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Spreading compassion like ‘fire’ Firehouse Subs gives back to Matthews public safety organizations by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Businesses, schools and other organizations closed their doors earlier this week, as a glaze of ice engulfed the Matthews and Mint Hill areas. The sleet and freezing rain arrived late Monday afternoon and continued through early Tuesday morning, covering trees, yards, roads and cars in a thin layer of ice. Photo taken in downtown Matthews, courtesy of David Johnson

MATTHEWS – Several area organizations received a boost in providing safety last week, thanks to a national restaurant chain. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation celebrated its donation of more than $31,400 worth of life-saving tools to Matthews-area organizations on Feb. 10, a Tuesday, at the Matthews Firehouse Subs restaurant in the Windsor Square shopping center. The restaurant chain created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to provide resources to first responders and public safety organizations through a grantgiving program. The foundation provided the Matthews Police Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with needed equipment after fundraising efforts in the Matthews restaurant. “Our mission is to help first responders and public safety organizations save lives and keep their communities safe,” said Jackie Gubbins, the foundation’s programs

manager. Each restaurant recycles leftover, fivegallon pickle buckets and sells them to consumers to raise funds for the foundation. Restaurants also collect change donations at registers and host a Round Up Program, which allows guests to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar, to generate additional funds. CMS received a fire extinguisher training system that allowed the school system to teach employees how to properly use a fire extinguisher. The Matthews Police Department received about 70 individual trauma kits to expand the department’s first-aid capabilities. “We take a lot of pride in the donation. It’s just an amazing feeling,” said Larry Chandler, Matthews Firehouse Subs owner and franchisee. “(Days like Feb.10) are huge days for us (and) one of the best days we have. We get to do these several times a year ... knowing that the equipment and things we donate could save lives. We don’t even know the effect it has after everybody leaves here.” Chandler has participated in about 20 donations through his stores in Matthews and Lumberton. “I think just knowing we’re doing (see Firehouse Subs on page 11)

County eyeing Mint Hill property for future park Town supports county’s plan to build a regional park off Fairview Road by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Residents of Mint Hill could eventually have a regional county park in their own

backyard. Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation hopes to purchase a parcel of land off Fairview Road, across from the Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, to be used for a future regional park. The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution during its Thursday, Feb. 12, meeting in support of the county’s plans to purchase the parcel.

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation began acquiring land in 2008 to build parks, nature preserves and other amenities throughout the county, according to James Garges, the county’s director of park and recreation. The privately owned parcel in Mint Hill was identified “some time ago” as a potential site, Garges said, but negotiations with landowners have progressed (see Mint Hill on page 5)

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Pain, Numbness, & Tingling In The Hands/Feet Charlotte, NC -- The most common method your doctor will recommend to treat your neuropathy is with prescription drugs that may temporarily reduce your symptoms. These drugs have generic names such as Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, or Pregbalin and are primarily antidepressant or antiseizure drugs. These drugs may cause you to feel uncomfortable and have a variety of harmful side effects.

The treatment that is provided at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center in Charlotte has three main goals: 1) Increase blood flow 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves 3) Decrease brain-based pain

Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

Figure 1: Notice the very small blood vessels surrounding each nerve.

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems., pain, numbness,

The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized low level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blood flow.

tingling, burning, and many The low level light therapy is like watering a plant. The light additional symptoms. therapy will allow the blood The main problem is that your vessels to grow back around the doctor has told you to just live peripheral nerves and provide with the problem or try the them with the proper nutrients drugs which you don’t like to heal and repair. It’s like adding taking because they make you water to a plant and seeing the feel uncomfortable. There is now roots grow deeper and deeper. a facility right here in Charlotte, NC that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects (see the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article).

to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological land vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage then your condition can be treated. Dr. Keith Helmendach, D.C. at the Charlotte Spine and Pain Relief Center will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $70 (normally $150). This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Dr. Helmendach will be offering this neuropathy severity examination from now until Friday, March 6th, 2015. Call 704-228-3888 to make an appointment with Dr. Keith Helmendach, to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated. NOTE: Our office is located in Charlotte, NC at 7215 Lebanon Road.

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1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is nothing that we can do for you.

Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

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CAC Diamonds perform during a Cheersport competition in January. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Gill

Matthews mom providing athletic opportunities for children with disabilities by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@thecharlotteweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Connie Mulroy was fed up with the lack of athletic options for her daughter, Brielle, who has Down syndrome. So, the Matthews resident took matters into her own hands and started Charlotte Allstar Cheerleaders (CAC) Angels cheer team for children with disabilities at the International Sports Center (ISC) in 2007. “I was frustrated with the state-provided play care for 0 to 3 years (old), because I felt they were not aggressive enough in building strength,” Mulroy, a resident of the Shanamara subdivision, said. Mulroy worked as a competitive gymnastics trainer at ISC in Matthews from 1998 until 2003, when she had her daughter, Brielle. In addition to Down syndrome, Brielle was born with a heart

condition, atrial septal defect – a common condition for children with Down syndrome – and needed a lot of extra support. So, she gave up her career to focus on taking care of Brielle. When Brielle was 5 years old, Mulroy enrolled and shadowed her in a typical gymnastics class at the ISC. “The staff (ISC) has always been accepting and willing to work with her,” she said. “Not everyone is a coach or is able to play in a gymnastics gym; that is why I started the classes.” Mulroy, a former all-around state champion gymnast in Oklahoma, decided to merge her passion for gymnastics with her desire to help children with disabilities. She said ISC and Charlotte Allstar Cheerleaders always wanted to start a cheerleading program for children with disabilities, so it was the perfect opportunity to reach out to children who otherwise might not have many athletic opportunities. “In the beginning, it was kind of hard because I knew nothing about cheerleading,” Mulroy said. “… Our kids were 4 and 5 years old, and they loved to be silly, run away, turn off the lights and lay down. It was always fun, and we were exhausted at the end of the hour.” But hard work paid off – not just for Mulroy, but for the children her program helps. According to Union County residents Bill and Natalie Kinsey, who have an 8-year old son with Down syndrome, children with Down syndrome often have low muscle tone. Natalie Kinsey said their son, William, had low muscle tone prior to joining the CAC Angels three years ago. “He couldn’t even do forward rolls, when he started … within a few months, he could do forward rolls,” Natalie Kinsey said. Bill Kinsey also has noticed progress since William joined the team. “It’s absolutely improving his strength,” he said. By its sixth year, CAC Angels had grown to almost two-dozen participants. That’s when Mulroy started the CAC Diamonds. The CAC Angels is an assisted cheer team for children 5 to 10 years old. They receive support on and off the mat from volunteer, senior-level CAC cheerleaders, known as “cheer buddies.” The

Diamonds, 9 to 25 years old, don’t need assistance and compete for titles in local and national competitions. Matthews resident Rene Katkowski’s daughter, Sera, has full mutation Fragile X syndrome and autism. Sera joined the CAC Angels in spring 2010, when she was 6 years old, and has been a member of the CAC Diamonds team for two years. “They are gaining strength and coordination through warm-ups and tumbling, refining those skills into cartwheels, memorizing routines, counting holds, spatially organizing their layout,” Katkowski said. “… The front line skills that Coach Connie requires and nurtures with the team actually cross over easily into many areas of delayed development – social, emotional and physical.” The Diamonds recently received third place in their division, representing North Carolina at Cheersport’s national cheerleading competition in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, Feb. 14. The team competed against 16 out of 26 other teams at the largest annual competition held by Cheersport for special-needs cheer teams. Last year, the team came in fourth place. “This is a tough competition, and we have a very young, diverse team,” Mulroy said. “This was only our second time to compete at this event as an unassisted team, and we rocked it. We are very happy with third place.” As ISC’s special needs director, Mulroy’s next venture was to create a nonprofit to help offset parents’ expenses, such as uniforms and travel. She recently received 501(c)(3) status for Carolinas Exceptional Youth Athletes, and hopes to begin raising funds to support the cheer teams, a new gymnastics class for students with disabilities and a Special Olympics Gymnastics team that launches next month. “As a former athlete, I knew with hard work, commitment and dedication children like Brielle could not only survive but thrive,” Mulroy said. “… I’ve seen the benefits gymnastics has provided me … I’m excited to share my experience by providing an inclusive sports environment for these children.” Find more information about Carolinas Exceptional Youth Athletes at www.ceyathletes.org/.

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over the past six months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took a little while to get us to this point, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made our final recommendation to purchase the property, (and now) itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the (CharlotteMecklenburg) Board of County Commissioners,â&#x20AC;? Garges said. The issue will likely be up for a vote during the county boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 3 meeting, Garges added. Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation identifies parcels based on a methodology called â&#x20AC;&#x153;green printing,â&#x20AC;? Garges said. The system chooses parcels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; typically sites that are undeveloped â&#x20AC;&#x201C; based on land attributes, such as topography, number of acres and tree coverage. The department further investigates identified parcels to see how feasible they would be for a specific use. The parcels are ranked and evaluated based on the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, and then the acquisition process begins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve purchased in the last 18 years almost 5,000 acres,â&#x20AC;? Garges said, adding that the county now owns a little more than 22,000 acres of neighborhood, regional and community parks; nature preserve sites; and greenway connectors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to get a park property

of some type within six blocks of every (county) resident,â&#x20AC;? Garges said. The Mint Hill property totals a little more than 140 acres, according to Mint Hill town planner John Hoard. Though the county could vote as early as next month to purchase the land, it could be 2020 or later before the park is designed and built, as the project currently isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t part of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015-19 capital improvement plan, Hoard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, the emphasis is to get it purchased,â&#x20AC;? Hoard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(It could be) sometime later, after 2019, when we start actually hearing plans for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be built and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going in it.â&#x20AC;? Garges said projects are placed in a queue that includes both current park sites that need improvements and future parks that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been developed. A specific project could be moved up or pushed back, based on need and available funding, he added. If county commissioners approve the purchase, Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation will gauge input from Mint Hill residents and elected officials to learn what is needed in the area, which will help determine what amenities the park will include. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look and see what else is available along the area; we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to duplicateâ&#x20AC;? whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already there, Garges said.

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News Briefs Matthews reschedules Transportation Advisory Committee meeting

MATTHEWS – The meeting of the Matthews Transportation Advisory Committee, slated for Education Editor Layout Editor Thursday, Feb. 19, has been cancelled. Courtney Schultz Liz Lanier The town rescheduled the meeting for Tuesday, News Writers Art Director Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. at Matthews town hall. This will Hannah Chronis Maria Hernandez be a joint meeting with the Matthews Planning Board and the town’s Recreation and Parks AdviRyan Pitkin A&E Editor sory Committee to review the new Bicycle and Crystal O’Gorman Dee Grano Pedestrian Plan prepared by the town’s planning Sports Writer Faith Columnist department. Ben Doster Rev. Tony Marciano Call town hall at 704-847-4411 for more information. ADVERTISING Town hall is located at 232 Matthews Station Charlotte Conway St. Adrian Garson

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MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Police Department is gearing up for its Operation Medicine Drop, scheduled for two locations in Mint Hill on March 21, a Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Operation Medicine Drop drop-off locations will be stationed at Harris Teeter, located at 7036 Brighton Park Drive and Walgreens, located at 9202 Lawyers Road. Operation Medicine Drop gives residents a chance to drop off unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines to be disposed of properly by law enforcement officers. This process keeps medicines out of the water and sewer system, as well as out of the hands of children or people who might abuse the medications. Contact Officer Zaida Agudo with the Mint Hill Police Department at 704-545-1085 for more information.

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MATTHEWS – Consumer advocacy website NerdWallet.com recently announced its Top 20 “Best Cities for Young Families in North Carolina” and ranked Matthews as the No. 16 choice out of 123 cities and towns in the state. This is NerdWallet.com’s second annual ranking among North Carolina cities and towns. The site analyzes U.S. Census data when creating the rankings to assess four key factors: home affordability; growth and prosperity; education quality; and family friendliness. Four Union County towns made the Top 10; Waxhaw, Marvin, Stallings and Indian Trail earned the No. 1, No. 2, No. 4 and No. 5 spots, respectively. Nearby towns Mooresville and Harrisburg also made the Top 20 list, earning the No. 9 and No. 13 spots, respectively. Find more information and view the full list at www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/economics/bestcities-for-young-families-in-north-carolina-2015.

Estate sale to benefit Carl J. McEwen village MINT HILL – A three-day estate sale in Mint Hill next week will benefit the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village. The sale will take place at 6138 Robin Hollow Drive from Feb. 26 to 28, Thursday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Items for sale will include Lenox collectibles; vintage scroll carved wood upholstered chairs; bronze Greek statues; Steuben glass; green early American pattern glass; china dishes; a freezer and dorm refrigerator; “retro” kitchenware; cast iron cookware; curio cabinets; office furniture; electronics; vintage adding machines and typewriters; first-edition books; collectibles; vintage and modern dining tables; chairs and rockers; living room furniture; vintage doll house miniatures; leather chairs; an electric organ; “unique” treasures from around the world; and more. Credit cards will not be accepted, and sales must be picked up by the afternoon of Feb. 28.

Call 704-573-0726 for more information.

Blessed Assurance to host free Alzheimer’s seminar MINT HILL – Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care will host a free community Alzheimer’s disease seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Reza Bolouri, renowned neurologist and founder of the Alzheimer’s Institute of Charlotte, will present the industry’s cutting-edge news during the one-hour event. Bolouri and other healthcare providers will be on hand to answer questions. There is no cost to attend, but people are encouraged to register by calling 704-845-1359 or emailing blessedadultcare@juno.com Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care is located at 13001 Idlewild Road in Mint Hill.

Chick-fil-A offering free coffee through end of February Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is offering free hot and iced coffee during February at restaurants nationwide. Chick-fil-A partnered with THRIVE Farmers to offer specialty-grade coffee in August 2014. The new coffee qualifies as specialty grade per the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association of America, according to a news release. The sale of each cup provides direct revenue to the THRIVE Farmers network of family farmers in Central America. The offer includes 12-ounce hot or 16-ounce iced sizes and is available while supplies last. The offer is available anytime during regular restaurant hours and is limited to one cup of coffee per customer, per visit. No additional purchase is necessary, and no substitutions are available. Chick-fil-A has three locations in or near Matthews and Mint Hill, including: 9905 Matthews Park Drive in Matthews; 9010 Albemarle Road in Charlotte, just outside of Mint Hill; and 3117 Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte’s Arboretum shopping center, near Matthews.

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Orphaned Animals Available for Ad❤ption Name: Xena ID: A0552848 Breed Mix: Pit Bull Age: 9 years Weight: 48 lbs Sex: Spayed Female Date of Arrival: 1/8/15 (Stray) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped. Xena is our senior mixed pit female dog that is a gentle friendly well behaved loving companion dog that is looking for a good home to spend her golden years with because it is not easy for her to spend her days here at a shelter at this time of her life, She enjoys being with people and going for her walks with us and likes to run and play in the yard. She is a calm dog due to her maturity and would also enjoy just hanging out quietly at home with you and taking lots of naps. She will not require lots of exercise and she does appear to be housebroken and should be an easy transition into a new home due to her age. She is an affectionate dog and loves to give you lots of kisses in appreciation for the care that she receives from the staff and volunteers. If you are looking for a mature dog and think she might be a good ﬁt for your lifestyle please stop by and ask to meet with her because she is patiently waiting for her new home. Due to her mature age she is best suited for a calm adult home.

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Name: Ellie ID: A1074338 Breed Mix: Shorthair Age: 2 years Weight: 7 lbs Sex: Spayed Female Date of Arrival: 7/2/14 (Stray) Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations. Has been microchipped.

Hi, my name is Ellie. I’m a big kitten at heart. I love to run around and play with everything, but I really enjoy a good cuddle. I’m good with other cats, but I have very little experience with dogs. I’m friendly and good with kids. I’m super adventurous and love to explore. I want to be where the action is and will sleep with you if you let me. I’m looking for my forever home. Contact my foster mom at 704-458-0832 if you’d like to meet me.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews, according to the Matthews Police Department. • Victoria Eliza Violet Ellis, 3200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin; delivery of a schedule I substance; conspiring to deliver or sell a schedule I substance. Feb. 9 • Thomas Richard Horchler Jr., 3200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for distribution of narcotics; conspiring to deliver a schedule I substance. Feb. 9 • Keith Obrian Hampton, JCPenny, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: Possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI substance; selling and delivering a schedule VI substance; possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 12 • Jeffrey Cornelius Smith II, JCPenny, 10101 E. Independence Blvd.: Possession of a schedule VI substance; assault with a deadly weapon; conspiracy to sell or deliver a schedule VI substance. Feb. 12 • Tashina Raquel Gurley, 1000 block of Industrial Drive: Abduction of children. Feb. 13 • Branden Edward Reid, 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 14 • George Harrison Frink, 10500 block of

Paces Avenue: Warrant. Feb. 14 • Stephan Letral Boone, 14100 block of Phillips Road: Speeding; driving while license revoked; fictitious information. Feb. 14 The following crimes were reported in Matthews between Feb. 9 and 15, according to the Matthews Police Department.

Vehicle Break-Ins • 4800 block of Morningwood Drive: Backpack leaf blowers, weed eater, 50-foot power drop cord and chain saw with 18-inch blade, worth $1,500 total, stolen when vehicle broken into. Feb. 14 • 1000 block of Clearbrook Road: $310 laptop stolen when vehicle broken into. Feb. 15 • 800 block of Clearbrook Road: Credit/debit cards, Social Security card, $150 WiFi hotspot and $5 wallet stolen when vehicle broken into. Feb. 15

Property Theft • Sam’s Club, 1801 Windsor Square Drive: $30 metal registration plate stolen. Feb. 9 • MAZ Roofing, 640 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, suite 140: $33,534.02 embezzled. Feb. 10 • 4800 block of Friendship Drive: $285 diamond ring and $6 cash stolen. Feb. 10 • Design Shoe Warehouse, 10015 E. Independence Blvd.: $535 worth of purses/handbags/wallets stolen. Feb. 11 • Golden Corral, 11025 E. Independence Blvd.: $400 iPhone and $10 DVD stolen. Feb. 12

• 900 block of Park Center Drive: Bicycles and flash drive, worth $1,490 total, stolen. Feb. 13 • Multifamily Select, Inc., 300 E. John St., suite 138: Embezzlement. Feb. 14 • Shell, 11130 E. Independence Blvd.: 5-hour ENERGY drinks, worth $6.58 total, stolen. Feb. 15 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: Wedding rings with diamond and white gold, worth $6,000 total, stolen. Feb. 15

Drugs • 200 block of Amir Circle: Drug violations – possessing/concealing equipment or paraphernalia (bong and pipe). Feb. 9 • 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Trafficking heroin; selling or delivering a schedule I substance; conspiring to traffic heroin; possessing drug paraphernalia (not for marijuana); resist, obstruct, delay. Feb. 10

Fraud • Kangaroo Express Mart, 100 E. John St.: Counterfeiting. Feb. 9 • 11000 block of Monroe Road: Fraud – worthless checks. Feb. 9 • Life Time Fitness, 9915 E. Independence Blvd.: Fraud – all other fraud. Feb. 11 • U-Haul, 10508 Monroe Road: Obtaining money/property by false pretense. Feb. 13

Police seeking information about hit-and-run MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver in a hit-and-run incident that occurred last week. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Feb. 11, a Wednesday, at the corner of East Independence Boulevard and Matthews Park Drive, according to a news release from the Matthews Police Department. The driver was traveling south on Windsor Square Drive and turned left (eastbound) onto East Independence Boulevard, subsequently striking a pedestrian who was standing on the corner of the intersection. The victim was transported to Carolinas Medical Center – Main and suffered several broken bones, the release said. The unknown suspect was driving a Saab model 93 or 95, manufactured between 2003 and 2007, of an unknown color. It also is unknown whether the vehicle was a sedan, coupe or convertible. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Matthews Police Department at 704-847-5555.

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Violations included: No certified food protection manager on duty; beef soup not held at proper temperature for extended period of time; sticky rice wrapped in leaves in hot hold bun container not held at proper temperature; numerous bags of cooked and cooled buns held past expiration date; cooked dumplings and beef broth not actively cooled; rice cookers and mini water heaters listed as for household use only; numerous employee items mixed throughout the facility. 28105 • Adam’s Mart, 1130 E. Independence Blvd.

– 96 • AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Road – 99 • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St. – 96 • Dilworth Coffeehouse, 110 Matthews Station St. – 98 • The Dugout, 2216 E. John St. – 99 • Food Lion, 3609 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Deli/Bakery – 100 Market – 99 • Fuddruckers, 1643 Matthews Township

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Deli – 98 Meat and Seafood – 98.5 Produce – 100 • Honey Buns, 7323 E. Independence Blvd. – 90 • Huong Que Restaurant, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • K & W Cafeteria, 7316 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Kangaroo Express, 8910 Albemarle Road – 98.5 • Lawyers Glen Retirement Living Center, 10830 Lawyers Road – 97.5 • McDonald’s, 2301 Central Ave. – 99 • New China Taste, 8112 Idlewild Road – 95 • Subway, 9009 Albemarle Road – 97.5 • Target Food Avenue, 8830 Albemarle Road – 99.5 • Walmart Neighborhood Market, 7421 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • Whooli’s Grill, 7146 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 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.

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Winter whimsy coming to Fullwood Theater Matthews Playhouse performers to take the stage for ‘The Snow Queen’ by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Long before Queen Elsa made “Let it Go” a go-to karaoke favorite for children of all ages, there was a fairytale about a queen with magical, wintry powers and a heroine who faced her fears to prove good conquers evil. Performers with Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will take the stage over the next two weekends to bring “The Snow Queen” – the Hans Christian Andersen classic on which the popular Disney “Frozen” film is loosely based – to life, through a modern musical production. The show runs Feb. 20 to March 1, with 7:30 p.m. performances on Fridays and 2 p.m. performances on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available at www. matthewsplayhouse.com and cost $12 for adults and $10 for students, children and senior citizens. All performances take place at Fullwood Theater, part of the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell St. Matthews Playhouse’s production of “The Snow Queen” is a new musical that debuted just two months ago at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Penned by Ohio playwrights Steve Goers and Alyn

(From left) Ethan Kostouros, Katherine Drew and Nicky Jasper will join 11 other performers this weekend as Matthews Playhouse debuts its production of "The Snow Queen." Photo courtesy of Evan Kinsley

Cardarelli, the show follows Andersen’s circa-1844 fairytale, using original songs, dance and dialogue to tell the story. “The music’s very good in it,” show director Ron Chisholm said. “(The story) is very interesting – it’s all based on the Winter Solstice and magical things that happen. It’s got a lot in it – a reindeer and the Snow

Queen, who can make your wishes come true for (a) 24-hour period.” The script uses original character names from Andersen’s original story, such as Princess Gerda, Prince Kai and more. There’s also a dancing reindeer who goes on the journey, providing comic relief throughout the show, Chisholm said. And, as with any fairytale, there are morals to the story. “It’s a fairytale, a story of forsaken love (with the messages of), ‘Be careful what you wish for,’ and, ‘There are lessons to be learned,’” Chisholm said. June Bayless, founder of Matthews Playhouse, was searching for different adaptations of “The Snow Queen” when she came across The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production. She wanted the show she chose to be a musical, and also wanted to offer something “lighter” and “lively” for audience members. “We obviously can’t do ‘Frozen,’ but I thought the idea of being in the winter and the snow and all that might appeal to folks,” Bayless said. At first, it was tough to find a production that was appealing enough. However, when Bayless discovered Goers and Cardarelli’s adaptation, she knew she’d struck gold. “Some of the plays I read were really creepy, and this one’s not,” she said. “… It’s really cute and clever … and we’re only

the second theater to produce the show. This is the first time it’s been introduced in the Southeast.” The cast of 14 includes actors and actresses of all ages, ranging from elementary-aged children to adults. The performers have rehearsed since Jan. 5 and will take part in 12 additional performances for audiences from local schools. The most exciting aspect of working on “The Snow Queen,” Chisholm said, is the chance to introduce the performers and audience to a different style of musical theater – one where the story is just as important as the music featured in the show. “It’s a smaller musical, kind of a medium-sized show, and the story is very important,” he said. “So much of this is written to where it’s told through the music and through the songs.” The director said 4,000 students are scheduled to attend the various school performances, and he’s excited about bringing the story to life – particularly for those who’ve never experienced musical theater. “It’s bringing the magic of theater, the magic of live performance, to the audience … and taking them on a journey where they go, ‘OK, it was (different than) “Frozen,” but, wow – what a great presentation of the same story,’” Chisholm said.

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something great to help the community feels really good,” Chandler said. “Plus, our employees get to see that, and it encourages them to raise money.” The Matthews Police Department requested the donation after participating in a state-mandated, four-hour training for the department for initial trauma response, said Matthews Police Chief Rob Hunter. Every police officer in the department - including Hunter - received the training. “North Carolina State mandated this level of training for every police officer, but the state does not provide any resources whatsoever, so we knew we need to find the resources. We couldn’t have an officer receive the training but not be able to actually respond,” Hunter said. Though Hunter always hopes the department won’t have to use the packs, he feels they’re necessary for certain incidents, such as an officer shot in the line of duty or a domestic dispute, until an ambulance can arrive. Hunter also believes the packs and training give officers another level of confidence to respond to critical-care scenes. “The officers recognize that we are typically the first ones on the scene – even if it’s not a medical call – and the officers are equipped and can help each other, even before the medics arrive,” he said. Captain Roy Sisk, who applied for the Firehouse Subs grant, said the hope is to equip the department to help somebody else, or its own team members. Sisk said the supplies included in the packs, such as a tourniquet, trauma gauze and drag strap, are what the officers need. CMS was awarded a BullEx Bullseye Simulation system to teach its maintenance staff

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vandalism incident. Feb. 10 • CSX Headquarters, 699 E. Charles St.: $500 in damage to railroad crossing in vandalism incident. Feb. 11 • 1400 block of Crescent Lane: $500 in damage to back window of vehicle in vandalism incident. Feb. 14 • 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $150 in damage to front passenger side door of vehicle. Feb. 15

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about fire safety and how to properly use a fire extinguisher, said Kevin Earp, CMS director of safety. “You see fire extinguishers everywhere; you see them on walls all over, but how many people actually pulled the pin and actually sprayed a fire? There is a technique to it; you can’t just spray into the fire. You have to hit the base of the fire. This thing really teaches you that. If you don’t get it in the right spot, the fire gets bigger and bigger,” Earp said. Earp uses the simulation system to generate friendly competition among employees, which he feels combats a sense of nervousness that comes with fighting a fire. The department plans to offer the training to bus drivers, as well as use the simulation system in a fire safety event for fourth- and fifth-graders next month at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte. “We want to host a fun a event where kids can win some prizes, but also learn about fire safety,” Earp said. CMS also plans to offer training classes for any CMS employee who signs up. “We have such a diverse amount of jobs in our system that is will be very valuable,” Earp said, adding he hopes to introduce warehouse staff and cafeteria managers to the training. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has donated grants to public safety organizations in 42 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, Gubbins said, and plans to expand to all 50 states. The foundation exceeded its goal of $4.5 million last year, and this year’s goal is still in the works, she added. “All of that small change adds up to big change, so we should have a really good year again,” Gubbins said. Area public safety departments can apply for a grant at grants.firehousesubs.com.

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CMS superintendent concerned about teacher recruitment, retention by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Recruiting “passionate” teachers is the one thing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Ann Clark is concerned about as she steps into her new position. Clark discussed the district’s plan to draw and retain successful teachers during a community conversation event by MeckEd, a nonprofit public policy group for CMS, on Feb. 11. The superintendent seeks to instill a sense of pride in current CMS teachers to encourage positive attitudes regarding the district and the teaching profession. She feels future teachers sit in classrooms now, as students, so if teachers aren’t exciting about teaching, then students aren’t encouraged to pursue the profession, particularly within the district. “We have to be proud of what we do,” Clark said. “How can we expect the community to be proud and trust (the district) if the people are doing it aren’t proud?” Some teachers say their peers aren’t advocating teaching as a profession, which has caused decreases in enrollment in schools of education, so fewer future teachers are on the horizon, said MeckEd Executive Director Bill

Anderson, who served as a CMS educator for 25 years. Clark said the district has a national reputation as an urban district that moves students, but the surrounding states have better teacher pay, so the district is left to only recruit within North Carolina. “That’s not the strategy I want to rely on, but what would you do?” she asked at the forum. Clark also voiced her concern regarding the pipeline in teacher recruitment. Without funding for North Carolina’s Teaching Fellow Program and other programs that attract young professionals to teach in the state, the district has trouble attracting young, passionate teachers. Clark said the state and district need to determine a system that will attract “the very best people” to CMS. “We don’t have an environment right now that self-selects,” she said. “We want the very best high school seniors to become teachers. “It all hinges on a teacher, a great teacher. That’s why this agenda is not something to reflect on for two more years, but now. We have to put our pride aside and make strides.” Teachers are leaving the school district more frequently than ever, said Anderson.

Recent teacher separation data showed a 50 percent increase in teacher separation in the district between the 2009-10 and 2013-14 school years. The retired number stayed stagnant throughout the year, but teachers have begun leaving the state for higher pay. “The teacher pipeline squeeze is real,” Anderson said. The North Carolina Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey recently said the state has a “crisis” in teacher retention. Clark said some help with retention is in the future. With the help of the Belk Foundation, the opportunity culture model, which allows teachers who have the desire to stay in the classroom to advance their career and reach more students with increased pay, has seen success in Project L.I.F.T., a CMS learning community that reaches traditionally poor-performing schools. The district plans to expand the model to other CMS schools. Clark said increasing teachers’ salaries, but still keeping them in the classroom where they can reach more students, was a “powerful wake-up call” for the district. The model can be used to allow a teacher who has success with a specific subject to teach all students on that subject and serve as “multiclassroom leaders.”

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Gamblers, cops and a soul-saving ‘sister’ Independence High School to perform ‘Guys and Dolls’ by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – Independence High School’s theater department will take audience members to Times Square in the late 1940s with its production of “Guys and Dolls.” The show follows a bet between a gambler, Sky Masterson, and Nathan Detroit, who runs an illegal floating craps game. The bet says Sky will have to earn a date with Sister Sarah Brown, who leads the Save-a-Soul Mission calling for sinners to “Follow the Fold” and repent. Sky and Sarah develop a romance, while illegal gamblers attempt to avoid the police. “I chose it because ... it’s a lot of fun, but it’s also one of the classics,” Paula Baldwin, Independence theater teacher and show director said. “I really enjoy the show, and I wanted to try to beef up the number of boys involved. The show requires a lot of boys in the cast. At first, we were worried we wouldn’t have the tryouts for the boys that we need, but we did, and it’s turned out pretty well.” Baldwin discussed the time period, setting and character development in the early stages of the production, to prepare students for the show. She suggested students watch clips of their characters to get a sense of the time period of the show. Baldwin said the audience will enjoy the show numbers – particularly those featuring many of the boys in the cast. “I think people will be surprised at how athletic (the cast is), how entertaining those numbers are going to be,” she said. This year will mark Independence’s first year with a second theater teacher, who will bring a new flair to the production. Independence technical theater teacher and director Rick Dills designed the set with some help from students; some students created the set design, and others constructed it. “As far as the set, we did a quite of bit of research of other sets,” Dills said. “We have a small space, so designing a large set in a small space is kind of tough. The students have done a lot of work, and a lot of them have been surprised by what they have been able to accomplish this year, having not done sets like this before.” Dills feels the technical theater students should not be overlooked for their efforts and contributions to the production. He feels sets and technical work carry out the concept of the show. “We’ve never really done the technical (side before this production), so I’m hoping audience members see that and appreciate what (the technical students) have done,” Dills said. In the past, Baldwin has relied on parents to create the sets, but she feels the Independence community is excited about the student-created sets. “They take ownership in that, which is www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

kind of cool,” she said. Stage manager Sarah Rossi, an Independence senior, said she’s enjoyed watching the actors grow and put forth effort. “I hope the audience understands how much time and effort we’ve put it and all the wonderful things that have gone into it to make it what it is today,” Rossi said. Senior Veronica Rice, who plays Sarah Brown, said she found developing her character challenging because Sarah Brown is reserved, but Veronica is outgoing. “I remember when I got the script, I read it five times in one sitting because I wanted to delve into every line she was saying and understand what she’s saying,” she said. Veronica, who performed in her first musical in the seventh grade, said she had to learn how to kiss and portray a romance on stage. “I’d really like the audience to think of the characters as not just characters, but almost as real people with real emotions,” she said. “This could happen in real life, and probably has.” Many of the cast members, including Veronica, also are performing in the Patriot Playmakers competition production, “The Dancers,” which has had rehearsals sprinkled throughout “Guys and Dolls” preparation. Baldwin holds “Dancers” rehearsals every two weeks to keep the production “fresh” for the characters and audience. The Playmakers qualified for the upcoming Southeastern Theater Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after earning the honor of Overall Distinguished Play at the North Carolina Theater Conference high school state competition. Baldwin has worked to continue developing both productions and has maintained a busy schedule preparing to send students to Chattanooga for five days next month. “We’ve kept it new and great and have kept the story clean,” Veronica said. Baldwin invites community members to attend a performance on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., of “The Dancers,” to raise money for the trip, and enjoy the school’s musical next week. “I think a lot of people through the years have seen the movie version (of ‘Guys and Dolls’) with Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. Young people probably don’t know who that is, but older people in the community probably do remember it,” Baldwin said. “Also, it’s a show that’s been done very frequently, so a lot of people have memories associated with it.” She feels it’s a light, fun and enjoyable show all audiences could enjoy. “The music is memorable, and it’s the kind of show that people will go and see again and again,” Baldwin added. “The format of it is it’s a classic American musical. The story, the way it evolves, the music and the way the songs are incorporated into it make it a standard.” Independence will perform “Guys and Dolls” Feb. 26 to 28, Thursday to Saturday, at the school at 7 p.m. each evening. Tickets will be sold at the door.

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Crestdale Middle School A Honor Roll Eighth grade: Ahmed, Abdulah Asaad; Aiello, Danielle Cay; Appleton-Renfro, Imani Kuluboh Diop; Ashley, Alexandria Mae; Barilla, Maura Nicole; Brooks, Ansley Lyn; Burleson, Abigail Hannah; Chin, Kevin Tienyol; Chopra, Gayatri Tara; Coltrane, Chace Allen; Conklin, Sara Rosemary; Coto Escobar, Victor; Craig, Elizabeth Ruth; DosSantos, Nikoly Ramos; El Tannir, Karim Chahine; Everett, Skylar Linn; Fisher, Lydia Ann; Fulcher, Cassidy Aileen; Gaines, Emma Kathryn; Griffin, Moriah Yvette; Groulx, Allison Brooke; Hant, James Jacob; Harrington, Emma Grace; Harvell, Camille Alise; Hunt, Adam Wade; Jezek, Alleigh Elizabeth; Kennedy, Liam Ross; Kircik, Jenna Kathleen; Koback, Ingrid Grace; Kucsma, Kara Belle; Lee, Joanna; Lee, Stephen Cooper; McKinstry, Cory Charles; Mobombo, Abigail Nkembo; Morris, Lauren Elizabeth; Muret, Madeline Claire; Novak, Kaitlin Emily; Nussman, William Banks; Okraski, Francine Caroline; Pascarella, Ethan Michael; Patterson, Rachel Lynn; Pistorio, Lizah Mae; Proctor, Berkley Georgia; Pureza, Emily Nicole; Reese, Ethan James; Reeve, Charles Baxter; Shenton, Melissa Jo; Simanic, Bojana; Skutelnik, Christina; Thing, Jacob; Thomas, Emily Renee; Tokarev, Karina Ann; Trimble, Austin James; Tyrrell, Madelyn Creahan; Vashakidze, David; Wallace, Helen; and Ziefert, Nicole Faye. Seventh grade: Baker, Gabriel William; Baruah, Arunav; Beck, Charlotte Mary; Black, Charles Spencer; Bohlen, Jack; Bryant, Peyton Anne; Carnow, Grace Samantha; Coe, Zachary Allen; Coleman, Nimeesha Ceana; Cook, Maia Marie; Gebrekidan, Mahlet Abay; Hadavi, Sunnya Elizabeth; Hall, William Clayton; Hay, David John; Hensel, William Taylor; Hubbs, Madelyn Hughes; Humphrey, Samantha Brooke; Kochi, Kothai; Kolodziey,

Elizabeth Canter; Lago, Alyssa Marie; Lewis, Savannah Jo; Mahoney, Caitlyn Ann; Marks, Madison Reilly; McLane, Madison Wylie; McMahan, Frank Anthony; Mouleeswaran, Gaushik; Norton, Jacob James; Oneto, Emma Noelle; Prakash, Jasmine India; Rabon, Avery Caroline; Ricco, Joseph Nicholas; Robbins, Gareth John Edward; Shroyer, Tyler Michael; Snow, Halle Mae; Spaulding, Grace Elizabeth; Stanley, Jacob Christian; Thomas, Spencer Joseph; Ward, Maria Ann; Wessler, Gianna Hope; Westover, Alexander Grayson; and Wheeler, Thomas Vaughan. Sixth grade: Aparicio, Colleen Jessica; Arena, Jillian Morgan; Ashley, William Blake; Austell, Elizabeth Dill; Barga, Michael Henry; Bergin, Reagan Nora; Brown, Tyler James; Choffin, Rachel Brooke; Cruse, Jenna Noelle; Deir, Connor Addison; Dillon, Charles Blakely; Dunn, Joey Liang; Edgerton, Emily Elizabeth; Emerick, Payton Lee; English, Camille Carden; Fulcher, Abigail Lynn; Gaines, Olivia Anne; Gellman, Benjamin Vozniak; Grant, Riley Rosalene; Grupp, Luke Matthew; Hardaway, Bethany Grace; Harris, Mary Lillian Duke; Hite, Caroline E; Hupko, Alexandra Elizabeth; Jacobson, Sebine Vianne; Jourdan, William Michael; Kasher, Kamariah Angelica; Kircik, Annalise Hannah; Kissam, Emily Jayne; Lee, James; Long, Maleigha Jayd Zhen; Marijono, Sophie Ariella; Mayhew, Mara Ann; McGarry, Kathryn Danaher; Menninger, Margaret Olivia; Moore, Graham David; Morcos, Gabrielle Mackenzie; Musa, Hannah Julianne; Noel, Matthew Palmer; Palmer, Emma Margaret; Potter, Ryan Lane; Rosen, Avery Lyla; Sauls, Nathan Bryant; Stadler, Amelia Lynn; Stansell, Joshua Benjamin; Sumlin, Trevor Clark; Summerhill, Paige Elise; Vardineni, Srikriti; Vince, Savannah Ashleigh; Whiting, Sarah Isobelle; and Winstead, Dylan Cassidy.

A/B Honor Roll Eighth grade: Alvarado, Jenna Leigh; Anderson, Ryan Vance; Anderson, William Gerard; Andrews, Taylor Caroline; Arellano, Maria Cristina; Balderston, Sofia Rane; Barga, James Luis; Beck, Dejah Marie; Bergin, Kennedy Marie; Boya, Faith Sanga; Boyd, Anna Marie; Brock, Courtney Erin; Brucciani, Joseph Christopher; Bryant, Dylan Richard; Carr, Kathryn Langer; Carrillo Corujo, Nina Marlyn; Carter, Savannah Elaine; Choutha, Keerthana; Clapp, Bennett Wesley; Coleman, Kaitlyn Dawn; Costa, Natalie Sophia; Courtney, Caitlyn Arlene; Dandridge, Tamia Shani; Danisi, Jordan Marie; Davenport, Christian Jordan; Demirovic, Alisa; Drulard, Katelyn Emme L; Duong, Linh Ngoc; Eakes, Emily Rebekah; Edwards, Emma Elizabeth; Edwards, Lilly Lauren; Efken, Jordan Elise; Elizalde,

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William Blake; Eljarieh, Allisa Osama; Epstein, Nicholas Owen; Faulk, Alia Denae; Franco, David Solomon; Frattini, Nathan Paul; Gangadhar, Nikhil Krishnan; Gettys, Jessica Rose; Goetz, Adam Harrison; Greco, Mary Grace; Hayes, Hannah Elise; Horak, Rachel Elizabeth; Hull, Kendall Paige; Joglekar, Tanvi Usha; Johnson, Harvie Vance; Johnson, Isabelle; Jourdan, Emily Elizabeth; Jung, Jun Hwi; Karrenstein, Josie Lee; Kastorian, Marnie Vart; Kelley, Andrew David; Kissam, Christopher Scott; Kleinfeldt, Matthew James; Lang, Bailey Douglas; Laughter, James Andrew David; LaVenture, Megan Jean; Lee, Charles Eric; Lee, Hannah Nicole; Luke, Taylor Davis; Lupold, Valerie; Macmahon, Andrew Kyle; Mahler, Alexander Thomas; Marciniak, Sean-Michael Francis; Mayhew, Morgan Lynn; McCarter, Magdeline Ann; McGowan, Olivia Ruth; McManus, Caitlin Cathleen; McMillan, Ian Divish; Mendoza, Alfredo; Money, Jacob Blaine; Moore, Cooper Markus; Murphy, Ian Thomas; O'Donnell, Tyler Patrick; Odums, Knoah Jailee; Pakan, Thomas Stephen; Paquette, Alex Taylor; Park, Goeun; Peters, Brooke Amber; Polk, Michael Andrew; Queen, Lance McMillan; Recarey, Veronica Victoria; Roberts, Blair Concetta; Romano, Samantha Rose; Satterfield, David Michael; Silvia, Mackenzie Jennings; St. John, Roman Michael; St. John, Sierra Roquel; Stevenson, Ainsley Elizabeth; Thompson, Nathaniel Aldrich; Vuong, David Hoang; Walker, Hadley Elizbeth; West, Daniel Thomas; Wilkes, John Michael; Wlodyka, Mary Neil; Youngblood, Ryan Pryor; Ziefert, Kyle Alexander; and Zostant, Gracey Mae. Seventh grade: Aiello, Jacqueline Brooke; Armel, Ashley Elizabeth; Austero, Lillian Marie; Baker, Lauren Elizabeth; Bartles, Logan Tyler; Breckwoldt, Madison Lynn; Britt, Conner Davis; Brookshire, Willow Kei; Browning, Stephen Colin; Cambruzzi, Caroline Jane; Chasnoff, Joseph Alexander; Chinoporos, Stephanie Alexis; Christie, Brooke Ann; Colbert, George Washington; Coltrane, Hannah Jane; Cook, Karlee Logan; Crimin, Lauren Elizabeth; Curtis, Allison Claire; Davidson, Brady Cole; Davis, Hayden Charles; Davis, Jack Patrick; Duncan, Kathryn Elizabeth; Franqui, Angelique; Frizzell, Bryce Thomas; Gonzalez Dunca, Carolina Rain; Greco, Madison Leigh; Guylitto, Colby Carl; Hafizoglu, Melis; Hickman, Margo Kathleen; Hinkle, Emma Kathleen; Howell, Mitchell Walker; Hunt, Evy Dean; Ince, Michael Christian; Johnson, Randy; Jones, Ava Clarke; Joyner, Jake Thomas; Kearney, Emily Rae; Kichigin, David; King, Trevor Austin; Koch, Kayla Marie; Koelz, Shelby Jane; LaVenture, Owen Michael; Leslie, Cameron Christopher; McAlister, Cassandra Loy; Milbourn, Austin Cole; Miller, Brandon Cole; Morris, Sarah Cole; Munavalli, Ragen Nisha; O'Donnell, Evelyn Grace; Oyach, Donovan Jerome; Panomitros, Anastasia Greer; Patel, Simran Bhupen; Peterson, Christian Noel; Phoenix-Flood, Owen

Tao; Pierce, Ashton Reid; Ramos, Tasha Padua; Rossomanno, Dylan Michael; Rupp, Maxwell Cash; Russell, Matthew Steven; Sadovsky, Matheus; Scheuermann, Quinton Hans; Scott, Yolonda Renea; Sloan, Ainsley Ann; Smith, Alli Olivia; Smith, Charles Eric; Smithers, Shawn James; Smolin, Eliezer Zvi; Spinelli, Vincent Robert; Starnes, Hailey Maddison; Strayhorn, Jonathan Nicholson; Sutton, Payton Alise; Torrey, Emma Marie; Weber, Jackson Henry; Wyland, Madison Anne; Young, Ceyana Laurene; Youngstrom, Jackson Lewis; Ziefert, Travis Michael; Zschaber, Addison Danielle; and Zubko, Kirsty Angela. Sixth grade: Abbotts, Mary Morgan; Amorossi, Kamryn Alexis; Barnett, Jasmine Renee; Bojadzija, Ajsa; Boyd, Andrew Steven; Breen, Kinsley Reece; Brincefield, Abigail Ann; Broadway, Brayden McCall; Brown, Lily Li; Camp, Tyler John; Carr, Charles Francis; Carter, Jalen Immanuel Carswell; Caslin, Lily Theresa; Chin, Nicole Tienlai; Davis, Madison Lynn; Diaz, Melanie Elizabeth; Dixon, Georgia Grace; Doody, Chandler Grace; Dotson, Jareth Allen; Drury, Trent Thomas; Duenas, Aaliyah Rubi; Franceschini, DeCristo Michael; Gardner, Isaiah Lamonte; Hackett, Eric Ephriam; Hansen, Adelaide Jude; Hejl, Griffin David; Hemmerling, Ashley Marie; Hutchins, Ema Grace; Jaafar, Ali Bassem; Jacobs, Caroline Victoria; Johnson, Hallie Elizabeth; Johnson, Ruby Katherine; Johnson, Sabrina Grace; Kenney, Matthew Robert; Kerr, Miles Bikman; Kuty, Richard John; Leonard, Eleanor Kathryn; Lerner, Bina Natsuko; Libbey, Brayden Alexander; Lovan, Katelyn Elizabeth; Macmurphy, Charles Sullivan; Marciniak, Connor Joseph; Marsico, Ashley Marie; Mayhew, Carter Neale; McAlister, Lance Walker; Mckinstry, Cole Alexander; McLane, Caroline Julia; Money, Adelynne Marie; Morelock, Madison Courtney; Morris, William Andrew; Mudani, Jai P; Muret, Carolyn Audrey; O'Donnell, Donovan Jake; Obele, David Akunakadike; Oldham, Olivia Riley; Petricoff, Anna Kate; Plaisance, Molly Margaret; Polk, Matthew Josef; Proctor, Bennett Jackson; Qanadilo, Yousef Mohammad; Quinn, Beulah Irene; Quiroa Umana, Diego Roberto; Ragan Johnson, Isabella; Ramos, Layla Padua; Rangoonwala, Samad Ali; Reimann, Zoe Elizabeth; Reinhard, Samuel Charles; Rice, Donald Jennings; Riggs, Isabel Carla; Roesly, Jenna Elaine; Rome, Kaylee Elizabeth; Rosenbloom, Benjamin James; Russell, Torri Alexis; Shane, William Richard; Shenton, Claire Elizabeth; Shipman, Kean Michael; Smart, Madeline Elizabeth; Smith, Lauren Michelle; Taylor, Caroline Chafin; Teifer, Griffin Stephen; Thompson, Fenna Haas; Thompson, Jacqueline Ann; Tokarev, Mark Victor; Trimble, Carter Ryan; Vashakidze, Saba John; Williams, Devin Stanley; Wrisley, Clayton Lane; Yale, Ryan Christopher; Youance, Emmanuel James Mathias; Youngblood, Reagan Anna; and Zoabi, Ayah.

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chapter. Instead, they chose Romans 12:9-13. Before I share those with you, let me tell you about the person who read the scripture. The person selected to read the verses was not part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the family.â&#x20AC;? Actually, he was from the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not my side of the family. He was from Long Island and spoke with a strong New York accent. As he read the scripture verses, all I could think about was the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Godfather.â&#x20AC;? I envisioned one of the Corleones reading the Bible. I had to stop focusing on his accent so I could concentrate on the words being read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual

I think weddings should be long â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 45 minutes minimum. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve conducted weddings as short as 11 minutes; your seatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even warm, and the bride is already walkRev. Tony ing back up the Marciano aisle. You can imagine my pleasure when my cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding was going to be long. More than that length, there was something else intriguing about this wedding. The couple did not choose to read 1 Corinthians 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the â&#x20AC;&#x153;great loveâ&#x20AC;?

fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love must be sincere.â&#x20AC;? There will be times when love will be a wild, crazy, out-of-control feeling. Other times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;ho-hum.â&#x20AC;? When that happens, love will need to be an act of will in order to make it through that â&#x20AC;&#x153;passing phaseâ&#x20AC;? and back to the wild, crazy moments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hate what is evil, cling to what is good.â&#x20AC;? Every person in a marriage does and says things to hurt and offend the other person. Problems occur when one or both hold onto what was said and done. Then they throw it in the other personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face while having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fight.â&#x20AC;? Instead, they need to â&#x20AC;&#x153;let it goâ&#x20AC;? rather than holding onto it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honor one another above yourselves.â&#x20AC;? The bride made a toast to her new husband. Although I barely knew them, I could tell they were 100-percent crazy in love and deeply committed to one another. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.â&#x20AC;? Marriage can be like a rollercoaster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes you are going up, and other times you wonder, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What in the world was

I thinking when I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to this person?â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when you need to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;patient in afflictionâ&#x20AC;? to get through those low times to become stronger on the other side. They wrapped up their wedding with these words from the Gospel of John: â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.â&#x20AC;? When I got married, I thought I knew what I was getting into. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll confess: I had no idea what I was getting into. Neither do those two who pledged to love, honor and cherish. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the twists and turns life is going to throw at them, but they are starting with an incredible foundation. With that as their base, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do just fine. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Visit www.charlotterescuemission.org for more information.

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St. Luke Catholic Church to host Adult Lenten Series MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Luke Catholic Church will host Adult Education Lenten Series for the next three, consecutive Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family life center. St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parishioner and GIFT faculty member, David Galusha, will lead the series, and each talk will include a discussion session and light refreshments. The following is a schedule of dates and topics: â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who are American Catholics and where are they going: Statistics and Trendsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are the Issues and their Causes: Conservatives, Liberals and Dropoutsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ March 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is Change Possible? Desirable? Inevitable? Change Without Compromise/Probable Directionâ&#x20AC;? Email Ann Helms at adulted@stlukechurch.net for more information. St. Luke Catholic is located at 13700 Lawyers Road. Leadership series comes to Matthews UMC MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Matthews United Methodist Church will host leadership series from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, from Feb. 25 to April 22. Classes will be lead by Dr. Hampton Hopkins, who has more than 20 years of experience teaching leadership courses. Hopkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses will include the following topics: strategic management; leading and managing change; leadership development; and policy and governance. The classes cost $12, and confidential scholarships are available. Contact Kim at 704-815-1913 or kim@matthewsumc.org to register or request childcare. Matthews UMC is located at 801 S. Trade St. Lenten Series continues at Cross and Crown Lutheran MATTHEWS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cross and Crown Lutheran Church kicked off its Lenten series with an Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 18. The church will continue the Lenten series every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., through March 25. The weekly 30-minture services will focus on the parable of the Prodigal Son. Call 704-847-5967 or email pastorginn@ windstream.net for more information. Cross and Crown is located at 300 Pineville-Matthews Road. Morning Star Lutheran to host fiveweek Lenten series, blood drive MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Morning Star Lutheran Church will host special Lenten events www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

every Wednesday from Feb. 25 to March 25. Lenten events kick off each week with dinner from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner tickets cost $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 years old and younger. Tickets are available for purchase at the church office. Following dinner, there will be a variety of programs for adults and children from 6 to 7 p.m., including activities, such as yoga, quilting, and instructive classes. The classes include: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You'll Get Through This,â&#x20AC;? taught by Rev. Ed Crotty, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exploring and Practicing Prayerâ&#x20AC;? taught by retired Rev. Dick Little. The Parables of Lent series starts at 7:15 p.m., with topics that address facing temptations. The church also will host a blood drive sponsored by Community Blood Center of the Carolinas from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Fellowship Learning Center. Morning Star Lutheran Church is located at 12509 Idlewild Road. New counseling programs offered at New Beginnings Community Church MINT HILL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Beginnings Community Church recently started two new programs through its Parakaleo Counseling ministry called Kingdom Restoration and Beyond the Surface. Kingdom Restoration, a ministry for people struggling with addiction and recovery, takes place in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family life center every first and third Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. Beyond the Surface is a new ministry program that focuses on helping people with self-esteem or self-worth issues. Beyond the Surface will be held in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family life center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Individual counseling options are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as after hours and on-call services by appointment. Call 704-567-2900 for more information. New Beginnings Community Church is located at 7027 Stillwell Road. Ebola survivor to visit Calvary Church Calvary Church will host An Evening with Nancy Writebol, featuring the Calvary Church missionary who contracted Ebola when serving in Liberia with Serving in Mission (SIM) USA. The event will take place Feb. 26, a Thursday, at 7 p.m. in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crown Room. Writebol is one of the first two Americans who recovered from the deadly virus. She will speak about her experience serving in Liberia, as well as her â&#x20AC;&#x153;triumphant return to health,â&#x20AC;? according to a church announcement. The event, free and open to the community, also will feature dessert and coffee. Find more information and register to attend by Feb. 24 at www.calvarychurch. com. Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte.

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Under God’s Sea in 3-D – Music & Arts Camp

Area churches, performing arts groups to offer summer programs

Age group: Kindergarten through sixth grade July 6 to 10 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performance: July 11 at 6 p.m.

by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Though schools were closed earlier this week due to winter weather, a number of area organizations already have their sights on longer days and warmer temperatures. In Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s second summer camp guide of 2015, we’ll explore various camps in Matthews and Mint Hill, including performing arts programs and faithbased curriculum. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly will run additional summer camp guides every other week through April. Email suggestions for editorial coverage of upcoming summer camps to news@ matthewsminthillweekly.com.

having fun. The program costs $18 for elementary-aged students (4 years old, by Aug. 31, through fourth grade); $15 for toddlers (for VBS volunteers only); and $25 for middle school students (those currently in fifth and sixth grades). Registration information will be posted online March 8, a Sunday, at www.matthewsumc.org.

Matthews United Methodist Church

MATTHEWS – Several summer camp options will be available through Matthews United Methodist Church. Visit the church’s website at www.matthewsumc.org for more information about programs at Matthews UMC. All camps will take place at the church, located at 801 S. Trade St.

Everest VBS – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power June 22 to 26 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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This camp costs $75 for one child and $65 for each additional sibling, and includes lunch and a snack each day, a camp T-shirt, practice CDs and all materials. Registration is currently open. Contact Carrie Nelson at carrie@ matthewsumc.org or 704-815-1983 for more information.

The Lighthouse at MUMC Summer Camp June 15 to Aug. 19 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kids are invited to “journey with Jesus” at The Lighthouse at MUMC Summer Camp. The program will explore the cities where Jesus’s ministry came alive, and campers will learn what it means to live their faith “right where we are in our daily lives,” according to a news release. The (see Summer Camp Guide on page 19)

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Summer Camp Guide

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of camps, including "Storybooks and Fairytales," this summer at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy in Mint Hill.

Summer Camp Guide (continued from page 18)

camp offers a variety of activities including games, crafts, cooking projects, devotions, field trip, and service projects for school-aged children, while providing “a safe and comfortable atmosphere for them to enjoy their summer vacation,” read the release. The camp costs $145 per week. Registration begins Friday, Feb. 20, and space is limited. Contact Melanie Jackson at Melanie@matthewsumc. org or 704- 815-1998 for more information.

M.A.D. DAZE at MorningStar Presbyterian Church

MATTHEWS – MorningStar Presbyterian Church will host M.A.D. Daze II, a music, art and drama camp for children. The camp is slated for July 27 to 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, and is open to rising kindergarteners through rising fifthgraders. The camp costs $50 per student and will offer “after school” activities for children who need additional care, according to a news release. Campers will participate in activities in preparation for the performance of a one-act play at the end of the week. Staff members will include music coordinator Damon Postle, of Winthrop University; drama coordinator Megan Postle, from Trinity Episcopal School; and art leadership from Claire Ambrose, an art teacher at Albemarle Elementary School. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Call MorningStar Presbyterian’s office at 704-847-9864 between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, to reserve a spot in the camp. Registration forms also will be available for download at www. morningstarpresbyterian.com/news beginning March 2, a Monday. All activities take place at MorningStar Presbyterian, located at 13000 Idlewild Road.

Spotlight Performing Arts Academy

MINT HILL – The nonprofit Spotlight Performing Arts Academy will offer a variety of camps for different age groups this summer. Find more information at www. spotlightacademyonline.com, or call 704-545-7373. All activities will take place at Spotlight’s headquarters, located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

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Age group: 7 to 11 years old June 22 to 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Performance: June 26 at 1 p.m. In this half-day camp, students will have a chance to experience everything Spotlight Performing Arts Academy has to offer. Students will sing, dance, act and play instruments. The camp will end with a performance on Friday for family and friends. Snacks will be provided.

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Storybooks and Fairytales Age group: 4 to 8 years old June 29 to July 3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Performance: July 3 at 1 p.m.

In this half-day camp, students will bring to life popular storybooks and fairytales through acting, singing and dancing. The camp will end with a performance on Friday for family and friends. Snacks will be provided. Cost: $125

Frozen In Summer

Age group: 4 to 12 years old July 5 to 10 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performance: July 10 at 6 p.m. In this full-day camp, students will dance and cheer their way through the story and songs from the popular â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frozenâ&#x20AC;? film. This camp includes a variety of dance, cheer and theater. Campers will be placed into groups based on age. The camp will end with a performance on Friday for family and friends. Students should bring a packed lunch. An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Cost: $225

American Pop Forever Age group: 12 to 17 years old July 13 to 17 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performance: July 17 at 6 p.m.

In this full-day camp, students will dance and sing their way through the American popular music phenomenon. The camp will focus on pop music from the 1950s to the 1990s. The camp will end with a performance on Friday for family and friends. Students should bring a packed lunch. An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Cost: $225

Musical Theatre Camp: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Tales of Aladdinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Age group: 7 to 12 years old July 20 to 24 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performance: July 24 at 6 p.m.

In this full-day camp, popular characters Aladdin, Jasmine, the Genie and more will come to life on an adventure filled with music, mayhem and magic carpets. There will be short lessons on proper ways to audition and the opportunity for solos and speaking roles. The camp will end with a performance on Friday for family and friends. Students should bring a packed lunch. An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Cost: $225

Musical Theatre Camp: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;101 Dalmatiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Age group: 7 to 12 years old July 20 to 24 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performance: July 24 at 6 p.m.

In this full-day camp, students will perform skits from â&#x20AC;&#x153;101 Dalmatiansâ&#x20AC;? and learn musical numbers from the popular Disney-Broadway show. There will be short lessons on proper ways to audition and the opportunity for solos and speaking roles. The camp will end with a performance on Friday for family and friends. Students should bring a packed lunch. An afternoon snack will be provided each day. Cost: $225

Broadway Bound

Age group: 12 to 17 years old Aug. 10 to 14 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performance: Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. In this full-day camp, students will have the chance to learn and perform a complete Broadway revue. Throughout the week, students will audition for roles, perform solos and group numbers and learn â&#x20AC;&#x153;what it takes to be a Broadway star.â&#x20AC;? Students should bring a packed lunch. Cost: $225

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Calendar 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 nonprofitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

2.21.15 Saturday Kids Baseball Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spring Tryouts

Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School will hold a middle school baseball camp to help seventh- and eighth-grade kids prepare for spring tryouts. A complementary free lunch is included for all kids. The event is free. Email kerr@queensgranthigh.org or call 704-8371076 for more information, including times for tryouts. Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School, 10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews

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2.20.15 Friday 7 p.m. Student Talent Show

2.21.15 Saturday 5 to 8 p.m. Jamaica Hope Foundation Fundraiser

Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant High School will host its Student Talent Show in the Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Theater at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Tickets cost $5, and the performance is open to the community. Contact Shelley Tippett, the Mint Hill schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art department dean, at tippet@queensgranthigh.org or 704-545-0736.

Local nonprofit Jamaica Hope Foundation will host a fundraising dinner to support several orphanages, schools and medical clinics in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Raffle prizes will include a $25 TCBY gift certificate; 60-minute massage from Bliss Massage Therapy; beach-themed painting from The Tipsy Paintbrush; Thirty-One and Tupperware products; and more. Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Theater, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 6050 Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and will be on sale at the Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte restaurant during the week of the event. Call Kara Lopp at 704-4122398 or visit www.jamaicahopefoundation.org for more information.

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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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strategies for Survivingâ&#x20AC;? 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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club will sponsor a Scholarship Card and Game Party Fundraiser in Philadelphia Presbyterian Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kerr Building. The event costs $10 per person and includes beverages, heavy appetizers and dessert. An â&#x20AC;&#x153;absolute silentâ&#x20AC;? auction and bake sale will be conducted during the card and game party. Contact Pat Stanley at 704-545-2185 to purchase tickets. Kerr Building, Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, 11501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill

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Calendar 2.28.15 Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. Art Journaling in Nature

People are invited to come out for a morning of hiking, writing, gluing, smearing, doodling and more while exploring Squirrel Lake Park. Attendees will receive a journal to take home and continue documenting their explorations. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch for a “Lunch & Learn” session to learn about the wildlife living within the park. A $5 registration is required. Open for 7 years old and older. Visit www.matthewsfun.org/ NaturePrograms/tabid/201/Default.aspx to register. People should bring water and wear clothes that can get dirty. Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews

2.28.15 Saturday 2 to 2:45 p.m. ‘Oliver Button is a Sissy’

Watch One Voice Chorus bring to life Tomie De Paolo’s children story about standing up to bullying and being proud of who you are in this special musical production supported by the Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund. This event is geared toward families with children in prekindergarten through third grade. This event is free, and registration isn’t required. Free copies of the book will be shared with each joining family. Call 336-794-6831 for more information. Matthews Library, 124 West John St., Matthews

3.7.15 Saturday 10:30 a.m. Prolific Pens - Writing Workshop

Writers of all skills and levels are encouraged to join the Mint Hill Writers Group to do some writing, share their work, meet other local amateur writers and exchange ideas. The event is free, but attendees must register. Contact the Mint Hill Library Reference Desk Staff at 704-416-5200, option 4, for information on how to register. Register online at www.cmlibrary.org/programs/ programListing.asp. Community Room, Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Myers Park’s challengers are few, if any, especially in the Matthews-Mint Hill area. The Mustangs (23-1, 12-0 Southwestern 4A), who are ranked No. 10 nationally by Maxpreps. com Xcellent 25 ranking, won all six meetings with area conference foes Butler, Independence and Rocky River. Myers Park won all of those games by a combined score of 410-195 and easily secured another conference championship. The Ravens and Bulldogs were more competitive in their second games with Myers Park, losing by 11 and 19 respectively; however, Independence was embarrassed both times, losing by 49 and 70 to the Mustangs. The last time Myers Park lost to one of these schools was Feb. 18, 2011 when Butler beat the Mustangs, 66-35. “They’re well-coached,” Butler coach Mark Sanders said. “They have great basketball players. They have great depth. When you put that combination together … well-coached, great basketball players and great depth it’s a hard combination to beat. “They have enough depth where they can take away another team’s best player, and then they bring in another wave of players that’s just as good as the players they started with. Most teams can put five great players on the court, and probably have 10 to 12 great players. There’s really not a letdown.” With another historically successful season underway, Myers Park is on a quest to repeat as the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state champions. “This team is very talented,” Myers Park coach Barbara Nelson said. “They’re young. They work hard. They’re very fast and very athletic.” Myers Park is led by its core including seniors Aliyah Mazyck, Rydeiah Rogers and Morgan Uptegraff, juniors Stuart Ayer and Chanin Scott and sophomore Mckenna Haire. Haire and Uptegraff have been sidelined by injuries recently, but the Mustangs have hardly been limited by their absence.

The 2015 Mustangs hope to repeat as the NCHSAA class 4A state champions. Photo courtesy of CMS athletics

And unless things improve with its challengers, Myers Park’s era of winning at a high level will continue. “We’re so young,” Nelson said. “We have three freshmen, three sophomores, three juniors and three seniors.” Even with only one loss this season – a loss to one of the best teams in the nation – Nelson said she doesn’t think her team has played to its full potential for four quarters yet this season. “For every year, our goal is to be the best that we can be, and I don’t think we’ve been our best yet,” Nelson said. “I think we’ve been really good at times for a half. I think we’ve been really good for minutes at a time. We have not paid attention to detail in the way we need to, so those are things we have to focus on and work on.” Nelson will not say the words “win a state

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Butler boys’ basketball stands tall Butler won the Southwestern 4A conference championship in Myron Lowery’s first year as head coach. The Bulldogs finished with an overall record of 21-3 and went 11-1 in conference play. “I’m thrilled to death,” Lowery said. “It just proves we played really well over a long period of time. The kids have really bought in to what we’re doing, and it’s proved to be successful. “We were actually picked third in the conference preseason. Nobody picked us first, so to do that I think we’ve

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exceeded expectations. That’s been great.” L o w e r y added he thinks his team will likely get a No. 2 seed in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 4A state

playoffs. “We’re happy about that too,” Lowery said. “We’re going to have three home games if we can make it that far, but we’re guaranteed three home

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championship,” but did say she believes her team is capable of accomplishing anything it wants to. “We want to be our best every day,” Nelson said. “We want to be our best in practice. We want to be our best every possession. We want to be our best in every drill. I don’t think our goal ever changes, so what that is kind of determined by your competition [and] by your luck. “Where you finish at the end of the year, there’s a lot of factors that play in to that, but if your goal is to be your best and you can achieve that goal then the end result has to be satisfactory, because you reached whatever it was you were going for, which is your best. Some years it may be a state championship and some years it may not, but it’s just a desire to be your best.”

games. That’s exciting. “We’re going to take one game at a time. I try not to look past that, because it’s getting to the point to where it’s one and done.” Butler is led Orlando Robinson by junior guards RaeQuan Scott (20.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game) and Orlando Robinson (16.1 points, three rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game) and senior forward Arthur Labinowicz (10.7 points, six rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.3 blocks per game). The Bulldogs are riding a two-game winning streak since an upset at the

hands of Rocky River, 68-64, on Feb. 3. Butler edged Rocky River (12-12, 10-2 Southwestern 4A Conference) and Myers Park (13-11, 7-5) for the regular season league crown. The conference tournament, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20, may be cancelled due to inclement weather. The NCHSAA will release its brackets for the state playoffs on Feb. 21 and 22, depending on whether conference tournaments are played or not. In other conferences, Queens Grant finished with a 16-8 overall record and 7-3 in the Yadkin Valley play, which was good for second place in the league and Carmel Christian finished the regular season with a 15-9 overall record and went 4-4 in the Southern Piedmont. Grace Academy finished the regular season with (see Sports Shorts on page 25)

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Sports guard Fairen Sutton (15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.3 steals per game) and senior guard Kobe Leigh (14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, two assists, 2.6 steals and a block per game). Butler has won three games in a row since its 66-47

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a 13-9 record.

Area girls basketball finish regular season strong Butler took second place in the Southwestern 4A with a 9-3 record in league play, and finished with an overall record of 20-9 under Mark Sanderโ s watch. The Bulldogs are led by junior combo

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loss to Myers Parks on Jan. 30. Epiphany Woodson guided Rocky River to an 18-4 (8-3 Southwestern 4A) record and third place finish in league play in her first season at the helm. Woodson is a local product, known for being a standout player for the Charlotte 49ers and Providence Day Chargers. Carmel Christian finished the regular season with a 13-5 overall record and went 6-2 in the Southern Piedmont play to earn second place in the league.

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Providence athletes celebrate National Signing Day Several athletes from Providence High School signed their National Letter of Intent on National Singing Day, celebrated on Feb. 4.

Matthew Nozedar signed his National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Pittsburgh University. Elizabeth Melching signed her NLI to play soccer at Queenโ s University of Charlotte. Michaela Daniels will continue her soccer career at East Tennessee State and teammate Ellie Deaver will play for the Charlotte 49ers.

Providence football players Caleb York (South Carolina State), Jack Boguski (Campbell University), Jake Bernstein (Ithaca College) and Grant Dixon (University of Richmond) all signed their NLIโ s on Feb. 4.

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