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Volume 13, Number 46 • Nov. 14 to 20, 2014

Taking a stroll down holiday lane Ryan Pitkin/SCW photo

New lanes on I-485 set to open by end of year

by Ryan Pitkin ryan@thecharlotteweekly.com

The current road-widening project on Interstate 485 between

Interstate 77 and Rea Road is on pace to be nearly complete by its projected finish date of December 2014, the North Carolina

Department of (NCDOT) says.

Contractors

Transportation with

Lane

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by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

BALLANTYNE – Patrons can soon celebrate the holiday season by walking down Gingerbread Lane as part of Bissell’s 12th annual competition at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, located at 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. in Charlotte.

The Gingerbread Lane competition offers two independent categories for professionals and amateurs to enter edible creations of gingerbread structures, and proceeds benefit Carolina HealthCare System’s Levine Children’s Hospital.

“We are excited for this year’s Gingerbread Lane. Anyone can compete, and we anticipate having all kinds of entries – from professional cake makers to children,” Christina Thigpen, vice president of marketing and communications at Bissell, said in an email.

All creations must be made of entirely edible materials, but it does not have to be a “house,” as long as it incorporates gingerbread. Gingerbread creations must be built upon a sound display board with a maximum surface of two by three feet.

Participants in both the professional and amateur categories have the chance to win prizes, such as overnight packages at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge and a $500 gift card to Publix, a sponsor of this year’s event.

Julie Andreacola, an Indian Trail resident, has (see Gingerbread Lane on page 5)

Carolina Weekly presents...

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INSIDE: The Carolina Weekly Newspaper’s inaugural Basketball Night in southern Mecklenburg is inside. This special 24-page pullout section is the ultimate fan’s guide to the high school boys basketball season, and is full of team previews, conference breakdowns, projected order of finishes in each conference, player rankings, feature stories on the area’s top players and more.

INDEX: News Briefs, 6; Crime Blotter, 7; Scores, 8; Education, 11; Home Sales, 16; Calendar, 18; A&E, 19; Sports, 21; Classifieds, 27

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Taking it to heart Global association launches Charlotte campaign to encourage consumption of omega-3s

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte residents will begin to see more advertisements urging them to consume omega-3 fatty acids thanks to a global organization. The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) launched a marketing campaign and independent, educational website to share information about omega-3s.

North Carolina holds a high index in heart diseases, but in the recent months sales of omega-3s, have dropped, according to a news release.

GOED, an association of omega-3 processors, manufacturers, distributors, marketers and supporters, launched a test marketing campaign in Charlotte.

“Charlotte has demographics similar to the rest of the country,” Executive Director of GOED Adam Ismail said.

The typical American does not consume the recommended two serving a week of omega-3’s, an acid experts say lowers blood pressure and triglyceride levels. People who take fish or krill capsules, which contain omega-3s, often forget to put the items back on their shopping list, Ismail added.

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“We don’t know exactly how much we need, but we suggest at least 220 milligrams of DHA and Americans get less than half of that,” said Elizabeth Somer, a registered dietitian and author of “Eat Your Way to Happiness” and “Food & Mood,” which both have chapters dedicated to discussing the benefits of omega-3s.

Ismail said GOED is looking to intervene and encourage Americans to consume omega-3s by informing them about its benefits for the heart, brain, eye and joints.

Somer said there are three types of omega-3s, but they are not all created equal. The omega-3s in flax seed, ALA, are beneficial, but do not produce the same benefits as DHA and EPA, which are found in fatty fishes, such as salmon.

DHA and EPA have been found to lower heart disease as well as have positive benefits for the brain, Somer said. Sixty percent of the brain is made up of fat, so the brain prefers DHA and EPA, she added.

Studies also have shown people who consistently consume the proper amount of DHA and EPA have a significantly lower risk of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts and preliminary evidence suggests the acids could help alleviate attention deficit disorder, among other health benefits.

GOED has already begun its campaign with television advertisements, print ads and billboards that urge people to visit its website.

Photo courtesy of www.alwaysomega3s.com

Ismail said the collation has learned some interesting facts so far in their campaigning.

“Something interesting that we’ve found is that there is a real desire for consumers to want to manage their blood pressure,” he said. “I don’t know if there’s an unmet need, that they can’t get it elsewhere.”

The first couple days GOED placed its billboard advertisement drove more than 1,000 people from the Charlotte area to its website, Ismail said.

The association hopes to continue to encourage the greater Charlotte community to consume omega-3s and reap its benefits.

“You don’t need massive amounts of it, but up to 900 milligrams can have benefits for adults,” Somer said.

Visit GOED’s website, www.alwaysomega3s. com, to find more information about omega-3 acids.

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Eric, Kerri, Ella Grace and William Wallace have a deep connection to Type 1 diabetes. Kerri Wallace was diagnosed with the disease when she was 11 years old, and helped chair the gala to support finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Photo courtesy of Robert Fogarty

Fighting for a cure JDRF hosts gala for Type 1 diabetes research

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will host an evening this weekend with hopes of one day ending Type 1 diabetes.

JDRF will host the Hope Gala on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westin, located at 601 S. College St. in Charlotte, with the goal of raising over $800,000 to fund Type 1 diabetes research.

The event will consist of a silent auction, a cocktail hour, dinner, a live auction and entertainment. All the night’s proceeds will go toward JDRF and its research endeavors.

“Our primary goal is to raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research, and we are focused on finding better management for those with Type 1 diabetes,” said Laura Maciag, executive director of the JDRF Charlotte office, one of more than 80 chapters across the U.S. One of the gala’s coordinators, Kerri Wallace, a south Charlotte resident, said JDRF’s efforts hit close to home. She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 11 years old, and has dealt with the disease for 26 years. “(Type 1 diabetes) is near and dear to my heart and affects me every day,” Wallace said.

Wallace hopes attendees of the gala will learn more about the disease, particularly the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as learn where their money is going. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, and Type 2 diabetes is a disease where the body produces insulin at some level, but doesn’t process insulin properly.

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85 percent of people living with Type 1 diabetes are adults, according to Maciag.

Wallace said she hopes to change the face of Type 1 diabetes, so the public realizes the disease should no longer be considered “juvenile diabetes.”

In the past seven years, JDRF has made great strides in Type 1 diabetes research.

JDRF has increased its human clinical trials from less than 10 such trials seven years ago more than 50 today, and provides innovative treatments and tools to those with Type 1 diabetes while searching for a cure.

“It’s a really exciting time at JDRF. We have a lot of research that is moving from the laboratory to human clinical trials,” Maciag said. “Thanks to the research, people are living longer because of the treatments they are receiving.”

Wallace hopes to find a cure for the disease one day, but still feels she can manage it in the meantime.

“I do not allow Type I diabetes to define who I am as a person and to affect my daily life,” she said. “You can really have a very healthy life.”

Wallace said her mother taught her to stay strong and to take actions to live a healthy life, while living with the disease.

“If I take care of myself and do what I’m supposed to do, I can live a long life,” she said. “There are so much other things out there that are so horrible, and I know I can live for years and years to come and I can live in old age with this disease.”

People can help support JDRF beyond the gala through walks and school fundraisers, Maciag said.

“Nobody joins JDRF because they want to, but out of necessity. But they become a part of the family,” she added.

Nevertheless, Maciag has high hopes for the organization’s research.

“We will cure Type I diabetes, I’m sure of it,” she said.

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participated in the event since 2010 and said the prizes motivate her to compete.

“I like the prizes for the winners … to do something fun after months of hard work,” she said.

Andreacola and her husband work on their structure together, as both have their own strengths. Last year she won first place in the professional category, but said the process sometimes can be difficult.

“Everything having to be 100 percent edible, it can be difficult to make a structure that is going to stand. The bigger it gets the harder it is to make sure it’s steady,” Andreacola said.

Despite obstacles, Andreacola said she enjoys creating different themes and being creative.

Each year entrants focus on specific themes, such as Christmas in Paris or Dr. Seuss, Thigpen said.

“We are always impressed with the creativity of the submissions,” Thigpen said.

Lisa Tooney, a Huntersville resident who won third place in the professional category and people’s choice at last year’s competition, said every year is different.

“The hardest part is deciding what I want to make because there are so many ideas out there,” Tooney said, adding she enjoys the challenge of doing something new and fun.

Last year she made a “topsy turvy” North Pole house to “put smiles on people’s faces”

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Participants in Bissell’s Gingerbread Lane competition create whimsical structures entirely made of edible treats. Photo courtesy of Bissell

that earned her the people’s choice award.

“That award means the most to me because it’s just the general public deciding what they like,” she said, whose favorite part about the process is decorating and bringing holiday cheer.

Entrants must submit entry forms, which are available at theballantynehotel.com, via email by Dec. 1. Gingerbread creations must be delivered to the hotel between Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. and Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Judging will take place on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.

The public can view the display of gingerbread creations at The Ballantyne Hotel from Dec. 11, a Thursday through Dec. 28, a Sunday. Attendees may vote on their favorite entries with $1 minimum donation per vote.

“We would love for people to come to see the (houses) because they are all unique. It’s just a fun Christmas thing to do,” Andreacola said.

Contact Charlene Smith at 704-248-4017 or csmith@theballantynehotel.com with any questions.

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News Briefs

‘The Emperor's New Clothes’ coming to Children’s Theater

EDITORIAL Managing Editor Andrew Stark

The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will present the world premiere of a “delightfully funny” retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story, entitled “The Emperor’s New Features Editor Layout Editor Clothes,” running through Nov. 23.

Josh Whitener Liz Lanier According to a press release, the story cenAsst. Sports Editor Art Director ters around a vain and selfish emperor who is Hannah Dockery Maria Hernandez duped by a mother and her son. They convince him they can make clothes for him that are not News Writer A&E Editor only beautiful, but magical and can only be Courtney Schultz Dee Grano seen by those who are smart and worthy.

News Writer Faith Columnist The show follows the emperor who must Ryan Pitkin Rev. Tony Marciano decide if he can see through their plans or get the fate he deserves.

ADVERTISING Tickets for the show start at $14, and can be Charlotte Conway purchased at www.ctcharlotte.org.

Adrian Garson The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is located at 300 E. Seventh St. in Charlotte.

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Portrait Innovations to bring Santa Claus to Promenade on Providence This year, families can skip the lines at the mall and get a head start on their holiday planning with Portrait Innovations. Professional portrait sessions that include Santa Claus are available through Sunday, Nov. 16, during regular store hours at the newly-renovated Portrait Innovations in the Promenade on Providence shopping center.

In addition to creative family portraits with Santa Claus, Portrait Innovations is offering a 43 Holiday Portrait Package for $19.99. Customers will receive 43 printed photos of various sizes, and the package includes five free 5x7 holiday greeting cards and a choice of a free 11-ounce portrait mug or ceramic ornament.

“For 12 years, we’ve been a part of the Charlotte community, helping families capture

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lasting memories throughout the year,” said Portrait Innovations Chief Operating Officer Johnny Grosso. “But this is the first time we’ve brought Santa Claus to the studio. The children will be delighted to spend time with Santa, and our studios provide a relaxing environment so that everyone can enjoy the experience.”

Portrait Innovations is located at Providence Road and I-485.

Southern Christmas Show returns this month The Southern Christmas Show is back, returning to Charlotte for its 16th year from Nov. 13 to 23.

Some highlights of the show are: -Olde Towne, where 50 shops are brimming with gifts, dolls, ornaments and decorations.

-Christmas Tree Lane. Twelve Fraser firs from the N.C. mountains will be decorated by professional designers.

-The Holiday Entertainment Stage. Puppet shows, holiday fashions and old-fashioned sing-alongs are just part of the fun.

-The Enchanted Village. Dollhouses and miniature scenes were created by members of

the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts.

-Tiny Trains. Intricate trains wind their way through miniature country villages.

-Helmut’s Strudel. Those in the know just follow their nose.

The show is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Sunday, Monday and Tuesday when hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Tickets are $11 at the door and $3 for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Children 6 years old and younger are free with a paying adult.

Discount tickets are available at south Charlotte-area Harris Teeter stores with a VIC card for $9.50. Visit www.SouthernChristmasShow. com for more information.

The Southern Christmas Show is located at 810 Baxter St., Charlotte.

Luxury senior living comes to south Charlotte Waltonwood Providence opened its doors to residents on Oct. 28, ushering in a new standard of luxury senior living.

Located on Providence Road in south (see News Briefs on page 8)

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Crime Blotter South Charlotte man arrested after rampage Four days after causing a chaotic string of accidents and assaulting two police officers in the Arboretum area on Thursday evening, Nov. 6, Terry Dennis, 35, was taken into custody upon exiting the Carolinas Medical Center.

Police say they responded to a call to the Arboretum Terry Dennis shopping center after a citizen flagged down an off-duty officer to inform them that Dennis was slumped over his steering wheel.

After being awoken, Dennis allegedly became combative and drove off, striking the off-duty officer with his car, hitting multiple vehicles and then flipping the car he was driving. He then fought off another police officer, injuring him, and carjacked a man in

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the parking lot before driving off and causing multiple accidents on Pineville-Matthews Road, flipping one victim’s car. The entire road was shut down for the evening between Rea Road and Raintree Lane.

After being released from the hospital where he was treated for minor injuries, Terry was arrested and charged with two counts of driving while impaired, two counts of felony serious injury by vehicle, three counts of felony hit and run, two counts of reckless driving, four counts of misdemeanor hit and run, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of resisting a public officer, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer, auto theft, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a stolen firearm, two counts of possession of firearm by felon, and maintaining a vehicle for storage/sale of a controlled substance.

The following crimes were committed in the south Charlotte area, according to the CharlotteMecklenburg Police Department.

Home/Business Break-Ins

• 7300 block of Creekwood Quorom Drive: Victim came home to suspects walking out of her home. Nothing reported stolen. Nov. 10 • 7100 block of Edenberry Drive: Chainsaw and air compressor, worth $650 total, stolen from open garage. Nov. 10 • 2700 block of Cross Country Road: $1,390 worth of landscaping equipment stolen from detached shed during break-in. Nov. 11

Vehicle Break-Ins

• 2400 block of Houston Branch Road: Nothing reported stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 10 • 2600 block of Briar Ridge Drive: Cash, jewelry, a purse, backpack, sunglasses, toilet paper and house key, worth $1,000 total, stolen during break-in. Nov. 10 • 10600 block of Knight Castle Drive: Nothing stolen during vehicle break-in. Nov. 10 • 10600 block of Knight Castle Drive: $4,450 in golf accessories stolen and $300 damage to Toyota Sienna during break-in. Nov. 10 • 10200 block of Jousting Court: $1,640 in golf accessories stolen and $200 damage to Mazda RX-7 during break-in.

• 3700 block of Gleneagles Drive: Credit cards and $40 cash stolen during break-in. Nov. 11 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: Macbook, sunglasses, earrings and backpack, worth $1,000 total, (see Crime Blotter on page 9)

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Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations from Nov. 6 to 12:

Lowest Score: • Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 92.5 Violations included: Several staff members put on gloves without washing their hands; had bucket of water used for rinsing hands when frying food items; some ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours without date marks; and sushi rice was not correctly marked for time.

All Scores: 28210 • McDonald’s, 8560 Park Road – 94.5 •Taco Mac, 4625 Piedmont Road Drive,

• Applebee’s, 5110 Piper Station Drive – 96 • Bahn Thai, 12206 Copper Way – 97.5 • Ma Ma Wok, 11914 Elm Lane – 93.5 • Oggi Ristorante Italiano, 16646 Hawfield Way Drive – 97.5 • Starbucks Coffee, 7922-D Rea Road – 99 • Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 92.5 • True Crafted Pizza, 7828 Rea Road – 97.5 • Viva Chicken, 12206 Copper Way, suite 138 – 97 • Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 94.5 28209 • Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, 4435 Park

Road, suite 300 – 95.5 • Fuel Pizza, 4267 Park Road – 98 • Jason Deli, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 98 • Mugs, 5126 Park Road, suite 1D – 98.5 • Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Road – 93.5 • Park Road Soda Shoppe, 4121 Park Road – 94.5

suite 115 – 93

28211 • Firehouse Subs, 3920 Sharon Road, suite

28226 • Edomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill, 9737 North-

130B – 97 • Koishi Restaurant, 120 N. Sharon Amity Road – 93

lake Centre Pkwy. – 93 • Starbucks, 3333 Pineville Matthews Road – 99.5 28270

No restaurants inspected this week.

About the grades…Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90, B for 80 to 89 and C for 70 to 79. The state revokes permits for restaurants that score below 70.

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Malak Jewlers partners with Jewelers for Veterans

Charlotte, less than a mile south of I-485, Waltonwood Providence offers 93 independent living, 54 assisted living and 20 memory care apartments, with the assisted living and memory care community slated to open before the end of the year.

“We are proud to open our doors to our first residents and guests who will be able to start enjoying the amenities, services and care offered at Waltonwood,” Waltonwood Providence’s Director of Assets Saab Grewal said in a news release. “We have had the opportunity to interact with our future residents and family members on numerous occasions during the pre-opening phase of development, and are honored they have chosen Waltonwood Providence to call home.”

Highlighted amenities and services at Waltonwood Providence include restaurant-style dining, café and coffee bar, billiards and games room, theatre with “home style” seating, green house, state-of-the-art fitness area, fenced-in dog park, enclosed courtyards for each level of living, physical, occupational and speech therapy and Montessori-based programming for assisted living and memory care residents.

Waltonwood Providence, the 2nd Waltonwood to open in North Carolina, will be closely followed by Waltonwood Cotswold, which opens next summer.

Visit Waltonwood.com or call 704-2468670 for more information.

Asaad Malak, owner of Malak Jewelers wanted to give back for Veterans Day, and decided the best way was to partner with the Jewelers for Veterans foundation, a non-profit organization who’s goal is to assist veterans pursue a career in jewelry production and sales.

Jewelers for Veterans provides a place for interested veterans to receive training and job connections, and the nonprofit uses donations from stores like Malak Jewelers to fund educational opportunities and job search tools for veterans to work in the jewelry market.

“Nearly one million U.S. Armed Forces veterans face unemployment, and the jobless rate among young veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is higher than 20 percent, often due to lack of civilian job skills,” Jeff Roberts, President and CEO of the Independent Jewelers Organization, said in a news release.

Malak feels strongly about his store’s involvement with the nonprofit.

“These men and women risk their lives daily so that you and I can live in this wonderful country,” he said in the release. “Nothing I can do can measure up to the sacrifices these people make for this country, but if I can do something to help these brave Americans in any way, I’m going to do it.”

Malak Jewlers is located at 8042 Providence Road, Suite 1000.

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Art, girls and granddaughters Local author to release third children’s book Nov. 19

by Josh Whitener josh@thecharlotteweekly.com

Kay Jaitly has enjoyed writing ever since her first writing assignment – an essay on raccoons she wrote in the second grade.

“I couldn’t wait to get home after school to go to my room to Kay Jaitly research and write a one-page report on raccoons,” the south Charlotte author said in an email. “It was so exciting. I can still see the piece of paper. I drew raccoons in the margins.”

Several decades later, Jaitly’s career in the finance field led her to begin writing and editing for finance-related publications. She met her husband, Suneel, who is a book packager, in 2010 and began working with him on the books he published, most of which were large picture books.

Jaitly started writing for her husband about two and a half years ago and has written several biographies including

books about Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel, Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as a couple of art books, but she recently decided to branch out and try her hand at writing children’s books.

Jaitly has published three children’s books – “I Love Being a Girl!” “The Little Girl’s Little Book of Art” and “I Love Being a Granddaughter!” – under the name Kathryn Dixon. “I Love Being a Girl!” and “The Little Girl’s Little Book of Art” were released over the s u m m e r, while “I Love Being a Granddaughter” will be released on Nov. 19.

“I’ve never been trained to write, I’ve never been trained to edit – it was just something that I did,” Jaitly said in an interview with South Charlotte Weekly.

“So, I’ve kind of learned by the seat of my pants and continued to do that with these books.”

The inspiration for “The Little Girl’s Book of Art” came when Jaitly was helping design and edit a book another

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stolen and $100 damage to Ford Escort during break-in. Nov. 11

Property Theft

• Firebird’s, 3900 block of Sharon Road: Suspect walked out after consuming $42 worth of food and drinks. Nov. 9 • 1400 block of Carmel Road: $500 iPhone stolen. Nov. 10 • 3800 block of Willowood Drive: $7,600 in jewelry stolen from home. Nov. 10 • 8900 block of Park Road: $550 iPhone stolen.

Nov. 10 • 1800 block of Pineville-Matthews Road: $500 cellphone stolen. Nov. 10 • 2400 block of Turnberry Lane: $250 snare drum stolen from home. Nov. 11 • Arboretum Shopping Center PVA, 3209 Pineville-Matthews Road: Backpack, clothes, wallet holding credit cards, gift cards, iPod, e-cigarette and purse stolen during armed robbery. No monetary value listed on report. Nov. 11 • 7800 block of Rea Road: $28 license plate stolen off car. Nov. 11 • Lancelot Drive, no address given: $30,000 diamond stud earrings stolen from home during party.

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author had written about Edgar Degas, a 19th-century French artist. Jaitly thought it would be a good idea to put together a book mothers and grandmothers might want to buy for a young girl to introduce them to various artists.

The book focuses on 30 different artists, including classic artists like Rembrandt Leonardo da Vinci, as well as more modern artists, such as Swiss painter Paul Klee. Pictures, artwork and a small biography of each artist are featured in the book. The book is designed to appeal to girls 7 to 10 years old, Jaitly said.

“It gives an interesting fact about each artist, and it’s designed to pique their interest and engage them,” Jaitly said.

Jaitly’s other two books, “I Love Being a Girl!” and “I Love Being a Granddaughter!” are geared toward girls 4 to 7 years old and focus on a number of things girls go through, such as hygiene, bubbles, hair bows and lessons like, “If you can’t say something

• 7700 block of Arboretum Drive: Victim let suspect take his dog, but it was never returned. Nov. 11 • 9800 block of Rea Road: $16 worth of laxatives stolen from business. Nov. 11 • 3800 block of Rea Road: $3,750 in jewelry stolen from home. Nov. 11 • 5000 block of Virginian Lane: Package containing a $32 beard trimmer stolen from porch. Nov. 11 • Microsoft Store, SouthPark Mall: $3,285 worth of cellphones stolen from business. Nov. 11 • 7-Eleven, 5200 Piper Station Drive: $52 carton of Newport cigarettes stolen from business. Nov. 12 • 4500 block of Simsbury Road: $28 license plate stolen off car. Nov. 12 • 5900 block of Quail Hollow Road: $300 iPhone stolen. Nov. 12

Vandalism/Hit-and-Run

• 1800 block of Runnymede Lane: $100 damage to school bus in hit-and-run. Nov. 10 • 9900 block of Evergreen Terrace Drive: $300 damage to Honda Accord in vandalism incident.

Nov. 11 • 10600 block of Providence Road: $100 damage to Chevrolet Traverse in hit-and-run. Nov. 12

Financial Crimes/Fraud

• 8000 block of Charter Oak Lane: Suspect used victim’s info to open an account. Nov. 10

nice, say nothing at all.”

“It’s in a good light with a positive spin, … and I think it’s really self-affirming,” Jaitly said.

Part of Jaitly’s inspiration for her books stemmed from her now 25-yearold daughter, Isabella Alston. While she was writing the books, she was thinking about how other mothers might feel about purchasing the books for their own daughters.

“It’s hard to find the right material, but I have that kind of satisfaction, (and I think) other mothers will have the same feeling about (the books),” Jaitly said. “When my daughter was younger, it would be the kind of book I would buy for her.”

Jaitly hopes to write a complete series and follow up with books for boys, including an art-focused book and a book about being a grandson. She’d also eventually like to write a novel, but she’s enjoying the positive feedback she’s receiving from reviewers and readers on her three children’s books.

“I love these books, and they’re just the beginning, hopefully,” Jaitly said.

Jaitly’s books are available at The Posh Closet Children’s Boutique, located at 5335 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., suite 250, and at Amazon.com. Find more information at www.bellagiopress.com.

• 7700 block of Arboretum Drive: Suspect used victim’s info to open several credit cards and spent $83 on Home Shopping Network items. Nov. 11 • 9800 block of Rea Road: Counterfeit credit card used to purchase electronics at three different Best Buy locations. Nov. 11 • 4400 block of Mottisfont Abbey Lane: Suspect used victim’s info to open PayPal account. Nov. 12 • 4400 block of Sharon Road: Suspect used victim’s info to open an AT&T account. Nov. 12 • Walmart, 3209 Pineville-Matthews Road: $379 vacuum cleaner and $300 VISA gift card purchased using $1,100 in counterfeit bills. Nov. 12

Miscellaneous

• 7300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and consuming alcohol under the age of 19. Nov. 10 • 3800 block of Arborhill Road: Suspect punched a police officer and spit in a paramedic’s face.

Charged with assault on emergency personnel, assault on a police officer, consuming alcohol under the age of 21, weapon violations (police seized brass knuckles and a kitchen knife), disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 10 • 3400 block of Bon-Rea Drive: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 11

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Construction have told NCDOT they hope to get the new lanes, one on each side of the loop between I-77 and Rea Road, opened by mid-December, although some paving work will need to be held off until spring 2015.

“Seasonal limitations” prohibit construction crews from doing any resurfacing or putting new surfaces down on roads between November and March. Temperatures below 50 degrees can negatively affect a surface’s ability to properly set and cure, said Jen Thompson, spokesperson for NCDOT. “We want to at least get the traffic in its final pattern. We will have the new lanes but not the final riding surface,” Thompson said. “It might be a little uncomfortable for now, but we’ll get that fixed up in the spring.”

Thompson said between an inch and an inch and a half of pavement will be put on the 9.2-mile stretch of interstate where the lanes have been added as soon as the weather permits.

Planners hope the widening will put a dent in the heavy congestion experienced by commuters on I-485 during peak hours on a daily basis. Most parts of the interstate within the current project area run at an “F level” of service during peak hours and other parts of the day, meaning the road runs at a forced or breakdown flow – a constant traffic jam – according to the NCDOT grading system.

Part of the current project included constructing a flyover ramp leading from northbound Johnston Road to the I-485 inner loop. The flyover, which opened in July, has cleared much of the congestion for the estimated 17,500 drivers who would wait in

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a left turn lane on Johnston Road to enter I-485 heading west each day.

Brady McKenzie, an NCDOT engineer in charge of the road-widening project, said he hopes the lanes will open in December and have the same effect on all 485 traffic.

“I don’t think people have seen much benefit or detriment from the project to this point,” McKenzie said. “But once it opens it will be a lot better than it was.”

The contractor has told McKenzie the lanes can open by December, barring any unforeseen delays.

Inclement weather would be the main reason the project could still hit a delay, he said.

Neither weather nor other circumstances that have delayed other I-485 projects have been a hindrance on this widening project, McKenzie said.

The biggest challenge for construction crews has been working in the midst of heavy traffic, he said.

No workers have been hit, but crews have witnessed many accidents due to construction-related traffic stoppage as well as the normal congestion the project is aiming to relieve, McKenzie said.

The speed limit has been lowered to 55 miles per hour from 65 for the duration of the project.

According to a study carried out leading up to the project, 864 crashes occurred in the project area between Sept. 1, 2005 and Aug. 31, 2008. That put it near the critical rate, at which it can be estimated statistically that something other than chance is to blame for the accidents. The number of nighttime crashes that occurred during the study, 233, exceeded the critical rate.

As construction crews wrap up that project on the southwestern corner of Interstate 485, the NCDOT will soon find out whether the widening will continue

Traffic grinds to a halt near 5:30 p.m. on I-485 at the PinevilleMatthews Road exchange. Ryan Pitkin/SCW photo

to Independence Boulevard and Matthews.

The proposed project, which would widen an eight-mile stretch of I-485 from Rea Road to Matthews, has not yet been approved for funding by the state and would likely not begin construction until 2017, if approved.

Officials are waiting to find out how the new project will rank in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), a prioritization process adopted in 2013 that must be adhered to for any project that will begin construction after June 2015.

The data-driven STIP process ranks proposed projects based on how they meet the NCDOT’s goals and that list serves as a recommendation for the North Carolina Board of Transportation to vote and approve which projects can be funded. The NCDOT is expecting to learn where the new I-485 widening project was placed on the list by early December.

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News & Notes

Miss United States visits Rama Road Miss United States Elizabeth Safrit visited Rama Road Elementary School on Nov. 6, to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte.

Safrit read Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You’ll Go!” to students and discussed positive self-esteem, nutrition and physical activity.

"Today’s children are the future leaders of the world," Safrit said in a news release. "Mentorship is very important, which is why I support Big Brothers Big Sisters and Save the Children."

Safrit, a 22-year-old North Carolinian, was crowned Miss United States on July 6 in Washington D.C. She will represent the United States at the 64th annual Miss World contest in London this winter. Miss World will air on Dec. 14 on E! Entertainment. The winner will dedicate one year to nonprofit efforts around the world, combined with opportunities in fashion and media.

Charlotte Christian arts students earn honors Charlotte Christian School visual arts students earned four honors in the Carolinas Freedom Foundation Patriotic Art Competition at the US Airways Freedom Breakfast on Nov. 7.

Junior Chloe Lee was award the Independent High School first-place award in the competition for her work entitled, “Proud of History,” and was awarded a $200 prize.

Senior Grant Mahan won second place and a $100 prize for his work, “Remember.” Sophomore Eva Bower and junior Ruth Wilson received honorable mentions.

The Carolinas Freedom Foundation was founded in response to former prisoner of war and retired Air Force Col. Quincy Colllin’s concerns about the lack of an organization in the area to promote patriotism, according to a news release. The foundation’s work has nine initiatives, including educating young people and the community on the importance of citizenship while continuing to honor both those who serve in the military, and those who serve in other fields of community service, the release said.

Charlotte Christian School is located at 7301 Sardis Road.

Ballantyne student recognized for community service Ballantyne resident Jonathan Huynh won the North Carolina Campus Compact’s Community Impact Student Award.

Huynh, a second-year student at Central Piedmont Community College, is one of 18 students across the state to receive the 2014 award.

At CPCC, Huynh worked to re-launch the school’s service club as the Rotaract club, building a partnership with Charlotte’s Rotary Club in the process. Huynh’s efforts to involve fellow Jonathan Huynh students have doubled Rotaract’s membership on campus and resulted www.thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte Christian junior Chloe Lee won the first place prize in the Carolinas Freedom Foundation Patriotic Art Competition for her artwork entitled, “Proud of History.” Image courtesy of Charlotte Christian School

in new community service projects. Huynh has also expanded student service through his workstudy position in the Service-Learning department.

CPCC Service-Learning Coordinator Jenn Marts said Huynh has “a unique ability to not just lead, but to create excitement about service among his fellow students,” according to a news release.

North Carolina Campus Compact is a collaborative network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to educating engaged citizens and strengthening communities, the release said.

School of science and math taking applications DURHAM – The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics application process is underway for the residential program for the class of 2017 and also for the summer program, Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics.

Students admitted to the residential program would live on the Durham campus during their junior and senior years of high school. Students accepted for the summer would live on the campus for a four-week period during the summer.

Both programs are highly selective and are intended for students who are academically gifted in science and math.

Students interested in the residential program must take the January SAT, if they have not already registered for the December SAT, using a special code (2241 in Block 11A and 342531 in Block 5). The deadline to register for the January SAT is Dec. 29.

Visit www.ncssm.edu to find more information.

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Education

Technical theater student takes spotlight behind the scenes

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Providence Day School junior Connor Bright has more experience in front of a theater light board than some professional theater technicians. The 16-year-old has served behind-the-scenes in Providence Day’s theater productions since the sixth grade, and has worked in the booth on over 30 productions – within the school, in the professional arena and for special events at the school.

“I’ve always been interested in (technical theater) and I was given the opportunity to have a leadership role at Providence Day and I’ve kind of taken advantage of that,” Connor said.

He took on a leadership role in the eighth or ninth grade and today mentors middle school students on their productions – including script cues, deciding which lights to hang, how to work the equipment, sound cues, music, microphones and more.

Connor said he had to learn to work with other theater roles and how the roles coexist among themselves. He used that knowledge to learn to work well with others and increase professionalism.

“It’s a great way to be creative and work with other people,” Connor said, adding he’s developed relationships with other theater members to work smoothly in various settings.

The junior also served as a project manager on upgrading Providence Day’s lighting console, which included intelligent fixtures, wiring logistics and networking.

He worked on a budget for the project and worked closely with the company Providence Day bought the technology from to determine which equipment best fit the school’s needs.

“I really like it. It’s a chance for me to see where we need help and be able to implement different things in different

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places,” Connor said.

Connor has designed lighting and sound schemes for various productions within the school, including for Providence Day’s most recent all-school production, “Seussical.” To prepare and draw inspiration for the production’s scheme, he met with the director, listened to music from the play, watched clips from other productions and intently read the script.

Connor also has taken his talents to the professional world in multiple capacities. He’s served as the assistant lighting designer for “Footloose” for Theatre Charlotte, the assistant lighting designer for “Our Town” at Matthews Playhouse, sound engineer for “The Giver” at Children’s Theatre and worked at several other shows at Theatre Charlotte, Children’s Theatre, an independent company at Charlotte Country Day School and Creative Kids at Providence Day. “It’s very interested to see how we do things differently. It’s always interesting to bring back ideas to educational environment; such as ways they organize things, their schedule. It’s very interesting to me to be able to experience that elsewhere and bring that back and introduce it here,” Connor said.

Connor noticed in the professional world performers were highly involved in their roles, and said he’s enjoyed working with the various shows he’s been involved with.

“My favorite part is the week of the show,” Connor said.

“It’s really late nights and everybody’s working hard, but it’s great to see the final product and what you’ve worked on for all this time.”

Caroline Bower, a new upper school theater teacher, met Connor during her student interview process and noticed his professionalism and hard work.

“Some of my first meetings this summer before I was hired (were) with Jaime Hutteman. Connor came along to those meetings, so immediately I knew this guy means business and clearly the school puts a lot of pride and responsibility in

Providence Day junior Connor Bright has served behind-thescenes in the school’s theater department, but has made a big impact on the school and in the professional theater.

Courtney Schultz/SCW photo

him,” Bower said.

Bower worked with Connor on her production for the North Carolina Theater Conference’s High School Play Festival competition, where he won Excellence in Sound Design.

“Sometimes it’s like working with a peer because he knows a lot and he’s taught me things because I’m predominantly an acting teacher,” Bower said. “He’s been a great asset to the school and he’s very valuable.”

Connor said he enjoys playing such a large role in the theater department because he’s received a lot of support from the theater department teachers, including Bower.

Connor will continue working in the booth for this season’s school productions, and work in productions around the greater Charlotte area. Last year, Connor was accepted to a program at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but turned it down to build professional relationship in the greater Charlotte area.

Connor advises those interested in technical theater to “get involved” and try out for a show.

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Avoiding being a fool

Providence High Schools performs Neil Simon’s ‘FOOLS’

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Audience members will experience an evening of laughs as they take a step into a village of idiocy through Providence High School’s performance of “FOOLS,” a comedy by Neil Simon.

The play is set in a village in Russia called Kulyenchikov that has come under “the curse of stupidity.” The 200-year curse was cast by Vladimir Yousekevitch after his son killed himself because the first Sophia Zubritsky was forbidden to see Vladimir's son by her father, who found out the boy was illiterate, and made Sophia marry another man. The curse can only be broken if Sophia can learn or if she marries a Yousekevitch.

Schoolteacher Leon Steponovitch Tolchinsky arrives in town to try to teach the new Sophia to break the curse. However, if Leon does not educate Sophia within 24 hours of his arrival in Kulyenchikov, he, too, will fall victim to the curse.

“It’s all about his interaction with the people and trying to find the curse,” said Providence High School theater teacher Paula Dean and director of the play.

Dean chose the play because she enjoys Simon’s work and she needed a play that could accommodate a younger, less-experienced cast.

“This is a script that lends itself to new actors,” said Dean. “It’s very campy, it’s very over-the-top … and it’s lighthearted. I usually direct the musicals and, since I’m directing this one, I just wanted something lighthearted and fun.”

The young cast brought some challenges for the director, who has been teaching and directing plays for 26 years.

“Directing a musical, you usually have people you work with year after year. With this one, I have a lot of new people … a lot of people have never done a show or they’ve done a show in middle school, and middle school theater is going to be different than high school theater,” Dean said. “The challenge for me as a director has been No.1 acting skills and No.2 to teach them the structure when they come into this kind of setting.

That we’re more serious, that we’re here to put on a show, but the quality of the show is not going to be grade school.”

She said she was able to overcome the obstacle by realizing what experience the students did have, and adjusting her methods to accommodate their needs.

“Everything is situational. I look at something and I think, ‘Am I communicating it the way it needs to be communicated? What can I do to get them to this place?’” Dean said.

Sophomore Mark Schachner, who plays Leon Tolchinsky, said this is his first “big role” he’s taken on. He follows in the footsteps of his siblings, who both performed in Providence’s past productions.

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reins and do the best I could and try be a role model (for the other actors),” Mark said.

To prepare for his role, Mark said he watched another high school’s production of FOOLS, closely read his script and developed his role to where he now has found connections to his character.

“It’s not my lifelong goal to be a teacher, but education is definitely something that I’m interested in,” Mark said. “I like helping people to understand things. I feel like I pretty much fit (the role of Leon) pretty well.”

The cast isn’t the only new member of FOOLS Technical director and Providence High School technical theater teacher Rick Turski is in his second year teaching after graduating from East Carolina University in 2013.

Turski designed the production’s set, and his students helped construct and paint it.

He covers construction, lights and other technical components of the play with his students.

“They make the show what it is,” Turski said. “All I do is just guide them and direct them in the pathway of how to do it and then I send them off to do it.”

His design was inspired by the script itself, through conversations with Dean and his imagination. He started designing the set in mid-August, and the set pieces were completed by the end of October.

“I think a lot of the use of colors (brings the lighthearted feel of the play). I really wanted to focus with a comedy with a lot of colors with the yellows and the blues in the house,” he said. “Everything is a lot more vibrant to poke that comedy through.”

Turski said his real shining moment is when his model set becomes a reality.

“When the students end up looking and saying, ‘Wow, that’s really cool.’ That first day when they walk in and they see that set start to come alive, they get the sense that it’s all coming together,” Turski said. “For me, what really gets me is that I hope that they get that they did this.”

He said this is the second year Providence has taken on a fall production that isn’t well known. He’s hoping the caliber of the production and its talents will continue to bring in an audience.

Providence typically hasn’t had elaborate sets in the past, according to the play’s stage manager and senior Evan Sachs.

Evan said he’s watched the play come together, including the sets and costumes, and has seen the students’ and production’s growth.

“The message is live life and learn while you can” Evan said. “Knowledge is something everyone is supposed to have, but not everybody uses it.”

Performances are at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 15 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. Tickets are available at the door for $8.

Providence High School is located at 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte.

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Education

Local author encourages Charlotte Latin students to respect, honor veterans

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte Latin School held an assembly to honor area veterans and to teach students about the importance of Veteran’s Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

“This is to recognize those among us who are or have served our country,” Headmaster Arch McIntosh Jr. said during the assembly.

The school recognized alumni, students, parents, grandparents, family and faculty who are veterans.

Bryan Boyett, an author, inspiration speaker and south Charlotte resident, served as the guest speaker to teach students about the history, traditions and meanings of Veteran’s Day. Boyett encouraged students and faculty to commemorate those who have served and to thank them for their service.

“We need to pay tribute to those who’ve protected liberty and freedom across generations,” Boyett said to the students.

“When we honor our veterans we honor ourselves.”

The author never served in the armed forces, but feels he is doing his part by preserving soldiers’ sacrifices in his books, “A New Beginning: A Journey of Faith through USMC Boot Camp” and “Lieutenant Vincent ‘Vinny’ Malone: The Man, The Machines and The Missions.”

Boyett feels it is important to learn from our history.

“If we learn from our mistakes, we learn for the future,” Boyett said, adding war should be a last resort, and society should use past mistakes to avoid what caused war in the future.

“People need to understand we have to work together to make the world a better place,” he said.

Boyett hopes to promote honoring veterans, particularly those who served during the Vietnam War. Vietnam veterans are not honored the same as other veterans, and often were treated poorly because the Vietnam War was not viewed as a politically or culturally popular war, Boyett added. He encourages people to pay respect to those who have given their lives for the country.

Veterans from The Cypress Club, a retirement community, also spoke to students about their experiences in the war and answered their questions.

World War II and Korean War veteran Charles Carmichael completed over 100 missions for the U.S. Air Force during his time in the service. He said he enjoyed flying, which encouraged him to join the Air Force. He also discussed growing up in Charlotte, where he saw Civil War veterans, and how he felt connected to them and honored by their presence.

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Charlotte Latin School recognized all current and former servicemembers during their Veterans Day assembly. Courtney Schultz/SCW photo

Korean War veteran George Duensing served in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans during his time in the U.S. Navy.

He said although he was not involved in fighting, he did have friends who did and he felt the impact of war through their experiences and losses.

“War simply isn’t the way to solve a problem,” Duensing said to the students.

McIntosh said in Charlotte Latin’s mission statement, the school emphasizes civility and tries to help young people get along with others.

C.W. Stacks, a Charlotte Latin science teacher and coach, orchestrates the event every year and hopes it encourages students to look for ways to serve their community. He encourages students to look for careers in education and public health or to work for Americorp, Peace

South Charlotte resident and author Bryan Boyett spoke to Charlotte Latin high schoolers about the importance of celebrating Veterans Day. Courtney Schultz/SCW photo

Corps or nonprofits.

“There are many needs in our country,” Stacks said. “Our students have the talent and attributes to make things better.”

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MeckEd features youth voice

by Courtney Schultz courtney@thecharlotteweekly.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg student leaders voiced their concerns and opinions about the district’s school system at MeckEd’s community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 13.

A nonprofit, education advocacy group, MeckEd hosted a panel of five senior high school students from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council. The council is a partnership between GenerationNation, the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and included Vance’s Cierra Jackson, Independence’s Deidre Joneses Austin, South Mecklenburg’s Alton Peques, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology’s Brenda Ramos and Harding’s Shawna Howard.

“The youth voice is very important to us,” said Bill Anderson, executive director of MeckEd. “We need to hear the student voice.

The student voice is often not listened to, and we don’t often ask for it.”

Panelists answered questions related to former CMS Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison’s departure, teacher and student morale, classroom resources, standardized testing, Common Core Standards and more.

All of the student leaders had met with Morrison on multiple occasions and most considered him a transparent leader, which is why they were shocked when he abruptly left his position last week. They based his leadership on their opinion of what they felt the next superintendent should embody.

“I am hoping that the next superintendent will reach out to us (the students),” Deidre said.

Students gave mixed reviews of teacher and student morale due to lacking resources and deplorable teacher salaries.

Alton described teachers’ attitudes toward the teaching profession as “sarcastic” because of the lacking salaries. He said the best teachers are those who have a passion for the teaching profession.

“There is a difference between teachers who leave at 3:30 on the dot and those that stay until 6 helping students,” Brenda said, adding those teachers who are reaching out to students outside the classroom are making a difference in those students’ lives.

“Despite the low income, most of my teachers love teaching and love students and love the atmosphere,” Deidre said.

Multiple students talked about their schools lacking resources, including books and necessary materials.

Cierra described a class where the school didn’t have enough resources, and students had to purchase their textbooks.

“If I go to a public school, why am I having to pay for books?” she asked, adding her graduating class at Vance has decreased from about 400 students to around 325 during the year.

Deidre discussed a class having to use old editions of a textbook, and students couldn’t bring the books home to study because of the limited number of books. www.thecharlotteweekly.com

Multiple panelists cited apathy as a side effect of limited resources in schools.

Cierra said she often sees students aimlessly roaming the halls, adding the school often receives threatening calls that distract from the learning environment.

At South Mecklenburg, Alton said his school has a strong diversity, but the ethnic groups are not integrated. He said he’s often the only black student in advanced courses with a predominately white classroom or in honor societies.

Studies show that integrated, diverse schools have a higher quality education, he said, but his school lacks integration. He feels there is a problem that many ethnic groups are not in honor societies and advanced courses.

He suggested greater after-school programs for students to keep them engaged in school and more serious about their education.

“A lot of growing happens outside the classroom,” said Alton, who engaged in an afterschool program when he was at Sterling Elementary School and learned communication and time management skills, and how to get along with other children.

Multiple students cited hearing from the professional world would help engage students, including shadowing professionals, more accessibility to internships, more classroom visits from professionals as well as a greater connection of the curriculum to the outside world.

Both the student panelists and MeckEd hope to see a greater investment from the legislature in the school system to better support children.

Visit www.mecked.org to find MeckEd’s public policy agenda for this year and what it hopes to advocate for students.

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Around Town

Home Sales in south Charlotte Date sold

Address

sale price

Address

28270 Alexander Hall 7301 Alexander Road 10/7 $284,000

Beverly Crest 2337 Mirow Place 10/20 $368,000 832 Garbow Court 10/14 $345,000

Bishops Ridge 2215 Henery Tuckers 10/8 $302,000 Court

Canterbury Place 2421 Becket Ridge Road 10/3 $343,000

Dunedin 5426 Dunedin Lane 10/20 $258,500 5521 Dunedin Lane 10/1 $245,000

Harrison Woods 7309 Harrisonwoods 10/27 $357,000 Place

Heritage Woods 8300 Cliffside Drive 10/27 $168,000

Lansdowne 918 Lansdowne Road 10/30 $310,000

Mammoth Oaks 5930 Lakeview Drive 10/31 $390,000

McKee Plantation 5531 Open Book Lane 10/27 $549,000

McKee Woods 6226 Gatesville Lane 10/31 $158,000

Parham Place 2861 Redfield Drive 10/16 $185,195

Prescott Place at Beverly Crest 2861 Redfield Drive 10/16 $185,195

Providence Commons 6206 Garamond Court 10/10 $271,500

Providence Plantation 2709 Providence Spring 10/30 $349,000 Lane 3734 Providence Manor 10/29 $623,000 Road 3817 Providence Plantation 10/27 $360,000 Lane 5639 Flowering Dogwood 10/27 $450,000 Lane 2706 Peverell Lane 10/21 $280,000 2316 Providence Creek 10/8 $432,000 Lane

Robinson Woods 409 Robmont Road 10/9 $395,000

Sardis By The Park 611 Kelford Lane 10/15 $190,000

Sardis Croft 8309 Sardiscroft Road 10/3 $247,000

Sardis Woods 201 Sunnywood Lane 10/29 $173,000

Summer Darby 6645 Summer Darby Lane 10/10 $245,000

Willowmere 2224 Winthorp Ridge Road 10/30 $272,000 3103 Arborhill Road 10/14 $290,000 2420 Normancrest Court 10/6 $164,000

28210

Beverly Woods 3810 Stokes Ave. 10/30 4042 Chandworth Road 10/24 3724 Champaign St. 10/10 4209 Ashton Drive 10/10 4007 Bramwyck Drive 10/1

Beverly Wood East 5523 Sharon Road 10/2

Brandon Forest 9109 Glisson Court 10/7

Cameron Wood 3105 Wellhouse Court 10/30 3201 Silver Pond Court 10/20

$270,500 $206,000 $278,000 $264,000

3107 Sweet Oak Court 10/10 $314,900 9409 Deer Spring Lane 10/2 $355,000

Gleneagles 4308 Carnoustie Lane 10/29 $675,00

Madison Park 701 Cooper Drive 10/23 $240,000 4619 Wedgewood Drive 10/16 $245,000 5008 Wedgewood Drive 10/1 $210,000

Montclaire 2053 Archdale Drive 10/23 $207,000 2419 Wensley Drive 10/17 $254,000 1801 Emerywood Drive 10/16 $181,500 1714 Wensley Drive 10/10 $183,000 2322 Wensley Drive 10/6 $267,000 6227 Rose Valley Drive 10/3 $135,000 5901 Boxwood Lane 10/2 $265,000

Park Crossing 9104 Tresanton Drive 10/29 $472,500 10631 Tyne Court 10/17 $550,000 10218 Foxhall Drive 10/10 $467,000 9410 Tresanton Drive 10/1 $457,775

Park South Station 6637 Central Pacific Ave. 10/31 $361,172 6115 Park Royal Ave. 10/10 $232,500 6625 Cental Pacific Ave. 10/5 $345,779

Quail Hollow 8301 Merrimack Court 10/21 $585,000 6824 Baltusrol Lane N. 10/15 $1,280,000

Quail Hollow Estates 2121 Wittstock Drive 10/24 $415,000

Sharon Commons 4118 Sharon Commons 10/31 $362,000 Lane

Sharonbrook 8601 Sharonbrook Drive 10/27 $105,000

Southpark 5534 Closeburn Road 10/30 $777,128

Spring Valley 3201 Frederick Place 10/16 $280,000

Starmount 2012 Edgewater Drive 10/31 $121,000 1917 Brookdale Ave. 10/15 $227,800 6119 Ingleside Drive 10/14 $100,250 6401 Candlewood Drive 10/7 $174,500 6937 Thorncliff Drive 10/3 $193,000

Starmount Forrest 7547 Starvalley Road 10/3 $149,900

Bridlestone 15026 Bridle Trace Lane 10/31 14634 Bridle Trace Lane 10/31

Cardinal Woods Drive 12545 Cardinal Woods 10/30 Drive

Danby 12119 Cotton Lane 10/16

Lamplighter South 12531 Buxton Drive 10/15

Mccullough 1047 Marfield Lane 10/29 15505 Country Lake Drive 10/23 14627 Country Lake Drive 10/10 15209 Country Lake Drive 10/10

Park Lake 113 Mallard Drive 10/9

Parkway Crossing 10170 Enniscrone Road 10/16

Sterling Forest 1615 Dendy Lane 10/25

Winghurst 12227 Winghurst Drive 10/21

Woodside Falls 12201 Woodside Falls Road 10/7

Woodside Village

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265 $366,379

Homes Sold Average Sales Price

oct. 2012

188 $383,559

204 $350,654

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com sale price

28134

$300,000 $290,000 $323,900 $327,000 $290,000

Date sold

A breakdown of recent home sales

oct. 2014 oct. 2013

$250,000 $250,000 $231,000

$150,000 $56,000 $398,027 $427,058 $447,925 $359,000 $153,000 $187,710 $46,000 $195,000 $192,000

Date sold

Address 14200 Diorite Court

sale price

10/31 $158,000

28227

Allyson Park 15026 Lisha Lane 10/31 $517,500

Ardrey 17402 Captain Ardrey 10/31 $492,500 Road 16931 Hedgerow Park 10/1 $487,000 Road

Ardrey Crest 10249 Elizabeth Crest 10/6 $360,000 Lane

Ardrey Woods 9713 Ridgeforest Drive 10/15 $332,000

Ashton Grove 7007 Southbrook Drive 10/29 $189,000 9417 Arcola Lane 10/17 $197,500

Auburn Place 8521 Darcy Hopkins Drive 10/30 $275,000 12408 Bobhouse Drive 10/27 $276,750 10313 Threatt Woods 10/24 $275,500 Drive 9142 Beaver Brook Way 10/8 $217,900

Ballanmoor 9022 Tamarron Drive 10/8 $572,500

Ballantrae 5901 Nuthatch Court 10/3 $310,000

Ballantyne Country Club 14629 Jockeys Ridge 10/27 $720,000 Drive 10700 Alexander Mill 10/24 $550,000 Drive 14425 Ballantyne Country 10/23 $1,080,000 Club Drive 11923 John K Hall Way 10/6 $663,000

Ballantyne Meadows 13913 Dovehunt Place 10/23 $323,900 10919 Valley Spring Drive 10/8 $289,000

Balmoral Park 8938 Cambridge Green 10/31 $412,000 Drive

Berkeley 10722 Oak Pond Circle 10/17 $450,000

Bexley 10610 Moss Mill Lane 10/30 $380,100

Bexley at Ballantyne 10605 Moss Mill Lane 10/2 $395,000

Blakeney Green 9640 Alma Blount Blvd. 10/20 $346,000 12651 Bullock Greenway 10/13 $311,000 Blvd.

12607 Bullock Greenway 10/10 $320,000 Blvd.

Blakeney Heath 9221 Autumn Applause 10/23 $277,000 Drive

Bridgehampton 16007 Bridgehampton 10/31 $582,500 Club Drive 16611 Ansley Walk Lane 10/16 $632,900 16735 Ansley Walk Lane 10/9 $633,900

Carrington 5131 Coburn Court 10/10 $400,000 5019 Cranston Court 10/9 $535,000

Centurion Estates 10948 Arvind Oaks Court 10/24 $430,000

Hunters Valley 11718 Brambleton Court 10/22 $318,000 6932 Curlee Court 10/1 $342,450

Landen Meadows 8625 Walsham Drive 10/6 $264,900

Mitchell Glen 9811 Mitchell Glen Drive 10/31 $260,000 11627 Knightsdale Drive 10/27 $262,000

Oak Ridge 12107 Bobhouse Drive 10/29 $225,000

Date sold

Address

Oakbrooke 12031 Royal Castle Court 10/22

Orchid Hill 6329 Red Maple Drive 10/14

Piper Glen 6536 Seton House Lane 10/20 4324 Stewart Ridge St. 10/1 7212 Lucern Court 10/1

Pond Side 11524 Willows Wisp Drive 10/3

Providence Country Club 11934 Braid Hills Drive 10/28

Providence Pointe 16106 Cloverleaf Court 10/15

Providence West 9003 Hatley Place 10/20

Pullengreen 7213 Baniff Circle 10/29

Quail Acres 6323 Boykin Spaniel Road 10/15

Raeburn 11806 Parks Farm Lane 10/14 12333 Parks Farm Lane 10/14

Rainbow Forest 10009 Stoneleigh Lane 10/10

Reavencrest 8531 Dennington Grove 10/30 Lane 12028 Humboldt Drive 10/30 8829 Darcy Hopkins Drive 10/23 10614 Poe Court 10/20

Rosecliff 4717 Pineland Place 10/6

Southampton 17318 Georgian Hall Drive 10/1

Southampton Commons 11132 Sedgemoor Lane 10/31 17211 Overstone Court 10/30 17531 Westmill Lane 10/28 9452 Graywell Lane 10/8

Stone Creek Ranch 6639 Coral Rose Road 10/31 5031 Peco Road 10/30 6418 Del Rio Road 10/23 10529 Serape Road 10/22 10420 Alvarado Way 10/20 5015 Peco Road 10/8 10513 Serape Road 10/8 8323 Ruby Valley Road 10/7 10832 Round Rock Road 10/3

Thornhill 10808 Jordan Rae Lane 10/30 6119 Park Hill Road 10/21 10828 Hastings Mill Lane 10/14 10940 Wild Dove Lane 10/10

Touchstone 9618 Leaf Arbor Lane 10/24 9525 Radner Lane 10/15

Vineyard 10208 Ventana Court 10/24

Williamsburg Raintree 10107 Thomas Payne 10/10 Circle

sale price

$183,475 $381,000 $650,000 $479,000 $405,500 $281,000 $510,000 $325,000 $308,000 $300,000 $270,000 $189,900 $220,000 $259,900 $303,900 $280,500 $284,000 $237,000 $408,500 $276,000 $275,000 $260,000 $217,600 $202,000 $360,000 $336,000 $240,000 $262,000 $255,000 $330,000 $259,250 $259,500 $300,000 $342,000 $198,900 $307,000 $285,000 $287,000 $280,000 $328,500 $395,000

Wynridge Estates 10835 Carmody Court 10/15 $378,000

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Amyington 4009 Amyington Drive 10/21

Arboretum Crossing 2542 Springs Drive 10/24 2718 Springs Drive 10/1

Ashton 3117 Jones Ridge Drive 10/30

$555,000 $489,900 $325,000 $444,000

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Home Sales (continued from page 16) Date sold

Address

Battle Forest 6825 Heatherford Drive 10/9 $245,000

Candlewyck 3100 Willowbrae Road 10/23 $205,000

Carmel Estates 4535 Carmel Estates 10/27 $295,000 Road 5800 Masters Court 10/10 $1,000,000

Carmel Forest 3437 Carmel Forest Drive 10/24 $390,000

Carmel Station 5612 Carmel Station Ave. 10/27 $274,900

Carmel Valley 4211 Foxmoor Drive 10/17 $325,000

Carmel Woods 5305 Newgate Court 10/8 $293,000

Carsons Pond 5207 Waxwind Lane 10/9 $260,000

Chadwyck 7106 Chadwyck Farms 10/27 $530,000 Drive

Charles Town 670 Vendue Place 10/28 $329,000

Darby Hall 6713 Choppy Wood Circle 10/2 $282,500

Falconbridge 11405 Park Road 10/7 $148,000

Fox Lake 4210 Waterford Drive 10/9 $750,000

Giverny 5610 Colony Road 10/24 $667,000 2500 Giverny Drive 10/9 $755,000

Governors Square 2614 Vardall Court 10/2 $322,000

Kingswood 3801 Brinton Place 10/15 $520,000

Lynrose Court 6784 Lynrose Court 10/16 $373,000

Montibello Crossing

4127 Pepperidge Drive 10/15 $280,000

Old Salem 4923 Broken Saddle Lane 10/31 $349,900

Olde Providence 6807 Old Forge Drive 10/23 $242,000

Park Ridge 8233 Trail View Drive 10/14 $159,500

Providence Springs 1406 Bristol Place Court 10/16 $501,899

Royden 3412 Meadow Bluff Drive 10/24 $925,000

Shadow Lake 7227 Quail Ridge Drive 10/31 $187,000 7225 Brigmore Drive 10/27 $158,000 6714 Wannamaker Lane 10/22 $165,000

Singing Springs 6337 Gaywind Drive 10/15 $365,000

Stoneybrook 11509 Winding Way Road 10/2 $197,000

Summerlake 2607 Flintgrove Road 10/17 $785,000

Terrabrook 12106 Painted Tree Road 10/7 $175,000

Walden on Carmel 718 Vista Grande Circle 10/30 $166,000

Windswept 4533 Noras Path Road 10/14 $450,000

28209 Ashbrook 1210 Jersey Lane 10/9 $372,000

Barclay Downs 316 Scofield Road 10/29 $310,000 5801 Wintercrest Lane 10/17 $629,900

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Address

sale price

Collins Park 600 Lochridge Road 10/1

Colonial Village 822 Hartford Ave. 10/24 3810 Moultrie St. 10/22 3537 Annlin Ave. 10/16

Madison Park 1316 Seneca Place 10/30 1328 Montford Drive 10/23 4626 Fairbluff Place 10/16 4411 Halstead Drive 10/15 1112 Belrose Lane 10/6

Myers Park 232 Wales Ave. 10/31 1767 Sterling Road 10/30 348 Tranquil Ave. 10/20 2722 Idlewood Circle 10/6

Sedgefield 521 Marsh Road 10/29 1040 Guilford Road 10/20 729 Poindexter Drive 10/17 525 Marsh Road 10/8

Selwyn Park 639 Northgate Ave. 10/27 4330 Collingwood Drive 10/10

Southpark 5423 Park Road 10/22

sale price

$204,000 $245,000 $282,850 $245,000 $220,000 $195,000 $268,000 $297,500 $262,500 $710,000 $722,500 $595,000 $465,000 $499,900 $365,000 $350,000 $459,710 $127,500 $167,500 $298,000

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Barclay Downs 1709 Runnymede Lane 10/6 $654,000

Cotswold 2711 Providence Road 10/31 $355,000 901 Mcalway Road 10/30 $245,500 4306 Windemere Lane 10/30 $450,000 2418 Cornell Ave. 10/17 $605,000 4620 Water Oak Road 10/17 $600,000 500 Sharon Amity Road S. 10/16 $525,000 4022 Churchill Road 10/15 $545,000 400 Wonderwood Drive 10/14 $315,000 2410 Cornell Ave. 10/8 $1,425,000 1023 Goshen Place 10/3 $220,000 1032 Goshen Place 10/3 $292,000

Deeriing Oaks 2318 Lathrop Lane 10/3 $1,015,000

Eastover 252 Meadowbrook Road 10/30 $920,000 3708 Eastover Hills Court 10/30 $733,000

Forest Heights 1200 Lynbrook Drive 10/28 $352,500 1311 Lynbrook Drive 10/24 $260,000

Foxcroft 2710 Lemon Tree Lane 10/29 $1,750,000 4201 Columbine Circle 10/16 $845,075 3719 Abingdon Road 10/14 $631,500

Mason Oaks 4114 Windemere Lane 10/3 $602,500

Myers Park 2152 Brookwood Road 10/19 $1,325,000

Oakhurst 1339 Richland Drive 10/23 $149,000

Old Foxcroft 3400 Seward Place 10/24 $720,000

Providence Park 1300 Kingscross Drive 10/23 $580,000

Rama Woods 6008 Charing Place 10/31 $154,000 6100 Wheeler Drive 10/23 $210,500

Sherwood Forest 4642 Emory Lane 10/24 $351,000 5619 Robinhood Road 10/14 $250,000

Stonehaven 6025 Gate Post Road 10/28 $265,000 6500 Ciscayne Place 10/24 $286,000 6803 Thermal Road 10/22 $154,900 6100 Brace Road 10/17 $395,000 6800 Perry Court 10/14 $255,000 6246 Round Hill Road 10/6 $136,000

Waverly Hall 600 Regency Drive 10/30 $166,000

Wendover Hills 1211 Wendover Road S. 10/2 $604,125

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South Charlotte Weekly

Calendar 11.15.14 Saturday

Showcase of Artisans, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Charity League of Charlotte will host the Showcase of Artisans at Saint Gabriel's School in Charlotte. The free event is open to the public, and features the handmade work of 35 artisan vendors and Charity League holiday home decor created in weekly workshops over the summer and fall. The Showcase of Artisans is a great place to begin holiday shopping, and benefit Charlotte children in need.

All proceeds from the showcase benefit children in need in the Charity League’s 19 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools partner schools, the after-school program and a Kindermusik program for long-term ill children at Hemby Children's Hospital. Charity League is a 100 percent volunteer organization with no overhead or paid staff, which has been serving Charlotte area children for more than 94 years.

Contact HolleyTillman, holley.tillman@gmail.com, or Nanine Hartzenbush, naninephoto@gmail.com, for more information.

Saint Gabriel's School, 3022 Providence Road, Charlotte

11.15.14 Saturday

Polk Historic Site grand reopening, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The James K. Polk Historic Site will reveal its newlyrenovated visitor center to the public. The event will feature family fun including shucking corn, dancing to a folksy jig and snapping a picture with President Polk himself.

Admission is free.

James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

11.18.14 and ongoing

11.25.14

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Tuesday

Charlotte Woodcarvers meeting, 3 to 7:30 p.m.

All skill levels, from new carvers wishing to learn to the most experienced are welcome. The Charlotte Woodcarvers can teach attendees to carve.

Cathcart Center of Carmel Presbyterian Church, 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte

11.22.14 Saturday

American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon.

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church will host its American Red Cross blood drive. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Contact Kara Guy at kara.g.guy@gmail.com to register or for more information.

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte

11.22.14 Saturday

Meet the Breeds, noon to 4 p.m.

The 24th annual PKC Meet the Breeds responsible dog ownership event returns.

Admission is free and this event is held indoors -- rain or shine. Visit the booths, meet the trainers, the breeds and their owners. Entertaining demonstrations will include pet tricks, basic training, conformation and obedience.

There will also be a pooch parade where guests can find free literature.

New, unwrapped toys are being collected for the NBC Charlotte, Salvation Army * MAGICAL TOY DRIVE. Visit www.pkc.orgk, call 704-282-4947 or email BravoDogs@carolina.rr.com for more information.

Piedmont Kennel Club, 13607 Choate Circle, Charlotte

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Calvary Church Thanksgiving service, 7 p.m.

Calvary invites the community to a special evening of Thanksgiving worship in its Sanctuary. The ceremony will remember God’s blessings, hear a message from His word, sing, pray and celebrate communion. After the service, join the church in the Galleria for fellowship, coffee, spiced apple cider and pumpkin and pecan pie. Child care is provided for children ages 4 years old and younger.

Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville–Matthews Road, Charlotte.

12.9.14 Tuesday

The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Decline, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; and 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Physical fitness plays an important role in preserving thinking skills and brain function. It’s not only good for the body, it can help preserve cognitive ability and may slow cognitive decline, according to new research.

Learn the best exercises to boost brainpower in this free workshop entitled, “Exercising Helps Keep You Smart: The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Decline,” from The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center and presented by Jessica Martin of Genesis Rehab Services.

Pre-registration is requested, and seating is limited for both sessions. For caregivers, care is available for loved ones during the workshop with advance notice.

Call 704-909-2070 for more information.

The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center, 6030 Park South Drive, Charlotte

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12.14.14 Sunday

Holiday tea and shopping at the Duke Mansion, 2 to 4 p.m.

The Duke Mansion invites guest to brighten their holiday season with a delicious holiday tea at The Duke Mansion.

While there, visitors can shop for memorable gifts from some of Charlotte’s top boutiques.

Tea will be served in the living room with tea sandwiches, canapes, scones and sweets. Stroll the public areas and grounds of the mansion, a Colonial Revival Estate on the National Register of Historic Places.

The cost is $35 per adult, $15 per child ages 5 to 12 years old.

Reserve your spot by Dec. 12 at 704-714-4445 or by emailing kellis@tlwf.org .

The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte

Ongoing through 12.19.14 Friday

Queen City Coat Drive Go Beyond S.E.O. is hosting its second annual Queen City Coat Drive, which will benefit A Child’s Place to help give Charlotte-Mecklenburg School children warm coats for the winter.

Last year more than 4,770 CMS students were homeless.

To help alleviate the problem, the drive is collecting gentlyused coats from children’s size 6 through adult size extra large. In addition, they will accept Wal-mart and Target gift cards, hoodies or sweatshirts, hats, gloves socks and sweaters.

The coats will be collected each Friday through Dec. 19, and will be collected by a volunteer from the organization.

Email Trish at Trish@gobeyondseo.com for more information or with your office location for donations.

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Artist Bonnie Rusinko will join more than 40 artists and open her studio for the Waxhaw Area Artists Free Open Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22. Dee Grano/SCW photo

Waxhaw Arts Council Studio Tour showcases Bonnie Rusinko and friends

by Dee Grano ae@thecharlotteweekly.com

Waxhaw-based artist Bonnie Rusinko has always been a go-go kind of gal. As a military wife stationed in Europe in the 1970s, she worked full time, wrote a newsletter, groomed poodles and raised kids.

Seeking a hobby that would slow her down enough to unwind, she tried painting and was hooked.

“It did not slow me down, but it made me more relaxed,” said Rusinko, who studied under Herr Joachim Ludwig for eight years in Germany. She has received several awards for her paintings in Europe and America. One of her best known murals hangs in the Matthews Post Office.

Today Rusinko is as busy as ever, minus the poodles. She co-created the St. Matthew Santa’s Craft Show and has organized it for the past nine years. In addition to being a full-time artist, she volunteers for the Waxhaw Arts Council, co-curates the window display downtown (next to Maxwell’s Tavern) and creates the organization’s newsletter.

Next weekend, Rusinko and more than 40 other artists will open their studios for the Waxhaw Area Artists Free Open Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 will be a Preview Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Eight Legs Gallery, located at 310 E. South Main St. in Waxhaw. There will be an auction as part of the preview, and proceeds will benefit the Waxhaw Arts Council. All events are free and open to the public. More information and maps are available at the Waxhaw Arts Council website: waxhawarts. wordpress.com.

“The idea of the studio tour is to increase appreciation and educate the public about the value of art,” said Lambeth Marshall, a potter and secretary of the Waxhaw Arts Council.

The Waxhaw Arts Council (WAC) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to encouraging artistic passion and talent. WAC offers learning and exhibition opportunities to artists, who volunteer to supplement art programs in area schools.

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returning to their passion, like Rusinko.

After moving back to the United States in 1979, Rusinko burned her creative candle at both ends. Like most working mothers, Rusinko was over-committed and needed a break.

“I was working full time in special education and going to school at night,” recalled Rusinko. “It seemed like everything I touched would turn into work.”

Rusinko stopped painting regularly until she and her husband moved to Waxhaw 22 years ago. They bought a house in the country where Rusinko finally slowed down. After a long break, she realized she missed creating on canvas. She dabbled in painting for the St. Matthew Craft Show, but wanted more.

“The only way to get into the art world is to seek out other artists,” she said. She found community in the WAC and has watched the organization grow. In the last two years, membership has nearly tripled.

“Everyone is eager and so talented,” said Rusinko of the community she described as “vibrant.” “It’s our goal to make Waxhaw synonymous with art.”

Last year’s studio tour preview night was attended by more than 300 people. Over the same weekend last year, some artists saw 75 patrons visit their studios.

“The art tour is a chance to go into the artist’s studio, chat with them and see their art,” said Rusinko. “It’s like a progressive party; each studio has something going on.”

“The studio tours are drop-in style,” said Marshall. “People can come and go, and purchase if they want.”

Located at 700 Old Providence Road in downtown Waxhaw, Rusinko’s studio is spacious, so she will accommodate her paintings and the work of seven other potters and painters.

The diversity of the upcoming studio tour is reflective of the WAC member base.

Rusinko has enjoyed watching new artists: some with raw talent coming into their own, others working up their confidence.

“The best part is the camaraderie and encouragement,” said Rusinko. “It’s like a big family because we all want the same thing - we think art, we breathe art.”

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Arts & Entertainment News & Notes Crown Artists exhibit debuts at the Cornwell Center Crown Artists recently debuted the group’s first exhibition, “Expressions,” which opened in Charlotte at the Cornwell Center on Nov. 1.

“Expressions” features more than 70 paintings with “a rich variety of individual styles,” according to a news release. The award-winning artists in the group are recognized for their mastery of color, and representational and abstract art in the show includes highly pigmented pastels, oils and mixed media.

Members of Crown Artists include Regina Calton Burchett, Bre Barnett Crowell, Judith Cutler, Angela Harker and Mona Vernona Hearne. All paintings are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Cornwell Center.

Find more information at www.mpbconline.org/ cornwellcenter or call 704-927-0774. The Cornwell Center is located at 2001 Selwyn Ave. in Charlotte.

Children’s book author to sign new picture book at Park Road Books Waxhaw author Melissa Perry Moraja will make an appearance at Park Road Books for a book signing on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m.

Moraja is the author of the Splatter and Friends picture book series and The Wunderkind Family Series of children’s books. She will sign her new book “Isabella babysits Baxter,” a picture book for kids 3 to 8 years old. The book was inspired by her 2-year-old daughter, Isabella, and her golden doodle, Baxter, and was released on Oct. 27.

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Find more information at Moraja’s website, www.melissaproductions.com. Park Road Books is located at 4139 Park Road in Charlotte.

‘Messiah’ performance to feature Baroque instruments The Piedmont Baroque Consortium will perform George Fredric Handel’s “Messiah, Part I” on Dec. 6, a Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at Sharon Presbyterian Church.

The concert will be the only performance of Handel’s “Messiah, Part I” played on period Baroque instruments, according to a news release. Conductor David Tang will lead the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, along with the 24-member, semi-professional choir VOX and renowned soloists in an intimate presentation reflective of the work’s premiere in 1742, which employed fewer than 40 singers, the release said.

“What makes this performance special is our desire to get as close to Handel’s intention as possible, which brings out the nuances and beauty of the composition,” Tang said in the release. “However, we also are excited to partner with art historian Phillip Larrimore, who will choose historical, fine art projects to accompany the music. It will be an immersive, multi-media experience filled with familiarity, as well as the joy of rediscovery.

The performance, sponsored by the Parker Family Enrichment Fund, is free and open to the public. Reservations for tickets are recommended, however, due to limited capacity.

Reserve tickets at www.sharonpcusa.org, or call 704-5530869.

Sharon Presbyterian Church is located at 5201 Sharon Road in Charlotte.

Silver Brush Art Show returning to downtown Matthews The annual Silver Brush Holiday Art Show and Sale will return to downtown Matthews this weekend.

The award-winning pastel painting “Beautiful Day” by Mona Verona Hearne. Photo courtesy of Mona Verona Hearne

The show, now in its 14th year, will take place Friday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the offices of Weaver, Bennett and Bland.

Silver Brush artists will feature a variety of artwork including oil paintings, watercolors, clay, jewelry, photography and more. Artists featured in the show will include Prudy Weaver, John Moeslein, Carol Pighin, Sandy Wilkinson, Cynthia Howard, Max McLeod, Shane Somerset, Sharron Burns and Julie Johnson.

The show will support Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care in Mint Hill. The nonprofit provides a variety of services to senior citizens, veterans with disabilities and adults with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, post-stroke issues and dementia, among other ailments.

Weaver, Bennett and Bland is located at 196 N. Trade St. in Matthews.

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Unfinis h ed Bus ine s s

by Hannah Dockery hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

Even though Charlotte Latin is back in the state championship game for the second consecutive season, Hawks coach Larry McNulty and his team have a totally different feeling this time around.

Last year the Hawks were mostly a team laden with promising juniors looking to make their mark, while the Knights were stacked with top-level recruits – many of whom are either currently or soon to be starring Saturdays on college campuses across the country.

“We could’ve played those guys last year 20 times and might not have won a game,” McNulty said with a smile, but probably only half-jokingly.

True to form, the Knights steamrolled the Hawks last year, wining by 35 points in the regular season and 28 in the championship game.

This year the teams met in early October, a game Charlotte Christian won 40-30, but the loss did nothing beside provide confidence to Charlotte Latin, a team featuring one of the state’s most prolific offenses.

“We know that we had 11 penalties for over 120 yards, so we beat ourselves,” sophomore receiver/defensive back Melvin Rouse said. “We had a lot of third (down) and 20’s, we gave them stupid penalties. We played sloppy, and we only lost by 10. We knew we can hang with them, and now we want it and have the confidence to take it.”

To do so, the Hawks will rely on Rouse and senior receivers Alex Massardo, Carson Song and Kanyon Tuttle to catch passes from quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones has 2,736 passing yards, the sixth-highest total in the state according to Maxpreps.com, has thrown 41 touchdowns (first in the state by far), and has the Latin offense in high gear while averaging 52 points per game.

“It’s not shocking to us,” Rouse said of the offense. “We put in a lot of time and effort this offseason and we know each other so well.

It’s not a shocker that we’re killing people on offense.”

While Rouse is a relative new addition having played as a freshman last year, the core of this

team has been together since middle school.

Now they have the chance to send 19 seniors off with their heads held high and championship rings on their fingers.

“I feel it’s more of a redemption thing,” Tuttle said. “We came off an embarrassing loss in last year’s state championship, but this year we have a lot of weapons and are a lot better offensively.

We’re going into this game a lot more confident in our abilities.”

With an in-tune passing game, experience and desire on their side, the Hawks are ready to take advantage of their opportunity and cross their final hurdle, beating the Knights who have handed Latin three of its four losses the last two seasons combined.

For that to happen, McNulty knows the offense will have to put points on the board, but needs the defense to cut down on penalties while limiting mistakes and big plays.

“Defensively we have to stop the run,” McNulty said. “That’s the whole name of the game when you play Charlotte Christian – they have a 230-pound fullback, a 220-pound running back and a bunch of 270-pound linemen. They don’t give a damn what you do, they haven’t varied anything from Day 1.

“We’re going to try to do what we did against them the first time, only do it better. I don’t think what we did was schematically bad, we just didn’t execute.”

A big key to the Hawks offense and their efforts of stopping the run and limiting the passing game is Song, Rouse and Tuttle who are three of the many Hawks who go both ways, playing receiver on offense and defensive backs on defense.

“The last game we gave up a lot of big plays that shouldn’t have happened,” Tuttle said. “But we made changes and fixed that. Stopping the run game is going to be big, but our secondary can cover people man-to-man.”

The Hawks will again put eight to nine players in the tackle box, but feel their corners can match up with Christian’s receivers.

“We put Melvin on one side and Tuttle on the other – we feel really good about that,” McNulty said. “I think we match up way better and have (see Charlotte Latin on page 22)

The Charlotte Latin passing game is helping the Hawks average 52 points per game this season.

If they are to overtake the NCISAA landscape, (back row, from left) Kanyon Tuttle, Daniel Jones, Jonathan Jennings (who is injured and won’t play) Carson Song and (kneeling, from left) Alex Massardo and Melvin Rouse will need to come up big. Hannah Dockery/SCW photo

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The Charlotte Christian run game will be a huge key to the Knights winning their third consecutive title. Running back Elijah Deveaux (No. 12, with ball) will run behind (from left Hank Bennett, Kennedy Manyika, Robert McLain, Brian Chaffin, Phillip Walton, Dalton Gouveia, Alex Parker and Josh Bryant. Hannah Dockery/SCW photo

Third Time’s t he C ha rm

by Hannah Dockery hannah@thecharlotteweekly.com

For the past two seasons, Charlotte Christian has finished its year by walking off its home field holding the state championship trophy in their hands.

On Friday, Nov. 14, the Knights have the chance to do it again by beating Charlotte Latin, the same team they toppled last year to claim the crown.

As the Knights have steamrolled their competition during the last three seasons – they’ve won nine consecutive games and 28 of their past 29 contests – they’ve developed an identity and a key to winning and, as usual, on Friday it involves junior tailback and Duke University commit Elijah Deveaux.

“As a coach, it’s one of those things where it may be one yard, two yards or it could be zero,” coach Jason Estep said. “But eventually, something is going to hit, we’re going to get a block or open up a hole for him and he’s going to take advantage.

“No matter what happens, we can’t lose sight of who we are, which is a running team, and we have a good one in (Deveaux).”

Deveaux has had a remarkable junior season after thrashing Charlotte Latin in last year’s championship game, running 33 times for a school record 308 yards and four touchdowns.

This year, he’s benefitted from a seasoned offensive line featuring Brian Chaffin, Phillip Walton, Dalton Gouveia, Hank Bennett and Robert McLean and tight end Alex Parker.

“I know that we’re pretty good up front,” Estep said. “Those five that have their hands down – Chaffin, Walton, Gouveia, Bennett and McLain – make things happen. And with Alex Parker at tight end, who has had a great season, and we haven’t missed a beat up front.

“And people don’t see our fullbacks – Connor Maitland, Ryan Gilmartin and Kyle McCormick – who do an unbelievable job of blocking up front for him, but he does the rest after that.”

And the proof is evident. On the season, Deveaux has 208 carries for 1,724 yards and 19 touchdowns, despite being shorted a half against Providence Day and a full game

against Hoggard due to inclement weather.

While his overall stats could be even more gaudy than they are, in the last six games Deveaux has turned on the jets, running 127 times for 1,242 yards and 15 touchdowns, while averaging nearly 10 yards per carry.

“We had to turn it up a notch and kick it up a notch when we got into conference play,” Deveaux said of the run game. “I got a lot of carries, but (quarterback) John (Turley) threw the ball really well, and that helped open up some running lanes for me.”

Deveaux said he knows with a third consecutive state title on the line, he’ll be a main component in the offense. And he’s more than ready for the challenge, even though the last time the teams met the Hawks stacked nine players in the tackle box, daring Christian to throw to beat them.

Turley completed seven of 12 passes for 215 yards and three touchdowns, but Deveaux made the most of his chances, too, running 22 times for 176 yards and a pair of touchdowns despite taking on an increased defensive presence up front.

And he’s even more excited for the encore.

“We didn’t change our formation against them last time and we won’t do it this time,” Deveaux said. “We ran the same four or five plays, and that says something because it means no matter how many guys they put in the box, we can still run it right at them.

“I know it’s going to be a load and I’m going to touch the ball a lot, but I’m getting ready physically and mentally to touch the ball 35 times. I know that each time I get it, I have to give it all that I have and just go as hard as I can.”

Offensively, if Deveaux gets 25-30 carries and Turley makes a few plays through the air, the Knights, their star running back and Estep feel good about their chances on offense.

“Our quarterbacks and receivers are good enough that you have to respect them,” Estep said. “It’s not our overall plan, but we’ll throw it on you and we hurt them last time throwing the ball, but we’re going to run it with (see Charlotte Christian on page 22)

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Tale of the Tape

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CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN VS CHARLOTTE LATIN 9-1

Season record

10-1

9

Consecutive wins

5

362

Points scored this season

529

148

Points allowed this season

219

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Record since last year

19-4

3-0

Head to head in last two years

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28-0 to Providence Day Last conference loss 10/28/2011

40-30 to Christian 10/2/2014

68-20

Record since 2007

3, (2013)

State titles, (last one)

5, (2009)

33-21 on 9/30/2011

Last head-to-head loss

40-30 on 10/2/2014

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him a lot and we like our chances.”

Deveaux said the experience many of his teammates felt last year by winning a state title has driven them all season to get back. And now that they’re here with just one game left on their season, Deveaux said he’s excited to lay it all on the line.

“This summer coach Estep preached that if we work hard,

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we’d make it back. It didn’t matter the circumstances or if we lost a player or what happened, and we all bought in,” Deveaux said. “It’s an awesome feeling – it’s good to be back.

We’ve been there before, so we know what to expect and we’ll just focus on our goal which all season has been to make it to this game and to win it.

“I’m looking forward to it, and I know our offensive line is, too. They love to run block, and I’m excited. It’s going to be fun. It will be great to win another one in front of our home crowd.”

a much better chance this time around. We still will be the underdogs and have to play lights out, but I think they’re a little worried about us, too.”

And the Knights concerns will center mostly around stopping Jones and his cache of weapons. Tuttle leads the team with 777 receiving yards and is tied with Song (501 receiving yards) with 11 touchdowns.

Rouse has 590 receiving yards and six touchdowns, Massardo has more than 200 receiving yards and four touchdowns and the Hawks have other guys who’ve stepped up to replace injured senior standouts Jonathan Jennings and Denzel Pearson.

As if that isn’t enough, Jones leads Charlotte Latin with 768 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, and Rouse, Tuttle, Song and freshman DeMarkes Stradford (624 yards, eight touchdowns) will all get turns carrying the football, making the potent Hawk offense far from one dimensional.

And as they take the field for the final time this season

and the last time the seniors will ever wear the Latin blue and white, they are relaxed and confident.

“Most of us played JV as freshmen, got moved up as sophomores and got beat up a little bit,” Tuttle said. “We came back last year and improved upon that, and now we’re building even more this year. To cap it off with a state championship would be the perfect picture to what we’re painting right now.”

And it would mark the ideal sendoff to the seniors and return to glory for a proud program.

“At this point in the season, we’ve figured out a lot of the tools that we’re lucky enough to have on offense,” Song said.

“These past couple games, we’ve polished our offense, and I think when we get to the game on Friday we’ll be ready.

We aren’t leaving without a victory, though.

“To us, our expectation is to win this game. I don’t think anyone thinks anything else will happen on Friday other than us winning the game. It would be a great cap to not just this year, but all four varsity seasons we’ve played together.”

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Three-and-outs

by Andrew Stark andrew@thecharlotteweekly.com

With the public-school high school football playoffs beginning this week and Charlotte Christian and Charlotte Latin vying for the private-school state championship, there’s a lot going on. To help our readers wade through all the commotion, South Charlotte Weekly takes a quick-hitting look at all of this week’s actions and gives you three points to consider for this week’s slate of games.

Note: the numbers before the team is their playoff seed, and the numbers in parentheses is their overall record.

NCHSAA Class 4-AA No. 12 South Meck (8-3) at No. 5 Butler (9-2) -Butler fell in a heartbreaker to Independence a week ago after a furious comeback had given the Bulldogs the lead with under a minute to go.

But, coming off a loss dating back to 2004, Butler is 17-0 since the last time they lost consecutive games – a string of 131 games without consecutive losses.

-South Meck coach Rocky White was an assistant at Butler before taking the head coaching job at South Meck before the 2012 season.

-The 286 points the Sabres have scored this season are the most the program has topped since 2010; the 206 points they’ve allowed is the least since 2007; and with eight wins this season, the Sabres have the most since 2008 and have topped eight or more victories for just the second time since 1994.

No. 9 Providence (8-3) at No. 8 Northwest Guilford (8-3) -The Panthers had averaged 33.7 points per game during their first nine games of the season. In the last two games – both losses – Providence has been outscored, 67-35.

-Providence has not won nine games in a season since www.thecharlotteweekly.com

2006, but in coach Justin Hardin’s two season’s they have won eight games in consecutive years.

-Northwest Guilford has won five of its past six games.

During that stretch, they’ve outscored their opponents, 170-87, but the Vikings are coming off a 36-13 loss to East Forsyth.

No. 13 Myers Park (5-6) at No. 4 Mallard Creek (10-1) -Mallard Creek is averaging 41.6 points per game this season and has won nine consecutive games after falling to Butler by one point in August.

-Myers Park has allowed 261 points this season, an average of 23.7 points per game. Both totals are the lowest of any Mustang team since 2006.

-Mallard Creek has won at least 10 games each season since 2009, and have done so with defense. This year’s Mavericks defense has been a little porous, though, as they’ve surrendered 198 points, the most since the first year the school opened (2007).

No. 11 Page (3-8) at No. 6 Ardrey Kell (8-3) -The Knights can win their most games in a season since 2007 with a win. If so, the playoff win would be their first in three seasons.

-Since Page won the 2011 Class 4-AA playoffs with a 15-0 record, they’ve gone 16-19. This year they’ve scored the least amount of points since 2006 and surrendered the most since 2004.In fact, if the Knights score 27 or more points, it will be the most allowed by a Page team since the school opened in 1958.

-Page began the year 0-7, but has rebounded to win three of four. During those games, they’ve outscored their opponents 104-62.

No. 15 Olympic (5-6) at No. 2 Independence (11-0) (see Three-and-outs on page 24)

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tackles Name Team Will Sapyta Ardrey Kell Matt Messler Ardrey Kell Ricky Smith Providence Day Christian Dixon Butler Ryan Gilmartin Charlotte Christian Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell Jalen Cousar Butler Addison DeBord Charlotte Latin Jordan Fehr Providence Tyler Pistorio Providence Chris Mangum Independence Jerome Cochran Independence TJ Elliiott East Meck Solomon Key Providence Day Austin Chapman South Meck Dalton Gouveia Charlotte Christian Christian Colon Independence Jackson Monnin Charlotte Latin Sheppard Wilson Charlotte Country Day Austin Smith South Meck Raymond Wright Ardrey Kell Jarett Norman Butler Holden Parker South Meck Rhett Huddleston Ardrey Kell Jay Gibbs Butler Stephen Griffin South Meck Connor Miller Charlotte Catholic Matthew Gray Carolina Pride John DiGiovanna Carolina Pride Jacari Major Rocky River Hunter Sheridan Charlotte Latin Toby Okwara Charlotte Latin Carson Song Charlotte Latin Adonis Alexander Independence Elliott Beiser Providence Day Braedon Meade Charlotte Catholic

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Name Team Games Daniel Jones Charlotte Latin 11 Clay Norris Myers Park 11 Caleb York Providence 11 Anthony Ratliff-Williams Butler 11 Kelvin Hopkins Independence 11 Naiil Ramadan Rocky River 8 Bryce Maginley Ardrey Kell 11 John Turley Charlotte Christian 10 Antonio Wallace South Meck 11 John Schweitzer Providence Day 12 Bruce Dixon Carolina Pride 6 Cole Bloomer Country Day 11 John Walton Charlotte Catholic 11 Khalil Gilliam East Meck 11 Christian McPhail Independence 6 Phillip Clay Rocky River 3

Games 11 11 12 11 10 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 9 12 11 10 11 11 10 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 9 9 8 10 11 11 11 11 12 9

Tackles 134 118 103 95 95 90 88 86 84 84 81 81 81 80 80 79 77 77 76 76 73 72 72 70 67 67 67 65 64 64 64 63 63 62 60 60

Comp. Att. 137 241 178 307 110 195 115 185 116 200 114 176 101 146 85 160 91 149 97 226 64 167 65 117 47 92 53 121 18 34 15 22

Name Team Games Jaire Alexander Rocky River 10 Alex Barrow Butler 11 Kanyon Tuttle Charlotte Latin 11 John Biasucci Providence 11 Will Walton Independence 11 Ryan Jones Ardrey Kell 11 Melvin Rouse Charlotte Latin 11 Tadarin McNeil Myers Park 10 Drake Deluliis Providence 11 Jamar Jenkins Independence 11 Ryan Miller Charlotte Catholic 11 Carson Song Charlotte Latin 11 Jaylen Erwin Carolina Pride 9 Brian McLeod Ardrey Kell 11 Stephen Griffin South Meck 11 Ryan Connor Providence Day 12 Cooper Hearn Myers Park 10 James Cornett East Meck 11 Clifton Duck Butler 8 Jontavious Hall Myers Park 10 Matt Williams Charlotte Country Day 11 Jonathan Jennings Charlotte Latin 6 Chance Kennedy South Meck 11 Kendall Lewis Rocky River 9 Deonte Henderrson Providence Day 11 Moryah Johnson South Meck 11 Bokar Diaby Carolina Pride 5 Matthew Weigel Charlotte Christian 10 Byron Smith Charlotte Country Day 10 Brandon Adams Myers Park 10

Receptions 63 43 33 47 40 30 24 47 28 33 23 35 17 35 19 21 24 16 15 39 30 16 40 17 19 17 14 16 16 29

Yards 1013 807 777 707 684 605 590 546 523 519 501 501 444 396 389 386 371 356 347 337 332 327 322 319 315 315 313 311 290 273

TD 14 11 11 5 7 5 6 7 8 8 6 11 9 2 7 5 2 4 4 1 1 5 2 3 1 0 2 5 1 2

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-Independence has allowed just 85 points all season on defense, an average of just 7.7 points per game, but the Patriots have surrendered 61 points in the last three games combined.

-The Patriots offense is extremely balanced – they’ve gained 2,062 yards through the air and 2,092 on the ground.

Quarterback Kelvin Hopkins, receivers Will Walton and Jamar Jenkins and running backs AJ Peal and Quantavious McGill have accounted for 75 percent of that output.

-Olympic has had a .500 or better win percentage in each of the previous six seasons. They’ve won three of their past four games, but need two wins in the playoffs to continue that streak.

NCHSAA Class 4-A No. 14 Davie Co. (6-5) at No. 3 Charlotte Catholic -The Cougars have now topped double figures in wins in 12 of their past 13 seasons and have topped 400 points of offense in 10 of the past 11 seasons.

-Charlotte Catholic has passed the ball more than in recent years – throwing for Page 24 • Nov. 14 to 20, 2014 • South Charlotte Weekly

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i nter ce pti ons Name Team John Brannon South Meck Elliott Beiser Providence Day Beau Snuggs Charlotte Christian Cameron Goldean Providence Day Clifton Duck Butler Melvin Rouse Charlotte Latin Tim Marshall Independence Jaire Alexander Rocky River Tyler Pistorio Providence Stephen Griffin South Meck Deonte Henderson Providence Day Ahmeck Henry Carolina Pride Drake Deluliis Providence Devon Kent Providence Jacob Clementi South Meck Kanyon Tuttle Charlotte Latin Owen Armstrong Charlotte Latin Terry Hodge East Meck

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Name Team Alec Hanff Charlotte Latin Connor Maitland Charlotte Christian Twazanga Mugala Ardrey Kell Zach Gilbert South Meck Hunter Sheridan Charlotte Latin Dru Seabrook Providence Jackson Monnin Charlotte Latin Kima Bell Independence Connor Miller Charlotte Catholic Caleb Walker Independence Lawrence Harris Carolina Pride Addison DeBord Charlotte Latin Dimitri Gonzales Providence Richard Coker Charlotte Country Day

Games Rushes 10 208 11 185 11 171 11 168 11 169 11 104 11 114 9 163 11 95 11 92 11 101 8 110 11 111 11 127 11 131 10 97

978 points behind John Walton’s 793 yards. But make no mistake, this is still a running team as they’ve gained 3,276 yards on the ground led by Jaret Anderson’s 1,400 yards.

-Davie’s offense is a pass-first attack that’s led to more than 36 points per game. Quarterback Parker Correll has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards and junior Ben Ellis has topped 1,000 receiving yards and caught 10 touchdowns. Junior running back Cade Carney, an ACC recruit with offers from North Carolina, N.C. State, Wake Forest and Georgia Tech – has 649 yards rushing in just seven games and adds another dimension when healthy, but will be limited with a knee injury this week.

No. 12 Rocky River (7-4) at No. 5 Roberson (5-6) - Rocky River’s four losses have come to Richmond, South Meck, Independence and Butler – all Class 4-AA playoff teams who sport a combined record of 38-6 this season.

-Ravens receiver Jaire Alexander, a South Carolina commit at defensive back who has 1,031 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, teams with running back Elijah Jett (920 rushing yards, eight touchdowns) to account for 62.3 percent of Rocky River’s total offense.

Yards 1724 1435 1400 1287 1251 1071 912 909 892 773 768 692 680 667 628 624

TD 19 11 15 21 16 14 13 8 13 11 10 6 5 9 9 8

Games 11 12 5 12 9 11 11 11 10 10 12 5 9 7 8 11 11 7

INT 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Games 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 9 11 7 11 10 10

Sacks 16 14.5 13.5 12.5 12 11 10 10 9 9 8.5 8 8 8

SEND US YOUR STATS! Attention coaches and team statisticians: As we do each football season, this fall we will publish weekly statistical leaders. To have players from your team included, please send the information by Monday morning following each game to andrew@ carolinaweeklynewspapers.com.

-Roberson’s bread and butter is its run game, where they call 71 percent of their offensive plays. Juniors Kameron Gilliand and Chris Barnwell have run for 1,366 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.

NCISAA state championship No. 2 Charlotte Latin (10-1) at No. 1 Charlotte Christian (9-1) -According to Maxpreps.com. Charlotte Latin’s Daniel Jones is sixth in the state with 2,736 passing yards. He has thrown 41 touchdowns and four interceptions and leads the team with 768 rushing yards and 10 additional scores on the ground.

-In the previous three games against the Hawks, Charlotte Christian running back Elijah Deveaux has carried the ball 75 times for 600 yards and eight touchdowns. In last year’s state title game, he ran for a school-record 308 yards and four touchdowns.

-Since 2003, Charlotte Latin has won 10 of the 17 meetings. The Hawks won all seven meetings from 2003 to 2007, but the Knights have gone 7-3 since and have won each of the previous three meetings.

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WEEKLY GAME SCHEDULE: Carolina Pride (8-2) vs. Q Foundation (3-5) Rocky River (7-4) vs. Roberson (5-6) Charlotte Christian (9-1) vs. Charlotte Latin (10-1) Butler (9-2) vs. South Meck (8-3)

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(6-1) (102-19)

(11-3) (99-27)

Providence (8-3) vs. Northwest Guilford (8-3) Myers Park (5-6) vs. Mallard Creek (10-1) Ardrey Kell (8-3) vs. Page (3-8) Independence (11-0) vs. Olympic (5-6) Charlotte Catholic (10-1) vs. Davie Co. (6-5)

3) Butler (9-2)

4) Charlotte Latin (10-1)

5) Charlotte Catholic (8-1)

6) Providence (8-3)

7) Ardrey Kell (8-3) Dropped out: South Meck (8-3)

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