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Jobs on the line?

As Dollar Tree completes the purchase of Family Dollar, Matthews-based distribution center employees face possible job loss. See story on page 4.

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The parking lot is full at Family Dollar’s Matthews-based distribution center but its recent acquisition by Dollar Tree could result in job loss for some employees.

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A brush of funding Experts discuss whether art education funding is on an ‘uptick’ or still waning

by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Art education is considered a core academic subject under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, but some experts say area students aren’t receiving enough art opportunities due to decreased funding.

Art programs are historically the first programs cut when public school system budgets become tight.

Art education department allocations have decreased in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ (CMS) budget as the district reported about $1.06 million for the “arts education team� expenditures in the 2006-07 fiscal year compared to the district proposing $795,295 for the “visual and performing arts budget� in the 2015-16 fiscal year.

NCLB requires the arts be

Charlotte Media Group, a newly formed subsidiary of the McElvy Media Group of Houston Texas, has purchased the assets of the Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group from founder and publisher Alain Lillie of Charlotte.

The acquisition includes the South Charlotte Weekly, Union County Weekly, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and the Pineville Pilot. The four community newspapers are delivered weekly or monthly to more than 60,000 homes and businesses in the South Charlotte market.

regarded with equal importance as its counterparts, such as English, mathematics or science, but not all grade levels receive as much art education exposure as some recommend. “There are schools in CMS that are cutting programs. There are schools without art programs, theater programs, music programs,�

Barbara Ann Temple, vice president of education for the Arts and Science Council (ASC), said. “It won’t be enough until we see every youth have access to arts every day, every month, every day of the year. Until then, we don’t have enough.�

The frequency of art education across grade levels is not based on requirement, but based on CMS’s art education department’s standards, according to Cheryl Maney, arts education specialist for CMS. Elementary students typically engage in art and music once every five or six days for 45 minutes each, while middle and high school students take semester-long courses where they engage in visual or

Buying a newspaper sounds crazy, doesn’t it?

Meet Jonathan McElvy, the new owner of Carolina Weekly Newspapers on page 3

(see Art Budget on page 11)

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Each of our 2015 Health & Wellness issues will be packed with hyperlocal stories covering the latest trends in healthcare, powerful featurestories of courageous battles and efforts of local organizations to raise awareness for the many great causes and needs in our community.

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(Content-focused issue) It’s back to the books and basics with advertisements in our must-have back-to-school issues. Featuring the latest college guidance tips, school system updates and education trends, our two back-to-school issues are resources you won’t want to miss.

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2nd Issue of the Month

Whether it’s branding, listings, open houses, or mortgage rates and offers, our monthly Home Sales section is a perfect fit. In the second issue of every month, each newspaper publishes home sales for its coverage area. Space is very limited, so don’t miss out and call to reserve your space today for this monthly section dedicated to your industry … home sales.

Performing Arts Preview 2015-2016 (Special pullout section) Our informative guide is your best yearlong resource for the hottest performances in the Charlotte area. With summaries of the year’s must-see theater, dance and music performances, our Performing Arts Preview is a must for every Queen City cultural arts enthusiast.

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Culinary Corner (Monthly section) 1st Issue of the Month

South Charlotte Weekly’s popular Culinary Corner is published the first issue of every month and written by Charles Jenkin, a South Charlotte resident and host of WBT’s This Show is Cookin’. Culinary Corner is one of the bestread sections in South Charlotte Weekly and generates a plethora of reader feedback each month.

Arts & Entertainment (Bi-monthly section)

2nd & 4th Issues of the Month

When it comes to reaching the performing arts crowd, this must-read section delivers the best reader demographics in the Charlotte market.

From local performances to the national stage, we’ve got the arts community covered.

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n 2011, actor Matt Damon starred in a movie called “We Bought a Zoo.” The movie, which quickly found its way to DVD, told the story of a journalist (coincidentally) who wanted to take his children away from the big city and raise them in a place where they could roam.

To support his family, Damon’s character – a widower – bought a worndown zoo and spent a good 124 minutes bringing the animals and their habitat back to life. All the pieces were there, even if some of the animals were on life support and the cages needed a pressure washer.

In not so blatant terms, Hollywood asked a pointed question: Why in the world would somebody buy a zoo? As any person familiar with the tribulations of the newspaper industry would ask: Why in the world would anybody buy a newspaper?

For the readers of the South Charlotte, Union County and Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklies, I’d first like to introduce myself. Then I’d like to tell you, quickly, why our company bought a zoo.

Beginning at 7 years old, our family made an annual visit to Maggie Valley.

I fell in love with this state diving down (fake?) snow-covered slopes in the winter.

Jonathan McElvy Publisher

When I was 14, six posters of Michael Jordan decorated my bedroom. When I was 22, my Dad and I spent a long weekend at Pinehurst – during a tropical storm. For as long as I can remember, I told anyone who would listen that, one day, I would live in North Carolina, where you could find beaches, mountains, clean air and mostly Southern people. (Of course, no one told me I-485 and Pineville-Matthews Road both turn into junk lots three times a day.

Nor did I know you all have cell towers that dress up like weird-looking trees.)

I’m an Alabama native by birth, I say “Roll Tide” to state troopers, and I’ll always call that state home. But I’ve always wanted to live in a state where two seasons actually become four.

Fast forward 20-some years and a career in journalism, where big newspapers have tumbled faster than I fell down those Maggie Valley slopes. Along with a

few business partners and a job in Texas (another place where there are only two seasons, and sometimes only one), we began building a small company focused on community newspapers.

In 2008 and 2009, our industry all but crumbled to pieces. Along with a raging, narcissistic desire for people to take pictures of themselves and share with the world that their lives are so much better than the rest of us, newspapers were crippled by a recession that saw advertising budgets wither and interest in traditional news sources disappear.

So why did our company buy a zoo?

Why are we trying to grow a company through a medium that, admittedly, many people don’t read anymore?

Well, we believe that the newspaper you’re holding now (if you’ve made it this far) is something completely different than our big brother on South Tryon Street, and some of the differences are obvious.

First, we don’t charge for this product – it is completely advertiser supported.

Beyond that, everything we do – less the medium in which we publish – is different.

We tell stories no one else tells, whether that be in print, on TV or in the Twitterverse. We tell stories about you

and your neighbors. We cover events at your schools that no one else will cover.

We know about problems on specific streets, and we know who to call when a problem needs to be fixed.

Local, community newspapers like this one are far different from anything you’ll find anywhere. We have the ability to entertain our readers with stories no one else can, or will, tell. We have the ability to actually improve the communities we cover because our writers and sales people live and work here. And we have the ability to deliver an affordable marketing alternative to the small businesses who want to reach the 60,000 homes where we deliver each week.

To say we bought a zoo isn’t completely correct. There are no animals on life-support at the Weekly, and we don’t really need a pressure washer. But over the next few weeks and months, we hope you find an improved newspaper that is relevant to your life.

I look forward to meeting as many people and business owners as possible, and I look forward to hearing from any reader who has suggestions for improvements we need to make.

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Jobs on the line?

As Dollar Tree completes the purchase of Family Dollar, Matthews-based distribution center employees face possible job loss

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MATTHEWS – Virginia-based Dollar Tree completed its billion-dollar purchase of Family Dollar on July 6, but the acquisition could result in job loss for some of the 1,300 employees at Family Dollar’s Matthews-based distribution center.

Randy Guiler, vice president of investor relations at Dollar Tree, said he couldn't give an exact number of how many jobs, and in what positions, would be impacted.

“There will be some organizational changes over time but we’re going to continue to grow the Family Dollar brand,” said Guiler. “I can’t give any specifics as to which jobs are impacted, or if there will be jobs that will be cut first… some will take place early on and others will take place over time.”

Employees at Family Dollar’s distribution center could not comment on the acquisition due to corporate regulations.

The $8.5-billion-dollar deal comes after a yearlong battle and will result in termination of locally-owned Family Dollar stores. The national discount retailer traces its roots back to 1959, when Leon Levine opened the first store on Central Avenue in Charlotte.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, which was approved by both company’s board of directors in July 2014, Family Dollar shareholders are entitled to receive $59.60 in cash and 0.2484 of a share of Dollar Tree common stock for each share of Family Dollar common stock.

Dollar Tree CEO Bob Sasser announced the acquisition in a news release on July 6 and said he’s excited about the company’s growth potential.

“We are pleased to announce we have completed our acquisition of Family Dollar and we formally welcome the Family Dollar team to the Dollar Tree organization,” he said. “This is a transformational opportunity for our business to offer broader, more compelling merchandise assortments, with greater values, to a wider array of customers.”

“This acquisition will extend our reach to low-income customers, while strengthening and diversifying our Page 4 • July 9 to 15, 2015 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly

footprint. We plan to leverage the best practices across both organizations to deliver significant cost synergies.

Combined, our growth potential is enhanced with improved opportunities to increase store productivity and to open more stores across multiple banners.”

Despite Sasser’s enthusiasm, Family Dollar employees have reason for concern.

Dollar Tree is currently eyeing a parcel of land in Cherokee County, South Carolina, near Spartanburg, to build a 1.5-million-square-foot distribution center. The project would cost upward of $125 million and be located just 80 miles from the Matthews Family Dollar distribution center. If Dollar Tree builds in Spartanburg, it would join major distribution centers in upstate South Carolina, including ADIDAS, Rite-Aid and Amazon.

Bryn Winburn, spokesperson for Family Dollar, said no changes are anticipated for the Matthews distribution center, despite its proximity to Spartanburg.

“It will continue to service Family Dollar stores,” she said. “Dollar Tree has not yet finalized its plans for its southeastern distribution center. Until plans are finalized, we are unable to comment.”

Winburn added Family Dollar team members should not be concerned about the future of the company, as, “the merger with Dollar Tree will help (Family Dollar) continue what it’s been doing for years – providing great values to our customers.”

The newly combined Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will now operate more than 13,600 stores in 48 states with sales exceeding $19 billion.

Gary Philbin, 58, has been named president and chief operating officer of Family Dollar, effective immediately. Howard Levine, former chief operating officer of Family Dollar, has been appointed to Dollar Tree’s board of directors.

Officials from Dollar Tree said the company expects the transaction to result in an estimated $300 million of annual run-rate synergies by the end of the third year post-closing. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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The sale was announced by Jonathan McElvy, president and CEO of McElvy Media Group LLC, the parent company of McElvy Media in Houston, Texas. The company is owned by McElvy and his wife, Meghan. McElvy will serve as publisher of the Carolina Weekly Newspapers and Frank Vasquez will serve as associate publisher.

With the move, Hannah Chronis has been named editor of the South Charlotte Weekly, Union County Weekly, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and Pineville Pilot. Brent Epling has joined the staff as business manager.

McElvy Media currently owns The Leader (Houston, Texas), and has a management agreement to operate the Ft. Bend (Texas) Star and the Ft. Bend Business Journal. “Our company is so fortunate to have found a group of newspapers that has served residents of South Charlotte and Union County, and I’m incredibly grateful to Alain Lillie for the work he has done building a tremendous brand in this market. Our job is to take what Alain has built and do what we know

how to do best: produce a quality product that readers anticipate every single week,� McElvy said.

Vasquez, Douglas McElvy and Robb Reeves joined McElvy Media Group as investors in the new Charlotte Media Group. “It has been a difficult decision to sell the company after a deep personal involvement for many years,� Lillie said. Lillie, who also served as founder and publisher of both the Mooresville Weekly and Denver Weekly community newspapers serving the Lake Norman market said, “We believe that Jonathan will provide new ideas and resources that will help keep the South Charlotte Weekly, Union County Weekly, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and the Pineville Pilot viable community services moving forward. The commitment to offer our readers relevant hyperlocal news and information remains unchanged.�

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News Briefs Construction underway for retirement community sales center

MATTHEWS – Erickson Living, a leading developer and manager of Education Editor Layout Editor retirement communities across the U.S., has started construction on its Courtney Schultz Erin Kirby sales center at Windsor Run, a new Business Editor Art Director continuing care retirement community Josh Whitener Maria Hernandez in Matthews.

Sports Writer A&E Editor The sales center will be the first Ben Doster Dee Grano building constructed at Windsor Run Faith Columnist and is expected to open in late 2015.

Rev. Tony Marciano “We are excited to bring the Erickson Living culture and lifestyle to North Carolina,” Will Nance, vice president BUISINESS MANAGER of regional sales for Erickson Living, Brent Epling said in a news release. “The Charlotte area is seeing an increase in demand ADVERTISING for more senior housing options and Charlotte Conway we are looking forward to meeting that Adrian Garson demand with Windsor Run.” Windsor Run will be constructed on PUBLISHER approximately 60 acres of a 105-acre Jonathan McElvy site off McKee Road. The first phase of development to follow the sales center will include independent living apartment homes and a community clubhouse, projected for completion in Advertising: 2017, according to the release. adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com Choate Construction Company will serve as the general contractor for the project, and Lantz-Boggio Architects Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly is published by the will serve as the architectural firm for Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group. All rights the Windsor Run sales center. reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

The sales center will be located at 2010 McKee Road. Visit www.wind sorruncommunity.com or call 1-800515-0866 for more information.

signs on as U-Haul neighborhood dealer

MATTHEWS – Securcare Self Storage recently signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer with U-Haul International Inc. The 720 Matthews-Mint Hill Road business will offer U-Haul trucks, towing equipment, support rental items and instore pick-up for boxes. Hours of operation for U-Haul rentals are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hours drop-off is available for customer convenience, according to a news release.

“Securcare Self Storage owner Christine Wess is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Mecklenburg County during the busy summer moving season,” read the release.

Call 704-246-3033 or visit www. uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentalsnear-Matthews-NC to reserve U-Haul products at Securcare.

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COSKids opens new classrooms

MATTHEWS – COSKids Child Development Campus recently opened four additional classrooms to be used for its full-day preschool program, which launches this fall.

The addition of the classrooms is in response to a waiting list the center has maintained for families wishing to

enroll their children in the COSKids preschool program. The classrooms are outfitted with new educational furnishings, such as science tables, art carts, reading nooks and dramatic play areas, according to a news release.

“We are extremely grateful to community partners like Matthews Rotary for their generous donation, and also for the additional help we received from Matthews Women's Club and Service League, Matthews United Methodist Children & Teen Consignment Sale and Publix,” COSKids said in the release.

COSKids is a division of the nonprofit Christ Our Shepherd Ministries (COS), which also operates the Matthews Christian Library. Find more information about COSKids at www.coskidsmatthews.org.

COSKids Child Development Campus is located at 226 W. John St.

Mint Hill’s National Night Out slated for Aug. 4

MINT HILL – The annual National Night Out in Mint Hill will take place Aug. 4, a Tuesday, at 6 p.m. at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, located at 8850 Fairview Road.

The event will unite community members and police officers in an effort to raise awareness of police programs in the community. National Night Out will featue a variety of family-friendly activities and a chance for residents to meet police officers in an informal environment.

Call 704-545-9726 for more information.

Novant donation to launch new degree program at CPCC

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will offer a biomedical (see News Briefs on page 7)

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Maggie is happy to show how she can “sit” and adores being petted and loved. Maggie appears to be housebroken. She is very energetic and will need daily exercise; she’d make a great jogging partner! She’s a little nervous around other dogs at first but she can warm up to them if they are not pushy. She would do best in a home with kids over 10 years.

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equipment technology associate degree program in August as part of a $150,000 donation to the college on behalf of Novant Health.

The program will instruct students in basic engineering principals and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot and repair sophisticated devices, according to a news release.

Students who earn an associate degree will be on track to become certified biomedical equipment technicians.

“The use of high-tech, sophisticated equipment in the U.S. health care industry is evolving and expanding at an exponential pace,” said Mike Hogan, CPCC associate dean of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs, in the release.

“The need for highly skilled and welltrained technicians to maintain such equipment is growing just as quickly.

This program will help meet a specific and specialized workforce development need in Mecklenburg County.”

CPCC also is looking at developing an apprenticeship with local health care providers. Contact Mike Hogan at mike.hogan@cpcc.edu for more information. (see News Briefs on page 9)

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between June 28 and to July 5, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Ranell Smith, 1500 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Disorderly conduct by refusing to vacate. June 28 • Daniel Brinson, 3500 block of Sam Newell Road: Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. July 1 • Kristopher Tucker, 10400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. July 1 • Andrei Cociug, 3400 Matthews Mint Hill Road: Underage consumption of alcohol. July 1 • Richard Spernock, 11100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Arrested on outstanding warrant. July 1 • Annelisa Long, 11100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Fictitious registration plate and no proof of insurance. July 1 • Casey Hardison, 11600 East Independence Boulevard: Speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of marijuana. July 5 • Louis Bradshaw, 12500 East Independence Boulevard: Driving with license revoked. July 5 The following crimes were reported between June 29 and to July 5, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Drugs • 3500 block of Sam Newell Road: Simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. July 1 • 1200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Possession of heroin. July 2

• 11600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Speeding, underage possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. July 5

Home/Business Break-ins • 600 block of Meadow Lake Drive: $1000 in damage done to doors in breaking and entering; $1000 worth of shoes and $500 bracelet stolen.

June 29 • 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $1,026 in cash stolen from business; $5,000 worth of damage to safe. July 4

• 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $579 20 volt combo kit shoplifted from business.

June 30 • 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $200 outdoor fans shoplifted from business. June 30 • 10500 block of Northeast Parkway: $529.38 worth of clothing shoplifted from business. July 1 • 9000 block of E. Independence Boulevard: $1,500 rim and tire stolen from vehicle. July 2 • 1700 block of Windsor Square Drive: $37 worth of Gatorade shoplifted from business. July 3 • 9200 block of E. Independence Boulevard: $600 smart phone stolen. July 4

Other

Fraud • 9500 Northeast Court: Attempted to use counterfeit money. July 29 • 11100 block of E. Independence Boulevard: Attempted to use counterfeit money. July 29 • 600 block of Stratford Woods Road: Credit card fraud. June 30 • 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Obtaining property by false pretenses. July 1

Vandalism • 1000 block of Matthews Commons Drive: $900 in damage to trunk lid of car. July 1 • 100 block of W. John St.: $50 in damage to vinyl fence post caps. July 2 • 10300 Monroe Road: $400 in damage to tires and hood of vehicle in vandalism incident. July 2 • 2800 block of Pleasant Plains Road: $1,200 in damage to driver side car doors. July 3 • 2900 block of Stonehenge Court: $400 in damage to tires in vandalism incident. July 4

• 1500 block of Crescent Lane: Communicating threats. June 29 • 2200 block of Dunnwood Hills Drive: Assault by pointing a gun. June 29 • 12400 block of E. Independence Boulevard: disorderly conduct. July 2 • 11200 block of Brigman Road: Communicating threats. July 2 • 600 block of Matthews Chapel Road communicating threats. July 4 • 400 block of Amir Circle: Discharging firearm into occupied property. July 5 • 9500 block of Northeast Court: Communicating threats. July 5

Property Theft • 1400 block of Crescent Lane: Subaru Forester stolen from parking lot. July 1 • 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $800 lawn tiller stolen from business. June 30

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Home Sales in Matthews and Mint Hill A breakdown of recent home sales

June 2015 June 2014 143 $264,873

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28227 Arlington Forest 14800 Cumberland Drive June 23 $227,500

Ashe Plantation 10116 Hanging Moss Trail June 3 $275,000

Bainbridge 9427 Edwards Place June 26 $222,000 9406 Edwards Place June 5 $290,000

Berkshire On Lawyer 8542 Mayerling Drive June 26 $86,000

Brighton Park 5104 Soaring Eagle Lane June 25 $232,000 6920 Evans Road June 11 $241,000

Chestnut Lake 7215 Walnut Wood Drive June 10 $64,000

Cheval 6143 Long Stirrup Lane June 29 $760,000

Covington Commons 6609 Covington Commons Drive June 24 $151,475 6414 Covington Commons Drive June 15 $150,000

Danbrooke Park 9308 Aylesbury Lane June 24 $159,900 9341 Aylesbury Lane June 2 $170,000

Davis Run 2730 Fox Hollow Road June 22 $495,000

Dogwood Ridge 15402 Logan Grove Road June 3 $250,000

Ellington Farm 6427 Robin Hollow Drive June 15 $407,500 6565 Robin Hollow Drive June 5 $517,500

Fairfield Park 7341 Elwood Drive June 26 $127,000 8301 Pine Field Court June 25 $100,000

Fairington Oaks 13215 Fairington Oaks Drive June 12 $368,000 6306 Northern Red Oak Drive June 9 $341,050

Farmwood 3943 Singletree Road June 25 $257,500 5525 Lebanon Road June 4 $260,000

Fox Rdige Estates 9125 Surrey Road June 8 $185,000

Grove Hall 8006 Grove Hall Ave. June 19 $255,435 7902 Grove Hall Ave. June 18 $253,990 Hickory Ridge 6654 Pinta Court June 23 6623 Park Hickory Drive June 5

$89,000 $76,000

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Date sold

Hidden Forest 11248 Home Place Lane June 4

Hillandale Acres 8800 Vagabond Road June 22

Irongate 8303 Curico Lane June 3

Lakehaven Estates 11845 Ranburne Road June 19

Lakeland Hills 7505 Alamance Drive June 22

Lawyers Station 10113 Santa Fe Lane June 30 10117 Santa Fe Lane June 12 7434 Lawyers Station Road June 11

Manchester 1004 Manchester Lane June 29

Marlwood Acres 1000 Timber Lake Drive June 19 1419 Marlwood Circle June 12

McAlpine Glen 5228 Crane Point Drive June 30

Mintwood Estates 5420 Cedarmint Drive June 12

Morgan Run 10826 Bask Court June 4

Morris Farms 8527 Milton Morris Drive June 24 8945 Milton Morris Drive June 18 8904 Brown Oak Court June 9

Oakbridge At Waterleaf 8204 Aspen Court June 5

Old Stonegate 8518 Olde Stonegate Lane June 12

Olde Sycamore 6713 Olde Sycamore Drive June 26 6813 Old Persimmon Drive June 17

Oxfordshire 5720 Sugarcane Court June 25 5900 Crown Hill Drive June 12

Prichard Place 5717 Mallard Drive June 3

Rolling Oaks 7711 Oak Canyon Lane June 19 Rosegate 7207 Petal Court June 5

Sherbrook 7403 Claymont Drive June 29

sale price

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Address

Summerwood 8407 Early Bird Way June 24 10419 Lemington Drive June 22 8108 Early Bird Way June 12

Telfair 12753 Telfair Meadow Drive June 26 11430 Brangus Lane June 26 11706 Barnard St. June 19

The Oaks At Oxfordshire 6321 Crown Hill Drive June 30 10031 Tufts Drive June 18 9902 Candlehill Drive June 15

Tibble Creek 3010 Rugged Stone Way June 19

Timber Creek 9307 Central Drive June 25 6316 Farmstead Drive June 23

Versage 10009 Markus Drive June 30 7548 Kuck Road June 5

Wildwood 5012 Forest Mountain Court June 30

Woodbury 9333 Cotton Gum Road June 25 12338 Downy Birch Road June 25 12926 Longstraw Road June 10 12430 Downy Birch Road June 10

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Farmers market offering various activities in July

Kids will have the opportunity to create art from “funny-shaped” produce during Veggie Art Day on July 11 at the Matthews Community Farmers’ Market.

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Benton Woods 9228 Tillot Drive June 30 225 Benton Woods Drive June 12 9305 Sardis Glen Drive June 4

Brandonwood 10908 Brandonwood Lane June 12

Brightmoor 2812 Carriage Crossing Drive June 30 2310 Wineberry Court June 30 900 Brightmoor Drive June 26 2404 Hidden Trail Court June 23 2403 Hidden Trail Court June 17 2315 Whispering Spring Drive June 16 3515 Crescent Knoll Drive June 11

Callaway Plantation 3015 Pennridge Place June 1

Coachman Ridge 209 Coach Ridge Trail June 16

Crestdale Crossing 1029 Crestdale Crossing Drive June 5

Deerfield Creek 3625 Fawn Hill Road June 30 11227 Brush Hollow Road June 1

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Community Farmers’ Market will host a variety of activities for the entire family this summer.

The market will host Veggie Art Day on July 11, where kids can create “whacky, whimsical creatures using funny-shaped produce,” according to a news release. The event is open to kids of all ages and starts at 10 a.m.

On July 18, customers will be treated to a “delicious ear of freshlyroasted sweet corn, slathered with one of several gourmet butters” as part of the market’s Sweet Corn Roast, the release read. Special guest chef Joe Bonaparte, of the Culinary Institute of

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

sale price

3501 Fawn Hill Road June 1 $450,000 11017 Brush Hollow Road June 1 $650,000

Elburta Downs 3417 Joseph Drive June 24 $190,000

Elizabeth Place 623 Swancroft Lane June 3 $515,000 825 Grand Provincial Ave. June 1 $550,000

Forest Ridge 934 Lightwood Drive June 16 $189,000

Glenwood Manor 3515 Fortis Lane June 10 $105,000

Greygate 809 Cithara Drive June 16 $410,000

Habersham 10915 Ballards Pond Lane June 23 $150,500

Hampton Green 930 Evian Lane June 1 $262,500

Hearthstone 3120 Tatting Road June 15 $360,000

Idlewood 13501 Idlefield Lane June 29 $165,000

Mallory Manor 1008 Mangionne Drive June 24 $640,000

Matthews Estates 607 Meadow Lake Drive June 22 $260,000

Matthews Grove 1724 Candlewood Ridge Lane June 4 $212,900

Matthews Ridge 3512 Darlington Road June 17 $240,000

Millstone Rdg 2724 Phillips Woods Lane June 1 $279,000

Millstone Ridge 2620 Tall Pines Lane June 16 $237,400 12910 Phillips Road June 10 $284,000

Pheasant Knoll 3134 Old House Circle June 17 $116,000 Pleasant Ridge 1703 Kings Manor Court June 22 2605 Hamlet Court June 19

Providence Hills 3201 Providence Hills Drive June 12

Providence Ridge 10312 Stonemede Lane June 19 10301 Stonemede Lane June 19

Rivendell Estates 1124 Porters Pond Lane June 25

Myrtle Beach, will man the grill for the event, which starts at 9 a.m.

The market will host its popular Tomato Tasting Day on July 25 at 9 a.m. Customers will have the opportunity to taste and compare more than three-dozen tomato varieties grown by market farmers, and then vote for their favorite. Farmers who grow the winning entries will receive award certificates and “bragging rights,” the release read.

The Matthews Community Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Find more information at www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com.

The market is located at 188 N. Trade St. in downtown Matthews.

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CharMeck 311 reduced its hours of operations as of July 1. Residents can now speak to a customer service

$382,500 $457,500 $340,000

Address

Date sold

Saddlebrook 1124 Porters Pond Lane June 25

Sardis Forest 707 Trail Ridge Road June 18 722 Trail Ridge Road June 18 9808 Chaney Court June 3

Sardis Grove 207 Sardis Grove Lane June 25

Sardis Mill 105 Sardis Mill Drive June 26

Sardis Plantation 219 Wainsley Place June 30

Sardis Pointe 131 Sardis Pointe Road June 19

South Windsor 3014 Windsor Meadow Lane June 26

St. Clair 9440 Tavistock Court June 30 6935 Whitebeam Way June 12

Stratfordshire 527 Lynderhill Lane June 23

The Heathers 13709 Portpatrick Lane June 18

Thornblade 1940 Thornblade Ridge Drive June 22 1615 Mountain Ashe Court June 12 1503 Moonstone Drive June 5

Village At Windrow 2010 Windrow Wood Court June 12

Weddington Ridge 2128 Kenwood Terrace Drive June 15 3937 Cameron Creek Drive June 10

Williams Crossing 2643 Windsor Chase Drive June 30

Willaims Station 2801 Cross Tie Lane June 25 2900 Williams Station Road June 18

Windsor Hall 12515 Hashanli Place June 15

Winterbrooke 2527 Winterbrooke Drive June 17

Wynchase 9815 Adagio Court June 18

sale price

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$315,000 $230,000 $585,000

representative from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center will be closed on city-recognized holidays and weekends.

The new hours will allow CharMeck 311 to provide support to match the needs and calling habits of the community, according to a news release.

Online services will not be affected by the new operating hours, and CharMeck 311’s online services will still include service requests for pothole repairs, bulky-item pickup and park shelter reservations.

Callers will still have the ability to get assistance through an automated service for water, sewer and stormwater emergencies, in addition to services offered by Animal Care and Control, outside of regular business hours.

Visit www.charmeck.org/services for more information and to access CharMeck311.

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Medical experts worry over increased screen time during summer

by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Alice Cooper got it right when he wrote every child’s anthem for taking a break from tests, books and projects in his anthem “School’s Out,” but area medical professionals are worried about what students are doing with that free time over summer vacation.

One in 10 children had a “weight problem” in 1990 in the Charlotte metro area; today, that number has grown to 1 in 3 children classified as “overweight” or “obese.”

Thirty-three percent of high schoolers in North Carolina watch television three or more hours a day – 0.5 percent above the national average – according to the “High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey” conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Professionals worry that with more free time, students will opt to stay inside watching television and playing videos rather than being physically active.

Lack of physical activity can lead to overweight and obese children, which can lead to high risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and bone and joint problems, among other consequences.

According to the survey, 11.8 percent of Mecklenburg County teens are obese, which is lower than the state and national percentage at 12.5 and 13.7 percent, respectively.

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children are classified as overweight today, according to Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, a Charlotte pediatrician Yet, childhood obesity across the nation has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years, according to the CDC, as obesity in children 6 to 11 years old increased from 7 to 18 percent from 1980 to 2012, and obesity in adolescents 12 to 19 years old increased from 5 to nearly 21 percent over the same period.

Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, a pediatrician with Charlotte Pediatric Clinic–Blakeney, said the changes over the past 30 years have been alarming as childhood obesity increases and children started to contract “adult diseases,” such as hypertension and Type 2 diabetes.

There were no cases of children younger than 18 years old with Type 2 diabetes in

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1990, but today, 1 in 4 children younger than 18 years old have the disease. The disease is particularly prevalent in teenagers, along with high cholesterol.

Temple believes the trend coincides with meals from fast food chains replacing dinners, as well as an increase in corn syrup over raw sugar in various foods. She explains corn syrup costs less than sugar, so more food companies could use the product more frequently as a sugar alternative.

“Sugar was used more sparingly (in food products) because it was expensive, but with corn syrup, food that didn’t (previously) have sweeteners (had corn syrup to elevate food products' taste),” Temple said.

Carolinas HealthCare System through its Levine Children’s Hospital announced a new public awareness campaign aimed at fighting childhood obesity. The campaign encourages healthy habits for the whole family to stay healthy, including increased servings of fruits and vegetables, less “recreational screen time,” more physical activity and eliminating sugary beverages.

Temple said some families don’t realize their children are on an unhealthy path because their children don’t look overweight or obese; however, she claims children can “be unhealthy on the inside.” Children can have a “normal” bodyweight, but have a high body fat percentage, she added.

She believes children are consuming more than the recommend amount of sugar and are engaging in greater “screen time,” in which children watch television and play video games rather than being active, which has caused an increase in childhood obesity.

When children intake too much sugar, the body converts the excess sugar into fat, which contributes to added weight, she added.

She encourages parents to not simply focus on the child’s habit, but their own.

“A lot of times the focus in on the child … while a lot of parents continue to (engage) in unhealthy habits,” Temple said. “Children don’t always listen to watch we say, but see and follow everything that we do.”

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Maney said cultural art positions in elementary schools are based on enrollment per school, but each will have at least one visual arts and one music teacher, while in middle and high schools, principals select more cultural arts teachers based on funds they receive from the school district that also are based on enrollment.

Historically, budget sources have been derived mostly from local funding sources for arts education. In the 2006-07 fiscal year budget, the district expected 82 percent of funding to come from local funding and 18 percent from the state; this year’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year relies entirely on local funding.

Maney added she feels CMS has supported retaining cultural art teachers in the past 10 years, despite a layoff of almost 600 CMS teachers – including some performing and visual arts teachers – in 2010.

Supplies and materials for arts classrooms are derived from instructional funding within district budgets, but the funding must accommodate supplies for all subjects.

The specialist said funding for supplies has decreased over the years, but some communities and institutions have tried to fill in the gaps.

ASC has provided field trips for elementary school students, hands-on afterschool art programs, individual school grants for specific projects and camps, among other programs.

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Temple, who has served with the ASC since September 2012 as part of “A Blueprint for Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Cultural Education Partnership,” a five-year partnership between CMS and the ASC to improve quality and access to community art, science, history and educational opportunities, seeks to provide all CMS students equality in access to art and expose more students to art opportunities.

Temple said students ultimately wouldn’t receive these opportunities without ASC and its funding partners, such as the Leon Levine Foundation that awarded $100,000 last year after ASC’s funding decreased. That funding went toward providing field trips for CMS

fifth graders.

“Those kids would be without an intentional space where they are becoming creative thinkers, problem solvers and (engage) in more critical thinking,” Temple said. “Where is there any other place than the arts where we are we fostering creative thinking?”

Maney said CMS’s art education department looks to see ASC’s funding on a year-byyear basis, as she said she’s seen ASC funding decrease dramatically over the past five years.

ASC used to fund cultural field trips for each elementary grade level but have since reduced the funding to only fifth grade.

Maney said the ASC’s grants have helped

carry out art programs, but she cannot determine whether the funds are used for large assemblies or more in-depth artist experiences, such as an artist in residency. She said the arts education department prefers the latter.

Christopher Lawing, vice president of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, said the museum seeks to offer more in-depth learning opportunities for art education because he feels students engage more in the curriculum, and spend more time with the material so it makes “an impression” on the students and helps students make connections with other curriculums.

Spreading art “beyond the museum walls” was key to Bechtler’s foundation and mission, when the staff came on board in 2009. They particularly wanted to help reach underserved schools and communities. Of the 29 schools Bechtler implemented in-depth programs, 40 percent of them were Title I schools, Lawing said.

He believes art education funding is still in a transitional period after the nation’s economic downturn, but art education offerings will increase in the coming years from school system allocations and cultural institution contributions.

Temple said community art organizations, such as the ASC and Betchler, would not be able to fill the funding gap without community partners, and encourages community organizations and members to financially support art funding.

“I don’t care if it’s a dollar or $500 or $100,000 – every dollar matters,” she said.

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Hoshicon, a three-day Japanese culture and animation event held annually in Charlotte, helped Conner Bennett become who she is today. Now a 19-year-old college student, the Waxhaw native is social and outgoing, but that wasn't always the case; in middle school, Bennett fell in love with Japanese animation (anime) and comic books (manga). Her passion made her different.

“I would check out a comic book and people would want to know why it was in ‘Chinese’ and written backwards,” said Bennett, who struggled to find people her age who shared the same interest.

Today, things are different. Anime and manga are more mainstream, and a wider variety of shows and publications have become available to fans of all ages. In 2011, Hoshicon started celebrating Japanese pop culture in Charlotte. Bennett has attended the convention since its inception, and is now on staff.

This year’s Hoshicon will be held July 17 through 19, Friday through Sunday, at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, located at 3315 Scott Futrell Drive.

The “Hoshicon Marketplace” will feature various anime and video-related goods, and an “Artist Alley” where patrons can meet artists and buy original artwork. In addition to special guests and panels, Hoshicon will offer karaoke, an anime music video contest, table top gaming (board and card games such as “Dragonball Z”) and dances with guest DJs. There also will be cosplay (costume play) and Japanese street fashion shows.

Bennett’s interest in anime began with “Sailor Moon,” an animated television show based on an 18-volume series of manga.

Manga covers many different genres, including action-adventure, romance, science fiction and more. “Sailor Moon” is considered “shojo manga” – Japanese comics for and/or about “shojo” (which translates to “young girls”). “Sailor Moon” follows the adventures of Usagi Tsukino, a brave girl who leads others in fighting evil.

The comic was reproduced as anime and broadcast in Japan in the mid-1990s.

The series played on Cartoon Network in the United States from 1998 until 2004.

“I was really drawn to the art,” said Bennett, who started watching “Sailor Moon” as a child. “It was new and exciting to (me) trying to be creative and find my own creative passion.”

In middle school, Bennett discovered conventions dedicated to anime and manga. Since none were in Charlotte, she traveled to events such as “Animazement” in Raleigh. What she found was not a traditional business convention, but people similar to her, seeking to make friends and learn about different aspects of Japanese pop culture. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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“I was not really a social person before conventions,” said Bennett, who was once teased for “still watching cartoons.”

“If I was still in that bubble of people that made fun of me, I would not have found friends,” she said.

At home in Waxhaw, Bennett started an anime club at the local branch of the Union County Public Library. She found a new group of local friends and began holding video game tournaments and making Japanese paper crafts. Clubs such as Bennett’s formed the initial volunteer and interest base for Hoshicon.

Bonnie Christopher and Stanley Bellerive started Hoshicon in 2011 as a daylong event at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It has since expanded into a three-day event.

“Starting as a college event, we wanted to create a safe space where those who liked anime and gaming could meet others without worrying about being judged by peers,” said Hoshicon Chairperson Christopher.

Bennett was among the convention’s first volunteers and is now part of a young staff Christopher calls “passionate.”

Last year, Hoshicon hosted 1,700 patrons from North Carolina and beyond.

In the off-season, Hoshicon organizers aspire to use its website and social media channels as an information hub to promote clubs, classes and events in the area. Christopher said they hope it will fuel growing interest in the subculture and help people connect around it. In addition to the Charlotte Anime & Manga Society, there are anime and manga clubs in many area high schools and branches of the CharlotteMecklenburg Library. The Union County Public Library also features extensive anime and manga collections.

In the spirit of inclusion, Bennett said parents are more than welcome at Hoshicon. Many adults who come to chaperone their children ultimately have fun enjoying the costumes and entertainment.

“Anime is broad, with shows that are targeted towards adults and kids, women and men,” said Bennett. “Really anyone can find something they like.”

Visit www.hoshicon.org for more information on this year’s Hoshicon.

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In addition to selling local produce, baked goods, meat, flowers and crafts, the market offers a chance for area residents to learn about Mint Hill history, pan for gold and listen to live music.

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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue will teach residents how to help wildlife during this The market is open every Saturday, rain or hands-on, interactive workshop. The event will shine, and features a variety of local produce, feature live animals. The workshop includes arts and crafts, baked goods, plants and a buffet lunch and handouts. Cost is $20 in live music. Find more information at www. advance or $25 at the door, with all proceeds matthewsfarmersmarket.com benefitting the nonprofit rescue. Visit www. eventbrite.com and search for “Carolina Matthews Farmers Market, 188 N. Waterfowl Rescue� to purchase tickets.

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The Matthews Artists Guild’s (MAG) monthly meeting will feature artist Scott Boyle, who will demonstrate his visions of landscape in oil Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 paintings in a presentation called “Landscape Idlewild Road, Mint Hill Visions.� People can arrive early at 6 p.m. to view the current art show in the McDowell 7.14.15 Arts Center gallery. Refreshments and a social Tuesday time will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 1 p.m. artist demonstration at 7 p.m.

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This monthly event takes place at various ice cream and frozen yogurt venues in Matthews, and gives area residents a chance to meet Matthews Police Officers and discuss concerns in an informal setting. Call the Matthews Police Department at 704-847-5555 for more information.

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Meet the Author: Webb Ubbell

South County Regional Library will host an author event featuring Webb Hubbell, author of ‘When Men Betray.’ Webb will discuss the fiction writing process. Attendees must be 18 years old or older and should bring a journal and fast writing pen. Call 704-416-6600 to register.

South County Library, 5801 Rea Road 7.21.15 Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

Maternity Center Tour

The Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is offering a free tour of its maternity center This month’s event will focus on the “basics to expectant mothers and one support person.

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Butler’s Jacob Thorpe was a significant component to the Bulldogs success this season, giving some bite to go with their bark. The junior attack man scored 36 goals, and dished out 65 assists on his way to all-conference honors.

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Butler junior goalie Matt Nuziata was a barricade to opponents’ shots this season. He recorded 165 saves, and had a 60 percent save percentage.

Butler’s Cory VanGinhoven brought speed to the Bulldogs junkyard dog attack. He scored 65 goals and connected for 18 assists from his midfield position as a junior. VanGinhoven was named allconference, league Offensive Player of the Year and second team all-state.

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Independence’s Isaac Abee was one of the few bright spots for what was a challenging season for the Patriots.

He scored 47 goals, and dished out 10 assists to make the Conference 11 all-conference team.

Independence goalie Billy Musacchio was a roadblock to shots on goal. He made 234 saves, and had a 58 percent save percentage to earn all-conference honors.

Providence senior attack man Jonathan Barbee led the Panthers charge. He scored a team-high 45 goals and had 15 assists this season.

Cameron Halmans

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Providence senior midfielder Cameron Halmans had an eye for the goal and for his open teammates. He scored 23 goals, and connected for a team-high 21 assists.

Providence junior attack man Jack Morelock didn’t have a problem finding the goal, and had a knack for setting up his teammates for scoring opportunities. He was second on the team in scoring (44 goals) and in assists (19).

Frankie Cook

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Providence senior midfielder Frankie Cook was a major part of the Panthers prowl, scoring an impressive 22 goals and recording seven assists this season.

Charlotte Christian junior midfielder Luke Gentlesk scored a team-high 43 goals, dished out eight assists, and controlled 22 loose balls to joust his way to a spot on the CISAA all-conference team and the NCISAA all-state team.

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VanGinhoven big for Butler Cory VanGinhoven is the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s Boys’ Lacrosse Player of the Year

by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Cory VanGinhoven was 8 years old when he followed his football coach’s advice to try lacrosse, and hasn’t looked back.

Now a 16-year-old rising senior, VanGinhoven is the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Boys’ Lacrosse Player of the Year after a strong junior season.

The elite midfielder was the difference maker in the most successful season in the history of Butler’s boys’ lacrosse program, scoring 65 goals and dishing out 18 assists to help the Bulldogs finish with a 10-7 (6-4 Conference 11) record and reach the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs.

VanGinhoven’s stellar play paid off with him earning all-conference, league Offensive Player of the Year and second team allstate honors.

“I had to step up, and I had to get my guys to rally up and play as one team instead of

individual players,” VanGinhoven said.

“Instead of me going out there and playing by myself I had to incorporate everybody. I couldn’t have played how I did without the team that I have.”

Butler coach Chad Smith said the Bulldogs weren’t the same team with VanGinhoven out of the lineup, and that his top player does whatever his team needs.

“We’re pretty much not able to win most of the games we play this year without him out there,” Smith said. “He gave good performances every time he stepped on the field.

“He’s a really good player. He’s hardworking, and he’s willing to do anything he’s asked on the field. He plays better when he’s challenged with better competition and a tough defense. He likes a challenge, and he always steps up when he’s challenged.”

The highlight of the season for VanGinhoven wasn't an individual accomplishment, but a team one. It came when Butler beat Providence, 10-9, on March 12 – the

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first and only time the Bulldogs have ever defeated the Panthers.

“Team-wise, just having our best season ever that was awesome,” VanGinhoven said. “To be on Butler’s best team is pretty exciting.”

VanGinhoven plays within in the system and keeps his teammates involved, but make no mistake – he’s a scorer.

He spends hours honing his craft, taking shot after shot on the practice field and his hard work and stellar play resulted in him garnering the attention of college coaches.

VanGinhoven’s top suitors include High Point University, Jacksonville University, Mercer University, Stevenson University, State University of New York at Cortland and Tampa University.

After an incredible junior season and even better senior campaign on the horizon, VanGinhoven will likely get the opportunity to pursue his dream of playing lacrosse in college.

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Q&A with Providence football coach Brad Bowles

by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

It’s been three months since Providence hired Brad Bowles to replace Justin Hardin as its next football coach.

Bowles, who takes the helm at Providence after the Panthers went 10-4 and advanced to the third round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4AA state playoffs last season, guided Johns Island (S.C.) St. John’s High School to a 14-9 record and two South Carolina 1A Division I state playoff appearances.

Bowles spoke with Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly about his transition, the upcoming season and more.

What made you want to come here?

I want to be somewhere where I can grow my family and myself. We can plant roots and try to make an impact on players, the school and the community for many years. This seems like that kind of place. That’s what the draw was to Providence and to this part of Charlotte.

What have you learned about your new team so far?

I’m very impressed with the players.

The senior class, football matters to them.

They’re leaders. They’re solid kids. They’re good students. They’re kind of the total package of what it looks like to be a student athlete. They can be ambassadors for the school and for the area.

They love to work, They’re hungry to be good, to be better. That’s really exciting to me.

What will be the base defense?

We’ll be multiple, but we’ll run primarily out of a 4-2-5.

What will be the base offense?

We’re going to run the option. We’re going to run it out of a spread look.

What’s your coaching philosophy?

Are you more offensive or defensive minded?

If guys are out here, my expectation for them is they want to be a great player, so my philosophy is kind of based around that. I want guys that want to work hard. I’m not a guy that’s going to yell, scream or cuss you out, but my expectation and the standard we perform at should always be at a high level.

You should always bring your A-game.

You should always be your best in the school, on the field, in the community, everywhere

I’ve been a mix of both. I’ve called offense and defense.

Here I’ll focus more on the defensive side of the ball. I’ll kind of let myself go from offense just a little, When I was (an assistant coach) at Goose Creek I coached on the defensive side of the ball. That’s kind of where I learned a lot of defense and kind of got to where I felt there was a certain way to do it, so I stayed on the defensive side of the ball.

you are at, because you represent Providence High School and Providence football.

Have any of the players surprised you?

There’s a lot of guys, and I think that’s the misconception about Providence football. There’s a lot of good players out there. There’s a lot of young guys stepping up. There are some seniors that are really doing a great job. You got Jordan Fehr, Tyler Pistorio, Jack King, Dru Seabrook, Quinn Mahaney, Connor Johnson ‌ this really matters to them. They want to have a good year. They want to have a good program. They want to see the guys behind them be successful.

That’s what it takes to be a successful football team.

Did you bring anyone with you from St. John’s?

I brought our quarterbacks coach and special teams coordinator, Jared Harris.

He’s doing a great job. He’s kind of got the same perception of this place as I do. Fortunately there’s a few guys that stayed on staff. They’re great guys. They love the kids, love the game, and they’re team players. It’s good to have guys like that in the building.

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