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A look at how the area voted Rivas, Autry and James among local winners

by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Matthews and Mint Hill residents had plenty of enticing political storylines heading into the March 15 election primary.

How receptive would they be to Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders? Which Democrats would win competitive N.C. House races? And can anyone beat Republican County Commissioner Bill James?

Here’s some insight into those questions.

N.C. House 103

Rochelle Rivas squeaked by Noah Lieberman in the N.C. House District 103 race, winning the Democrat primary by just 10 votes. Rivas tallied 3,235 votes, or 50.08 percent.

N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham tweeted congrats to Rivas and two other winners who won close races. Rivas retweeted, replying, “Thank you! Nail biters for sure! #everyvotecounts.”

Rivas touted her business experience, as well as involvement on nonprofit boards, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, throughout the campaign.

Rivas tallied the most votes in 11 of the 22 precincts.

Leiberman, a student at UNC-Chapel Hill, had strong showings at Crown Point and Elizabeth Lane Elementary schools, where he defeated Rivas by at least 117 points in each precinct.

He also tied Rivas in two precincts: Mint Hill Masonic Lodge and McKee Road Elementary

School.

Rivas will face Republican Bill Brawley, whom is seeking his fourth term in the N.C. House.

Brawley, a commercial real estate broker, will be tough to beat. He also has raised $51,550 in campaign contributions from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2015.

N.C. House 100

Charlotte City Councilman John Autry defeated Bill Maddalon in the Democrat primary for the N.C. House District 100 seat. Autry will have no Republican opponent in November.

Autry won 4,478 votes, or 53.2 percent.

Maddalon, a former Charlotte City Council member, raised more money than Autry during the campaign. He won 10 of the 27 precincts, including the one at Christ Covenant Church.

Autry will take the seat now held by Democrat Tricia Cotham. While Autry will be a minority among the Republican-led House, he could be a crucial ally to Charlotte-area municipal leaders, regardless of their party affiliation. One of his core values is to preserve the power of local government.

Autry also wants to expand Medicaid and restore teacher pay and education support programs.

Mecklenburg Commissioners

Commissioner Bill James won his 11th term convincingly against challenger Joe Levy in the Republican primary for the District 6 seat. James

will have no competition in November.

James, who has an accounting background, tallied 11,641 votes, or 63 percent. He won all 29 precincts in his district, which includes Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.

Damiko Faukner, pastor at Ben Salem Presbyterian Church, couldn’t overcome incumbents Ella Scarborough, Pat Cotham and Trevor Fuller to represent Democrats in the at-large county commissioner race.

Scarborough led all candidates with 76,008 votes, followed by Cotham (62,950), Fuller (58,048) and Faulkner (35,502). Cotham was the top vote-getter in multiple precincts in southern Mecklenburg.

RepublicanJeremy Brasch, a project analyst at an information technology firm, will try to unseat one of the three incumbents in the November race.

Incumbent Vilma Leake won 65.9 percent of the District 2 vote, despite facing two opponents in the Democrat primary. She will not be running against a Republican in the general election.

U.S. President

Hillary Clinton dominated Bernie Sanders in Mecklenburg, earning 71,265 votes among Democrats, or 60.32 percent. Clinton led in all but 21 of 195 precincts, including those in Matthews and Mint Hill.

Donald Trump led Republicans in Mecklenburg with 28,531 votes, followed by Ted Cruz (26,557), John Kasich (19,991) and Marco Rubio (10,598). Some 1,712 votes went to candidates no longer in the race, while 410 stated no preference. Rubio dropped out of the race March 15.

Cruz won many of the Matthews-area pre-

cincts, including Central Piedmont Community College’s Levine Campus, Christ Covenant Church, Crown Point School, Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Matthews Community Center and Mount Harmony Baptist Church.

His biggest victory margin among these districts was 89 votes at the Matthews Community Center.

Trump won many precincts in the Mint Hill area, including Blair Road United Methodist Church, Mint Hill Town Hall, Mint Hill Masonic Lodge, Northeast Middle School and Philadelphia Presbyterian Church. Trump had his biggest victory in Mint Hill at Philadelphia Presbyterian, earning 95 votes more than Cruz.

Kasich placed third in all of these districts. Kasich actually won several precincts in Mecklenburg, including nearby McClintock Middle and Calvary Church.

N.C. Governor

Gov. Pat McCrory easily won the Republican primary, claiming 81.8 percent of the state voters and 78 percent of county voters.

Robert Brawley, a former state legislator from Mooresville, edged McCrory out in four precincts in the northern part of the county, where the governor absorbed criticism for not taking a decisive stance against the Interstate 77 managed lanes contract with a foreign company.

McCrory, of Charlotte, will face stiffer competition from challenger Roy Cooper, who won the Democrat nomination after beating Ken Spaulding at a 67 percent county clip and 68 percent state tally. Cooper carried every precinct in Mecklenburg County.

Gary Johnson earned 214 votes in Mecklenburg County to lead the Libertarian ticket.

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Leaders envision Matthews school district Town outlines legislative goals for coming year not passing on unfunded mandates to cities and towns.

In May 2015, Town Manager Hazen MATTHEWS – Town leaders vowed to Blodgett cited the state repealing the privilege work with state legislators to create a Mat- license tax as one of the reasons Matthews thews school district out of frustration needed to increase the property tax rate this that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hasn’t fiscal year.

The town would support, however, the abilcommitted to maintaining neighborhood ity to levy a quarter-cent local sales tax just to schools.

They approved a resolution March 14, have another revenue source outside of propcalling for CMS to guarantee children will erty taxes. Blodgett blames the 2011 revaluabe assigned to schools close to their homes tion for decreasing the town’s tax base.

Matthews also opposes changing sales tax in the district’s Guiding Principals for student assignment. They’d also be OK with formulas.

Rural legislators pushed heavily for redisassignments to magnet schools or schools near a family’s workplace, at parents’ re- tributing more sales tax revenue generated from urban counties to struggling parts of the quests.

“The mayor and board of commission- state, but area leaders fought off the effort in a ers believe that parental involvement is a united front.

Matthews maintains the General Assembly key factor for every student, and proximity and accessibility plays a vital role in this in- should focus on increasing economic develvolvement,” Mayor Jim Taylor read from the opment opportunities in struggling counties rather than taking money away from areas inresolution.

Taylor will form a task force to weigh op- vesting in infrastructure.

This also ties into options, which could include position to legislators trycreating a separate school ing to pass ownership of district, forming townMy children are thirdcontrolled charter schools generation products of the local infrastructure, such as Charlotte Douglas Inor advocating CMS break Charlotte-Mecklenburg ternational Airport or the up into three smaller School System. My wife Asheville water system, to school systems catering to north, south and middle and I intentionally moved a regional or state authority.

Mecklenburg. to Matthews so that our The town also opposes The school board has rechildren could go to legislation that limits local ceived pressure from lowquality schools. authority on the aesthetics er-income communities of new development. calling for academic results Matthews Town Commissioner As county transportaand resources that mirror Chris Melton tion officials study the feaschools in affluent areas. sibility of putting a light This has suburban parents worried about the possibility of their chil- rail system through its southeastern corridor, dren being moved to schools farther away Matthews wants to ensure legislation doesn’t affect funding it. from home.

Last year, legislators put a $500,000 cap on This concern might also serve as the catalyst for Matthews to realize “locally con- light-rail projects, which require millions of trolled, neighborhood schools,” a goal the dollars in public investment, but in Charlotte’s town identified in 2005 to accomplish the case has attracted private redevelopment along the transit system. following 10 to 15 years.

Matthews contends capping light rail projThe plan called for “smaller, communityoriented schools” shifting from regional to ects goes against the spirit of the state’s Strategic Transportation Investments Act, which town governance.

“My children are third-generation prod- proponents say took politics out of funding ucts of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School transportation projects.

The town also wants to ensure projects System,” Commissioner Chris Melton said.

“My wife and I intentionally moved to Mat- identified as priorities by the Charlotte Rethews so that our children could go to qual- gional Transportation Planning Organization are carried out. This includes construction for ity schools.” the Monroe Connector/Bypass and widening of Interstate 485, South Trede Street, IndepenSetting legislative priorities Exploring the formation of a school system dence Pointe Parkway and East John Street.

The town would like to give input on legisalso was one of seven legislative priorities aplative changes. If the state allows towns to take proved by commissioners during their March on responsibility for state roads, for example, 14 meeting. local leaders want to ensure Matthews gets adMost of the priorities revolved around a equate funding. central theme of preventing state government

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A Look Back

Outen Pottery: A Matthews Landmark Paula Lester is the president of the Matthews Historical Foundation. In Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s series, “A Look Back,” Lester will provide readers with an in-depth look at one of the town’s historical aspects.

by Paula Lester Contributor

When we think of North Carolina pottery, many of us recall a trip to the Seagrove area. With its many potters, Seagrove often has been revered as the “pottery capital.” But pottery has long been an important part of other areas in North Carolina. By the mid-nineteenth century, Paula Lester potters began to migrate from South Carolina.

Thomas Gay arrived in Union County in the 1850s. An accomplished potter on the wheel, he trained his brother-in-law Nimrod Broom to “throw” pots. Broom, in turn, trained his brother-in-law William Franklin (W.F.) Outen when he and his family arrived. Outen worked with Nimrod’s son “Jug Jim” Broom, in Monroe making salt-glazed stoneware.

In 1922, the Outen family settled in Matthews and W.F. Outen opened Matthews Pottery on Shelby Street. Both the pottery and Shelby Street no longer exist, but were located close to the intersection of West John Street and Matthews Township Parkway. Utilizing local clay, this was a complete pottery with three large walk-in kilns

employing 10 to 15 people, including two of his sons, Rufus Franklin and Gordon. Soon, the customary salt glaze was abandoned in favor of “Bristol” glaze, used by potteries in the North.

Rufus Franklin (R.F.) Outen was born in 1905 and learned the traditional pottery trade from his father at an early age. In the 1930s, Matthews Pottery began to produce machine-stamped flower pots.

Rufus, dedicated to traditional wheel-thrown pottery, decided to strike-out on his own and opened R.F. Outen Pottery in 1950. His workshop was constructed on Jefferson Street, next door to the family home built in 1947. Rufus designed the six chimney vaulted rectangular brick kiln that operated by fuel oil and forced air.

Constructed by a brick mason, the kiln was soon completed and ready for business. Preparation of local clay for potting was an arduous task. When it reached the right consistency, it would be rolled into “balls” of clay that Rufus would turn on the wheel, making mostly utilitarian pots.

Rufus, with the help of his wife, Louise, and their children, did the work himself, occasionally employing a part-time helper. He worked tirelessly to promote his business, making “sales trips” as far north as Wilkesboro and south to Greenville, South Carolina. On these trips, he would visit hardware stores and take orders for churns, crocks, rabbit watering bowls and feeders, pots and pitchers. Returning home when he

had enough orders to fill the kiln, he started the process of turning clay into useful objects. Rufus earned the nickname “churn turner” by turning 100 large churns a day. In the late 1950s, he switched from Bristol glaze to the more popular Albany Slip, which gave the pottery a deep brown color.

Filling the kiln was an art, and Rufus knew where each piece should be placed. Once filled, he sealed the kiln opening with mortared brick.

The firing would begin early in the morning and last a full day reaching temperatures of more than 2,000 degrees. He had “peep holes” where he could remove a brick and check on the firing. It took several days for the kiln to cool down and the finished products loaded on the truck for delivery. He delivered his pottery and the process started again.

Producing traditional hand-thrown pottery is satisfying but hard work. In 1975, Rufus Outen fired his last batch of pottery. Nothing remains of the original Matthews Pottery but the R.F. Outen Pottery is the last known surviving kiln in Mecklenburg County, and is a local historic landmark. On April 24, 2015, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rufus Outen in 1968 with green ware ready to be loaded into the kiln.

Photo courtesy of the Outen Family

NCDMV TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING IN MAY TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF APPLICATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE FILED BY TESLA MOTORS INC. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) will hold a public hearing for the above action on May 3 at 10:00 AM at the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) office located at 12033 E. Independence Blvd Suite F in Matthews.

This hearing is being held to determine whether the Application for a Motor Vehicle Dealer License at 9140 East Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, filed by Tesla Motors, Inc. (“Tesla”) meets the exception provided by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 305.2(a)(4). For additional information regarding this hearing, please visit the following website: http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/ If you choose to become an active party to this action and participate in the hearing, you must indicate your intent to become a party to the action and to participate by filing a written response with the Division of Motor Vehicles at the following address: NCDMV Hearings Attn: Tesla Application 3133 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-3133.

All responses must include a written statement outlining: (i) how the potential interested party qualifies as an “independent dealer in the relevant market area”, and (ii) how the interested party contends that it is capable of owning and operating the proposed dealership location “in a manner consistent with the public interest.” All responses must be complete and postmarked by March 21, 2016 in order for an interested party to qualify as a party and participate in the hearing. Any evidence that you wish to be considered by NCDMV must be included in your initial response. All materials and statements sent to NCDMV will be shared with all other parties to the action.

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News Briefs Women’s Club raises money MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Women’s Club held a card party and silent auction on March 1 to raise money for the group’s Central Piedmont Community College scholarship fund to award to deserving students in the Mint Hill zip code.

More than $6,000 was raised during the event.

The Mint Hill Women’s Club holds meetings from September to May at 7 p.m. at Mint Hill Town Hall. Meetings include refreshments, socialization and a informative program or meeting.

Contact Jane Price at 704-779-7273 or Carol Hull 704-545-7346 for more information on how to become involved.

Mint Hill resident celebrates 100th birthday MINT HILL – Marie Jean VanDuesen Sielaff Ulbrich will celebrate her 100th birthday at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 24, where she has resided the last two years.

Ulbrich was born March 24, Marie Jean 1916 and was a lifelong resiVanDuesen dent of Michigan until relocating to North Carolina to be near her son and his family in 2014. Ulbrich will enjoy a day full of celebrations at Clear Creek, including visitors from her hometown who will be in attendance.

Victorian Lawn Party on April 9

Two hole in ones at Pine Lake

MATTHEWS – The second annual Victorian Lawn Party, presented by the Matthews Heritage Museum, will take place on April 9, a Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. at the historic Reid House, located at 134 W. John St. Guests will travel back in time to 1915 Matthews and have a chance to tour the house, take a turn at the cake walk, play turn-of-thecentury games, view vintage cars, watch china painting and basket weaving demonstrations and make crafts. Guests also will “meet” Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Neely Reid, the event hosts.

Games and activities will be available for children.

New this year is the Matthews Historic Driving Tour, narrated by Paula Lester and sponsored by the Matthews Historical Foundation. ACTS Plantation Estates will provide a bus and driver for a 2 and 3 p.m. tour that will cover the Matthews Historic Cemetery, Crestdale community and more. The tour costs $5 and seats are limited. Call 704-846-6693 to reserve a space.

The Matthews Heritage Museum is located at 232 N. Trade St. and will be open for free on April 9. Call 704-708-4996 for more information.

MINT HILL – Bill Ruettgers, Jim Beaver, Larry Fesmire and Tim Downer began their round of golf on Hole No. 10 at Pine Lake Country Club on Feb. 20 after a shot-gun start. On Hole No. 12, Fesmire fired his 7-wood and hit his first hole in one. Downer followed Fesmire with his 3-hybrid and shot another hole in one.

“Congratulations and well played to both Mr. Fesmire and Mr. Beaver,” read a release from the country club. “We hope you had a great evening and reveled in your success.”

The second annual Victorian Lawn Party will take place at the Reid House again this year.

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The Weekly

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, For decades, Americans have been frustrated with politicians and the federal government.

We joke about the dishonest congressmen, congresswomen and senators, and the singledigit rate approval of the Congress reflects this.

We are shocked when the IRS leaders, who violate our laws get a pass, as does the former Attorney General. When the high-ranking VA administrators do atrocious things, they get promotions and veterans die.

So it should not surprise anyone that we have two likely candidates for president, one a businessman of questionable morality and purveyor of vicious and filthy language; the other candidate is being investigated by the FBI and has a career history of being challenged by the truth.

This is the best we can do?

Ken Randall, Matthews

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Business Briefs

Matthews health firm relocates MATTHEWS – Griffin Home Health Care recently moved four miles from its previous location.

The company specializes in home medical equipment and supplies. The company has served the Charlotte region since 1983. It has locations in Gastonia and Concord, which opened in January.

The Matthews Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the relocation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at 9129 Monroe Road, suite 120. Register in advance.

Call the chamber at 704-847-3649 for details.

Chamber luncheon features Novant medical leader MINT HILL – Joy Greear, president and chief operating officer for Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, will speak at the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce’s monthly member luncheon.

Greear has worked for Novant Joy Greear Health for 23 years, earning leader of the year for Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center twice. She also serves as board president for the Hospitality House.

The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. March 24 at Jimmies Restaurant, 7024 Brighton Park Drive. The meal will cost about $10 to $13.

Register in at www.minthillchamberofcom merce.com.

Matthews streetscape plan needs more time for revision MATTHEWS – The town is still finalizing its Mathews Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan.

Town staff are revising the latest draft to ensure developers know the difference between what’s required versus what’s recommended for a streetscape.

Since the first draft, the word “shall” went from appearing 123 times in the plan to just four instances in favor of words like “recommended,” Senior Planner Jay Camp said The council will defer a decision until April to give staff more time to work with consultant McGill Associates on revisions needed to create a final draft.

Leaders approve garden funds MATTHEWS – Town leaders decided last month to pay an additional $10,000 to complete the community garden along Phillips Road by spring.

Town staff told commissioners the $20,000 project went over budget due to fencing, plumbing and soil improvement costs, as well as the increased size of an apron required by the N.C. Department of Transportation to build the driveway to Phillips Court.

The town will use money earmarked for a future pocket park at Country Place. The town could recoup the money by tapping into its fund balance.

Public hearing on Primrose School deferred to April 11 MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to speak next month in favor or against rezoning for a proposed Primrose School.

Town staff recommended the council open a public hearing March 14 only to postpone it to April 11 due to advertising the hearing a month earlier than intended.

The site, located at 720 Park Center Drive, would need to be rezoned from industrial to office space to allow for the child daycare center.

A site plan submitted in January shows a 12,800-square-foot building that would serve up to 185 children.

Queen City Q Matthews donates to Matthews Athletic & Recreation MATTHEWS – Queen City Q Matthews, located at 3016 Weddington Road, will donate 10 percent of its sales every Monday night to Matthews Athletic and Recreation Association. Diners should wear MARA gear or notify the cashier of their affiliation with MARA. Donations will be valid on dine-in and carry-out.

Queen City Q Matthews makes awardwinning barbecue, and smokes all their meats daily in house. All sides are made from scratch.

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To Grandmother’s house we go... or not?

An overview of grandparents’ visitation rights in N.C.

by William G. Whittaker Contributor

Grandparents are at risk to lose contact with their grandchildren if the parents separate. If animosity exists between the parents or between a parent and the grandparents, grandparents need to take legal action to ensure that they have a relationship with their grandchildren.

Parents have a constitutionally protected right regarding their minor children’s custody.

No individual, including a grandparent, can interfere with an “intact” family. An intact family is one where the parents live together, or a parent and child live together when the other parent is deceased or when the other parent is a non-custodial parent through a court’s custody order.

If the parents separate and there is a likelihood of estrangement between a parent and the grandparents, the grandparents should seek grandparent visitation in the parents’ separation agreement. If possible, the custody provisions should be entered as a consent order. The parents’ order would allow the grandparents contact with their grandchildren notwithstanding the parents’ future circumstances (i.e., death of a parent who is grandparents’ child, estrangement).

In order to protect their rights in the situations above, the grandparents must intervene in the parents’ initial or modification custody

action prior to the court’s decision on custody to establish visitation rights with their grandchildren.

The grandparents’ right to intervene in a custody action should be absolute if they prove they have a substantial relationship with their grandchildren. In NC, there is no “intact” family when an ongoing parental custody dispute exists in the courts. If the grandparents intervene, the court hears evidence whether a substantial relationship exists between the grandparents and their grandchildren. Then, if it is in the best interest of their grandchildren to have visitation with the grandparents (and it usually is), the court should provide for grandparental visitation.

Grandparents who are concerned with their visitation rights should contact an experienced attorney who can give them advice to preserve their relationship with their grandchildren.

William G. Whittaker is a partner at Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A. in Matthews, North Carolina. He was licensed in 1982 in North Carolina and has been an attorney with the firm since 1988. Contact William at Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A. at (704) 844-1400.

The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and William G. Whittaker or the law firm of Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A. The particular facts and circumstances of your case will determine whether or not you have the right to pursue visitation under N.C.G.S. §50-13.2(b1).

Registration open for Golf Classic MATTHEWS – Registration is open for the 2016 Matthews Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic.

The event is slated for May 17, a Tuesday, at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, located at 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive. Check in begins at 10:30 a.m. T-time is at noon with dinner and awards following the tournament. Cost is $100 per person or $400 for a foursome. Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, range balls, beverages, lunch and dinner.

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Summer Camps

2016 Summer Camp Guide

This week, we're featuring some of the most popular sports camps in the area. Stay tuned for our next summercamp issue, out April 8, which will feature popular camps for girls.

COSKids Summer Camp

Surf Shack VBS at Providence Baptist

June to August, weekly

June 20 to 24

$196

$90 (extended care)

Elementary-aged children will participate in week-long summer camps with activities, themes and field trips changing on a weekly basis. www.coskidsmatthews.org

Kids will “catch the wave” of God’s love through stories, crafts, science projects and Bible stories with a surfer theme. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. www.providencevbs.org

CaveQuest VBS at Sharon Presbyterian

Diving Deep VBS at Calvary

June 13 to 17

July 11 to 15

Free

$5

Sharon Presbyterian will hold an over-the-top, underground adventure for kids. Register at sharonpcusa.org. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. www.sharonpcusa.org

Kids in first through seventh grade will “dive deep” with 700 of their friends at VBS this summer. Activities will vary each day. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday; 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. www.calvarychurch.com

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CaveQuest VBS at Weddington UMC

Community Cares

June 20 to 24

June 6 to 10; 13 to 17; 20 to 24

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Free

$200

Weddington United Methodist Church will hold VBS and kids 5 years old through fourth grade will participate in games, worship and Bible adventures. www.weddingtonchurch.org

Campers in fifth through 12th grade will travel to a different Charlotte location each day and volunteer to make the area better. The week will be spent at nursing homes, homeless shelters, food banks and innercity events. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. www.charlottechristian.com

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• Behind-the-scene Tours:

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CaveQuest at St. John Episcopal

United Faith Academy Summer Camp

June 20 to 24

$25 

June to July, weekly

St. John Episcopal Church VBS kids will participate in a week of Christcentered games, music, crafts and Bible studies. Camp cost includes supplies, snacks and a t-shirt. Open to 4-year-olds through sixth graders. www.saintjohns-charlotte.org

Campers will explore different themes and activities each week, such as the Olympics and storytelling. www.ufca.org/summer-camp/

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 CaveQuest at Christ the King Who can Participate?    June 20 to 24  $15  • Court Camp is designed for  Christ the King Church will hold VBS for kids 4 years old to fifth grade.   They’ll gear up for an over-the-top adventure during a week of exteens ages 14-18 who are

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• Space is limited to 15 campers

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per one week session.  

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ploring God’s love as the solid foundation. Camp runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day. www.ctkcharlotte.org

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Surf Shack VBS at Providence UMC June 27 to 30 Free

Providence United Methodist Church will hold VBS from 9 a.m. to noon for 3-year-olds to rising sixth-graders. Kids will “catch the wave” of God’s amazing love. www.providenceumc.org

Surf Shack VBS at Myers Park UMC June 20 to 23

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Free

Children must turn 4 years old on or before Aug. 31 to attend. Class runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Register by April 30. www.myersparkumc.org

Submerged VBS July 11 to 15 Free

First Baptist Church Weddington will hold “Submerged” VBS for kids 3 years old to sixth grade. VBS runs 9 a.m. to noon each day. www.fbcw.com/events-calendar/ vacation-bible-school/

Camp Sonshine June 27 to 30 $65

Preschool children will learn to shine with the light of Jesus as they make crafts, go on nature hikes, hear Bible stories and sing songs at Christ the King. Open to kids 3 to 6 years old. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. www.ctkcharlotte.org

Worship through Movement Dance Camp July 11 to 14 $40 Rising first- through- sixth-graders will experience four days of worshiping through movement with Miss Debra, who will introduce dancers to ballet, tap, sign language and more. Camp runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. www.ctkcharlotte.org (see Summer Camps on page 9)

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Summer Camps (continued from page 8)

Children’s Music Day Camp July 18 to 22 $115 Campers will join Debra Wallace of Providence Baptist Church for a week of singing, moving and playing instruments. A grand finale presentation will take place for family and friends on Friday. Open to kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. www.providencebc.org

Camp Agape Aug. 1 to 5 $125 At Camp Agape, rising first-through sixth-graders will join their camp counselors for a time of learning through games, songs, crafts, nature activities and Bible study. Counselors will be provided through Agape Kure Beach Ministries.

Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. www.ctkcharlotte.org

Passport Overnight Camp June 10 to 13 $270 Children in third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade will travel to Converse College in Spartanburg for a week of fun at overnight camp, where they will participate in creative worship, Bible study and team-building activities. www.providencebc.org

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Splish Splash at St. Matthew June 13 to 17 $180 Pack your bathing suit! Campers will learn about the importance of water through games, experiments and crafts at St. Matthew Catholic Church.

Campers should bring a towel, lunch and snacks. www.schools.charlottediocese.net/macs/pro grams/summercamp

Secret Agent Science at St. Matthew June 20 to 24 $180 Campers will become secret agents and learn hands-on forensic skills, crack codes and solve crimes at St. Matthew Catholic Church.

Campers should bring lunch and snacks. www.schools.charlottediocese.net/macs/pro grams/summercamp

Coney Island Carnival June 27 to July 1 $180 Rubber ducks, snow cones and everything Coney Island will be at this camp as St. Matthew Catholic Church transforms into Coney Island. Campers will participate in team building activities. www.schools.charlottediocese.net/macs/pro grams/summercamp

A classic day camp A classic day camp format with themeformat with themebased weeks, canteen, based weeks, canteen, and Friday skits! and Friday skits!

Be a part of Camp Prep where summer means Be a part of Camp Prep where summer means friendships, memories, and fun! friendships, memories, and fun!

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Join us for our new weekly Bible Study

using Andrew Wommack’s book Spirit, Soul, and Body

STARTS MARCH 24TH COME JOIN US EVEN AFTER WE START THE STUDY. NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED BUT FEEL FREE TO BRING ANY AGES.

NO COST

THREE LOCATIONS:

Waxhaw near New Town Elementary School @ 9:30am on Thursday mornings Mint Hill off of Thompson RD @ 7:00pm on Thursday nights Ballantyne off of Hwy 521 & Audrey Kell @ 7:00pm on Thursday nights

Visit our website @ www.HOPEChurchnc.org for detailed location information.

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Celebrating Easter in Matthews, Mint Hill Easter Sunday is March 27. Check out some of the most popular egg hunts, church services, brunches and celebrations happening in Matthews and the surrounding area.

Church services Bethany Church Bethany Church of Weddington will hold an Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. followed by an egg hunt for children. Music and refreshments will be provided. Bethany Church is located at 4301 Beulah Church Road in Weddington.

Calvary Church Calvary Church will hold a Good Friday service on March 25 at 7 p.m. and two Easter Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m. Childcare will be provided. Calvary Church is located at 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Carmel Baptist Carmel Baptist Church will hold a Palm Sunday service on March 20 to kick off Holy Week. A Good Friday service will take place at 6 p.m. on March 25 and will include the Lord’s Supper. Easter resurrection celebrations will take place March 26 at 5 p.m. and March 27 at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Carmel Baptist is located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Covenant Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church will hold Palm Sunday services on March 20 at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Musical offerings will begin with the

Brass Charlotte quintet and also include the Angelus and Chorister Choir, and Covenant Choir. The church will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on March 24. A Good Friday service will take place in conjunction with The Park Church at noon on March 25. The service will take place at 6029 Beatties Ford Road.

Matthews UMC Matthews United Methodist will hold morning Holy Week Prayer services March 21 to 25 from 7:30 to 8 a.m. in the chapel. The church will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on March 24 and Good Friday service on March 25 at 7 p.m. A sunrise service on Easter Sunday will take place at 6:45 a.m. with services following at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and a noon Spanish service. Matthews UMC is located at 801 S. Trade St.

Morning Star Lutheran Morning Star Lutheran Church will hold a Palm Sunday service at 8:30 and 11 a.m. on March 20. The church will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. on March 24 and a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on March 25.

An Easter Vigil will take place on March 25 and Easter Sunday services will begin with a sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. followed by breakfast, a nontraditional service at 8:30 a.m. and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Morning Star Lutheran

is located at 12509 Idlewild Road in Mint Hill.

a.m. Pineville UMC is located at 110 S. Polk St.

Mount Harmony Baptist

Providence Presbyterian

Mount Harmony Baptist Church will hold a “Son-rise” service on Easter Sunday at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast and a morning service at 8:30 a.m. The church is located at 2817 Mount Harmony Church Road in Matthews.

Providence Presbyterian Church will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m. on March 24.

A Good Friday Tenebrae service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday services will begin with a sunrise service at 7 a.m. Services will follow at 8:45 a.m. with the handbell choir, 9, 10 and 11:15 a.m. with the Chancel Choir. Providence Presbyterian is located at 10140 Providence Church Lane.

Myers Park UMC Myers Park United Methodist Church will hold a Maundy Thursday service of Communion on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. The church will hold a Good Friday Tenebrae service of darkness at 7:30 p.m. on March 25. Easter Sunday services will include a sunrise service at 7 a.m. at the columbarium and sanctuary services at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.

Childcare will be available for all services. Myers Park UMC is located at 1501 Queens Road.

Pineville Church of the Nazarene Pineville Church of the Nazarene will hold a Palm Sunday worship service in the Family Life Center on March 20 at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. The church will hold a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. on March 25. An Easter Sunday service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Pineville Church of the Nazarene is located at 8614 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Pineville UMC Pineville United Methodist Church will hold an Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the church. It also will hold an Easter Sunday sunrise service at 7 a.m., a contemporary service at 9 a.m. and a traditional service at 11

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church will hold a Good Friday Tenebrae service at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 and Easter Sunday services at 8:10, 9:10 and 10:30 a.m. South Meck Presbyterian is located at 8601 Bryant Farms Road.

St. Vincent de Paul Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will hold a Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 p.m. On Good Friday, the church will hold Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and a liturgy at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday services will take place at 8, 9:30 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., and 2 p.m. in Spanish.

Weddington UMC Weddington United Methodist Church will hold a Good Friday service on March 25 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday services will begin with a 7 a.m. sunrise service, followed by a breakfast and services at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. in (see Easter on page 11)

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Egg Hunt at Light of Christ

the sanctuary. Weddington UMC is located at 13901 Providence Road.

Light of Christ United Methodist Church will hold its annual egg hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. March 19 at the church. Kids will enjoy the hunt, a bounce house, Easter maze, face tattoos and a visit from the Easter bunny. Light of Christ UMC is located at 9212 Bryant Farms Road.

Egg Hunts and Celebrations Adventure Landing Egg Hunt Adventure Landing will hold an egg hunt on the mini golf course on March 26. Hunts begin at 9 and 11 a.m. and will be offered for three age groups: 4 years old and younger, 5 to 8 years old and 9 to 12 years old. Cost is $15 per person. Adventure Landing is located at 14000 Cadillac St.

Ballantyne Village Eggstravaganza Kids can visit Ballantyne Village to hunt for eggs, view live Easter bunnies, make crafts, see a balloon artist and more on March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be available for free digital pictures. Ballantyne Village is located at 14825 Ballantyne Village Way.

Easter Brunch at Ballantyne The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge will hold an Easter Brunch on March 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $75 for adults and $35 for kids 5 to 12 years old and includes salads, decorative displays, seasonal entrees, breakfast items, carving stations, desserts, live entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Call 704248-4100 to make a reservation.

Easter Brunch at Heritage Downtown Waxhaw’s Heritage will serve an Easter Sunday Brunch on March 27. The prix fix menu includes three courses for $28.

Call 704-842-5236 for reservations.

Easter Bunny at Carolina Place Kids can have their picture made with the Easter Bunny at Carolina Place Mall, located in Center Court. He’ll be on site Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. through March 26. Carolina Place is located at 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Carmel Pres.

Carmel Presbyterian Church will hold an Easter Eggstravaganza on March 19 at 11 a.m. The event will include an egg hunt, petting zoo, bounce house, Easter story presentation and refreshments. Bring an Easter basket. Carmel

Egg Hunt at Siler Pres.

Siler Presbyterian Church will hold an egg hunt on March 26 from 1 to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Kids will learn about the Easter story while hunting for eggs. Open to kids of all ages. Siler Presbyterian is located at 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road.

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Elon Park Elementary School will hold an Easter egg hunt with games, arts and crafts, music and more on March 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $3. Elon Park is located at 11401 Ardrey Kell Road.

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1. Gold Sponsor: $4,000 (includes 2 foursomes, display corporate tent & banner, name/logo on tournament signage, recognition in print/social media, lunch, dinner and awards program) recognition in print/social media, lunch dinner and awards $5 per child. Hodges Farm is located at 3900 3. Bronze Sponsor: $2,000 (includes 1 foursome, corporate name/logo on tournament signage, recognition in PlEASE CHEC� ONE: program) Rocky River Road E. Player: $100 ___Hole Sponsorship: $150 ___Foursome: $400 ___Foursome & Hole Sponsorship: $550 social media, lunch, ___Individual dinner and awards program) Package: $20$3,000 – 2 Mulligans(includes per player, 2 Putting Tickets, 1 Raffle display Ticket) 2. Silver(Mulligan Sponsor: 2Contest foursomes, 4. Putting Contest Sponsor: $1,000 (include 1 individual round of golf, Email: T-box signage, Table promotions and Team/Player Name: ________________________ Phone: ___________________ ____________________________ Hosanna: An Easter Celebration of corporate banner, name/logo on tournament signage, advertisement) 1.________________________________________________________________ recognition2.________________________________________________________________ in print/social media, lunch dinner and awards Billy Graham Library will hold a special Easter celebration on March 19. Guests will view a speprogram) 3.________________________________________________________________ 4.________________________________________________________________ PlEASE CHEC� ONE: cial program and have the opportunity to pet 3.

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4.________________________________________________________________ egg hunt on March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cultural Arts Center, located at 100 NavaPLEASE CHECK ONE: jo Trail. The event will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, egg decorating, facePlease painting, return this form by April 1, 2016 with payment to Blessed Assurance Adult Daycare (Charity Golf Tournam ___Individual13001 Player: $100 ___Hole $150 Idlewild Rd., Matthews, NCSponsorship: 28105 crafts and more.

Information only may___Foursome: be faxed to 704-845-1562 or emailed to blessedadultcare@juno.com.

Payments may also be mad $400 ___Foursome & Hole Sponsorship: $550 via PayPal at BlessedAdultcare.org and we will send you a receipt. For more information contact Blessed Assuran Matthews Easter Eggstravaganza 704.576.4754 (Mulligan Package: $20or–704.845.1359.

2 Mulligans per player, The town will hold an egg hunt with carnival 2 Putting Contest Tickets, 1 Raffle Ticket) games, candy prizes, a bounce house, food vendors and music on March 19 at StumpTeam/Player Name: _______________________________ town Park, located at 120 S. Trade St. Children 12 years old and younger are invited to attend Phone: _______________________________ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free.

Philadelphia Presbyterian Easter Eggstravaganza Philadelphia Presbyterian Church will hold an Easter egg hunt with crafts and refreshments for kids in fifth grade and younger. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. on March 19 and the egg hunt will kick off at 10:30 a.m.

Kids should bring a basket. The hunt will take place at Wilgrove Park, located off WilgroveMint Hill Road.

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Education

Survey shows proximity, choice and school environment as top priorities

by Courtney Schultz courtney@cmgweekly.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools asked community member to take a survey related to student assignment throughout January and February. The results are in and they show the community wants neighborhood schools.

CMS received approximately 27,453 responses from parents, students, employees and community, with most responses (44 percent) coming from parents of CMS elementary schools.

The Board of Education and its policy committee instituted the survey to determine where the community stands on student assignment, so they could continue developing those guidelines, which will affect the 2017-18 school year.

Many parents spoke out during the board’s discussion of student assignment goals in early February that demonstrated a divide between a push for increased diversity and reduction of concentrations of poverty and guaranteed neighborhood schools. The current student assignment plan prioritizes neighborhood schools.

Some parents shared apprehensions about the survey, stating they felt the questions were oddly worded or skewed to produce a specific result.

Authorities of the survey said some zip codes were overrepresented, but all zip codes were represented in the survey. The public results don’t specify the number of respondents from each district.

However, Superintendent Ann Clark said the survey is one “data point” on a list of items the policy committee will use to determine the student assignment guidelines. The committee released the results, but an analysis is to come later.

Most survey respondents – especially in the southern part of the district – urged to retain neighborhood schools. Approximately 85 percent of survey respondents agreed that the proximity of the school to their home is a priority in their school selection. Forty-six percent of voters said location or proximity to their homes was the most important factor and 17 percent said diversity is the least important factor in terms of school selection, when asked to rank their top three and lowest three selections.

District 5, of SouthPark, and 6, of Matthews, Mint Hill and south Charlotte, ranked school proximity “high” in importance, with 57 percent of District 6 respondents stating location is the most important factor in school selection.

Some parents have spoken in favor of increased diversity – both socioeconomic and racial – to break up high concentrations of poverty.

But survey results that state 82 percent of CMS parents disagreed that they’d be OK with a longer bus ride to travel to a more diverse school.

Even with a push for greater diversity, respondents said their children already go to diverse schools. Seventy-six percent of people said their children currently attend a school with a diverse socioeconomic population and 83 percent said

their children currently are at a school with a diverse racial or ethnic population.

Community members, particularly from advocacy group ONEMeck, indicated areas of the community have high concentrations of poverty leading to poor academic results. Some said schools with high poverty often don’t have socioeconomic diversity.

However, respondents said the most prominent factors to academic achievement include teacher quality (93 percent), principal quality (86 percent) and community and family engagement (85 percent), which trumped school boundaries (55 percent), as having the most impact.

The survey questioned what would help reduce concentrations of poverty. Overall, respondents pointed to increased school choice (70 percent), increased partial magnet choices (73 percent) and increased school choice within a zone (73 percent) as the top suggested solutions.

When asked the “best” solution to reducing concentrations of poverty, 31.7 percent identified “increased school choice within a zone providing every student an opportunity to attend a choice school within a certain proximity.” Approximately 16.1 percent named limiting the percent of concentrations of poverty assigned to a school as the “best” option.

Despite a push from community members to make increased diversity a priority for student assignment, many responses emphasized ex-

panded choices at magnet schools or “zones” for students as an alternative to physically breaking up poorer neighborhoods with boundary lines.

Survey results state community members looked at internal aspects of a school to see an impact, emphasizing a great push for quality teachers and administration. With a low teacher pay ranking throughout the state, CMS has experienced difficulties attracting best candidates.

District staff said the survey reflected some neighborhoods more than others because some zip codes had greater number of participants.

Specific tallies from each zip code have not been released.

The survey was available on public computers and district staff traveled to multiple events with survey opportunities, but some still might not have had access. Also, participants could take the survey multiple times; the board was going to limit one survey per computer, but because of the use of public computers, they couldn’t create that provision.

The policy committee will soon select a consultant to carry out the student assignment plan based on the controversial student assignment goals the board approved in late February, as well as the survey results.

Visit www.cms.k12.nc.us/boe/Documents/ SA%20Survey%20Results.pdf to see the full results.

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Education

The Weekly

Education Briefs

Suspensions decrease, reported violence increases for CMS

by Courtney Schultz courtney@cmgweekly.com

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) recently released its consolidated report, which revealed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw a decline in suspension rates, but a increase in reported violence in 2014-15.

CMS reported it’s worked collaboratively with local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services and other children and family agencies to “proactively� use alternatives to suspensions and address student behaviors that have typically resulted in suspensions. District staff is implementing suspensions less frequently for lesser infractions. “The decline in total suspensions is the result of the intentional efforts of our educators, students, families and community partners to support students who may be exhibiting behaviors that can impede learning,� CMS Superintendent Ann Clark said. “This will continue to be a strong area of focus for our district. Whenever possible, we want to keep every CMS student in school and on track to graduate with the skills needed for college and career success.�

Alternative discipline programs in CMS include conflict resolution and “de-

escalation training,� targeted student and family interventions, educational support programs for students and families involved in substance abuse and short-term alternatives to suspension centers.

The total suspensions in the DPI report includes both short-term (10 days or fewer) and long-term (11 days or more).

CMS short-term suspensions decreased by 8 percent from 24,121 in 2013-14 to 22,196 in 2014-15. Ninth-grade students received the largest number of short-term suspensions across the state. Black students received the highest rate of short-term suspensions followed by American Indians.

Short-term suspension rates increased in 2014-15 for black, Hispanic, multiracial and white students and deceased for American Indian, Asian and Hawaiian/ Pacific Islanders students across the state.

CMS long-term suspensions increased from eight in 2013-14 to 46 in 2014-15.

The report also revealed a 14.1-percent increase in reported incidents of violence in 2014-15 from the previous year.

North Carolina schools are required to report 16 offenses that occur on school property, including: possession of weapons, drugs, firearms and alcohol; assault on school personnel; sexual assault and assault resulting in serious injury; and other crimes, such as rape, kidnapping and robbery.

The number of incidents per 1,000 students also increased to 15.34 in 201415 from 13.87 the previous year. The district also reported 1,246 more students in 2014-15 than the previous year.

DPI’s Consolidated Report stated reportable crimes across the state were most frequently committed by ninth-grade males, and American Indian students had the highest rate of school crime, followed by black students.

The DPI report also stated the district’s dropout rate remained relatively constant at 2.33 in 2014-15 and 2.31 in 2013-14.

Approximately 996 students dropped out in 2014-15, compared to 947 a year earlier. However, CMS boosts the dropout rate has declined over the past five year; in 2010-11, 1,404 student dropped out.

The annual dropout rate illustrates the number and percentage of students who drop out during a year. Some of the students might return to school the following year and complete high school, while others might drop out multiple times, according to the release.

The statewide dropout rate rose to 2.39 percent in 2014-15 from 2.28 percent the previous year – the first increase since 2006-7. Approximately, 11,190 students dropped out across the state in 2014-15, compared to 10,404 students a year earlier.

Schools advance in Certamen competition MATTHEWS – Area schools earned top spots in the Certamen competition to advance to the semi-finals at the N.C. Junior Classical League State Convention held in April.

Certamen is a team, “buzz-in� sport for Latin students. Participants must place in the Top 9 to advance.

The following schools advanced in the middle school division from earning places at the Preliminary Certamen competition in late February: Master’s Academy – fifth place; Palisades Episcopal School, team A – eighth place; Greyfriars Classical Tutorials; and Palisades Episcopal School, team B – tied for ninth place.

The following area schools advanced in the high school division: Charlotte Latin School – sixth place in novice, fifth place in intermediate and second place in advance; Providence High School – eighth place in novice, eighth place intermediate and seventh place in advanced; and Master’s Academy – third place in intermediate.

Philadelphia Pres. deadline approaching MINT HILL – Philadelphia Presbyterian Church has three scholarships for high school seniors that are awarded annually, with the April 1 deadline approaching.

The Elizabeth Caldwell Junker and Frances McEwen Hunter scholarships are offered to students who live within the Mint Hill corporate limits. Both are based on scholastic achievement, strength and determination of character and community service.

The Hunter scholarship also is based on financial need.

The James Miller Scholarship is open to graduating members of the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church congregation and based on scholarship, worship and community involvement, and strength and determination. The Miller scholarship offers a graduate school scholarship as well.

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Faith

I almost picked up three women at Blockbuster

by Tony Marciano tonym@charlotterescuemission.org

I need to take you back to the days before Netflix streamed videos into your home, before Netflix mailed you DVDs. Let me take you back to the days of brick and mortar stores that rented videos. Let me take you back to the days of Blockbuster.

For some of you who are too young to remember, Blockbuster rented VHS tapes.

Their motto was, “Be kind, rewind.” They were referring to the tape. You never saw that motto on DVDs (OK – bad joke; I’ll keep my day job).

When my kids were younger, Friday night was movie and pizza night. Nothing took me away from it. It was special because we had one TV in the house, which had basic cable. That meant we had 15 stations we watched. We didn’t have the Disney channel. I was too cheap to pay for it. That made what we watched on Friday night more challenging.

Each Friday, my wife would take one of our children to pick out the video. Sometimes, we would cheer for what they rented; other times we said, “What were you thinking?” I was never allowed to go to Blockbuster. In fact, my family banned me from doing the Friday video rental run.

That is until one Friday, my wife and kids

were busy with something, and, without thinking, they sent me to the store. This would be my one chance at getting what I wanted. I scoped out the store, going up and down each aisle, looking at the titles, reading the Rev. Tony Marciano descriptions, reviewing the ratings, wondering if this would meet my family’s needs. People came into the store, picked up their videos and left, while I was still reviewing my options. I knew my family would never again let me go on the Friday night video rental run.

I finally made my decision, picked up the video and walked to the cashier. As I was waiting in line, a store representative looked at me and said, “Did you find everything you need?” I said, “No, I couldn’t find the romantic comedies.” No sooner had I said the two words “romantic comedies” than three women looked at me and said in unison, “You like romantic comedies?” to which I thought, “If only I was single.

What a way to pick up women. Just go to Blockbuster and look at the movies in the romantic comedy aisle. You will be the only guy there.”

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My wife and I are opposites. I tease her that she likes TV shows such as “Criminal Minds” or “The Walking Dead.” I tried watching the zombies but got tired of them being blown up or watching them eating someone. She thinks it’s great. I leave the room.

If I turn on a Hallmark romantic comedy, she immediately complains that it is predictable. It is. There are two people in this movie who fight with each other for one hour and 58 minutes but will kiss each other in the one hour, 59th minute. You can set your clock to it.

Opposites attract. The very thing that attracted you to this person will be the very thing that annoys you after you say, “I do.”

It’s getting past that annoyance where you find your very best friend.

I never did go back to Blockbuster. My family was very nervous when I returned home with the video. They were very grateful it wasn’t a romantic comedy. They weren’t going to send me two weeks in a row and have me come home with the wrong video.

I’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. Find more information at www.charlotterescuemission.org.

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HOPEChurch to launch weekly Bible study on March 24 MINT HILL – HOPEChurch will begin a weekly Bible study on March 24, using Andrew Wommack’s book, “Spirit, Body and Soul.”

The book will seek to help readers eliminate questions of doubt that destroy faith.

The study is free and open to the public.

The study will meet in Mint Hill off Thompson Road at 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

Visit www.hopechurch.org for more information.

NC Campers on Mission to hold spring rally April 21 to 24 The annual North Carolina Campers on Mission Spring Ralley will take place April 21 to 24 at Carolina Country Campground.

Campers on Mission is a national fellowship of Christian campers of all denominations who desire to share their faith in Jesus Christ by participating in mission projects.

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Sports

2016 girls’ swimming Super Team swimmer of the year Sophie Lindner Covenant Day Lindner, a sophomore, was named the Lions’ team MVP, and earned all-conference and all-state honors after setting school records in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke, 100-yard butterfly and the 200-yard individual medley, winning the CISAA’s 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard individual medley and finishing runner-up in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly at the NCISAA 3A state championship meet.

Susanna Schoeck Covenant Day

Rachel Lee Charlotte Christian

Susanna Schoeck was not a typical freshman.

She played an integral role to the Lions success this season, and placed eighth in the state in the 500-yard freestyle (five minutes and 35.52 seconds) and 13th in the state in the 100-yard freestyle (57.68 seconds).

Charlotte Christian sophomore Rachel Lee buoyed the Knights with a stellar second campaign at the high school level. She finished third in the state in the 200-yard freestyle, completing it in 1:53.05. Lee earned a spot on the allconference and all-state teams.

Eliza Gunson Butler

Julia Menkhaus Charlotte Catholic

Butler sophomore Eliza Gunson is one of the area’s top up-and-coming swimmers. She won the 100-yard freestyle and placed fifth in the 200-yard freestyle at the Southwestern 4A Conference meet. Gunson also claimed the 13th spot in the 200-yard freestyle and 11th place in the 100-yard freestyle at regionals.

Junior Julia Menkhaus claimed the So. Meck 8, regional and states in the 100-yard butterfly, and broke the state record in the event with a time of 54.12 seconds. She also won conference, regionals and states in the 100-yard backstroke, recording an all-America qualifying time in the event (53.84 seconds).

Grace Park Butler

Stephanie Nelson Country Day

Butler’s Grace Park made a splash this season as a freshman. She anchored the Bulldogs’ 200yard freestyle relay team that finished runnerup at the Southwestern 4A Conference meet, and she placed fourth overall in the conference in the 500-yard freestyle.

Junior Stephanie Nelson won the state championship in the 100-yard backstroke, completing it in 54.61 seconds (state record and all-American time). Nelson was state runner-up in the 200-yard individual medley, finishing it in 2:05.22. She earned team MVP, all-conference and all-state honors.

Second Team

Coach of the Year Amanda von Thron Butler

Rachel Redmond Charlotte Christian Sarah Redmond Charlotte Christian Julia Kocher Charlotte Christian Sophie Francis Charlotte Country Day Kristie Darmody Providence Amy Drageli Charlotte Latin Jessica Flynn Charlotte Latin Abbie Cochell Providence Day

Elizabeth Lancaster Charlotte Latin Latin junior Elizabeth Lancaster soared to new heights this season. She set a school record in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.71), placed third in the state in the 500-yard freestyle (5:02.93) to earn allstate honors.

Seniors give Covenant Day tennis excitement for season

by Ben Doster ben@cmgweekly.com

Covenant Day’s boys’ tennis team enters this season with high expectations, and for good reason. The Lions are fresh off a 14-3 finish that included a semifinal appearance in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 3A state playoffs last year, and return a strong nucleus of talent to the fold for coach George Wolbers to build into a championship caliber team.

Wolbers, who is in his fifth year at the helm, is excited about the hard-work his players have put in, which led to vast improvements during the offseason.

“They have not rest on their laurels,” Wolbers said. “There’s no senioritis. They’re still improving, which is great for us.”

Covenant Day is led by its senior captains, Allan Lock, Will Ockerman, Jacob Wall, Spencer Daniels and Caleb Keaton.

Lock, a Sonoma State University signee, who is the reigning Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Player of the Year, all-CISAA and an all-state honoree, and Ockerman, a Gardner-Webb commit, all-

CISAA and all-state player, along with Wall, give the Lions a trio comparable with any in the state, which makes Covenant Day a title contender and a dark horse at the very least.

As a junior, Lock fared well as the Lions No. 1 player in the face of stiff competition, finishing 11-4 in singles.

Lock’s finest moment last season came when he trailed Christ School’s Alex Dunn, an all-state honoree, 3-0, in their first match, but fought back to win, 6-3, and won the second match, 6-0. He also beat Asheville School’s No. 1 later that same day.

His classmate, Ockerman, had a strong season last spring, stepping into the Lions No. 2 role, and clawing his way to an 11-2 singles record.

Both players should improve their resumes in 2016, as they prepare to take their talents to the collegiate level next year. “With this being their last ride we set our mission this year as upholding Christ-like principles, to win conference, to compete with the best in the state and I believe between the athletics director Mark Jones and myself, we’ve presented them with one of the toughest schedules in the state,” Wolbers said.

“We want to make the NCISAA draw, and go as deep as possible.”

Wolbers said this is the best team on paper he’s fielded during his tenure at Covenant Day, but the jury is still out to see if the Lions can meet the lofty expectations set before them.

Covenant Day, which beat Christ Church Episcopal 8-1 in its season opener, lost 6-3 to defending N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state champion Marvin Ridge, and finished third at the CCDS Bucs Invitational, still has nonconference meetings with Cardinal Gibbons and defending NCISAA state champion Cary Academy before it faces league foe Charlotte Country Day twice among several other tough CISAA opponents in conference play.

The Lions will depend on their maturity and experience this season, but they need more if they hope to make a championship run. Covenant Day must play at a high level, and Lock, Ockerman and Wall have proven they can do that.

Now, it’s time for the rest of the lineup to emerge, so the Lions can meet their expectations and achieve the goals they have set as a team.

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Sports

Butler lacrosse program heading in the right direction

by Ben Doster ben@cmgweekly.com

Butler’s girls’ lacrosse team appeared to be heading into a downward spiral after a 0-14 finish last spring. However, the Bulldogs didn’t let their circumstances define them or effect how they prepared for this season.

In fact, they used last season’s adversity as motivation to improve the program, and build it into a competitor worthy of respect from their opponents. Their efforts have paid off with tangible results.

Senior captains Kayley Granger, Erin Aylward and Dylan Francisco have been major catalysts in working to resurrect Butler from the doldrums. Granger is the team’s leading scorer with 12 goals. Francisco has a team-high 19 takeaways. Aylward also has provided key contribution.

The Bulldogs welcomed a talented freshmen class that Vandiver expects to be the future of the program, which bodes well for Butler in the years to come.

Butler also picked up quite the offseason acquisition when Jo Vandiver agreed to become the team’s head coach after she spent the last three seasons in Fort Mill, S.C. at Nation Ford High School, where she started the girls’ lacrosse program, served as the parent organizer, volunteer coach and junior varsity head coach.

Vandiver met Butler’s players through

Kayley Granger Photo courtesy of Amy Lewis

connections she had with Queen City Travel Lacrosse Club. “The girls that are seniors now and the parents organizers are fabulous people, and I was so impressed by them and by the senior captains that I couldn’t not help them,� Vandiver said. “They’re absolutely wonderful, and they welcomed me in. Their sense of fellowship and team building and spirit that is over there it just makes you want to be with them. “The last two years were really hard on them.�

Last season was so hard for the Bulldogs they only had 11 players by the end of it, but a strong grassroots campaign to drum up interest attracted several new faces to the team, and Butler now has a deep roster of 23 players.

Granger, Aylward and Francisco got the word out to their friends and freshmen girls to draw in this slew of newcomers to the team. They used pickup games to promote the sport, and create an interest in the team.

Vandiver supplemented their efforts with her vast experience, providing a vision for the program. She implemented an offseason conditioning and workouts program, and has gradually added more structure.

Butler is off to a 1-3 start with its lone victory coming in convincing fashion when it defeated Independence, 14-9, March 1. The Bulldogs have struggled since, but Vandiver said her players have shown heart.

The road is not going to get easier for Butler, which faces an uphill climb as it goes through the Conference 11 gauntlet that includes the likes of Charlotte Catholic, Ardrey Kell, South Meck and Myers Park, but the Bulldogs appear to have the resilience to persevere and stay out of the league’s cellar.

Butler is strong in the midfield, where it passes the ball well, but the Bulldogs are lean in every other area.

Vandiver said this is a rebuilding year.

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Your taxes are my business 704-200-6659 The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Sonia.Perez.CPA.PC@gmail.com 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 DOCK - No Experience Needed | Must have Class-A CDL Flooring Experts: tile, showers, backsplash, carpet.

Free 10-minute phone consultation The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Commercial & Residential hardwood, laminate, vinyl Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 620For Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 vct. Insurance and 100% warranty free estimates. Call For Release Monday, March 14, 2016 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Tuesday, March 8, 2016

| MULTIPLE openings!

• 4 shifts available:

Help wanted

Physicians. (Multi Openings.) Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc. DBA Carolinas HealthCare System Medical Group. Charlotte, NC. Provide adult, inpatient medical care to hospital patients. Supervise 3 Advanced Care Practitioners. Req MD from accredited School of Medicine/ foreign equiv & unrestricted license to practice medicine in NC. Must be ABIM Board certified/ eligible for cert & hold current narcotics license & no. Work Tues.

- Mon. 7a - 7p; 7 days on, 7 days off. Primary worksite may be 2001 Vail Ave. or 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC. Req 2% US travel between 2001 Vail Ave. & 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC for flex staffing performing same duties.

Pre-employment drug screen & background check.

Apply: http://www.choosecarolinashealthcare.org/.

Ref# 94570.

Sr. Business Analyst, Bachelor deg. + 5 yrs. Exp., M-F, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Assemble, analyze & represent SW systems/req.; Convert specifications detailed instructions & logical steps for computer language; Deploy & manage data migration process; release mgmt & change mgmt; Work on reconciliation & regulatory reports; Work w/ Broadridge, DTCC & OMGEO; Run java, shell and Perl script programs using Autosys; Work w/ Oracle & Sybase database; Work w/ Jira for tracking life cycle of issues & requirements; Design test (scripts, scenarios & cases) for integration & UAT testing. Skills: Unix, Solaris, Linux, Oracle, PL/SQL, Oracle 9i, Unix Shell.

Send resume to Euclid Innovations, Inc. 212 South Tryon Street, Suite 1370, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Hiring 35 Professional Caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care. Attend a JOB FAIR on March 29, 2016, 10 am – 3 pm at 19700 Catawba Ave Suite F, Cornelius, NC 28031. RSVP 704-344-0801. Be a part of a team that changes lives. Training provided, ongoing education and growth opportunities. Hiring all shifts, including nights and weekends. HomeInsteadCharlotte.com.

Looking for Maintenance Technician for Apartment Complex in Monroe. Skills needed: painting, sheetrock, minor plumbing and electrical and working knowledge of HVAC. On call weekend work. Resumes to Maintenance268@gmail.com or PO Box 3232, Monroe, NC 28111.

Employment – Drivers Experienced OTR Driver: 53’ van run from WI to PA to NC. Flexible home time. 99% no touch.

Top pay, vacatioin, 410K, health insurance.

Requires a Class A CDL, 2 years OTR experience With good MRV. References.

Call Ruth/Mike 1-800-558-2664 or Visit ttitrucking.com Diane’s Cleaning Service I am in search of about 7 women who are personable, very neat, hardworking and full of energy to join my cleaning crew. You must be able to pass a drug test and background check as well as understand and speak English. Also, a North Carolina driver’s license and Social security number are a requirement.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please call the number below and set up an appointment.

Diane Howard (704)-517-7926

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TUSCANO HOMES Tuscano Homes, previously the custom home builder and developer of Casabella & Portofino in Mint Hill, is announcing their Village Series in Locust Town Center.

Known for high quality custom homes, the Village Series is showcasing the same quality but on a smaller scale - 1550 square feet to 2100 square feet single, story homes.

Full brick with stone accents, finished twocar garage, architectural shingles, hardwood flooring, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Prices start in the $240’s Homes ready for move in and Pre-Sales available.

Locust Town Center is a planned community with a small town feel. Walk to the library, bakery, restaurants, bank and hardware store.

Open House Sundays, 1 to 4 pm.

For additional information email: tuscanohomesus@bellsouth.net or call 704-634-8076 & 980-721-7507