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Volume 7, Number 40 • Oct. 1 to 7, 2014

by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Greenway Park Elementary School students are getting a leg up with a new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools program to help fight childhood obesity by getting students more active.

CMS kicked off Achieve 225 at Greenway Park Elementary with the help of the Carolina Panthers and the Southeast Dairy Association on Sept. 24.

Riley Fields, director of community relations for the Carolina Panthers, considers the kick-off a chance for CMS, Southeast Dairy Association and the Panthers to celebrate a federal physical education program (PEP) grant from the United States Department of Education CMS received to benefit its physical education program.

Wednesday also marked the kickoff for Greenway Park’s pedometerwearing campaign, where every

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Greenway Park steps out of childhood obesity Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo

student received a pedometer to count their steps – measuring their activity and challenging them to obtain 10,000 steps a day. Greenway Park Elementary was the first school to receive the pedometers, but the pedometer program will be in 30 Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools by the end of the year.

“The pedometer program is going to provide schools with a fun and traceable way to measure children’s daily physical activity,” Fields said.

The Carolina Panthers’ Sir Purr and PurrCussion led a school-wide parade around the school’s hallways to kick off the pedometer program.

CMS already has a healthy activity policy that mandates schools to provide 30 minutes of daily physical activity outside of physical education. The Achieve 225 encourages students to obtain 225 minutes of physical activity a week.

“It’s really to get them moving.

We’ve seen (greater physical activity already when) we started on (Sept.

22) wearing the pedometers and already we see the kids say, ‘Oh, I’m (see CMS fitness on page 11)

Matthews Rec to host programs for young, middle-aged adults

by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

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MATTHEWS – Area residents will get a chance to spend more nights on the town with new programs at Crews Recreation Center in Matthews.

Brian Dlugosz, athletic programmer for the Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Resource Department, said the department was looking to expand its programming and will have a new event for each Friday of the month.

On the first Friday of every month, starting on Oct. 3, the department will host “First Friday Film & Food Trucks.” Families can enjoy fare from food trucks of the surrounding area, starting at 6 p.m.

Recreation activities, such as table tennis, pickleball, Johann Sebastian Joust and cornhole will also be available until the movie starts at 8 p.m.

The event will feature a different movie every month using the department’s new projector system. Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the movie.

All movies are rated PG-13, and the following are slotted for the first few months: “Beetlejuice” on Oct. 3; “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on Nov. 7; “Elf” on Dec. 5; and “Groundhog Day” on Jan. 2.

The movies are geared toward an adult audience, (see Matthews Rec on page 5)

INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Education, 11; Arts, 15; Calendar, 17; Sports, 18; Classifieds, 23

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Literature teaching kids to love art Matthews author publishes first art-themed children’s book

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – While not having a classroom might be frustrating for some public school art teachers, Matthews resident Bonita Somers turned it into a positive experience – one that eventually Bonita Somers served as the inspiration for a children’s book on art.

Somers published “Ms. B’s Art on a Cart: Something from Nothing,” a children’s picture book, on Sept. 2. The book, geared toward elementary-aged students, is written as an 18-stanza poem and accompanied by colorful drawings and life lessons for children about art.

The inspiration for the book came primarily from Somers’s experiences teaching art at a public school in Texas.

“I didn’t have a classroom. I would pile a cart high with supplies and go from classroom to classroom,” Somers said.

“This prompted great stories to tell.”

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Somers made notes during her “art with a cart” experience and rediscovered her notes about a year and a half ago, which pushed her to write the book. She chose to craft the text of the book as a rhyming poem to give it a “fun, whimsical” feel.

“I just got back from Atlanta. I did an author visit there for two days and was surprised at how engaged (the children) are,” Somers said. “They said they just loved how it rhymed, that it reminded them of Dr. Seuss books.”

Somers’s book centers on a young boy who is new in town and feeling a little “awkward,” so he decides to do an art project using items that normally would be thrown away.

“He’s feeling a little insignificant himself,” Somers said of the nameless main character. “I chose not to make him have an identity because I think everyone can relate to him.”

Somers, an artist by trade, drew from her own experiences with art as she wrote the story. She has dabbled in everything from painting and drawing to collage and mosaic work, and she currently works as a painting instructor for Michael’s stores. Somers chose to weave life lessons, art projects and art vocabulary into the book to teach kids art can be fun.

The illustrations featured in the book are “a little homespun,” Somers said. Somers opted not to use the “slick, glossy Microsoft Office color fill” for the pictures and instead chose something a bit more authentic, she said.

“I used Sharpie markers, pencil marks strokes … it’s a little bit homespun,” she said. “It’s just a fun and colorful book.”

The book writing process took about six months, followed by another year for the actual publishing process. Though enduring the “slow” publishing process was challenging at times, Somers said,

her patience paid off in the end, and she’s learned a lot through the process.

“I have learned so much along the way of the order in which things go, the responsibilities of the author … what happens if you do a horizontal illustration versus a vertical illustration and how that affects the layout,” she said. “I like to learn, and I like to just have that chance of having things to be able to talk about.”

Somers is planning to publish at least two more books in the “Ms. B’s Art on a Cart” series and has already written poems for the second and third books.

Though each book will feature a different child as the main character, the character Ms. B, a derivative of Somers herself, will serve as the “constant” throughout the story, being the art teacher that facilitates everything, Somers said.

“Each book will have a new student with a new issue and new art project,” Somers said. “… I already have poems written for Book Two and Book Three. I’ll finalize that content and then start working on illustration.”

Find more information and purchase “Ms. B’s Art on a Cart: Something from Nothing” by searching for the book at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore. The book is also available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.

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Members of The Black and White Theatre Company will take the stage next week to perform “The Mousetrap,” a whodunit murder mystery by Agatha Christie. Josh Whitener/MMHW photo

Murder, mystery and humor to take the stage at Spotlight Local theater company to perform Agatha Christie play ‘The Mousetrap’

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – The Black and White Theatre Company will bring a tale of murder, humor and mystery to the stage of Spotlight Performing Arts Academy next week.

Members of the company will present their stage production of “The Mousetrap,” a play by classic mystery author Agatha Christie. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 9 to 12, Thursday to Sunday, with show times at 7:13 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2:13 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $8, cash only, and will be sold at the door.

Amanda Bledsoe, owner of The Black and White Theatre Company, has loved “The Mousetrap” ever since she saw it as a ninth-grader. She chose to pursue performing it with her new theater company and launched a Kickstarter.com campaign to raise money to purchase the rights to the show. The company exceeded its goal, thanks to donations from supporters, and purchased the rights and began rehearsing the show in late August.

“We figured October was the perfect time to do it,” Bledsoe said. “It is a murder mystery.”

Set in the 1940s, “The Mousetrap” centers on a murder that takes place at Monkswell Manor, which has recently been converted to a guesthouse and taken over by a young couple. An eclectic mix of characters offers humor, red herrings and mystery until the final twist is revealed, Bledsoe said.

Bledsoe compared the show to the popular film “Clue” in that it mixes humor and dynamic characters with mystery and danger.

“Agatha Christie does a great job with the suspense and writing … but it’s funny, too,” Bledsoe said. “It’s not just straight drama, which is nice.”

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him to the production and to the role.

“Probably the dialect that I have to speak in is the most difficult – it’s posh and uptight, but has to be playful. It’s been very rewarding to get it down,” he said. “The character’s very different from me, (but) this is the most fun I’ve ever had (acting).”

Amanda Lebonville will take on the role of Leslie Casewell, a “crass character” who comes from a poor background and has lived a troubled life. Lebonville describes herself as “not a method actor,” opting to focus on the character’s background and experiences rather than “becoming” the character.

“I don’t need to ‘become’ the character as much as to know what their experiences are; then I pull from my own experience to relate (to the character),” Lebonville said.

The most challenging thing about the production, Lebonville said, is not giving away too much of the plot.

“It’s difficult because you definitely want to make everybody think that you could possibly be the killer, but you need to leave it open so the audience is constantly guessing,” she said.

Bledsoe, who is both directing the show and starring as Mollie Ralston, one of the guesthouse owners, said the production has given members of The Black and White Theatre Company a chance to expand their talent and grow closer to each other – something she said will help make a better show.

“I love just watching the cast kind of learn and grow,” Bledsoe said. “To be able to get into the acting techniques with this show is really starting to grow the company’s talent, and I like watching that happen.”

“The Mousetrap” will be the third stage production The Black and White Theatre Company has performed since its inception. The company performed “The Importance of Being Earnest” in the spring and “Tartuffe” in July. Find more information about the company at its Facebook page, The Black and White Theatre Company Inc. Find more information about Spotlight Performing Arts Academy at www. spotlightacademyonline.com. The theater is located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

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with some familiar throwbacks, said Michael King, parks manager for the Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource department.

On the second Friday of every month, starting on Oct. 10, the department will host a Date Night Drop-Off. Dlugosz said he noticed many Matthews parents wanted a chance for a night out, but needed a babysitter.

The center will allow children ages 8 to 13 years old to play various sports and have fun, while the parents have a chance for a relaxing evening.

“I think the Date Night is really fun. I love the idea of parents dropping off kids in a way that they aren’t being left in front of a screen,” King said.

Parents can drop off their children from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and the cost is $5 for the first child and $3 for every additional child. The department wanted an affordable option for parents in lean economic times, King added.

The department is also working with Matthews restaurants to allow parents to receive discounts on their nights out. The parents will receive

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a discount card when they drop off their children.

King said the department wants to implement programs that accommodate adults in their 20s to late-40s – a segment not often catered to.

“One of the guiding principles that we are looking at are populations that aren’t getting a lot of recreational opportunities,” King said.

When adults go out to bars, they don’t have the chance to meet new people because they are mistaken for having romantic intentions, King said, but events, such as the movie and food truck night, will create unity and allow adults to come together in a fun way that hasn’t been offered before.

Dlugosz said the department is planning more programming for the rest of the month, such as adult swimming. All events are open to anyone, including non-Matthews residents.

“We’re constantly trying to add new things,” King said.

All events will take place at the Crews Recreation Center, located at 1201 Crews Road in Matthews.

Contact the center at 704-7081287 for more information.

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News Briefs Matthews moves forward with South Trade Street

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners set a project in motion that has been at least 10 years in the making.

The board took major actions related to the improvements of South Trade Street at its Sept. 22 meeting when the commissioners unanimously approved a bid for construction of South Trade Street improvements. That bid went to Sealand Contractors Corporation, the organization with the lowest bid of $4,223,641,930, which is funded in part by the successful sale of road bonds.

Public Works Director Ralph Messera told the board he approved of the company and said the group has worked with the North Carolina Department of Transportation in the past.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor said at the meeting.

The corporation plans to start construction in mid-to-late-October, Messera said.

The town also unanimously approved a contract with Kimley-Horn for construction administration, oversight activities, the right to use sub-contractors for construction inspection and geo-tech services.

The total cost of the contract, including payments to subcontractors, is $348,274.

The town also approved the amended budget that reflects the changes approved at the meeting. The total cost of the project remained at $5.7 million, the same amount estimated in the July 2013 budget.

Taylor said he was proud the town was able to come together to make a decision about the project.

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“This project was on life support a year ago, and many on the board were about to abandon the project,” Taylor said, adding he took pride in moving forward for the town.

Find more information about the project at www.matthewsnc.gov.

Community center hosts bike safety course MATTHEWS – The Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department will host “Traffic Safety 101” on Oct. 18, a Saturday, at the Matthews Community Center. The event is for bicyclists to learn how to safely ride the streets of Matthews.

League of American Cyclists certified instructors will lead the day-long course that consists of approximately four in-class hours and four hours outside split between skills, drill and an on-road ride.

Participants will practice starting, stopping, shifting and scanning, learn how to ride in traffic, proper lane and intersection positioning and crash avoidance techniques.

The cost is $40 for Matthews residents and $50 for non-residents.

Contact the community center at 704321-7275 to sign up or find more information. The Matthews Community Center is located at 100 McDowell St. E. in Matthews.

Dogs get the spotlight in upcoming event MATTHEWS – Furry friends and their owners can come out to an event in Stumptown Park that is especially for them.

Matthews will host Pawsitively Matthews on Nov. 15, a Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Stumptown Park, located at 120 S. Trade St. The event will feature over 50 pet-

friendly vendors and exhibitors, an interactive obstacle course, “Mutt Strut” best trick contest, adoptable dog parades, a demonstration by the Matthews Police Department K9 unit and more.

DJ Darryl Elkins will spin tunes throughout the event, and a food truck court and beer and wine pavilion will be available.

Call 704-321-7275 or go to matthewsfun.com for more information.

Free coffee for October CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Chick-fil-A restaurants will treat consumers to a free cup of hot or iced coffee each Monday through October from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The giveaway kicked off on Monday, Sept. 29, in honor of International Coffee Day. “National Coffee Day will kick off a month-long promotion where will give our customers here in Charlotte the chance to taste our new blend of THRIVE Farmers Coffee that was created especially for Chick-fil-A,” Beckie Johnston, operator of the Stonecrest at Piper Glen Chick-fil-A, said in a news release. “This is a great opportunity to not only give back to the community that supports us, but to positively impact the lives of the coffee farmers in Central America.”

The sale of each cup of coffee provides direct revenue to the THRIVE Farmers network of family farmers in Central America, allowing them to earn up to 10 times more than farmers earn in traditional revenue models, empowering them to reinvest in their communities and crops, according to the release.

No purchase is necessary, and customers are limited to one free coffee beverage per customer per day.

Find a participating Chick-fil-A at www. chick-fil-a.com/Locations.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested in Matthews between Sept. 22 and 27, according to the Matthews Police Department: • Edward Watters, Jr., 11100 block of E. Independence Blvd.: Driving while license revoked. Sept. 22 • Edward Williamson, 12400 block of E. Independence Blvd.: Driving while license revoked. Sept 23.

• Stephanie Lynn Michau, 11000 block of E. Independence Blvd.: Reckless driving to endanger; hit-and-run accident; failure to heed to blue lights and siren. Sept. 24 • Gregory Alan Baylor, 3100 block of Rice Road: Simple possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 24 • Jeremy Kwanta Bing, 9700 block of Idlewild Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana.

Sept. 24 • Darren Lamont Wright, 800 block of MatthewsMint Hill Road: Larceny; second-degree trespass. Sept. 24 • Derwin Bernard Wright, 800 block of MatthewsMint Hill Road: Larceny; second-degree trespass. Sept. 24 • Katrina Ann Taylor, 11200 block of E. Independence Blvd.: Driving while license revoked. Sept. 25 • David Allen Fuller, Jr., 11100 block of E. Independence Blvd.: Simple possession of marijuana. Sept. 25 • Darnell Lawrence Lee, 10000 block of E. Independence Blvd.: Attempted breaking and entering; resisting, delaying or obstructing arrest. Sept. 26 The following crimes occurred in Matthews between Sept. 22 and 27, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Fraud • 1800 block of Matthews Township Pkwy.: Credit card fraud. Sept. 22 • 2000 block of Shannon Bridge Lane: Credit card fraud.

Sept. 24

Vehicle Break-Ins • 1200 Industrial Drive: $400 worth of car batteries stolen. Sept. 22 • 2100 block of Matthews Township Pkwy.: $25 30-day temporary license plate stolen. Sept. 23 •9400 Sardis Glenn Drive: Nothing reported stolen.

Sept. 25

Home/Business Break-Ins • Sun Nails, 10046 E. Independence Blvd., suite I: Three fingerprint cards; brick paver; and crushed pill reported stolen. Sept. 26

Vandalism • 600 block of Elizabeth Lane: $5,000 damage done to two-inch gas line. Sept. 22 • 400 block of Amir Court: $150 damage done to drivers side mirror. Sept. 22 • 10100 block of E. Independence Blvd.: $200 damage done to right rear window. Sept. 23 • Matthews Sportsplex, 1505 Tank Town Road: $100 damage to vehicle tire. Sept. 24

Larceny • 21000 block of CPCC Lane: Three blank checks stolen.

Sept. 22 • 13900 block of Colt Court: Envelope containing $150 check stolen. Sept. 23 • 14000 block of Creekside Drive: Three envelopes stolen from mailbox. Sept. 23

• 14000 block of Springwater Drive: Envelope stolen from mailbox. Sept. 23 • 1200 block of Sam Newell Road: $200 Samsung Galaxy cellphone stolen. Sept. 23 • Guitar Center, 10050 E. Independence Blvd.: $715 Washburn mandolin stolen. Sept. 24 • 800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $400 in scrap metal stolen. Sept. 24 • 13000 block of Double Girth Court: $20 prayer flags stolen. Sept. 25 • Old Navy, 10530 Northeast Pkwy.: $300 in clothes stolen. Sept. 25 • 2700 block of Royal Commons Lane: $500 white gold solitaire diamond ring stolen. Sept. 25 • 1000 block of Crestdale Crossing Drive: $7,000 Lincoln Navigator stolen. Sept. 27

Drugs • 3100 block of Rice Road: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 24 • 9700 block of Idlewid Road: Possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 24 • Lumber Liquidators, 11101 E. Independence Blvd.: Simple possession of marijuana. Sept. 25

Other

Drive: Possession of Schedule VI drug; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 22 • Jorge Louis Wellington-Tillman, 13000 block of Plenty Wood Drive; Possession of firearm by a felon; concealing weapon; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 25 • Victor Lamont Carney, 13000 block of Plentywood Lane: Possession of stolen firearm; concealing weapon. Sept.

25 • Daniel Jones O’Sullivan, Jr., 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Possession of marijuana; simple physical assault; disorderly conduct. Sept. 25 • Jaron Michael Groomes, 7000 block of Brighton Park Drive: Concealment of goods. Sept. 25 • Corwin Chappelle White, 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Possession of stolen motor vehicle; fictitious registration plate; resist, delay and obstruct arrest. Sept. 25 • Jese Leigh Carella, 3800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Underage consumption of alcohol. Sept. 27 • Marcus Darnell McDowell, 10200 block of Cromarty Lane: Possession of stolen vehicle; communicating threats. Sept. 28 The following crimes occurred in Mint Hill between Sept. 22 and 28, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Home/Business Break-Ins

• Shell Gas Station, 1130 E. Independence Blvd.: $700 worth of assorted counter items stolen; $300 in lighters stolen; $10,000 cash register and gas dispenser stolen: $12,000 Chrysler 300 automobile stolen; simple physical assault; assault on a female. Sept. 27 The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between Sept. 22 and 28, according to the Mint Hill Police Department: • Sandra Ann Cooper, 7000 block of Golden Spike

• 5000 block of Stoney Pond Lane: $300 Xbox gaming console stolen. Sept. 22

Vehicle Break-Ins • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $93 taken from wallet. Items stolen included cash, three debit cards and a driver’s license. Sept. 22

Vandalism • 10200 block of Atchinson Drive: $300 damage to wooden fence. Sept. 22 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $215 damage done to front door and window screen. Sept. 28

Larceny • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: $428 worth of items stolen in strong-armed robbery including cash, wallet, cellphone, driver’s license, Medicaid card and cigarettes. Sept. 22 • Harris Teeter, 7036 Brighton Park Drive: Suspect concealed packaged meat in an effort to leave store without paying. Sept. 25 • Orchid Nails & Spa, 4709 Margaret Wallace Road: Suspect received $40 nail service, but left spa without paying.

Sept. 25

Fraud • 7300 block of Old Oak Lane: $1,198.98 fraudulently used from bank account. Sept. 22 • 4500 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: $359.56 fraudulently charged to debit card. Sept. 22 •6600 block of Lockhorn Court: Identity theft and fraud.

Sept. 25

Assault • Walgreens, 9201 Lawyers Road: Simple physical assault; hit and run. Sept. 25

Other • Queen’s Grant High School, 10323 Idlewild Road: False fire alarm. Sept. 24 • 13000 block of Plentywood Drive: Possession of a firearm by a felon; concealing weapons; possession of drug paraphernalia. Sept. 25 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Assault on a female; disorderly conduct; possession of Schedule VI drug. Sept. 25 • 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Possession of stolen motor vehicle; resisting, obstructing, delaying arrest; fictitious registration plate. Sept. 25 www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department reported the following sanitation scores at the following dining locations in the Matthews and Mint Hill are from Sept.

23 to 29:

•Best Wok II, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 95 •Comfort Inn Matthews, 901 E. Independence Blvd.

– 98 •Primavera Pizza, 1319 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98 •Tacos & Tequila Cantina Grill, 131 E. John St. – 96

Lowest Score: •O’Neil’s Pub, 8121 Fairview Road – 94 Violations included: Bare- 28227 hand contact with onions for •O’Neil’s Pub, 8121 hot dogs; bottle of chlorine Fairview Road – 94 sanitizer at improper con•Penny’s Place, 7920 Matcentration; multiple cans of thews-Mint Hill Road – 98 bug spray not approved for commercial use; food protection management could About the grades… not produce proper certifiRestaurants are given grades cate. of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits All Scores: for restaurants that score below 70.

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Hope for chronic sinusitis sufferers Balloon procedure provides success with minimal discomfort

by Josh Whitener josh@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Life just became a lot easier for patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, thanks to a less invasive procedure that can produce the same results as traditional sinus surgery, but with fewer risks and less discomfort.

Physicians are beginning to incorporate a new method of sinus surgery called balloon sinuplasty, which mimics the balloon procedure commonly used in cardiac patients in which a catheter is inserted into a cavity and a small balloon is dilated to create a larger opening.

Chronic sinusitis occurs when the sinuses do not drain properly, causing recurring sinus infections, persistent nasal congestion and inflammation, headaches and other problems. Doctors attempt to treat chronic sinusitis with medications, such as nasal steroids, antihistamines and antibiotics, but sometimes that’s not enough, said Dr. Nick Lukacs, of CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat, which has offices in Monroe and south Charlotte.

“There are certain people who get stuck in a cycle where we use medicine (but they) don’t really get the improvement they need,” Lukacs said.

Traditionally, sinus surgery has involved the removal of tissue and bone, requiring general anesthesia, more post-operation care and a recovery period of several days to one week. Doctors have discovered in recent years that using a balloon device to dilate the sinus cavities – something originally used as a tool to assist with traditional sinus surgery – provides a permanent solution to many

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cases of chronic sinusitis.

The dilation produced by the balloon device remodels the bone around the sinus cavities, allowing the sinuses to drain properly and producing a long-lasting result.

“You’re not only just dilating the mucosa, but you’re remodeling that tissue or bone around the opening, which is what allows it to be a more long-lasting result,” Lukacs said. “There are some significant sinus (problems) solved by the balloon alone.”

One of the perks of the balloon sinuplasty is it can be performed as an in-patient procedure in most adult cases with the use of topical numbing medications and injections of a local anesthetic. Pain, bleeding and discomfort following the surgery are minimal, Lukacs said, and most patients are able to resume their normal day-to-day activities within 24 hours.

Balloon sinuplasty also has offered relief for children, though the procedure is handled differently in cases involving younger patients. CornerStone’s Dr. Daron Smith has performed the procedure on a number of children who suffer from chronic sinusitis. Smith said many cases involving chronic sinusitis in children involve the adenoids obstructing mucus flow, so his first go-to procedure when medical therapy fails is an adenoidectomy.

However, there are some cases when removal of the adenoids – and, sometimes, the tonsils, as well – is simply not enough, and Smith turns to balloon sinuplasty as a means of correcting the problem.

“Dilating the maxillary sinuses – we’re not doing all the sinuses – helps decrease the incidents of chronic sinusitis,” he said, adding he is cautious when choosing which pediatric patients are candidates for the procedure. “In children, we’ve always been very conservative about doing any kind of sinus surgery because … it could potentially affect facial growth.”

Unlike adults, children typically undergo general anesthesia,

Dr. Nick Lukacs, of CornerStore Ear, Nose & Throat, has performed a number of balloon sinuplasty surgeries on patients since the procedure became available. Josh Whitener/MMHW photo

and the surgery is performed in the operating room because of the patient’s young age.

“But still there’s minimal downtime afterward, minimal discomfort afterward,” Lukacs said.

Balloon sinuplasty isn’t a solution to all cases of chronic sinusitis. Traditional surgery sometimes is required to remove nasal polyps or correct a deviated septum. But treatment options aren’t limited for those who’ve undergone balloon sinuplasty when additional surgery is needed, Lukacs said.

Smith said each potential candidate for balloon sinuplasty is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, as there is no rule of thumb regarding the surgery.

“It’s more guided by the patient’s anatomy – everybody’s anatomy is different,” he said. “Sinuses are shaped like fingerprints: no two are the same … but if (medical therapy) becomes unsuccessful, that is where (balloon sinuplasty) is an option.”

Find more information at www.cornerstoneent.com.

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going to walk around the table once more so I can get more steps.’ It’s done a really great job so far promoting activity that’s not physical activity or recess time. They are really looking for time to be active outside of those times, so it’s been great so far,” Greenway Park Principal Anna Kuykendal said. “I want them to be excited about movement and to focus on how much active they’re getting and how that correlates to how they feel. Because when we’re healthy, we feel so much better.”

Physical activity also can provide benefits in the classroom.

“Studies have shown that healthy, active kids are better performers in the classroom. If you are physically active, you’re going to be more alert in the classroom (and) you’re going to have a better ability to concentrate on the task,” Fields said.

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“It’s important for every student – elementary students especially because this when we form our physical habits,” Kuykendal said. “So, when were are 5, 6, 7, 8 (years old), we learn to be active…it really formulates for them to be really active and happy adults.”

Debra Kaclik, physical education and health specialist for CMS, hopes the students gain an awareness of the importance of physical activity on a daily basis through the campaign.

“In today’s world, (physical activity) isn’t one of the emphasis we have anymore. Now, it’s about reading and math and technology. It’s not about playing and having fun and sometimes I think we lose that emphasis – even as adults,” Kaclik said. “So, if we can take that message and role model it as adults and take that 60 minutes everyday (for physical activity) and take a breather and have some fun…I think it would be a better place to live.”

Find more information about CMS’ health and activity programs at www. cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ci/ health-phys-ed/Pages/default.aspx.

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Matthews Elementary calling for kindergarten helpers MATTHEWS – The Matthews Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization is looking for four

parent volunteers to serve daily in the school’s cafeteria helping kindergarteners.

Two volunteers are needed to stand in the lunch line where food is served to help kindergarteners pick

their lunch options, and two are needed by the lunch tables to help open milk cartons and yogurt packages, as well as pass out napkins and silverware.

All volunteers must be CharlotteMecklenburg Schools approved.

Email all questions to MatthewsElemPTO@gmail.com or sign up at www.signupgenius.com/ go/20f0f4faaaa29a46-kindergarten.

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Cam Newton Foundation (CNF) announced its school pride program, a video contest to encourage schools to show off their school pride for a chance to win dinner with Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers quarterback.

Each month, all 43 CMS middle schools and kindergarten to eighthgrade academies can submit a video that displays their school pride. The videos will focus on all aspects of student programs and activities.

“We are so appreciative of the great partnership that our district has with the Cam Newton Foundation,” Dr. Heath E. Morrison, CMS superintendent, said in a news release. “The School Pride program is helping our middle schools by building great learning environments where students and staff can be proud of what makes their school unique.”

School principals will identify the student team, comprised of 15 students or less, that produces the school’s video. Schools will identify and select a group of diverse changemakers who are representative of their school and can positively affect culture. The videos can include as many students, teachers and school staff as needed.

The school videos must be 90 seconds or less and submitted by a specific deadline each month. The first deadline is Oct. 15, and the contests continue through the end of March.

There will be six total submission dates, and schools are encouraged to submit different videos each month.

Once the videos are submitted, a committee representing leadership from the CNF, CMS and greater Charlotte community will select one winner. One school will be selected as the winner each month.

“I am excited to see this year’s School Pride videos. We want to know how middle schoolers are representing their schools. I hope the students will think creatively and outside of the box,” Cam Newton said in a news release. “School pride is not just about wearing your school’s colors; it is extremely contagious and can serve as a means to bring a community together.”

Contact Kim Beal of the Cam Newton Foundation at 919-2709082 or kim@cam1newton.com for more information.

John M. Belk Endowment awards $2.3 million to CPCC CHARLOTE – The John M. Belk Endowment awarded $2.3 million to Central Piedmont Community College to expand its developmental education program, which moves students from remedial to college (see Education Notes on page 14)

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Charlotte Latin’s volleyball team. Photo courtesy of Ellen Kazura

Volleyball players ace in the classroom

by Courtney Schultz courtney@matthewsminthillweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Who says athletes can’t have brains and talent?

Volleyball players from Charlotte Latin School, United Faith Christian Academy and Charlotte Country Day School show that is quite possible.

The three Charlotte private schools were awarded the American Volleyball Coaches (AVCA) Excellence in Academics Award this year for their academic achievements. They were three of 266 high school volleyball teams in the country – four in North Carolina – to receive the award.

The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 5.0 scale, according to a news release.

"Too often athletic participation is associated with academic underachievement, and this stereotype is simply false when it comes to volleyball," AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer said in the release. "Couple the smarts represented by these teams with the competitive experience and team-focused training gained on the court and we have a potent formula for future leadership. What a significant contribution that is by their coaches and schools."

Ellen Kazura, head volleyball coach at Charlotte Latin, said she was not surprised her girls won the academic award because the school has a strong focus on academics. She said the volleyball teams have won the award every year since 2002 and have no intentions of stopping.

“The girls are here for academics first,” Kazura said. “I’d be surprised if the girls didn’t achieve that.”

A career in sports for women is less attainable than for men, she added, so education is a large focus for the volleyball players planning to attend college.

She knows her players could attend college for athletics, but she feels education is the main focus for her players.

“I know the girls are good students,” Kazura said. “The volleyball girls are the www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

hardest working girls.”

The players take both athletics and education seriously and have strong work ethics, she added.

Brian Rosen, varsity volleyball head coach at Country Day, echoes similar sentiments about his players.

“I have great kids – they stay out of trouble and are diligent in the classroom – I am very fortunate in that way,” Rosen said, adding he stresses the student component of student-athletes and encourages his players to seek help from teachers.

Athletics is a balancing commitment, Rosen said, and he tells his players to put academics first.

“These girls are already self-motivated to achieve in the classroom, so as coaches we don’t have to harp on them,” Rosen said.

This year is the first year United Faith Christian Academy’s volleyball team has earned the award as well as the first year the United Faith’s Head Volleyball Coach Sherry Conner has been a part of the AVCA. Conner said the award is a big accomplishment for her team.

“For these girls to carry an average 4.10 or higher as a group means they are smart beyond all measure,” Conner wrote in an email. “Some of (the) kids are carrying 4.6 and 4.3 GPAs.” She is particularly impressed with the players who won the award because it was the first year the team had a senior on the team, it was the team’s breakout year for having a winning record, and was the second year the team went to the state playoffs.

Connor emphasizes time management for her players and encourages them to put school first.

“They know what is expected of them and they honor it,” Connor said. “I truly believe that the smarter the kids are at school and time management the better ‘court sense’ they will have during a game.”

The team is a competitive group, she added, and they plan to not only achieve the award again, but also exceed the accomplishment.

Find more information about the award and the AVCA at www.avca.org.

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courses faster and helps retain students who might otherwise drop out, according to a news release.

“We’re delighted the John M. Belk Endowment has partnered with us to expand this approach that reduces burnout and keeps students on track to getting credentials they need to succeed,” CPCC President Dr. Tony Zeiss said in the release. “Our pass rates improved more than 10 percent, and people from around the country are watching the reform efforts going on here and across North Carolina.”

The North Carolina Community College System recently redesigned developmental education curricula so classes could be completed in one year or less. In developmental math, multiple exit points allow students to focus only on developing specific skills they need, then move on to college courses. CPCC builds on the state’s reform by offering new learning labs and technology to keep developmental students engaged.

“Developmental education is the Bermuda Triangle of community college because so many students across the country enter remedial classes but never reach their college course

of study,” Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College System, said in the release.

“We’re changing that, thanks to trailblazers such as CPCC and the John M. Belk Endowment, who recognize that big change requires big investment.”

The grant will help pay for computers, labs and teacher training necessary to launch the new developmental education program this school year at CPCC’s Central, Levine, Harper and Cato campuses, to be followed by the Merancas and Harris campuses in 2015-16.

Find more information about CPCC at www.cpcc.edu.

New youth recreation leagues in Matthews MATTHEWS – The Crews Recreation Center will host two new youth athletic leagues for children ages 8 to 13 years old this fall.

Jump Start Sports will run a youth soccer league on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. as well as a youth dodgeball league on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. These programs will each run for seven weeks,

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and focus on giving participants a chance to play sports in a low-intensity environment that emphasizes playing time and fun over drills and competition.

Cost is $70 per child and includes a T-shirt jersey as well as an end-ofseason pizza party.

Call Brian Dlugosz at 704-7081287 for more information or visit www.MatthewsFun.org to register.

Charlotte Christian presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr. CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Christian School will kick off its 2014-15 Performing Arts Series with the middle school performance of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” on Oct. 16 to 18.

The show will feature the magical story of adventure, love and comedy. Everything from the movie and Tony Award-winning Broadway show comes to life again in this family show for all ages - a wish-granting genie in a lamp, a princess not wanting to follow her father’s wishes for her to marry, a street beggar who falls in love with the princess and the magic carpet they ride on into the beautiful night sky, according to a news release.

Show times are 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 18.

Advance reserved tickets are $12

and available for purchase online at www.charlottechristian.com/boxoffice and general admission tickets are $7 and available at the door. All performances will be held in the Lamb/Johnson Gymnasium.

Congratulations to local National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalists: Independence High School Deirdre J. Austin Providence High School Kristen E. Gardner Mia C. Mathews Aaron L. Morris Rocky River High School Paakweisi Krentsil

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Central Academy at Lake Park art teacher Mila Antonyuk works with students on their art projects. Photo courtesy of Adriane White

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Central Academy students display artwork at Matthews Medical Center MATTHEWS – Students from Central Academy at Lake Park will display their artwork at the Novant Health Matthews Medical Center through Dec. 8 as part of the center’s school art program.

The artwork went on display at the medical center on Oct. 2, and features a variety of work from students at different grade levels, with most of the work done by the school’s elementary students.

The display also features a plethora of techniques, styles, seasonal themes and more, according to a news release.

“As Central Academy at Lake Park continues to build its school’s fine arts program, having our students’ work highlighted in Novant Health’s Matthews Medical Art Exhibit area located off the hospital’s lobby is a wonderful opportunity,” Mila Antonyuk, Central Academy’s art teacher, said in a news release.

This is the third time in six years Central Academy students’ artwork has been displayed at Matthews Medical Center, previously known as Presbyterian Hospital Matthews. The goal of the school’s kindergarten-through-12th-grade art program is “to develop students’ artistic abilities from an early age and teach them to incorporate art skills in daily life,” according to a news release.

Students at Central Academy study a wide variety of art media including drawing, painting, block printing, collage, paper mache, pottery, sculpting and weaving. Find more information at www. calpnc.org.

Central Academy at Lake Park is located at 3624 Lake Park Road in Lake Park. Matthews Medical Center is located at 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy.

Matthews author hosts signing for new children’s book MATTHEWS – Dozens of community members recently turned out for a www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Charlotte book signing featuring Matthews author Barbara Scott-Cannon and her French bulldog, Stuart.

Scott-Cannon signed copies of her recently-published children’s book “Stuart: A Friendly Frenchie,” inspired by her own Stuart. The book is for sale locally at three Matthews locations: Renfrow Hardware, 188 N. Trade St.; Miller Animal Hospital, 10638 Monroe Road; and the Matthews Chamber of Commerce, 210 Matthews Station St. Find more information and purchase the book online at www.etsy.com/ shop/FriendlyFrenchie or www. pitzigilpublications.com.

Scott-Cannon previously said she plans to rewrite the story as a rhyme and publish it as a coloring book next year.

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Barbara Scott-Cannon signs copies of her new children’s book at a recent booksigning event. Also pictured: Stuart, Scott-Cannon’s French bulldog and the inspiration for the story. Photo courtesy of Miriam Fisher

Volunteer performers needed for fundraising banquet’s variety show INDIAN TRAIL – Local nonprofit Common Heart will host its Love in Action Banquet on Oct. 17, a Friday, and is in need of volunteers to perform in its variety show.

People interested in participating in the show should call Keith Adams at 704-218-9060 or email him at keith@ thecommonplace.org. The event will take place at Weddington United Methodist Church and will benefit Common Heart, which serves families in need in Union, Mecklenburg and Anson counties.

Find more information at www. thecommonplace.org.

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News & Notes Blood drive at Idlewild Baptist this weekend MINT HILL – Idlewild Baptist Church will host a Power in the Blood Drive on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the community room of the church.

Blood collected will benefit the American Red Cross.

All donors will be entered into a drawing for a $5,000 Visa gift card, courtesy of Suburban Propane.

People interested in scheduling an appointment can contact Carol Vanno at bvanno1@yahoo.com, or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “Idlewild Baptist Church.” Call 704-847-6565 for more information.

Idlewild Baptist is located at 12701 Idlewild Road.

children’s choirs, teen and adult rock bands, Christian music and a DJ for a time of dancing. Derek James and Brandon Davidow, of WCCB, will make special appearances.

“We hope everyone will come and share in the fun this year. Our mission is to promote fellowship with the St. Luke community and the Matthews-Mint Hill area community at large,” Luke-A-Palooza chairperson Rose Werner said in a news release.

Admission is $2 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Urban Ministry Center and With Love from Jesus – two nonprofits that serve people in need in the Charlotte area. Tickets for rides, food and other activities will be sold at the gate. Call 704-5451224, email fallfestival@stlukechurch.net or visit www. lukeapalooza.org for more information.

St. Luke Catholic is located at 13700 Lawyers Road.

Luke-A-Palooza to return to St. Luke Catholic this month MINT HILL – St. Luke Catholic Church will host its 12th annual Luke-A-Palooza Fall Festival on Oct. 17 and 18, a Friday and Saturday.

Friday’s events will take place from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday’s festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The event will feature food, rides, games, face painting, karaoke, train rides, a Theater Under the Stars, children’s activities, live entertainment, raffles, silent auctions, used-book, homemade bake sales and a vendor bazaar.

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor free throw and soccer shootout competitions, with trophies awarded to the winners. Music and entertainment will include

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St. Luke Catholic’s annual Luke-A-Palooza will feature a variety of rides, activities for children and more. Photo courtesy of St. Luke Catholic Church

Team Church to host movie night MATTHEWS – Team Church will host a Blitz with Glitz Movie Night on Oct. 12, a Sunday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

People are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite snack to the event. Call 704-469-5642 or visit www.teamchurch.com/events for more information.

Team Church is located at 2301 Stevens Mill Road.

JAARS Day open house on Oct. 11 WAXHAW – JAARS will host a JAARS Day open house event on Oct. 11, a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This “family-friendly” event will teach people how transportation, technology and media make global Bible translation possible, according to a news release. Free events and displays include aircraft, computers and media demonstrations, a boat ride, special speakers, visits to the Alphabet and Mexico museums and more.

Lunch and rides on a small aircraft, helicopter or fourwheel drive will be available for an extra fee. Find more information at www.jaars.org/jaarsday, or call 704-8436130.

JAARS is located at 7405 JAARS Road.

Robinson Presbyterian to host annual barbecue this weekend CHARLOTTE – Robinson Presbyterian Church will host its annual barbecue and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The sale will include barbecue sandwiches, “generous” plates and barbecue by the pound, as well as “homemade treats” from the bake sale. Dine-in and takeout options are available. Proceeds will support mission projects at Robinson Presbyterian.

Robinson Presbyterian is located at 9424 Harrisburg Road.

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Moving Movies, 7 to 9 p.m.

St. Luke Catholic Church will host an Adult Ed Fall Film Festival, “Moving Movies,” on Friday evenings through Oct. 3. The series will feature “entertaining and thoughtprovoking evenings with stimulating conversation and social justice awareness,” according to a news release from the church.

Popcorn, coffee, candy and soft drinks will be available at the event. The series schedule includes "Simon Birch," rated PG, on Sept.

26; and "Philomena," rated PG-13, on Oct. 3.

Showings take place in the church's worship center. Email adulted@stlukechurch.net for more information.

St. Luke Catholic Church, 13700 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill

10.7.14 Tuesday

Coffee with a Cop, 8 to 9 a.m.

The Mint Hill Police Department will meet with community members in an informal setting to share a cup of coffee while discussing community issues and building relationships. All residents are encouraged to attend the event.

Showmars Restaurant, 6859 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

11.7.14 through 11.16.14 Friday to Sunday

‘Seussical the Musical’ Based on the works of children’s author Dr. Seuss, this high-energy, colorful musical transports audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus as the narrator (the Cat in the Hat) tells the story of an elephant named Horton, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called The Whos.

Horton must protect The Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, while facing ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Find showtimes and purchase tickets at www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

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10.9.14 Thursday

Matthews Sister City Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Matthews residents Ralph and Brenda Messera recently returned from vacation at Matthews’ Sister City, Sainte-Maxime in France. The couple will share their travel experiences at the next Sister City Meeting.

Town hall, Jordan Room, 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews

10.14.14 Tuesday

Charlotte Saltwater Fishing Club meeting, 7 p.m.

The Charlotte Saltwater Fishing Club’s meeting will present a special guest speaker, George Beckwith, from Down East Guide Service in Morehead City, George will discuss the in and outs of Red Drum fishing in North Carolina, the predicted future of Red Drum, how conservation efforts are paying off and more. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend. Visit http:// www.cosfc.com for more information. The Charlotte Saltwater Fishing Club meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Captain Galley Restaurant, 11032 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews

10.18.14 Saturday

Mint Hill Tractor Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Mint Hill Tractor Show returns with its hit-and-miss engine show. This year’s show features vintage tractors and farm equipment, music, cow pie Bingo, gold panning, a pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch. There is no entry fee. Call Dale at 704506- 7773, contact www.minthillhistory.com or email info@minthill history.com for more information.

Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Ongoing

Technology Learning Day , 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Community Center is offering assistance for anyone who has questions about computers or needs help with a project, on the second Saturday of every month. Help will be given in a variety of areas including Mac OS and Windows users including MS Office, Internet usage, digital photography and movies, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, software for backing up, Quicken, networking and general how-to advice.

Call 704-321-7275 or email Colten Marble, at cmarble@matthewsnc.gov for more information.

Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews

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Q&A:

by Andrew Stark editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

The start to Independence’s football season could hardly be more different from where this team was a year ago.

Last year, with 29 seniors including several players currently lining Division I college rosters, the Patriots thought they were good. But, after five mostly heartbreaking losses, their season filled with promise and hype ended with bitter disappointment as the Patriots went just 8-5 in coach Joe Evans’ first season leading the way.

This year the Patriots have come out of the gates 6-0 – their best start since 2009 – and couldn’t be more polar opposite than last year’s team that thudded to a halt with a third-round playoff loss to archrival Butler.

This year’s Patriots have built themselves around accountability, hard work, a winning attitude, a defense that’s surrendered just 17 points so far, a coaching staff filled with former Patriot greats and a running game that rivals most teams in the state despite losing four of the five offensive line starters and Wake Forest recruit Isaiah Robinson.

“We lost four linemen last year. I don’t like to say that a lot, and it’s not an excuse, but it’s the truth,” Evans said.

Even so, with senior AJ Peal and junior Quantavious McGill, the Patriots run game is, at least to this point, carrying the passing game that Evans said is not quite in total sync.

“We need to finetune some things and get the passing game up to speed,” Evans said. “But those two have done a good job and make a nice tandem.”

And it’s their togetherness that makes Peal and McGill’s time-sharing backfield partnership thrive.

“Me and (McGill) help each other every day in practice,” Peal said. “We know if our passing game isn’t clicking than we’re going to have to go in and pick up the slack. (We) have a good relationship like that. We get along well.

“It’s good. If one of us gets hurt or isn’t playing

well, we have someone with experience who can step in. Last year if Isaiah got hurt, I’d go in for him, but I didn’t really get that many reps. This way, we have each other’s back.”

And so far their relationship is working out just fine.

McGill is seeing his first real varsity experience after struggling last year to pick up the nuances of the offense and blocking techniques. But he’s done well this year, amassing 463 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns while averaging 10.3 yards per touch.

“He’s a home-run hitter. He can take it the distance at the drop of a hat,” Evans said. “He could have got varsity reps last year, but he didn’t understand the angles enough, he didn’t let the play develop and he’d try to go so fast before it got blocked.

He just was young and wasn’t patient.

“Now that he started trusting it, he gets to that level, puts his foot in the ground and it’s like he’s shot out of a cannon. He gets on top of the safety pretty fast and he’s strong – he benches over 300 and squats 450 – so he’s getting it.”

And Peal, who

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Running backs Quantavious McGill and AJ Peal have the Independence faithful thinking this is the season the Patriots return to championship glory has gained 307 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns, is like thunder to McGill’s lightning.

“I love having a complimentary back,” Evans said. “I think the days of getting 40-50 carries a day are over. If I can get Peal 15 carries and (McGill) 15 carries, they’re both fresh.

“Isaiah was at the point where he was almost crippled at the end of the year from running so much. I want these guys to play at a high level, to be successful and to compete. I don’t care about numbers, I don’t care about stats, I want them to be the best offense in the nation, but if we’re not, I want to win. That’s the bottom line.”

And so far that’s all the Patriots have done behind the McGill and Peal tandem.

“AJ and I do very good, but we’ve worked hard at it,” McGill said. “We stay after practice a lot and do what we need to do to be ready come game time. It’s a good thing that we’re playing well. If teams are keying on us, we can get some of our receivers some catches and get them some touchdowns.

“We don’t care who’s scoring because we play for the team, we don’t play for ourselves. Last

(Left) Quantavious McGill and (right) AJ Peal have the Patriots off and running. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo

year we struggled, we had a lot of guys who were getting offers and I think they were worried about that more than playing for the team. This year, nobody is worrying about offers, we’re only thinking of winning states and doing it for the whole team.”

And as the weather starts turning colder and a sound running game becomes even more important the Patriots, who are ranked No. 1 in Carolina Weekly Newspaper’s Super 7 for the first time in at least six years, feel they have a chance to bring a state title back to Patriot Drive.

“The offense can always be better,” Peal said. “Our defense is good, but when we face better teams, we need to pick it up more and help those guys out.

“We can be great, championship great.

If our offense is clicking, our defense is going as it has and we have each other’s backs, I don’t think anyone can beat us but ourselves. I really believe that.”

And it’s becoming apparent that this year’s Independence team believes that – together – they can raise a championship banner.

“I’m proud of this team,” McGill said.

“We did a lot together over the summer.

We rolled in mud, we worked hard and I’m proud of my team and how far we’ve come. At first, we weren’t very good, but we worked hard to get where we are.”

The next two weeks, Independence plays conference bottom-feeders Porter Ridge and Garinger, so it’s likely the Patriots will be 8-0 as they enter the heart of the conference schedule. But they aren’t letting their early success go to their heads.

“We’re focused on playing for each other,” Peal said. “Last year there was a lot of individualism, but our coaches talk with us about playing together. It’s working so far, but we’ve got a long way to go to get where we want go.”

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Game previews

All you need to know for this week’s games

Porter Ridge at Independence

Rocky River at Garinger

East Meck at Butler

Game time: Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

Game time: Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

Game time: Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

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Last meeting: Porter Ridge won, 35-34, on Last meeting: Rocky River won, 67-0, on Last meeting: Butler won, 42-6, on Oct. Oct. 4, 2013

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Players to watch: Porter Ridge: receiver A.J. Players to watch: Rocky River: receiver/ Players to watch: East Meck: quarterback Barrett, quarterback Tyrek Huntley, guard Matt Donohue; Independence: quarterback Kelvin Hopkins, defensive back Adonis Alexander, defensive tackle Christian Colon, receiver Will Walton, running backs A. Peal and Quantavious McGill, linebacker Chris Mangum

The Skinny: Another day, another dominating

defensive performance for the Patriots, as they steamrolled East Meck, 35-0, for their fifth shutout last week. The Patriots are rolling, defeating the Eagles without Hopkins, who was out last week. Despite their gaudy offensive production, coach Joe Evans is still looking for the Patriots to put together a complete offensive game plan, and they have a chance to do just that against Porter Ridge. The Pirates are really struggling, giving up 100 points more than they’ve scored on offense.

Aside from Butler, if there’s one game the Patriots circled on their calendar it’s this one, after losing to the Pirates in dramatic fashion after a penalty-filled drive led to a two-point conversion at the buzzer for a controversial Porter Ridge win last year.

Independence has extra motivation, but may not even need it this week. – Andrew Stark

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defensive back Jaire Alexander, running back Elijah Jett linebacker John Henderson, quarterback Naiil Ramadan, lineman Brandon Luallen; Garinger: quarterback Jakeem Whitmore, running back Jordan Freeman, receivers Nichaun Way and Jerquavis Stewart, linebacker Marcus Feagins

Khamal Gilliam, running back Byron Collins, receiver James Cornett; Butler: quarterback Anthony Ratliff-Williams, running back Benny LeMay, linebackers Christian Dixon and Jay Gibbs, lineman Jalen Cousar, receiver/defensive back Clifton Duck, H-back Jordan Huntley

after a sluggish start and had a nice win last week against a tough Myers Park team. The defense hasn’t allowed more than 14 points in a month, and the offense is dangerous with Alexander (10 catches, 232 yards, two touchdowns), Jett (15 rushes, 110 yards) and Ramadan (16-22, 300 passing yards, three touchdowns) having sensational performances last week. Garinger isn’t going to beat the Ravens, but has talent on both sides of the ball to keep Rocky River on its heels. Like last year, expect another blowout win for the Ravens, who get Garinger this week and East Meck next before the fireworks begin with games at Independence and Butler to follow. – Andrew Stark

66-0 blitz of Garinger last week. It should be much of the same this week as they face East Meck and former Butler coach Barry Shuford. LeMay is making a case that he may be the best running back in the area and Ratliff-Williams hooked up with Barrow for three long touchdown passes in the win. While the offense was great last week, the defense pitched its first shutout in 15 games and will look to duplicate that performance against East Meck. Shuford said Gilliam reminds him of a young Christian LeMay, but he’s going to have his hands full with the Bulldog defense. If Butler slows him and shuts down Collins, they may be able to duplicate last week’s defensive effort, but either way, they’ll walk away with a win. – Andrew Stark

The Skinny: The Bulldogs bounced back The Skinny: The Ravens have caught fire from their first loss of the season with a

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Games Comp. Att. Yards 5 67 120 1394 6 59 112 954 6 59 110 854 4 42 108 826 4 64 105 820 5 81 124 817 5 47 88 809 5 49 88 675 6 45 111 570 5 31 60 459 4 30 67 449 5 20 36 331 5 15 28 305

Team Butler Providence Day Rocky River Charlotte Catholic Providence Butler Charlotte Latin Independence East Meck Ardrey Kell Charlotte Christian Carolina Pride Ardrey Kell Myers Park

Games Rushes Yards 6 92 752 6 110 692 6 125 673 5 77 652 5 79 575 6 59 548 5 61 492 6 50 463 5 60 461 5 54 422 4 70 419 4 39 382 5 41 375 5 58 366

The Patriots pitched their fifth shutout of the year and are in the midst of a three-game stretch where they face East Meck, Porter Ridge and Garinger, three teams who are a combined 1-14.

The Patriots are rolling, but better not get complacent with their easy stretch of games.

2) Butler (5-1) Previous ranking: No. 2 Butler bounced back from a heartbreaking loss with an emphatic win over a bad Garinger team.

The Bulldogs will get another easy win this week, but get into the thick of conference play in the coming weeks.

TD 12 6 4 10 6 6 7 6 4 4 3 4 4 1

3) Charlotte Christian (3-1) Previous ranking: No. 3 Last week, the Knights earned a hard-fought 10-0 win over Liberty Christian, the three-time Virginia private-school champs. Charlotte Christian’s offensive and defensive lines are huge, but Liberty’s were markedly bigger, so don’t let the low-scoring affair fool you – it was a battle. A huge test awaits this week with rival Charlotte Latin.

4) Charlotte Latin (5-0) Previous ranking: No. 4

Team Games Sacks Providence 5 8 Charlotte Latin 4 7 Independence 6 6 Charlotte Catholic 4 6 Charlotte Latin 4 6 Ardrey Kell 5 5.5 Carolina Pride 3 4.5 Independence 6 4 Carolina Pride 4 4 Ardrey Kell 5 3.5 Charlotte Country Day 5 3.5

Tackles 62 61 54 51 51 48 45 44 41 41 39 39

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Name Elliott Beiser Melvin Rouse Cameron Goldean Clifton Duck Alex Cantrell Jaire Alexander Tyler Pistorio Tim Marshall Deonte Henderson Tommy Wayne Aubrey Alexander Devon Kent Chance Kennedy John Brannon Peter Pitroff

The time has come for the high-flying Hawks as they face nemesis Charlotte Christian this week.

The offensive-minded Hawks will look to blow the Knights out, but Charlotte Christian will have something to say about that. This game is going to be a war, but would make a huge statement for Charlotte Latin’s state title hopes.

5) Providence (4-1) Previous ranking: No. 5

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1) Independence (6-0) Previous ranking: No. 1

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The Panthers looked sluggish after their bye with four first half turnovers, but had enough in the tank to overcome Olympic last week. West Meck is a winnable game this week, but the toughest part of the schedule looms after that, so the Panthers must be sharper on both sides of the ball.

6) Charlotte Catholic (4-1) Previous ranking: No. 6 Last week, the Cougars started slowly after their bye and trailed Berry 12-3 before making off with a relatively easy win. Charlotte Catholic should get an easy win this week over a down Harding team, but if they want to make a run at defending their So. Meck 8 crown, they have to avoid lapses in execution.

7) Rocky River (4-2) Previous ranking: No. 7 The Ravens have won four straight, and South Carolina commit Jaire Alexander is looking like he could be Charlotte’s best wide receiver. The Ravens haven’t allowed more than 14 points during their win streak, and have an easy game this week before the real tests await.

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A lot of this week’s games are just formalities as many of them will be blowout wins for the favored team.

But there are other far more exciting contests, too.

Carolina Pride has never beaten a Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic Association team, but they’re really good and will have a chance to knock off Providence Day this week. Country Day is flying under the radar, but a win against Weddington could put them in the discussion as CISAA’s elite.

Speaking of CISAA elite, there’s another matchup this week that will be an all-out war. I picked against the Knights last week and – perhaps foolishly – am picking against them again. This isn’t so much about them as it is with the Charlotte Latin offense, which is among the state’s best.

With such a big game looming, we’re turning to Charlotte Christian baseball coach Greg Simmons, who’s won three straight NCISAA titles and 12 with the Knights.

Simmons knows what it takes to make a team great. “think the most outstanding trait in all our championship teams was the simple fact that the kids were all in,” Simmons said. “Those teams really had an ‘us and we’ instead of ‘me’ (attitude). They sold out to the team and saw the bigger picture.”

Weekly Game Schedule: (All games Thursday, Oct. 2) Ardrey Kell at Olympic

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Carolina Pride at Providence Day Berry at South Meck East Meck at Butler

hannah dockery Ardrey Kell Carolina Pride South Meck Butler Independence Providence Rocky River Weddington Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Christian Last week (12-0) Overall (51-14)

Porter Ridge at Independence Providence at West Meck Rocky River at Garinger

Greg Simmons Ardrey Kell Providence Day South Meck butler Independence Providence Rocky River Weddington Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Christian Last week (8-4) Overall (48-17)

Weddington at Charlotte Country Day Harding at Charlotte Catholic Charlotte Latin at Charlotte Christian

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