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reached out to the town. The public meetings regarding a sister-city partnership with Sainte Maxime began in fall 2013, but things took off following an interest meeting in July 2014 at Santé restaurant. “Sister Cities International (groups are) citizen-led and town-supported,” Dement said. “We needed to do things that engage and revolve around interest groups, so that it’s fun and it’s meaningful and it’s a true cultural exchange. Over the past eight months, that’s what’s happened.” Smaller interest groups, including French culinary and conversation groups, were subsequently formed and began meeting regularly, and Elizabeth Lane Elementary and Crestdale Middle schools both expressed interest and have become involved in the sister cities project. Interest continued growing in late 2014 and early 2015, as representatives from Matthews
MATTHEWS – Amy McKelvey and Kim Frizzell live in the same neighborhood, Providence Hills, but never met until both endured a mother’s worst nightmare – watching their child struggle and lose their life to cancer. “It’s a club you never want to belong to, but to have someone who really truly knows, it’s a kindred friendship,” McKelvey said. Frizzell’s daughter, Kalen, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2004. The treatments caused Kalen to develop chemicallyinduced Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). That’s the same type of naturally-occurring cancer McKelvey’s daughter, Emily Rose, was diagnosed with in 2008. Kalen died in 2008 at 14 years old, just months before then-17-year-old Emily was diagnosed with AML. She died just five months after her July 2008 diagnosis. Both women turned their grief into compassion, paying it forward to other children with cancer by participating in CureSearch’s Ultimate Hike fundraiser. CureSearch is a nonprofit that funds childhood cancer research and clinical trials, while also providing resources and education for the families of children diagnosed with cancer. Brecka Putnam, events
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Matthews Elementary School students learned the importance of fitness and their school community through Boosterthon, a nine-day program that teaches character development and fitness while raising money for the school. This year, the school pledged a profit of $41,116 through donation pledges from 47 U.S. states and 10 countries. The program culminated with a Fun Run event, in which students ran around the track while parents cheered for their children. See more in Courtney Schultz’s story on page 13. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
A tale of two cities Matthews to formally become ‘sister cities’ with Sainte Maxime, France by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com
MATTHEWS – A from-the-ground-up, citizen-led initiative to unite Matthews and a seaside city in France will come to fruition next week. A delegation from Sainte Maxime, France, will visit Matthews to experience local culture and sign documents formally uniting the two towns as “sister cities” through Sister Cities International, a non-profit citizen diplomacy network.
Sister Cities International seeks to strengthen partnerships between the U.S. and international communities by “(promoting) peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation … one individual, one community at a time,” according to its mission statement. The relationship between the two towns began when an American-born French citizen was tasked by the mayor of Sainte Maxime with identifying a potential American sister city, according to Barbara Dement, co-director of the Matthews USA/Sainte Maxime France Sister Cities initiative. The woman reached out to her parents, who were neighbors of Charlotte Councilman Ed Driggs, for suggestions. Driggs recommended Matthews, and Sainte Maxime
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Local couple wins Kitchen Tune-Up’s Project of the Year by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com
MATTHEWS – One local couple recently came out on top in a nationwide franchise competition. Tom and Debi Taube, owners of a Matthews-based franchise of Kitchen Tune-Up, were thrilled when their peers voted one of their professional kitchen-remodel projects as Kitchen Tune-Up’s Project of the Year. “That was pretty cool,” Tom Taube said. “A lot of the awards you win don’t have a lot of franchise owners involved.” Tom and Debi Taube received recognition and were awarded an all-expenses-paid cruise at Kitchen TuneUp’s annual convention on Jan. 14 in Las Vegas. “Our system chooses the best kitchen makeover project of the year, and Tom and Debi do excellent work,” Heidi Morrissey, vice president of marketing and sales for Kitchen Tune-Up, said in a news release. Franchise peers select the Project of the Year by voting from a pool of contestants chosen as Project of the Month during 2014, said Sarah Eisenbeisz, marketing director at Kitchen Tune-Up.
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work with – they were very accommodating and professional.” Tom and Debi Taube have remodeled kitchens and bathrooms through their Kitchen Tune-Up franchise for nine years. The Mint Hill couple was honored in 2007 as Kitchen TuneUp’s Rookie of the Year, and they were named Franchise of the Year in 2012. Debi Taube said she never imagined owning a remodeling company, but Tom Taube, who has a background in engineering, said it aligned with his passions. Both said after tackling home renovations together, they became interested in rehabbing. The family business has grown over the years, including their sons and extended family members in various jobs and roles. Tom and Debi Taube now mostly manage the business and employ a team of workers to complete the renovations.
The Taubes’ business encompasses ground-to-ceiling work on bathroom and kitchen renovations. They do everything from custom cabinetry to cabinet refinishing, tiles, back splash, installation of appliances, countertops, islands, wall demos, complete rehabs and more. Debi Taube said she has the “decorating bug” and loves being a part of the process, seeing the results and how they affect the customers. “It’s individual attention. It’s really rewarding. It’s personal,” Tom Taube added. The Taubes take pride in being a local family-owned business that only uses products made in America. Tom Taube said they base their business on “trust” and “integrity.” “We want the customer happy at the job,” he said. “We have the same goal – if anything bothers you, just let us know. We aren’t argumentative, and we will make sure they’re happy.” The Taubes own the only Kitchen Tune-Up franchise in the greater Charlotte area. They work within a 50-mile radius of Charlotte in North and South Carolina. The Taubes also have a showroom in Matthews at 1323 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Find more information at www. kitchentuneup-charlotte.com/tune upyourcabinets.
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Matthews, Mint Hill leaders represent their towns in Raleigh Mayor, commissioners and others address state leaders during Town Hall Day by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com
Leaders in Matthews and Mint Hill recently spent time in Raleigh, meeting with state legislators and advocating for their towns during the annual Nort Carolina League of Municipalities Town Hall Day. Held on March 18, Town Hall Day gives leaders in municipalities a chance to meet with elected officials from the North Carolina General Assembly, Gov. Pat McCrory and others to hear about planned state bills and legislations, while also addressing their own concerns, asking questions and getting to know their legislators. Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pata, Commissioners Chris Melton and John Ross, town manager Hazen Blodgett, assistant town manager Jamie Justice and communications director Jen Thompson all made the trek to Raleigh to represent Matthews during Town Hall Day. Taylor said one of the “hot topics” during their visit concerned sales taxes, particularly a recent proposal to redistribute sales taxes on a per-capita basis rather than distributing them primarily in the areas where purchases are made, which is the current method of distributing sales taxes.
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Taylor said the bill would likely cause Charlotte-area towns, such as Matthews and Mint Hill, to “lose an awful lot of monies.” “Basically, what’s going on in theory is they’re taking from the urban counties, especially Wake and Mecklenburg, and redistributing the sales taxes to rural communities that haven’t been able to capitalize or succeed (financially),” he said. Other concerns Matthews leaders discussed during their visit to Raleigh included the loss of privileged licenses, which Taylor said has put a $200,000 dent in Matthews’s annual budget, as well as legislation that would limit municipalities’ authority to regulate the appearance of buildings in town – an authority Matthews
From left, Matthews town manager Hazen Blodgett, N.C. Rep. Bill Brawley and Matthews Commissioner Chris Melton met in Raleigh on Town Hall Day. Photo courtesy of Jen Thompson
leaders consider important to maintain. Mint Hill Commissioners Mickey Ellington and Lloyd Austin traveled to Raleigh to represent their town during Town Hall Day. Ellington said in addition to the redistribution of taxes issue, “hot topics” included traffic-related issues, such as toll roads. Ellington said his biggest concern for Mint Hill was in regards to traffic, and he and Austin had the chance to meet with legislators to discuss traffic issues along N.C. 51 near Lawyers Road. “I think from Hoods Crossroads (at Matthews-Mint Hill and Idlewild roads) to (N.C.) 24/27, especially right there at (N.C.) 51 and Lawyers Road, is a heavy traffic section,” he said. “We’ve got a school there (Queen’s Grant Community School), and we really need another red light. We need to address the (traffic) problem we’ve got there at the school.” Ellington said other than the traffic issues along N.C. 51, he feels Mint Hill “seems to be running pretty smoothly,” and he and Austin enjoyed meeting legislators and hearing from McCrory throughout the rest of the day. “I enjoyed listening to the governor – I thought that was a real good experience, to meet him and talk for a while,” Ellington said. “… We made a lot of good friends, and I think we did a lot of good.” Taylor also said he enjoyed meeting with the state leaders, such as N.C. Reps. Bill Brawley and N.C. Sens. Bob Rucho and Jeff Tarte. “It allows us to see each other face-toface as opposed to just names or emails,” he said. “… I think that’s worth millions because it’s good to have that relationship in place before you need them to come through for you on something.” As far as whether the concerns of Matthews and other towns will be taken to heart as state leaders move forward, Taylor said only time will tell. “Matthews is pretty much in step with other municipalities,” he said. “I think (the state leaders) heard us, but will they actually change course some of these issues? I’m not sure of that.” www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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remained in touch with Sainte Maxime. The Matthews Sister City USA application was received and approved by Sister Cities International on Feb. 24. “We have been working with citizens of Matthews to get them interested and engaged with the town for their support,� Dement said. “The town has been amazing in supporting this citizen-led effort (and helping us) do this the right way, so we build a solid, sustainable partnership between Matthews and Sainte Maxime, France.� A delegation of eight from Sainte Maxime – including the mayor, deputy mayor, two councilmembers and others – will arrive in Charlotte on April 9, a Thursday, and spend five days touring Matthews and the surrounding communities. Matthews will host a public greeting and reception at town hall on April 13, a Monday, at 6 p.m. During the town’s 7 p.m. Board of Commissioners meeting, immediately following the reception, Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor and Sainte Maxime Mayor Vincent Morisse will formally sign the Sister Cities International partnership documents. “(The signing) is the very last step (and) kind of like a marriage ceremony,� Dement said. Taylor said he’s looking forward to being a part of Matthews and Sainte Maxime uniting as sister cities and fostering cultural and, potentially, business relationships between the
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MATTHEWS – Runners and walkers from Matthews and the surrounding comEducation Editor Layout Editor munities will lace up their shoes next month Courtney Schultz Erin Kirby for the annual Sandy Feet 5K, which benefits News Writers Art Director Habitat for Humanity of Matthews. Hannah Chronis Maria Hernandez The event is slated for May 9, a Saturday, with the 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and the walk shortly Ryan Pitkin A&E Editor after. The races will take place at Colonel Francis Crystal O’Gorman Dee Grano Beatty Park, located at 4330 Weddington Road Sports Writer Faith Columnist in Charlotte, just outside of Matthews. Ben Doster Rev. Tony Marciano Entry fees are $25 if registered by May 1 or $30 after May 1. ADVERTISING Awards will be given to the Top 3 male and Charlotte Conway female runners overall, as well as the Top 3 Adrian Garson male and female in each age group. Refreshments will be provided after the race, and the DISTRIBUTION first 100 registrants are guaranteed a race Manager T-shirt. Find more information and register Mike Kochy online at www.sandyfeet5K.org, or call 704847-4266, ext. 228. PUBLISHER The Sandy Feet 5K takes place each year in Associate Publisher conjunction with BeachFest Matthews. Find Randi Trojan more information about the annual festival, Founder scheduled for May 8 and 9 at Stumptown Alain Lillie Park, at www.beachfestmatthews.com. Advertising: adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com
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MINT HILL – The entertainment schedule for the upcoming Mint Hill Madness festival is now available. Entertainment at the festival will include 5 On Sundays and Trial By Fire Journey Tribute Band on May 22, a Friday, and Pan Jive Steel Drum Band, Galfriday and Sugar Smax
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Mint Hill residents, town leaders and descendants of John Bain gathered on Thursday, March 26 – the 118th anniversary of Bain’s death – to lay a wreath at Bain’s monument in the Philadelphia West Cemetery. From left are, Carol Timblin, Seavy Bain, Marilyn Bain, Tina Ross-Duke, Tom Duke, June Hood, Marti Wyatt and Lynnette Pritchard. Photo courtesy of Jerry Mullis
on May 23, a Saturday. In addition to the live music, the Mint Hill Madness Fireworks Extravaganza is scheduled for May 23 at 9 p.m. View the entire entertainment schedule at www.minthill madnessfestival.org/entertainment. The festival will take place May 22 to 24 at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, located at 8850 Fairview Road.
Matthews Rotary to host annual spaghetti fundraiser April 24
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Rotary Club will host its sixth annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on April 24, a Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Levine Senior Center. Tickets include admission and allyou-can-eat spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, iced tea and dessert. Live musical entertainment will be provided, and wine will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event will benefit local nonprofits. Door prizes will be given out throughout the event. Find more information at the “Matthews Rotary Club” Facebook page. The Levine Senior Center is located at 1050 DeVore Lane.
The following letter is in response to the article ‘Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase to debut this weekend,’ which ran in the March 26 to April 1 issue of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. Editor, The town of Matthews is hosting a weekly event on South Trade Street at rush hour? Clearly, those behind this idea gave no thought to the horrible traffic situation in Matthews, particularly the Trade Street corridor. This has to be one of the worst ideas ever concocted in this town. One of the sources is quoted as saying people can enjoy the event “without the traffic and travel” occurring at similar Uptown and South End events. The traffic situation has been, and continues to be, one of Matthews's biggest problems. Inviting more people to the area at that time of day is a fiasco in the making. Shame on the clueless individuals responsible. – Mike Cantelmi Matthews resident Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly accepts Letters to the Editor on timely, relevant topics. Letters should be 300 words or less and may be edited for space or clarity. Anonymous letters will not be accepted.
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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between March 23 and 29, according to the Matthews Police Department:
• Jakob Bryan Leigh, 3200 block of Windrow Lane: Simple misdemeanor possession of marijuana. March 29
• Steven Langdon Gilbert, 4400 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Fictitious registration plate; expired registration; expired inspection. March 24 • Kayla Davis, 1800 block of Gander Cove Lane: Intoxicated and disruptive. March 25 • Marshall Buster, 2300 block of West Roosevelt Lane: Assault by pointing a gun; communicating threats; possession of firearm by felon. March 25 • Jerry Lee Harbison, 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Misdemeanor larceny. March 25 • Edward Watters Jr., 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; fictitious tag; open container. March 26 • Gilson Antonio De-Araujo, 300 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: Driving while impaired. March 27 • Albert Southall III, 100 block of North Trade Street: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. March 27
The following crimes were reported between March 23 and 29, according to the Matthews Police Department:
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• 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Burglary by forced entry. March 24
Vehicle Break-Ins
• 11000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Wallet with $287 cash, Social Security card and driver’s license stolen when vehicle broken into. March 23 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: $700 in damage to multiple parts of vehicle in vehicle break-in. March 25 • 300 block of Bubbling Well Road: $1,000 laptop, GPS and Adderall stolen when vehicle broken into. March 25 • 300 block of Bubbling Well Road: Knife and $170 Bluetooth headset stolen when vehicle broken into. March 25
Property Theft
• On Pleasant Hill Drive: Flower arrangements stolen from property. March 23 • Advance Auto Parts, 9507 E. Independence Blvd.: Various power and hand tools, worth $124 total, stolen from business. March 25 • Guitar Center, 10050 E. Independence Blvd.: $1,200 Gibson guitar stolen from business. March 25 • 700 block of Plantation Estates: $2,500 gold rings stolen. March 25 • 1300 block of Crescent Lane: $10 worth of oxycodone pills stolen. March 26 • 11500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Selling and distributing stolen firearms and ammunition. March 26 • Walgreens, 3431 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $263 worth of merchandise stolen from business. March 26 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Pair of jeans and Adidas backpack, worth $80 total, stolen from business. March 27 • 100 block of George Clay Lane: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle. March 27 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Video game and Barbie doll, worth $45.98 total, stolen from business. March 28
• Dick’s Sporting Goods, 10530 Northeast Pkwy.: Counterfeit money used to pay for merchandise. March 28 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: Fraudulent use of debit card. March 29
Drugs
• 100 block of East John Street: Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. March 27
Vandalism/Hit-And Run
• 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive: $200 in damage to residence door in vandalism incident. March 24 • 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive: $400 in damage to doors of vehicle in vandalism incident. March 29
Miscellaneous
• 100 block of Matthews Station Street: Drunken and disruptive. March 23 • 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Assault on a female. March 23 • 2300 block of Tory Oak Place: Assault on a female. March 25 • 9900 block of Matthews Park Drive: Assault by pointing a gun; speeding to elude. March 25
Fraud • CVS Pharmacy, 1305 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Suspect attempted to pay with fraudulent traveler’s checks and ID. March 23 • 12100 block of Acadia Lane: Suspect attempted to obtain money or property by false pretense. March 23 • 1300 block Matthews Township Parkway: Unauthorized use of card at ATM. March 24 • AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Road: $300 stolen through fraudulent means. March 26
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What began as a personal project for a high school program has now become a family affair to help raise funds for pediatric cancer. The Rogers family – particularly Emily Rogers, a junior at Myers Park High School– organized the fourth annual Cookies for Kids’Cancer 5K on Saturday, March 28, to raise awareness of the lack of funding for pediatric cancer and to fill in those gaps through the national 501(c)(3) nonprofit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer (CFKC).
Abbey Rogers, a Myers Park graduate, hosted the inaugural race on March 17, 2012, in the Randolph Park neighborhood for a school project after being inspired by a family friend, Grier Christenbury, who was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma when he was 2 years old. Christenbury died from the disease in November 2013. “We were in this fight with the Christenbury family from the get-go,” Janine Rogers, Emily and Abbey’s mother, said. “Our family really wanted to do something to help because it’s such a helpless feeling to have a sick child and not be able to do anything about it.”
The family planned for Emily Rogers to take the reins on the event and continue to support Grier and other children affected by pediatric cancer, she added. “We’re continuing this in memory of him and his family,” Emily Rogers said. “This community is really involved, and all these parents and families have just come together.” The event was entirely volunteer run and included a 5K and one-mile fun run race, a bake sale of donated baked goods and a raffle. Emily said she felt compelled to continue her sister’s legacy with the 5K because the event has
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become an important part of the community. “There is a lot of support and a lot of desire to help, and there is still a need for funding for pediatric cancer, so we want to do as much as we can,” she said. Approximately 4 percent of national cancer research dollars goes toward children, despite childhood cancer being a leading cause of “death by disease” in American children. In the U.S., for every dollar spent on research, approximately 3 cents goes toward childhood cancer. “All the science is there, all the technology is there. They have what they need to (conduct) clinical trials. All they need is funding,” Emily Rogers said. In the past three years, the CFKC 5K has raised about $50,000 that goes directly to CFKC, she added. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer helps fund pediatric research and improved therapies within five of the top research centers across the country, said Emily Fowler, executive director of CFKC. A medical advisory board of cancer institute professionals oversees direct funds, she added. About 27 new therapies have been funded through CFKC, said Amy Christenbury, Grier’s mother, who has worked with CFKC for years. “(The 5K) is a premier example of how this nonprofit inspires events around the country,” said Fowler. “We encourage people to ‘Be a Good Cookie,’ host an event (and) do what you can do and make a difference.” Christenbury said she’s grateful for the community coming together in honor of her son, but she wants the focus to not be on a single child or a specific type of pediatric cancer. “I think when you have a child that’s fighting cancer, it’s awesome to have the community come out and support,” Christenbury said. “What I want everyone to know is that we try to not make it about one child because it makes it seem so rare, but it’s not rare. We just need everyone to work together to have better funding.” Many community members – including many high school students – attended the event and served as volunteers. Fowler thinks it’s important for children to become involved for two reasons: to help other children and to help someone they know. “There is nothing more powerful than watching kids helping kids,” Fowler said. “When a student is helping Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, they are specifically making a difference in their own group. “I think that’s really powerful. If we start kids early in philanthropy, we’re really empowering kids to make a difference in the world.” Fowler said there are numerous ways for community members to become involved with CFKC. CFKC originally began with bake sales, but has grown to include races, birthday parties, fundraising pages and more. Six area Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops will host a “free cone day” on April 14, a Tuesday, to help raise money for CFKC. CFKC raised more than $3 million dollars nationally in 2014, and Fowler hopes to inspire more people to support the cause and raise funds. “We want people to help share the message so people know,” she said. “I want people to think, ‘If high school kids can do this, I can do this.” www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.
Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems., pain, numbness,
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tingling, burning, and many The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light additional symptoms. therapy will allow the blood The main problem is that your vessels to grow back around the doctor has told you to just live peripheral nerves and provide with the problem or try the them with the proper nutrients drugs which you don’t like to heal and repair. It’s like adding taking because they make you water to a plant and seeing the feel uncomfortable. There is now roots grow deeper and deeper. a facility right here in Charlotte, NC that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article).
to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological land vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can be treated. Dr. Keith Helmendach, D.C. at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70 (normally $150). This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Dr. Helmendach will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, April 17th, 2015. Call 704-288-3648 to make an appointment with Dr. Keith Helmendach, to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated. NOTE: Our office is located in Charlotte, NC at 7215 Lebanon Road.
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manager at CureSearch, said the organization’s biggest program, Acceleration Initiative, “addresses the most challenging barriers in the pediatric oncology research field … so breakthroughs in treatment and cures can be funded.” The Ultimate Hike is a national fundraising arm of CureSearch, in which participants can engage in one of four group hikes at four different locations across the U.S., or create their own physically-enduring challenge to raise money for childhood cancer. Putnam said Ultimate Hike has raised more than $2.9 million since its inception, and the organization hopes to raise $3 million by hike weekend. McKelvey and Frizzell will participate in the annual 28.3-mile traditional hike at Foothill Trails in the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina on May 16, a Saturday. This is McKelvey’s fourth time and Frizzell’s second time on the trail. McKelvey said she was surprised at how little funding was invested in childhood cancer research in comparison to breast cancer and other adult cancers. She also said it’s inaccurate to classify AML as “rare.” “I know a dozen cases personally and to have two in the same neighborhood…” she said. Frizzell said childhood cancer treatment follows the same protocol as adults.
$5,000 for this year’s race thus far. Visit www.ultimatehike.org, click “Find a Hike” and search for Amy McKelvey on the donation page for more information.
• Frizzell has raised more than $5,000 for CureSearch through the Ultimate Hike. She’s also raised money for CureSearch and to support local families fighting childhood cancer through Kalen’s Sweet Miracles, a nonprofit in her daughter’s name. Learn more about Frizzell’s journey and how to support her efforts at www. ultimatehike.org/fh15/kimfrizzell.
“Adult survival is higher with these treatments than children’s survival rates, because they are still developing and their bodies are different,” she said. “When Kalen passed away at Duke (University Hospital), all three children who were receiving the same treatment there died that year. No one survived.” McKelvey said Emily received a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant, which was successful, but died because of liver damage from the chemotherapy. Both feel compelled to fight for a cure for childhood cancer, in hopes that the next child will have a better chance at survival. McKelvey has trained for the hike since January, and she’s also recruited nine team members and aspires to raise $22,500. She has participated in group training hikes facilitated by Ultimate Hike, as well as hiked at Crowders Mountain with her team members. Frizzell is currently recruiting team members, but has no qualms about doing it alone. She’s already raised $1,000 and trains by walking around her neighborhood to build stamina. Both women agree the hike gives them a
chance to grieve and heal. Frizzell said she looks forward to this year’s hike, because it comes less than a week before the seventh anniversary of her daughter’s death. “You start to dread that anniversary date. The hike is a positive way to keep my mind busy and align my sorrows with a purpose,” she said. McKelvey echoed Frizzell’s sentiments. “I hiked a lot by myself last year, spent a lot of time reflecting on what (Emily) had been through,” she said. “28.3 miles is a long time, but if you think about all that she went through, she never gave up. Her attitude, she kept fighting and was always concerned about others over herself. She was a good girl … we were extremely close. Anything I can do to share her story and help others enduring childhood cancer.” Putnam said it “means the world” to have people like McKelvey and Frizell participate in the Ultimate Hike. “They’ve made sure that their daughters’ legacies are filled with hope for all those facing children’s cancer,” she said. “Their presence on the trail makes a huge difference for the other hikers as well – when
Amy McKelvey, right, participated in her first Ultimate Hike in 2012, raising $5,800. Photo courtesy of Amy McKelvey
Kim Frizzell, left, participated in her first Ultimate Hike in 2013 and said she looks forward to pushing herself for the cause again this year. Photo courtesy of Kim Frizzell
they are thinking about giving up, all they have to do is think about the journey people like Amy and Kim have been through. In comparison, suddenly 28.3 miles does not seem so hard.”
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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations in Matthews and Mint Hill between March 23 and 29.
28105 • Cmak European Deli, 1544-F Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98 • Dorian’s Deli & Grill, 1240 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98 • Elizabeth Lane Elementary lunchroom, 121 Elizabeth Lane – 100
• Qdoba, 3321 Siskey Pkwy. – 93.5 28227 No restaurants inspected this week. About the grades‌Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70. Find more details on Mecklenburg County restaurants at the health department’s website, www. charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ HealthDepartment/Pages/Default. aspx.
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• 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; fictitious tag. March 26 The following people were arrested between March 24 and 30, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Juan Manuel Casarrubias, 6900 block of Guice Crossing Lane: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of paraphernalia. March 24 • Derek Joseph Parker, Interstate 485 at N.C. 218: Simple possession of marijuana. • Christina Marie Sawyer, 7100 block of Clear Crossing Lane: Trespassing (warrant). March 26 • Janina Aissa Atkins, 9100 block of Lawyers Road: Forgery – using/uttering document; obtaining a controlled substance by fraud/ forgery. March 28 • Mark Evan Brown, 6400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Possession of marijuana; drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia. March 28 • Michael Logan Rushing, on Albemarle Road: Driving while impaired. March 29 The following crimes were reported between March 24 and 30, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:
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Filling the bowl of hunger Covenant Day hosts project to fight hunger in community by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Covenant Day School students recently learned how a small act of kindness can make a larger impact in the community through a creative way. Covenant Day students participated in Empty Bowls, an international grassroots initiative created to help end hunger. Every other year, the Covenant Day visual arts department sponsors the project, where students create and glaze ceramic bowls in art classes to help raise awareness for the project. Faculty bowls are auctioned off, and the project culminates with a soup lunch to raise money to go toward alleviating hunger in the community. Karen Ernsberger, Covenant Day art teacher, saw the project while in New Orleans in 2008 and felt it would fit well with the students at Covenant Day. The school was focusing on supporting Haiti back then, but this year’s project went to support the Matthews HELP Center’s BouceBack Backpack Program and One7 Ministries. This year, the school raised $1,300
though the 48-auction and is still collecting funds raised through the soup lunch. “The joy is the kids learn what doesn’t seem like much (with one bowl), but collectively together we can make an impact,” Ernsberger said. The school hosted the soup lunch on March 20, during which the Covenant Day community purchased bowls of soup to benefit the project. “This is really about all these pieces coming together,” Ernsberger said. Ernsberger seeks to think of each project as independent of itself without a specific monetary goal. “Our biggest goal is to have eyes on the world and learn to impact the hungry in the community,” she added. Ernsberger feels visual arts gave the students a chance to create their own bowl as a visual representation of their efforts. Students from Covenant Day’s lower and middle schools were asked to donate $2 and $3, respectively, for each created bowl. Although Ernsberger appreciated the minimum donation, she said many parents donated more than the required amount. “It’s not the amount that’s given; it’s the heart. (I tell students to) give from
Darcy Byrd, left, and Beau Bryan molded bowls together to help benefit the Empty Bowl Photo courtesy of Covenant Day Project.
the heart. God can take that small amount and bless it,” she said. Ernsberger also feels the bowl shows how a small effort, when combined with other students’ endeavors, can make a big impact in the community. “The focus is on what’s in our hands right now and what we can do,” Ernsberger said. “It’s about the impact to those in our community and having eyes beyond ourselves.” One7 Ministries is an organization that serves inner-city kids, seeking to give them positive influences to help them avoid become involved in gang activity, drugs and other negative activities. “At One7, we feed anywhere from 60 to 200 kids a day. For some of these kids, it may be the only meal they receive that day. We go to homes
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Matthews Elementary receives a ‘boost’ Students fundraise through fitness, character development program by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Matthews Elementary School students learned the importance of physical fitness and giving back to school and global communities, while raising $35,000 for their school through the annual Boosterthon program. This marks the sixth year Matthews Elementary has participated in the Boosterthon program. Boosterthon is a nine-day program that helps area schools fundraise while educating students about physical fitness and character values. The program culminated with a Fun Run event, which took place on Thursday, March 26. “It’s all inclusive, regardless of financial participation. While it is a fundraiser, the majority of the focus is on fun and fitness and character building,” said Mark Norman, general manager of Boosterthon Charlotte. Students gather pledges from friends and family members for the number of laps they run at the Boosterthon Fun Run. Their goal was to run 35 laps. Principal Jessica Blanchard, who is in her first year at Matthews Elementary, said the school wanted to approach the fundraiser as an opportunity to help build the school community, as well as encourage making a difference across the world. The program includes a “Change the World” component, in which Boosterthon donates fresh water to people in need each time a school raises enough funds. “We’re (also) building up the students through the character aspect,” Blanchard said. The principal hopes students see the program as a way to give back to others and build the school community. “Boosterthon exists to strengthen schools,” Chris Carneal, Boosterthon’s founder and president, said in a news release. “We do this by increasing funds and inspiring students through engaging character themes. As a parent, I’ve seen how important community is in my children’s lives. That’s why we’re challenging students to build community in their schools and neighborhoods.” Matthew Wehman, Boosterthon program leader at Matthews Elementary, said he enjoyed the “small-town” and community feel of Matthews. “When we were setting up (the Fun Run) at quarter to 6 (a.m.) this morning, we saw how important fitness was to this community,” said Jeremy Fiske, program director at Boosterthon. “There were people doing Cross-Fit and running. It was great to see a fit community.” Fiske hopes Boosterthon instills the idea that fitness is “important, fun and easy.” By the end of their Fun Run, students have walked about two miles. Fiske said students who don’t show much enthusiasm for exercise often realize www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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they really enjoy running and being fit. The Boosterthon staff taught students the importance of fitness, as well as character lessons. They teach the character development and fitness curriculum to “free up time for teachers to focus in on the classroom,” Norman said. “Every school is researching and looking for ways to promote fitness and character education,” he said. “It’s very difficult to do both together. Usually you have to choose, but our program does both.” This year, Boosterthon used a “team huddle” model, since the school encompasses about 1,000 students, in which each grade learned character lessons together as opposed to a classroom-to-classroom basis. “It was all about having a mindset of helping (their) school and investing in (the school’s) future, even if they don’t see the benefits of money raised,” Wehman said. Fiske said by fifth grade, the students have already participated in Boosterthon at least five times, so they sometimes “check out.” However, Boosterthon staff found the Matthews Elementary fifth-graders were still engaged and had one of the highest pledging classes. “This speaks volumes to the teachers and administration,” Wehman said. Tracey Lederer, Matthews Elementary PTO co-president, said her two third-graders would come home each day with a new theme, having benefited from learning about each character trait through the program. “The (Boosterthon) workers are so nice, and the kids love seeing them in the school,” said Lederer. The PTO went into this year planning to raise funds for a new picnic area with metal tables and shades. The former picnic area, which was created by Boy Scouts, has become dilapidated and is in need of improvement. “All year we’ve been talking about the picnic area,” Lederer said. “We’ve gotten the school excited and the teachers excited (about the project).” The school raised $41,116 in pledges from donors from 47 U.S. states and 10 countries to help fund the project. Blanchard told the Boosterthon staff she hopes the fundraiser will continue to grow each year. Find more information about the program at www.boosterthon.com.
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Independence student earns award of merit MINT HILL – Independence High School student Terrell Covington earned an award of merit, the Special Artist award in the North Carolina PTA Reflections Art contest. The North Carolina PTA will host a Reflections Celebration for state-level winners in first, second and third place, as well as for Special Artist award winners, on April 18 at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh. Winning students receive two complimentary tickets to the event, courtesy of NCPTA. Covenant Day students featured in exhibit MATTHEWS – Six Covenant Day School students were chosen to have their artwork featured in the 10th annual Youth Art Month Exhibit for Independence Schools. Their artwork will be exhibited in the Mint Museum Uptown until April 6. Covenant Day will host the 2016 YAM Exhibit held at the Mint Museum Uptown. The following students were selected: second-graders Holt Latta and Millie Jones; third-grader Ansley Salter; fourth-grader Pierce Latta; and fifth-graders Grace Kepper
Fourth grade: Matthew Albright; Joshua Boigner; Andrew Campbell; Calvin Chen; Annie Cage Childers; Carter Danford; Abigail Deitz; Hermella Demsie; Aubrey Dickinson; Ella Fortenbery; Logan Fox; Samuel Halvorsen; Hannah Haueter; Chloe Hefferman; Parker Jackson; Joy Keen; Ginette Mann; Ryan Mazzella; Augustus Mendieta; Jack Morrisette; Lauren Pease; Antonio Renda; Noah Reynolds; Jason Sells; Jonah Southerland; Julia Spies; Jadon Stevens; Nick Studioso; Sarah Terlizzi; William Thompson; Spencer Topiwala; Emma Urso; Bond Uzomba; Luke Van Bergen; Bennett Wagley; Kaylee Wilson; and Jason Yager. Covenant Day students were selected as part of a youth art exhibit. Front row, from left, Holt Latta, Millie Jones and Ansley Salter. Back row, from left, Pierce Latta, Grace Kepper and John Kruger. Photo courtesy of Covenant Day School.
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When I was a kid, my dad and I would go out for breakfast on Saturday mornings before going fishing. We would leave at 5 a.m. and arrive at the bay an hour later. Since the boat rental company Rev. Tony wasn’t open yet, Marciano we’d always stop at the Ocean-Bay diner in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. I’d order the same thing every week – two scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries. The home fries were chunks of potatoes, not the shredded ones. It was the perfect breakfast. Fast-forward many years, and I’m in Charlotte taking a board member out for breakfast. I had only been here a short time. We were at the Charlotte Café at
Park Road Shopping Center, and she ordered first. I followed by ordering my traditional breakfast – two scrambled eggs, sausage and home fries. As I handed the waitress the menu, I heard my breakfast guest mumble, “Yankee.” I have never ordered home fries since then, unless I’m with my wife and kids only. I never tasted grits until I moved to the South. I didn’t know what grits were or what they were made from. In the mid 1970s, there was a TV show called “Mel’s Diner.” Their waitress, Flo, would always say, “Kiss my grits.” We laughed when we heard her say that, but I was still no closer to understanding grits. There’s a story of the northerner who came to the South and ordered breakfast – two eggs, bacon and toast. When the waitress brought the food, a scoop of grits was on his plate. He looked at the waitress and said, “I didn’t order grits.” The waitress just looked at the man (probably with the attitude of the waitress from Mel’s diner) and said, “You don’t order grits – they’re just part of the meal.”
Since then, I have come to enjoy grits. I like my grits thick, not runny. I have thoroughly enjoyed eating shrimp and grits – the North has no idea what it’s missing. I love this idea of “you don’t order grits – they’re just part of the meal.” You don’t pay extra for them. The restaurant thinks enough of you as a customer to offer you grits without charging you for them. With that in mind – stay with me, this is going to be a stretch – I think grits are like grace. We define grace as God’s unmerited favor. Other times, we’ll say it stands for “God’s riches at Christ’s expense.” These are all Sunday school answers we might have memorized as kids. Yet, I like the comparison of grits to grace. You don’t order grits, you don’t pay extra for them, you don’t have to sweet talk the waitress into giving you a scoop without adding extra cost to your bill. Rather, they “just appear” on your plate – not for anything you’ve done, but just because. God’s love for you is similar. You don’t earn God’s grace. You don’t perform
acts of compassion to score points with God. You don’t try to impress God by being a good person. Rather, He extends to you this incredible gift of His unconditional love and acceptance of you and me. Someone has to pay for the grits; that’s the restaurant owner’s responsibility. Yes, he could choose not to provide them – but even if he did, he probably wouldn’t lower the price of breakfast. Someone has to pay for God’s grace. That is God’s responsibility. This weekend, we’ll celebrate Jesus’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead. Through that act, He paid for your grace so He could say, “It just comes.” 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. Find more information at www. charlotterescuemission.org.
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Mint Hill Presbyterian to host Family Fun Day MINT HILL – Mint Hill Presbyterian Church will host a Family Fun Day on April 18, a Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. Activities will include bounce houses, a petting zoo, games for the whole family, and a free family photo by a professional photographer. Games will end at 5 p.m., and a concert, “Extravagant Love: Stories of Adoption,� will follow. The concert will feature local band, The Hazelgroves, along with different families who will share their adoption stories. Hot dogs and barbecue will be served. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Call 704545-5199 for more information. Mint Hill Presbyterian is located at 8528 Brief Road. Student ministry barbecue fundraiser MATTHEWS – Tickets are on sale for the First Baptist Church of Matthews student ministry barbecue fundraiser. People can purchase tickets every Sunday morning in the vestibule and at the Sadie Drive entrance before and after worship services, as well as in the church office. The barbecue costs $10 for one pound and $8 per plate. Kids’ hot dogs also will be available for $3. The dine-in option includes dessert. Call 704-847-9150 for more information. First Baptist Matthews is located at 185 S. Trade St. Easter services at Idlewild Baptist MINT HILL – Idlewild Baptist Church has several Easter services planned for Easter Sunday, April 5. Services start at 6:50 a.m. with a sunrise service, followed by a church breakfast. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a worship service at 10:45 a.m. The morning service will include a musical presentation by Emmanuel’s Praise, Idlewild Baptist’s adult choir. The music message will be about “the Cross and Resurrection of the Lord,� according to the church’s website. Idlewild Baptist is located at 12701 Idlewild Road. Joy Christian to host Easter service and new Bible study MATTHEWS – Joy Christian Church will host Good Friday and Easter services this weekend. Communion services will take place on Good Friday, April 3, at 6:30 a.m. and noon in the sanctuary. Resurrection services on Easter Sunday, April 5, are scheduled for 9 and 10:45 a.m. The church also will launch a new Bible study on April 16, a Thursday, discussing 1 Timothy. The Bible study will take place at the church’s coffee shop every Thursday www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
from 10:30 a.m. to noon for six weeks. The materials cost $9, and the study is open to the public. Call office at 704-845-5516 for more information. Joy Church is located at 11516 Idlewild Road. Matthews Presbyterian to celebrate Easter with services MATTHEWS – Matthews Presbyterian Church will celebrate Easter by hosting two services. A Good Friday service will be held on April 3 at 7:30 p.m., and an Easter Sunday service will take place on April 5 at from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Call 704-847-4094 for more information. Matthews Presbyterian is located at 207 W. John St. Easter Services at Mt. Harmony Baptist MATTHEWS – Mt. Harmony Baptist Church will host two morning services and an Easter breakfast on Sunday, April 5. The first service, a sunrise service, will take place at 7 a.m. outside, weather permitting. An Easter breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall, followed by the final Easter service at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Call 704-847-9068 for more information. Mt. Harmony Baptist is located at 2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road.
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St. Luke Catholic to host Easter service MINT HILL – St. Luke Catholic Church will host Easter services, starting with first Friday adorations on April 3. Stations of the Cross will take place from noon to 1 p.m., and Veneration of the Cross will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. On Easter Sunday, April 5, there will be Mass at 7:30, 9:30, 10 and 11 a.m. Call 704-545-1224 for more information. St. Luke Catholic is located at 13700 Lawyers Road.
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1. Sports camps cost $175 per week if registered before May 1 and $195 after May 1. Camps take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Before camp care is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. and costs $25 per week. Extended day care is offered from noon to 3:30 p.m. for $75 per week, and late extended day care is offered from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for $50 per week. Find more information at www. carmelchristian.org.
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The following camps are open to kids in kindergarten through fifth grade:
Spring has officially sprung – and that means kids eagerly anticipating summer only have a few months to wait. Some organizations are already looking one season ahead, as they prepare for a plethora of summer camps of all kinds, for all ages. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s biweekly summer camp guide offers information on various summer programs, with this week’s guide focusing on camps at Carmel Christian School. Check back in two weeks for additional area programs in our last summer camp guide for 2015.
Taste the Adventure June 1 to 5
Step into the culinary world with this cooking camp. Little chefs will make Italian, Mexican, Polynesian and Chinese foods. They’ll learn their way around a kitchen while learning their way around the world. Campers will take a field trip to Whole Foods and listen to a speaker from Johnson and Wales University. Lead Instructor: Mimi Poole
Carmel Christian School Camps
Artists in Action June 8 to 12
All Carmel Christian School camps will take place at the school, located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road in Matthews. Half-day academic and enrichment camps cost $220 per week if registered by May 1 and $240 per week after May
Campers will create art using different mediums and techniques. Leaders will discuss various artists and artistic styles used throughout history. It will
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be a “positive environment where all students will be encouraged to explore the artist within themselves,” according to the school’s summer camp guide. Lead Instructor: Donna Gooch
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Campers will become engineers as they build Dratini, Pikachi, Poke Balls and more. Campers should bring their own Pokemon trading cards to play and trade at the end of each day. Lead Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz
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June 22 to 26
Basketball Skills Development is designed for participants interested in taking their skills to the next level, and for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of basketball. The Carmel Christian School coaches will guide participants as they strive to improve skills both on and off the court. Lead Instructors: Carmel Christian coaching staff
In this girls-only camp, campers will act out stories, learn dances and create crafts from periods in U.S. history. Girls will have a tea party on Thursday with their dolls, as well as a sharing time with family and friends on the last day of camp. Lead Instructor: Lighthearted Productions
Adventure Week June 22 to 26
Broadway Boot Camp June 15 to 19
Campers will experience a week of acting, singing, dancing, games, improvisation and more. Campers will perform in a musical production at the end of the week. Lead Instructor: Stefanie Spruill
Building Pokemon June 15 to 19
In this boys-only camp, campers will use their crime-solving skills to solve mysteries. Each day will be filled with challenges, riddles, scavenger hunts and games that strengthen imagination and promote teamwork. Boys will share their adventures on the last day of camp with family and friends. Lead Instructor: Lighthearted Productions (see Summer Camps on page 19)
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Rock it Out
June 29 to July 3 Campers will learn how a band works behind the scenes. Carmel Christian music instructors will expose kids to drums, guitar, piano and voice, and will help campers put together a band and put on a show at the end of the week. Lead Instructors: Stefanie Spruill, Kelly Hudson and Nate Terry
All Sports
June 29 to July 3 Campers will play physical education games, while naturally developing balance, hand-eye coordination and physical fitness. The camp will include activities such as relay races, disc golf, basketball, teambuilding games and a water games day. Lead Instructor: Bill Bode
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Basketball Skills Development July 6 to 10
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Art‌ Around the World July 13 to 17
Campers will take a visual journey around the world through art. Campers will learn about the different styles of art used around the world and create art using the techniques used by these artists and cultures. Lead Instructor: Donna Gooch
Kick it Around July 13 to 17
This karate camp is led by Don Newell, a fourth-degree Black Belt in Kempo Karate and chief instructor at the Martial Arts Training Institute. Campers will learn basic karate skills and important life skills, such as focus, confidence, discipline and respect. Kids will take breaks throughout the day to “visit� tourist attractions around the U.S.
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Into the Wild July 20 to 24
Campers will experience wildlife including live animals, and explore various habitats. Two days will focus on reptiles, two days on birds and one day on mammals. Steven Hughes, the lead instructor, is a naturalist, a commissioned wildlife artist and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;master falconerâ&#x20AC;? who also was instrumental in the development of the Carolina Raptor Center. Lead Instructor: Steven Hughes
All Sports July 20 to 24
Campers will play physical education games, while naturally developing balance, hand-eye coordination and physical fitness. The camp will include activities such as relay races, disc golf, basketball, teambuilding games and a water games day. Lead Instructor: Bill Bode
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Godly Running Girls July 27 to 31
In this girls-only camp, campers will engage in devotions, arts and crafts, games and activities including Bible drills, obstacle courses, water relays, popsicle races and the “Mini Marathon.” Lead Instructor: Amy Hannon
Xcel 2 Fitness July 27 to 31
Xcel 2 Fitness is a boys-only fitness and character-building program that uses a weeklong curriculum teaching speed, strength, agility, balance and cardiovascular exercise, while embedding character through teamwork, leadership and goal setting in a team-based atmosphere. Lead instructors: Trevor Young and Steve Vaughn
bubble ooze and dizzy spinners. Lead Instructor: Mandy Cheshire
All-Star Cheer 101 Aug. 3 to 7
Lead Instructor: Bill Bode
Campers will learn a short routine and cheers including tumbling, stunting, cheer and dance. There will be a performance for parents and friends at the end of the week. All athletes will receive a T-shirt and bow to wear at the final performance.
The following camps are open to sixththrough 12th-graders:
Lead Instructor: AIM Athletics
Basketball Skills Development Aug. 3 to 7
Basketball Skills Development is designed for participants interested in taking their skills to the next level, and for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of basketball. The Carmel Christian School coaches will guide participants as they strive to improve skills both on and off the court.
Super Silly Science
Lead Instructors: Carmel Christian coaching staff
“Mad scientists” will mix crazy concoctions throughout the camp. Campers will learn about scientists in history who were “pretty silly themselves,” as well as make experiments including wacky bouncing balls, super
All Sports
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physical fitness. The camp will include activities such as relay races, disc golf, basketball, team-building games and a water games day.
Aug. 10 to 14
Campers will play physical education games, while naturally developing balance, hand-eye coordination and
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Photography June 1 to 5
Campers will learn tips to improve picture taking, study the history of photography and experiment with different types of cameras. Projects will include social, musical, cultural and environmental themes. Campers will go on a field trip during the week, and are required to bring their own digital camera.
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June 15 to 19
This Art and Design class will introduce students to a variety of mediums, processes, materials and concepts. Campers will develop technical skills and learn how to translate their ideas into visual form. Campers will go on a field trip to a local art museum during the week.
Campers will explore the complex history of the events of the Holocaust, how and why it happened and why studying the event can prevent its recurrence. The course will focus on the historical roles of the perpetrator, victim, bystander and rescuer, as well as on personal responsibility. Because of the nature of the curriculum, students should be prepared to be exposed to a mature level of thinking.
Lead Instructor: Kaila Gottschling
Lead Instructor: Steven Schulz
Lead Instructor: Nate Terry
Art Studio June 8 to 12
Holocaust Studies
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Summer Baseball Camps! For Players of All Skill Levels Ages 5-12
June 15-19 & 22-26 July 13-17 & 27-31 August 10-14
Total cost $190.00. 9AM-2PM each day. Includes: instruction, camp t-shirt and camper evaluation.
Professional/MLB Group leaders, High School Coaches & Collegiate Players together provide your child with the most enjoyable camp experience. All camps held @ MARA in Matthews, NC.
TEACHING BASEBALL & SOFTBALL IS OUR BUSINESS! Photo courtesy of Carmel Christian
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Spanish Speaks June 22 to 26
Campers will focus on the Spanish language through conversation, songs, plays and games. Campers will end their week with a field trip, in which they will put into practice what they have learned. Lead Instructors: Kevan Post and Matt Cummings
Running the Race June 29 to July 3
Explore the world of running and discover thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much more to it than putting one foot in front of the other. Campers will learn about stretching, form, different kinds of workouts and their benefits and health management. Lead Instructor: Kevan Post
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Creative Writing July 13 to 17
This course will explore different genres of creative writing. Students will practice poetry and prose, as well as explore the skills involved in writing and how to develop the craft. Class time will be devoted to writing, reading and instruction. Lead instructor: Steven Schulz www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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July 27 to 31
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Babysitting 101/CPR Aug. 3 to 7
This course will focus on supervising and caring for children in various babysitting settings. The camp will provide fundamental information in the business of babysitting, including proper supervision, basic First Aid, caregiving skills and how to respond properly to injured or sick children. Campers will have a day dedicated for a CPR class, and will receive a two-year CPR certification. Lead Instructors: Christine Bartlett and Leigh Ann Nichols
Lessons in Leadership Aug. 10 to 14
Campers will explore the principles of relational leadership and learn to develop leadership skills to impact their lives and their communities. Content areas include decision making, goal setting, effective communication, servant leadership, organization and time management skills. Lead Instructors: Bill Bode and Lesley Volker
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Visit Lawyers Glen Retirement Living Center in the heart of Mint Hill for the opportunity to network and participate in facility tours. The event is free and will include appetizers. Visit www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com/ event_details.php?Business-After-Hours-149 to sign up and receive an event reminder. Lawyers Glen Retirement Living Center, 10830 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill 4.4.15 Saturday 12:30 to 4 p.m. Community Blood Drive
The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas wil make a contribution to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte to help provide free overnight stays for out-of-town families with children in Charlotte-area hospitals. Donors must weigh at least 120 pounds. Call 704-972-4700 or visit www. carolinadonor.org to schedule an appointment.
4.7.15 Tuesday 9 a.m. Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop provides an opportunity for community members to ask questions of officers from the Mint Hill Police Department and learn more about the department’s work in Mint Hill’s neighborhoods. Find more information at www.minthill.com. Burger King, 7002 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 4.7.15 Tuesday 2 to 3:30 p.m. Learn, Connect, Play: Video Gaming
Students 12 to 18 years old will have the chance to play with the Xbox Kinect while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Light snacks will be served. There also will be a prize drawing and giveaways. Sign up at www.cmlibrary.org/programs, or call 704-416-5000.
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The Crews Recreation Center opened in 2006 complete with conference rooms and a full-sized basketball court. It has hosted hundreds of games, sports activities, camps, and classes since then. But it is a NEW DAY at Crews, with more programs and fun for everyone in Matthews! Come be one of many that will see Crews and its offerings for the first time ––
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4.9.15 Thursday 3 to 4 p.m. You’re a Poet and Don’t Know It!
In this poetry workshop, kids will collaborate with each other, share poetry, give and receive feedback and didactically explore the writing process by tapping into the young poet within. This event is open to children 8 to 11 years old, and is free, but requires registration. Sign up by calling 704-4165000 or visiting cmlibrary.org/programs Community Room, Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews 4.10.15 Friday 5 to 9 p.m. Parents’ Date Night Drop Off
The Crews and Recreation Center offers a monthly opportunity for parents to have a night out while their kids play sports and games, watch movies and more. Pizza and drinks are provided for children. The cost is $10 per drop off. There’s a $5 discount for each additional child. Call 704-708-1287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews
Road, Matthews 4.11.15 Saturday 7 a.m. to noon Can You Spare a Drop?
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive for those interested in donating. Donors should drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine on the day of the drive. Eating iron-rich foods two weeks before donating is advised. Contact 1-800RED-CROSS or 704-280-1782 to schedule an appointment, or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “Mint Hill Churches.” Bigham Hall dining area, Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, 1501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill 4.14.15 Tuesday 4 to 5:30 p.m. Business Owners Seminar
Presenter Dessi Dufresne, of Edward Jones financial services and investment company, will give a presentation entitled, “Retirement Options for Your Business.” The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 704-847-3649 or visit members. matthewschamber.org/events to sign up.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS IN APRIL FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO I-485 BETWEEN I-77 AND U.S. 74 (INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold two public meetings at the following times and places:
Wednesday, April 15 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. Pineville United Methodist Church 110 South Polk Street Pineville
Thursday, April 16 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. Pleasant Plains Baptist Church 3316 Pleasant Plains Rd Matthews
The proposed project would add one express lane in each direction on I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 74 (Independence Boulevard), providing travel time reliability and improving traffic flows on this critical transportation corridor. This project will serve as part of a larger network of express lanes to offer drivers a new traffic choice - pay a fee and ride on the express lane to avoid traffic delays or continue driving on the general purpose lands for free. NCDOT representatives will be available in an informal, open house-style setting to answer questions and gather public input regarding the proposed projects. The opportunity to submit written comments or questions will be provided, and is encouraged. Citizens may attend at any time during the meeting hours. There will be no formal presentation. The public can view maps displaying the location and other information online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings. For more information, contact Project Manager, Angela Sanderson, of NCDOT’s Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit at amsanderson@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-6042 NCDOT will provide auxillary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. Aquellas personas que hablan espanol y no hablan ingles, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender ingles, podrian recibir servicios de interpretracion si los solicitan antes de la reunion llamando al 1-800-481-6494. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
Calendar make wise investment decisions for 2015 in this workshop guided by special guest Matthews Chamber Office, 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews Barbara Bennet, of North Carolina’s Securities Division. Refreshments will be served. 4.17.15 This event is free. Call 704-416-5000 or Friday visit cmlibrary.org/programs to sign up.
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 704-708-1287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews 4.17.15 Friday 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Story Explorers
Kids 5 to 11 years old can explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities, including math, science, games and more. This event is free, but registration is required. Call 704-416-5200 for more information. Community Room, Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 4.17.15 Friday 7:30 p.m. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Taking place in a mythical Athens and an enchanted forest, this classic comedy by William Shakespeare tells the story of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, a duke and his soon-to-be queen and their interactions with woodland fairies. Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for students and seniors citizens. Call 704-846-8343 for more information. Fullwood Theatre, 100 McDowell St. E., Matthews 4.18.15 Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. Financial Empowerment for Women in Transition
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4.18.15 Saturday 10:30 a.m. Paws to Read
Children 5 to 11 years old are offered the chance to boost their reading skills and confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog. Call the Matthews Library at 704-416-5000 or visit cmlibrary.org/programs for more information. Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews 4.18.15 Saturday 2 p.m. Financial Empowerment for Women
This event offers an opportunity for women to learn how to assess their financial goals and make wise investment decisions. The event will feature special guest Barbara Bennett of North Carolina's Securities Division. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at www.cmlibrary.org/programs, or call 704-416-5000. Matthews Public Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Ongoing through Aug. 22 Mondays and Wednesdays 1 to 2 p.m. Beyond Limits Parkinson’s Support Group
This event is open to YMCA members with Parkinson’s Disease or similar health needs. The fitness staff will closely work with members to develop exercise strategies focusing on improving strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular status. The class is free for YMCA members. Contact Sarah Duncan at 704-716-4254 or sarah. duncan@ymcacharlotte.org for more information. Genesis Room, Siskey YMCA, 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews
Dr. Seuss’ Everyone’s �avorite �eline in the red-and-white hat brings his mischie� and wacky adventures to the stage in this Dr. Seuss classic. Speaking only in rhyme, the Cat in the Hat shows Sally and her brother that “it’s �un to have �un, but you have to know how,” despite the misgivings o� their well-mannered Fish.
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Great Scott!
top guards, Jay M. Robinson sophomore Lavar Batts, and scored 22 points to lead Butler to a 79-69 win over Robinson in the semifinal round of the tournament on Dec. 29, 2014. The next game pitted Scott against another highly regarded Tar Heel State prospect, Hickory Ridge senior guard Jaylen Stowe, who signed with Mercer. Scott scored a career-high 33 points to push the Bulldogs to a 89-79 win over the Ragin’ Bulls championship round on Dec. 30 on his way to earning MVP of the tournament. Lowery, who said Scott showed up in the big-time moments, added he was looking to see how Scott and the rest of his guards would compete with other talented backcourts. “Wherever he wanted to get on the floor he could get to,” Lowery said. “We did a variety of things. There were times I just let him go, just get the ball and just go. “There were other times we would run set plays. He was really good on the pick-and-roll, and that’s one of the main things we do here. He understands how to do that, which will help him at the next level, because that’s pretty much all they do.” Lowery added he hadn’t seen anyone who could guard Scott at that juncture of the season, and
Butler’s RaeQuan Scott is the 2015 Boys Basketball Player of the Year by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com
William Wallace, a legendary warrior, fought for Scotland’s freedom from England in the late thirteenth century. Butler has its own Scott – a talented warrior in his own right – in senior RaeQuan Scott, who’s known for his valiant efforts on the basketball court. Head coach Myron Lowery knew he had his work cut out for him in his first season with the Bulldogs after they lost two Division I players in Matthew Fisher-Davis (Vanderbilt) and Giovanni Mack (Texas Southern) and 6-foot-4 guard Leito Holloway, who transferred to Rocky River for his senior year. Despite the odds stacked against him, Lowery knew he could count on big performances and leadership from Scott. Lowery, who was previously the associate head coach at Olympic, watched Scott play over the years and coached against him in the past, so he knew the talent he was working with. “We started with skills and it didn’t take me long to figure out he was going to be really good and he could do a lot of different things,” Lowery said. “I knew everything was going to start with him, and he’s been great from day one and had
a really phenomenal season. He shows up to play every game. Even in the big games here at Rocky River and Myers Park.” The 5-foot-9, 153-pound junior guard, who was named the Southwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year after earning all-conference honors, averaged 20.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, four assists and 1.7 steals per game for the Bulldogs. Now, he’s the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Scott helped lead Butler to a 23-4 (11-1 Southwestern 4A) record and a third-round appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state playoffs, which is an improvement on last season’s 20-7 (10-3) record and second round appearance in the state playoffs. This year’s run and improvement on last season’s accomplishments is especially impressive when considering the transition of a coaching change and significant loss of talent. “I was thinking, ‘What do we have now?’ But we all worked together and worked hard and achieved what we did,” Scott said. As the cream rises to the top, Scott emerged as the Bulldogs go-to guy at the Cox Mill Christmas Tournament. Scott went head-to-head with one of the state’s
nobody playing in the tournament could either. “The Christmas Tournament was a fighting battle,” Scott said. “I told my teammate Orlando [Robinson], ‘We got this game. We got to handle it. We’re the guards. Everybody is looking for us to keep the ball, no turnovers, keep us in the game and push the lead.’ We got that done and won the game.” Those were some of the many highlights during Butler’s 17-game winning streak. The low point for Scott and the Bulldogs came when they lost to Myers Park in a 67-66 overtime loss in the third round of the state playoffs. Butler won both regular season meetings with the Mustangs (56-53 on Dec. 18 and 70-54 on Jan. 30), but fell short when it mattered most. Lowery, the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Coach of the Year, said he’s going to use the disappointment from that loss as motivation for next season. “He (Lowery) tells us we have a lot of work to do, don’t take anything for granted,” Scott said. “We beat Myers Park two times. I guess we took it for granted, took our foot off the pedal and they came down and beat us.” Fortunately for Lowery, the dynamic Scott returns next year for another season. He’ll be ready to end his chapter at Butler on a high note.
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RaeQuan Scott
Butler
Butler junior RaeQuan Scott, a 5-foot-9 guard, overcame his small stature with big-time play this season. Scott, who broke the 1,000-point barrier for his high school career this season, averaged 20.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, four assists and 1.7 steals. The dynamic Scott played a major role in leading Butler to a 23-4 (11-1 Southwestern 4A) record and the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs. On his way, he was named all-conference, all-region and the Southwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year.
Demetry Leake
Orlando Robinson
Queen’s Grant
Queen’s Grant senior guard Demetry Leake carried the Stallions after they were bitten by the injury bug early in the season. Leake, a 6-foot-5 wing, averaged 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks per game this season to lead Queen’s Grant to a 16-9 (7-3 Yadkin Valley) record and a first round appearance in the NCHSAA 1A state playoffs. After a phenomenal senior season, it’s easy to see why Leake made the all-conference team.
Marcus Thomas
Independence
It was a down year for Independence, but junior guard Marcus Thomas gives the Patriots hope for the future and was one of the few bright spots this season. The 6-foot-2 Thomas averaged 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game to earn Southwestern 4A all-conference honors.
COACH OF THE YEAR:
2015 BASKETBALL Super Team
Myron Lowery Butler
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Butler
Butler guard Orlando Robinson is the other stalwart in the Bulldogs backcourt. The 6-foot junior averaged 15.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game this season. Robinson recorded several triple-double performances, including one in the PDQ Holiday Classic Tournament that earned him the event’s MVP. Robinson, who was named an all-conference selection, is in line for a big senior season.
Leito Holloway
Rocky River
Holloway left it all on the court in his final campaign at Rocky River. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound junior guard averaged 14.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game. The sharpshooting Holloway recorded a career-high 33 points in a win over East Meck on his way to recording Southwestern 4A all-conference honors.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Second Team Keyon Wesley, Rocky River Artur Labinowicz, Butler Shawn Morrison Jr., Grace Academy Jaylen Thompson, Grace Academy Remele Everett-Hicks, Carmel Christian
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Season showing promise for Diamond Bulldogs by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com
The weather hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been kind to Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball team this season, forcing the Bulldogs to postpone games with West Charlotte and Garinger. Nonconference games are important to teams early in the season, as a coach experiments with lineups to figure out which groups of players work well together and to give younger players much-needed experience before the start of conference play and eventually the postseason. Butler hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had that luxury, but the Bulldogs (4-1, 4-0 Southwestern 4A) arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t letting the early obstacles hold them back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy with it,â&#x20AC;? Butler coach Rick Sambrotto said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really seen the best pitching yet. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a couple of good pitchers, a couple of good teams.â&#x20AC;? The Bulldogs stiffest competition thus far came in a 6-5 win over Myers Park on March 13 and in a 7-4 loss to Parkwood on March 25. Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road gets even tougher, with visits from Independence (8-3, 4-1) and South Meck (8-3, 4-2 So. Meck 8) looming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got a big week this week,â&#x20AC;? Sambrotto said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Independence) had our number the last several games, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking
forward to seeing how we compete against them. (South Meck) will be another good test for us.â&#x20AC;? Butler will then compete in the Jack Sink Baseball Tournament at East Meck, beginning with a first round game versus Charlotte Latin on April 8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the spring break tournament,â&#x20AC;? Sambrotto said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play well last year, but usually thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kind of looked to to help us move into the second half of the season.â&#x20AC;? The Bulldogs stumbled through most of last season, so their hope for this tournament is to have continued success and provide added momentum to build on for the rest of the year. Butler finished the 2014 campaign with a 12-12 (6-6) record, and made a first round appearance in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs. A good portion of that team returned, joined by a solid group of players who moved up from the JV team. Senior Jordan Huntley has given the Bulldogs a spark at the plate from his leadoff position in the order, batting an impressing .526. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recorded 10 hits, six RBIs, two doubles, a homerun and six runs. Senior Jarrett Norman also is batting
.526, and has made 10 hits. Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recorded seven RBIs, three doubles, one triple and seven runs. Factor in juniors Kobe Phillips (.600, 10 RBIs, three doubles) and Dean Looney (.389, seven RBIs, three homeruns) and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the nucleus of a team that will compete for the Southwestern 4A â&#x20AC;&#x153;The top of our lineup has been pretty good at getting on base and getting into scoring position too,â&#x20AC;? Sambrotto said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swung the bat good the last two games, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for him to keep moving forward.â&#x20AC;? Sean Sessoms has given the Bulldogs some strong innings on the mound. The sophomore pitcher has two wins, a 2.03 ERA and 10 strikeouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have high expectations for him, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s met those so far,â&#x20AC;? Sambrotto said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been all around the strike zone, and done really well.â&#x20AC;? Ryan Debo and Tate Pennington give Butler added depth on the mound, but still leave more to be desired when it comes to their pitching. Sambrotto knew the Bulldogs would be a little young at pitcher this season, but have a chance to be better than recent years if they can throw strikes. He said it has worked out pretty well so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on the mound
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