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Volume 8, Number 7 • Feb. 12 to 18, 2015

A beacon in the darkness

Community cleanup Business owners help people move forward after tragedy hits

by Ryan Pitkin ryan@matthewsminthillweekly.com

The Matthews-Mint Hill chapter of Inner Wheel designs and delivers handmade pillows to Novant Health Breast Center to support women with breast cancer. See Crystal O’Gorman’s story on page 3. Crystal o’Gorman/MMHW photo

MINT HILL – After completing their first year in a career that has changed their lives, members of a local family said they have “no regrets” about starting a crime scene cleanup business that serves North Carolina from its Mint Hill office.

Marcel and Lynda Schrijvers, two former nurses from Europe who met while caring for patients in Saudi Arabia, decided about two years ago to begin helping people affected by traumatic events in a different, less traditional way.

The Schrijverses launched their own franchise in January 2014 with Bio One, a sanitation, disinfection and decontamination company.

The Schrijverses are certified to deal with cleaning up situations many people hope to never come across in their lifetime. Their franchise (see Bio One on page 4)

Eye on

Introducing our monthly ‘Eye on Development’ feature series!

Development

by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

This week, we take a look at up-and-coming Cheval in our new Eye on Development series.

See Josh Whitener’s feature on page 11. Photo courtesy of Joan Barnes

Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s new monthly feature series, “Eye on Development,” includes stories focusing on emerging or growing communities, neighborhoods and subdivisions in Matthews and Mint Hill.

“Eye on Development” stories run alongside our monthly listing of area homes sold, included in the second issue of each month.

Email news@matthewsminthillweekly. com to recommend a community for our “Eye on Development” series. Learn more about Cheval, our first featured community on page 11.

INDEX: Scores, 5; News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Home Sales, 10; Education, 12; A&E, 16; Calendar, 18; Sports, 20; Classifieds, 23

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Inner Wheel of Matthews-Mint Hill serves community, builds friendships

by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Fourteen women from the Inner Wheel Club of MatthewsMint Hill gather pink, polka dot and floral printed fabric on Tuesday afternoon at Christ Lutheran Church on Providence Road.

Working together they sew, stuff and pin their heartfelt support onto breast cancer pillows for the Novant Health Breast Center.

“Since 2013, we’ve sewn and delivered over 200 pillows to Novant Health Presbyterian Breast Center in Matthews and Uptown,” Anna Moore, Inner Wheel of Matthews-Mint Hill president and district chair, said.

Ellen Burton, a resident of The Heathers in Matthews, first told the club about the breast cancer pillows after receiving one herself, just before having a lumpectomy in June 2012.

“It was wonderful to get one,” Burton said. “… (The doctors) take the lymph nodes out, so the pillows give support and keep you from putting strain on the stitches.”

Former national and chapter president Miriam Fisher felt moved by the emotional and physical representation of the breast cancer pillows. Fisher, a 77-year-old Crown Colony resident, said, “We can do this,” and created the pattern for the club’s first pillow by measuring Burton’s in 2012.

The club members have worked together and individually ever since to continue creating and delivering the breast cancer pillows.

Kay Lackey, nurse navigator at Novant Health Breast Center in Uptown, said staff members feel honored to pass along these pillows to their patients.

“On the day of surgery, (the patients) are rushed here and there … and this is often the moment when they feel cared for, receiving beautiful handmade pillows. It’s quite a special moment,” she said.

Kathy Goforth, 61 years old, works in Patient Relations at Novant Health Breast Center. Goforth, who lives in northeast

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Charlotte, joined the Inner Wheel of Matthews-Mint Hill in the fall of last year, because she was inspired by the club’s service and commitment to women with breast cancer.

“At least one or two (breast cancer) surgeries happen every day (at Novant Health Breast Center in Uptown),” Goforth said “… we have a breast cancer pillow shortage, and I am excited to start helping.”

The breast cancer pillow project is just one of many service commitments made by the Matthews-Mint Hill club.

Club president Moore said the group recently raised $1,075 from holiday gift basket raffles. Club members collectively agreed to donate 100 percent of the money to Inner Wheel Foundation U.S.A., Matthews Rotary Club, Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care, Lily Pad Haven, Children’s Home Society, McClintock Middle School’s McPIE program and Habitat for Humanity of Matthews. They also committed to a clothing drive for Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter in Union County, and plan to volunteer during Blessed Assurance’s charity golf tournament in April.

Club member Diane Bonéy talked about the impact McClintock’s program had on struggling students. McPIE is a program adopted by Christ Lutheran Church that serves meals, donates resources and provides transportation to church services for McClintock families in need.

“You don’t know how much, even years later, these organizations are changing lives,” Bonéy said.

The Inner Wheel of Matthews-Mint Hill, founded in 1994, is a chapter of Inner Wheel U.S.A – a women’s organization originally created for the wives of rotary members who were interested in building friendships, community service and fostering international understanding. They commit hundreds of hours every year to helping local nonprofits that serve women and children, while also forging sisterly bonds that last a lifetime.

“It’s an outreach – to help the community and each other,”

Inner Wheel Club of Matthews-Mint Hill met at Christ Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Club members celebrated Founders Day, sewed breast cancer pillows and planned service commitments and financial contributions for the year. Crystal O’Gorman/MMHW photo

Fisher said.

Find more information about Inner Wheel U.S.A. at www. innerwheelusa.com/. People interested in joining Inner Wheel of Matthews-Mint Hill can email Moore at mooremom85@gmail. com.

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To the Schrijverses, however, it’s all in a day’s work. They see their jobs as a continuation of a life spent helping people in distress. “With our nursing background, we’re used to helping people,� Lynda, who hails from England, said. “When someone suffers a murder or suicide in their family, it’s the worst day of their lives. We’re here to help them recover from that. It’s a caring job. Not in the traditional sense, like nursing. It’s still a job of caring for people.�

Marcel, originally from Belgium, said he and his wife’s former career made for a nice transition into what they do now. “We can deal with the situations,� he said. “We have always looked after patients, we have cleaned patients, we have nursed people, we have dealt with all sorts of different emergency situations.�

The Schrijverses both worked as nurses for 25 years. After meeting in Saudi Arabia, they moved to England and started their own businesses outside of the medical field. They visited the U.S. many times and had always wanted to start a business here. After visiting Charlotte for a real estate conference in 2003, they fell in love with the people and community, and were finally able to relocate to the area in 2008. “We go to the supermarket, and everybody is talking to each other,� Lynda said. “If you’re walking anywhere, people wave at you and say, ‘Hello,’ and they don’t know you from Adam. That was the big attraction. “Having been here almost seven years, I have to say, what we saw 12 years ago is still alive and well today. The people really are as friendly as we thought they were going to be.�

The Schrijverses’ son, Gregory, made the move with his parents just as he was entering high school. He attended Rocky River High School, where he met Erin, whom he has been married to for two years.

Erin and Gregory both play integral roles in the business; Gregory divides his time

between Bio One and his job at Discount Tire, while Erin is a full-time Bio One employee, working on jobs and running public relations for the company. “The family aspect is great. We all know each other’s strengths and weaknesses,�

Lynda said. “We all know what this job demands, and we are there to help each other. None of us treat it is as a job. This is a way of life.�

The Schrijverses weren’t sure how their son would react to their new business idea when they introduced it in 2013. To their surprise, Gregory was intrigued by the idea and eager to learn about the profession. “I thought it was different,� Gregory said. “I didn’t know that it was a career that actually existed. I found it interesting, and also a bit strange.�

One reason everyone jumped on board so quickly was the therapeutic nature of the work, which the average person might not experience first hand until they become involved with the job.

As an example, the Schrijverses use the story of one client whose life was turned around by the family’s services.

The client was a disabled military veteran whose depression resulting from the loss of her dog led to a lack of home maintenance that eventually made her life unmanageable.

The bathtub was filled with dirty dishes, and no counter surface was left exposed, all covered with clutter and dirt. The Bio One team got to work and helped de-clutter the house.

When the job was finished, the woman lied down and cried tears of relief. She has since adopted a service dog and is doing well, Lynda said. “We’re not there to make judgments,�

Lynda said. “Whatever happens to cause these people to have these problems, that’s not for us to be concerned with. To us, it’s just great that they’re able to see past it and want to move on.�

For Marcel, as well, it’s helping people move forward with their lives that makes him proud to go to work every day. “It’s a job that not everyone can do,� he said. “It’s not just the aspect of the cleaning. It is the human aspect of it. That is most important, and then the cleaning comes with it.�

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations in Matthews and Mint Hill between Feb. 2 and 8.

• Hinsons Drive In, 12420 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • McDonald’s, 9607 E. Independence Blvd. – 100 • Pizza Hut at Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd. – 100

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• Hinsons Drive In, 12420 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 Violations included: Employee entered the bar area and served drinks without washing hands; no paper towels at kitchen hand sink; both stem thermometers had buildup; unapproved refrigerator/freezer unit in use; one refrigerator and ice machine outside women’s restroom not working; handles on beer coolers, preparation cooler gaskets and rusty preparation cooler shelves needed repair; buildup on tops and sides of equipment, shelving inside refrigerators and beer coolers; employee toothbrush on threecompartment sink drainboard.

• Harris Teeter, 7036 Brighton Park Drive Deli – 98.5 Meat/Seafood – 97.5 Produce – 99 Starbucks – 99.5 • Jimmie’s Restaurant, 7024 Brighton Park Drive – 100 • Little Flower Assisted Living Residence food service, 8700 Lawyers Road – 98.5 • Los Reyes II, 7308 E. Independence Blvd. – 96 • Rocky River High School cafeteria, 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive – 100

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• Brookdale Weddington Park, 2404 Plantation Center Drive – 97 • Burger King, 2210 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Finz Raw Bar, 142 E. John St. – 95

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News Briefs Cub Scouts learn about civics, newspaper industry

Members of Cub Scout Pack 65 recently learned about civics and the newspaper Education Editor Layout Editor industry – all in one evening – as they Courtney Schultz Liz Lanier attended a meeting of the Matthews Board of Commissioners and met with MatthewsNews Writers Art Director Mint Hill Weekly.

Hannah Chronis Maria Hernandez The 6-year-old Cub Scouts helped lead Ryan Pitkin A&E Editor meeting attendees in the Pledge of AlleCrystal O’Gorman Dee Grano giance and received their own note-taking Sports Writer Faith Columnist pads, while completing two of their Scout Ben Doster Rev. Tony Marciano requirements.

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Fire marshal determines cause of Forrest Rader Drive fire

MINT HILL – The Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office has been investigating a fire that destroyed much of a Mint Hill home last month, and determined the source of the fire was a vehicle in the driveway.

“It started as a vehicle fire in the driveway that was accidental in nature,” Michael J. Petleski, interim fire marshal with the county’s fire marshal’s office, said in an email.

Firefighters responded to a call shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 28, when a home in the 7200 block of Forrest Rader Drive caught fire. The family of five evacuated

(From left) Cub Scouts Maxwell Gilmore, Dylan Vey, Holden Smith, Drew Dobrich and Blake Brown learned about civics during a recent Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting, and learned about the newspaper industry from Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. Josh Whitener/MMHW Photo

the home unharmed, and firefighters subsequently discovered and rescued a cat after putting out the bulk of the flames.

A GoFundMe.com page has been set up to raise money for the family. Find more information at www.gofundme.com/ thomasfamilyfund.

LAM Home to host grand opening on March 5 MATTHEWS – LAM Studios, Inc., an architectural and interior design company, will open its new headquarters in downtown Matthews next month.

LAM Home, LLC will host a grand opening party on March 5, a Thursday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments from other downtown Matthews businesses, including Santé and the Black Chicken, will be served.

The business will be located in the historic Funderburk building in downtown Matthews, and will provide interior design services and retail for homeowners.

The store will sell exclusive antiques and “unique home accessories,” according to a news release, and shoppers will be able to customize their own furniture pieces.

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Mint Hill seeking to fill police officer positions MINT HILL – Mint Hill is seeking qualified applicants for several police officer positions, according to a news release.

Applicants must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, high school diploma or general education degree and North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training certification. Applicants also must complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening and psychological test. A written test and physical assessment will be conducted.

Duties, according to the release, include but are not limited to: enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws of North Carolina and Mint Hill; investigation of suspicious or unusual incidents occurring during the officer’s tour of duty; conducting preliminary investigations of all actual crimes the officers discovers or is assigned to investigate; and making arrests for felony or misdemeanor offenses in accordance with town ordinances and state statues.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Andrew Dale Tittle, 12500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. Feb. 2 • Daniel Vance Ross, 11100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of drug paraphernalia; speeding. Feb. 2 • Catherine Marie Stone, 11100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 2 • Dale Edward Stefano Jr., 500 block of East John Street. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 3 • Kiara Shanice Whitner, 13400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Speeding; giving fictitious information to an officer; driving with license revoked.

Feb. 4 • Theodore Julius Anthony III, Kohl’s Department Store, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Larceny.

Feb. 4 • Hilario Acosta Lopez, 11000 East Independence Boulevard: Driving with license revoked. Feb. 4 • Laura Levine Walker, 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear. Feb. 5 • Melvin Stitt, 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Assault on a female. Feb. 5 • Shawn Anton Moore Jr., 9900 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving with license revoked; false information speeding. Feb. 6 • Rachel Christine Raskoskie, 3400 block of Tracelake Drive: Driving while impaired; reckless

driving. Feb. 6 • Daniel Willie Wright Jr., 11100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Disorderly conduct. Feb. 6 • Daniel Gregory Jernigan, Kangaroo Express, 100 E. John St.: Maintaining a vehicle to keep/sell controlled substances; possession with intent to sell/ deliver a schedule I substance; selling or delivering a schedule I substance; trafficking heroin. Feb. 8 • Terrin Brittany Dover, 1600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Warrant for arrest – prostitution; warrant for arrest – possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 8 The following crimes were reported in Matthews between Feb. 3 and 8, according to the Matthews Police Department.

Home/Business Break-Ins • 1500 block of Crescent Lane: Burglary – forcible entry. Feb. 3

Property Theft • 1100 block of Lightwood Drive: Child’s bicycle and child’s scooter, worth $175 total, stolen. Feb. 2 • Shell Oil, 668 W. John St.: BB&T credit/debit card stolen. Feb. 3 • Kohl’s Department Store, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.: Two T-shirts and two watches, worth $114.98 total, stolen; simple physical assault. Feb. 4 • 2500 block of Gum Wood Court: Double halo half-carat diamond (white gold) and white gold bands with diamonds, worth $2,100 total, stolen. Feb. 4 • 800 block of East Charles Street: $500 Samsung Galaxy 3 cellphone stolen. Feb. 5 • Frontline Auto Body, 8943 E. Independence Blvd.: $2,500 Ford Mustang LX stolen. Feb. 6

• 1500 block of Cameron Matthews Drive: Bicycles, worth $87 total, stolen. Feb. 7 • Central Piedmont Community College, 2800 Campus Ridge Road: $15 cash, $10 worth of purses/ handbags/wallets and credit/debit cards stolen. Feb. 7

fraud. Feb. 5 • Antique Alley, 1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $216.91 worth of arts, antiques and collectibles obtained by false pretense. Feb. 6

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run

Drugs • InTown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine; conspiring to deliver cocaine; possession of schedule I heroin; drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia, possessing/concealing; possession of a schedule VI substance (marijuana). Feb. 3 • 10100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; driving with license revoked. Feb. 4 • InTown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Trafficking heroin. Feb. 4 • Kangaroo Express, 100 E. John St.: Possession with intent to sell/deliver a schedule I substance; selling or delivering a schedule

Fraud

• 10500 block of Independence Pointe Pkwy.: $250 in damage to two mailboxes in vandalism incident. Feb. 4 • Life Time Fitness, 9915 E. Independence Blvd.: $1,000 in damage to automobile hood in vandalism incident. Feb. 6 • Life Time Fitness, 9915 E. Independence Blvd.: $17,000 in damage to Toyota Scion in vandalism incident. Feb. 6 • Windsor Park, 10140 Northeast Pkwy.: $150 in damage to Porta-Jon. Feb. 7 • Home Technology Solutions, 2925 Senna Drive, suite 101: Vandalism. Feb. 7 • 1600 block of Gander Cove Lane: $750 in damage to Hyundai Sonata. Feb. 7

Other

• 207 Lakenheath Lane: Obtaining money/property by false pretense. Feb. 2 • Verizion, 2218 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Fraud – all other fraud. Feb. 2 • 1700 block of Chambers Drive: Credit card/ATM fraud. Feb. 3 • Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Credit card fraud. Feb. 3 • Matthews Police Department, 1201 Crews Road: Credit card fraud. Feb. 3 • Select Physical Therapy, 855 Sam Newell Road, suite 201: Counterfeit $50 bill used. Feb. 5 • 1500 block of Elmsford Lane: Financial identity

• AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Road: Simple physical assault; assault on a female. Feb. 3 • 1600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Soliciting prostitution. Feb. 3 • InTown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Soliciting prostitution. Feb. 3 • 9500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Communicating threats. Feb. 4 • InTown Suites, 9211 E. Independence Blvd.: Assault on a female; written trespass warning. Feb. 5 • Tacos & Tequila Restaurant, 131 E. John St.: Issued trespass order. Feb. 5 (see Crime Blotter on page 8)

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• Life Time Fitness, 9915 E. Independence Blvd.: Speeding; driving with license revoked; possession of stolen property; false information given to officer; fictitious registration tag. Feb. 6 • 3000 block of Oakcroft Drive: Death investigation. Feb. 6 • 1700 block of CPCC Lane: Armed robbery; $12,000 Nissan Armada, $1,500 in jewelry and $1,000 cash stolen. Feb. 6 • 800 block of East Charles Street: Assault on a female. Feb. 8 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill, according to the Mint Hill Police Department.

• Charlene Renee Moore, 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Order for arrest (simple worthless checks). Feb. 6 • Ashine Jean-Noel, 9700 block of Mintworth Avenue: Order for arrest (failure to appear). Feb. 6 • Taylor Marie Williams, 500 block of Wilcrest Drive: Possession of marijuana; drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia. Feb. 7 • Charles Luke Turner, intersection of Phillips Spring Court and Castleford Drive: Simple possession of marijuana; drug violations – equipment/paraphernalia. Feb. 7 • Josh Dylan Perkins, 4900 block of Dayspring Drive: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 8 • Eric Scott McEvoy, 11400 block of Lawyers Road: Felony possession of marijuana; possession of a schedule II substance (hydrocodone); driving with license revoked. Feb. 8

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Home/Business Break-Ins • 8100 block of Willhill Road: $150 in damage to windowpane glass when home broken into. Feb. 5

Vehicle Break-Ins • 9600 block of Fir Knoll Road: $1 compact disc stolen when vehicle broken into. Feb. 4 • 9600 block of Fir Knoll Road: Two vehicles broken into; nothing listed as stolen. Feb. 4 • 8300 block of Willhill Road: Vehicle broken into; nothing listed as stolen. Feb. 5

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Drugs • 11400 block of Lawyers Road: Felony possession of marijuana; possession of a schedule II substance (hydrocodone); driving with license revoked. Feb. 8

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

Jan. 2015 Jan. 2014

Jan. 2013

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Brightmoor 1301 Golden Hill Road Jan. 20

Callaway Plantation 4205 Ladys Slipper Lane Jan. 20 9519 Clifton Meadow Drive Jan. 15 3228 Ashwell Oaks Lane Jan. 8

Chesney Glen 14428 Woody Creek Road Jan. 15

Coachman Ridge 200 Foxlair Court Jan. 23

Crestdale Crossing 441 Amir Circle Jan. 7

Habersham 4421 Hounds Run Drive Jan. 30

Hampton Green 217 Whitefriars Lane Jan. 12

Hearthstone 2805 Bards Court Jan. 30

Marshbrooke 3512 Chistow Road Jan. 26

Matthews Estates 700 Clearbrook Road Jan. 30 920 Timber Knoll Drive Jan. 20

Matthews Grove 1719 Candlewood Ridge Lane Jan. 21 7408 Lamplighter Close Drive Jan. 16

Matthews Ridge 3331 Darlington Road Jan. 29

$205,000 $129,900 $151,000 $133,500 $215,000 $345,000 $95,000 $87,110 $256,000 $312,000 $142,000 $199,500 $258,500 $210,000 $231,500 $254,000

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Oakcroft 14617 Buckton Lane Jan. 16

Providence Manor 1629 Cape Fear Court Jan. 5

Reverdy End 320 Wellingshire Court Jan. 6

Saddlebrook 3247 Winding Trail Jan. 16

Sardis Forest 622 Neill Ridge Road Jan. 30 511 Morning Dale Road Jan. 14

Sardis Grove 320 Sardis Grove Lane Jan. 21

Sardis Plantation 519 Foxfield Lane Jan. 30

Sardis Pointe 9131 Kalanchoe Drive Jan. 30

The Heathers 13731 Strathaven Drive Jan. 28

Weddington Meadows 2604 Aldergrove Road Jan. 12

Wood Hollow 1032 Lightwood Drive Jan. 14

sale price

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sale price

Cheval 3521 Piaffe Ave. Jan. 9 $1,150,000

Clear Meadow 8501 Clear Meadow Lane Jan. 8 $63,397

Country Woods 14265 Maple Hollow Lane Jan. 9 $196,000

Easthaven 9724 W.T. Harris Blvd.

Jan. 13 $148,000

Farmwood 4915 Golfview Court Jan. 23 $214,000 7033 Old Oak Lane Jan. 16 $274,000 6029 Lebanon Road Jan. 15 $191,000 6701 Gold Wagon Lane Jan. 9 $260,000

Glencroft 9024 Lauriston Place Jan. 27 $285,000

Green Meadows 4205 Hay Meadow Drive Jan. 5 $230,000

Heathergate 7113 Lancashire Drive Jan. 27 $72,000

Hickory Ridge 6419 Rockshire Drive Jan. 27 $46,000 6218 Long Pine Drive Jan. 26 $116,000

Iverness 5513 Idlewild Road Jan. 15 $127,715

Ivystone 3815 Ashley Hall Drive Jan. 28 $65,000 3834 Ashley Hall Drive Jan. 20 $105,000

Lawyers Station 7420 Cross Tie Court Jan. 22 $112,995

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Date sold

Marlwood Acres 1638 Marlwood Circle Jan. 15

Morris Farms 8432 Milton Morris Drive Jan. 15

Oakbridge At Waterleaf 15000 Bagley Lane Jan. 7

Old Oaks 8210 Mission Hills Road Jan. 16

Olde Sycamore 7705 Fairway Mist Court Jan. 30

Oxford Glen 15220 Bexley Place Jan. 16

Oxfordshire 5918 Crown Hill Drive Jan. 26

The Meadows Of Mint Hill 11920 Jumper Drive Jan. 26

Timber Creek 9329 Knotty Pine Circle Jan. 27 9601 Central Drive Jan. 16

Versage 8836 Driftwood Commons Jan. 30 Court

Windermere 6900 Flaxton Drive Jan. 23

Woodbury 12328 Downy Birch Road Jan. 9 9116 Gray Willow Road Jan. 7

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News point. A fifth village, The Vineyards, is currently in the works, and Austin said people should expect a “big announcement” about the neighborhood sometime this summer.

Something that makes Cheval so popular with buyers, Austin said, is the number of parks available to residents. There are five parks in the community open exclusively to Cheval residents, with meadows, trees, trails and “lots of nature.” A sixth park is currently in the works, Austin said.

Another element of Cheval that has appealed to homeowners, Austin said, is the sense of community among the residents. Homeowners often meet for coffee

and other social gatherings, and have even united to promote a drive for Toys For Tots, a nonprofit that provides toys to children in need. “(Toys For Tots) told us we raised more toys for someone in their initial, first time doing (a drive) than they had ever had, and we also raised money, so those are the kinds of things we want to do here – to unite the community… and give back,” Austin said.

Cheval was featured in Charlotte HomeArama 2014 and is scheduled to be part of this year’s HomeArama event, as well. The event will take place July 18 to Aug. 2. Find more information at www. charlottehomearama.com.

Stables, trails and nature: Cheval offers it all

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MINT HILL – Nestled in the heart of Mint Hill, less than three miles from Interstate 485, is an emerging equestrian community abuzz with interest and activity, yet secluded and surrounded by nature.

Cheval, which prides itself on being “south Charlotte’s newest luxury community,” has been in the works since mid-2008, when developer Keith Paris, of Paris Projects, approached Diane Austin, Cheval’s current broker-in-charge and president, about developing a community on farmland property in Mint Hill.

Austin, who has been in the real estate business for 38 years, was reluctant about taking on the new project in addition to the Charlotte-area work she was already doing – that is, until she drove out and saw the property first hand.

“We start coming up the hill … and I see this unveiling of oak trees that it would take four men to hold hands to reach around, and I said, ‘Keith, you said you had a wife and three daughters … do these women ever change their mind?,’” Austin said. “He said, ‘All the time, and it drives me crazy.’ I said, ‘Well, you’re getting ready to meet (another) woman that’s going to change her mind. If you can wait about six months, I would love to do this.’”

Things got off to a slower start than anticipated, due to the economic recession, Austin said. However, interest from prospective homebuyers remained.

“As the market continued to be a challenge for jumbo loans, there still was strong interest,” Austin said.

Activity began speeding up in 2012, Austin said, and Cheval is now home to four different villages that offer a variety of styles of homes at various price points.

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F e at u r e d C h e va l h o m e s : The Huntington • Village: The Meadows • Amenities: Four bedrooms; three-and-a-half baths; three-car garage • Living space: 3,220 square feet • Price: $499,900 • Builder: Classica Homes The Castleberry • Village: The Woodlands • Amenities: Four bedrooms; four-and-ahalf bathrooms; three-car garage • Living space: 3,719 square feet • Price: $749,900 • Builder: Arthur Rutenberg Homes The Lankenheath • Village: Creekside • Amenities: Four bedroom suites; four-and-a-half baths; three-car garage • Living space: 4,730 square feet • Price: $1,261,000 • Builder: Arcadia Homes The Southern Country Estate • Village: The Estates • Amenities: Five bedroom suites; six-and-a-half baths; four-car garage • Living space: 7,277 square feet • Price: $1,598,900 • Builder: The Ullman Group Find more information about Cheval including additional homes at www.chevalnc.com.

The Estates surrounds the Joli Cheval Equestrian Center, a 50-acre, privately owned facility featuring an 8,000-squarefoot, 24-stall boarding barn and a second, smaller 10-stall boarding barn. Boarding and managed horse care services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Cheval residents, as well as the general public. There also are opportunities for lessons, as well as walking and riding trails.

The Meadows at Cheval offers homes at the lowest price points, starting at $499,900, with The Woodlands at Cheval being the next step up, offering homes from $550,000. The fourth community, Creekside at Cheval, offers larger homes in a more wooded area for a higher price

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Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High launches mobile app for school â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right in their hands now,â&#x20AC;? she â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once they realize whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on there, added. they (also) find it so useful.â&#x20AC;?

The HTML5-based, free app Marlin was includes a sports and Download Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school comapp by scanning this QR code: munity calendar, dress code information, student handbooks, surprised sports eligito find a bility packfree mobile ets and daily app maker bulletins. online to Through design the the app, stuapp for the dents and school. parents also â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re can access not trying P o w e r to sell your School, the app, the state server cost is very for grades, minimal,â&#x20AC;? the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook and Twitter she said. pages, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profile to help The app is currently web based with college applications, directly and can be installed through a Quick call the school, donate to the school Response, or QR, code or link. and email teachers directly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the app, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids are very excited about it. (with) the QR (others) will be able They are embracing it,â&#x20AC;? Marlin said. to go to the site,â&#x20AC;? Marlin added.

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MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School took a leap further into the technological age last week by launching a mobile application for the school.

Robyn Marlin, administrative assistant to the principal at the Mint Hill charter school, developed an idea for the app, named â&#x20AC;&#x153;QGHS,â&#x20AC;? after realizing most people communicate through their cellphones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communication is always a challenge,â&#x20AC;? Marlin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How do you get to the parents and students?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always trying to think of ways to get a quick, better way to get information to them.â&#x20AC;?

Marlin said the app is the natural progression of technology in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. When she was in school, paper notices were sent home for communication. When her children went to school, the prime medium of communication was email, but school emails often became buried amongst the others, she said. The mobile app is the next step toward current and future communication, Marlin said.

The app has already been approved by the Google Play Store for Droids, and the school currently is waiting for approval from the Apple App Store for iPhones, as well.

After the appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s launch, a student came forward to redesign the app to make it more esthetically pleasing.

The initial mobile app meets the functionality needs, but the school plans to continue updating. Marlin hopes for all communication eventually to be included on the app, including faculty webpages and a scroll for emergency notifications, such as for inclement weather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to integrate it with every communication outlet we have,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be my vision.â&#x20AC;?

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Community members can access the app at apps.appmakr.com/qghs or by scanning the QR code on a smartphone.

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Queen’s Grant HS students win art awards MINT HILL – Two Queen’s Grant High School students earned awards at this year’s Mid-Carolina Region Scholastics Art and Writing Awards.

Shyan Smallwood won a Silver Key for the oil painting, “Can’t Hide What’s Inside,” and a Silver Key for a watercolor painting, “Out of Time.”

Shyan stretched the canvas herself for “What’s Inside,” according to Shelley Tippett, visual arts teacher and fine arts department dean at Queen’s Grant High.

Kristen Poole won a Silver Key for a dress she designed and created, entitled “Mother Nature Dress.”

Kristen’s dress was not an assignment, and the student designed and made it almost entirely at home, Tippett wrote in an email.

Both Shyan’s and Kristen’s works will be exhibited at the Mint Museum from Feb. 7 to March 1.

Bain Elementary to host family fun night MINT HILL – Bain Elementary School will host a “We Love Our School!” Family Fun Night for all students, teachers, staff and families on Feb. 20, a Friday, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The event will include food, raffle drawings, silent auctions and fun to support the school.

Bain PTA will sell discounted meal tickets for dinner from Mint Hill Rock Store BBQ and Kona Ice will be there for a sweet treat.

Fun events will include a DJ and dancing, a student slideshow, teacher features, mascot mania and a performance from M.O.B. (Men of Bain).

Email BainFundraising@gmail.com for more information.

Carmel Christian senior selected as student critic MATTHEWS – Carmel Christian School senior Katie Peterson was selected as one of the 13 students in the greater Charlotte area as a 2014 Student Blumey Awards Critic.

She will serve as a critic for three productions of schools involved in the Blumey Awards Educational Theater Program, according to a news release.

The Blumey Awards, through the BlumenthalPerforming Arts and Wells Fargo, recognize talent and achievement in musical theater among high schoolers, according to the Blumenthal PerKatie Peterson. Photo forming Arts webcourtesy of Carmel site.

Christian School Katie will attend a special seminar for training, and one of her reviews will be placed on The Charlotte Observer website.

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“Can’t Hide What’s Inside” by Shyan Smallwood.

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CMS schools earn top marks in NC School Performance Grades North Carolina released its first School Performance Grades on Feb. 5, and CharlotteMecklenburg Schools had a larger percentage of schools earn a B or higher.

More than 41 percent of CMS schools were graded A or B, compared to 29.4 percent for the state overall, and 70.1 percent of the district’s schools received a grade of C or higher, compared to 70.8 for the state.

“Although we are pleased that more than 40 percent of our schools received an A or a B grade, we continue to feel a sense of urgency about improving our struggling schools,” CMS Superintendent Ann Clark said in a news release.

Elementary and middle schools’ achievement scores are based on solely test scores, including end-of-grade reading and mathematics tests at third through eighth grades; an end-of-grade science test at fifth and eighth grades; and end-of-course tests in Math I and Biology.

The high school achievement score is based on student performance on Math I, English II and Biology end-of-course tests, and on the percentage of students who score a 17 or above on the ACT, the percentage of students who achieve a Silver Certificate or better on the ACT WorkKeys, the percentage of students who successfully complete Math III, and the school’s four-year cohort graduation rate. High school evaluations also take into account college and career readiness.

No Matthews or Mint Hill schools earned below a “C” – however, the area’s top performers were Bain Elementary, Elizabeth Lane Elementary and Providence High schools, which all earned a letter grade of A. Six area schools earned C’s and four earned B’s.

Parents can see individual schools’ scores and district scores at www.ncpublicschools. org/accountability/reporting.

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Butler High School Gerrald Dwyane Clark II; Jonatan Diaz; Jonathan Steven Martinez; Jose Luis Fernandez Jr.; Joseph John Overmars; Joshua Alexander Snyder; Julianna Faith Cooper; Ma'Jadia Danielle Richardson; Makela Tatyanna Smith; Malik Jevan Franklin; Nermin Effat; Nkechi Eneanya Eze; Son Tran; Teah Elizabeth Goeller; Troy William Nelson; Tyler Braden Osborne; Victoria Elizabeth Barbour; and Roderick English.

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Phantom's Music of the Night enchants Charlotte Katie Travis (left) and Storm Lineberger star in “The Phantom of the Opera.” Photo courtesy of Blumenthal Arts

by Liz Lanier ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Unlike its namesake character, “The Phantom of the Opera” crashed onto Charlotte’s scene last week without even the guise of subtlety.

Billboards have advertised the arrival of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s most famous musical for the past several weeks and egged on the excitement of area theatergoers and “Phantom” fans – and, full-disclosure, I unabashedly include myself in these groups. Even if you’ve heard the soundtrack, seen the 2004 film or attended the show on Broadway, I can guarantee you’ve never seen it done quite like this.

For those unfamiliar with the classic musical, “The Phantom of the Opera” takes place in early 20th-century Paris, France. The Opera Populaire is haunted by a “ghost” who makes

outlandish demands of the theater’s owners and seeks to have his protégé, Christine Daaé, rise to the rank of star soprano in short order.

When the Phantom’s attentions for the ingénue turn from that of a tutor to a suitor, the plot becomes an intriguing combination of romance and horror.

While all of Blumenthal’s Broadway Lights Series have high-production value, “Phantom” appears to have spared no expense. Even those who begrudgingly attend for the sake of their partner or child are sure to be wowed by the set design, even if the music doesn’t entice them.

The set relies primarily on a rotating half-drum stage, which uses one side as the interior of the opera house, in all of its gold-plated theater boxes and crimson curtain glamor. The other side, with the assistance of spiral stairs that collapse into the side, serves as the backdrop for

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the Phantom to lure Christine into his lair.

Although the show has changed slightly, the songs remain untouched and as skillfully performed as ever. Katie Travis brings all of the innocence expected in the role of Christine with the angelic voice to match. Whether intentional or not, her performance of “Think of Me” sounds far lighter than the melancholy lyrics suggest it should be sung, and perfectly captures the naïveté of the character. But Travis really shows what she’s capable of in her performance of “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.”

Chris Mann’s performance is, unfortunately, not as on point as his voice. I expected the Phantom to be a far more imposing character and wasn't convinced of his undying love for Christine. Notably, the moment in which Christine faints at the sight of a wax figure of herself in a wedding dress in the Phantom’s lair has been completely removed. Such a scene could have helped fill the gaps in understanding the “creep factor” of the Phantom and just how strong his obsession had grown.

If you go for the music, you won’t be disappointed. The orchestra and cast have no shame when it comes to playing and singing the songs in full dramatic fashion. The costumes are equally showstopping. Even several rows back, it’s clear just how much detail was put in to every stitch of clothing.

Dramatics appeared to have been spared in the “Masquerade” number. It is the only scene where set design disappoints, as the large staircase familiar to past productions has been replaced by a smaller, mirrored stage. The

mirrors seem like a gimmick to trick the audience into thinking there are more performers on stage than there really are. It falls flat in what is supposed to be a breathtaking sequence.

Many people likely come into a show like this with some familiarity of the key songs, but I had to wonder how those completely new to “The Phantom of the Opera” would fare in their appreciation of certain numbers. In particular, when multiple sets of singers are trying to sing different lyrics at the same time, such as during “Prima Donna,” it sounds like a beautiful, but confusing, cacophony. I, undoubtedly, wouldn’t have known what they were singing without prior exposure to the songs because of the sound mix. This production of “Phantom” is at its best with solo performances.

It’s important to note the drawbacks I’ve mentioned are only in comparison to past productions of “Phantom.” Rarely does a show run so unchanged for so long as “Phantom” has.

Thus, any modifications, no matter how small, are going to be examined closely. Whether you’ve seen the show 100 times or this is your first time, you should check out this version of “Phantom.”

Charlotte is lucky to have such a revered musical passing through during Valentine’s weekend. Perhaps even the cynics can find their hopeless romantic side in time for this limited engagement.

“The Phantom of the Opera” runs through Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Find more information at www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/ the-phantom-of-the-opera.

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Quintessentially beautiful music

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Seldom used in our everyday language, â&#x20AC;&#x153;quintessenceâ&#x20AC;? is a pretty cool word.

In ancient and medieval philosophy, the term referred to a fifth element that runs through air, water, fire and earth. Dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;aetherâ&#x20AC;? by Aristotle, quintessence was supreme matter that comprised the stars and other heavenly bodies, according to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plato and Aristotleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ether: Revisited and Redefinedâ&#x20AC;? by O'Donnell and Bell, published in the Journal of Space Philosophy 2, no. 1, in spring 2013.

Today, the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;quintessenceâ&#x20AC;? has been borrowed by a group of five musicians, who make heavenly music in Union County and beyond. The group, aptly named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quintessence,â&#x20AC;? features five musicians who each play â&#x20AC;&#x153;windâ&#x20AC;? instruments, so named because sound is created with air supplied by the player.

Emily Higgins plays flute for the group and is the principal flutist in the Union Symphony Orchestra. Oboist Elizabeth Dockery also plays in the Union Symphony and directs band at Arborbrook Christian Academy in Matthews.

Clarinetist Leslie Craven is the band director at Central Academy of Technology and Arts in Monroe. Kirsten Contreras, the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest member, plays bassoon for Quintessence, Union Symphony and the Lutheran Church Musicians in Charlotte. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We play for the love of chamber music,â&#x20AC;? said Mekel Rogers, the fifth member of the group who plays the French horn and is the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unofficial manager.

Quintessence rehearsals consist of equal parts playing and laughing, members have said, appropriate for the medium once called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;music of friends.â&#x20AC;?

But the true goal of Quintessence is to increase awareness of chamber music through performance, and increase performance of the music through education, especially of younger students.

Quintessenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature event is Chamber Day, held every fall since 2011. All school band students across the area are invited to Central Academy on a Saturday in November. Kids spend the day in master classes taught by the members of Quintessence, who divide the participants into trios, quartets and quintets. After a brief rehearsal period, the students give an informal concert for their parents. The event draws approximately 50 kids annually from seven different schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are sending better musicians back to their band directors,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers, a music www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

educator for 20 years and director of bands at Weddington Middle School since 1998. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids have a great time.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chamber musicâ&#x20AC;? refers to compositions written for small groups of musicians. Popularized in the 18th century, chamber music was usually played in private by aristocratic amateurs in groups small enough to fit in a palace chamber. Joseph Haydn, known as the father of modern chamber music, wrote pieces for princes to play. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart expanded the music for different instruments.

As the aristocratic society of Europe fell in the 19th century, composers had to change their business model to survive. They began selling and performing their pieces in concert halls. Advances in design and manufacture generated instruments with more sound, better suited to public performance. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;music of friendsâ&#x20AC;? became the â&#x20AC;&#x153;music of the masses.â&#x20AC;?

Composers have continued to create new work and adapt different pieces for small group performance. In addition to playing Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, Quintessence performs American standards by George Gershwin, ragtime by Scott Joplin, tangos, polkas and even movie themes, including an arrangement of Henry Manciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s composition for the original 1963 film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pink Panther.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good arranger can put any music in chamber format,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers, who regularly composes music for school bands and Quintessence. He has been published internationally since 2010 with FJH Music Company, Inc. Rogersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original piece, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fireflies,â&#x20AC;? is a Quintessence audience favorite. When writing it, Rogers started with a catchy melody he developed into five separate lines in playful interaction. Rogers said the key to any successful piece of music is making the most of each instrument involved. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fireflies,â&#x20AC;? the motifs flit between each musician, changing slightly to keep the audience guessing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like little fireflies that skitter around, you have to look for the disappearing and reappearing light,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers.

Heavenly bodies indeed.

Video footage of Quintessence performing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Firefliesâ&#x20AC;? and other pieces can be found online at quintessencewindquintet.blogspot.com. Find â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quintessence Wind Quintetâ&#x20AC;? on Facebook for updates and a schedule of upcoming 2015 performances. Quintessence is available for concerts, classes, weddings and special events.

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Local Boy Scouts from the Mecklenburg County Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently went door-to-door throughout Mecklenburg County, collecting canned goods for Loaves & Fishes, a Charlotte-area nonprofit that provides food to families in need. Area residents can still help by visiting area Harris Teeters through Feb. 15 and placing donations of nonperishables in food collection barrels located at the stores. Find more information at www.loavesandfishes.org.

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The Matthews Library will host a free retirement planning workshop discussing the Top 3 concerns of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirees. Jeff Conyers, founder of InsureEd.com, and Phillip R. Timmerman, a chartered life underwriter, will speak at the workshop. Conyers and Timmerman will discuss Medicare, long-term care and retirement income planning. Space is limited. Call 704-321-0490 to register for the event.

The Tipsy Paintbrush will host the second annual Art & Amore fundraiser to benefit the Matthews Free Medical Clinic. Professionals will provide attendees step-by-step tips on how to paint a pre-selected piece of artwork on a canvas to take home. Advanced registrations are required. Email krlopp@gmail.com or call 704-412-2398 for more information or to reserve a seat. The Matthews Free Medical Clinic provides free medical care for low-income, uninsured or underinsured patients who live in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. Find more information about the Free Clinic at www.matthewsfmc.org.

Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

2.14.15 Saturday 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Fun Night

2.12.15 Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community blood drive As part of the annual Pints for Pounds campaign, the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is donating seven pounds of food to the Charlotte-area Second Harvest Food Bank for each blood donation made in February. Central Piedmont Community College is teaming up with CBCC to host a Pints for Pounds blood drive at the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Levine campus. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weight at least 120 pounds. Find more information and sign up to donate at www.cbcc.us.

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

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Calendar 2.17.15 Tuesday 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Teen Art Club This club gives attendees who are 12 to 18 years old a chance to exercise creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Members of the young artists’ club will explore different media and techniques to make art to enhance the library. Call 704-416-5204 for more information.

Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

2.18.15 Wednesday 7:15 p.m.

Ash Wednesday service Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church will observe the start of Lent with a Traditional Service of Word and Sacrament on Ash Wednesday.

Rev. John Mouritsen will deliver a message entitled “Pharisee and the Tax Collector,” and the service will include the imposition of ashes and distribution of crosses.

Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Mint Hill

2.19.15 Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch & Learn Nonprofit Educational Meeting This meeting is intended to empower and educate nonprofits’ leaders and volunteers and will focus on recruiting, training, maintaining and keeping volunteers. The event costs $15, which includes lunch and handouts. Find more information at www.jajnonprofitresource.com/events.

Casa Rita’s, 2797 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

2.20.15 Friday 7 p.m.

Student Talent Show

2.23.15 Monday Noon to 1 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.

Strategies for Surviving Cancer As a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event for patients, the Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is offering a support program for those diagnosed with the disease. “Strategies for Surviving” will teach cancer patients three effective coping strategies to deal with emotions, such as anxiety, depression and fear of recurrence.

Matthews Medical Center, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews

2.24.15 Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m.

Scholarship Card and Game Party Fundraiser The Mint Hill Women’s Club will sponsor a Scholarship Card and Game Party Fundraiser in Philadelphia Presbyterian Church’s Kerr Building.

The event costs $10 per person and includes beverages, heavy appetizers and dessert. An “absolute silent” auction and bake sale will be conducted during the card and game party.

Contact Pat Stanley at 704-545-2185 to purchase tickets.

Gray Family Real Estate is filling an application to the city of Mint Hill North Carolina to rezone 11131 Blair RD Mint Hill, NC 28227 for the purposes of building a mini storage facility and creating a special events venue.

If you wish to know more please join us, When: 2/17/2015 Time: 4 to 6pm Where: 11131 Blair Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 Your attendance is important to: Get information about the proposed project Talk to representatives of Gray Family Real Estate Have a question and answer session Provide comments about the project For more questions please call or email: William Gray • 980-254-2810 • Wgray726@gmail.com

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Kerr Building, Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, 11501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill

Ongoing through 2.28.15 Tuesday through Saturday 2 to 9 p.m.

Chris Austin Fine Art Photography On Tuesdays through Saturdays, renowned Charlotte skyline photographer Chris Austin has certified some of his prints for a winter exhibit.

Austin’s works are well known in the Charlotte area and include his limited edition “Rainbow over Charlotte” and one of his newest releases, “Canyon Light.” Attendees must be 21 years old or older, and admission is free.

Queen’s Grant High School will host its Student Grape’s Wine Bar, 2233 Matthews Talent Show in the Kid’s Town Theater at Hickory Township Pkwy., suite G, Matthews Grove Baptist Church. Tickets cost $5, and the performance is open to the community.

Send your events to news@ Contact Shelley Tippett, the Mint Hill school’s art matthewsminthillweekly.com department dean, at tippet@queensgranthigh.org or 704-545-0736.

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2015 Signing Day

Hannah Billiard and Christina Goforth, both seniors at Covenant Day, will continue their volleyball careers at Berry College.

Megan Embry, a senior at Covenant Day, will continue her volleyball at Anderson University.

LEFT: Ardrey Kell had 19 student athletes sign their National Letters of Intent. The Knights following signed NLI: Lindsey Bish, soccer, Lees-McRae; Kanisha Davidson, lacrosse, Limestone College; Kerani Davidson, lacrosse, UVA-Wise; Raven Dean, women’s basketball, East Tennessee State University; Bonte Freeman, football, South Carolina State University; Quiera Gilmore, women’s basketball, Norfolk State University; Maeve Healey, lacrosse, Belmont Abbey College; Javon Hopkins, football, Wingate University; Rhett Huddleston, football, Bluefield College; Ashley Hughes, soccer, Brevard Collage; Allison Kenney, softball, Belmont Abbey College; Connor Long, swimming, Texas A&M; Deja McCain, women’s basketball, North Carolina State University; Brian McLeod, football, Campbell University; Matthew Messler, football, Valparaiso; Jack Eudy, swimming, United States Naval Academy; Twazanga Mugula, football, Duke; Jordan Muhammad, women’s basketball, Princeton University; Steven Santa Ana, basketball, Elon; Trey Smith, football, Averett University; Mason Veal, football, University of North Carolina; Lauren Wallace, women’s swimming, University of Richmond; Raymond Wright, football, United State Military Academy.

Anna Shawley, a senior at Grace Academy, will continue her soccer career at Lynn University.

Charlotte Catholic had 12 student athletes sign their National Letters of Intent. The following Cougars signed NLI: Brendan McDonough, soccer, Georgetown University; Jamir James, soccer, Appalachian State; Jordan Poff, soccer, Wofford College; Price Keough, soccer, San Francisco; Megan Archer, soccer, Presbyterian College; Matt Kowalewski, football, Elon University; Jack Miller, soccer, Washington & Lee; Kevin Lynch, soccer, Colorado School of Mines; Chris Efenecy, soccer, Brevard College; Alex Lapiana, football, Tufts University; Joe Scibelli, basketball, Haverford College; Bridget Wilkinson, volleyball, Belmont Abbey.

RIGHT: Myers Park had several student athletes sign their National Letters of Intent. The following Mustangs signed NLI: Nolan Mills, golf, North Carolina State University; Hoke Carlton, golf, Davidson College; Rydeiah Rogers, women’s basketball, North Carolina State University; Aliyah Mazyck, women’s basketball, University of Southern California; Zaqwaun Matthews, basketball, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Megan Goodling, women’s soccer, Davidson College; Blair Anderes, women’s soccer, University of Mississippi; Remington Frost, soccer, William & Mary; Katie Tylman, volleyball, High Point University; Jackson Smith, swimming and diving, University of South Carolina; Jackson Dean, baseball, Presbyterian College; Will Kobos, baseball, George Washington; Scott Kobos, baseball, University of North Carolina at Asheville; Marcus Chan, baseball, Campbell University. The following Mustangs also signed to continue their athletic careers: Nick Goble, basketball, Randolph College; Parker Fay, soccer, Sewanne University; Clay Norris, football, Georgetown University; Parker Hoffler, football, Baldwin Wallace University; Olivia Larson, swimming, Brandeis University; Anna Habacevich, lacrosse, Wingate University; Evan Todd, baseball, Maymount University.

Providence Day had seven student athletes signed their National Letters of Intent. The following Chargers signed NLI: Sarah Heacock, field hockey, Appalachian State; Justin Kahl, soccer, Stanford University; Nick Linder, cross-country, Harvard University; Lauren Lucas, soccer, Dartmouth College; Cassie Brown, lacrosse, Florida Southern; Alex Cantrell, football, Washington & Lee; Deonte Henderson, football, Campbell University.

Several athletes from Independence will continue their careers at the next level including: Paulus Bonar, football, St. Augustine’s; Pierre Lockwood, football, Mars Hill; Chris Mangum, football, Mars Hill; Will Walton, football, Winston-Salem State; Cordell McMurrary, football, St. Augustine’s; Tim Marshall, football, Guilford College; Natalie Barnett, lacrosse, Presbyterian College; Lizzy Burch, softball, Charlotte 49ers; Cameron Allen, baseball, Surry Community College; Brandon Davis, baseball, Coker College; Jarrett Thompson, baseball, Gardner-Webb University; Dylan Ritch, soccer, Washington & Lee; Alec Anselmo, soccer, Pittsburgh; Brandon Anselmo, soccer, Winthrop; Kelvin Hopkins, football, Army; Adonis Alexander, football, Virginia Tech.

Charlotte Christian had four student athletes sign their National Letters of Intent. The following Knights signed NLI: Brian Chaffin, football Stanford University; Jaylon McClinton, football, United States Military Academy; Jackson VanSickle, football, Virginia Tech; Philip Walton, football, North Carolina State University.

Charlotte Latin had seven student athletes sign to continue their athletic careers at Division I schools including: Billy McClelland, wrestling, Davidson; Kanyon Tuttle, football, South Carolina State University; Perry Zollicoffer, soccer, Davidson; Anthony Bilas, basketball, Wake Forest University; Hope Dragelin, swimming, Boston College; Alec Hanff, football, Furman; Toby Okwara, football, Brown.

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South Meck had several student athletes sign their National Letters of Intent, including: Alexandra Martelle, swimming, University of Arizona; David Lamb, football, Coastal Carolina; Harris Yett, baseball, North Carolina State University; Axel Rojas, soccer, USC-Lancaster; Milton Espinoza, soccer, USC-Lancaster; Melissa Guerrero, soccer, USC-Lancaster; Joseph Coss, wrestling, Belmont Abbey; Bedrick Yobo, football, Johnson C. Smith; Matthew Cooper, swimming, Kenyon College; Brendan Schaffer, diving, University of the Incarnate Word; Grant Patton, tennis, Anderson University; Chase Scott, lacrosse, Catawba College; Oliver Moncure, football, Guilford College; Mitch Lowery, football, Washington & Lee; Michael Smith, baseball, John Hopkins.

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Butler point guard RaeQuan Scott gives the Bulldogs some bite to their bark.

The 5-foot-9, 153-pound junior overcomes his small stature with a big-game punch.

Scott, who has amassed 473 points, 74 rebounds, 98 assists and 44 steals to average 20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.9

steals per game, is one of the main reasons behind Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (20-3, 10-1 in Southwestern 4A conference play) success this season.

Those who say heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too small are fodder to his inner fire, providing him with the motivation to prove his naysayers wrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I play with a big heart and a lot of confidence and get the job done,â&#x20AC;? Scott said.

Scott has made coach Myron Loweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transition to Butler a smooth one.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I got hired we did some four-man skill sessions in May, and first workout I knew I had something,â&#x20AC;? Lowery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, this is good,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressed me with a lot of things I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware that he could do.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong finisher, he shoots the ball well, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very smart player, he knows the game, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very competitive. He loves to win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has all the attributes. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the strongest guy on the team, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extremely quick. The reason he can score so well is he can do so many different things. He can get to the basket, he can shoot the three, he can shoot the pull-up and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very intelligent basketball player.â&#x20AC;?

Scott played a significant role in Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dominating 85-56 win over Porter Ridge with a game-high 19 points and four assists on Feb. 6 to help put the Bulldogs in position to win the conference championship outright in Loweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first season at the helm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very exciting, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a combination of when I first got here all the players bought in to what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, they believe in what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the success and they continue to build on it,â&#x20AC;? Lowery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of really good players. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won 20 games. Our coaching staff, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brand new coaching staff. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blended extremely well, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been an extension of what I want them to do. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all worked together, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened pretty quick.â&#x20AC;?

A trip to archrival Independence on Friday, Feb. 13, is the only obstacle standing in the Bulldogs way of winning sole possession of the Southwestern 4A conference crown or

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Lowery, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in his 25th year of coaching and 17th season as a head coach, said they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to share the conference championship with anyone.

Butler will need Scott to be at his best when it visits Independence, because it will get the Patriots best shot.

Scott was a load for Independence in this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first meeting between the schools with 17 points, a rebound, four assists, a blocked shot and two steals to help lead the Bulldogs to a 68-43 win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A conference championship would mean a lot,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coach Loweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year. I know he would be really proud of us.â&#x20AC;?

His favorite memory of this season thus far is Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come-from-behind 56-53 win at Myers Park on Dec. 18. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were down nine about the whole game and worked as a team and worked on defense and got stops and converted,â&#x20AC;? Scott said.

Scott, who started with leading by example, has evolved as a floor general by pushing those around him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A point guard is supposed to be vocal on the court, so basically I have to be a coach on the floor,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the opposite side of the court you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear Coach Lowery, so I got to tell my teammates what to do.â&#x20AC;?

The Bulldogs will need Scott to continue to provide the leadership and scoring he has produced all season as they prepare to take a bite out of the post-season with a run for a state championship.

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021315 Plastic or Fiberglass MANNEQUINS at Wholesale Pricing! Clothing Racks, Jewelry Displays, Brazilian Clothing,located at; 3316 Old Monroe Rd. Stallings store hours: 9am5pm weekly / view catalog at: newartmannequins.com or call#704-684-5085. 022015 SHOP AVON 24/7 at your convenience. Go to www. youravon.com/meabel or www.AllBeautyNow.com for direct delivery. Log in and use discount coupon code: WELCOME on 1st order for 20% OFF. For a current Avon Book or to place an order by phone Contact Mary Abel at 704-497-7722. 013015 For Sale SHARON MEMORIAL Park. 4 Lots (2 w/vaults) side by side. $4000. Leave message @ (704)847-5228. 020615 2015 HOT TUB seats up to 6, full warranty, 51 jets, mood light, Retails $7599. Sell $2797 704-322-4226. 020615 Help wanted

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