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Saving souls The Salvation Army is changing lives through its Adult Rehabilitation Center page 13 Summer Camp Guide

A rigged game? HB2 politics cost Gov. Pat McCrory a second term, but he may be vindicated, page 3

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Legends of tomorrow

Find dozens of ideas for a worthwhile experience away from home, pages 8-11

Janelle Bailey is among the 2017 Girls' Basketball Super Team, page 16

Opinion 3 | News Briefs 6 | Education 7 | Faith 13 | Calendar 15 | Sports 16 | Classifieds 19

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HB 142 vindicates McCrory by Jim Longworth Contributor

It's a crime to yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater when there is no fire. That's because a prank like that can make people think there's a crisis, and that can lead to panic and all kinds of collateral damage. Last year, Attorney General Roy Cooper, Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, and the inappropriately named Human Rights Campaign, sounded a false alarm when they created a transgender bathroom crisis that didn't exist. One of their objectives was to put Cooper in the governor's mansion, and to that extent, the prank paid off. But the collateral damage it caused was enormous. North Carolina became the butt of jokes and the object of national derision. We lost scores of high-profile sporting events and concerts. We also lost out on attracting prospective industries, which would have created thousands of jobs. And former Gov. Pat McCrory was thrown under the bus for a mess he didn't create.

eastern North Carolina recover from a devastating flood. Along the way there were bumps in the road, like criticism from the left over a voter ID bill, and from the right when McCrory said that magistrates should be made to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Nevertheless, he was expected to win re-election over Democrat Roy Cooper, an attorney general whose only claim to fame was waging war on people who needed sinus medicine. Cooper was in desperate need of a signature issue, and in March 2016, Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts handed it to him, gift-wrapped. Roberts, supported by the HRC, was poised to pass an ordinance that would have required private businesses to make bathroom accommodations in accordance with gender identity, or else face jail time and a stiff fine. Coincidentally, the day after Roberts held a fundraiser for Cooper, she called for a vote on the bathroom ordinance, and it passed. And, just to make sure that Cooper's opponent would get pushed into a full blown controversy, Roberts designated the ordinance to take effect April 1, giving McCrory just over a week to

"Because the Charlotte ordinance was going to go into effect within eight days if I didn't sign our bill. I wasn't going to allow an ordinance threatening a jail sentence to someone who doesn't recognize gender identity, which is a whole new definition of man and woman, and of a boy and girl in our schools. But I did issue an executive order prohibiting any types of discrimination based on sexual orientation."

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Prior to last year, North Carolina had an unwritten "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy regarding the use of public bathrooms by transgender adults. There was no crisis. No need for legislative action. But thanks to a handful of crusading parents in several other states, the rights of allegedly transgender children began to attract media attention. The epicenter was in Colorado where, in 2013, the parents of an 8-year-old boy said their child identified as a girl and therefore, demanded that he be allowed to use the girls' restrooms, showers and locker rooms. Similar cases popped up in Illinois and Massachusetts. Over time, the high court would have ruled on the issue of gender identity. But 2016 was an election year, so transgender rights made for good political theater. Here in North Carolina, first-term Gov. Pat McCrory, a moderate Republican and former coalition-building, seven-term mayor of Charlotte, had been busy resurrecting our state's lagging economy. Under his administration, unemployment went down, federal debts were paid and we outpaced the national average in economic growth. He also led a bi-partisan coalition to pass a $2 billion bond for modernizing college campus facilities, and in the weeks prior to election day, he helped thousands of homeowners in

diffuse a politically charged bombshell. Last October, appearing on "Triad Today," McCrory told me what transpired when he first learned of the mayor's plans to order a vote. "I begged Mayor Roberts not to pass the ordinance. I wrote her a letter saying, 'You're trying to find a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.'" McCrory's pleas to Roberts fell on deaf ears, while Cooper turned a deaf ear to the impending debacle. "The attorney general should have declared the ordinance unconstitutional, and intervened immediately, but he refused to do it because he was in the pocket, doing fundraisers with Mayor Roberts,." McCrory told me. Conservatives in the General Assembly were incensed by the ordinance, but McCrory tried to discourage any legislative action, instead hoping the matter would be settled in court. Nevertheless, legislators called a special session, and drafted what became known as HB2. It was filled with extraneous language that dealt with everything from minimum wage to denying State employees redress in state courts. But at the heart of HB2 was a requirement that people must use government-owned restrooms (see HB2 on page 4)

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that correspond to their biological sex. It was a poorly written bill, which seemed to leave minorities and homosexuals unprotected against discrimination, so I asked McCrory why he signed it. "Because the Charlotte ordinance was going to go into effect within eight days if I didn't sign our bill. I wasn't going to allow an ordinance threatening a jail sentence to someone who doesn't recognize gender identity, which is a whole new definition of man and woman, and of boy and girl in our schools. But I did issue an executive order prohibiting any types of discrimination based on sexual orientation." Once HB2 became law, North Carolina faced a flood of boycotts and millions of dollars in lost revenue. Mayors and governors from other states even barred their employees from attending functions in North Carolina. The NBA moved its All-Star game from Charlotte, and major film companies refused to shoot here. McCrory was excoriated daily for signing a law that he didn't seek, didn't write and tried to prevent. Even so, the gubernatorial race was still tight, but only because of HB2 and the perception that Cooper was a champion of transgender rights. In July, a bipartisan deal was in the works that would have removed enough controversial language from HB2 to end some of the boycotts. It was endorsed by almost every House Republican and 10 House Democrats and was on the way to being passed. But according to a report by WBTV's Nick Ochsner, one man torpedoed the erstwhile repeal of HB2. A source involved with the negotiations told Ochsner, “We started losing Democrats. We were told Cooper was making personal phone calls to the 10 Democratic members, saying if they wanted to be on the team in November, they needed to vote against the bill."

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The WBTV report should have ended Cooper's bid for governor. Instead, he ran hundreds of disingenuous TV ads in which he promised to repeal HB2. The scam worked. Cooper defeated McCrory by about 10,000 votes, and HB2 was cited as the reason for his narrow victory. Fast forward to last week when Gov. Cooper signed HB 142 into law. The so-called repeal of HB2 was rushed through the General Assembly in response to a threat by the NCAA to boycott North Carolina for the next two decades. The hypocritical sports body had given us until April 1 to act, or else. The problem is that HB142 is not a repeal of HB2. Instead, it only restores the status quo and prohibits localities from enacting their own bathroom ordinances until the year 2020, by which time, the courts will have ruled on the legal standing of gender identity as an orientation equal to that of biological gender. Cooper's HB2 replacement bill is exactly what McCrory had advocated. Cooper is now coming under fire from the same groups who once excoriated McCrory. They mistakenly thought McCrory created HB2 and Cooper would thoroughly repeal it. Four years from now, I hope voters will remember what really happened with HB2 and who was really responsible for stirring up a faux crisis that did a lot of damage. I also hope they'll remember who could have prevented HB2, and then deliberately blocked an effort to repeal it, just so he could get elected. By supporting the Charlotte bathroom ordinance and helping to keep HB2 alive for political purposes, Roy Cooper is like a man who yelled "fire," then refused to help extinguish the flames with one hand, while fanning them with the other. Pat McCrory deserved another term as governor, and because of HB142, he might still get it. Jim Longworth writes for the Kernersville News and hosts “Triad Today” on abc45 in WinstonSalem.

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just woke up from a nap during an April 1 staff meeting. I dreamed of picking up a newspaper and reading about how the world had gone to hell. Yep, sounds Justin Vick like real life, but there were slight differences. What follows are news stories that appeared to me in my dream. They aren’t true, unless I am in a dream now and what I perceived to be a dream is actually real life. I need coffee.

Zombies attack protestors

CHARLOTTE – Inundated with protestors interrupting meetings, Charlotte leaders recently dispersed a dozen zombies into a rowdy crowd. The chamber was picked apart within minutes. Protestors who weren’t devoured became zombies; however, leaders didn’t feel threatened. Like their human counterparts, the zombie protestors were all bark and no bite.

HB2 compromise goes extreme

RALEIGH – Responding to criticism that the repeal of House Bill 2 wasn’t good enough, area Republicans have launched a campaign to bulldoze public buildings. No buildings. No bathrooms. “The government should not be in the business of providing that kind of relief anyway,” said a high-ranking Republican. “Can I use your restroom?”

Weekly tweaks distribution

CHARLOTTE – The South Charlotte Weekly will begin customizing the newspaper to reflect the political leanings of neighborhoods. The newspaper is rolling out this bold new strategy, aware that people in this fast-moving society have no time for opposing points of view. Starting April 1, residents registered as Republicans will receive the South Charlotte Republican Weekly. Those registered as Democrats will get the South Charlotte Democratic Weekly. Those not registered to either party will only get the crossword puzzle.

Matthews creating wall of trees

MATTHEWS – Matthews leaders plan to follow President Donald Trump’s lead in building a wall surrounding the town – only this wall will consist of dense tree buffers. The effort not only prevents Union County traffic from clogging Matthews roads, but also keeps out Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and its redistricting plans. Matthews leaders are still divided on the type of trees they should use. One commissioner with an affinity for redwoods and sequoias has initiated a filibuster. Justin Vick is managing editor of South Charlotte Weekly.

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News Briefs Building starts at Rea Farms CHARLOTTE – Construction is underway at Rea Farms, the mixed-use community at Providence and Ardrey Kell roads. The community will feature office space, luxury apartments, single-family homes and townhomes, a retail village, fitness center and school. Life Time Fitness is midway through construction of its 200,000-square-foot athletic center, which will include an indoor and outdoor aquatic center, tennis complex, salon and spa and healthy café. Life Time expects to complete the center during the fourth quarter of this year. Woodfield Investments recently started construction on its 455-unit luxury apartment community. The Links at Rea Farms, where the first units are expected to deliver in early 2018. Construction is expected to begin this summer on a new, 76,000-square-foot Harris Teeter that will anchor 210,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Store will replace an existing Harris Teeter at the Rea Village. Greystar plans to start construction in August on a five-story, 171-unit senior living community. Built for residents age 55 and over, Overture Providence will feature 12,000 square feet of resortstyle amenity space plus a concierge and activities director. The first units are expected to deliver in late 2018.

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Mission wins seed money CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Rescue Mission plans to renovate the former Rebound campus thrift store into a coffee shop and full-service restaurant, Café Rescue. The idea placed third at Social Venture Partner’s SEED20 OnStage pitch competition, earning the mission $7,500 to carry out plans to convert the nearly 100-year-old building into this new concept. The charity provides Christian-based recovery programs that help residents achieve long-term sobriety, employment, stable housing and healthy relationships. “Our vision for our graduates is so much bigger than the goal of being clean and sober,” Executive Director Rev. Tony Marciano said. “Café Rescue will be the vehicle to equip them with the life skills they never learned, but so desperately need, to break the cycle of poverty – a chance to be a tenant with a dream of being homeowner, an employee with a dream of becoming business owners.” Email Kristin Blinson, development director, at Kristin.Blinson@charlotterescuemission.org to get involved in the planning process. Visit www. charlotterescuemission.org or call 704-333-HOPE for details.

Hams needed for lunch CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Rescue Mission is collecting canned ham through April 14 to help those in need have a holiday meal to remember. The mission serves lunch to more than 250 hungry neighbors each Easter Sunday. “These donations create more than a hot lunch on a cafeteria tray,” said the Rev. Tony Marciano, executive director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. “They are the main course for a seated meal amongst family that serves as the foundation of holiday memories that will last a lifetime.” Drop off donations at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, located at Cedar and West First streets.

Reception raises money for foreign exchange scholarships CHARLOTTE – Mayor Jennifer Roberts told a

crowd of nearly 200 people that understanding different languages and cultures helps people understand we all have the same shared humanity. Roberts spoke at a reception to raise money for the AFS Greater Charlotte, a foreign exchange program. Red Ventures, PNC Bank and Wells Fargo sponsored the event Friday, March 31, at the Levine Museum of the New South. Former U.S. Ambassador to Slovenia Thomas Robertson said the experience of living and studying in foreign countries is life-changing. The event comes at a critical time as student exchange programs face federal budget cuts. The money raised Friday will go toward scholarships for area high school students to study in foreign countries. Through AFS, more than a dozen foreign students study in the Charlotte area high schools, including Myers Park, Charlotte Country Day, Providence and South Mecklenburg. AFS Greater Charlotte is looking for host families for the 2017-18 school year. Email Carrie Nelson at carrie.nelson@afsusa. org or visit www.afsusa.org/team/greater-char lotte/ for details.

Daly nearly wins age group at Drive, Chip and Putt AUGUSTA, Ga. – Clinton Daly placed second among boys ages 12 and 13 at the fourth annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals held Sunday, April 2, at Augusta National Golf Club. The event was broadcast live on Golf Channel. The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is a free, nationwide youth golf development program open to boys and girls, ages 7-15, in four age categories.

WBTV anchor to speak at newcomers luncheon CHARLOTTE – WBTV news anchor Brigida Mack will speak at the next Charlotte Newcomers Club luncheon. The luncheon starts at noon April 20 at Cedarwood Country Club, 4100 Pineville-Matthews Road. The social hour begins at 11:30 a.m. Reservations of $20 are due by April 13. Send checks payable to NFC to E. Stakas, 316 Deerwood Court, Waxhaw, NC 28173-7559. Call 479-899-3509 for details.

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Board makes minimal student boundary progress CMS says public can expect recommendations later this month

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CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board still hasn’t made much headway with its student assignment plan, but staff says the real suggestions will come later this month. CMS has started to tackle the district’s 138 school boundaries and how the district will determine which boundaries need to be adjusted, leading to unrest in the south as parents try to guess where their children will be going in 2018. But staff says parents will have a preliminary answer soon with some recommendations later this month, but they were hoping for more direction from the board. Assistant Superintendent of School Options Akeshia Craven-Howell presented criteria staff will use to select boundary changes based on the goals and guiding principles the board passed last year, including the level of socioeconomic isolation, building utilization, school-to-home proximity and the number of split feeds. Staff also plans to use other criteria, such as site limitations like for mobile units or impacts from bonds. Those criteria will give each school a ranking and the staff will make recommendations based

on those. Staff plans to weigh the criteria equally, but some board members questioned if some measures should be weighted more than others. Craven-Howell presented an example that demonstrated weighing any of the criteria wouldn’t change a school’s ranking significantly. District 1 member Rhonda Lennon suggested following the community survey results, which would give proximity the highest weight. “So, if we’re going to weigh anything, we should rank (close proximity goals) the highest because that really shows that we’re listening to our constituents, which is our taxpayers, who funds us directly,� Lennon said. “It’s their money that comes to us through the government.� Ericka Ellis-Stewart questioned why SES isolation doesn’t specifically identify schools with high concentrations of poverty, but simply the percentage of students in the income bracket with the highest number of students, when the board’s goals are to break up high concentrations of poverty. “We’d need to look at all schools that are not SES-diverse,� Craven-Howell said. “We cannot address schools with high concentrations of poverty in a vacuum.�

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Craven-Howell added staff would use a second set of data and criteria as means to go deeper into research before making boundary recommendations. Some board members weren’t convinced the boundary process would garner the results the board anticipates. “If we’re not doing anything to break up concentrations of poverty, then what are we doing?� Chair Mary McCray asked. “We need to tell you what needs to be done and I don’t think we have a clear grasp of what needs to be done. “The children we need to touch are those who are in schools with 85 or 80 percent or more in poverty. We can’t change their neighborhoods. We can’t change the situations that they live it, but we can give them educational opportunities and that’s what we should be doing.� CMS has more than 60 schools that are considered to have high concentrations of poverty. Superintendent Ann Clark clarified that the criteria presented doesn’t ignore high concentrations of poverty, but rather identifies what schools need to be looked at to improve distribution. For example, Matthews Elementary School has a somewhat even SES distribu-

tion, while Providence Spring Elementary has 99.78 percent of students who have high SES. The formula would push Providence Spring higher than Matthews for that criterion because it’s furthest away from the board’s goals. District 6 member Paul Bailey said the majority of schools that are most diversified are in his district. According to CMS data, the majority of District 6 schools have SES distribution between two levels, but not all three and with some schools having close to no low-income students. Bailey said he feels the board needs to recognize there won’t be an “overnightâ€? fix and suggested going to each failing school and finding out the “root causeâ€? of its fallacies. “Each one is unique and has its own issues. We can’t lump it into one thing,â€? he said. Clark said staff would move forward with forming recommendations, but did not say how many suggestions would be made; however, she didn’t expect 138 recommendations. “Let’s get some proposals out there so this community will quit wondering what’s going on and can move on,â€? Lennon said. â€œâ€Ś They need to know where their kids are going the year after next.â€?

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Summer Camps

Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art welcomes new location Franchisee plans launch of children’s art, creativity programs STERLING, Va. – Michelle de Beus has launched an Abrakadoodle franchise in south Charlotte, bringing with it a creative mobile-art program for children and adults. de Beus moved to the Charlotte area a few years ago and has a passion for art, children and education. She will establish a wide range of art programs, including visual arts classes, camps, workshops, in-school field trips, special events and arty parties delivered at schools, community centers and other sites that serve children. Projects dabble in painting, sculpting, drawing, mosaics, collage, stamping, anime, paper and fabric art. Abrakadoodle also offers creative art programs and social art parties and events through its Art Splash program, designed specifically for adults. Abrakadoodle South Charlotte will serve communities like Ballantyne, Marvin, Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington and Wesley Chapel. “We are pleased to welcome Michelle to our award-winning Abrakadoodle franchise system,” said Rosemarie Hartnett, president and co-founder of Abrakadoodle. “She brings an impressive educational and

business background, which along with her genuine passion for education and the arts, will help her to build a strong program to serve Charlotte.” With a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, an MBA and a master’s degree in project management, de Beus plans to use her business experience and educational background to benefit a strong, community-centered business. She has worked as a preschool teacher, in hospitality and most recently in project management within the insurance industry. A downsizing prompted her to explore franchising. de Beus wanted to spend more time with her 10-year-old daughter, which contributed to her decision to pursue the franchise. “As an artsy type person with a strong background and belief in education, Abrakadoodle sparked that special interest in me,” de Beus said.

Want to learn more? Abrakadoodle-South Charlotte is hiring teachers. If you enjoy art and working with children, email Michelle de Beus at mde beus@abrakadoodle.com to ask about employment opportunities. To learn more about creative art programs or to bring Abrakadoodle classes and activities to your location, visit www.abrakadoodle.com/ncsouth-charlotte/ or call 704-684-4799.

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Charlotte Prep offers fun learning experience at Camp Prep CHARLOTTE – Registration is open for Camp Prep at Charlotte Preparatory School. Camp Prep is a day-camp program offered each summer for rising kindergarten through rising seventh-grade children. Campers experience enriching activities and quality learning experiences that create memorable moments of creative play and imaginative exploration. Each week features a different theme: • June 12-16: Tech Savvy • June 19-23: The Inventor’s Lab • June 26-30: Galactic Explorations: May the Force Be with You • July 10-14: Camp Prep’s Got Talent • July 17-21: Movie Makers • July 24-28: Passports and Possibilities • July 31-Aug. 4: Wizards, Wands, and Potions • Aug. 7-11: Splash Ground Water Fun Register at www.charlotteprep.org/summer. The cost of $350 per week includes morning and after care (7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.), Friday pizza, admittance to Rama Swim and Racquet Club, and a tie-dye Camp Prep T-shirt. Charlotte Preparatory School is a private independent pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade college-preparatory institution. It attracts approximately 350 students from throughout the Charlotte region.

Church offers music camp for disabled children MINT HILL – Mint Hill Presbyterian Church will host a music camp for those affected by disabilities. The camp takes place June 26 to 30, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the church, located at 8528 Brief Road. Registration is free, but space is limited. Call 704-545-5199 for details.

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Summer Camps

Summer Camp Directory Here’s a listing of popular summer camp venues, as well as where they are headquartered and can be reached online. Know of others? Email justin@cmgweekly.com to be included in our online archive.

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Ballantyne School of Music

Junior June 26-29, 2017 June 26-29, 2017 July 24-28, 2017 Residential Camp For more information on camp Charlotte Hornets

11318 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. www.ballantyneschoolofmusic.com.

333 E. Trade St., Charlotte. www.nba.com/hornets.

Abrakadoodle

Charlotte Eagles

Various locations. www.abrakadoodle.com.

1020 Crews Road North, Matthews. www.charlotteeagles.com.

Calvary Church 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. www.calvarychurch.com.

Camp Canaan 3111 Sand Island Road, Rock Hill. www.campcanaan.org.

Camp Invention Various locations. www.campinvention.org.

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schedules, training and discoun www.davidsonsoccerschool.com email info@davidsonsoccerscho

Davidson Soccer School is a privately run sports camp, and is not operated by or through Davidson College. The Camp is not sponsored, controlled, or supervised by Davidson College, but rather is under the sole The Camp is not sponsored, controlled, or supervised by Davidson sponsorship and supervision of the Camp Director, Adam Denton. College, but rather is under the sole sponsorship and supervision of the Camp Director, Adam Denton.

Check out our website for Charlotte Country DayBird School Register Discounts! Early 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte. www.charlottecountryday.org.

Davidson Soccer School is a privately run sports camp, and is not operated by or through Davidson Co The Camp is not sponsored, controlled, or supervised by Davidson College, but rather is under the sol Charlotte Fencing Academy 1500 W. Morehead St., Charlotte. sponsorship and supervision of the Camp Director, Adam Denton. www.charlottefencing.com.

Charlotte History Museum

2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte. www.carmelpresbyterian.org.

3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte. www.charlottemuseum.org.

Carolina Aviation Museum

Charlotte Latin School

4672 First Flight Drive, Charlotte. www.carolinasaviation.org.

9502 Providence Road, Charlotte. www.charlottelatin.org.

Caroline Calouche

Charlotte Preparatory School

9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte. www.carolinecalouche.org.

212 Boyce Road, Charlotte. www.charlotteprep.org.

Carolina Courts

Charlotte Soccer Academy

240 Chestnut Pkwy, Indian Trail. www.carolinacourts.com.

901 Sam Newel Road, Matthews. www.csacamps.com.

Carolina Dance Capital

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

12210 Copper Way, Charlotte. www.carolinadancecapital.com.

2104 South Blvd., Charlotte. www.chefalyssaskitchen.com.

Carolina Flipz

Children of Faith Preschool

11812 Carolina Place Pkwy., Pineville. www.carolinaflipz.com.

3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail. www.childrenoffaithpreschool.org.

Carolina Voices

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

1900 Queens Road, Charlotte. www.carolinavoices.org.

300 E. 7th St, Charlotte. www.ctcharlotte.org.

Cedarhill Farm

Christ Church Charlotte

2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road. www.cedarhillfarminc.com.

1412 Providence Road, Charlotte. www.christchurchcharlotte.org.

Central Piedmont Community College

Christ the King Church

1201 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte. www.cpcc.edu.

13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. www.ctkcharlotte.org.

Charlotte 49ers

City of Monroe

9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte. www.charlotte49ers.com.

300 W. Crowell St., Monroe. www.monroenc.org.

Charlotte Academy of Music

CLT Bike Camp

15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews. www.charlotteacademyofmusic.com.

321 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte. www.cltbikecamp.org.

701 N. Tryon St. Charlotte. www.charlotteballet.org.

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Summer Camps Discovery Place Kids

Extreme Ice Center

First Baptist Church Monroe

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105 Gilead Road, Huntersville. www.kids.discoveryplace.org/huntersville.

4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. www.xicenter.com.

109 Morrow Ave., Monroe. www.monroefirstbaptist.org.

Community School of the Arts

Engineering for Kids (Ballantyne)

Faith United Methodist

First Baptist Church of Weddington

8183 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte. www.engineeringforkids.net.

3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail. www.faithisalive.org.

348 Providence Road S., Weddington. www.fbcw.com.

Directory 345 S. College St., Charlotte. www.csarts.org.

COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd)

First Presbyterian Church of Monroe

226 W. John St., Matthews. www.coskidsmatthews.org.

302 e. Windsor St., Monroe. www.fpcmonroenc.org.

Covenant Day School

Flour Power Cooking Studios

800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews. www.covenantday.org.

8438 Park Road, Charlotte. www.flourpowerstudios.com.

Dance Fever Charlotte

Goddard School (Ballantyne)

10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Charlotte. www.dancefevercharlotte.com.

13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte. www.goddardschool.com.

Davidson College

Goddard School (Indian Trail)

405 N. Main St, Davidson. www.davidson.edu.

1004 Harvest Red Road, Indian Trail. www.goddardschool.com.

Davidson Wildcats

Goddard School (Matthews)

405 N. Main St., Davidson. www.davidsonwildcats.com.

9631 Northeast Pkwy., Matthews. www.goddardschool.com.

Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte. www.nature.discoveryplace.org.

Providence Equestrian Camp 424 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road S., Waxhaw. www.providenceequestrian.com.

Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. www.science.discoveryplace.org.

Goddard School (Waxhaw) Charlotte Latin School offers a wide range of camps, including topics such as iPad photography, Italian cooking and underwater robots. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Latin School

1528 Providence Road S., Waxhaw. www.goddardschool.com.

Southeastern Gymnastics Engineering for Kids (Wesley Chapel)

First Baptist Church Indian Trail

6400 Weddington-Monroe Road, Matthews. www.engineeringforkids.net.

732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. www.fbcit.org.

13601 Providence Road, Weddington. www.southeasterngymnastics.com. (see Directory on page 11)

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Summer Camps Johnston YMCA

Kidz Art (Matthews)

Master O’s Black Belt World

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3025 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. www.ymcacharlotte.org/johnston.

7217 Tiraz Church Road, Waxhaw. www.matthews.kidzart.com.

17214 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte. www.masterotkd.com

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church

Justice Initiatives

Directory 3307 Rea Road, Charlotte. www.gspc.net.

P.O. Box 33545, Charlotte. www.justiceinitiatives.org.

Levine Jewish Community Center 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte. www.charlottejcc.org

Grace Lutheran Church 7000 Providence Road, Charlotte. www.grace-charlotte.org.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 W. McDowell St., Matthews. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

Matthews United Methodist Church 801 S. Trade St., Matthews. www.matthewsumc.org.

Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte. www.ymcacharlotte.org./harris.

McGee Entertainment Creative Southern Theater

Harris United Methodist Church

6620 Alexander Hall Drive, Charlotte www.creativesoutherntheater.com.

15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville. www.harrisonchurch.org.

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation

Hermon Baptist Church

5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte. www.charmeck.org.

9713 Lancaster Hwy., Waxhaw. www.hermonbaptist.org.

Metrolina Christian Academy

Historic Latta Plantation

732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. www.metrolinachristian.org.

5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. www.lattaplantation.org.

Miller Street Dance Academy

Horse Shadow Run Stables

11532 Providence Road, Charlotte. www.millerstreetdance.com.

3022 Miranda Road, Charlotte. www.horseshadowrun.com.

Indian Trail Presbyterian Church

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200 S. Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail. www.itpcusa.org.

Jami Masters School of Dance 530 Brandywine Road, Charlotte. www.jamimastersschoolofdance.com.

Kidz Art (Ballantyne) 4509 Alexander Valley Drive, Charlotte. www.ballantyne.kidzart.com.

Mad Science of Charlotte 810 Tyvola Road, Charlotte. www.centralcarolina.madscience.org.

Mint Hill Presbyterian Church 8528 Brief Road, Mint Hill. www.minthillpresbyterian.org.

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Education

Middle-schoolers top NCTC competition by Courtney Schultz courtney@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Many south Charlotte middle schools took home honors March 18 at the North Carolina Theater Competition Middle School Play Festival, including multiple superior ratings. Carmel Christian School “Miss Electricity” Excellence in Physical Characterization Excellence in Acting – Jacob Castles Excellence in Acting – Maddy Blong Excellence in Directing – Chester Shepherd Superior Rating Charlotte Christian School “The Internet is Distract…Oh Look a Kitten” Outstanding Achievement in Sound and Lighting Production – Abby Brandon Outstanding Achievement in Acting – Abigail Atwater Excellence in Acting – Brogan Hall Excellence in Acting – Chama Kabwe Excellence in Acting – Caden Erman Excellence in Ensemble Acting Superior Rating

Schools from all across the state came together to share their talents and celebrate their collective achievements. Students had 45 minutes to perform and received verbal and written feedback from industry experts. The following school earned awards:

Community House Middle School “The Struggles” Superior Rating Excellence in Directing – Dyanna Sorvillo Excellence in Ensemble Acting Excellence in Acting – Francesca Emanuel Outstanding Achievement in Stage Management/Direction – Sofia Miller Excellence in Costumes Jay M. Robinson Middle School “Bad Auditions for Bad Actors” Excellence in Comedic Timing Excellence in Acting – Aru Hopper Excellence in Acting – Logan G. Daitch Superior Rating “Diary of a Goose Girl” Excellence in Sound Design – Quinn Cole Excellence in Stage Management – Brianna Markwald and Brianna Baker

Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design – Aneliese Gerraughty Excellence in Acting – Kara Cushman Outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Acting Excellence in Directing – Stacey Boone Superior Rating Providence Day School “Jookalorum!” Superior Rating Excellence in Directing – Jamie Hutteman Excellence in Ensemble Acting Excellence in Acting – William Kirshbom Excellence in Acting – Ethan Paulk South Charlotte Middle School “15 Reasons Not to Be In a Play” Excellence in Staging Excellence in Acting – Sydney Devine Excellence in Acting – Roch Guertin

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attract more affluent and diverse young families from the south in hopes of bridging an economic gap in the area. CMS suggested three options to break-up the K-8 schools into individual elementary and middle schools. All three options turn Bruns into an elementary school. Each scenario provides a different formation for Druid Hills, including keeping it a K-8 school and making it an elementary or middle school. Each option comes with significant cost, ranging from $24 million to $45 million, with some of the funds coming from the 2013 school bond. The most costly plan would take two stages, with an additional $20 million needed by the time the final changes take place in the 2021-22 school year. This comes as CMS is already starting to evaluate school boundaries, with the intention to make schools more socioeconomically diverse. K-8 schools, such as Ashley Park and Walter G. Byers, lie adjacent to District 5 schools, including Eastover and Sedgefield elementary schools. CMS staff said they would weigh multiple criteria when making recommendations for boundary changes, including close proximity. CMS hasn’t made a decision on its plan for Pre-K-8 schools or new school boundaries, but new boundary suggestions are coming later this month.

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Work therapy helps fight addiction by Grant Baldwin

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CHARLOTTE – In his mid-forties, Kevin Brown was happy with what he had achieved. He had a house, car, boat and retirement savings via his job in the collections field. However, tragedy struck in a way that would leave him reeling for years to come. In November 2005, Brown’s mother passed away. Ninety days after her pass- Kevin Brown ing, his father was killed in car wreck. Brown buried his father on what would have been his mother’s birthday. While suffering a deep depression, he became involved with a woman whom introduced him to crack cocaine. His drug use began as recreational, allowing him to escape the pain of losing his parents. Addiction gripped him. “I spent the next two to three years destroying what had taken me 40 years to earn,” Brown said. He developed a $400 to $500 per day crack cocaine habit that led to him losing his job, car, house and retirement savings. After an arrest, he served 22 days in jail for an intent to distribute charge. The hole addiction had dug into his life was insurmountable. Or so it seemed.

The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center is located at 1023 Central Ave., Charlotte. Visit www.salvationarmycarolinas.org or call 704-332-1171 for details.

Charlie Brown, a once beneficiary at Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center who is now manager of the Bric-Brack sorting department. Grant Baldwin/SCW photo

Through a family members suggestion, Brown discovered the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. After a year of wavering, he decided to enter the drug and alcohol addiction program. “I was sick and tired of being sick and tired,” Brown said. The center offers a chance to live a normalized life while receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. During Brown’s

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time in the six-month program, he was given a work assignment during the day and attended Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous classes, relapse prevention classes, Bible study and counseling in the evening. All of this was provided while he was given three meals a day and a place to sleep in the 117bed center. The work-based nature of the program is a key component. It provides a sense of

accomplishment and self-worth as the beneficiaries see the effort they put in sustain the program. The five sponsor stores that depend upon the donation sorting and organizational work of the Adult Rehabilitation Center make the whole system function. The goal of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is to provide people with a lifestyle and level of accountability similar to what society would expect of them if they were self-sufficient. If a beneficiary is not quite ready to leave at the end of the program, they are allowed to stay for up to a year as long as they continue participating in the work day and classes. No one is kicked out if they are not ready to stand on their own feet. While it is not uncommon for beneficiaries to earn a permanent job at the facility, several graduates of the program are employed there. Brown started as a truck driver for the donation pickup service before becoming manager/supervisor over five Salvation Army stores. Brown is a tremendous success story from this program, but only one of many.

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The Weekly

Insurance businesses raise $1M for local charities

Business Briefs Novant Health gives $10,000 to Operation Walk Carolinas CHARLOTTE – A medical team made up of providers from three of Charlotte’s largest healthcare organizations received a $10,000 gift from Novant Health. The gift will help send Operation Walk Carolinas to Cuba in May to perform hip and knee joint replacements. Operation Walk, founded in 2016 by OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee surgeons Bryan Springer and Walter Beaver, will take its inaugural mission to Cuba with a team of nearly 40. With medical providers including surgeons, internists, physical therapists, floor nurses, scrub techs and more, they expect to perform upwards of 50 hip and knee replacements in five days. While in Cuba the medical providers of Operation Walk Carolinas will host in-services for physicians from across the country to teach them about advanced treatments and care.

Braun earns influential title CHARLOTTE – The Mecklenburg Times will recognize Nancy Braun at the 50 Most Influential Women Awards on May 19 at Hilton Charlotte Center City. Braun is founder and brokerin-charge of Showcase Realty LLC. She has 20 years of real estate experience under her belt, Braun specializing in luxury homes, re-

er Commercial MECA, recently facilitated Pop the Top Craft Beer Shop, leasing a South End location at 1750 Camden Road, Suite A, in Camden Gallery. Pop the Top, which will open a 1,250-squarefoot shop later this spring, will feature craft and regular local beers, regional non-alcoholic drinks (including one tap dedicated to kombucha and one for cider). It will partner with food truck, New Wrap Order, to stock premade wraps, locally made pimento cheese, dips, chips and hummus. Ketan and Kathy Patel own Pop the Top.

24 Foundation adds 2 to board

CHARLOTTE – Community Matters: Insurance Partners of Charlotte reached its “Million Dollar Milestone of Giving” at its sixth annual dodgeball tournament on Friday, March 24. Thirty-four teams together raised $75,000 for the opportunity to dip, duck, dive and dodge balls in the name of charity. This year’s partner was the Charlotte Rescue Mission. Photo courtesy of Community Matters: Insurance Partners of Charlotte location services, residential homes, investment properties and property management.

Garrett to lead housing agency RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Pat Garrett as vice chair of the board of directors of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. Garrett was president of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership for 23 years before retiring in 2013. She served as the first chair of the

North Carolina Housing Partnership, founding member of the North Carolina Housing Coalition and board member of the Atlanta Federal Home Loan Bank. She is secretary of the board of Aldersgate.

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Pop the Top opens in spring CHARLOTTE – Bryan Butler, of Coldwell Bank-

CHARLOTTE – 24 Foundation added Bryan McMillan and Justin Hage to its board of directors. McMillan became involved with 24 Foundation in 2008 with the arrival of the 24 Hours of Booty in Columbia, Md. He is managing partner of M&L Global Consultancy. Hage became involved with 24 Foundation in 2013 when he rode as a survivor with doctors and staff at IU Simon Cancer Center team. He works for the Bingham Greenebaum Doll law firm in Indianapolis, Ind.

David Weekley Homes earns Community Partnership Award CHARLOTTE – Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina presented David Weekley Homes with a Community Partnership Award during an appreciation luncheon March 23. The homebuilder was recognized for its work with the food bank during the company’s 10th annual Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive. It collected more than 67,000 pounds of food during the two-week drive. Companywide, David Weekley Homes collected 147,000 pounds of food.

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Barnes & Noble hosts a children’s storytime, featuring Drew Daywalt’s “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors.” Visit www. barnesandnoble.com for details. 11 a.m.; Aboretum, Carolina Place Mall and Morrison locations

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Easter Eggstravaganza

Carmel Presbyterian Church holds its annual Easter Eggstravaganza, featuring a short Easter story presentation, egg hunt, petting zoo and bouncy house. Families are invited to attend. Refreshments and lunch will be available. Bring a basket. Visit www. carmelpresbyterian.org for details. 11 a.m.; 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte

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Taylor Brown promotes his novel, “The River of Kings” at Park Road Books. The novel follows brothers kayaking the Altamaha River to spread their father’s ashes. Visit www. parkroadbooks.com or call 704-525-9239 for details. 2 to 4 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte

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The Charlotte Fine Art Gallery opens its latest exhibit, “Chance Encounters,” featuring the work of Linda Hutchinson. The Ohio painter believes images are most interesting when they communicate energy and emotion. The free exhibit will be displayed through April 29. Call 704-541-0741 or visit www.CharlotteFineArt.com for details. 5 to 8 p.m.; 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte

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Village Emporium hosts a sidewalk sale with Easter and spring décor. Visit www. villageemporiumcharlotte.com or call 704849-8225 for details. All day; 1615 Sardis Road N., Charlotte

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Kelly Spence Cain and Sandi Huddleston-Edwards talk about their book, “A Stranger to Myself: A Journey of Faith and Family” at Park Road Books. Visit www.park roadbooks.com or call 704-525-9239 for details. 2 to 4 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte

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The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas hosts a blood drive. Call 704-9724700 or visit www.cbcc.us to register of get more details. Donors get free ticket voucher. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Stonecrest Community Blood Drive, 7825 Rea Road, Charlotte

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Children’s Storytime

Barnes & Noble hosts a Monday Morning Storytime, featuring Ross Burach’s “I Am Not a Chair.” Visit www.barnesandnoble. com or call 704-544-9985 for details. 10:30 a.m.; Carolina Place Mall, 11025 Carolina Place, Pineville

10 Lego Program

Children, 5 to 11 years old, learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building and geometry while using Lego building blocks. Call 704-416-4800 opt. 4 for details. 2 p.m.; Independence Regional Branch, 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte

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Developed by the AARP Foundation and Charles Schwabb Foundation, this series helps people make objective assessments, set appropriate goals and establish habits and behavior that will help them thrive. Registration is required by calling 704-416-6600, option #4 or visiting www.cmlibrary.org/cal endar 2 p.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte

15 12 toEaster Tea The Ballantyne hosts Easter Tea. Enjoy a special menu with the option to add Yellow Bubbles Champagne for $8 or a Lemon Chiffon-inspired Cocktail for $10. The cost is $45 for adults and $25 for children ages 5-12 (excluding tax and tip). Reservations are required by calling 704-248-4100. 1 to 4 p.m.; 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte

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Robert Morgan talks about his novel, “Chasing the North Star” at Park Road Books. The novel follows a slave who fled a plantation on his 18th birthday. Visit www.parkroadbooks. com or call 704-525-9239 for details. 7 to 8:30 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte

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15 Brewing Presentation

The Matthews Branch gives a N.C. Science Festival presentation on the science of brewing. Local brewmasters will discuss how to make beer and kombucha. Samples of kombucha will be provided. The program is intended for adults. Call 704-416-5000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for details. 3 p.m.; Matthews Branch Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

16 Easter Brunch

The Ballantyne offers an Easter Brunch with live entertainment, giveaways and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The brunch includes fresh salads, decorative displays, seasonal entrées, breakfast items, carving station and desserts. The event costs $85 for adults, $35 for children 5 to 12 years old and free for children 4 years old and younger (tax and 23 percent service charge not included). Call 704-248-4100 for reservations. Visit www. theballantynehotel.com for details. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte

21 Wine tasting

The Gallery Restaurant offers the Portugal vs. The States Wine Tasting, featuring Certified wine specialist Ryan Gilbert and Sommelier Juan Fernandez will lead a sideby-side blind comparison of four styles of wines from each country. It costs $55 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Call 704-248-4100 for reservations. Visit www.theballantyneho tel.com for details. 6:30 p.m. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte

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Learn to eliminate your acid reflux for good. Attend this free dinner and learn about the true underlying cause of your acid reflux. Dr. Michael Smith will teach you about your digestion and how those pills you may be taking are actually making things worse. Imagine no longer having to experience the burning and discomfort or having to take expensive and potentially harmful medications. It’s time you cure your acid reflux!

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South Charlotte Weekly’s 2017 girls’ basketball Super Team

Player of the Year

JANELLE BAILEY Providence Day

KENNEDY BOYD Providence Day

A’LEA GILBERT South Meck

Boyd, a dynamic floor general and steadying force, was integral to the Chargers’ success. The junior point guard, who claims multiple Division I scholarship offers, stepped up as a scorer, distributor and defender. She averaged 12 points, four assists and two steals per game this season. Boyd was named to the NCISAA 3A all-state team.

Gilbert comes from a family of football stars, but she’s carved a path on the hardwood. For the second year in a row the junior forward emerged as South Meck’s anchor in the post. She averaged 14 points and nine rebounds per game, which earned her all-conference and all-district status.

DENIYAH LUTZ Ardrey Kell

CLAUDIA DICKEY Charlotte Latin

Lutz frustrated opponents with her ability to affect games in many ways. The junior guard averaged 15.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.5 steals per game. Lutz was named So. Meck 8 Conference Player of the Year. She also received all-district recognition and team MVP honors.

Dickey, a talented two-sport athlete, who is committed to play soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels, gave Latin stellar production at point guard. The junior floor general, who recorded a triple-double in the first round of the state playoffs and eight double-double performances this season, averaged 16 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals per game. She made the NCISAA 3A all-state team.

Second Team Journey Muhammad Ardrey Kell D’Shara Booker Ardrey Kell Kennedy Grier Charlotte Country Day Grace Gach Charlotte Country Day Andi Levitz Providence Day McKenna Haire Myers Park Kianna Funderburk Myers Park

Bailey was a tower of dominance during her high school career. The 6-foot-3 forward/center, who signed with North Carolina, averaged 23 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals pergame as a senior this season. She eclipsed the 2,000-point and 1,000rebound barriers for her career. Bailey, a four-time state champion, was named to the NCISAA 3A all-state team for the fourth time and starred in the McDonald’s AllAmerican Game.

LORELEI ROPER Charlotte Catholic Roper was a difficult matchup for opponents, because she scored, rebounded and protected the rim. The junior forward, who was a sure doubledouble on a nightly basis, averaged 14.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game. She was named team MVP and earned all-conference recognition. Roper is receiving interest from Wofford, Gardner-Webb, Radford, Appalachian State and Pennsylvania.

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Myers Park’s football program picked up a significant addition when former Ardrey Kell head coach Joe Evans joined Scott Chadwick’s coaching staff. Chadwick will continue to oversee the operation of the Mustangs’ offense, but said Evans will work with assistant head coach Mark Harman to control and implement their run game. That will take a load off Chadwick’s shoulders since Myers Park will be breaking in a new quarterback. “I was all for it,” Chadwick said. “From a football standpoint, Joe brings a guy that’s been very successful as an assistant and as a head coach. He certainly makes our program better. “From a personality standpoint, the relationship I have with Joe and Joe has with Harman, he’s going to fit in with our staff. When you put that all together it was a really good fit.” Evans, who resigned from Ardrey Kell on Jan. 18 after guiding the Knights to a 13-12 (8-6 So. Meck 8) record and two state playoff appearances during his tenure, is eager to join Chadwick and the Mustangs, which is a program on the rise after going 11-2 (5-1 Southwestern 4A) and reaching the second round of the state playoffs. “Coach Chadwick’s got a great thing going over there,” Evans said. “I’m just there to help the kids and help any way I can. Scott’s a close friend of mine. He’s good people to work for and hopefully we can keep that thing rolling. “He just wanted me to be an extra set of eyes for him in the press box and help do game-planning stuff with him, help put even more points on the board, but he’s pretty good about putting points on the board.” Evans has been in coaching for 15 years, jumping into the profession immediately after he graduated from Appalachian State.

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Evans played high school football at West Meck, where he spent his first three years at quarterback before he switched to wide receiver, safety, kicker and punter as The a senior. He was an all-con- addition of ference and all-county player Joe Evans to Park’s from his spot at wide receiv- Myers coaching er. Evans jokes he was out of staff should position his first three years. enhance what He started his coaching was already explosive career as an assistant at West an offense the Meck under Rocky White for past two five years. Evans said White, seasons. who is the head coach at Photo courtesy South Meck, is a close friend of Joe Evans and mentor. When Evans’s wife got pregnant with their son he went to Northeast Middle School, where he served as the head coach for three years. He then moved on to Independence for the next five seasons. Evans spent three of those as an assistant and his last two as the Patriots’ head coach before he took the helm at Ardrey Kell. Evans has a high school career coaching record of 33-18, all of his teams have reached the postseason and Independence won the Southwestern 4A Conference championship in 2014 under his watch. He doesn’t see the transition from being a head coach to an assistant coaching role as a demotion. Instead, Evans sees it as a learning opportunity to help him become a better coach for the kids he coaches and blessing that will free him up to spend more time with his family. “It will be a good opportunity to take a step back and see it from a different perspective,” Evans said. “I’ve got a 9-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. I’ve missed a lot over the past four years.” Evans said his son, Brody, is excited about being Myers Park’s ball boy on Friday nights in the fall.

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Kevin Glossner replaced Randy Belk as Charlotte Catholic’s head baseball coach after serving as an assistant coach the last seven seasons. He had big shoes to fill. Glossner took the helm following Randy Belk’s decision to step down after 38 seasons as the Cougars’ skipper. The transition appears to have been relatively seamless. Belk built Catholic into a perennial power, and Glossner has sustained the program’s high level of success during year one of his tenure. Catholic has jumped out to an impressive 10-4 (9-1 So. Meck 8) start to the season under Glossner’s guidance, and the Cougars are just a half game back from the top spot in the conference standings. Senior shortstop Al Womack (.564 batting

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