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An unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement Colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reflects on 1960s-era fight for social justice by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Dirt moving along South Trade Street Town breaks ground on project, drivers to see increased activity by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Construction workers have begun moving dirt on the South Trade Street widening project, and drivers in Matthews should expect to see increased activity next month. Matthews held a ceremonial

groundbreaking for the project on Friday, Jan. 16, though work on the project began earlier this month. Town officials and staff; representatives from the North Carolina Department of Transportation; N.C. Rep. and Matthews resident Bill Brawley; and Rev. Ken Lyon, senior pastor of Matthews United Methodist Church, were among those attending. “Here we are, over 10 years later from the time we wanted to do something about (widening South Trade), and

we’re actually turning dirt and making the project become a reality,” Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said at the ceremony. The South Trade widening project first appeared on the town’s radar more than a decade ago. Matthews voters passed $5.5 million in streets bonds in 2004, and while the bonds weren’t attached to any specific project, widening South Trade Street was listed as a possibility. But as plans developed, town (see South Trade Street on page 10)

MINT HILL – It was 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Douglas Sr. was a student at the Interdenominational Theological Seminary and visiting the school library, when a chance meeting changed his life and, potentially, altered the course of American history. “We both happened to be in the library at the same time,” Douglas, now a resident of Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, said. “Somehow we struck up a conversation, and I got to know who he was.” The “he” Douglas was referring to is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Before meeting in the school library, Douglas didn’t know much about King beyond who he was. In the years that followed, Douglas, under King’s wing, became an integral part of the mid-20th century American Civil Rights Movement, eventually walking arm-inarm with King in a famous civil rights march in 1965. Meeting King inspired Douglas to join a student-formed organization, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which launched a series of nonviolent demonstrations in area stores and restaurants that refused to serve black customers. One of such demonstrations took place in an eating facility in Atlanta’s capitol building. “When we got there … we were talking about a strategy. We knew if our entire group marched in there at one time, (the restaurant) would (see Douglas on page 4)

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American Ebola survivor returns home by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Area women from the Charlotte Christian School community and beyond heard the brave story of Nancy Writebol, one of the first American survivors of Ebola, at a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church in south Charlotte. Writebol, an alumni parent and former employee of Charlotte Christian, contracted the disease while serving as a missionary in Liberia, which made her a household name last year. The mother of two boys discussed her journey with Ebola from when she was first diagnosed to when she was finally cured in September 2014. Despite the challenges, Writebol has taken on a positive perspective of her story. “You never know what God’s going to do with you,” she said. Writebol and her husband, David, had been serving as missionaries with Serving in Mission (SIM) USA. Nancy served as a nurse and hospitality coordinator, helping coordinate missionaries’ accommodations. The couple began serving in Liberia in early 2013. While there, Nancy served Ebola patients of western Africa, watching many fall victim to the disease. Nancy fell ill in summer 2014, and doctors diagnosed her with malaria, which was common in the area. After four days went by and her symptoms did not subside, doctors examined Nancy again and came back with a different diagnosis – Ebola. “All (doctors) could say was ‘Nancy, I’m so sorry,’” she said. But the missionary still held onto her faith even in a time

of turmoil. “God gave me such a great peace, and I told them that it’s going to be OK,” she said. There is no cure for Ebola, partially due to the infrequent number of deaths related to the disease and the limited amount of funds available for research, Nancy said, but serums are being developed to help combat symptoms and hopefully lead to a cure. Nancy ended up receiving three treatments of the seven courses in the entire world at the time. Phoenix Air flew her from western Africa to Emory in Atlanta, Georgia, where she said she experienced many “up and down” days. Throughout her time in the hospital, Nancy ministered to others about the “word of God.” Her sons and husband visited her in the hospital and read Biblical scriptures and prayed with her. “It was amazing we got to share with (the nurses and doctors at Emory) what God was doing,” Nancy said. Nancy and David today use her story to share their passion for Jesus Christ and their commitment to their faith. She believes her faith sustained her through her disease, despite never receiving “a sign” from God that she would survive, she said. “We always say, ‘God is good all the time and all the time, God is good.’ I often wonder, do we believe that? Even if I didn’t survive, I believe that God is good,” Nancy said. She urges families to minister to their children and share Biblical teachings the way she was ministered to as a child. “I want to challenge you all as mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers to hide God’s word in your heart and share it with anyone you come in contact with,” Nancy said. “Charlotte Christian is just a part of us. I worked there; our kids grew up there. I just think it’s so important that

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we remember that we need to teach Biblical truths to our children.” Nancy and David’s next journey takes them back to Liberia to help Ebola victims. David said they have a calling to serve others and to serve through Jesus Christ. “Our faith in God and his presence, and his sovereignty, and controlling, and guiding, and leading and all of that – what a privilege it is to be able to serve others and help others who are in most need,” David said. “We kind of think that’s the best way to live life other than living for ourselves and being comfortable all the time. People in the Third World are facing difficult times and everything, and to be a help and servant to them is the best way to live.” Nancy and SIM plan to start an Ebloa clinic for survivors of the disease, as joint problems and blindness often affect survivors even after they are cured. She also urges anyone who wishes to help Ebola patients to go to www.SIM.org to donate or learn more.

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immediately close down, and we wouldn’t get any kind of effective response,” Douglas said. “They asked me, being light skinned, if I would sort of go in first and see if they would serve me. If they served me, then the entire group would march in.” Douglas walked into the restaurant, grabbed a plate and his food, paid his bill and sat down in the cafeteria to eat. None of the restaurant employees batted an eye. When the rest of the group members marched into the restaurant, they were refused service. “We went directly to the telephone and called our attorney. The law representatives took it in hand, and a suit was filed,” Douglas said. That lawsuit, Douglas and Reynolds v. Vandenberg, made racial desegregation mandatory for all facilities at the Atlanta capitol building. The following years involved taking on a number of behind-the-scenes roles that helped pave the way for racial desegregation, both regionally and nationally. Douglas was assigned a pastoral appointment in Montgomery, Alabama, after graduating Interdenominational Theological Seminary in 1962. He continued civil rights work there, which included encouraging schools to respond to desegregation and urging Alabama’s black citizens to register to vote. He eventually became a part of a movement in Selma, Alabama, to recruit black voters. Douglas joined King and other civil rights activists in March 1965 for the

Selma to Montgomery March, during which he walked arm-in-arm with King. A famous photo captured the march, and Douglas became known as “the unidentified white man” due to his lighter skin complexion and a common misconception that he was Caucasian. Of all his involvements in civil rights activities, Douglas considers the Selma to Montgomery March as the most significant, as it led to then-President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. The act was created to enforce the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution more strictly, cracking down on racial discrimination in voting. “I might say that the Selma to Montgomery project achieved for this nation, for blacks and other minority groups, the greatest piece of legislation,” Douglas said. When reflecting on King, whom he worked with from time to time, Douglas refers to the revered leader as “jovial,” “good at cracking jokes” and someone who “had a good relationship with all of his staff.” Douglas also said that while King was committed to achieving racial equality in America, he was just as dedicated to ensuring his demonstrations did not include violence. “He really believed in the nonviolence method of achieving social justice in this country … and encouraged all of those who would be a part of his movement to be nonviolent,” Douglas said. “Those not willing to commit (to nonviolence) couldn’t be a part. That’s how serious he was, because he believed violence was not the answer.” Now 84 years old, Douglas lives at Clear Creek with his wife, Blanche, of 52 years. The couple has three children and nine grandchildren. Douglas said he’s grateful he was able to continue King’s work for decades after his death, and is pleased to know the United States has made significant progress in working to achieve equality among its citizens. And one of his favorite memories of King? “There was a statement where he said he would like to see the day when his little children would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their mind,” Douglas said. “… That was the greatest emphasis of his speech.” www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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MATTHEWS – Police in Matthews are looking for a suspect they say robbed a man while impersonating an officer. The incident happened on Saturday, Jan. 17, around 7 p.m. on CPCC Lane near Matthews Indian Trail Road, close to Central Piedmont Community College’s Levine campus. “The victim was on CPCC lane, pulled over by what was believed to be a police officer at the time,” Officer Tim Aycock, spokesperson for the Matthews Police Department, said. The victim was pulled over by what appeared to be an unmarked police car, in what he assumed was a traffic stop. The suspect then robbed the victim, taking his wallet and its contents, including $70 in cash, the victim’s debit card, Social Security card and driver’s license, according to the police report. The suspect is described as a white male, about 6-foot-1-inch tall and about 190 pounds, with dark hair and a moustache.

Aycock said the suspect was driving a white, circa-1997 Crown Victoria with a cruise bumper. The victim did not see any lights on top of the car, and only saw blue lights within the mount of the bumper. “The main thing we’re telling people is every (police) agency has an unmarked car; you can’t automatically think an unmarked car is a bad guy,” Aycock said. Still, police are urging drivers to exercise caution when a traffic stop seems shady. If drivers are suspicious, Aycock said, they should slow down, call 911 to verify the traffic stop is authentic, turn on their emergency flashers and wait to pull into a well-lit area. Drivers also should make sure an officer’s badge and patch on his uniform match – if they don’t, it’s a sign of foul play, Aycock said. “The unfortunate part is just about anybody can order this stuff online … but (these incidents are) very rare,” he said. “I can’t remember this ever happening in our area.” Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Matthews Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 704-847-5555.

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MATTHEWS – The town of Matthews has been named one of the newest Preserve America Communities, becoming the 30th North Carolina community to receive the designation. First Lady Michelle Obama announced the designation, which was awarded by the Department of the Interior to communities that “protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs,” according to a news release. The Matthews Historic Preservation Advisory Committee submitted the application in September 2014. The designation announcement letter highlights a number of preservation efforts, the release said, including the town’s restoration of the 1880s Massey-Clark House, which now functions as the Matthews Heritage Museum. “The town is honored and privileged to be awarded this national distinction that reflects our ongoing efforts to maintain the history of Matthews,” Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said in the release. The town’s most recent preservation effort occurred earlier this month, when the Matthews Board of Commissioners voted to historically designate and purchase the Outen Pottery property, located at 430 Jefferson St. The town will pay $270,000 to the CharlotteMecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission for the property, interest free over a period of five years.

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Free Medical Clinic is asking people to save the date for the nonprofit’s 10th annual golf tournament. The tournament is slated for April 27, a Monday, at Raintree Country Club in south Charlotte. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a driving range and lunch at 10:45 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The golf tournament is the Free Clinic’s largest annual fundraiser. The nonprofit provides free health care to uninsured and underinsured patients living in Mecklenburg and Union counties. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the tournament will go toward patient care, the release said. There also will be opportunities to sponsor, volunteer and donate. Contact Amy Carr at 704-841-8882 or acarr@ matthewsfmc.org for more information. Raintree Country Club is located at 8600 Raintree Lane in south Charlotte.

Community to celebrate retirement of Merle Norman owner

MINT HILL – The Merle Norman of Mint Hill will host a retirement reception for owner Susie Shoemaker on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The reception is open to the public. Shoemaker has headed up the Mint Hill cosmetic business for more than 20 years, and some consider her a staple in the Mint Hill community, according to a news release. People are encouraged to visit the business to share “fun memories,” and are welcome to bring their favorite memory of Shoemaker written down for inclusion in a scrapbook.

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MATTHEWS – Families with girls interested in playing softball are encouraged to join the Matthews Softball Association during one of its two “Try it Days.” The events, slated for Feb. 7 and March 7 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Matthews Elementary School, will offer an opportunity for girls 4 to 10 years old to try the sport for free. The program is specifically designed for girls who are interested in playing but not sure the sport is right for them, as well as those who might need a warmup before the season starts. “It will be a great time to check out the game, participate in some drills, run the bases, play some fun games and talk to coaches,” the association said in a news release. More information and registration for leagues, for players 5 to 16 years old, is available online at www.matthewssoftball.org. Contact Coach Lane Jones at lanejones@ gmail.com or 980-228-7598 with questions. Matthews Elementary is located at 200 McDowell Ave.

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Letters to the Editor In response to the article, “Matthews approves purchase of Outen Pottery,” in the Jan. 15 to 21 issue of MatthewsMint Hill Weekly: Editor, Regarding the purchase of the Outen Pottery structure and land for $270,000, I couldn't help but think about what monumental waste of money this is for our town. We live in the same neighborhood as this building, and we've walked around it several times. It's simply not worth saving. Outside of the Outen family, no one would miss a building that is only 60 years old and hasn't served a purpose in several years. The additional cost for “stabilization” will be a minimum of $21,000, and no one has discussed what the renovation costs and landscaping costs might be. You can assume this will cost the town of Matthews upwards of $400,000 for a 60-year-old kiln that is younger than my house with

very little appeal other than it's minor historical significance. What purpose will this building serve in the years to come? I don't know what else we could have done with this money, but how about updating the playground equipment at Stumptown Park so kids in the area have a better place to play? At least this is something our town residents can use and enjoy. After the town somehow managed to spend more than $70,000 on updating an already rustic farmers market entryway with a cold and closed-off brick one, I guess we shouldn't be surprised anymore by how the town spends money. –Julius Milani Matthews resident Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly accepts Letters to the Editor on timely, relevant issues. Letters should be 300 words or less and may be edited for space or clarity. Anonymous letters will not be accepted.

Police searching for suspect in Dunkin’ Donuts armed robbery MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect in a recent armed robbery. On Jan. 8, a Thursday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a man entered the Dunkin’ Donuts at 9005 E. Independence Blvd. and robbed the business at gunpoint. The suspect is described as a black male between 25 and 30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, medium to large build with a short haircut, according to a news release from Matthews Police dated Jan. 16. The suspect was wearing a light blue hoodie, blue jeans and tan, “Timberland-type” boots. Witnesses stated his nose was covered in “what appeared to be white sunscreen or makeup,” the release said, and he was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect was last seen running south in the parking lot toward East Independence Boulevard. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported, according to the release. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Matthews Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 704-847-5555.

The following people were arrested in Matthews between Jan. 12 and 18, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Dylan Jon Kinnemann, 3400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Driving while impaired; open container. Jan. 14 • Marilyn Alexander, 300 block of Crestdale Road: No operator’s license. Jan. 15 The following crimes were reported in Matthews between Jan. 12 and 18, according to the Matthews Police Department.

Property Theft • Radio Shack, 15000 E. Independence Blvd., suite A: Little Bits Deluxe Kit, synthesizer and bass kit, worth $618.97, stolen. Jan. 12 • 1300 block of Crescent Lane: Washer and dryer, worth $680 total, stolen. Jan. 13 • 2200 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $159.95 eyeglass frames stolen. Jan. 14 • 1500 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $30 in cash and leather wallet, wedding ring, credit cards, driver’s license, insurance card and passport, worth $278 total, stolen. Jan. 16 • 900 block of Park Center Drive: Bicycles and bicycle lock, worth $970 total, stolen. Jan. 16 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: $10 in beer stolen. Jan. 17 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $800 PlayStation 4 console stolen. Jan. 18 • JCPenny, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: Two rings, worth $84 total, stolen. Jan. 18 (see Crime Blotter on page 11)

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â&#x20AC;˘ Chen Fu Restaurant, 9623 N. East Independence Blvd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 97 â&#x20AC;˘ Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1909-A Matthews Township Pkwy. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 97 â&#x20AC;˘ Crown Point Elementary School (public school lunch), 3335 Sam Newell Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 99 â&#x20AC;˘ Subway, 3501 Matthews-Mint Hill Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 98 28227

â&#x20AC;˘ Bain Elementary School (public school lunch), 11540 Bain School Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 â&#x20AC;˘ Big Guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, 6914 MatthewsMint Hill Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 â&#x20AC;˘ Circle K, 7225 Albemarle Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 96.5 â&#x20AC;˘ Jimmieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 7024 Brighton Park Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 91 â&#x20AC;˘ Mint Hill Rock Store Bar-B-Q, 7032 Brighton Park Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 About the grades... Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90 percent, B for 80 to 89 percent and C for 70 to 79 percent. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70 percent.

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South Trade Street (continued from page 1)

commissioners were divided over the issue, with some voicing concerns about Matthews putting so much money into a statemaintained road. Commissioners reached an agreement in June 2013 to widen South Trade Street to four lanes, from just north of Matthews United Methodist Church to just beyond South Tradeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intersection with Chesney Glen Drive and the Matthews Athletic and Recreation Association (MARA) fields. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a project that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come without any controversy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was on life support a number of times,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said at the groundbreaking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came back from a planning conference a couple years ago, and it was dead as a doornail. But (after) a lot of conversation and a lot of discussion, and it was resurrected, and I was happy to say we got full support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 percent unanimous support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when we actually voted on the project.â&#x20AC;? The $5.2-million project will widen about a half-mile of South Trade, with the goal of providing traffic relief for the approximately 21,000 vehicles that drive the stretch of South Trade each day, the town has said. The project also aims to provide relief for residents of nearby neighborhoods, visitors to MARA and those attending activities at Matthews United Methodist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a lot of pride that I am here

today with you all saying that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re actually going to make progress for the town of Matthews, and maybe make traveling through Matthews a little bit more convenient for the people that live here and for the people that are trying to get through Matthews and get around Matthews,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said at the groundbreaking.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next? Drivers in Matthews should expect to see an increase in construction activity along the stretch of South Trade come February, town spokesperson Jen Thompson said. Sealand Contractors of Charlotte, the contractor heading up the project, chose to wait until after the holiday season to begin the first steps in the project, which have included clearing right of way and removing trees, followed by erosion control and silk fencing. Though Sealand has an â&#x20AC;&#x153;aggressiveâ&#x20AC;? project schedule, one of the goals during construction is to cause as little disruption as possible to those traveling South Trade, Thompson said. There will always be two lanes open during construction, one lane in each direction, and workers will not be in the road before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m., she said. However, drivers should expect some delays, as there could potentially be lane shifts or uneven pavement during the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Traffic might shift from one side to

another, there might be some uneven pavement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those things that make construction uncomfortable,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. Sealand hopes to wrap up the project by December, but the contract document allows an additional five months, so construction could continue through May 2016 if necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The contract document gets them through May of next year, so if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it (by December), itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no harm, no foul,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just have an aggressive schedule and want to stick to that, but we want to try to be realistic and realize stuff happens.â&#x20AC;? The following is a tentative schedule for the South Trade Street widening project, provided by Sealand and the town of Matthews: â&#x20AC;˘ January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clearing and grubbing project limits; storm drainage and begin widening South Trade Street, north of Fullwood Lane â&#x20AC;˘ February â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Continue widening South Trade, north of Fullwood; storm drainage on Fullwood; widening on Fullwood â&#x20AC;˘ March and April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Complete widening on Fullwood; pour curb and gutter and sidewalks on Fullwood and South Trade, north of Fullwood; storm drainage on South Trade, south of Fullwood; begin

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Home/Business Break-Ins • 13500 block of Five Gaite Court: $10 in damage to wall mirror and $300 in damage to walls when home broken into. Jan. 12 • 12700 block of Vinings Creek Drive: Samsung LCD 40-inch TV and Blu-ray DVDs, worth $515 total, stolen when home broken into, causing $400 in damage to front door. Jan. 16

delinquency of a minor. Jan. 13 • Ashley Renea Carringer, Publix, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Conspiracy to commit felonious larceny; contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Jan. 13 • Debra Rae Jackson, Publix, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Contributing to the delinquency of a minor; conspiring to commit felonious larceny. Jan. 13 • Joseph Charles Adam Key, Publix, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Order for arrest (driving with revoked license). Jan. 13

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Vehicle Break-Ins • 9600 block of Independence Boulevard: $50 book bag stolen when vehicle broken into, causing $150 in damage to window. Jan. 12 • 11300 block of East Independence Boulevard: $97 GPS stolen from vehicle. Jan. 13 • 1500 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $200 damage to front passenger window when vehicle broken into; nothing listed as stolen. Jan. 13 • 2100 block of Brandywine Drive: Check for $900 issued to victim and brown leather wallet, North Carolina operator’s license, Social Security card, credit and debit cards, briefcase and iPad, worth $730.07, stolen from vehicle. Jan. 18 • 2300 block of Mondavi Court: $200 GPS stolen from vehicle. Jan. 18

Drugs • Country Inn & Suites, 2001 Mt. Harmony Church Road: Soliciting prostitution; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of heroin. Jan. 15

Fraud • Sam’s Club, 1801 Windsor Square Drive: Fraud – credit card/automated teller machine. Jan. 12 • 2100 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Financial identity theft. Jan. 12 • 1700 block of Chambers Drive: Obtaining money/property by false pretense. Jan. 13 • IHOP, 9253 E. Independence Blvd.: Counterfeiting. Jan. 14

Vandalism • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, 10512 Idlewild Road: $1,000 damage to iron gate in vandalism incident. Jan. 18

Other • Sante Restaurant, 165 N. Trade St.: Stalking. Jan. 14 • Le Nails, 9623 E. Independence Blvd.: Armed robbery. Jan. 15 • 1400 block of Crescent Lane: Simple physical assault. Jan. 15 • 900 block of Brenham Lane: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle; communicating threats. Jan. 17 • CPCC Lane near Matthews Indian Trail Road: Robbery; simple physical assault; impersonating a police officer; use of blue lights on unpermitted vehicle. Jan. 17 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill, according to the Mint Hill Police Department. • Lisa Ann Moore, Publix, 6828 MatthewsMint Hill Road: Felonious larceny; conspiracy to commit felonious larceny; contributing to the www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

The following crimes were reported in Mint Hill between Jan. 13 and 19, according to the Mint Hill Police Department.

Property Theft • Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road: Three 24-packs of beer and one 36-pound bag of Purina Dog Chow, worth $74.96 total, shoplifted. Jan. 19

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Home/Business Break-Ins • 5200 block of Harris Trace Court: Blower, power head, edger, pressure washer, chainsaw, miscellaneous lawn trimmers, and miscellaneous edgers, worth $2,095 total stolen, and $200 in damage to shed door hinges in break-in incident. Jan. 13 • 6200 block of Danbrooke Park Drive: $300 in miscellaneous clothing stolen when home broken into. Jan. 13 • 11100 block of Sorrel Ridge Drive: Microwave, toaster, mini-refrigerator, stereo/CD player and six-foot fiberglass ladder, worth $450 total, stolen when building broken into, causing $806 in damage to building and door lock. Jan. 14 • 10900 block of Brandonwood Lane: $1,000 in damage to front door when home broken into; nothing listed as stolen. Jan. 19 • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: .45 caliber handgun and pump shotgun, worth $750 total, stolen when home broken into, causing $300 in damage to front entry door and jamb. Jan. 19

Vehicle Break-Ins • 3800 block of Martele Drive: Two pairs of sunglasses and garage door opener, worth $230 total, stolen when vehicle broken into. Jan. 13 • 7800 block of Pinewood Circle: Electronic mobile GPS and purses, worth $130 total, stolen when vehicle broken into. Jan. 18

Fraud • 7000 block of Golden Spike Drive: Identity theft. Dec. 26 (reported Jan. 14)

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run • 5400 block of Margaret Wallace Road: $3,300 in damage to interior structure of home (doors, walls and stove) in vandalism incident. Jan. 16

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Clear Creek to host fundraising night of fun by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Clear Creek Elementary School will kick off a night of family fun to help raise funds for teacher supplies and increase parent involvement. The Charlotte school, which draws students from Mint Hill, will host its first Carnival Night on Jan. 30, a Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. The nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds will be given directly to teachers to help purchase materials and supplies needed for their classrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know a lot of us right now are looking to build our classroom libraries,â&#x20AC;? said third-grade teacher and carnival committee chair Giulia Savona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some materials, such as in third grade, we have to do a biography unit, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the materials to put our children in small groups so they can work on the same biography. For me, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to look into. So, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll buy biography books and mystery books to help me for next year.â&#x20AC;? Teachers have raised funds in the past to increase technology in the classrooms with document cameras or for more books, but this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funds will go to what the teachers need in their classrooms. The carnival night will include various games, such as pin the nose on the snowman, large Jenga and cornhole, raffles, face-painting, and a dance party room and photo booth. Children who participate in games also will have the opportunity to win prizes. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faculty created all of the games with support from the PTA, and school faculty will run the Jan. 30 event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher-based and created by us, and I think the kids would love that,â&#x20AC;? Savona said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told (fellow teachers), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have fun. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s create the things that we need and take it from there.â&#x20AC;?

Savona, who is in her third year at the school, suggested a carnival last year to help raise funds for the school, but the school chose to host its annual dance event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Originally, the school does a dance. After the PTA came together after our fun run event here, they decided that maybe we need to start doing different events to get that out there, and maybe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more involvement,â&#x20AC;? Savona said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess involvement was low for (the) fun runâ&#x20AC;? where parents pledged money for the number of laps participants completed. The carnival committee hopes to attract more families to the event, as well as more parent participation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for (parents) to see how the teachers interact, how their children interact, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for them to be here just to simply see the building,â&#x20AC;? Savona said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of these parents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t here throughout the day to see how our building is run or how the teachers interact with their kids because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working. The only time theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here is for conferences, and you know how that goes â&#x20AC;Ś this is a good opportunity to come in and see smiling faces and people working together. I think they need to see that. All they see is the educational stuff, and they need to see the fun stuff too.â&#x20AC;? Savona hopes students also obtain greater social and

Giulia Savona is heading efforts for Clear Creek Elementaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Carnival Night. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo

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teambuilding skills through the carnival games and event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the social skills and the teambuilding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they need to work as a team. So, a lot of these games will be social skills and team-bonding,â&#x20AC;? Savona said. She also believes the funds raised at the carnival will help increase literacy skills in her classroom through purchasing more books. Savona often targets groups of students who need more literacy support and believes more materials that cater to different reading levels will help her reach her students more successfully. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen growth with her students with the materials she has, but hopes to continue making strides with greater materials. Most importantly to Savona, she feels the carnival will help connect teachers with their students in a different way through students seeing teachers in a recreational setting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the kids are hyped up, and I think it will be a good experience,â&#x20AC;? Savona said. Each family will need one admission ticket to attend the carnival. Tickets cost $10 during the presale and $15 at the door, and include four free games. Concessions and extra tickets for games will be sold at the event, and only cash will be accepted. Contact clearcreekpta@yahoo.com for more information.

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Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant teacher pens her story into female-centered anthology by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School English teacher Jordan Frederick has nestled her writing into an anthology that emphasizes powerful female characters. Frederick will have her short story, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Far as Jordan Frederick Death this Way,â&#x20AC;? (a title taken from a line in an Emily Dickenson poem) published in the Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters: Women in Sci-Fi & Fantasy Vol. 2, which will be available in May. Writing has always been the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion since she was young, which pushed her to pursue a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in English. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have notebooks full of strange short stories that I was writing when I was 5 (years old) that were ridiculous,â&#x20AC;? Frederick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really stop writing. It became more academic once I got into high school and college. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to branch into fiction a little bit because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I enjoy.â&#x20AC;? Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters, an anthology, was launched as a platform for creative women to showcase their work in a typically male-dominated genre, according to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Frederick enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy and knew some of the women involved in the first volume of the project, which helped her feel more comfortable submitting her work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really love the first anthology. I thought the stories they had were so diverse and different,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of (the stories) were highlighting these strong female characters, which is something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be reading more of.â&#x20AC;? The English teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story, which took her about a week and a half to write, follows an â&#x20AC;&#x153;angel of deathâ&#x20AC;? character that collects souls and has arrived at a nursing home, seeking an older woman. As she goes to collect the soul, the angel glimpses into the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and meets strong female characters along with way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wrote it inspired by my grandmother who passed away a few months ago. We all watched her deteriorate, and it was really a rough ending for her. Not that anything would have been good, obviously, but it was a really awful way to go, so I guess it was my way to rewrite that for her,â&#x20AC;? Frederick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The person (the angel) goes to collect is not my grandmother, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspired by her in www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

a way.â&#x20AC;? The teacher integrated powerful women throughout her story including a nurse whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked her way up the ladder from homelessness to a supervisor role, and the elderly woman the angel comes to collect, who inspired her children throughout her life. Frederick said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced through writing what she considers the typical doubts a writer has about his or her work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing to put out your story and to save that on your computer and keep it there and not let anyone else read it,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But to send it off, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be published, but to be read by an editor is a little bit terrifying.â&#x20AC;? The writer said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear back from the editors at Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters for a few months, but felt lucky to have a few of her friends, who she believes are good writers, read her work and provide feedback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very personal thing, to write. Then, to put your own writing into the world, even if everyone is telling you, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; you still doubt yourself,â&#x20AC;? she said. Frederick has used her literary success as an opportunity to share with her students at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant. She pursued teaching after earning her English degree and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what she desired to do. The writer ultimately followed in the footsteps of both of her parents, who became teachers later in life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I became interested in that I could use my passion for literature to do something for other people, which is what I ultimately wanted to do. I just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if it was teaching or something else,â&#x20AC;? the teacher said. She said her students didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know she was a writer until she told them her story would be published, which she said they found interesting. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used her experience to teach lessons about writing as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all of (the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) writing we try to have good, genuine writing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written to the best of our abilities, but our writing is a work in progress and that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to have multiple drafts,â&#x20AC;? Frederick said. The teacher has some advice for a budding writer and her students: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing to do is to write, to always be writing. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got an idea, write it down. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lose it, so put it on paper. Even if you think it sounds ridiculous, just write. The best thing you can do is put your thoughts out there, and then you can mold them and make them your own.â&#x20AC;? Find more information about the anthology at www. silenceinthelibrarypublishing.com.

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Crestdale Middle offers athletic outlets for both boys and girls MATTHEWS – Crestdale Middle School will offer several athletic opportunities this spring for both male and female students. Middle school girls can participate in Girls on the Run, a youth development program for girls that integrates running with a focus on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health, according to the school newsletter. Registered sixth- to eighth-grade girls will participate in interactive activities, such as running, playing games and discussing important topics like resisting peer pressure and making healthy decisions. Girls on the Run will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m., starting the week of Feb. 9, and will conclude with a celebratory 5K on April 25 or May 2. Contact Tammy Hawk at tammyr.hawk@ cms.k12.nc.us for more information regarding registration. Online registration will be available at www.gotrcharlotte.org. Crestdale boys can sign up for lacrosse by registering at www.spyasports.org/ content/lacrosse_boys-spring-2015-crestdale-ms. Registrants will not be required

to pay the $300 registration fee until the team is set, the newsletter said. Now in its fourth season, the program welcomes participants who have never played previously. There will be no tryouts or cuts unless the school has more than 24 players. Practices start on Feb. 9, a Monday, and will be held Mondays through Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Matthews Elementary School, located at 200 McDowell Ave. Contact Jill Davenport at jilldavenport69@ hotmail.com, for more information. Tryouts for soccer, baseball and track also are coming up soon. Students wishing to participate must have a current sports physical, concussion form and completed proof of insurance form on file at the school. Forms can be found at www. cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/814984crestdalemiddleschool. Physicals will not be offered at the school this year. Children who tried out for fall or winter sports should have all necessary forms on file, but the physical may be expired. Soccer and baseball tryouts will be from Feb. 23 to 25, Monday through Wednesday, from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. Students are asked to bring the proper attires for their respective sport and a T-shirt coaches can write on. Contact Andrew Cambruzzi at Andrew.cambruzzi@cms.k12.nc.us, for more information. Crestdale Middle is located at 940 Sam Newell Road.

CPCC scholarship night coming in March Central Piedmont Community College is having its popular scholarship night and parent information session again this year. The parent information session will review details and steps for students to enroll in the college connection program. The program offers early, priority registration and personalized guidance through the enrollment process. Students can register at their high school for CPCC classes in March or April, but tuition will not be due until July. Speakers from financial aid also will discuss financial options and scholarships, among other topics. Two sessions will be held in March: March 10 at the Cato campus, located at 8120 Grier Road in Charlotte, on the basement level of Cato II building at 6 p.m.; and March 12 at the Levine campus, located at 2800 Campus Ridge Road in Matthews, in room 2150 of Levine building 1, at 6 p.m. SECU Foundation to offer scholarship for high school senior The State Employees Credit Union Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship will award a four-year college scholarship to a graduating senior at each traditional public high school and two charter high schools in North Carolina. Each traditional public high school in

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North Carolina will receive a $10,000 scholarship for one student, amounting to $2,500 per year. Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade-point average when applying for the “People to People” Scholarship, as well as exemplify leadership, integrity and commitment of service, according to a news release from the SECU Foundation. High school seniors must apply through their respective school’s counseling services. Visit www.ncsecufoundation.org/ scholarships.html for more information about the scholarship. Parents can explore charter school options at fair Area parents can learn more about dozens of local charter schools on Jan. 29, a Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn – University, located at 8520 University Executive Park Drive in Charlotte. Teachers and student leaders from 25 North Carolina charter schools will be on hand to provide parents with more information and application instructions, according to a news release. The North Carolina Public Charter Schools Association will host the event to help serve, represent and advocate for the interests of the schools and their children, parents, educators and staff, the release read. Contact Aletha Buck at aletha@ ncpubliccharters.org for more information about the fair.

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Kelly Massaro didn’t always realize her daughter, Paolina, was musically gifted. “When Paolina was a baby, she had colic and screamed all the time,” Massaro said. “Now I know she was trying to sing.” As a tween, young Paolina Massaro enjoyed choir and competitive chorus. She tried out for “American Idol” at 16 years old and made it through several rounds, but fell short of the one filmed for broadcast. “The producers of the show said she had a beautiful voice, but that she just wasn’t ready,” said Kelly Massaro. Paolina, trained in traditional vocal performance, lacked stage presence for the kind music she wanted to perform. Then, they found Connie Cooper and Ballantyne School of Music. Ballantyne School of Music has helped Paolina Massaro, now 19 years old, hone her craft through years of lessons and coaching. Cooper connected Massaro with other female musicians who formed the all-girl rock band, The Reason You Stayed. Things have happened quickly for the group; they opened for LeAnn Rimes at the 2014 Charlotte Pride Festival and will release a demo this year. Kelly Massaro believes there is no better place for musicians with special promise. She has watched her daughter blossom at Ballantyne School of Music and hopes Paolina makes it big. “Connie provided that place where Paolina could feel supported and nurtured,” Kelly Massaro said. In addition to rock ‘n’ roll preparation and performance, Ballantyne School of Music offers instruction and resources for musicians of all ages, expertise and genre. The foundation of the school has been private lessons in anything from songwriting to voice, guitar, traditional strings and more.

“There is so much to developing a musician,” said Cooper, who personally helps her patrons customize their music learning experience. “Do they need theory? Are they preparing for a college audition?” Over the past several months, Ballantyne School of Music has become the first school in the Carolinas authorized to teach Yamaha Music Classes. Especially effective for teaching younger children, Yamaha starts with group experiences that motivate children to develop ensemble skills and cooperation in a supportive environment with parental participation. Children sing, move to music and play rhythm to learn the basics. Yamaha Music Classes give children the foundation they need to choose what appeals to them when they mature physically and mentally, rather than focusing on one instrument or style. The first Yamaha Music Classes will begin the week of Feb. 1. Cooper will offer free trial classes on Jan. 31, a Saturday, but registration is required. Find more information at www. ballantyneschoolofmusic.com. Though Ballantyne School of Music is an authorized Yamaha instrument dealer, Cooper specializes in offering boutique brands that are hard to find elsewhere as “the music scene of Charlotte.” Musicians can pick up strings, straps, cables and smaller items, in addition to merchandise and CDs from local bands like The Reason You Stayed. “Supporting local musicians is paying it forward,” Cooper said. Cooper also organizes “jam sessions” where students have the chance to play in professional venues like Amos’ SouthEnd and the Visualite Theatre in Charlotte. Cooper organizes participating students into bands that perform live in front of an audience with lights, sound and all the professional accoutrements. “They learn what it’s like to play to a full house … and sometimes not,” Cooper said.

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Cooper understands “the business” first hand. She attended the University of Massachusetts for business administration, but met a lot of musicians and joined a band. As a “serious hobbyist,” she performed at weddings and special events. After college she launched a career in credit card banking that ultimately left her unfulfilled. “I did very well for myself, but that’s not what it’s about anymore,” Cooper said, adding she found purpose in educating musicians and opened her instruction business in early 2011. Her experience and formal training in finance and customer service has served her well. She developed her business by building a solid reputation on quality instructors. She moved into the Ballantyne Corners shopping center, on the second level within the Ballantyne Arts Center. Though she isn’t affiliated with the YMCA, she offers reciprocal discounts to their members. Ballantyne School of Music recently expanded into adjacent space on the second floor and is more than 250 students strong. Cooper believes there’s a place for everyone at Ballantyne School of Music. “Hundreds of people start lessons each year for different reasons,” said Cooper. “My focus is on finding the things that keep those students interested, excited and invested.”

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‘Widgets and Thing-a-ma-Jigs’ exhibit opens at Matthews Heritage Museum MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum debuted its latest rotating exhibit, “Widgets and Thinga-ma-Jigs: An Exhibit of the Mostly Unknown,” on Saturday, Jan. 17. The exhibit features objects the average person might not be able to identify, such as tools from the past including a potato ricer, wool rug punch, ice shaver and glove stretcher. The items featured in “Widgets and Thing-a-ma-Jigs” are on display without labels in order to challenge visitors to guess what the items were used for. The museum, however, provides a key with a description of each item and how it was used. “These items, as well as others on display, were once used on a regular basis in the home or business. We hope (visitors) can learn about some of these tools of yesteryear and come to recognize some useful utensils with which our ancestors were familiar,” the museum said in a news release. “… This is an excellent exhibit for school children, home schoolers, Scouts and senior groups.” People who guess all items correctly will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a free membership to the Matthews Historical Foundation for one year. The membership will include free admission to the museum, among other benefits, the release said. “Widgets and Thing-a-ma-Jigs” will remain on display through April 18 and can be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation. The museum is open Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $4 for adults, $2 for visitors 11 to 17 years old and is free for children 10 years old and younger. Find more information at www. matthewsheritagemuseum.org, or call 704-708-4996. The museum is located at 232 N. Trade St. MAG announces 2015 meeting schedule MATTHEWS – The Matthews Artists Guild recently announced its meeting schedule for 2015 and kicked off the season with its first meeting of the year on Jan. 13. MAG hosts monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the McDowell Arts Center. The events www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Mint Hill Arts town hall exhibit currently on display MINT HILL – Visitors to the Mint Hill town hall can view Mint Hill Arts’ current town hall exhibit. Mint Hill Arts hosts four seasonal exhibits at town hall each year. Find more information at www.minthillarts. org, or call 980-226-5532. The Mint Hill town hall is located at 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane. Carolina Voices to hold auditions Jan. 24 for MainStage Choir CHARLOTTE – Carolina Voices, Charlotte’s volunteer choral arts organization, will hold auditions for its MainStage Choir on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. Auditions will be held in Shalom Hall at Myers Park Baptist Church. Singers who wish to audition are encouraged to visit the Carolina Voices website’s audition page, www.carolinavoices.org/ auditions, to learn more about what is expected during auditions, as well as expectations for Carolina Voices members. Audition appointments are required. Those wishing to audition can sign up online or by calling 704-374-1564. The next show for the Carolina Voices MainStage Choir, “In the Groove: Music that Gets You Movin’!,” is scheduled for May 15 and 16, a Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at Spirit Square’s McGlohon Theater in uptown Charlotte. More information about additional Carolina Voices performances is available on the organization’s website. Myers Park Baptist is located at 1900 Queens Road.

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Calendar 1.22.15 Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. Business After Hours

1.24.15 Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunswick Stew and Bake Sale

1.27.15 Tuesday 6 p.m. Weight Loss Seminar

The Matthews Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event at the newly renovated Carolina Cinemas Charlotte. The event will include networking, beverages and appetizers. Find more information at www.matthewschamber.org.

The Matthews United Methodist Church Youth Choir will host a Brunswick stew and bake sale, with proceeds going to help the youth choir offset the costs of its summer tour. Tickets for the sale cost $10 per quart of stew and can be purchased on the day of the event, while supplies last. Call 704-847-6261 or visit www. matthewsumc.org for more information.

The Novant Health Matthews Medical Center will host a free seminar, “Surgical Solutions for Weight Loss.” People who attend the seminar can learn if they are a candidate for surgical weight loss and which bariatric surgery might be best for them. Registration is required. Call 704-384-CARE for more information or to register.

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1.23.15 Friday 2 p.m. Learn, Connect, Play: Gaming Teens are invited to recruit their friends to visit the Matthews Library and play video games while also developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Find more information and register online at www.cmlibrary.org/programs/programListing.asp. Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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1.24.15 Saturday 3 to 4:30 p.m. Women of the Bible presentation St. Luke Catholic Church’s Adult Ed program will host a special presentation, “Women of the Bible: Some Women Who Changed the Course of History,” featuring Susan Brady. Light refreshments will be served during the event. Brady has a master’s degree in Biblical studies from Providence College and has spent more than 40 years teaching the Bible to audiences of various configurations, according to a news release. She’s also hosted days of prayer, parish retreats and talks on Biblical subjects. St. Luke Catholic calls Brady’s enthusiasm for the Bible “infectious,” and Brady will speak about some of the many women in the Bible “who, at critical junctures, acted to help reveal God to their people,” the release said. Email Ann Helms at adulated@stlukechurch.net for more information. St. Luke Catholic Church, 13700 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

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Calendar 1.29.15 Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. Annual January After Hours at Beantown Tavern

1.31.15 Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sridaiva Yoga Workshop with Rich Fabio

Representatives from local businesses and nonprofits are invited to attend the Matthews Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours at Beantown Tavern in downtown Matthews. There is no cost to attend the event, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP to 704-847-3649. Find more information at www. matthewschamber.org.

This workshop is designed for people of all levels. Sessions will include Sewing New Seeds (from 10 a.m. to noon) and The Roots (2 to 4 p.m.). Individual sessions cost $45, and the entire workshop costs $65. Register online at www.matthewsfun.org, or call 704-321-7275.

Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St., Matthews 1.29.15 to 1.31.15 Thursday to Saturday 7 p.m. Mint Hill Middle presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ Mint Hill Middle School will present its stage production of “The Little Mermaid.” All shows will take place at 7 p.m. in the Mint Hill Middle cafeteria, and tickets cost $7 and can be purchased at the door. Concessions will be sold during intermission for $1, and DVDs will be available for purchase for $15. Call the school at 980-343-5439 for more information. Mint Hill Middle School, 11501 Idlewild Road, Mint Hill 1.30.15 Friday 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. An Afternoon With Henry Fonda: “12 Angry Men” The Matthews Library will host another “page to screen” experience this month. The event will feature a presentation on the life and works of Henry Fonda, the star of the Academy-Award winning 1957 movie “12 Angry Men.” Participants can view the movie, and refreshments will be served after the presentation. Participants can register at www.cmlibrary.org; however, registration is limited. Contact Rosanna Losee at 704-416-5000 or rlosee@cmlibrary.org for more information. Community Room, Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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Boys Basketball Stats POINTS

Name Trey Phills RaeQuan Scott Zaqwaun Matthews Kamil Chapman Parker Julian Shawn Morrison Grant Williams Grant Hedberg Dalen Dotson Keyon Wesley Devon Dotson Khayleb Connelly Remele Everett-Hicks Orlando Robinson Josh Howard Jaylen Thompson

School Charlotte Christian Butler Myers Park South Meck Charlotte Latin Grace Academy Providence Day South Meck Providence Rocky River Providence South Meck Carmel Christian Butler Providence Day Grace Academy

rebounds Name Grant Hedberg Jaylen Thompson Jah’ lil Carter Josh Freund Quadrian Jamison Mac Brydon Joe Scibelli Josh Howard Daniel Jones Drake Deiuliis Parker Julian Luiz Machado Zaqwaun Matthews Rhyle Scott Grant Williams Remele Everett-Hicks Steven Santa Ana Trey Phills

School South Meck Grace Academy Butler Ardrey Kell South Meck Carmel Christian Charlotte Catholic Providence Day Charlotte Latin Providence Charlotte Latin Providence Myers Park Ardrey Kell Providence Day Carmel Christian Ardrey Kell Charlotte Christian

assists Name Tireq Marrow Seth Davis Cole Klaren David Hermann RaeQuan Scott Caleb Jordan Josh Brodowicz Trey Phills Dalen Dotson Bill Robertson Jalen Blakeney Shawn Morrison Steven Santa Ana Grant Williams Devon Dotson Kamil Chapman Orlando Robinson

School Rocky River Ardrey Kell Grace Academy Charlotte Latin Butler Charlotte Latin Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Christian Providence Myers Park South Meck Grace Academy Ardrey Kell Providence Day Providence South Meck Butler

steals Name Devon Dotson Trey Phills Jalen Blakeney Cole Klaren Chaz Raye Tireq Marrow

School Providence Charlotte Christian South Meck Grace Academy Providence Day Rocky River

Games 14 18 15 14 18 16 21 6 16 15 16 14 10 18 21 16

Points 23.5 21.4 18.9 17.9 17.6 17.6 17 16.5 16 15.6 15.4 15.4 15.4 14.9 14.1 14.1

Games Rebounds 6 15 16 11.5 18 9.1 17 8.2 14 7.7 7 7.7 15 7.6 21 7.4 18 7.3 16 7.3 18 6.8 16 6.8 15 6.8 17 6.6 21 6.5 10 6.5 17 6.4 14 6.2

Games Assists 15 4.8 17 4.6 16 4.2 18 4.1 18 4.1 18 3.4 15 3.2 14 3.1 16 3.1 15 3 14 2.9 16 2.9 17 2.8 21 2.7 16 2.7 14 2.6 18 2.6

Games 16 14 14 16 21 15

Steals 2.9 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.2 2.2

Rydeiah Rogers Chanin Scott Hannah Billiard Janelle Bailey Jaiden Mason Meghan Fleury Carrie Eberle

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Trey Phills Kadeem Harry Lee Houck Josh Howard RaeQuan Scott Marcus Thomas Jonathan Hicklin Steven Santa Ana Khayleb Connelly Kamil Chapman Arthur Labinowicz Keyon Wesley

Independence Myers Park Providence Day Butler Independence Rocky River Ardrey Kell South Meck South Meck Butler Rocky River

blocks Name Grant Williams Grant Hedberg Quadrian Jamison Arthur Labinowicz Jah’ lil Carter Joe Scibelli Christian Taylor Nick Goble Drake Deiuliis Tyrek Haywood Jonathan Hicklin

School Providence Day South Meck South Meck Butler Butler Charlotte Catholic Independence Myers Park Providence Rocky River Rocky River

18 15 21 18 18 15 17 14 14 18 15

2.1 2.1 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

Games Blocks 21 2.4 6 2.2 14 2.2 18 2.2 18 1.9 15 1.8 18 1.8 15 1.5 16 1.4 15 1.2 15 1

Name Kiera Dowell Claudia Dickey Quiera Gilmore Stepahnie Ferraro Aja Stevens Michaela Daniels Meredith Harris Kennedy Boyd Garlea Patton Sarah Billiard

Name Janelle Bailey Erin Whalen Sarah Billiard Fairen Sutton Ariana Nance Kerstie Phills Aliyah Mazyck Chanin Scott Cydne Pennington Kobe Leigh Caroline Dennehy Claudia Dickey Michaela Daniels Ali Fitch Carrie Eberle Jordan Muhammad

School Providence Day Providence Day Covenant Day Butler Rocky River Charlotte Christian Myers Park Myers Park Charlotte Latin Butler Charlotte Christian Charlotte Latin Providence South Meck Charlotte Catholic Ardrey Kell

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Name School Sarah Billiard Covenant Day Chi-Chi Maduegbunam Providence

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Games 20 20 18 17 18 15 10 12 12 13 19 12 15 10 17 15

Points 18.7 17.7 16.1 15.8 15.8 15.6 15.1 14.4 14.3 13.2 13.1 12.4 12.1 12 11.3 11.1

Games Rebounds 18 14 15 10.8

12 12 18 20 15 15 17

10.5 10.5 8.5 8.2 8 7.9 7.8

School Charlotte Latin Charlotte Latin Ardrey Kell Charlotte Catholic South Meck Providence Charlotte Christian Providence Day Charlotte Christian Covenant Day

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After dropping four games in a row to finish out 2014 and start the new year, the Covenant Day girls basketball team is back on track. On Jan. 13, the Lions earned their first win since Dec. 20 in a tight 37-36 win over Charlotte Christian. On Jan. 16, the Lions outscored Charlotte Country Day 19-6 in the first quarter and went on to earn a much-needed win, 61-30. Junior forward Erica VanDusen scored a career-high 22 points in the win over the Knights, shooting 75 percent from the floor. Sophomore guard Sarah Billiard added 21 points in the win and made it a double-double with a teamhigh 13 rebounds. She added five assists, two steals and a blocked shot in the win. The Lions improved to 11-8 with the win and are 2-0 in conference play. They host Providence Day (16-3, 2-0) on Jan. 23.

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The Providence Day girls basketball team had no problem handling Charlotte Latin on Jan. 16, as the Chargers limited the Hawks to just one point in the first quarter, five points in the second and third quarters and two points in the final quarter. The Chargers went on to win, 53-13, after several starters were benched after the second half. Sophomore Janelle Bailey scored a game-high 22 points in the win, shooting 63 percent from the floor. Bailey also recorded a game-high seven rebounds and three blocked shots. Freshman Kennedy Boyd played big minutes in the win and added nine points, three assists and three steals. The Chargers are now 16-3 on the season and 2-0 in conference play. Theyโ re riding a six-game winning streak, having not lost since Dec. 30, when they fell to nationally-ranked Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, Va.). The Hawks fell to 9-6 and 1-1 in conference play. The Chargers travel to Covenant Day on Jan. 23; Charlotte Latin travels to Cannon.

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