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Volume 8, Number 29 • July 16 to 22, 2015

Abandoned dog left for dead Community rallies around injured pit bull, Echo

Theater group to bring Shakespearean tragedy to Mint Hill stage Production of ‘Hamlet’ to mix classic drama with modern flair

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – “To be, or not to be,� pondered by Hamlet, is perhaps the most famous question from a Shakespearean play.

But, for Amanda Bledsoe, owner of The Black and White Theatre Company, there were no questions about her theater company performing Shakespeare. It’s a long-term goal she’ll achieve next week, as her company takes the stage for its production of “Hamlet.�

Performances are scheduled for July 23 to 25, Thursday to Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. All performances will take place at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. Tickets cost $8 at the door. “Hamlet� is a diversion for The Black and White Theatre Company. The theater group performed its first show, “The Importance of Being Ernest,� in May 2014, and has presented a series of comedies and one murder mystery since its inception.

Echo was just 23 pounds when rescued June 10 from the middle of Lakeview Circle. He’s gained nearly 30 pounds since.

(see Hamlet on page 5)

by Justin Vick justin@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – A defeated pit bull believed to have been used in illegal dogfighting and left for dead has not forgotten how to love.

The dog, now known as Echo, continues to recover thanks to the animal control officer that rescued

him and neighbors who continue to donate money toward the dog’s veterinary bills.

Animal control officer Jeremy Schnabel responded to the June 10 call regarding a dog lying in the middle of Lakeview Circle. Schnabel described Echo as “extremely emaciated, lethargic and very fragile.�

“Picking him up, you felt like you were picking up a bag of skeletons,�

Schnabel said. “I was worried I was hurting him.�

The initial call mentioned that the dog was foaming at the mouth, but the pit bull was just thirsty.

Echo, estimated to be between (see Echo on page 4)

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‘Annie’ lights up the stage in a home-run production

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

With fiery red hair and a personality to match, the title character from the Broadway musical “Annie” is one of America’s most famous orphans.

The show has been produced many times throughout the years – ranging from school plays to Broadway tours to big- and smallscreen films – which might make someone expect yet another adaptation to be tiresome.

However, that’s not the case for the Troika Entertainment’s Broadway tour production, presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts and currently running at the Belk Theater.

The show isn’t just a hit – it’s an out-of-thepark grand slam.

For those who need a refresher on the plotline, “Annie” tells the story of an 11-yearold girl living in a seedy orphanage in 1933 New York City with six other young girls. The crass, loud, alcoholic matriarch-from-hell, Miss Hannigan, runs the orphanage.

Annie wants nothing more than to reunite with her birth parents and escape the prison she calls “home.” A twist of fate connects her with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and both characters form an unlikely bond while learning there’s more to life than what they’ve known.

From the opening scene with Annie and her fellow orphans, the audience can tell the

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show is going to be strong. But, after Miss Swickle especially have great on-stage chemHannigan makes her ear-shattering first istry that convincingly portrays the developing appearance and the orphans perform “It’s the bond between Warbucks and Annie.

Hard Knock Life,” it’s clear the show is going The other child actors – Lilly Mae Stewto exceed expectations. art, Adia Dant, Isabel Wallach, Angelina CarThe pint-sized Issie Swickle brings more ballo, Lillybea Ireland and Sydney Shuck, charm to the role of who portray the six orphans – Annie than Aileen are outstanding triple threats, Quinn did in the bringing flair to each of popular 1982 film. their musical numbers and, She generates laughespecially, a hilarious scene ter with spot-on where they mock Miss delivery, dazzles with Hannigan. pitch-perfect vocals The true standout per(“Tomorrow” and formance of the show, “Maybe” are standin addition to Swickle’s outs) and sparkles Annie, is Lynn Andrews’s with childlike innoperformance as Miss cence. The show Hannigan. Andrews’s line generates sympadelivery, mannerisms and thy for Annie and her thick Brooklyn accent are Photo courtesy of Blumenthal fellow orphans as they’re impeccable, as she toes yelled at, neglected and forced to complete the line between being absolutely hilarious chores. Nonetheless, the show doesn’t dwell and downright scary. But, don’t let the charon the negative; it’s lighthearted and inspir- acter’s crassness and “medicinal” alcohol use ing. distract you – Andrews can flat out sing, bearMain and supporting characters Oliver ing the strongest vocals in the show.

Warbucks (played by Gilgamesh Taggett), The only drawback, be it ever so small, is a Grace Farrell (Ashley Elder), Rooster Han- bit of unevenness in the ensemble cast. Some nigan (Garrett Deagon), Lily St. Regis (Lucy portrayed their characters with subtlety, while Werner) and F.D.R. (yes, the 32nd U.S. presi- others seemed a bit over the top, particularly dent, played by Jeffrey B. Duncan) all are por- in numbers such as “We’d Like to Thank You” trayed effectively and naturally. Taggett and and “N.Y.C.” It’s barely worth mentioning, as

the latter song is redeemed by a surprising cameo-like appearance of “Star to Be” (played

by Hannah Slabaugh, who bore an uncanny resemblance to Amy Adams, both in appearance and mannerisms).

The costumes are excellent and the sets impressive, as both transport the audience back in time to the Great Depression, effectively depicting the contrast between lowerand upper-class Americans during that era.

Older elementary-aged kids and teens will likely enjoy the musical numbers and comical moments, but it’s the adults in the audience who’ll truly appreciate the subtle jokes and references to history.

I also must give props to two smaller roles: Oliver Warbucks’s butler, Drake (played by Todd Fenstermaker), who delivers abrupt humor at unexpected moments; and Sandy the Dog, played flawlessly by real-life canine performers, Macy and Sunny.

“Annie” is a terrific show full of humor and pizazz that stays with audiences long after the finale. The thunderous applause during the curtain call speaks for itself.

“Annie” will run through July 19. All performances take place at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, located at 130 N. Tryon St. Visit www.blumenthalarts.org/events/ detail/annie or call 704-372-1000 for performance times and ticket sales.

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Echo (continued from page 1)

2 and 5 years old, weighed 23 pounds when Schnabel found him.

“I think 24 hours would have been a stretch,” he said. “I don’t think he would have survived.”

Schnabel immediately took the dog to a vet technician to assess its critical care needs. He held the dog’s head and limbs so the vet tech could remove maggots from his wounds.

“He didn’t flinch, move, whine or complain,” Schnabel recalled. “He sat there as if he was at a spa. That’s when I knew he was going to somehow end up at my house.”

Nonprofit helps rebuild trust Before Schnabel adopted Echo on July 7, he took the dog to S.A.F.E. Animal Haven, a Matthews-based nonprofit that rehabilitates dogs so they can be accepted into loving homes.

Volunteers gave Echo the care needed to live the life he deserved, co-founder Beth Brown said.

“He was just very sweet and very submissive, which is typical of a bait dog,” Brown said. “They are your family pets stolen out of your backyard. They are beaten down to a point where they don’t know what to do.”

Following the vet’s guidelines, volunteers tried to give Echo the comforts of an indoor dog. They fed him small meals throughout the day and gave him access to fresh water and bedding. Echo also was taken on walks and introduced to other dogs.

S.A.F.E. Animal Haven averages about 100 adoptions a year and takes care of 30 to 50 dogs daily. The rehabilitation process can take as little as a week for dogs used to people.

“If they come from situations where they’re out on a chain and not really given much attention, it doesn’t take very long to realize what a gentle, loving touch means,” Brown said.

Rehabilitating dogs doesn’t hinge on a single source, but a collective effort among Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, veterinarians, volunteers at S.A.F.E. Animal Haven and the families that adopt these pets.

Community rallies behind Echo Echo’s health has improved with several visits to the vet, but he was in such poor health that it’s hard to pinpoint if his deficiencies came from abuse, malnutrition or an underlying cause. The family hopes to eventually have Echo neutered and his teeth examined.

Suzanne Bell, a S.A.F.E. Animal Haven volunteer, created a fundraising page through the crowdsourcing website, GoFundMe.com, to help pay Echo’s vet bills. She was drawn to Echo’s demeanor, spirit and “will to survive.”

“Based on his demeanor, you wouldn’t know what he’s been through,” Bell said.

Seventy-eight people donated $4,100 in the first 20 days of the campaign. Fifteen people gave at least $100 and one woman donated $500.

“I’m astonished that people are taking their hard-earned money and contribute to help Echo out,” Schnabel said. “In a lot of ways, it doesn’t surprise me. I know people who care.”

Williams Wrecker Service, a thirdgeneration towing company on Industrial Road, donated $250.

“I just wish they could have got some more tips and find out who would have done that,” owner Eddie Williams said.

“There’s probably another animal treated like this that we don’t know about.”

Injuries link to dogfighting Tim Aycock, public information officer for the Matthews Police Department, isn’t sure the dog came from this area, adding he could have been dropped off from somewhere else. Police haven’t received any leads on the dog’s origins, but believe the pit bull was used to bait others dogs into becoming more aggressive.

Echo had several cuts to his face, including new injuries healing on top of older ones. His teeth also were shaved down, which Aycock says prevents the bait dog’s bite from hurting its aggressor.

Had he been a defensive dog, Echo probably would have had equal number of wounds on his paws, chest and front portion of his body as opposed to his face and neck, Schnabel said.

Dogfighting received national attention in 2007 as NFL quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty to federal charges and served time in prison.

The Humane Society of the United States has advocated for increasing penalties for dogfighting, calling on more states to charge suspects with felonies.

The nonprofit says dogfights may serve as a breeding grounds for other illegal activities, such as gambling or selling drugs.

Local accounts of dogfighting aren’t as frequent. Residents say they haven’t heard of such activity in Matthews.

“We really don’t have any indicators it is an issue,” Aycock said.

Brown described dogfighting as one of the most difficult crimes to investigate and convict.

“It’s more prevalent than what we know,” Brown said. “It could occur next door.”

Brown dismissed the notion that fighting dogs can’t be rehabilitated, adding many of the dogs recovered from Michael Vick’s dogfighting ring have been successfully adopted into loving homes.

And then there’s Echo.

Schnabel was delighted to see his family and pets warm up to Echo, and him to them. He takes pride when his son tells Echo that he’s going to make sure the pit bull has a good life.

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Hamlet (continued from page 1)

“We’re trying to mix it up – to not do all comedies or dramas,” Bledsoe said. “People were asking if we could do Shakespeare, and ‘Hamlet’ was the one we have the cast for.”

The company’s production of “Hamlet” uses the Arden text – that is, “Shakespearean language” – but the story is set in a modern-day American metropolis and revolves around the Denmark Corporation, with Hamlet’s goal to overthrow the company CEO rather than dethrone the king.

“Shakespeare is free domain – you can set (the story) wherever you want, and you don’t have to pay for the rights,” Bledsoe said. “…

By taking the same language and setting it in a time that people understand, we’re hoping it will (be relevant).”

The Black and White Theatre Company held open auditions in the spring and cast the show using members of the company, as well as several outside actors – including 17-year-old Independence High School graduate Garrett Bradshaw, who’ll portray the title character.

Bradshaw considers “Hamlet” his “favorite show of all time,” and he’s enjoyed delving into darker material following recent performances in Spotlight’s production of the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” and The Black and White Theatre Company’s production of the comedy “Tartuffe.”

Bradshaw not only relies upon the

Shakespearean script to get into character, but also draws from various contemporary stories and characters he said were inspired by the story of “Hamlet,” such as “The Lion King” and “Batman.”

“A lot of different characters in modern (stories) are attributed to ‘Hamlet,’” Bradshaw said.

One of the aspects Bradshaw said is most fun to portray is Hamlet’s decline into madness. He describes portraying three levels of Hamlet’s mental state: “sad Hamlet; pretending-to-be-crazy Hamlet; and absolutely insane Hamlet.”

“He’s a sociopath – he doesn’t care about anything except himself and his goals,” Bradshaw said. “He ruins everything around him – he’s a time bomb with no countdown.”

Bledsoe said though a darker tragedy is a deviation from the comedies the company has been known for over the past two years, she believes it’s time to take things to the next level to show the community what the group can do.

“We wouldn’t do (‘Hamlet’) if we didn’t have a cast I thought was capable of being the characters,” she said. “It’s impressive when you find (actors) who fit the age criteria (of the characters) and who can do it well.”

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News Briefs Call for artists for Mint Hill Arts show

MINT HILL – Mint Hill Arts is issuing a call for artists for its August exhibit, “Dog Days of Summer.”

“For this show, you're only limited by your own creativity. ‘Dog Days’ can mean whatever you envision it to mean – hot dogs, wet dogs, dirty dogs, doggone fun in the sun, canine exuberance, etc. – or, if you're not a dog person, put your own imaginative spin on it,” the organization said in a news release.

The show is open to all artists, and intake is scheduled for July 31, a Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m., and Aug. 1, a Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon. Artists can enter up to four pieces in the show. Cost to enter is $10 per artist for Mint Hill Arts members and $30 for nonmembers.

An opening reception is scheduled for Aug. 7, a Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m., and will feature wine, soda, appetizers and more. Find more information including complete rules at www.minthillarts.org.

The Mint Hill Arts gallery is located at 11205 Lawyers Road.

Free Clinic receives award, preps for health fair

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Free Medical Clinic recently received a Top Performer award from the North Carolina Association of Free Clinics.

The award is based on patient outcomes reflected in a yearly survey. Qualifying clinics must meet five or more required “outcome metrics,” according to a news release. The Free Clinic was one of two clinics out of the 71 members

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“This is great for our clinic,” Amy Carr, executive director of the Free Clinic, said in the release. “We have proof that the clinic is making a difference in the lives of people in our community – they are truly living healthier lives.”

The Free Clinic will host a community health fair on July 25, a Saturday, in partnership with Elevation Church’s Love Week. The clinic will schedule provider appointments for prospective patients and offer free blood pressure checks, resource tables, carnival games and food to all attendees.

The nonprofit clinic provides free medical care to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Matthews, Mint Hill and the surrounding communities. Call 704-841-8882 for more information.

The Free Clinic is located at 196 S. Trade St.

Fire department to continue controlled structure burns

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Fire Department began performing a series of controlled structure burns for training purposes on Saturday, July 11, and the training program will continue on the following two Saturdays, July 18 and 25.

The department will burn certain houses in the Marion Drive, Fullwood Lane and Plantation Estates Drive areas, scheduled to be demolished to make way for new construction. The training is expected to last most of the day, according to a news release, so residents should expect to see smoke in the area at different times throughout the day.

Contact Lt. Chris Mollema with the department at 704-708-1201 for more information.

NARFE Charlotte chapter to host meetings in Matthews

MATTHEWS – The Charlotte chapter of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will begin meeting monthly in Matthews this month.

NARFE’s Charlotte chapter will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Golden Corral Buffett and Grill restaurant, located at 11025 E. Indpenendence Blvd., with the first meeting slated for July 28 at 11 a.m.

Contact Kate Ryan, chapter membership chair, at 980-833-2134 for more information on joining NARFE and supporting its efforts.

Town to offer ‘Matthews 101’ classes this fall

MATTHEWS – Residents interested in learning more about the town of Matthews and how the town operates will have the opportunity to participate in “Matthews 101” this fall.

The “informative, interactive” class will kick off Sept. 10, a Thursday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meetings will take place on each concurrent Thursday evening through Oct. 15 at a variety of sites in town, according to a news release.

Sessions will cover a variety of topics, including police, fire and EMS departments; planning and zoning; public works; and more. The course will conclude with a guided tour, and participants will be recognized at a future Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting, the release said.

The class is open to 20 residents 18 years old and older on a first-come, firstserved basis, with preference given to registrants living within town limits.

There is no cost to participate. View an itinerary and download an application at www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGov ernment/Matthews101.aspx.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between July 6 and 13, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Colleen Patterson, 1600 block of Galleria Boulevard: Driving while impaired. July 6 • Andre Harper, 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving with license revoked; simple possession of marijuana. July 6 • Kevin Tracy, 11200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of stolen motor vehicle; possession of drug paraphernalia. July 7 • Shawn Horton, 11100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. July 8 • Adrian Pledger, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. July 9 • Theodore Moore, 1600 block of Windsor Square Drive: Driving under the incidence.

July 10 • Melissa Neal, 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Larceny. July 10 • Melvin Pharr, 600 block of East Charles Street: Second degree trespassing. July 11 • Austin McNeely, 7-Eleven, 1700 Windsor Square Drive: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. July 11 • Anthony Green, 1900 block of Moore Road: Driving while impaired; driving while license revoked. July 12 • Darren Simmons, 400 block of Crestdale Road: No operator license. July 12

The following crimes were reported between July 6 and 13, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Drugs

• 300 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Simple possession of marijuana. July 6 • 11000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possessing/concealing stolen property; possessing/concealing drug paraphernalia. July 7 • 700 block of Selma Burke Lane: Possession of drug paraphernalia. July 11 • 7-Eleven, 1700 Windsor Square Drive: Possession of marijuana; possession of marijuana paraphernalia. July 11 • Circle K, 3424 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Alcohol sale outside of prescribed hours. July 12

Home/Business Break-ins

• Trade Street Jewelers, 100 W. John St.: $1,545 stolen during break-in. July 8 • Butler High School, 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Burglary, forcible entry; two zero turn mowers, worth $15,000, stolen. July 10

Fraud

• 11000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Using counterfeit money. July 7 • 9000 block of East Independence Boulevard: Financial identity fraud. July 9 • 1600 block of Gander Cove Lane: Obtaining money by false pretense. July 10 • 100 E. John St.: Counterfeit money. July 12

Vandalism

• 1700 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $300 in damage to exterior door in vandalism incident. July 10 • 2900 block of Laurel Wood Drive: $100

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Property Theft

• 1000 block of Crews Road: $1,975.16 worth of power tools stolen from business. July 6 • 100 E. John St.: $2 lighter stolen from business. July 6 • 1700 Windsor Square Drive: Larceny. July 7 • 3300 block of Siskey Parkway: Simple physical assault; $500 iPhone, $50 purse and $50 wallet stolen in common law robbery. July 9 • 1900 block of Rice Road Extension: $31,500 worth of A/C equipment stolen. July 10 • 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $83.96 worth of wall decals stolen from business. July 10 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $181.87 worth of items stolen from business.

July 10 • Lowe's Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Larceny. July 11 • Rite Aid, 630 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Communicating threats; $164.72 worth of items stolen from business. July 12

Vehicle Break-ins

• 9200 block of Independence Boulevard: $600 worth of electronics and jewelry stolen from vehicle. July 10 • Siskey YMCA, 3127 Weddington Road: $250 GPS stolen from vehicle. July 11 • Holiday Inn Express, 9420 E. Independence Blvd.: $1,279 worth of guns stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $500 in damage to vehicle window. July 12

Miscellaneous

• 4600 block of Forestmont Drive: Communicating threats. July 9

The following people were arrested between July 7 and 13, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • David Edward Burns, 7800 block of Happy Hollow Drive: Order for arrest (driving while impaired). July 7 • Francisco Delgano, 7000 block of Wilson Grove Road: Order for arrest (possession of a schedule VI controlled substance). July 7 The following crimes were reported between July 7 and 13, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

Home/Business Break-ins

• 5000 block of Stoney Pond Lane: $20 book of coin currency and $6 in mint dollar bills stolen when home broken into, causing $150 in damage to doorframe. July 8 • Boost Mobile, 4709 Margaret Wallace Road, suite 107: Pending inventory stolen when business broken into, causing $20,000 in damage to commercial/business structures and $3,000 in damage to display cases and security gate; stolen Honda Accord station wagon recovered. July 9

Vehicle Break-ins

• 5100 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $500 in cash stolen from vehicle. July 8 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $22 in cash and leather wallet, North Carolina driver’s license and Social Security card, worth $21 total, stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $100 in damage to lock and ignition. July 9

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• 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Simple physical assault. July 9

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Beginner and experienced athletes of all ages will come together on Saturday, July 18 to participate in Morrison Family YMCA’s sixth annual Tri! Ballantyne.

The race, which winds through south Charlotte, Ballantyne and parts of western Union County, will consist of a 300-yard swim, 12.7mile bike course and 5K run. The adult race begins at 7 a.m. with the kids’ event following at 2 p.m.

Since its inception, the event has grown into one of the area’s most popular triathlons.

In its first year, 350 adults and 75 children participated; this year, 500 adults are registered and the kids’ triathlon sold out at 250 participants.

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“This particular venue is really accessible,” she said. “It’s designed well for the beginner triathlete because it’s a pool swim and sprint distance. We also see a lot of elite triathletes that use it as a training event for longer races.”

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Johnson encouraged community members who aren’t participating in the race to experience Tri! Fest activities and support the athletes.

“It really is a great event for the athletes as well as spectators,” she said.

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Matthews Elementary collects books for NCDPI MATTHEWS – Matthews Elementary School was one of 13 CharlotteMecklenburg Schools (CMS) to collect books for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) annual Give Five-Read Five campaign.

The campaign, which began in 2013 to address summer learning loss, seeks to

encourage community members to donate five new or gently-used books to local elementary schools so students have books to take home at the end of the school year.

NCDPI collected 123,152 books from 74 elementary schools in its first year. This year, the department collected 500,000 books statewide. CMS collected 26,183 books and Matthews Elementary collected 815 books.

Socrates Academy looking to fill multiple positions MATTHEWS – Socrates Academy, a charter school on the Matthews-Union

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Participants will engage in stories and activities that build pre-reading skills and help prepare children for success in school. The program is part of Children’s Summer Reading 2015.

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The library also will host “Get Set 4 Kindergarten: Gus the Bus” on Aug. 6, a Thursday, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the community room.

Rising kindergarteners will learn about bus safety through a visit from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ “Gus the Bus.” The program also is part of Children’s Summer Reading 2015.

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Butler student earns merit scholarship MATTHEWS – Charlotte Pak, a Butler High School student, was among approximately 2,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships named by U.S. colleges and universities, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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Pak earned the National Merit Emory University Scholarship. She plans to pursue a career in neurosurgery.

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Area high schools earn national safe sports award

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With high school athletes accounting for an estimated 2 million injuries each year, Matthews and Mint Hill parents of high school student-athletes can rest easy knowing their children attend “safe sports” schools.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) announced 19 CharlotteMecklenburg high schools, with North Carolina High School Athletic Association athletic programs, received the Safe Sports School Award, and Matthews and Mint Hill

high schools made the mark.

Butler, Independence, Rocky River and Providence high schools earned the award, which recognizes the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention and treatment.

“This award recognizes the contributions and commitment of schools across the country that are implementing safe sports policies and best practices to ensure athletes can do what they love best and have the appropriate care in place to prevent, manage and treat injuries should they occur,” NATA President Scott Sailor said.

The award was launched in March 2013 as part of the Secondary School Athletic Trainers Committee of the NATA. Schools pay a $150 fee and apply for the award on an ongoing basis.

“The school must have a comprehensive athletic healthcare plan, promote safe and appropriate environments, provide proper sporting equipment, develop injury intervention strategies, rehearse an emergency action plan and promote a culture of safe play,” said Ellen Satlof, NATA public relations manager.

The U.S. Centers of Disease Control reported organized sports are on the rise, with nearly 30 million adolescents participating in youth sports in the U.S. “There has been an increase in competitive

sports, which are, unfortunately, not without risk. Brain injury/concussion, cardiac arrest, heat stroke, cervical spine fractures and other injuries and illnesses are potentially life-threatening,” former NATA president Jim Thornton said in a news release. “Proper planning with proper equipment and personnel is vital to the safety of student athletes today.”

CMS partnered with Carolinas HealthCare System in 2011 to provide certified athletic trainers and help bridge the gap between healthcare providers and studentathletes in response to a growing concern nationwide about injuries among studentathletes, particularly concussions and sudden cardiac deaths.

High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctors visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year, according to a study conducted by doctors and certified athletic trainers John Powell and Kim Barber-Foss.

“CMS values our longstanding partnership with Carolinas Healthcare System.

The NATA Safe Sports School First Team Award achieved by our high schools is due in large part to our partnership with Carolinas Healthcare and the effort of athletic directors and athletic trainers in each school,” Susan Doran, CMS athletic director, said in the release. “We’re committed to providing

quality care for our student-athletes, as well as a safe environment for them and their families. This award recognizes a standard of care provided to our student-athletes that ultimately improves their ability to perform at their highest level and enhances the environment in which they compete.”

Leigh Ann Caldwell, manager of sports medicine with Carolinas HealthCare System, believes some parents may not realize all athletic trainer tasks and the necessary qualifications to become an athletic trainer.

“Athletic trainers are educated and trained to recognize evaluate and treat injuries,” Caldwell said. “That’s what they go to school for.”

She explained an athletic trainer must attend a four-year program at an accredited university, pass a national board exam and obtain a state license.

“This is not something you can get over the Internet in 30 minutes,” Caldwell added.

“It’s an incredible background and experience.”

All Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools have a Carolinas HealthCare System certified athletic trainers that work with the school year round.

“It’s great recognition for CMS to show their parents, athletes and families that (the athletic trainers) put the care and health of their student-athletes first,” Caldwell said.

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Sometimes you have to speak up. Sometimes being nice and saying, “Bless your little heart” doesn’t change the tone in the room.

Sometimes you may be the one God uses Rev. Tony to say “enough Marciano is enough is enough.”

I had the privilege to attend an allday seminar with a group of chief executive officers from Christian ministries. I was excited because we all shared the same level of responsibility.

I love the idea that as, “iron sharpens iron,” I would leave that event pushed out of my comfort zone to step up my leadership to a higher level.

As is often the case in my life, I tend

to see things differently. I have come to terms that I am not a conformist. It was great in high school, as I avoided some of the challenges that teens faced; I once walked home from a high school party because, as I told my mother, everyone was drinking and I wasn’t interested in that.

Now, I’m an adult. Fitting in is important. But, I still tend to see things differently. There came a point in the meeting where I heard a tone I have heard before in Christian circles. It’s a tone that bothered me but before, I have been able to smile and say under my breath, “Bless your little heart.”

This time was different. It was a group of CEO’s from Christian ministries. We were entrusted with sharing the hope of Christ with the world.

The tone I am referring to is an attitude where people seem to say, “I have it and you don’t. I’m good and you’re bad. I’m righteous and you’re evil.”

What was not verbalized, but was non verbally spoken was, “I am better than everyone else in the world.”

After listening to this for a few minutes and watching ministry leader after ministry leader echo the words of the person before him, I said, “Can I say a few words?”

Usually when I say this, it’s not going to be good.

I looked at the group and said, “I’m confused. I’m tired of Christians saying, ‘I have it and you don’t, I am good and you are bad. I am righteous and you’re not.’”

The room went silent. I went on to say, “The way that I look at it, there is nothing attractive in Tony Marciano that God should want a relationship with me. The miracle of the Gospel is that He does. I can’t explain it. I’m just thrilled that He does. With that in mind, my job now is to tell the world how much He loves me and how he changed and touched my heart.”

You could have heard a pin drop. I looked around for someone to respond to my comments, but no one did. I looked to the front of the room to see what the moderator was going to say

and there was silence. It then became an awkward silence where no one knows what to say next. The leader changed the subject and moved onto the next topic.

Let me challenge you. You may be the one God uses to speak up and address a matter that is not correct, an attitude that is out of sorts, or a belief that is not in line with Scripture.

Please don’t attack the other person.

Do let me challenge you to “speak the truth in love.”

You may have the words that right a wrong.

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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MINT HILL – Children 4 years old through fifth grade are invited to Zip for Kids, a weekly program at Idlewild Baptist Church.

Zip takes place on Wednesdays through Aug. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will feature sports, music, art and other activities. The series also focuses on Biblical stories and characters, including King David of the Old Testament and the Apostle Paul of the New Testament, incorporating five of “God’s unchanging attributes: God is loving; God is eternal; God is omnipresent; God is faithful; and God is trustworthy.”

Contact Amy Gillette at 704-8476565, ext. 18, or agillette@idlewildbap tist.org for more information.

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‘Daughters of the King’ prayer gathering for women at Carmel Baptist

MATTHEWS – Carmel Baptist Church will host “Daughters of the King – a Monthly Evening Prayer Gathering” on Tuesday, July 21, from 7 to 8 p.m.

This regular, informal prayer session takes place on the third Tuesday of each month in the Carmel Prayer Room. Attendees do not have to sign up in advance to take part in the program.

Find more information at www.carmel baptist.org.

Carmel Baptist Church is located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Hot meals program for senior citizens

MINT HILL – People 60 years old and older who live in Mecklenburg County are invited to the county’s hot meals program at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church.

The program takes place weekdays beginning at 11 a.m. in the church’s Bigham Hall. Lunch is served at noon.

The church has an ongoing need for volunteers to work in the kitchen or deliver meals to the homebound. Find more information at the church’s website, www.philadelphiachurch.org, or call 704-573-2490 to register or volunteer.

Philadelphia Presbyterian is located at 11501 Bain School Road.

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MATTHEWS – Eastwood Forest Baptist Church will team up with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) next month to host a community blood drive.

The drive will take place Aug. 15, a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

All blood collected by CBCC benefits local patients. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 120 pounds.

Find more information and make an appointment to donate at www.cbcc.us.

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St. Luke Catholic collecting baby clothes for Colombia

MINT HILL – St. Luke Catholic Church’s Hispanic ministry is collecting baby clothes for Costurero Plenitud, a ministry for homeless mothers in Santa Marta, Colombia.

The mothers served by Costurero Plenitud – some as young as 12 years old – often have nothing to clothe their babies when they first reach out to the ministry, according to the church’s website.

Summer clothes for boys and girls are needed in newborn and 0 to 3 months sizes. Donors are asked to bring the items to the church on July 18 or 19.

The church’s Hispanic ministry will arrange shipment to Colombia. Find more information at www.stlukechurch. net.

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‘Children’s Day’ at Matthews Church of God

MATTHEWS – Matthews Church of God will host a “Children’s Day” event on Sunday, July 19, during the morning service.

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gold and listen to live music.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Mint Hill Farmers Market, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Lunch & Learn for Nonprofits This month’s event will focus on the “basics of grant writing” for area nonprofits. Cost is $15 and includes lunch and handouts. Register at www. jajnonprofitresource.com/events-news/.

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Casa Rita’s, 9727 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

Corn Roast 18 Sweet Visitors to the Matthews Community Farmers Market will be treated to a “delicious ear of freshly-roasted sweet corn, slathered with one of several gourmet butters” as part of the market’s Sweet Corn Roast, according to a news release. Special guest chef Joe Bonaparte, of the Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, will man the grill for the event.

9 a.m.; Matthews Community Farmers Market, 188 N. Trade St., Matthews

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Google: Beyond the Simple Search This class will teach adults and youth 12 years old and older the new and “exciting” features that Google offers, such as blogging, news, Google docs, calendar, finance and more. Register at www.cmlibrary.org.

6:30 p.m.; Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

A Beginner’s Guide to Selling on eBay Adults will learn how to set up an eBay.com account, as well as how to photograph, post, sell and track their items. Robin Bryan, a certified eBay specialist, will offer an eBay-created PowerPoint presentation on the subject, supplemented with personal tips and suggestions. Register at www.cmlibrary. org.

2 p.m.; Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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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

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.

Call 704-416-6600 to register.

6 p.m.; South County Library, 5801 Rea Road Maternity Center Tour The Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is offering a free tour of its maternity center to expectant mothers and one support person. The tour includes the family maternity center’s labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum areas. Policies on visiting, security and more will be discussed. Tourists should meet in the main lobby of Matthews Medical Center. Registration is required.

Call 704-384-4949 for more information or to register.

6:30 p.m.; Matthews Medical Center, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews

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Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 120 pounds. Make an appointment online at www.cbcc.us.

3 to 7 p.m.; Hawthorne’s Pizza, 7319 MatthewsMint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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The Black and White Theatre Company will perform the classic Shakespearean play, “Hamlet.” Set in a modern-day corporation, the story will utilize the characters from Shakespeare’s play, as well as the original Arden Shakespeare text. Tickets cost $8 and can be purchased at the door. Find more information at www.theblackandwhitetheatre.com.

7:30 p.m.; Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Calendar 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,” according to a news release.

9 a.m.; Matthews Community Farmers Market, 188 N. Trade St., Matthews Solutions 28 Surgical for Weight Loss

This seminar offers people the opportunity to learn more about surgical weight loss, find out whether they are candidates and discover which bariatric surgery might be best for them. The event is free, but registration is required.

Call 704-384-CARE to register 6 p.m.; Community Rooms A and B, Matthews Medical Center, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews Quest, 31 Learn, Play: Monopoly

Tournament Teenagers are invited to build negotiation and resource management skills through the Mint Hill Library Monopoly Tournament. This event is open to youth 12 to 18 years old. Register online at www.cmlibrary.org/programs/ programListing.asp.

10 a.m.; Mint Hill Branch Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Attendees also will discover ways to think about the photos they take, and how the photos tell the stories of a family. Register online at www.cmlibrary.org/programs/ programListing.asp.

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6 p.m.; Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill

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Battle of the Badges – Bloodmobile The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) will host this blood drive in downtown Matthews. All blood collected by CBCC benefits local patients.

Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 120 pounds. Make an appointment online at www.cbcc.us.

2 to 7 p.m.; Matthews Chamber of Commerce, 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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Frame by Frame: Having Some Fun with Film Making Join Will Davis, a film instructor with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, for an interactive look at how to make films. Learn how films are developed through script writing, rehearsing, producing, directing, editing and marketing. Refreshments will be served.

This event is open to adults and teens 12 years old and older. Register at www. cmlibrary.org/programs/programListing.asp.

2 p.m.; Matthews Branch Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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

7 to 8 p.m.; Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 3114 Fincher Farm Road, Matthews

13 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Silent Images Learn about and explore images from around with world with David Johnson, founder of Silent Images. The Matthewsbased nonprofit uses still images and video footage to tell stories of hope amidst oppression, hardship and poverty in across the U.S. and the globe. The event is open to adults and youth 11 years old and older.

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Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly 2015 GIRLS’ Soccer Super Team Ellie Deaver

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Providence’s Ellie Deaver ruled the roost in her final season with the Panthers. The senior midfielder, who will continue her soccer career with the Charlotte 49ers, scored 22 goals and dished out 11 assists this season to earn all-conference, all-region and all-state honors.

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Providence’s Lauren Ellis anchored the Panthers backline of defense from her center back position.

The junior, who is committed to Louisville, was named all-conference, all-region and all-state and limited opponents to just seven goals all season.

Molly McGarry

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Ardrey Kell

The Providence attack didn’t function the same with sophomore center midfielder Molly McGarry out of the lineup. The UNC-Wilmington commit overcame a strained hip flexor in time to help lead the Panthers to the NCHSAA 4A state championship game.

Ardrey Kell’s Lindsey Bish led the battle cry for the Knights. The center back, who signed with LeesMcRae College, was named team MVP, all-conference, Conference Player of the Year, all-region and all-state.

Perry Zollicoffer

Charlotte Latin

Charlotte Latin

Charlotte Latin’s Abbe McCarter soared out of the Hawks nest on a high note. The senior forward, who signed with Emory University, recorded 12 goals and 15 assists to help lead her team to a state championship crown, and earn all-conference, all-region and all-state honors.

Perry Zollicoffer was a key component to Charlotte Latin’s state title run. The senior midfielder, who signed with Davidson College, made a goal and six assists on her way to all-conference, all-region and all-state honors.

Lauren Lucas

Alina McCue stayed clear of the sophomore slump this season at Covenant Day. She scored 24 goals and dished 12 assists to earn all-conference and all-state honors.

Providence Day’s Lauren Lucas had a solid senior season.

She charged her way to nine goals, and helped her team reach the state championship game. Lucas, who was named to the all-state team, will continue her soccer career

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at Dartmouth College.

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Providence Day forward Carson Jones had an epic sophomore season. She scored a team-high 19 goals to earn all-state honors.

Leave it to Deaver Providence’s Ellie Deaver is the 2015 Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year “It’s weird,” Deaver said. “I don’t really think about it a lot. I remember being a freshman here, and being like, ‘I have four more years here to accomplish certain things.’ Our old coach (Timothy Long) used to tell me, ‘You can break records if you try hard.’

“Even before high school soccer I always loved soccer. I’ve never played another sport as much as I’ve wanted to play soccer.”

Deaver’s most fond memory from her time at Providence is being a part of the Panthers run to the state championship this season.

“I knew coming into the season, with the girls that were going to be on our team, if we don’t make it to the state championship I’ll be upset, because I know the talent we have is so good,”

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Providence’s Kate Hickson played a big role in the Panthers success this season. The Charlotte 49ers commit was named to the So. Meck 8 all-conference team.

Mary Elliot McCabe

Charlotte Latin

Charlotte Latin’s Mary Elliot McCabe made quite the splash as a freshman. The young forward scored 13 goals and dished out 14 assists to earn all-conference, all-region and all-state honors.

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Providence’s Ellie Deaver was in a class of her own this spring.

The Charlotte 49ers signee was dominant in her senior season with the Panthers, as she helped them advance to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A state championship game and finish with a 23-2-1 record.

Deaver scored 22 goals and dished out 11 assists this season to make the So. Meck 8 all-conference team, and earn all-region and all-state honors.

The soccer star also owns the school record for career goals by a whopping 15 goals.

Now, she’s the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year for the second year in a row.

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Deaver said. “We had the ability to make it to the state championship. We just had to want it.”

Providence coach Nathan Williams said Deaver’s teammates admired her. She’s not boisterous, but has a quiet confidence that complements her brilliance and physicality on the pitch.

“She’s a wonderful athlete and a wonderful girl,” Williams said. “She covers ground.

She strikes a good ball.

She wins balls in the air.

She wins 50-50.

She’s a good passer.

She can get by players with the ball. She Ben Doster/MMHW photo

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checks every box as far as being a first class high school player.

“She’ll go into tackles she’s not supposed to go into and come out OK. She’s got a wonderful athletic build for a soccer player. She’s able to play physical and to play with finesse and be technical. She’s a very well-rounded soccer player.”

Deaver doesn’t see herself as aggressive, but doesn’t shy away from using her body to win balls, make plays and to ultimately help her team win games.

Her legacy at Providence will be one to remember, and worthy for younger players to emulate after she helped to set a strong foundation for the future of the program. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Q&A with Country Day football coach Drew Whitman

by Ben Doster ben@matthewsminthillweekly.com

It’s been two months since Charlotte Country Day hired Drew Witman to succeed his father, Bob Witman, as the school’s next football coach.

Witman, a Country Day alum, takes the helm of a program looking for fresh energy after finishing with a 5-6 (1-2 CISAA) record and losing in the first round of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association.

He comes to Country Day after a one-year stint as Myers Park’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, as the Mustangs finished with a 5-7 (3-3 Southwestern 4A) record. Before his stop at Myers Park, he was the Buccaneer’s quarterbacks’ and cornerbacks’ coach.

Witman, who turns 28 years old on July 18, played quarterback at William Jewell College, a Division II college in Liberty, Missouri.

Witman sat down with Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly to discuss his transition, the upcoming season and more.

Was this like a homecoming for you?

It was a homecoming. It’s definitely a dream come true. I’ve grown up here. I’ve watched my father since day one put his heart and soul into this. I really lived it with

him, and just developed a love for this school and the tradition he continued here.

I went away to Myers Park and had an amazing year with a group of people over there that were so awesome. The kids were awesome, and it was tough to leave there. I thought this day would come, but it came a little sooner than I thought. When it was all said and done, I was definitely appreciative of the opportunity.

What do you think you gleaned most from being under your dad and coaching at Myers Park?

What side of the ball do you think you’ll focus on more?

I’ll be on the offensive side of the ball.

The best part about this whole process is the staff that I have. I inherited an amazing staff of not just good people, they’re great coaches. The most important part is the people they are.

They’re good. They’re teachers.

They’re coaches. They’re good, wholesome people, but they’re heck of football coaches too.

Are you going to make any changes?

Not a lot of changes.

There’s a balance between the late start I got and if it’s not broken don’t fix it.

The easiest transition for the kids is keeping things as similar as possible. That being said there are some things we will be doing differently on offense, a little bit differently on defense. For the most part for the kids’ sake, we want to keep a smooth, seamless transition into the summer, into the season. That’s what we’re looking for, but we’ll have some different tricks up our sleeve.

It was stuff I learned my whole life from him.

He’s a very loving, passionate person that cared so much for his kids, my brother and I, and my mom. He showed the same for his athletes. That’s why he worked so hard. He worked so hard at home and here just for his love of teaching and developing relationships. That’s what I got from him.

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What will be the base offense and the base defense you guys will operate out of?

We’ll be a spread offense. We’ve got a returning, third-year quarterback (Cole Bloomer) that will throw it around a little bit for us. We’ve got a good group of seniors, a good group of athletes, a good group of young linemen.

Defensively, we’ll be a 4-3 based team.

From an offensive standpoint we’ll try to throw it to set up the run.

Who are some guys that have surprised you?

I’ve been very pleased with our senior class. Coleman Mitchell comes to mind.

He’s a senior wide receiver and safety. The ability to lead verbally, communicating, because we’re learning new stuff all through the summer, so the verbal aspect of it is key.

He’s been great in the weight room, in his attendance.

John Donohue, he’s a big lacrosse guy, but he’s committed to football this summer.

Peter Pittroff, those guys have been a good for us. Cole Bloomer, Warren Holland [our] running back, so we’ve had a good group of kids that have stepped up to show the younger guys how things are supposed to happen.

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