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Discover Mint Hill returning this weekend Discover Mint Hill will return this weekend for the eighth year in a row. The festival, slated for Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, will feature a chance for people to learn more about Mint Hill history, meet representatives from local civic organizations, participate in geocaching and Munzee (new for 2015) and more. See more in Josh Whitener’s story on page 3.
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Matthews approves MARA stealth tower height extension by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Residents of Matthews could soon see a 40-foot change to an existing stealth tower on Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA) property. The Matthews Board of Commissioners approved on Monday, April 27, allowing the stealth tower to be extended from its
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current height of 80 feet to 120 feet, after a lengthy discussion between the board, MARA Holding real estate developer Keith Powell and Susan Urban, MARA’s attorney. The extension was approved 6-1, with Mayor Jim Taylor casting the sole dissenting vote. Taylor voiced concerns about the approval leading to more requests for stealth tower extensions in Matthews.
“I don’t think there’s a compelling reason to complete it, and I’m concerned about future cell tower increases,” he said. Commissioner Jeff Miller questioned why the tower had remained without power since it was built in 2009. Powell explained cell carriers halted building budgets for five to six years because of the recession. Urban (see Stealth tower on page 5)
MATTHEWS – Crown Point Elementary School has found a “great leader in the school community” in its principal, Mark Anderson, and the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) recognized him as the NCAE Principal of the Year. Although Anderson is humbled by the distinction, he said his success stems from Crown Point’s school community. “For over 40 years, the North Carolina Association of Educators through various awards and scholarships has tried to make sure that outstanding educators receive recognition for their outstanding field of work,” said Mark Jewell, vice president of NCAE, an advocacy group that represents more than 95,000 public school educators across the state. The school’s staff and community nominated Anderson for the award, and a panel of professionals selected him from a large number of applicants, Jewell said. “In order to win this award, you have to have outstanding student scores – all kids must be succeeding – and you’ve got to have the assessment and data to back that up,” said Dr. Betty Howell Gray, consultant for the board of directors of the National Alliance of Black School (see Principal on page 14)
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Festival offers a chance to ‘discover Mint Hill’ New highlights to include geocaching and Munzee by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com
MINT HILL – The past will unite with the present this weekend in Mint Hill, as the eighth annual Discover Mint Hill brings together civics, culture and history. Discover Mint Hill will take place Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, located at 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The festival will offer a chance to meet various civic organizations and learn more about Mint Hill’s history, as well as what’s currently happening in town. “I just think that (Discover Mint Hill) is a good time, that you can come in and meet some people in Mint Hill and connect with the community,” Rich Ferretti, festival co-organizer, said. “… It’s all about giving back to the community.” Civic clubs will man booths, providing information to festival attendees. Performers from Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, local police officers and firefighters and McGruff the Crime Dog also will make an appearance at the event. Bus tours will be offered at 11 a.m.
and noon for $3. The buses will escort tourists around Mint Hill, stopping at various points of interest, including the town’s historic cemetery, historic homes, the town’s two parks and more. “It’s just to expose everybody to what’s going on in Mint Hill and what Mint Hill has to offer,” Ferretti said. “(Mint Hill) is where Mayberry meets the 21st century – people love that old-town feel.” Attendees also will have the chance to experience history, as re-enactors will don historical garb at the Historic Village. People will have a chance to tour the site, and kids will be able to pan for gold – an important element of Mint Hill history. Discover Mint Hill will take place in conjunction with the opening of the seasonal Mint Hill Farmers Market. The market will offer a variety of homemade jams and jellies, as well as local produce and more, Ferretti said. Co-organizer Hank Rooney, who moved to Mint Hill from Boston eight years ago, said Discover Mint Hill is an excellent opportunity for those new in town to learn more about what Mint Hill has to offer. “The name of it, Discover Mint Hill, says a lot,” Rooney said. “They key is to let people learn what we have in our community and to make contact with
the different civic groups. The slogan for the event is ‘community connection,’ (and) it’s nice to see people so connected like you see here in Mint Hill.” New for 2015: geocaching and Munzee This year’s Discover Mint Hill will highlight something new: geocaching and Munzee. Bruce Becker has been an avid geocacher for years and will bring geocaching and a similar hobby, Munzee, to Discover Mint Hill this year. Becker knew of a geocache on the Historic Village property and approached the Mint Hill Historical Society about promoting the hobbies during Discover Mint Hill. Geocaching is described as a “realworld” treasure hunt, in which people use a GPS device to navigate to hidden containers, called “geocaches,” which feature random items. There are more than 2.6 million active geocaches and more than 6 million geocachers worldwide, according to www. geocaching.com, the official website for geocaching. Geocachers can track their progress and discover more geocaches on the website. Munzee is similar to geocaching, except it requires specifically a smart
phone with GPS capabilities, as people must scan quick response (QR) codes rather than find specific items. “They’re both like a scavenger hunt … kids love it,” Becker said. “Munzee is more like a game, where you’re out in the real world getting points.” There will be a QR code posted at every table during Discover Mint Hill, as well as at various locations throughout the area. People also can earn Munzee points by being within 300 feet of a specific location, without having to scan a QR code. Munzee locations without QR codes during Discover Mint Hill will include some of the stops on the bus tour, Becker said. Rob Vardeman, president of Munzee, is scheduled to visit Mint Hill during the festival, and Becker said he hopes the addition of Munzee to Discover Mint Hill will encourage more people from the greater Charlotte area to check out the festival. “Just meeting the people that do the Munzees – families, retired people – has always been very nice,” Becker said. “That’s what I’m looking forward to about it.” Smart phone users interested in participating in Munzee during Discover Mint Hill are encouraged to download the free mobile Munzee app prior to the festival. Find more information at www. munzee.com.
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MATTHEWS – Jeff Williams knows the harsh realities of cancer all too well. The Matthews resident lost his dad to brain cancer in 1999, and the disease once again hit home years later when his father-in-law died of leukemia. Positions are for our Charlotte, NC location. The Flooring & Tile Repair Specialist will ensure that we provide the For the sixth year in a row, Williams highest quality of service to our new home builder clients while controlling costs. He or she must maintain high is taking his personal tragedies and quality job standards, identifying and repairing damages, blemishes, etc. in a timely manner. channeling them into a months-long Candidates for this position must have previous experience in flooring installation. Must have reliable transportation effort to fight cancer that will culmiand own proper tools for the work. Bi-lingual fluent English/Spanish speaking is a PLUS! nate with the Charlotte 24 Hours of Booty cycling event in late July. Apply online today at http://tinyurl.com/AFDC-RepairTech “This is my sixth year riding in it in my dad’s honor,” Williams said. Williams first became involved in 24 Hours of Booty – a 24-hour cycling event that raises funds to fight cancer – after his brother joined the event’s board of directors. Williams developed a passion for the event over the years, choosing to focus on dollars raised instead of how many miles he can pedal within the 24-hour period. “The first thing people ask is, ‘How many miles are you going to ride this year?’” he said. “I’ve really started to focus on raising (money) – to try to steer myself away from mileage and ifics focus on dollars.” The 45-year-old tries to cycle as Tamara Pringle ____________________ Ph: 770-955-4458 ______________________________________ muchforas This Ad has been designed the possible exclusive in the months leadotte Paper _________________________ JN Source Code : ATL 141229 A3 __________________________ use of the customer advertising the event, but he doesn’t ing up to inthe publication listed. Use of this ad of who participate in 24 overdo it.outside People __________________________________ Publication Date(s): 12/29, 1/5 ____________________________ the listed publication is prohibited. Hours of Booty aren’t required to ride __________________________________ the entire time, and the event offers a “camping” area for participants to rest in between laps. “There’s not a lot of training that goes into it for me,” he said. “I just try to ride as much as possible and get my body in shape for what’s going to happen.” Williams typically begins the fundraising process several months prior to the event. A “core set of donors” provide funds from year to year, Williams said, but he also tries to reach out into the community through other fundraising methods, such as a fundraising page, an event at the CrossFit location he visits, a bake sale at his church and INCLUDING COOLERS, WATER HOSES, GARDEN more. “I try to come up with different TOOLS, ARIAT BOOTS!!! things every year to make it new,” Williams said. BOGO FILTRETE FILTERS, Funds raised through the Char$10 OFF GALLON OF VALSPAR PAINT, AND MORE!!! lotte 24 Hours of Booty event benFREE KEY MADE FOR EVERY CUSTOMER!!! efit Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute and the STORE CLOSES ON MAY 14th AT 5 P.M. AND LIVESTRONG Foundation, according REOPENS AT 6 P.M. to a news release. The Levine Cancer Institute consists of 13 cancer care locations across the
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followed by explaining T-Mobile made an internal decision to submit permits for the tower in December 2014. “T-Mobile capital expansions are taking place – they’ve physically installed cables, antennas and ground equipment,� said Powell. The board worried the stealth tower wouldn’t attract more carriers and would sit as it has for a number of years. Taylor said most citizens who contacted him about cell service problems had service through Verizon Wireless. “If the tower is approved, nothing could increase connectivity if they (Verizon) don’t go on it,� he said. T-Mobile and AT&T are currently contracted to this tower, but AT&T’s contract technically requires the extension, as would other prospective carriers. Commissioners Kress Query and John Higdon questioned the safety of the structure, given its proximity to ball fields. They wanted to confirm children wouldn’t be able to tamper with fatally dangerous equipment or climb into the workspace. Powell said the electrical components would be enclosed in a sealed unit and an 8-foot fence would surround the facility, requiring security clearance for entry. The board concluded the height increase would provide better quality of life for those
The red balloon shows the location of highest point of the stealth tower after the 40foot increase.
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living within the 5.2-mile radius of the tower, which Powell said would be its highest coverage zone. Commissioner Chris Melton commented in support of the motion to approve the tower’s extension. “I support the motion because I don’t have a crystal ball to tell me what technology is going to be in a few months,� Melton said. “I’d much rather us say in the future, ‘I’m glad we did,’ than, ‘I wish we had.’� The tower has been a hot topic for the board since December 2014, when MARA requested rezoning from rural to R/I zoning as segue to increase the tower’s height. Most public comments were in favor of the extension, with one recounting a safety hazard during a rugby game. Eric Saxon, a MARA coach, previously told the board he had to make a 911 call concerning an injured rugby player from the parking lot because cellphone service was spotty. Construction dates for the extension of the stealth tower have not yet been announced.
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Mint Hill launches Movies on the Lawn series
MINT HILL – Mint Hill will launch its Movies on the Lawn series this weekend. Movies will be shown on Fridays in May on the front lawn of the Mint Hill town hall, located at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a blanket to sit on. Movies start at dusk. Films scheduled to be shown include:
The annual Matthews Earth Day celebration, held April 18 at Stumptown Park, gave attendees the chance to interact with various wildlife, participate in recycling projects and learn how to lead more environmentallyfriendly lives.
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• May 1 – “Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeastâ€? • May 8 – “Big Hero 6â€? • May 15 – “Planes: Fire & Rescueâ€? • May 22 – No movie, due to Mint Hill Madness • May 29 – “Paddingtonâ€?
Matthews realtor joins forces with Carolina Realty Advisors
MATTHEWS – Realtor Jon “Mr. Matthews� Patrick recently joined forces with Carolina Realty Advisors, according to a news release. A former engineer, Patrick is now known as a “tech-savvy� and “innovative� realtor who works with people in the Matthews-Mint Hill area to introduce the area to potential buyers, as well as help those moving out of the area sell their homes quickly, the release said. Carolina Realty Advisors is located in the Dilworth area of Charlotte and has been in business for nearly 20 years. Partners Rob Cassam and Mike Sposato have been awarded the Largest Real Estate Firms award by Charlotte Business Journal five times in the past nine years, according to the release. “It's that focus that truly attracted me to
New yoga studio to host grand opening this weekend
MATTHEWS – The Figure Studio, a new yoga studio located in Matthews, will host its grand opening celebration Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include free yoga sessions, give-away items, food, music, a brow bar, mini makeovers and skin consultants featuring The Figure Studio’s fellow business, Facetopia, a skin care salon. Find more information at www.thefigurestudio.com or www.myfacetopia.com. The Figure Studio is located at 1146 Sam Newell Road, suite C, and Facetopia is located nearby at 1140 Sam Newell Road, suite A.
Finance Department receives award for accounting merit
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for the 18th consecutive year from the Government Finance Officers Association of U.S. and Canada. Chris Tucker, Matthews finance director, accepted the award on behalf of the finance department on Monday, April 27, during the Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting. “It’s an esteemed award and great representation of the excellent job being done as stewards of citizens’ money by the finance department and the board,� Tucker said. “We look forward (see News briefs on page 11)
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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between April 20 and 26, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Johnathan Artaitana Kitchens, 100 block of East John Street: Warrant for arrest. April 22 • Victor R Vasquez, 10000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Order for arrest (no operator’s license). April 23 • Dontavious Jaywan Thomas, 9900 block of East Independence Boulevard: Speeding to elude; resist, delay, obstruct. April 24 • Bryant Keith Kezian, 4900 block of Morningwood Drive: Warrant for arrest. April 25 • Robert Martin Keziah Jr., 4900 block of Morningwood Drive: Resist, delay, obstruct. April 25 • Connie Hodges Keziah, 4700 block of Morningwood Drive: Assault and battery. April 20
The following crimes were reported between April 20 and 26, according to the Matthews Police Department:
Home/Business Break-ins
• AT&T, 1909 Matthews Township Pkwy., suite I: Forcible entry; nothing listed as stolen. April 20 • 200 block of Vinecrest Drive: Dynex 32-inch television and Homelite pressure washer, worth $625 total, stolen when home broken into. April 21 • 7800 block of Greylock Ridge Road: $500 Whirlpool oven stolen when home broken into. April 23 • J Jones Jewelers, 11229 E. Independence Blvd.: $1,000 in damage to security door in
attempted break-in. April 24
Vehicle Break-ins
• Movies Ten, 9508 Northeast Court: Miscellaneous medication stolen when vehicle broken into. April 23
Property Theft
• 2500 block of Meadow Lane: Possessing/ concealing stolen property; possessing a weapon of mass destruction; possession of drug paraphernalia. April 20 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Cosmetics and miscellaneous clothing, worth $675 total, stolen from business. April 20 • 10000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Target credit card, State Employee’s Credit Union card, wallet, N.C. driver’s license and $100 in cash stolen; financial transaction card theft; obtaining money/property by false pretense. April 20 • 10500 block of Idlewild Road: Handmade purse, cellphone/tablet, credit/debit cards and N.C. identification card and Social Security card, worth $350.03 total, and $5 in cash stolen. April 21 • 8500 block of Castle Cliff Drive: $30,000 Honda Accord stolen. April 22 • Hancock Fabrics, 9609 E. Independence Blvd: State Employee’s Credit Union Visa debit card, savings account card and $30 in U.S. currency stolen; financial transaction card theft. April 22 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $386 worth of miscellaneous clothing stolen from business. April 22 • Old Navy, 10530 Northeast Pkwy.: Cutting tool, small and large handbags and miscellaneous clothing, worth $506.55 total, stolen from business. April 22 • DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, 10015 E.
Independence Blvd: $44.95 Polo Sport shoes stolen from business. April 25 • Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: $40 worth of socks stolen from business. April 25 • 700 block of Plantation Estates Drive: $300 ring stolen. April 26
Fraud
• 7-Eleven/Exxon, 1700 Windsor Square Drive: Counterfeit $20 bill used. April 20 • 14000 block of Mareshead Lane: Worthless checks passed. April 20 • CVS, 1305 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Prescription fraud. April 21 • Home Depot, 1837 Matthews Township Pkwy.: ATM fraud. April 21 • 2700 block of Polo Club Boulevard: Financial identity fraud. April 21 • 200 block of Amir Circle: $2,500 obtained by false pretense. April 22 • 800 block of Brightmoor Drive: Obtaining money/property by false pretense. April 22 • 2100 block of Stevens Mill Road: Confidence games/larceny by trickery. April 23
Drugs
• 200 block of East McDowell Street: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia (grinder and glass pipe). April 23
Vandalism
• 1800 block of Fair Forest Drive: $600 in damage to fence materials, tree and flower bush in vandalism incident. April 20
Miscellaneous
The following people were arrested between April 21 and 27, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Kyle Joseph Mierzejewski, McDonald’s, 9150 Lawyers Road: Order for arrest (driving while license revoked); order for arrest (speeding). April 21 • John Parker Ellis, 6900 block of Bobby Lane: Drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia; possession of marijuana. April 22 • Blake Ryan Lubbers, 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Underage consumption of alcohol. April 23 • Sydney Brooke Kitchens, 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Simple assault. April 23 • Luther Woodrow Pitts, 7000 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Possession of marijuana. April 25 • Brianna Arielle Franklin-Spey, 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Driving while license revoked; warrant for arrest (communicating threats); warrant for arrest (afflicting serious injury). April 24
The following crimes were reported between April 21 and 27, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:
Home Break-ins
• 10400 block of Thompson Road: $300 in damage to interior door of enclosed porch during home break-in; nothing listed as stolen; bolt cutters found and seized at the scene of incident. April 23
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• Tacos & Tequila Restaurant, 131 E. John St.: Harassing phone call. April 23 • 300 block of South Freemont Street: Harassing text messaging. April 23
• 13900 block of Idlewild Road: Victim’s car entered without permission; nothing listed as stolen. April 22 (see Blotter on page 10)
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• 13800 block of Idlewild Road: $40 cash stolen when vehicle broken into. April 22
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Pending and recently-implemented tax legislation from the North Carolina General Assembly are causing woes for Mecklenburg County towns. Mayors from towns across Mecklenburg County gathered last week to discuss current proposals by the North Carolina General Assembly regarding sales tax redistribution. Municipalities represented in last week’s discussion included Matthews, Mint Hill, Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Pineville. The General Assembly is proposing legislation that would redistribute sales tax revenues from urban counties to rural counties – something the mayors described in a news release as “an effort to immediately create a welfare system for some counties.” “The current proposals don’t encourage growth in all areas and, in fact, make incorrect assumptions on our growth percentages for the future,” Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said in the release. Taylor previously told Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly the sales tax redistribution would likely create an unfair disadvantage to towns like Matthews because, though
Mecklenburg County is considered “urban,” smaller municipalities within the county aren’t and rely considerably on sales taxes to operate. “We all opposed the changing of that formula because we feel that it’s going to negatively impact the small municipalities,” Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers said. “… Moving into the future, with more commercial and retail growth coming to (Mint Hill), it could potentially have a negative impact on our chances to gain some revenue (through sales taxes).” Another issue causing problems for local towns is in regards to state legislation prohibiting towns from levying future privilege license taxes, beginning with fiscal year 2015-16. The Matthews Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to amend its current privilege license tax’s expiration date from April 30 to June 30. According to town attorney Charles Buckley, this amendment only “cleans up” the date needed to bill businesses for the privilege license tax on gross receipt incomes from 2014. Taylor said this became an issue after the General Assembly struck down the privilege license tax, terminating this taxation on business sales beginning in fiscal year 2015-16,
and N.C. Sen. Bob Rucho presented concerns about 10 North Carolina cities not following the new law and terminating this taxation. Taylor added if the amended expiration date was not approved, Matthews would lose $200,000 from the 2014-15 budget. Taylor, Buckley and town manager Hazen Blodgett confirmed with Rucho that Matthews was in compliance and that the difference was merely when the taxes were collected, not when businesses were taxed. Taylor said the Matthews fiscal calendar runs through June 30, versus a traditional calendar year. The extension of the expiration date on Matthews privilege tax does not charge businesses for 2015; it extends the due date for billing the privilege license taxes for the 2014 calendar year. Matthews Commissioners Jeff Miller and Joe Pata opposed of the amendment. “I support the idea, but I think we are getting into a tug of war with legislation,” Miller said. Pata was concerned about the change in dates, given it’s just a little more than 60 days away. Mint Hill Town Manager Brian Welch said that Mint Hill doesn’t charge businesses a privilege license tax, so they won’t be affected by its demise.
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Property Theft
• 13900 block of Lawyers Road: $100 in medication stolen when suspect drank victim’s medication without permission. April 21 • Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road: 30-day temporary tag, worth $30, stolen from vehicle. April 22 • Rocky River High School, 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive: $400 iPhone and $40 Otterbox/Defender case stolen. April 23 • 13700 block of Seaton Drive: $500 Galaxy 4S phone stolen from victim’s kitchen counter. April 25
Vandalism/Hit-And-Run
• 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $15 in damage to house fan and $10 in damage to wall mirror in vandalism incident; simple physical assault; trespassing. April 21 • 7100 block of Wilson Grove Road: $100 in damage to mailbox with wooden post in hit-andrun. April 18 (reported April 22)
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From left to right, standing in front of the town official they shadowed during the field trip: Hadi Eljarieh, third-grader at Matthews Elementary, with Town Clerk Lori Canapinno; Mary Caroline Eaton, fifth-grader at Elizabeth Lane Elementary, with Town Manager Hazen Blodgett; Sandra Lukic, fourth-grader at Crown Point Elementary, with Director of Parks and Recreation Corey King; Victoria Alves, fifth-grader at Crown Point Elementary, with Mayor Jim Taylor; Emily Eaton, third-grader at Elizabeth Lane Elementary, with Senior Planner Jay Camp; Aela Duerr, third-grader at Matthews Elementary, with Director of Public Works Ralph Messera; Claire Grimes, fifth-grader at Matthews Elementary, with Chief of Police Rob Hunter; Ciara Farrar, fourth-grader at Elizabeth Lane Elementary, with Chief of Fire and EMS Dennis Green; Nailah Brown, third-grader at Crown Point Elementary, with Finance Director Chris Tucker; and School Resource Officer Don Warren. Crystal O’Gorman/MMHW photo
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to continuing that excellence.” Mayor Jim Taylor thanked Tucker and the finance department for their hard work at the meeting.
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MATTHEWS – Nine students from Elizabeth Lane, Crown Point and Matthews elementary schools were recognized as winners of the annual Silence the Violence competition on Monday, April 27, at the Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting. Third- through fifth-grade students designed and competed in a Silence the Violence poster contest, in which students were asked to brainstorm and create a campaign on ways to stop and prevent crime in their communities, according to School Resource Officer Don Warren. Each submission included a poster and explanation of what the poster represents. The contest ran March 2 to April 2. The winners were awarded with a field trip tour of Matthews town government facilities on April 17, where they each took on the role of different government positions and learned how those roles worked together. They also had lunch with town officials at Fuddruckers. Each student received a plaque and official Matthews pin in recognition of their creative efforts to deter crime. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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Letters to the Editor Editor, I attended the April 13 town meeting celebrating the Sister City signing of Sainte-Maxime, France, and Matthews. As I listened to Mayor Vincent Morisse speak of how he and the citizens of France are thankful for the U.S. troops of World War II and about the restored Sherman tank on display, I could only think how sad to know how Mayor Jim Taylor and Commissioner Kress Query supported the vote to condemn the farm of World War II veteran Neubert Purser, who received a Purple Heart for his service at the Battle of the Bulge. On July 26, 2004, Mayor Taylor, who was then serving as a commissioner, asked if the town could condemn the property. On Feb. 14, 2005, the board motion passed on a 6-1 vote to condemn Mr. Purser's farm, and Matthews still denies the condemnation. On Feb. 10, 2014, Taylor noted that the name of the park has not been established and should not be referenced by anything specific at this time, since naming rights have not been committed. In the closed session minutes pertaining to the condemnation, naming rights were promised to Mr. Purser, but now it is uncertain if Matthews will honor this. I am amazed at how the citizens of Sainte-Maxime, France, are very thankful for the veterans of World War II, while here in Matthews World War II veteran Neubert Purser's farm was condemned for a park. I would be willing to bet this was not discussed during Mayor Morisse's visit to Matthews.
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Matthews Elementary prepares for spring cleaning MATTHEWS – Matthews Elementary School will host its MES Landscaping Day on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. The school will welcome CMS-approved volunteers and students to help with its beautification project. Volunteers are asked to bring their own rakes and shovels and can participate as long as desired. Contact matthewselemPTO@gmail. com for more information. Matthews Elementary is located at 200 McDowell Ave. Crestdale PTO searching for board members MATTHEWS – The Crestdale Middle School PTO is looking to fill board positions for the 2015-16 school year. “This is a great way to get involved and be a part of the exciting happenings at Crestdale,” the school’s newsletter read. Parents of upcoming sixth-graders and Crestdale veterans are welcome to fill the roles. The following positions are open
MINT HILL – Rocky River High School SAC (Specialized Academic Curriculum) students participated in a campus beautification project for Earth Day. Students of Ann Lake’s class collected track from the football field and bleachers. Photo courtesy of Dianne Stokes
for the 2015-16 school year: hospitality committee; fundraising committee; school store; student socials; book fair; beautification; membership; and free fundraising/Matthews Alive. The school also needs co-chairs for the following committees: tutoring, Moving On Ceremony (for eighth-graders) and Spirit Wear. Contact Jana Emerick at jana_emer ick@yahoo.com or Michele Thomas at thomas_michele@att.net for more information.
Butler DREAM Team to host kickball tournament for cancer MATTHEWS – The Butler D.R.E.A.M. (Daring to Role-model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) Team will host a Sock it to Cancer Kickball Tournament, a fundraiser to fight pediatric cancer, for Butler students on Friday, May 1. The event will be free, but students are asked to bring a sock filled with change to hang along the fence by the football practice field.
Area teachers earn MeckEd distinctions MeckEd, a nonprofit that advocates for Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools, recently announced its 2015 Teachers of Excellence, and three Matthews and Mint Hill teachers made the cut. MeckEd received nominations this spring from more than 100 area schools and selected 20 honorees based on their classroom performance, school leadership and commitment to excellence, according to a news release. Kristen Hager, second-grade teacher at Matthews Elementary School; Sarah Lack, seventh-grade math teacher at Mint Hill Middle School; and Krystil Irvin, eighth-grade language arts teacher at Crestdale Middle School all, will be honored at a reception and dinner on May 20, a Wednesday. The reception is open to the public and costs $100 general admission, but there are price adjustments for teachers, principals and previous Teachers of Excellence honorees. Find more information at www. mecked.org. (see Education Notes on page 13)
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Area students earn Independence awards The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, has named its DAR Good Citizens for the 2014-15 school year, as well as the winners of the annual essay contests, which include area students. Seniors Emma Grace Hankins, of Providence High School, and Katie Thomas, of Covenant Day School, were named DAR Good Citizens. The program and scholarship contest is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools and is intended to encourage and reward good citizenship, according to a news release. Danielle Hickman, a 10th-grade student at Covenant Day, is the winner of the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. Contact Susan Waldkirch at 704845-5939 for more information about the contests.
Carmel Christian junior Emma Beightol’s “Rippling Transformation,” was selected as a Congressional Art Competition finalist Photo courtesy of Robert Pittenger
Area students named as finalists for art competition MATTHEWS – Six students were named finalists in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition, including two area students. Emma Beightol, a junior at Carmel Christian School, was selected for a mixed media entry titled “Rippling Transformation.” Sarah Redmond, a junior at Charlotte Christian School, was selected as the Wild Card finalist for her collage titled “Majestic Fowl.” Mike Watson, a professional artist and instructor at the Art Institute of Charlotte selected Sarah. U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger announced the winner this weekend as Claire Liu, a sophomore at Ardrey Kell High School, but said the selection committee was impressed with all applicants. “These students are amazing, and I look forward to congratulating each one in person and learning more about how they created their works of art,” Pittenger said in a news release. Visit Pittenger’s Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/congressman www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
pittenger to view a slideshow of the entries and the six finalists. Latin students earn medals in curriculum exams MATTHEWS – Matthews-based Master’s Academy students earned Top 3 medals for their efforts in various exams. Middle school students earned multiple medals in the national exams, including: Elle Trejo, silver medal – National Mythology, bronze medal – National Roman Civilization, gold medal – National Latin Vocabulary and gold medal – National Latin; Caris Gross, bronze medal – National Mythology, bronze medal – National Roman Civilization, gold medal – National Latin Vocabulary and gold medal – National Latin; Aislinn Niimi, bronze medal – National Mythology, bronze medal – National Roman Civilization, gold medal – National Latin Vocabulary and gold medal – National Latin; and Susanna Schoeck, bronze medal – National Mythology, bronze medal – National Roman Civilization, gold medal – National Latin Vocabulary and gold medal – National Latin; Abby Levinson, bronze medal – National Latin Vocabulary; Tate Clemons, certificate of merit – National Latin; Brice Niimi, certificate of merit – National Latin; Hadleigh Williamson, certificate of merit – National Latin; Noah Strand, certificate of merit – National Latin; Brittlyn Anderson, certificate of merit – National Latin; and Alex Ratliff, silver medal – National Latin. High school students, including the following, were among the Latin students to earn medals in the national exams as well: Laura Schoeck, bronze medal – National Roman Civilization and silver medal – National Latin; Burgin Bentley, silver medal – National Latin; Aric Ritenbaugh, silver medal – National Latin; Cory Hickey, silver medal – National Latin; Jarod Ritenbaugh, silver medal – National Latin; Campbell Robinson, bronze medal – National Latin; and Sophia Schwinghammer, bronze medal – National Latin. Carmel Christian School students Luke Ecton and Ivey Spear earned bronze medals in the National Latin Exam. Bridge Tutorials students Anna Trejo and Timmy Yardley both earned a certificate of merit in the National Latin Exam. Contact Sherri Madden at smadden@ carolina.rr.com for more information about the Master’s Academy.
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NABSE instructional leadership coach Lois Johnson, far left, NCAE Vice President Mark Jewell, inner left, and NABSE consultant Dr. Betty Howell Gray, far right, congratulate Crown Point Principal Mark Anderson as NCAE Principal of the Year. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
academically, socially and physically and to appreciate education and expand beyond their present horizon,” Jewell said. Anderson said he’s learned over the years every child can grow and learn and education professionals shouldn’t give up on any student. “I’ve learned that through all life experiences because that teachable moment, that time, that special person to interact with just a few words can make a significance difference,” he said. The principal said he has stayed with
the educational profession – despite scrutiny across the state – because the happiness of his students makes it worth the pressure. Anderson also has fostered open communication with his staff and the school community to help the school succeed. “Being an educational leader, not only do you need to build with your school, but you’re building relationships with the community, the parents. That’s the key right there, because you can’t do this work without building those relationships,” Gray said.
Jewell compared public education to a three-legged stool, representing home, school and community. “If one of those legs is gone, it’s almost impossible for that ‘stool’ to remain standing,” he said. “This is a perfect example of a community and parents that fosters the school environment. “It makes me proud to see this work, because anybody who criticizes what’s wrong in public education, they need to come into Crown Point and CMS and see what’s going in.” Kathy Richardson, a parent of a Crown Point kindergartener and fifthgrader, said Anderson has welcomed her family with open arms. “He is a wonderful, knowledgeable man, who is warm and sincere,” she said. “He has always found ways to help us, to greet us and make us feel welcome, and he tries to ensure our children continued to learn and succeed.” Anderson plans to continue serving students and families and has advice for future or budding administrators for a successful career: “Don’t make testing your priority. The most important thing is to make children comfortable, happy and valued. To me, that’s the most important thing. Once children feel valued, loved and respected, they’ll learn. It may not be at the same rate as we may want them, but they will learn.”
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The year was 1964. “The Addams Family” TV show was all the rage. In one episode, Gomez Addams was running two trains at full speed, and you knew they were going to crash. Rev. Tony It’s a memorable Marciano moment in TV history, and his line was infamous. When asked, “Did you mean to crash the trains?” he replied with, “Why else would a grown man play with trains?” A friend of mine from grammar school had a Lionel train set. When we went over to his house after school, we didn’t simulate a train moving nicely around the track – no preteen would consider
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I got a train set, and what does everyone remember? things so we can be an overcomer. After asking about the Alka-Seltzer commercial, I ask this question and preface it by saying, “You cannot think. It is a yes or no question. I need an immediate response. Here is the question: ‘Can God forgive you for a sin that I commit?’” If you say it fast, the person only hears, “Can God,” and they answer, “Yes.” I somewhat slow it down, and they answer with a hesitant “yes.” However, when I say it slowly, they look at me with the most puzzled look on their face. Finally, someone in the room says, “That question doesn’t make sense,” to which I reply, “That’s the answer. However, that’s not how you’ve been living your life.” Our residents at the Charlotte Rescue Mission anesthetize the pain from their past by drinking or using drugs. I run into people outside of the Rescue Mission who deal with their pain by working, shopping, eating or gambling. The past is real, and so is the pain. Back to the group, I ask them to reach over their shoulder, remove the rock in
their backpack and hand that sin to the perpetrator in their life – regardless of whether that person is living or dead. I watch faces light up as they realize, “I can be free.” The relief they feel is overwhelming. Learn from your past, but don’t let it define you. Also, remember the good times – those funny memories that still give you a belly-roll laugh. As the Bible says in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” 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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Korean Children’s Choir to perform at Matthews UMC MATTHEWS – The Korean Children’s Choir will perform at Matthews United Methodist Church on May 10, a Sunday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public. The church will collect a love offering on behalf of the choir’s performance, and CDs will be available for purchase after the show. Dr. Billy Kim, the choir’s director, is a pastor at one of the largest South Korean churches and is well known as being an interpreter for Billy Graham when Graham’s crusade traveled to South Korea, according to a news release. Find more information at www.mat thewsumc.org. Matthews UMC is located at 801 S. Trade St.
Shelter of Charlotte and Hoskins Park Ministries. Matthews UMC is located at 801 S. Trade St. St. Francis UMC holds clothing drive MATTHEWS – St. Francis United Methodist Church will host a clothing drive for local elementary school students. New and gently-used clothing sizes 6 to 10 can be dropped off at the church Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The last day to drop off donations is May 14, a Thursday. Contact Marianne Williford at mswilliford@gmail.com for more information. St. Francis UMC is located at 4200 McKee Road. Local Presbyterian churches will host Bluegrass Communion Service MATTHEWS – Good Shepherd, MorningStar and Matthews Presbyterian churches will unite on Sunday, May 3, for their annual Bluegrass Communion Service and Luncheon at Matthews Presbyterian. The event will include a day of worship, music and fellowship, according to a news release. The worship service will start at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck luncheon, including hamburgers and hot dogs, at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Matthews Presbyterian is located at 207 W. John St.
Discover Mint Hill Visit the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village and get connected with the community! Civic groups within Mint Hill will be set up with information and exciting activities for adults and children. There will also be various products for sale such as plants, brooms, Wilgrove Steaks, and much more! You can even find us and collect treasure using Munzee and Geocaching. Also, celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Mint Hill Society!
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Philadelphia Presbyterian preschool celebrates spring, church to host Men’s Pancake Breakfast MINT HILL – Preschool and transitional kindergarten students at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church recently decorated a tree with recycled material. The school said students are learning about recycling and how to reuse materials creatively. The church also will host its fifth annual Men’s Pancake Breakfast on May 9, a Saturday, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the church’s Kerr building. Plates cost $7 per person, and children 6 years old and younger can eat for free. Takeout also is available, and tickets can be purchased at the door or at the church office prior to the event. Proceeds will benefit the church’s community service efforts. Philadelphia Presbyterian is located at 11501 Bain School Road. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • April 30 to May 6, 2015 • Page 17
Calendar 5.1.15 Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Art Around the Block
People are invited to check out local arts organizations - all within walking distance of one another - in downtown Mint Hill every first Friday. Various businesses and organizations near the intersection of Matthews-Mint Hill and Lawyers roads will participate, including Mint Hill Arts, Pottery 51, Picket and Plume, Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, Mint Hill Martial Arts, Irene Café and more. Downtown Mint Hill 5.2.15 Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Childbirth Preparation
In this intensive class, couples will learn what to expect during labor and childbirth, signs of early labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, Cesarean birth and pain management choices. Attendees should bring two pillows and a blanket, towel or yoga mat to the class. Registration is required.
Cost per couple is $60 if delivering at a Novant Health Hospital, and $70 if not delivering at Novant. Call 704-384-4949 to register. Matthews Medical Center 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews 5.2.15 Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Discover Mint Hill
People will have the chance to visit the Carl J. McEwen Historical Village in an engaging tour, while connecting with the community. Civic groups throughout Mint Hill will be set up with information and activities for adult and children. Find more information at www.minthillhistory. com. Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
5.2.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to noon Carmel Mile Ribbon Cutting
5.5.15 Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m. Reading Buddies
Carmel Mile is a one-mile trail around the perimeter of Carmel Baptist Church. Carmel Mile will be inaugurated with a ribbon cutting and a prayer walk. Call Carmel Baptist at 704-847-8575 for more information.
This event offers an opportunity for children 5 to 11 years old to increase their reading confidence, fluency and comprehension by reading aloud with a teenage volunteer during a 15-minute, one-on-one session. The event is free and open to all children within the age range. Call 704-416-5000 for more information.
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5.6.15 Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual Stroke Symposium
With every burger sold during the fundraiser, Fuddruckers will support Matthews Woman’s Club Service League, a group dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service.
Learn more about stroke prevention and recovery, and the benefits of exercise on stroke prevention at the Novant Health Stroke Symposium and Luncheon. Free health screenings, exercise demonstrations and health services information will be offered. Register by calling 704-846-4654.
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Calendar 5.8.15 Friday 5 to 9 p.m. Parent’s 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 per family. Call 704-7081287 for more information.
Movies on the Lawn is a month-long showing of family-friendly movies each Friday evening in May, except May 22. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Movies begin at dusk on the front lawn of town hall. Find more information at www.minthill.com/ parks_recreation.php?Parks-Recreation-AnnualEvents-Movies-on-the-Lawn-8.
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Children 5 to 11 years old will have the chance to boost their reading skills and confidence by This class will provide expectant families with reading to a certified therapy dog. the tools to parent a newborn. Call the Matthews Library at 704-416-5000 or visit Topics include styles of parenting, bonding, www.cmlibrary.org/programs for more information. sleep techniques, scheduling and self-care. Parents are encouraged to attend the class Matthews Library, 230 Matthews during the last three months of pregnancy. Station St., Matthews The cost is $15 for an individual/first registrant and $10 for the second registrant. 5.16.15 Call 704-384-4949 to register. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pop-Up Book Sale
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Gently-used books and other media will be for sale, with proceeds supporting the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system. This smaller, mobile version of the Friends’ Annual Book Sale Ongoing through Aug. 22 allows the group to host book sales at various Mondays and Wednesdays locations throughout Mecklenburg County. 1 to 2 p.m. Beyond Limits Email foundation@cmlibrary.org for more information, including how to volunteer or host a Parkinson’s Support Group Pop-Up Book Sale at a location. This event is open to YMCA members with Parkinson’s Disease or similar health needs. Matthews Library, The fitness staff work with members to 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews develop exercise strategies focusing on improving strength, balance, flexibility and 5.22 to 24.15 cardiovascular status. Friday to Sunday The class is free for YMCA members. Mint Hill Madness Festival Contact Sarah Duncan at 704-716-4254 or The Mint Hill Madness festival will celebrate the sarah.duncan@ymcacharlotte.org for more information. founding of the town. The event will include food, music, a family carnival, arts/crafts fair, an all-American parade and the largest-ever April fireworks display in Mint Hill. Festival hours are: 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on 30 Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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Bulldogs repeat as track and field conference champions
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Butler boys’ track and field team won the Southwestern 4A conference championship for the second year in a row on April 23. Coach Mark Sanders said the coaches have worked hard, but the secret behind their recent run of success has to do with the athletes. “The distance kids cheer on the sprinters, and the sprinter kids get behind the distance kids,” Sanders said. “We ask some of them to try a different event, and that has helped us.” Senior distance runner Matthew Barrera is one of the coachable athletes Sanders is talking about. Barrera, who’s only in his second year in the sport, joined the team to support a friend who was new to Butler, and hasn't looked back since. “I lied about my time flat out. I was like, ‘I run a 4:59 mile,’” Barrera said. “I kid you not, the first few weeks of track were terrible. It was about 50 miles a week, and it was the worst pain in my entire life. But, it’s funny now. I stuck right through it. “The first meet comes and I was dropping, like every meet, it was a 10-second personal record. I finally ended the season at a 4:38 (mile). I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ My coaches said, ‘Yeah, you’re not quitting. I’m keeping you. You’re not going back to soccer.’” The move from soccer to track has paid off for Barrera, who’s committed to the University of North Carolina at Asheville for track. He participates in the 800-meter run, 1,600-meter run, 4x400-meter relay and 4x800-meter relay. In nine meets this season, Barrera only finished outside of the top five three times in the 800-meter run, while winning the
event five times. He never finished outside of the top three in the 1,600-meter run, winning the event five times. “He’s not afraid of working hard,” Coach Deborah Deeg said. “He’ll do whatever I ask him to do, and then some, especially when it’s hard because it pays off in the end. “He has that mindset, ‘I’m going to do whatever it takes to win.’ When he’s in the competition, he has that fighter mentality. It’s not something you can teach, but with him having that (mentality) that makes him successful because he’s willing to put in the work.” Barrera, who’s captain of the distance runners, attributes his success and that of the team to hard work. “We come out here and we don’t mess around,” Barrera said. “I can tell you for a fact that we come out here and we work hard every day.” He added the conference championship was a huge boost in confidence for the team and the Bulldogs are taking it one step at a time to win it all. Junior distance runner Nathan Silvestri has been a significant part of Butler’s success this season. His primary event is the 800-meter run, but has been on standby for, and competed in other events, too. Silvestri finished in the top three in the 800-meter run three times, and won the 400-meter run at the Rock Autism Track and Field Classic at Rocky River with a time of 53.67 seconds. Deeg said Silvestri is willing to put in the hard work, but also is a smart runner. “He’ll study what’s out there, and try to see what can help him be more successful,” Deeg said. Silvestri said the 800-meter run is a mental event. “That last 200 [meters] you’re dying,
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but you know you have to finish because your team is counting on you and you’re counting on yourself,” Silvestri said. “You just have to give it everything you’ve got.” Deeg said Butler isn’t the top distance school, but is working to achieve that through hard work and patience to finish races. “I think it’s the team atmosphere,” Silvestri said. “We’ve really gotten a lot closer since my freshman year. I’ve really seen the change in dynamics the last two years. I think that really helps, especially with the team aspect.” Sanders said this year’s group of distance runners is making big strides in revamping the Bulldogs as not only a sprinting team, but a distance team. “Coach Deeg, she schools them up, and they realize if you believe in the program, follow what I tell you, then your times will drop,” Sanders said. Senior Chuka Soronnadi, who also plays football, leads Butler’s squad of sprinters. Soronnadi’s rise to the top of the Bulldogs sprinting scene hasn't been easy; he persevered through shin splints this year after repairing cartilage in his knee last season. Most thought Soronnadi was going to breakout in 2014, but he was forced to miss most of last spring to rehab his knee after waiting until the end of football season to get the operation he needed. Soronnadi healed and returned in time to compete in regionals as a member of the 4x200-meter relay team that went on to win the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state championship. “Chuka has been one of our top sprinters since he was a freshman,” Coach Gerrod Rivers said. “He’s the most
Matthew Barrera, Nathan Silvestri and Chuka Soronnadi were big factors in the Bulldogs repetition as conference champs. Now, they have their eyes on a state tite. Ben Doster/MMHW photo
persistent person you’re going to meet – very competitive. Even in crutches, he told everybody he’s going to come back. The doctor said it was a good chance he wasn't going to be able to come back until the next track season. “The reason we were able to win the state championship was because we had Chuka back. If he keeps up the progress we’re making right now, he should be able to be in the state championship as an individual.” Soronnadi, who owns every school record for indoor track, competes in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter run, 400-meter run, 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay. He has only finished outside of the top two in the 100-meter dash three times this season, winning the event twice. Soronnadi won the 200-meter run five times this season and won the 400meter run twice, adding to his string of success and proving it’s entirely possible to come back better than before after an injury. “Honestly, I have to give credit to my mom and my dad, because my dad used to run track,” Soronnadi said. “I think I got it from him. I also push myself. I’m always trying to be better the next day. “The most special thing this season is the team itself, because this is my last year. I’m going to miss everyone, the fun of practice and being around the guys I’ve been with for four years.” Soronnadi plans to run track in college and is receiving interest from the Charlotte 49ers and North Carolina A&T. “If you watched them walk around the school, you would know they are great kids,” Sanders said of Soronnadi, Barrera and Silvestri. “They seek success in the classroom and that same motivation they have in the classroom they bring it to the track.” www.matthewsminthillweekly.com
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Around the bases with Ben Butler (13-4-1, 10-1 Southwestern 4A) remains a game ahead of Myers Park (10-7, 9-1 Southwestern 4A) in the conference standings. The Bulldogs regular season finale, a trip to Independence (12-9, 7-3 Southwestern 4A), is the only obstacle standing in between them and winning at least a share of the league title. Anything can happen, but the Mustangs will likely win at least a share of the conference championship. Myers Park has two of the league’s bottom dwellers, East Meck (4-16, 3-7) and Garinger (1-14, 1-10), left on the slate. Independence has locked up third place, and can’t higher or lower. However, the Patriots would love to play spoiler to archrival Butler’s quest for a conference championship. Carmel Christian completed its regular season with a 12-5 (5-0 Southern Piedmont) record. It has been pitcher-by-committee for the Cougars this season, while juniors Ken Alexander (batting .460), Donny Carsillo (batting .377) and Jim Lynch (batting .354), sophomore Jack Crocker (batting .364) and freshmen Avery
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Schwartz (batting .333) and Baylor Molnar (batting .300) have been hot at the plate. Charlotte Christian (19-3, 12-0 CISAA) is on the cusp of a perfect finish in league play. The Knights only obstacle between them an undefeated record in the conference is a three-game series with a woeful Charlotte Latin team (5-12, 2-10 CISAA). Senior ace pitcher Jackson Kowar has been dominant on the mound thus far, and is a major component to the Knights success. Providence (19-1, 10-1 So. Meck 8) needs to win its last two games of the regular season to lock up the conference
championship. The Panthers face two of its three fiercest challengers, South Meck (16-4, 10-2 So. Meck 8) on April 28 and Charlotte Catholic (14-4, 9-3 So. Meck 8) on April 30 before they begin postseason play. Providence’s only loss of the season was a 3-2 letdown at home to league foe Ardrey Kell (17-4, 9-2 So. Meck 8) March 17. The Panthers later avenged the loss with a 3-2 win April 7 and a 15-3 win April 21 over the Knights. Covenant Day tennis enjoying successful season Change is often difficult, but Covenant
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