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MINT HILL – Leaders in Mint Hill are striding forward in an effort to make the town a “walkable” community. The town is nearing completion of 1.5 miles of sidewalks from N.C. 51 to Quail Ridge Drive and Lawyers Road to Apple Creek Drive. The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners also approved two miles of sidewalk expansions last month that will continue south on N.C. 51 from the intersection at Quail Ridge to Idlewild Road, as well as fill in some gaps along Wilson Grove Road. Town manager Brian Welch said the N.C. 51/Quail Ridge and Lawyers Road/Apple Creek sidewalk project cost $500,000 and was allocated from general funding. Welch said sidewalks have become a priority in the last 15 years. “We are trying to maximize pedestrian connection to provide a different mode of transportation,” he said. The current project, which stands

From left, Mint Hill Middle seventh-graders Mia Smith, 13; Kyla Barret, 14; Sidney Aurelus, 12; and Bruan Rivas, 13; create an Italian sausage, pineapple, onion and pepper pizza for the inaugural STEM to Fork Competition. See Courtney Schultz’s story on page 12

A trip back in time Inaugural 1915-themed lawn party slated for Saturday at the Reid House by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – People will have the chance this weekend to take a trip back in time 100 years, as the Matthews Historical

Foundation and the Matthews Heritage Museum host the inaugural Victorian Lawn Party at the historic Reid House. The 1915-themed event takes place Saturday, April 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at the 125-year-old Reid House, located

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at 134 W. John St. The event is free, and visitors will have the chance to play turnof-the-century games, make circa-1915 crafts, experience demonstrations, view vintage cars and “meet” Dr. and Mrs. T.N. Reid – the event’s “hosts.” Barbara Taylor, director of the Heritage Museum, said she and the Historical Foundation began brainstorming more than a year ago about hosting a signature event for the museum. (see Lawn Party on page 4)

Christina Bryan and Joe Brandenburg will portray Dr. and Mrs. Reid. Josh Whitener/MMHW photo

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Deerfield Creek’s Spring Fling to benefit orphans in Kenya by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – One local community is reaching across the Atlantic Ocean to lend a helping hand through a neighborhood fundraiser. Deerfield Creek residents Erin Dummert and Keenan McGrath will host their second annual Deerfield Creek Spring Fling Fundraiser to benefit orphans in Africa on April 18, a Saturday, at the Deerfield Community Center from 3 to 7 p.m. More than 200 people attended last year’s event, which raised $8,000 for the Amukura Orphanage, in Amukura, Kenya. The money went toward purchasing rabbits, supplies and building a rabbit hutch. The rabbits are used for husbandry, consumed and sold to pay for living expenses at the orphanage. This year’s event proceeds will support a building fund and other short- and long-term endeavors. The current building is falling apart and lacks the space needed to adequately meet the demand for housing abandoned children in Amukura, according to Sister Lucy Marindany, president of Little Sisters Angel Fund and a Senior Sister with Sisters of St. Francis – the fundraising organization and indigenous African religious entity that runs the orphanage. “The current building has had essential repairs to make it functional, but to continue

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doing so is similar to putting a bandage on a broken bone,” said Marindany, who is from Kenya. “We have made it livable, but our goal is to expand to accommodate more children.” The Sisters of St. Francis had plans drawn for a building large enough to accommodate 50 children. It includes separate girls’ and boys’ dormitories, a room for infants, nursery, infirmary, community room, art room, a study, kitchen, cafeteria, bathrooms and a convent. Dummert, Little Sisters Angel Fund vice president, said the building is estimated to cost more than $50,000. Other than Dummert donating approximately $2,000 per year from the sales from her Etsy business, Random Little Boutique, Sisters of St. Francis relies solely on the funds raised by Little Sister Angel Fund. Dummert was actively looking for a cause when a connection from her hometown, Milwaukee, contacted her for support. “One woman, Sister Evelyn Nanyama from Sisters of St. Francis, was in a women’s group from my former church group,” Dummert said. “When we moved to Charlotte, a friend from St. Monica was doing a fundraiser for an African orphanage ran by Sister Lucy (Marindany).” Dummert felt inspired and wanted to invest her time and energy into supporting these children. “When you imagine two women caring for 23 to 25 children, mostly under the age of 5, with little funds and in dilapidated conditions,

how can you not get involved?” she said. Dummert shared stories of children being tied to doorknobs or left in the woods to starve and die, and how the tribal orders turn over the abandoned children to the Sisters of St. Francis to raise and educate without government assistance. Moved by these stories, Dummert started doing small drives to raise money and collect supplies for the orphanage in 2013. Those food, medicine and diaper drives turned into raising money to keep the orphanage in operation. “You just can’t stop and slow down,” she said. “These 20-plus kids are depending on you.” Marindany and Dummert worked together to create Little Sisters Angel Fund to support Sisters of St. Francis’ work at Amukura Orphanage, as well as their work at Franciscan Brethren of St. Philip – a Virginia-based residential and day facility for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Funds raised through the Deerfield Creek Spring Fling Fundraiser will be reserved for the Amukura Orphanage. The orphanage’s main priorities are short-term critical needs, such as fixing their broken stove; raising money for the building fund; and self-sufficiency by gardening and animal husbandry projects. The Spring Fling costs $25 per family and includes free hot dogs from JJ’s Red Hots,

Pictured are the nuns and children at the Amukura Orphanage in Kenya. Photo courtesy of Little Sisters Angel Fund

drinks, beer, live entertainment, kids’ games, a strolling magician, face painting, a bounce house, vendor booths, a raffle and silent auction. Participants can meet Marindany and learn more about the orphanages, as well as read letters from the orphans. “We, sisters, cannot do it by ourselves. We need others, and the Matthews community has come in handy,” Marindany said. “We are lucky to have them, and we hope this partnership will continue, so together we can continue to change lives of thousands upon thousands of kids whose future depends on the services of the sisters.” Visit the Facebook event page, www.face book.com/events/1550479591895424, or www.littleangelssisterfund.org or email Dummert at erin@littlesistersangelfund.org for more information.

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The historic Reid House as it appeared circa 1900.

Lawn Party (continued from page 1)

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“Most museums have signature events, and so far we didn’t,” Taylor said. “We don’t have much property here (at the museum), but we do have a parent organization (the Historical Foundation) with a lovely Victorian house and some lawn space.” Taylor and her colleagues eventually settled on a Victorian lawn party featuring Dr. Thomas Neely Reid and his wife, Ellie, who were both key figures in Matthews history and lived in the house where the event is being held. Dr. Reid is believed to have started practicing medicine in Matthews around 1891 and maintained his practice for more than 40 years, Taylor said. He was one of the few physicians in the region at the time and traveled to treat patients in other Mecklenburg county communities, as well as Union and Cabarrus counties and some areas in South Carolina, she added. Finding an appropriate time period was challenging, Taylor said, but she and her team eventually settled on 1915. At that point in history, Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States, and though World War I had begun, the U.S. had not yet entered the war. From a local history angle, Matthews did not yet have electricity, and historians believe the Reids were among the first people in town to own a car, Taylor said. Joe Brandenburg and Christina Bryan, who will portray the doctor and his missus during the lawn party, will reference some of the events occurring at that point in history as they remain in character throughout the event. Books and music that were popular in 1915 also will be referenced by the Reids and in several activities. Brandenburg and Bryan spent time researching the Reid family to prepare for the re-enactments. Bryan said she took information she learned and put it together in a document tailored to Ellie Reid’s point of view. “There’s really not a lot of information about (Ellie Reid) at all,” Bryan said. “We made some educated guesses … We want to portray them as close to what we know is true about them as we possibly can.” Historians believe Ellie Reid died from liver

Photo courtesy of Barbara Taylor

Dr. Thomas Neely and Mrs. Ellie Reid will welcome guests to their home on April 11. Josh Whitener/MMHW photo

cancer complications in 1917 – just two years after the lawn party’s setting. The party also takes place one day before Ellie’s birthday, April 12. She turned 48 years old in 1915. Brandenburg said one of the most helpful things he did was develop a timeline, which helped him learn more about the U.S. in 1915. He’s looking forward to sharing his “lifelong love of history” with others – especially his family – through his portrayal of Dr. Reid and the events at the party. “I have grandchildren. It’s great that they can come here and play some of the games from the time period,” Brandenburg said. Bryan also is looking forward to sharing local history with visitors. “If they walk away with one piece of information they didn’t know when they got here, I will feel it was a huge success,” she said. Taylor said one of the perks of hosting the event is it gives the museum a chance to offer something different to the community. Other museums often focus on the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and pre-World War I U.S. history isn’t something typically featured in a museum’s signature event, she said. “This is a different time period,” Taylor said. “We wanted to create something appropriate for our town. We can’t have encampments or (re-enactments of) wars, but we’re able to do this.” She continued, “What I’m looking forward to is hopefully heightened awareness not just of the Reid House, but also of the (Heritage) Museum. History can be fun, and you can learn it in a casual setting.” Visit www.matthewsheritagemuseum. org or call 704-708-4996 or 704-8466693 for more information. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

News Mint Hill business shines at Global Pet Expo by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

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News Briefs April 18 to mark spring opening day at Matthews Farmers Market

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Community Farmers Market will host its spring Courtney Schultz Erin KIrby 2015 opening day market on April 18, a News Writers Art Director Saturday. The market is located at 188 N. Hannah Chronis Maria Hernandez Trade St. in downtown Matthews. The day will mark the beginning of the Ryan Pitkin A&E Editor market’s 24th year of bringing “the freshCrystal O’Gorman Dee Grano est straight-from-the-farm, local foods” Sports Writer Faith Columnist to area shoppers, according to a news Ben Doster Rev. Tony Marciano release. Market hours will run on an 8 a.m. to ADVERTISING noon schedule from the spring opening day Charlotte Conway through the fall. The opening day market Adrian Garson will feature locally-grown spring produce, naturally-raised meats and poultry, eggs, DISTRIBUTION herbs, flowers, plants, local honey, fresh Manager cheeses, freshly-baked sweets and breads, Mike Kochy chef-prepared entrees, handcrafted items, natural soaps and handmade ice pops, the PUBLISHER release said. Associate Publisher Luca Annunziata, chef-owner of PasRandi Trojan sion 8 restaurant, will give a cooking demFounder onstration at 9 a.m. using items farmers Alain Lillie will bring to the market. The High Ridge Pickers will provide live music during the Advertising: adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com market. Find more information at www.mat thewsfarmersmarket.com. Education Editor

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MINT HILL – The nonprofit Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care will host its

annual charity golf tournament on April 16, a Thursday, at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, located at 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive. Lunch will be served from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m. Funds raised through the event will be used by the nonprofit to benefit disabled veterans and senior citizens living with a variety of health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, strokerelated issues and more. Sponsorship and donation opportunities also are available. Contact Nate Huggins at 704-576-4754 or 704-845-1359 for more information. Learn more about Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care at www.blessedadultcare. org.

Public greeting and reception to welcome French mayor

MATTHEWS – The public is invited to a greeting and reception next week to welcome Vincent Morisse, the mayor of Sainte Maxime, France, and his fellow delegates. The reception will take place Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. at town hall, located at 232 Matthews Station St. Following the reception, at the 7 p.m. Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting, Morisse and Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor will sign documents officially declaring Matthews and Sainte Maxime as “sister cities” through Sister Cities International, a non-profit citizen diplomacy network. Find more information about the partnership between Matthews and Sainte Maxime by visiting www.matthewsmint hillweekly.com and searching for “Sainte Maxime.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between March 30 and April 5, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Toni Beavers, 1300 block of Cindy Carr Drive: Assault. March 30 • Cassandra Tarleton, 1900 block of Moore Road: Possession of schedule II controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. March 30 • James Carter, 1900 block of Moore Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. March 30 • James Post, 9900 block of Matthews Park Drive: Sexual assault. March 30 • Lakeisha Tucker, 8600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving with fictitious tag; no operator’s license. March 31 • Michael Gamarra, 9500 block of Northeast Court: Sexual offense against a 15-yearold; possession of schedule VI controlled substance. April 3 • Star Starness, 1500 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of marijuana. April 5 • Steven Gambrell, 900 block of Matthews Common Drive: Communicating threats; harassing phone calls. April 5

Vandalism/Hit-And Run • 700 block of Moss Creek Drive: $200 in damage to garage door in vandalism incident. March 30 • 2100 block of Kilkenny Hill Road: $40 in damage to mailbox and wooden post in vandalism incident. March 30 • 2700 block of Phillip Woods Lane: Criminal damage to personal property. March 31 • 10500 block Paces Avenue: $200 in damage to window in vandalism incident. April 4 • Microtel Inn, 1603 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $700 in damage to sheetrock and carpet; additional damage to room microwave and mirror. April 1

The following people were arrested between March 31 and April 6, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Hayley Nicole Jackson, on WilgroveMint Hill Road: Drug violations – equipment/ paraphernalia. March 31 • Brandon Kyle Morris, on WilgroveMint Hill Road: Simple possession of marijuana. March 31 • Marshall Robert Wilson, 4300 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Driving while impaired. April 1 • Charell Elizabeth Bullock, 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Simple physical assault. April 2 • Michael Krismel Pemberton, 4700

block of Stoney Trace Drive: Assault on a female. April 2 • Jose Pucblito Pichardo-Garcia, 9800 block of Albemarle Road: Driving while impaired. April 3 • Eugene Kennedy Foster, 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Order for arrest (failure to appear). April 3 • Casey Donald Rollings, 7800 block of Lawyers Station Drive: Driving while impaired. April 4 • Johnnell Devone Murrill, 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana); possession of drug paraphernalia. April 4 • Amanda Leigh Allen, 8100 block of (see Blotter on page 8)

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The following crimes were reported between March 30 and April 5, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Home/Business Break-Ins • 1800 block of Swaim Drive: 55-inch TV, knife and hammer stolen when home broken into through forced entry. March 30 • 3500 block of Margaret Wallace Road: $500 Samsung Smart TV, home theater, tablet and $2,000 cash stolen when home broken into through forced entry. March 30

Vehicle Break-Ins • 9400 block of East Independence Boulevard: “Negotiable items” stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $350 in damage to door lock. April 2 • 13600 block of O’Toole Drive: Revolver stolen when vehicle broken into. April 2

Property Theft • Marshall’s, 2330 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Michael Kors purse and two colognes, worth $195 total, stolen from business. March 31 • The Vitamin Shoppe, 1908 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $670 worth of joint supplements stolen from business. April 2 • 2500 block of Keziah Road: Tablet with keyboard, worth $450 total, stolen. April 5

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Blair Road: Drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia. April 4 • Jose Luis-Reyes Perez, on Wilson Grove Road: Simple possession of marijuana; drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia. April 5 • Martez Cordae Jackson, 9100 block of Lawyers Road: Second-degree trespassing. April 6

The following crimes were reported between March 31 and April 6, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

Home/Business Break-Ins • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Xbox, PlayStation 4, television, tablet, computer, three sets of headphones, watch and two iPads, worth $2,708 total, stolen when home broken into through forced entry. March 31 • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: $250 in cash and leather purse, wallet, three driver’s license cards, debit card, health insurance card, medical coding card, Social Security card, birth certificate and spare key, worth $191 total, when suspect entered occupied residence at night through non-forced entry and committed firstdegree burglary. April 3 • 6300 block of Wilson Grove Road: $100 damage to wooden door when home broken into; nothing listed as stolen. April 3

Vehicle Break-Ins

• 3800 block of Martele Drive: Two Beyonce and Rihanna CDs and Gucci sunglasses, worth $230 total, and $5 in miscellaneous change stolen when vehicle broken into. April 1

• 5000 block of Sela Court: $135 gold and black Ray Ban sunglasses stolen when vehicle broken into. April 1 • 3600 block of Martele Drive: Vehicle broken into; nothing listed as stolen. April 1 • 3800 block of Martele Drive: Vehicle broken into; nothing listed as stolen. April 1 • 4600 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Two chainsaws, cable locator transmitter, cordless drill, electric drill, multimeter, power cord, miscellaneous cable stripping and compression tools, worth $2,373 total, stolen when suspect trespassed onto property and broke into multiple vehicles. April 2 • WilcoHess, 13354 Albemarle Road: $50 in cash and purse, four credit/debit cards and hydrocodone, worth $454 total, stolen when vehicle broken into; $300 Fossil watch stolen, then recovered. April 6 • WilcoHess, 13354 Albemarle Road: Vehicle broken into; nothing listed as stolen. April 6

Property crimes

• 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $1,500 diamond engagement ring stolen. March 31 • Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road: Laundry detergent, diapers, baby wipes and laundry scent beads stolen from business, then recovered. April 2 • 13100 block of Giovanni Way: Ford Explorer stolen, then recovered. April 5

Fraud

• 6700 block of Long Road: Identity theft – suspect used the victim’s Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return. March 31 • 3901 block of Peggy Lane: Identity theft – suspect used a victim’s identity to obtain a fraudulent tax refund. March 30 (reported April 3)

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Home Sales in Matthews and Mint Hill A breakdown of recent home sales Mar. 2015 Mar. 2014 Homes Sold Average Sales Price

Date sold

Address

sale price

Address

28105 Brightmoor 1413 Shady Knoll Court Mar. 24 Callaway Forest 3112 Longspur Drive Mar. 10 3026 Longspur Drive Mar. 9 Castle Cliff 9033 Crusaders Court Mar. 19 Crestdale Crossing 420 Amir Circle Mar. 31 Elburta Downs 5109 Markay St. Mar. 19 Glen Devon 400 Mattridge Road Mar. 16 Glenwood Manor 3721 Hunters Run Lane Mar. 12 Greygate 211 Rose Arbor Lane Mar. 20 301 Rose Arbor Lane Mar. 19 Grove Hall 7807 Grove Hall Ave. Mar. 13 Heathers 2701 Kirkholm Drive Mar. 26 Lake Haven 3709 Dandridge Circle Mar. 31 Marshbrooke 3309 Chistow Road Mar. 24 Matthews Commons 2508 Ashby Woods Drive Mar. 19

90 $156,438 Date sold

Old Creek 3424 Olde Creek Trail Mar. 11 Pine Forest 133 Edgeland Drive Mar. 26 400 Deer Creek Drive Mar. 16 Pleasant Ridge 1900 Kings Manor Court Mar. 9 Sardis Forest 9108 New Towne Drive Mar. 27 Somersby 1326 Somersby Lane Mar. 31 1016 Somersby Lane Mar. 30 Southwoods 12401 Woodbend Drive Mar. 31 Springwater 14024 Horseback Circle Mar. 2 St. Clair 9429 Tavistock Court Mar. 9 Stratfordshire 325 Stratfordshire Drive Mar. 11 The Heathers 13826 Portpatrick Lane Mar. 30 Weddington Meadows 2611 Aldergrove Road Mar. 2 Windrow Estates 13130 Saddletree Court Mar. 27 2308 Connemara Drive Mar. 26 Windsor Chase 2806 Windsor Chase Drive Mar. 5

$154,875 $101,000 $148,000 $240,000 $151,000 $132,000 $335,000 $127,900 $385,000 $391,000 $270,000 $233,500 $164,000 $136,900 $230,500

Mar. 2013

62 $208,316 sale price

$163,000 $179,900 $134,900 $410,000 $211,500 $172,500 $236,000 $203,000 $150,000 $186,000 $420,000 $174,900 $275,000 $210,000 $168,000 $120,500

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

43 $190,524 Date sold

Address

sale price

28227 Applegate 6430 Springbeauty Drive Mar. 30 9038 Goldfields Drive Mar. 13 Ashe Plantation 10132 Hanging Moss Trail Mar. 2 8100 Grey Timbers Court Mar. 2 Bainbridge 9325 Blair Road Mar. 27 9400 Goldsmith Lane Mar. 5 Berkshire on Lawyer 8420 Mayerling Drive Mar. 30 Cheval 4140 Piaffe Ave. Mar. 27 13605 Castleford Drive Mar. 12 Clear Meadow 10619 Wood Meadow Drive Mar. 27 Covington Commons 7319 Reece Valley Court Mar. 13 Cresthill 11500 Cresthill Drive Mar. 26 11330 Cresthill Drive Mar. 5 Ellington Farm 10608 Olde Irongate Lane Mar. 20 Fairfield Park 740 Denning Place Mar. 17 Farington Oaks 13102 Fairington Oaks Drive Mar. 19 13326 Fairington Oaks Drive Mar. 16 Farmwood 5629 Birchhill Road Mar. 20

Address

4632 Chuckwood Drive Mar. 17 5609 Gristmill Lane Mar. 13 5521 Saddlewood Lane Mar. 9 Forestbrook 8830 Maplebrook Lane Mar. 27 Glencroft 8925 Fultram Lane Mar. 30 Green Meadows 4031 Hay Meadow Drive Mar. 27 4100 Hay Meadow Drive Mar. 16 Hartford Village 8500 Sunflower Road Mar. 9 Hidden Forest 11305 Whispering Leaf Court Mar. 31 Irongate 8250 Curico Lane Mar. 6 Jonathans Landing 13901 Jonathans Ridge Road Mar. 2 Lake Forest 6501 Lake Forest Road Mar. 30 Lawyers Station 7200 Tressel Lane Mar. 25 Lynton Place 7945 Lindfield Court Mar. 24 Machester 1004 Manchester Lane Mar. 9 Marlwood Acres 8123 Ottawa Lane Mar. 13 1249 Robinhood Circle Mar. 2

$165,000 $168,900 $248,000 $279,900 $192,500 $209,000 $108,000 $600,000 $499,900 $65,000 $171,015 $157,000 $100,500 $290,000 $66,000 $342,000 $390,000

sale price

Date sold

$203,000 $184,900 $245,500 $250,000 $314,900 $262,000 $269,000 $77,500 $345,000 $400,000 $359,000 $130,000 $165,000 $95,000 $86,625 $145,000 $148,000

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feet from completion (only two-tenths of a mile from Quail Ridge), stalled at N.C. 51 and Mintwood Drive because of rainy weather. Lawyers Road and Apple Creek Drive sidewalks also fall short by two-tenths of a mile, close to Wooden Rail Lane. Businesses and residents say they’re already reaping the benefits of the new sidewalks. Mint Hill Arts employee Mary Beth Thomas believes the sidewalks on the opposite side of Lawyers Road, across from Mint Hill Plaza, are a great addition to the community. “I think it’s great; I think it encourages people to get out more,” Thomas said. Richard Morris, owner of Dunwellz, a restaurant and pour house located in Mint Hill Pavilion on N.C. 51, said his business already benefits from the foot traffic at Brighton Park and looks forward to the increase in pedestrian patrons. “It will definitely affect foot traffic,” Morris said. “We get a lot from Brighton Park, and this will increase foot traffic outside of Brighton Park. People won’t have to waste gas and can walk in the sunshine and be connected to local amenities.” Mint Hill residents Paul and Robyn Imirie walk their Labrador, Woody, along the sidewalks on N.C. 51 and Brighton Park every day. They refer to the sidewalks as “our sidewalks.” “We love it. We walk (the sidewalks) four miles a day. We look forward to walking or riding our bikes to Costco on Idlewild,” Robyn Imirie said. Welch said the continued expansion from N.C. 51 and Quail Ridge to Idlewild Road and the fill-ins along Wilson Grove Road are still in the planning phase. Town engineer Steve Frey started evaluating the project on Monday, April 6, and will report to Welch and the board in the coming months, prior to collecting construction bids.

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Welch doesn’t have a definitive timeline in place, but he suspects the project will be completed over the next two to three years. Mayor Ted Biggers believes the town’s conservative financial approach to the expansion has left the project favorable in the eyes of the public. “I haven't had anyone complain about the costs,” Biggers said. “We have budgeted them in phases to avoid any tax increase and have required developers to install them whenever possible.” The sidewalk expansions will give pedestrians access to more than a dozen neighborhoods, connecting them to Independence High School via Idlewild Road and the town’s two parks, as well as dining and shopping centers. “A lot of people like living close to the amenities and they want to be able to walk there safely,” Biggers said. “There's no doubt that sidewalks are a very appealing addition to our small-town charm.”

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Address Mcalpine Woods 9909 Bella Marche Drive 6013 Acadian Woods Drive Morgan Run 7803 Monogramm Lane Olde Sycamore 7409 Olde Sycamore Drive Oxfordshire 5601 Crown Hill Drive 9704 Splashwood Court 5821 Crown Hill Drive Pence Pond 7833 Pelican Court Portofino 5042 Isabella Place Pritchard Farms 5710 Mallard Drive S. Pritchard Place 5633 Mallard Drive S. Red Oak Estates 7513 Snowbird Court

Date sold

sale price

Mar. 23 Mar. 2

$101,000 $89,900

Mar. 26

$278,500

Mar. 25

$340,000

Mar. 31 Mar. 27 Mar. 5

$240,000 $255,000 $295,000

Mar. 18

$139,900

Mar. 5

$544,967

Mar. 24

$172,000

Mar. 5

$130,000

Mar. 27

$285,000

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Date sold

sale price

7345 Snowbird Court 7334 Snowbird Court Reigate 5022 Yarmouth Road Sherwood Forest 10835 Flintshire Road 10940 Flintshire Road Summerwood 10413 Lemington Drive Telfair 4116 Deer Track Court The Gates Of Mint Hill 7136 Gates Drive The Oaks at Oxfordshire 811 Tufts Drive 9810 Blackbird Hill Lane Versage 5608 Versage Drive Woodbury 12406 Downy Birch Road

Mar. 20 Mar. 20

$340,000 $300,000

Mar. 25

$175,000

Mar. 27 Mar. 6

$249,000 $249,900

Mar. 9

$432,438

Mar. 20

$438,660

Mar. 16

$512,000

Mar. 19 Mar. 19

$331,210 $340,000

Mar. 31

$225,000

Mar. 19

$158,000

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Mint Hill Middle whips up food during inaugural STEM cooking competition by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mint Hill Middle School students buttoned their aprons, prepared their sauces and readied their spices on Friday, March 27, for the inaugural STEM to Fork culinary competition. The competition came from Time Warner Cableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connect a Million Minds initiative that put four Charlotte-Mecklenburg middle schools in a head-to-head soup and pizza â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top Chefâ&#x20AC;?-like cooking competition at the 7th Street Market. Mint Hill Middle competed against Berryhill, Mountain Island Lake Academy and Whitewater middle schools. Each school assembled a team of four students and a lead teacher to prepare two items for judging in 45-minute increments for each dish. Chefs from the Charlotte culinary world, including Fork Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tim Groody, Passion 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luca Annunziata, Mod Paleo Foodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amber Harris Lewis and Edible Charlotte Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catherine Carter, judged the dishes and gave each school a ranking. Mint Hill Middle made a beef barley mushroom cream soup and a pineapple, Italian sausage pizza with onions and peppers and a salad garnish. The school tied with Berryhill for third place and won gardening tools from Green Teacher Network Charlotte. The goal of the event was to give students

a hands-on way to bring the school garden into the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum, as schools were encouraged to incorporate items grown in their own gardens or from local farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want them to see where STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) actually fits in the real world,â&#x20AC;? Stephanie Richin, community investment manager at Time Warner Cable, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want them to become the problem solvers of America.â&#x20AC;? Mint Hill Middle students incorporated STEM into their cooking curriculum by learning what happens to molecules when they freeze or heat a food item, discussing the various bacteria that can grow on utensils if not properly cleaned and finding the circumference and volume of a pizza, said Stefania Przystanski, science teacher at Mint Hill Middle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;STEM is all about getting career-ready for the next generation,â&#x20AC;? Przystanski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing that the judges are all chefs from the Charlotte area, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing that they can be them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are creating something. They are using math and science and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even realize theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using math and science when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re creating this stuff. Recipes are all math â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like ratios and proportions.â&#x20AC;? Judith Diane Davis, Mint Hill Middleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cafeteria manager, served as the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leader and inspired the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s formation. The team worked with Davis for about four weeks to learn how to cook and about the different

sciences involved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of children donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know these (cooking) skills. They only know how to make macaroni and cheese from a package,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to make a stock or how to use their oil or how to use a knife â&#x20AC;&#x201C; anything like that. I feel like if we give them those skills weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving them that mindset of something they might want to do (as a career) â&#x20AC;Ś plus they can cook healthy foods at home.â&#x20AC;? Using the gardens helps students gain professional development for school gardening and gain an understanding in health and environmental stewardship, said Edna Chirico, executive director of Green Teacher Network Charlotte. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Students) often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re food comes from,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They think it magically appears in stores.â&#x20AC;? The school gardens give students the chance to learn about healthy eating, something Chirico feels is important because of an increased obesity rate in the country and the number of inner-city students who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to fresh foods. Chirico said the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location also gave students an advantage because the market features restaurants that specifically serve locally-grown foods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The market owners are not that much older than them,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mint Hill Middle Principal Steve Drye believes the competition gave students a

chance to explore a possible career option, which he plans to continue offering to other students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool to show how something in their classes relates to something that could be a career,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice for them to just start thinking about how it can be relevant in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;real world.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Drye also feels the competition gave students the chance to assume leadership roles and responsibility. Thirteen-year-old Brian Rivas, a Mint Hill Middle seventh-grader, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always enjoyed cooking and loves to bake at home. His favorite thing to bake is strawberry shortcake. Brian learned how cutting an onion can become tear-free by freezing the onion first, due to the slowdown of molecules, he said. Kyla Barret, a 14-year-old seventh-grader at Mint Hill Middle, said she learned how to properly hold knife and about induction cooking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to cook a lot,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting we would be able to cook at school.â&#x20AC;? Mint Hill Middle leadership hopes the competition inspires enthusiasm for potential careers and helps to pave the way toward college. Drye said middle school is an important time for students to find their passions, so the competition gives them the opportunity to explore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is really going to be a lasting experience for them,â&#x20AC;? Chirico said.

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A ‘school to watch’ Crestdale earns second re-designation as new changes come to the school by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform (NFAMGR) recently announced Crestdale Middle School as a “School to Watch,” a second re-designation for the school. Schools to Watch is an initiative by the NFAMGR launched in 1999 to distinguish high-performing middle schools based on whether the schools are academically excellent, developmentally responsive or socially equitable, as well as on the schools’ organization arrangements, according to the NFAMGR website. Crestdale is one of three CharlotteMecklenburg Schools that earned the distinction, including Mint Hill and Alexander Graham middle schools, which both earned a third re-designation this year. Middle schools may apply every three years through an extensive process, which includes a written application, an interview process with teachers, parents and students and observational walk-throughs. Crestdale gained the School to Watch distinction in 2009, and gained re-designation in 2012. Re-designation becomes harder each year because schools must show how they’ve progressed and continued to fulfill the criteria, said Crestdale Principal Katy Richert and Crestdale academic facilitator Jenni Thompson. “(The distinction) evaluates overall programs that are benefitting children, building relationships, parent involvement (and) professional learning,” Richert said. After conducting interviews and evaluating the written applications, a state committee discusses the contenders, and all members must approve granting the distinction. Thompson, who primarily worked on the written application, said the monthlong process is “lengthy,” but paid off for the school. Richert attributes Crestdale’s distinction this year to the school’s academic enrichment model. The model has been used for remediation time, where students can work on specified topics as needed, and students participate in specified clubs to delve into topics. “It’s about enriching their existing academic experience,” Richert said. The school plans to expand the model to create a “true academic enrichment,” Richert added, to include topics such as Shakespeare, chess, journalism, creative writing, science club, Math Counts club and book clubs. Crestdale also will adjust its school schedule to include all core subjects, such as math, science, language arts and social studies, with electives, to have a six-class www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

school day. Previously, when the core subjects ran on an alternate schedule, a child could be working on a lesson or an experiment, but not be able to finish it until days later, Thompson said. “We want it for consistency, so the kids have the same classes every day,” Thompson said. The elective options, with one elective in the morning and one in the afternoon, will give students the chance to explore art opportunities, such as orchestra, physical activity through the Fit Lab and languages, such as French and Spanish. “We’re mandating every kid is exposed to art, physical activity and languages,” Richert said. The principal feels the schedule still includes necessary rigor, but the electives give students the break during their school days and exposes them to the arts. “When you enrich their academic programs, that’s when you get the wellrounded students,” she added. Crestdale also plans to continue using data-driven instruction and working with teachers and students to use data to make critical decisions for the school, Thompson said. Teachers also will have decision-making space with the school’s planning rooms and Zen room, where they can explore various options in a conducive environment. The school also plans to take the newly adapted one-to-one technology ratio, where each student uses technology in the classroom, to the next level. Crestdale was given Chromebooks for all-student access to technology. The school plans to transform its computer labs into collaboration rooms to provide students with an unstructured environment to work together on projects. Both Richert and Thompson said they feel the space is conducive to learning and paves a way to establish skills necessary in the future. “We’re training our students to work together for problem solving, to create something bigger than they would do on their own,” Thompson said. Students will work on projects throughout high school and college, as well as in all careers, so its important for students to develop those skills early, she added. Richert hopes the school continues to produce critical global thinkers and promote lifelong learning. “We want to get that frame of thinking and have (lifelong learning become) embedded into them as learners,” she said. The school will be honored for its distinction at the 11th annual Schools to Watch Conference in Arlington, Virginia, this summer. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • April 9 to 15 , 2015 • Page 13

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Latin students earn honors at Certamen prelims MATTHEWS – A number of area students earned Top 10 awards during the North Carolina Certamen preliminary rounds on March 14. Certamen is a competition featuring a fast recall of facts about classical civilization and its peoples, languages and culture. Multiple teams advanced to the Certamen semi-final rounds at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill this month during the North Carolina Junior Classical League State Convention. The following teams moved forward: • Advanced level – Providence High School, second place • Intermediate level – Providence High School Team “A,” fourth place; Providence High School Team “B,” fifth place; and Master’s Academy, ninth place • Novice level – Providence High School, ninth place • Middle school level – Master’s Academy Team “A,” first place; and Master’s Academy Team “B,” third place.

Master’s Academy Team “A” in the middle school Certamen competition earned a second-place finish in the preliminary rounds. From right, Caris Gross, Susanna Schoeck, Elle Trejo and Aislinn Niimi. Photo courtesy of Sherri Madden

Independence choirs, orchestra earn top ratings MINT HILL – Independence High School’s music department groups earned top ranks during their respective adjudications, according to a news release. The intermediate and honors choirs at Independence earned an excellent and superior rating, respectively, at the Music Performance adjudication held at Wingate University. Orchestra members traveled to Shelby Middle School to participate in the North Carolina Music Performance Adjudication event for the western region. The group received a rating of excellent and was only a few points away from superior, the release said. Independence High is located at 1967 Patriot Drive.

Rocky River earns honors at drill meet MINT HILL – Rocky River High School’s JROTC cadets traveled to East Rowan High School for their annual drill meet. The cadets competed against 10 other schools and earned third place in platoon with weapons and platoon without weapons categories. Tyshawn Hall won third place in the individual drill category. Gabby Soria earned second place and Keiry Barreiro earned third place in individual knockout drill, the final event. The scores were some of the best Rocky River has earned in drill competitions, according to a news release. Area high-schoolers earn art, writing awards Area students recently earned top honors at the National 2015 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists and Writers announced the winners, which included Gold, Silver, American Visions & Voices, Portfolio Silver with Distinction and Portfolio Gold medals. Providence High School student winners included: Alexander Brookins, gold medal and American Voices Award in poetry; Abigail Scheper, gold medal in poetry; Alexandra Reinhart, silver medal in poetry; and Katherine Welch, gold medal in flash fiction and silver medal in poetry.

Rocky River High School student winners included: David Fee, National Scholastic gold medal for his guitar sculpture, “The Original Blues Machine,” and National American Visions Award for his necklace, “Roadkill Rendering.” Queen’s Grant hosts food drive MINT HILL – Queen’s Grant High School hosted a food drive and food pantry throughout March to help 11 families from the community. The Youth Commission International (YCI) Club sponsored the food drive. The group made the drive a contest, Clash of Classes, in which the grade that collected the most food items earned a week of prizes. Queen’s Grant High is located at 10323 Idlewild Road. Carmel Christian stops hunger now MATTHEWS – For the third consecutive year, Carmel Christian School kindergarten through eighth-grade students participated in Stop Hunger Now to package 25,000 meals. Stop Hunger Now distributes food and other aid to children and families around the world and works to help end world hunger, according to a news release. The organization helps schools and churches package and ship meals to people in need.

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Kings Drive Art Walk develops artist and audience by Dee Grano ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Charlotte resident Alfreda Johnson always considered making Charleston Sweetgrass baskets a serious family hobby. By the time Johnson retired from Wells Fargo in 2011, she was ready to get serious and showcase â&#x20AC;&#x153;full time.â&#x20AC;? She might have never made the leap if Julie Whitney Austin, executive director of the Kings Drive Art Walk and Festival in the Park, hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t encouraged her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She pushed me the first year, and kept on me to come back,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson, who has exhibited at Festival in the Park for 17 years and the Kings Drive Art Walk for the last three. Johnson won a blue ribbon the first year, followed by three more, and she almost always receives an honorable mention. The quality of the artwork presented at the Kings Drive Art Walk is important to board president, Dave Dalton, who was instrumental in launching the event, now in its fifth year. The artists who request to exhibit are juried; fewer than 100 are invited to participate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are focused on culture and fine art,â&#x20AC;? said Dalton, explaining the Kings Drive Art Walk is different from Festival in the Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is more for the art lover purchasing something for their home.â&#x20AC;?

The Kings Drive Art Walk will take place April 25, a Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 26, a Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists will line the Sugar Creek Greenway, from the clock tower (East Morehead at South Kings streets) to Midtown Park. The Pearl Street Bridge will be blocked off for live entertainment and concessions. Find more information at www. festivalinthepark.org. Dalton has been involved with Festival in the Park for 26 years. He remembers attending the event as a child and has enjoyed watching it grow and change. The Kings Drive Art Walk was added to augment the fall event. He credits both eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success to the board of directors, volunteers and artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I meet a diverse group of people from all walks of life,â&#x20AC;? Dalton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have encountered so many people I would have never had the chance to engage.â&#x20AC;? Both events have given Johnson the opportunity to educate the public about her craft and cultivate a loyal following of customers and collectors. Because each piece is handcrafted and can take many hours, she does not sell them commercially. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have a website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every piece is unique; not one will be the exact same,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson, whose customers gravitate to the tightness of her

technique and the natural beauty of the material. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes it artwork.â&#x20AC;? Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s process starts with actual Charleston Sweetgrass, which her two sons pick by hand from marshy and moist areas. When the grass dries, she and her two daughters start weaving. Johnson displays her finished baskets at venues like the Kings Drive Art Walk, where she shares her story. As a little girl growing up in Huger, South Carolina (near Charleston), Johnson learned the art of making Sweetgrass baskets from her mother, who carried on the West African tradition she learned from her grandparents. Johnson and her sisters would come home from school and practice weaving for three hours after doing homework. They would sell their baskets at their family stand on the side of the road near the Highway 41 and 17 interchange. They had to relocate several times during construction, but Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sisters have reclaimed their spot. As one of only a few Charleston Sweetgrass basket weavers in Charlotte, Johnson doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much competition until she goes home, where her most discriminating critics are her family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I am not satisfying my sister, I know I will not satisfy my customer,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said of the friendly competition. The proceeds made from baskets sales fund a vacation for the extended family each year.

Charlotte resident Alfreda Johnson with her Charleston Sweetgrass baskets at the Kings Drive Art Walk last year. Photo courtesy of Alfreda Johnson

For Johnson, the Kings Drive Art Walk means continuing her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition. For Dalton, organizing the festivals are his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition. When his three children were small, they enjoyed the clowns and magicians. Now they enjoy hanging out with their friends at both events. Those who attended Festival in the Park as children might eventually live along the greenway and need art for their new condos. When they do, Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and maybe her daughters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be at the Kings Drive Art Walk.

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Heritage Museum’s ‘Thing-a-ma-Jigs’ exhibit to run through April 18 MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum will host “Widgets and Thing-a-ma-Jigs: An Exhibit of the Mostly Unknown” through April 18. The exhibit displays unusual, antique household items, such as a potato ricer, wool rug punch and a glove stretcher. Displayed items aren’t labeled, so onlookers have the opportunity to guess their use. Participants who guess the identity of all items correctly will be entered into a drawing for a free, one-year membership to the Matthews Historical Foundation, which includes free admission to the museum. The Matthews Heritage Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $4 for adults and $2 for youth 11 to 17 years old. Children 10 years old and younger can attend for free free, and the first Saturday of every month is free for everyone. Find more information at matthewsheritagemuseum.org/. The museum is located at 232 N. Trade St. Mint Hill Arts names latest Volunteer of the Month MINT HILL – Pat Elliott was named Mint Hill Arts Volunteer of the Month for March. She was honored at the opening reception for the Cardinal Camera Photography Show, held on March 6 at the Mint Hill Arts gallery. Elliott serves as coordinator for two free community events, life drawing and portrait painting. Elliott has been in charge of those events for more than a year now. Her duties include sending out monthly announcements, setting up the gallery for the sessions, scheduling models and running the sessions. Marta Brown, member of the executive committee at Mint Hill Arts, commented on Elliott’s volunteer efforts in a news release. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers present “Luminosity: At First Light” CHARLOTTE – The Festival Singers, Carolina Voices’ chamber ensemble, will present its spring concert, “Luminosity: At First Light,” on April 26, a Sunday, at Myers Park Baptist Church’s Heaton Hall at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for children 14 years old and younger. Purchase tickets online at www.carolinatix.org or via the Carolina Voices office at 704-374-1564. The Festival Singers will explore interpretations of light through music, with its spring concert’s centerpiece being Ola Gjeilo’s “Luminous Night of the Soul.” The choir also will perform other pieces, including “Lux Aeterna” by John Rutter; “Lux Aurumque” and “Sainte-Chapelle” by Eric Whitacre;“Sure on This Shining Light” by Morten Lauridsen; and more, according to a news release. “There is so much inspiring choral music that explores and examines the beauty of light in sound,” Donna Hill, director of the Festival Singers said in the release. “Our concert will feature selections of music illuminating the Northern Lights of Norway to the shimmering lights in the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle Gothic chapel in Paris to the twinkling of lights from the stars in the sky.” Festival Singers is Carolina Voices' classical chamber choir. The group is comprised of approximately 30 auditioned singers. Donna Hill has been the director of the choir for 11 years. Find more information about Carolina Voices at www. carolinavoices.org. Myers Park Baptist is located at 1900 Queens Road.

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Calendar 4.9.15 Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. Law Enforcement Memorial Fundraiser

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The Crews 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. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a $5 discount for each additional child. Call 704708-1287 for more information. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mint Hill Churches.â&#x20AC;?

Kids in fourth and fifth grades are invited to join the Siskey YMCA for a night of dancing, games, prizes and hanging out with other kids their own age. The event will include a DJ, sporting tournaments, a moonbounce and karaoke. Admission costs $8, and concessions will be available for purchase at an additional cost. Contact Andrew Reinken at 704-716-4222 or Andrew. reinken@ymcacharlotte.org for more information.

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. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a $5 discount for each additional child. Call 704-708-1287 for more information.

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A free community shred event will take place in town Presenter Dessi Dufresne, of Edward Jones financial hall, sponsored by the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce services and investment company, will give a free and the Mint Hill Police Department. People will have presentation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Retirement Options for Your Business.â&#x20AC;? the chance to safely dispose of excess or unnecessary Reservations are required. Call 704-847-3649 or visit members.matthewschamber.org/events to sign up. paper including sensitive documents.

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4.17.15 Friday 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Midsummer Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Taking place in 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

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 Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 4.23.15 Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make Your Business Stand Out

In this didactic event, participants will learn how to make their business stand out through Scott Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motivational talk. Francis is a motivational speaker renowned for his jocular style. The event is free, but pre-registration is Learn how to assess your financial goals and required. make wise investment decisions for 2015 Find more information at www.successweapons. in this workshop, guided by special guest com. Barbara Bennet, of North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Securities Division. Refreshments will be served. Jimmieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 7024 Brighton This event is free. Call 704-416-5000 or Park Drive, Mint Hill visit cmlibrary.org/programs to sign up. Community Room, Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews 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

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Live Musical Entertainment

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Kowar kicking it into high gear by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Charlotte Christian coach Greg Simmons had to convince Jackson Kowar he was a member of the Knights varsity baseball team during the offseason leading up to his sophomore season. “He would dress in the varsity locker room in the offseason and carry his stuff home and not leave it there, because he wasn’t really thoroughly convinced that he was on the varsity,” Simmons said. “By December my son said, ‘Dad, you have to let Jackson know he’s on the varsity. Call him in and say here’s the roster, this is your number, and I already did your bio for the media guide.’” Kowar, now a senior who’s signed with Clemson, is enjoying a dominant final campaign with the Knights. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound ace is 5-0 with a 0 ERA and 52 strikeouts in six starts this season, while Charlotte Christian is 11-2 (6-0 Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association). Simmons said Kowar not only has the power arm, but has the ability to throw multiple types of pitches for strikes, setting Kowar apart from the rest of the pack. Kowar’s evolution as a pitcher has been gradual, but steady. He pitched for Charlotte Christian’s junior varsity team as a freshman. Kowar, who weighed around 145 pounds

as a sophomore, made the jump to varsity, and excelled as a closer with eight saves. He then turned up the heat for batters as a junior, finishing with a 10-1 record, a 0.79 ERA and a school-record 131 strikeouts last season to help lead the Knights to a 32-4 (11-1 CISAA) record and third consecutive N.C. Independent Schools 3A state championship. The highly touted hurler was honored for his pitching prowess when he was named an all-conference, all-state and third-team AllAmerican selection. Kowar said he realized he had the potential to be really good after he shut out rival Providence on April 17, 2014. “I kind of put together how to pitch mentally, how to go about starting, and how to go about being a competitor,” Kowar said. “As far as being a competitor goes, it’s my job to keep the team in the game. It doesn’t matter if I don’t have my best stuff that day. “I can’t be out there making excuses for myself. My job is to give us a chance to win the game. I think that takes a lot of maturing. If my defense is struggling, I have to pick them up. I have to make a big pitch.” The fastball is Kowar’s bread and butter. The Los Angeles Dodgers clocked him at 95 miles per hour, which is big-league fast. Kowar downplays the possibility of going pro right out of high school. He said Clemson is his dream school, and added he would want

to go there even if he wasn’t playing baseball. “I really enjoy the school,” Kowar said. “I really have a good rapport with the coaching staff. I like the atmosphere of the program.” But Clemson isn’t his only dream – Kowar hopes to one day play professionally. “There’s a lot of time left, but for me the closer I get the more I will probably think about it,” Kowar said. “I guess right now it would have to be a perfect opportunity. “As we get closer and I start to figure more things out and think about it I’ll be able to come up with certain scenarios that I feel are best for me. I need a little bit more time to process. It’s been a little quick.” Simmons said Kowar began to show signs of great potential with a power arm the summer going into his sophomore year. “I got some phone calls from some coaching buddies of mine that said, ‘Hey, this kid is going to be special,’” Simmons said. “In November when we began our eight-man skill work and let him throw a bullpen and I think he threw six pitches and I said, ‘OK, that’s good. You’re on the varsity.’” He added Kowar is tough, goes after batters, and enjoys the competition. Kowar has the opportunity to compete at a higher level next spring and summer. Time will tell if it’s with the Tigers or professionally.

Senior Jackson Kowar is a big reason behind the always-talented Knights’ 11-2 start to the season. Photo courtesy of Jackson Kower

Bowles joins the Panthers lair Providence names Brad Bowles as new football coach by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Providence dipped into the Palmetto State to find its next football coach, and hired Johns Island (S.C.) St. John’s High School coach Brad Bowles. The 33-year-old Bowles replaces Justin Hardin, who left the Panthers to fill the head-coaching vacancy at Independence. “We decided he’d be the best fit for us,” Providence athletics director Charles Lansing said. “I heard about him from one of our baseball coaches, and then a recruiter actually mentioned something about him to me also. The more I heard about him, the more I wanted to get to know him and talk to him. “He was able to come up last week and we had three or four phone conversations since then. The biggest thing we talked about was his leadership style and how positive of an impact he can have on the kids.” Bowles said he was drawn to Charlotte as a great place to live and raise a family. He added Mecklenburg County and the surrounding area has good football and a long history of

success on the gridiron, also noting Providence has a great athletic and academic reputation. “I just felt like it was a good spot for me,” Bowles said. “It’s a place where we can be for a long time, sustain success for a long time, and build something really great. I think that’s what was appealing to me. “Once I got down there and met some of the people, Chuck Lansing and Dr. (Tracey) Harrill and some of the other people on the committee, it really felt like home and I felt like it was a place I could grow roots as a coach and build a great program.” The Panthers went 18-9 (10-4 So. Meck 8), and made two N.C. High School Athletic Association 4AA state playoff appearances, including a run to the third round of the playoffs that featured a 24-21 win over top-seeded East Forsyth in the second round and a 10-4 (5-2 So. Meck 8) finish last season during Hardin’s tenure. Providence is hopeful the foundation of recent success will be a springboard for Bowles moving forward. “He’s coming in with a lot of energy,” Lansing said. “He seems to be really dedicated to staying here for a long time

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Brad Bowles has been named the new football coach at Providence High School, joining the Panthers’ team from Johns Island (S.C.). Photo courtesy of Brad Bowles

and building a program. That’s kind of the upside to him too is that we do see him being here for a long time.” Bowles, though young, has experienced some success early in his career. He guided the Islanders to an 8-4 (5-0 Region VI) record, the Region VI championship and to the second round of the

South Carolina 1A Division I state playoffs last season, and to a 6-5 (4-0 Region VI) record, the Region VI championship and to an appearance in the South Carolina 1A Division I state playoffs. Bowles, who was an assistant coach at Goose Creek for three years prior to (see Bowles on page 21)

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Billiard commits to Virginia

Bowles

Covenant Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sarah Billiard to continue volleyball career at University of Virginia

his stint at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, was on staff during the Gators run to a 14-1 record that included a 37-21 win over Greenwood in the 4A Division II South Carolina state championship in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to sustain success,â&#x20AC;? Bowles said. "I want to put a great product on the field year in and year out, have the athletes in the program and get better for being in the program.â&#x20AC;? Bowles will meet his Providence team on April 13, and will be formally introduced to the players and their parents on April 14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to get in there and meet the kids and the people in the community and the rest of the faculty and the staff and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready to get rolling for 2015,â&#x20AC;? Bowles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to hit the ground running. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited.â&#x20AC;? Bowles will move to Charlotte in June, but will be in and out from now until then operating from Johns Island.

by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Covenant Day sophomore Sarah Billiard accepted a full scholarship offer from the University of Virginia to play volleyball for the Cavaliers on April 6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose Virginia because I have a great relationship with the coaching staff,â&#x20AC;? Billiard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very close to me. I love them. I love Charlottesville. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful place. I wanted to play in the ACC. I wanted to play high level volleyball, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Virginia is giving me.â&#x20AC;? The recruiting process in volleyball is different than most sports, in that it begins very early, resulting in prospects often choosing a college early in their high school career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a sophomore itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely strange, but I felt like Virginia was the right place for me,â&#x20AC;? Billiard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt ready to make my decision, and I was confident Virginia was the right place for me. I went ahead and made my decision, and I felt great about it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just super excited.â&#x20AC;? Billiard said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for her to

stay close to home, but she also wants to explore her independence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Virginia is about four and a half hours, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too far away,â&#x20AC;? Billiard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too close to my home.â&#x20AC;? Billiard, who was recruited by 75 Division I schools, was pursued by programs from every power five conference (ACC, B1G, Big XII, PAC 12 and SEC).

(continued from page 20)

The 6-foot outside hitter was named to the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 3A all-state team and the Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association all-conference team this season as a key component in the Lions run to its second consecutive NCISAA 3A state championship appearance. Billiard said the coaches at Virginia said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue to play outside hitter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They expect me to impact the program pretty quickly, and I expect myself to work very, very hard to impact the program very, very quickly as well,â&#x20AC;? Billiard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wanting to play as early as I can, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who I am. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a competitive person. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing to work hard and to do my best to get on the court as quickly as I can.â&#x20AC;? Billiard, a two-sport athlete, will drop basketball, and focus exclusively on volleyball when she arrives in Charlottesville. Billiard plays year-round club volleyball for Carolina Juniors Volleyball. Photo courtesy of Jodey Billiard

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