winners in each division, according to a news release. The competition is designed to help students develop communication skills and appreciate the power of literature, especially the writings of 16th century playwright and poet William Shakespeare. Contestants were judged on their ability to bring Shakespeare to life with feeling, clarity and meaning, according to the release. “If you can recite Shakespeare well and if you are able to interpret those lines, you can do anything,” Lenhardt said in the release. The annual Shakespeare Competition is a project of the Charlotte Branch of the English Speaking Union, the Union County Community Arts Council “Arts in the Schools” grant program and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The event has been held at Wingate University for 31 years.

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appreciate the power of literature, according to Wingate English Professor Allison Lenhardt. Participants prepare a sonnet and a 13to 20-line monologue to perform. Students are divided into 14 groups of six students to perform both the sonnet and monologue. One student is chosen from each group to move onto the final round to perform their monologue. Contestants are judged on their ability to bring Shakespeare to life with feeling, clarity and meaning, according to a news release. “If you can recite Shakespeare well and if you are able to interpret those lines, you can do anything,” Lenhardt said in the release. The annual competition is a project of the Charlotte branch of the English Speaking Union, the Union County Community Arts Council “Arts in the Schools” grant program and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The event has taken place at Wingate University for 31 years. Ryan, of Waxhaw, earned the top place through his performance of a monologue from William Shakespeare’s comedy “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” He chose the monologue because he prefers comedic more than dramatic acting. Ryan said he typically chooses funny monologues and feels Shakespeare doesn’t receive due credit for his humor.

“It’s a really funny monologue,” he said. “It’s about a man who left his house for the first time to go find a job, and he’s upset that his dog isn’t crying because he left. He is addressing his dog, Crab, about why he’s upset that he’s not crying.” A friend of Carmel Christian recommended the monologue, and Ryan felt it was the right fit that gave him the ability to use physical comedy. “I feed off audience’s reaction,” said Ryan, who feels his strength is his comedic timing. “I like hearing laughter. All my favorite plays have been comedic. I just like having people respond when I’m acting.” Ryan has performed in the competition since his freshman year. He prepared his winning monologue for his junior year, but wasn’t able to complete the competition due to adverse weather. Ryan said although his first encounters with the competition didn’t pan out, he learned how to perform and what to expect. Steven Schulz, an upper school English teacher at a Carmel Christian, gave Ryan guidance before his senior competition to help him learn the soliloquy’s double entendres, archaic language and context. “I wanted to make sure that I would laugh if I knew what the jokes were talking about,” Ryan said. At the national competition, Ryan will be a semifinalist and perform the sonnet and soliloquy he performed at Wingate. If he earns a spot as a Top 10 finalist, he will

perform a cold read, where he will be given three choices of monologues with a paragraph of background information and 10 minutes to prepare. Schulz is coaching Ryan to prepare for the national competition, helping him add more physical comedy to his performance and making him “funnier.” “It is always satisfying to work with a student who is interested in exploring the depth of Shakespeare's work. Not only does Ryan have a great mind for understanding literature, he knows how to put that knowledge into performance,” Schulz said. Ryan said the cold read will be the biggest challenge of the national competition, because he worries he might not understand the monologue’s language and meaning. Schulz has given Ryan multiple monologues to help him prepare for the cold read. Ryan also has performed in about eight shows throughout his career at Carmel Christian, including four plays and three musicals. “I love making people laugh and making people feel things. I really enjoy that for me,” he said. Ryan’s favorite show at Carmel Christian was “The Drowsy Chaperone,” an ensemble comedy, where he played Aldolpho, a “goofy, over-the-top” character. Kay Brinkley, a drama teacher at Carmel, has directed Ryan in several school productions. “I am really proud of Ryan and his growth

Carmel Christian senior Ryan Alderman aced his performance of a monologue from William Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” earning a spot at the National Shakespeare Competition. Photo courtesy of Carmel Christian School

as an artist and performer. He has an innate comedic timing, along with great energy that he projects readily from the stage,” Brinkley said. “His love of literature and ability to interpret it, as well as a strong work ethic, serves him well in his performances. I have great hopes for him at the national competition in New York.” Ryan stays busy, aside from his acting career, through participating in the school's STEM program with the Quest Institute for Quality Education and NanoRacks, as well as advanced placement (AP) courses. He plans to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall as an undeclared major, but said he might change his mind. Ryan encourages students interested in the Shakespeare competition to “practice your monologue a lot, know your monologue really well (and) only do a monologue when you’re super comfortable with it.”

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I thought I was OCD about managing my calendar, until… happened, I immediately defaulted to my style of trying to overcompensate for making a mistake. From now on, I would use meeting confirmation in Outlook. That way, it would always be in my calendar. As I considered this solution, I found myself tripping over the Bible verse, Romans 7:21, which begins with, “Then I find it to be a law...” I am so good at fixing problems by creating “laws” – policies and procedures – so it doesn’t happen again. As I was thinking this through, for whatever reason, I remembered words from a class I was taking while preparing for ministry. The teacher said, even as you grow in your relationship with Christ, you will still burn the toast, you will still spill the coffee – and, may I add, you will still mess up your calendar. She went on to explain God wasn’t looking for perfection of performance; He was looking for perfection of character. God wasn’t interested in my new procedure for handling calendar appointments. I had to accept that I messed up my calendar, as well as a friend noticing

I looked tired (I can yawn without opening my mouth). God wasn’t looking for my performance to be flawless. He was more interested in my character. He would use this moment to grab my attention and address my character, which didn’t reflect the character of Jesus. Understand, for me, I equate being busy with being productive, or, if I can be honest, having significance. I need to slow down and focus on what is important. Gratefully, George accepted my apology and we will reschedule. I am thankful. Meanwhile, I have one more thing to add to my calendar – to be still and know that He is God. 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.

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Idlewild Baptist and Blair UMC team up to feed students and their families MINT HILL – Idlewild Baptist and Blair Road United Methodist churches started a partnership to feed students and their families through Book Bags of Love, according to Rev. Jeff Turner, minister of youth and recreation at Idlewild Baptist. The two churches collect food, place it in backpacks and distribute them to three local schools, which, in turn, pass out the “book bags of love” to students in need, so they have access to food during evenings and weekends, when they’re not in school. Turner said the churches are looking for donations of canned goods, cereal, peanut butter (no glass jars) and Pop Tarts. Donations can be dropped off on weekdays at Idlewild Baptist’s church office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at Blair Road UMC’s church office from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Queen’s Grant High School in Mint Hill also collects food for Book Bags of Love. Turner said it was important for Idlewild to help the community. “Jesus called us to serve others. We are trying to help out anyway we can,” he said. Blair UMC is located at 9135 Blair Road, and Idlewild Baptist is located at 12701 Idlewild Road. St. John Neumann Catholic Church celebrates annual parish mission

humor. “We were blessed to have Father Burns with us for our parish mission,” Father Patrick Hoare, pastor of St. John Neumann Catholic, said in the release. “He had a unique way of applying Christian principles to many of the situations we face today.” Judy Erb, who organized the parish mission said in the release she felt all topics presented by Burns were relevant to her, and the comments she heard assured her she wasn’t the only one who felt that way. “(Burns’s) down-to-earth preaching style, often interjected with humor, put everyone at ease and allowed his message of faith, hope and love within the universal church to shine through for all those in attendance,” she said in the release. St. John Neumann Catholic is located at 8451 Idlewild Road in Charlotte, near the Mint Hill line.

CHARLOTTE – Father Hugh Burns recently presented the parish mission “Get Real: Religion With Two Feet on the Ground,” focused on the intersection of Christianity with reality, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Burns spoke during evening and daily masses, according to a news release. Topics addressed anger, fear, worry and www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Teen Consignment Sale at Matthews UMC MATTHEWS – Matthews United Methodist Church will host its biannual teen consignment sale on Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers will find junior-sized clothing for boys and girls 12 years old and older. Items for sale will include gentlyused spring-and summer-style clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, games, electronics, books and sports equipment. Thirty percent of sales go towards local and global Christian ministries aimed at serving children, according to the church’s website Visit www.ReduceReuseConsign.com or email Teenconsignment@yahoo.com for more information. Matthews UMC is located at 801 S. Trade St. Movie Night at Wilson Grove Baptist Church

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MINT HILL – Wilson Grove Baptist Church will host a free movie night, which will include a viewing of the 2011 film “Courageous,” on Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the church’s main sanctuary. “Courageous” was written and directed by Alex Kendrick, the creator of the 2008 film “Fireproof.” The story chronicles the lives of four police officers, who endure a tragedy that causes them to struggle with their faith and family life. Child care will not be offered during the event. Wilson Grove Baptist is located at 6624 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road. Send faith news items to crystal@ m a t t h e w s m i n t h i l l w e e k l y. c o m . Announcements should be sent two weeks in advance.

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Matthews Summer Camps The Spring Equinox is this weekend, but town staff in Matthews are already looking one season ahead in preparation for a number of summer camps. The following programs will be offered in Matthews during the summer months. Find more information on Matthews summer camps at www. matthewsfun.com. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s summer camp guide will continue in two weeks with additional area summer programs.

Clay & Pottery Camp

Rising first through eighth grade July 13 to 17 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $105 July 27 to 31 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $94.50

Children can use different methods including coils, slabs, extrusions, molds and the pottery wheel to fashion artworks, glaze them and exhibit them on the last day. Bring a snack and dress for a mess. Email artsdelivered@gmail. com or call Rick Crowley at 704-6182222. McDowell Arts Center, 123 McDowell St., Matthews

Bugs & Flowers Mixed Media Camp 6 to 12 years old Aug. 3 to 7 1:30 to 5 p.m. Cost: $105 (Matthews residents) or $115 (nonresidents)

In this program, which combines art and science, children will make art as they learn facts about flowers and insects. They’ll observe preserved specimens with magnifying lenses to reproduce details in their artwork. Additional inspiration will come from the art of Georgia O’Keefe, Joan Miro and Romero Britto, as campers explore techniques such as printmaking, collage, resist, batik, paper mache, drawing, acrylics, clay modeling and assemblage. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Camp Crews Full-Day Camps 7 to 12 years old Sessions: July 13 to 17; July 27 to 31; or Aug. 17 to 21

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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $170 (Matthews residents) or $180 (nonresidents) These camps offer children a chance to get off the couch and onto the court. Campers will participate in a variety of sports each day, including dodgeball, kickball, soccer, lacrosse, whiffleball and more. They also will visit parks in Matthews every Tuesday afternoon for outdoor fun and recreation. Snacks and sports drinks will be provided. Campers should bring their own lunch throughout the week. Post-camp care is available from 5 to 6 p.m. for $10 each day. Call 704-7081287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Camp Crews Half-Day Camps – Flag Football July 6 to 10

Camp Crews Half-Day Camps – Lacrosse July 22 to 26

Camp Crews Half-Day Camps - Soccer July 20 to 24

7 to 12 years old 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $85 (Matthews residents) or $95 (nonresidents) Camp Crews Half-Day Camps are

for children interested in having fun while learning about a new sport each week and participating in games and tournaments. These camps are recreation oriented and introduce every camper to the sport and in a “fun-first” environment. Post-camp care is available from 5 to 6 p.m. for $10 each day. Call 704-7081287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Camp FUNshine

6 to 11 years old Sessions: June 22 to 26; June 29 to July 3; July 6 to July 10; July 13 to July 17; July 20 to 24; July 27 to 31 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $150 (Matthews residents) or $160 (nonresidents) Children will play games, go on field trips, swim and more. Field trips will include Carowinds, Discovery Place, Monkey Joe’s, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Inner Peaks, Extreme Ice Center, Laser Quest and more. Pre- and post-camp care are available for an additional $20 per day. Pre-camp care will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m., and post-camp care from 5 to 6 p.m. Matthews Elementary School gymnasium, 200 McDowell Ave., Matthews

Camp FUNshine X-treme Week 8 to 11 years old

(see Summer Camp Guide on page 19)

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Aug. 3 to 7 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $200 (Matthews residents) or $210 (nonresidents) This camp will include field trips every day. Pre- and post-camp care will be available for an additional $20 per day. Pre-camp care will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m., and post-camp care from 5 to 6 p.m. Matthews Elementary School gymnasium, 200 McDowell Ave., Matthews

Camp Gymstars

3 to 6 years old Sessions: June 22 to 26; July 6 to 10; July 20 to 24; Aug. 3 to 7 8:30 a.m. to noon Cost: $95 (Matthews residents) or $85 (nonresidents) Camp Gymstars offers young children a structured, fun and active environment where they can play a variety of sports and participate in arts, crafts and music activities. Popular mascots from local area sports teams will visit each week to interact with the campers and take pictures. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

Cats, Dogs & Co.: A Mixed Media Camp 6 to 12 years old

Aug. 3 to 7 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $105 (Matthews residents) or $115 (nonresidents) Campers will explore facts about pets and wild animals while using their creativity. Each project, based on different animals, will emphasize techniques, such as yarn painting, dot painting, applique, drawing, acrylics, batik, paper-mache, assemblage, puppetry, collage and printmaking. Additional inspiration will be provided by the art of Peter Diem, Eric Carl, Peter Moorman and Todd Young. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp

June 22 to 26 First Kicks – 3 to 4 years old; 9 to 10 a.m.; $97 Mini-Soccer – 4 to 5 years old; 10:30 a.m. to noon; $112 Half Day – 6 to 16 years old; 9 a.m. to noon; $148 Full Day – 8 to 16 years old; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $205 Based on one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the U.S. and Canada, Challenger British Soccer Camp is more than a week of drills and skills. In addition to taking part in daily sessions of foot skill development, using the 1,000

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touches curriculum, technical and tactical practices and daily World Cup tournament-style plays, each child will be treated to a rich cultural experience and lessons on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. Register before May 1 to receive a free soccer ball, shirt and jersey. Contact Michael King at 704-708-1288 or mking@matthewsnc.gov for more information. Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews

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Suzuki Violin/Cello Camp: 6/29 - 7/3 (beginning strings)

July 20 to 24 Half Day – 6 to 16 years old; 9 a.m. to noon; $157 Half Day – 9 to 16 years old; 1 to 4 p.m.; $157 Full Day – 9 to 16 years old; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $200

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TetraBrazil Soccer Academy offers unique programs of technical development that challenge each player to raise their game to new heights. The TetraBrazil curriculum has been designed by professional coaches to provide teams, coaches and players with the same expert level of training received by the top youth players in Brazil.

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Register before May 1 to receive a free soccer ball, shirt and jersey. Contact Michael King at 704-708-1288 or mking@matthewsnc.gov for more information. Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews

Comprehension Quest – SOAR Tutoring

Rising third- through fifth-graders Aug. 3 to 7 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $125 (Matthews residents) or $135 (nonresidents) Campers will search for the key to unlocking the core secrets of fiction and non-fiction texts, and gain total access to the challenging worlds of Main Idea Mountain, Vocabulary Volcano, Inference Island, Drawing Conclusion Desert and The Sea of Sequence. With two North Carolina certified teachers as guides, explorers will assemble an essential toolkit that will aid them in this quest and beyond. Comprehension Quest is a multisensory camp with outdoor activities and a snack scheduled daily. Bring a light snack from home. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Dance Intensive Camp 10 to 13 years old July 7 to 9

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9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $105 (Matthews residents) or $115 (nonresidents) This camp will offer three mornings of nothing but dance. Students will learn ballet, conditioning, modern, jazz, dance terminology and more. Campers should bring their own snack and drink to camp. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Discovery Place: Fizz, Bubble and Goo

(nonresidents) Physics comes to life when you make objects disappear using mirrors and make magnets float on air. Create glowin-the-dark slime and learn about animals that light up the night. Location not listed.

Engineering for Kids: Heroes Week 4 to 7 years old June 29 to July 3 9 a.m. to noon Cost: $185 (Matthews residents) or $195 (nonresidents)

July 20 to 24, 1 to 4 p.m. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Protect the world and save mankind by joining a league of heroes. Compete against other leagues, performing engineering-related challenges like saving an ecosystem from an oil spill. Only one group will end the week as the ultimate league of super heroes. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Cost: $90 (Matthews residents) or $95 (nonresidents)

Engineering for Kids: LEGO – Rescue Robots

July 13 to 17, 9 a.m. to noon Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

From making a variety of bubbles to a 1-million-bubble soda fountain, and creating acid-base artwork to slimy substances, campers will examine some of the coolest – and sometimes messiest – reactions in science.

Discovery Place: Push, Pull and Lift Rising second- through fifth-graders July 13 to 17 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $90 (Matthews residents) or $95 (nonresidents) Campers will explore physics in this camp, from simple machines like the lever, wheel, and pulley, to how things fly. Make things happen and find the invisible forces that move the world. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Discovery Place: Silly Scientist

Rising kindergartners and first-graders July 6 to 10 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $90 (Matthews residents) or $95

10 to 13 years old July 20 9 a.m. to noon Cost: $185 (Matthews residents) or $195 (nonresidents) Students will design and program robots to respond to simulated disaster situations, such as moving rubble and retrieving targets. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Engineering for Kids: WreckIt Week

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Campers will join wrecking companies for the week, work their way up the ranks and compete against other wrecking companies in various engineering-related challenges, such as building a bridge from balsa wood and constructing ways to protect an egg from impact. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

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Calendar 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. Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews 3.21.2015 Saturday Operation Medicine Drop – Matthews

Operation Medicine Drop Rx helps prevent expired and unused prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs from falling into hands of children and those who might abuse the medications. The event also allows people to properly dispose of these medications in a way that will prevent the substances from entering the water and sewer system.

The Matthews Festival Harris Teeter will host an Operation Medicine Drop site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the CVS on Siskey Parkway will host a site from 2 to 5:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Matthews Police Department. Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews CVS, 3310 Siskey Pkwy., Matthews 3.21.2015 Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Operation Medicine Drop – Mint Hill

Operation Medicine Drop Rx helps prevent expired and unused prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs from falling into hands of children and those who might abuse the medications. The event also allows people to properly dispose of these medications in a way that will prevent the substances from entering the water and sewer system, according to a news release from the Mint Hill Police Department. Harris Teeter, 7036 Brighton Park Drive, Mint Hill Walgreens, 9202 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

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3.21.2015 Saturday 10:30 a.m. Paws to Read

This workshop was designed to help children boost their readings skills and confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog. The event, open to children 5 to 11 years old, is free and does not require registration. Call 704-416-5000 for more information. Matthews Public Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews 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 704-4098983 for more information.

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Calendar 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 the Mint Hill Library reference desk staff at 704-416-5200, option 4, for more information. Internet Lab, Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 3.26.2015 Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. Easter Basket Weaving

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.

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/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.

Siskey YMCA, 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews

4.17.2015 Friday 5 to 9 p.m. Date Night Drop Off

The Crews Recreation Center offers parents a monthly opportunity to have a night out while kids play sports and games, watch movies and more. Pizza and drinks are provided, and the event is open to kids 7 to 13 years old. The cost is $10 per drop off. Call 704-7081287 for more information.

Fellowship Hall, Mt. Moriah Missionary Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Baptist Church Road, Matthews 381 Crestdale Road, Matthews

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Ongoing through 3.30 Fitness Y Challenge

The Y Challenge is a month-long initiative providing an opportunity for people to energize their workout routine, try something new or This workshop will teach participants to weave simply receive extra motivation to meet their fitness goals. Workout tracking with stickers a colorful reed basket. Participants will choose will be made available on the Y Challenge their own color and design, and all materials board. Bonus stickers will be given to those and supplies are included. This program also is who participate in weekly mini-challenges, with suitable for beginners. the chance to win prizes. Registration is free The cost is $25 for Matthews residents and and currently open, and people who register $30 for non-residents. Call the Matthews Community Center at 704-321-7275 for more will receive a free T-shirt. Weekly emails will be sent to boost focus and inspiration. information or to register. Visit the Sales and Service Center or register online at www.register.ymcacharlotte.org/ Matthew Community Center, 100 Default.aspx?TabID=314. McDowell St., Matthews Contact the Siskey Fitness Center at 704-7164217 for more information. 3.28.15 Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. Line Dancing for Babies to support March of Dimes

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Sports

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Myers Park’s Jackson Smith, who signed with South Carolina, clawed his way like a Gamecock to win the state championship in the 100-yard butterfly and finish second in the state in the 200-yard individual medley at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state championship meet. It’s no wonder he was named the Southwestern 4A Swimmer of the Year.

Nathan Murray

South Meck’s Nathan Murray finished second in the state in the 100-yard backstroke and fourth in the state in the 500-yard freestyle at the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship meet. The dynamic junior also swam a leg of the state runner-up 200yard medley relay team that finished with an all-American time of 1:33.82, breaking South Meck’s school record.

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Charlotte Latin

The Hawks’ Eruchalu won the state championship in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke and as a member of the 200-yard medley relay team, while finishing third in the state as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay team at the NCISAA Class 3A state championship team. The dominant swimmer also won three CISAA conference titles.

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Charlotte Latin

Linder, Covenant Day’s up-andcoming star, stole the show from the get-go. She won the CISAA championship in the 100-yard butterfly and finished second in the NCISAA Class 3A state championship meet.

Evans, a senior at Charlotte Latin, won the CISAA championship in the 50-yard freestyle and in the 100yard freestyle. She anchored the first-place 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle relay teams at the NCISAA Class 3A state championship meet.

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Charlotte Catholic’s Erin McCullagh won the state championship in the 50-yard free and as a key cog on the 200-yard medley relay team at the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship meet, where the relay team beat the rest of the field by nearly three seconds.

Once again, McCullagh had a newsworthy season. The Texas signee won the state championship in the 100-yard backstroke, as a member of the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relay teams at the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship meet on her way to becoming the meet’s MVP and leading the Cougars to their 14th consecutive state title. She has 13 individual state titles to her name and qualified for the 2016 US Olympic Trials.

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Charlotte Catholic’s Rebecca Postoll won state championships in the 500-yard freestyle and as a member of the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relay teams at the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship meet. She also finished second in the state in the 200-yard freestyle as a part of an alwaysgood Cougar team.

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Lee, a freshman at Charlotte Christian, dove right into winning. She won the 200-yard individual medley and the 500-yard freestyle in CISAA competition before winning the 500-yard freestyle coming in second in the 200-yard individual medley at the NCHSAA Class 3A state championship meet.

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Long, who signed with Texas A&M, placed second in the state in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly, third in the state as a member of the 200-yard medley relay team and fourth in the state as a member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team at the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship swim meet. Long also was named the So. Meck 8 Swimmer of the Year after dominating the 50-free and 100-free at the conference meet.

Second Team AUSTIN SPAETH, Butler Patrick Frith, Myers Park Cole Haaf, Providence Day Jacob Rauch, South Meck Tyler D’Allaird, Charlotte Latin Jackson Dickey, Charlotte Latin Sam Mahoney, Charlotte Latin

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South Meck’s Graham Weaver placed third in the state in the 50yard freestyle and in the 100-yard freestyle at the NCHSAA Class 4A state championship meet, while swimming a leg of the 200-yard medley relay team.

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Cochell, a senior at Providence Day, won the state championship in the 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard breaststroke at the NCISAA 3A state meet. At the CISAA meet, Cochell broke a school record in the 100-yard free with a time of 47.44 seconds to win first place. He also broke the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke, with his first-place time of 1:00.98.

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JAMES HARDY The Charlotte Latin junior won a state championship as a member of the 200-yard medley relay, placed second in the state in the 200-yard individual medley relay and in the 100-yard butterfly, and came in third in the state as a member of the 400-yard freestyle at the NCISAA state championship meet. Adding to his accomplishments, Hardy won three CISAA conference championships.

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Lancaster, a sophomore at Charlotte Latin, won the CISAA championship in the 200-yard freestyle and finished second in the league in the 500-yard freestyle. She played a key role as a member of the conference championship-winning 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle relay teams. Lancaster won state championships in the 200-yard freestyle and as a member of the 200-yard medley relay team, and came in third in the 500-yard freestyle at NCISAA Class 3A state championship meet.

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Around the bases with Ben Independence (6-1, 3-0 Southwestern 4A) hasn’t looked back since losing its season opener to South Meck, 3-2. The Patriots have won six in a row, including a 20-0 route at Garinger on March 17. “I’m very happy,� Independent coach Daniel Cook said. “We’re pitching well. We’re hitting well. We’re playing defense well. I’d like to have that South Meck game back. It was an ugly first game, but I like the way they rebounded.� Independence is getting good production on the mound from its three-headed pitching monster of seniors Cameron Allen and Jarrett Thompson and sophomore Bailey Dees. Allen will take his talents to Surry Community College next season, while Thompson signed with Gardner-Webb. Junior infielder Justin Williams, who plays second base and shortstop, is a consistent hitter for the Patriots. The Patriots are looking to repeat as conference champions after going 11-1 in league play last season and reaching the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state playoffs to finish 18-9. Independence lost seven players from

last year’s team, including six starters; however, with the strong start it appears the mass exodus did not have as severe an impact as it would on most teams. “I didn’t know what we were going to be, so to start 6-1 I’m very pleased to say the least,� Cook said. “There’s still a lot of question marks with some positions, so competition has been good for us.� Cook added going into the season only a couple of positions were locked, but said players have stepped up to fill those voids. He expects them to continue to answer the call. He added Butler and Myers Park would likely be the Patriots toughest competition in league play. “If we keep doing what we’ve been doing, not beating ourselves, good hitting approaches, good defense and good pitching, we could hopefully win (the conference),� Cook said. Independence will host Myers Park on March 20 for the first of two regular season meetings between the schools. The Patriots won both games against the Mustangs last season (2-1 and 7-2). Providence (5-0, 3-0 So. Meck 8) has only allowed five runs this season, but will have its hands full with Ardrey Kell, Charlotte Catholic and South Meck once it gets into the meat of the schedule. Rocky River (1-3, 1-2 Southwestern

4A) is trying to improve after last season’s disappointing 5-17 overall record (4-8 Southwestern 4A) in Chris Price’s first season as head coach. Price replaced Shawn Schmitt. Carmel Christian is fighting stay above .500 with a 3-2 (1-0 Southern Piedmont) record after going 12-7 (8-2) and winning a share of the league crown last season. Grace Academy is off to a 1-2 start. Ravens compete at national track meet Rocky River’s indoor track team was represented well at the New Balance Nationals at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City on March 13 to 15. Freshman Kenya Livingston won the EE girls high jump, clearing five feet and 7.25 inches. Mariah Atwater finished 11th in the freshmen girls 400-meter dash with a time of 59.95 seconds, while Livingston finished 29th with a time of 1:02.02. Jazzmone Boyd, Aureilya Harris, Livingston and Atwater teamed to finish 23rd in the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 4:00.56. Butler lacrosse makes school history It took 12 years, but the Butler boys

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