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BeachFest

Oscar Drive cracks open development dilemma

returning to downtown Matthews

by Crystal O'Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Photo courtesy of Lee Anne Moore

Festival to feature inaugural Cruisin’ Car Show, 5K to support Habitat Matthews

by Josh Whitener editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Area residents won’t have to drive threeand-a-half hours to visit the beach this weekend – the beach is coming to them.

The seventh annual BeachFest Matthews will return Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, with Friday’s activities running from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturday’s festivities taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Events take place in historic downtown Matthews and at Stumptown Park, located at 120 S. Trade St.

The festival, which traditionally has taken place the last weekend in April, was moved to May this year. Lee Anne Moore, special events manager for Matthews, said there was some initial apprehension about hosting the event during Mother’s Day weekend, but she said the town is excited to offer a unique way for families to celebrate the holiday.

“A lot of people say (the catch phrase), ‘This is not your mama’s this, this is not your mama’s that.’ We’ve been walking around saying, ‘This is your mama’s BeachFest; this is your mama’s car show,’” Moore said. “It’s a good way for

MATTHEWS – Scott and Leslie Page step over cracks and walk around a large orange construction barrel covering a sinkhole, near the sidewalk at the entrance to Forest Brook Estates.

“It’s a safety hazard,” said Leslie Page.

“We’ve got a lot of kids and pets on this road – it’s dangerous.”

The Pages moved to the 19-home neighborhood in 2011. Scott Page said they were told when they moved that the road would be fixed, but four years later, the problem is worse. “(Developer) Tom Stevens (of Valley Development Inc.) turned over the HOA (homeowners association) with the promise that the roads would get fixed,” he said. “Why stick the homeowners with the problem?”

That unanswered question has left homeowners with no choice but to petition the town to draft a special assessment in order to resolve the problem.

Kerry Lamson, HOA president, presented town engineer CJ O’Neill with a petition for a special assessment of Oscar Drive on April 7.

The petition includes 80 percent of the homeowners’ signatures and two exceptions. The HOA asked the town to make exceptions for homeowners to reconvene about costs before construction if final bid costs exceed 110 percent of the town’s final assessment, and to allow the homeowners to split their cost

(see BeachFest on page 11) (see Oscar Drive on page 4)

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Children’s Home Society helps local families, children

by Crystal O’Gorman crystal@matthewsminthillweekly.com

Four hundred people celebrated the work of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHSNC) to support adoption and foster care at the nonprofit’s “A Place to Call Home Luncheon” on Thursday, April 30, at the Westin in uptown Charlotte.

CHSNC was founded in 1902 and supports more than 20,000 North Carolina children and families through adoption, foster care, parenting education, teen pregnancy prevention and family preservation programs.

Matthews resident Mary Ellen Randall, a development associate at CHSNC, said the annual luncheon gives the nonprofit the opportunity to raise money to support more families and children in 10 cities across North Carolina.

“This event is a celebration of families, recognition of what the problem is and how to solve it and an appreciation for all families, regardless of how they are shaped,” Randall said.

Randall found her passion for helping foster children through her own personal experiences. She learned at 17 years old she was adopted and has never been able to find out about her birth family.

“My passion for helping these

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children grew out of a need to know my story,” she said.

Randall believes it takes a grassroots effort to give these children a second chance at life.

“It all comes back to family,” she said. “If we give a child a family, we give them the opportunity to break the cycles of abuse.”

The event’s guest speaker was television actress Victoria Rowell, who starred in “The Young and the Restless” and “Diagnosis Murder.” Rowell has a personal connection to foster care, as she grew up in the foster system in Maine. Her New York Times bestseller, “The Women Who Raised Me,” chronicles how several women supported her through foster care and into New York City’s ballet and acting scene.

“I am honored to be a part of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, working to bring awareness to the 500,000 children nationwide that are in the foster system,” she said. “It’s important to me to be a voice for the voiceless and bring forth those stories that reflect the disenfranchised and underserved.

“In order to be a part of the solution, we have to start with children and the complexities that surround the family unit such as drugs, unemployment, poverty and lack of education.”

Rowell is passionate about helping families and children. She founded a nonprofit in California called Rowell Family Empowerment, which supports families and children with disabilities. She also continues to speak up for the rights of emancipated foster care children, and her own story will be included in an archive for National Endowment for the Arts 50th anniversary.

During her speech, Rowell urged listeners to start discussions about poverty, the lack of education and the pressures that arise because of tragic circumstances surrounding children’s upbringing.

“We have to give kids opportunities, give them the opportunity to fail before they succeed, just give them a chance,” she said. “It happened for me – 18 years of foster care is the cornerstone of my strength. We can continue to do that for these children.”

CHSNC President Brian Maness discussed the challenges facing foster care children in North Carolina. The number of foster care children has increased statewide by 25 percent, from 8,000 to 10,000 foster care children between 2014 and 2015.

“We estimate 1,100 will be reported this year, but the unfortunate part is we will only be able to help 15 percent of those children,” Maness said.

Eric Thomas, chief meteorologist at WBTV, talked about his personal connection to adoption. He was adopted by a family friend at 5 days old and wants to pay it forward by raising awareness about CHSNC. “These kids have been through so much,” Thomas said. “… It takes the collective effort of many hands working together to give these kids the opportunity for a happy life.”

Thomas was a guest speaker at their luncheon last year, where he discussed how his 18-year-old birth mother gave him up for adoption because of the stigma surrounding unplanned pregnancy in the 1960s. He added he doesn't blame his mother for her actions.

“It was the ultimate expression of love – selfless and unconditional,” Thomas said.

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Oscar Drive in Forest Brook Estates shows signs of gradation damage, due to the lack of having a top coat of asphault and wear and tear on the base road for eight years. Oscar Drive in Forest Brook Estates shows signs of gradation damage, due to the lack of having a top coat of asphalt and wear and tear on the base road for eight years.

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of the project over an eight- to 10-year period loan with a conservative interest rate.

Lamson said the decision to take ownership of the problem comes after several years of back-and-forth conversations between the town and Stevens. “The attorney fees were coming out of the road bond, so we asked them to stop – don’t waste time and money, and let’s take a different approach,� he said.

The problem began with the recession in 2009, according to Lamson. Valley Development received permits to develop Forest Brook Estates in 2007. The company had a base road constructed and put down the required road bond to finish the work, once 80 percent of the properties were constructed.

Only four houses were built in the 20-lot subdivision between 2007 and 2010, as the recession hurt the housing market. The market eventually rebounded, and Bonterra Builders began building homes in the neighborhood.

Eighty percent of the lots were built by the end of 2012; however, the road conditions continued to deteriorate, said Lamson. “This street is over eight years old and has never been finished,� he said.

Lamson claimed the developer chose to default on the road bond and not complete the road, leaving the homeowners to pick up the bill. The town requires developers to put down a bond to finish the top coat of the road after 80 percent of the lots are developed.

The eight-year gap between the completion of the base road and the development of the required amount of homes wreaked havoc on the base road, leaving it in need of serious repairs before topping it off.

Currently, $49,000 sits in a road bond as the only means to cover more than $100,000 in repairs.

The HOA reached out to the Matthews Board of Commissioners for help assessing the damage. After the petition was accepted on April 7, commissioners heard comments from Lamson and Forest Brook Estates homeowner Chris Haley at the board’s April 13 meeting. “We are aware of it. I applaud you for taking the action so far,� Mayor Jim Taylor told Lamson at the meeting.

Commissioners discussed the Oscar Drive special assessment at their April 27 meeting and instructed town attorney Charles Buckley to draft a resolution in favor of the assessment. The board will vote to approve or deny the resolution on May 25. If the resolution is approved, the town will then set a public hearing where public works director Ralph Messara will discuss the cost and issues for the repairs.

Lamson said the estimated cost of repairs is $120,000, which includes an additional $9,700 to pay for the neighborhood streetlights – an amount he said Valley Development never paid to Duke Energy. “The HOA pays $350 per month to keep the lights on, until the town adopts Oscar Drive into (the) Matthews Street Plan,� he said.

The initial assessment, completed on March 24, estimated repair costs at $109,000. That assessment included 45, 1.5-foot curb and gutter repairs; 607, 1.5-foot curb and gutter replacements; 125, 5-foot sidewalk replacements; 19 storm drain structure point ups; three yard drain adjustments, four manhole adjustments, 3,585 square yards of full-depth reclamation and resurface; and one pipe repair. “The road has gotten so bad that a full reclamation of the road is required to get it up to the town’s required standards,� said Lawson.

Forest Brook Estates homeowners await the resolution on May 25 in hopes of an approval.

They hope to have Oscar Drive adopted into the Matthews Street Plan once the road is repaired, which they say will alleviate future maintenance and street light electricity costs for homeowners. “We cannot hold our children hostage to these bad street conditions,� Haley told commissioners on April 13. “We want our streets to look just like yours. We pay Matthews and Mecklenburg county taxes on our over $300,000 homes. “We love the street we live on – we just need your help.�

Valley Development, Inc., did not respond to phone calls by Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's press deadline.

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News Briefs Red Brick Partnership to launch First Thursdays this week

MATTHEWS – The Red Brick Partnership, the recently-formed downtown organization in Matthews, will host Education Editor Layout Editor the first in its series of monthly “First Courtney Schultz Erin KIrby Thursdays” on Thursday, May 7.

News Writers Art Director Nineteen businesses are currently Hannah Chronis Maria Hernandez planning to participate in First ThursRyan Pitkin A&E Editor days, which will offer food, drink and entertainment specials ranging from a Crystal O’Gorman Dee Grano block party to live music and discounts, Sports Writer Faith Columnist Ben Doster Rev. Tony Marciano according to a news release.

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MATTHEWS – Area resident Erin

Morgan recently opened Matthews-based business Morgan Esthetics, which provides skin care and hair removal services.

Morgan Esthetics uses Starpil’s Blue Film wax. Starpil, which originated in Spain, has been around for more than 25 years is used in more than 60 countries worldwide, according to a news release.

“The low melting point ensures a comfortable application with no burns due to heat, lifting of new skin layers or raw irritated after effects … (Blue Film) wax dries quickly and is removed easily,” read the release.

Morgan Esthetics serves clients by appointment only. Contact Morgan at 704-785-1236 or erin.mann88@gmail. com for more information.

Mint Hill Explorers collecting shoes for charity project

MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Police Department’s Explorers program is participating in the Shoebox Recycling charity project.

The project collects gently-used shoes for people in need across the globe, according to a news release. All types of shoes will be accepted, with the exception of ski boots, flip-flops, Crocs, heavy winter boots and any shoes with holes or needing repair.

People are encouraged to bring donations to the Mint Hill Police Department, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The department is located at 7151 Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

Church to offer a Mother’s Day service for grieving families

MATTHEWS – MorningStar Presbyterian Church will offer a “service of remembrance and hope” on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, from 5 to 5:45 p.m.

MorningStar began offering the service two years ago to provide an opportunity for prayer and encouragement for people who find Mother’s Day to be difficult.

“Individuals with memories of abuse, loss of children, infertility, miscarriages, as well as children lost to war and the criminal justice system, all are welcome, regardless of religion, or no religion,” the church said in a news release.

Dress is “casual to one’s comfort level,” the release said. Call 704-847-0684 for more information.

MorningStar Presbyterian is located at 13000 Idlewild Road.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns this weekend

The National Association of Letter Carriers will sponsor the 23rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9.

Stamp Out Hunger is the largest singleday food drive in the U.S. and collected 81,000 pounds of food in the greater Charlotte area last year, according to a news release.

Area Publix stores will deliver speciallyprinted grocery bags to homes in the greater Charlotte area prior to the day of the drive.

People are encouraged to fill the bags with nonperishables – such as canned meat, canned fruit, canned pasta and cereal – and leave the bags by the mailbox on Saturday to be collected by postal carriers.

Donations will be given to area nonprofits Loaves & Fishes and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, which will distribute the items to area families in need.

“The timing of this food drive is crucial ... heading into the summer, a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need,” read the release.

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Crime Blotter The following people were arrested between April 27 and May 3, according to the Matthews Police Department: • David Hillard, 10100 block of Northeast Parkway: Possession of marijuana. April 27 • Ronald Mullen, 12500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired. April 28 • Toby Smith, 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Larceny; simple assault. April 29 • Erica Baker, 4500 block of Castleton Road: Order for arrest. April 30

The following crimes were reported between April 27 and May 3, according to the Matthews Police Department:

Home/Business Break-Ins

• 2400 block of Rice Road: $800 Go-kart stolen from residence when home broken into, causing $300 in damage to door and garage window. April 27 • Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $3,000 lawn mower stolen when business broken into. May 2

Vehicle Break-Ins

• 10500 block of Idlewild Road: Purse with debit card, ID and $60 worth of prescription medicine stolen when vehicle broken into. April 29

Property Theft

• 1700 block of Shadow Forest Drive: $150

iPhone 4S stolen. April 27 • Old Navy, 10530 Northeast Pkwy.: $100 worth miscellaneous girls’ clothing stolen from business; simple assault. April 28 • Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $150 worth of miscellaneous products stolen from business; simple assault. April 29 • Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: $357 worth of miscellaneous products stolen from business. April 29 • Sleep Inn, 9900 Matthews Park Drive: $20,000 truck stolen, along with $24,665 worth of equipment, an assortment of tools and some appliances.

May 1 • Guided Hands Massage, 10931 E. Independence Blvd.: $350 in cash stolen from business.

May 2 • Pep Boys, 9415 E. Independence Blvd.: $200 worth of oxygen sensors stolen from business. May 2 • Hibachi Buffet & Grill, 9925 E. Independence

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• 1400 block of Crescent Lane: ATM fraud. April 28 • 700 block of Plantation Estates Drive: Attempt to obtain money or property by false pretense. April 29 • 1800 block of Windsor Square Drive: ATM fraud. May 1

Drugs

• 10100 block of Northeast Parkway: Possession of marijuana. April 27 • 1000 block of Kale Wood Drive: Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. April 29

Vandalism

• 1500 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $150 in damage to vehicle window in vandalism incident. April 28 • Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road: $40 in damage to town-owned infrastructure in vandalism incident. April 29 • 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: $150 damage to tail light of vehicle in vandalism incident. April 30 • 2100 block of Hadley Court: $150 in damage to vehicle window in vandalism incident. May 2 • 900 block of Country Place Drive: $600 in damage to rear windshield of vehicle in vandalism incident. May 2 • 1700 block of Chambers Drive: $1,000 in damage to hood of vehicle when vehicle keyed. May 2 • 2300 block of Johnson Lane: $500 in damage to vehicle in vandalism incident. May 3 • 200 block of South Trade Street: $1,000 in damage to town-owned rescue truck in vandalism incident. May 3

Miscellaneous

• 1900 block of Tanfield Drive: Harassment by electronic communication. May 1 • 1600 block of Windsor Square Drive: Simple assault. May 2

The following people were arrested between April 28 and May 4, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

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• Quantavius Devantaie Glenn, 9500 block of Hannon Road: Order for arrest (possession of marijuana). May 2 • Logan Reid Pitkin, 10500 block of Meadow Hollow Drive: Simple possession of marijuana. May 2 • Amber May Ross, 8000 block of Nelson Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. May 2 • Joshua David Griffin, 7900 block of Pinewood Circle: Order for arrest (probation violation).

May 2 • Daryl Lamont Livingston, 6300 block of Ellesmere Court: Warrant for arrest (possession/concealing weapons). May 2 • Edwin Morris Outel, 8300 block of Olde Stonegate Lane: Driving while license revoked; displaying fictitious registration plate; possession of drug paraphernalia. May 2 • Jonathan E Boykin, Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road: Larceny – shoplifting. May 2

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The following crimes were reported between April 28 and May 4, according to the Mint Hill Police Department:

Home/Business Break-ins

• 10300 block of Misty Moss Court: Watch, car key and house key, worth $353 total, stolen when home broken into. May 3

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• 5900 block of Windy Knoll Lane: Three vehicles broken into; nothing listed as stolen or damaged.

May 3 • 7600 block of Kuck Road: Tenor saxophone, bass clarinet and Coach sunglasses, worth $2,850 (see Blotter on page 8)

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total, stolen when vehicle broken into. May 4 • 5000 block of Sunset Hill Road: Vehicle broken into; nothing listed as stolen or damaged. May 4

Restaurant Scores The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following dining locations in Matthews and Mint Hill between April 27 and May 3.

Property Theft

• 10800 block of Fairview Road: Suspect opened a utility cabinet and stole $960 worth of utility batteries. April 28 28105 • 4500 block of Morris Park Drive: $20 registra• Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township tion plate stolen. April 29 Pkwy.

• 4000 block of Quail Ridge Drive: $100 worth

Deli/Starbucks – 99.5 of narcotics stolen from personal lock box. April 26 (reported April 30)

Juice bar – 99.5 • Food Lion, 6275 Wilson Grove Road: Box of

Meat and seafood – 99.5 • Kristopher’s Sports Bar and Grill, 250 beer stolen from business, then recovered. May 2 • 13600 block of Lake Bluff Drive: $200 push N. Trade St. – 95.5 lawn mower stolen. May 3 • Pizza Spiga, 3509 Matthews-Mint Hill • 7400 block of Cross Tie Court: $400, 9-millimeRoad – 97 ter semi-automatic handgun stolen. May 3 (reported

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Fraud • 740 Food Supermarket Meat Market, • 9700 block of Tufts Drive: Offender used vic7012 Albemarle Road – 93 • Hot Rods Café, 10102 Albemarle Road tim’s Social Security number to file taxes. April 28 •Wilco-Hess, 13354 Albemarle Road: ATM fraud.

– 95 May 4 • Publix, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

Deli and cheese – 98 Drugs

Meat market – 100 • 8000 block of Nelson Road: Possession of a

Seafood – 100 schedule II controlled substance. May 2 Vandalism About the grades • 9700 block of Truelight Church Road: $600 in Restaurants are given grades of A for scoring at least 90 percent, B for 80 to 89 percent and damage to irrigation system in vandalism incident.

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Home Sales in Matthews and Mint Hill A breakdown of recent home sales

Apr. 2015 Apr. 2014 93 $214,833

Homes Sold Average Sales Price

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Belle Meade 4109 Spring St. Apr. 7 10634 Knox Ave. Apr. 1

Brightmoor 1109 Sunnyview Circle Apr. 30 2305 Harefield Lane Apr. 30 2900 Treasure Hill Court Apr. 29 1501 Schuster Court Apr. 16

Brighton 1606 English Knoll Drive Apr. 29

Callaway Forest 3224 Longspur Drive Apr. 23

Castle Cliff 8826 Castle Cliff Drive Apr. 14

Creekwood 1201 Forest Wood Drive Apr. 23

Deerfield Creek 10911 Deerberry Court Apr. 30

Eastwood Forest 13914 Hardwood Place Apr. 17

Forest Brook Estates 3408 Oscar Drive Apr. 6

Glenwood Manor 3321 Fortis Lane Apr. 28 3724 Trappers Run Drive Apr. 27

Greygate South 808 Brightwood Lane Apr. 17

Grove Hall 7810 Grove Hall Ave. Apr. 9

Habersham 11125 Berkley Square Lane Apr. 28

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Address

Date sold

$349,000

2514 Ashby Woods Drive Apr. 6

Matthews Estates 822 Clearbrook Road Apr. 29 807 Clearbrook Road Apr. 15

Olde Creek 3425 Oak Tree Trail Apr. 15

Providence Reserve 5004 Helena Park Lane Apr. 24

Roxbury 11510 Chestnut Hill Drive Apr. 30

Sardis Forest 403 Neill Ridge Road Apr. 9 912 Black Oak Drive Apr. 1

Southwoods 1423 Sweetgum Lane Apr. 7

Thornblade 2934 Patten Hill Drive Apr. 16 1506 Ivy Bluff Way Apr. 2

Weddington Ridge 2314 Equestrian Drive Apr. 14

Windrow Estates 2413 Gold Cup Court Apr. 10

Wood Hollow 1509 Reid Harkey Road Apr. 28 1101 Reid Harkey Road Apr. 1

Wynchase 9630 Chanson Place Apr. 15

$264,920

Wyndmere 1508 Plum Ridge Court Apr. 7

$263,000 $285,000 $209,750 $198,000 $235,000 $248,000 $155,000 $138,000 $221,000 $172,000 $500,000 $29,000 $325,000 $143,800 $145,000

$160,000

sale price

Address

$210,000 $220,000 $180,000 $315,900 $440,000 $232,000 $205,000 $222,000 $190,000 $269,000 $219,950 $186,500 $150,000 $134,000 $240,000 $262,500

28227

Ashe Plantation 8200 Tinkerton Court Apr. 8

87 $178,548 Date sold

Belleglade 15018 Ockeechobee Court Apr. 24 14814 Belleglade Trail Apr. 6 15217 Kissimmee Lane Apr. 4

Birnam Woods 7815 Portia Place E. Apr. 17

Braewick 8812 Royal Scot Lane Apr. 1

Birghton Park 5828 Whitehawk Hill Road Apr. 9

Chesnut Lake 5110 Birchbark Lane Apr. 17 7306 Walnut Wood Drive Apr. 1

Cheval 13600 Castleford Drive Apr. 6

Cheverton 5222 Caradon Drive Apr. 15

Country Woods 5400 Country Woods Drive Apr. 15

Covington Commons 7322 Reece Valley Court Apr. 22

Danbrooke Park 6517 Thamesmead Lane Apr. 8

Eagle Woods 6209 Phyliss Lane Apr. 27

Ellington Farm 10631 Olde Irongate Lane Apr. 28

Farmwood 5627 Gristmill Lane Apr. 10

Forest Green 9217 Apple Pie Court Apr. 22

Glencroft 8834 Glencroft Road Apr. 24

$239,900

$276,000

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$224,000 $263,065 $277,545 $120,000 $98,000 $238,915 $125,000 $93,500 $550,288 $99,000 $220,000 $181,415 $134,000 $192,000 $300,000 $255,000 $135,000 $210,000

Address

Date sold

Grove Hall 7804 Grove Hall Ave. Apr. 29 7734 Grove Hall Ave. Apr. 29

Hickory Ridge 6738 Raeburn Lane Apr. 28

Hillshire 8927 Chesham Drive Apr. 30

Holly Hills 6418 Holly Knoll Drive Apr. 8

Iverystone 9114 St Michaels Lane Apr. 24 3700 Ashley Hall Drive Apr. 10

Kendalton 10826 Tyler Brook Lane Apr. 15

Lake Forest 7540 Glencannon Drive Apr. 10 6524 Lake Forest Road Apr. 6

Lynton Place 7924 Lindfield Court Apr. 7

Marlwood Forest 8207 Willow Lake Court Apr. 20

Mcalpine Woods 9920 Bella Marche Drive Apr. 17

Mint Hollow 6919 Wooden Rail Lane Apr. 1

Morgan Glenn 7929 White Cliffs Drive Apr. 9 7930 White Cliffs Drive Apr. 6 7916 White Cliffs Drive Apr. 1

Morris Farms 7225 Rena Mae Lane Apr. 29 9025 Blue Willow Lane Apr. 6 Morris Village

sale price

$259,190 $294,500 $140,000 $98,000 $115,500 $69,269 $96,000 $189,900 $159,000 $135,000 $72,000 $128,000 $100,000 $143,000 $199,000 $229,900 $222,000 $119,000 $96,000

Address

Date sold

7501 Little Fox Lane Apr. 1

Oakbridge At Waterleaf 15014 Bagley Lane Apr. 20

Olde Sycamore 10205 Scarlet Crest Court Apr. 20

Pleasant Valley 10131 Annie Oakley Trail Apr. 17

Shelburne 2527 Shelburne Place Apr. 22

Sherbrook 435 Crestside Lane Apr. 6

Sherwood Forest 10832 Flintshire Road Apr. 9

Spicewood Acres 5018 Spicewood Drive Apr. 24

Summerwood 12923 Pumpkin Way Drive Apr. 21 9426 Scorpio Lane Apr. 9

The Oaks At Oxfordshire 6400 Loyola Court Apr. 15 6408 Loyola Court Apr. 7 6301 Crown Hill Drive Apr. 1

Timber Creek 6536 Old Meadow Road Apr. 20

Versage 7805 Kuck Road Apr. 29 9822 Markus Drive Apr. 14 6140 Brightstar Valley Road Apr. 9

Walnut Grove 7520 Lawyers Road Apr. 2

Woodbury 8626 Heartleaf Road Apr. 9 12402 Downy Birch Road Apr. 8

sale price

$117,500 $348,160 $345,000 $530,000 $190,000 $96,000 $260,550 $229,900 $409,435 $493,205 $343,415 $341,620 $300,000 $107,000 $212,500 $199,900 $231,000 $63,000 $191,100 $154,000

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Running to give back Festivalgoers also will have the chance (continued from page 1) to give back to a local nonprofit through people (to have) another option of the third annual Sandy Feet 5K, which will something to do with their moms over benefit Habitat for Humanity of Matthews.

Mother’s Day weekend.”

Habitat Matthews has worked with New for 2015 is the Crusin’ Car the town for the past three years to host Show, slated for Saturday from 9 a.m. a fundraiser 5K and one-mile fun run in to 3 p.m. Judging will take place from conjunction with BeachFest. The Sandy 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by an Feet 5K has traditionally taken place awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Awards will along the streets of downtown Matthews; be given for Top 20, Mayor’s Choice however, runners will take to the trails and Best of Show. this year, as the event will take place at “(The show) is to make people think Colonel Francis Beatty Park, located at about going to the beach – people used 4330 Weddington Road in south Charto cruise up and down the strip and lotte, just outside of Matthews. meet everyone there,” Moore said. “It Registration costs $25 in advance will kind of have that type of vibe.” and $30 on race day. The race will take BeachFest also will place Saturday, May 9, feature live “beach with registration beginmusic.”

Scheduled ning at 7 a.m., followed entertainment, which by the 5K at 8 a.m. and will take place at the one-mile fun run Stumptown Park, will shortly after. include: The EnterHabitat Matthews tainers – Friday, 6:30 chose to move the locato 8 p.m.; The Fantastion of the 5K to give tic Shakers – Friday, runners, especially those 8:30 to 10 p.m.; DJ who have participated in Darryl Elkins – Saturprevious years, a change day, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 of scenery. p.m.; The Castaways – – Lee Anne Moore, special “Some people really Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.; events manager for Matthews enjoy a trail run, as Ken Knox & Company opposed to street running,” said Dawn – Saturday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and The Folmar, director of development and Swingin’ Medallions – Saturday, 8 to volunteers for Habitat Matthews. “We’ve 10 p.m. been trying to grow the race, so this year Other activities will include shag we decided to do something different.” dancing, carnival rides, arts and crafts, All proceeds from the race will benefit a kids’ inflatable bounce house and Habitat Matthews, which plans to start more. People also will have the chance work soon on its 106th house. The organito “put their toes in the sand,” as the zation plans to build a total of four to five town will bring in sand for several of homes in 2015, Folmar said, which is why the activity areas. the 5K is so important to the nonprofit.

Festival parking options include a “I think this time of year, it can be public parking lot in downtown Mat- great weather for people to get outside thews, located on North Trade Street and exercise, and I think people are very across from Matthews Station Street; aware of our brand and happy to supon-street parking along North Trade port it,” Folmar said. “Not everybody Street; and at the Matthews Town Hall, can get out and volunteer on a regular located at 232 Matthews Station St. basis, so (the 5K) is a great way to show “We absolutely tell people to be a support, a great way to give back.” little bit creative, have a little bit of Find more information and register to patience and just look for those spaces, run at www.sandyfeet5k.com. Contact and we encourage people to carpool,” Folmar at 704-847-4266, ext. 228, or Moore said. visit www.habitatmatthews.org. to learn Find more information at www. more ways to help Habitat Matthews. beachfestmatthews.com.

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Rocky River gives students wake-up call about distracted driving

by Courtney Schultz education@matthewsminthillweekly.com

MINT HILL – A parent’s nightmare was on display on Rocky River High School’s campus last week to send students a message about distracted and drunken driving.

Rocky River’s D.R.E.A.M. (Daring to Role-model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) Team, with the help of Carolinas Injury Center and Williams Wrecker, created a mock car crash scene during the school’s lunches on April 30 to encourage students to make safe driving decisions as they enter prom and summer seasons.

“The motivation is to make sure students are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, being distracted and driving,” said Cassie Nall, D.R.E.A.M. Team adviser.

“Just making sure they’re safe during prom and prom season.”

One in 10 high school teens drives after drinking alcohol, according to the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention, and young drivers are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of .08 – the legal limit in North Carolina – than when they have not been drinking.

D.R.E.A.M. Team members portrayed victims in the mock car crash with makeup that made the scene realistic and graphic.

“We’re trying to show the reality of what

really could happen if they continue to do the wrong things while driving. You don’t want to lose your life doing this,” said senior and D.R.E.A.M. Team actor Angely Vang.

“It’s not important – it’s really stupid to die because of it.”

Mary Raybon, a 2014 Rocky River graduate and former D.R.E.A.M. Team member, said distracted driving hits home at the school, as some students have died due to distracted driving.

When Raybon was on the team, members didn’t carry out a dramatic display, but still wanted to promote what the team stands for, which is to serve as drug-, alcohol-, tobacco- and violence-free role models for the community.

“I really hope this will make an impact because this really is a problem at our school – drinking, drugs and distracted driving,” said senior and D.R.E.A.M. Team crash scene actress Lauren Hinkle.

“I hope it makes an impact because we’ve already lost Ravens in the past, and I hope it makes an impact so it never happens again.”

Nall said some students believe the scenario displayed could not happen to them, but said the mock car crash shows the scenario can happen to anyone, even fellow Ravens.

“We’re glad we’ve shown them what can happen, that this is real life,” Nall said. “The

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students think twice before they get behind the wheel. The message is to ‘arrive alive.’”

Raybon believes it’s important for students to hear about the consequences of underage drinking and the pressures of drinking in social scenarios, such as prom, which was on May 2.

“Especially in high school, it’s hard to stand up for what you believe in when everyone is doing something different,” she said.

Senior Diana Yaemmongkol, a D.R.E.A.M. Team scene actress, said she hopes seeing fellow Ravens in the crash scene will make an impact with students, as the scene can happen anytime.

D.R.E.A.M. Team captain and senior Kadeeja Janneh agreed the crash scene

made the dangers of distracted driving a reality.

“You say, ‘Don’t drink and drive because it’s bad,’ but when they actually see right in front of them and it looks that real, I think it really affects (the students) in different ways,” she said.

Kadeeja hopes the crash will encourage students to make different choices.

“No one plans to drink and drive, but maybe they’ll think back in their head, ‘Wow, I remember that scene at school and I don’t want that to be me,’” she added. “Maybe, if they are drinking, they’ll call somebody – all we want is for them to be safe.”

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Butler gives a ‘kick’ to pediatric cancer

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MATTHEWS – Forty-three children are diagnosed with cancer each day, according National Cancer Institute, but only 4 percent of the institute’s research dollars support childhood cancer research.

Butler High School’s D.R.E.A.M. (Daring to Role-model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) Team wanted to close the fundraising gap and hosted its first Sock it to Cancer Kickball Tournament on Friday, May 1, to support CureSearch, a nonprofit that funds childhood cancer research and offers resources for families of children diagnosed with cancer.

D.R.E.A.M. Team Coach Mary Ferreri said she contacted a representative at CureSearch, and the team decided to host a spring event to support pediatric cancer.

“For our team, it’s about reaching out to the community and bringing the community together for something that’s so close to our school,” Lauren Gwaltney, Butler senior and D.R.E.A.M. Team captain, said.

Lauren said the team wanted to honor former Butler students who lost their lives to cancer and branch out to other organizations. The team wanted to find a new and different way to rally the students, ultimately choosing a kickball tournament.

The team invited faculty, students and Independence High School’s D.R.E.A.M. Team to join the tournament to raise funds for CureSearch.

Instead of an entry fee, participants were asked to bring change-filled socks for childhood cancer research and hang the socks along the fence.

“I think pediatric cancer is one of those things that not a lot of people know about unless you have a friend or close family member who’s dealt with it,” Ferreri said.

“Hopefully, we’ll make this an annual thing where slowly, but surely, it can grow bigger each year.”

Ferreri previously met families of those children through CureSearch and invited them to share their stories and what the research dollars mean to them at the event Mark McKelvey’s stepdaughter, former Butler student Emily Rose, died of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in December 2008. McKelvey said he knows the importance of pediatric cancer research dollars.

“Only 4 percent of federal cancer funding goes to pediatric cancer,” he said.

Emily was volunteering at Camp Care, a Charlotte-based camp that provides a camp experience for children with cancer, during the summer of 2008, and little did she realize she would end up in their shoes. She was a Butler cheerleader and in the Top 7 percent of her class when she received her diagnosis in July 2008. www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Emily’s family has carried on her memory through a scholarship and supporting CureSearch, as the organization uses nearly 90 percent of dollars raised to fund research.

“She wasn’t more special to us than the 43 (estimated children who are diagnosed with cancer daily) are to their families,” McKelvey said. “This isn’t about her, this isn’t just about us. This about finding a cure for more children.”

McKelvey said he was happy to see current Butler students rallying behind the cause.

“It’s great to see how active (the students are) and how they make an example, to be people that care and do the right thing,” he said.

Matthews resident Kim Frizzell attended the event and said she was “amazed” to see adolescents doing something to support pediatric cancer.

“There’s not enough awareness about pediatric cancer and its funding,” she said.

Frizzell’s daughter, Kalen, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and the treatments caused Kalen to develop chemically-induced AML. Kalen died just months before Emily received her diagnosis.

Frizell founded Kalen’s Sweet Miracles to raise funds for childhood cancer treatments and research in memory of her daughter.

She recently stepped down from the nonprofit and began supporting CureSearch.

Frizell said she’s raised thousands of dollars for cancer research funding and will participate in the Ultimate Hike, a national fundraising arm of CureSearch, and hike 28 miles to raise money to fight childhood cancer.

Butler’s D.R.E.A.M. Team raised $578 from the event, and Lauren hopes the team will continues to support CureSearch in the future.

“We hope the main thing is this can become more than a one-time thing and we can get more involved and make it a bigger thing on campus,” she said.

Find more ways to help support pediatric cancer research at www.curesearch.org.

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The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education program that Socrates Academy proposes for Federal funding for 2015-2016 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program. All comments will be considered prior to submission of the amended Project to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project is open to the public for review and comments during the week of May 11, 2015 - May 15, 2015 in the office of Alice Mockovciak, Director of EC, located at 3909 Weddington Road, Matthews, North Carolina, 28105.

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Butler freshman named to library ambassadors MATTHEWS – The North Carolina LibraryAssociation (NCLA) announced Butler High School freshman Gillian Moore as one of 10 North Carolina students selected to represent the state’s libraries at National Library Legislative Day on May 4 and 5.

The students entered a statewide competition sponsored by the Legislative and Advocacy Committee of the North Carolina Library Association by submitting creative works on why libraries are important.

The committee received 42 entries this year that included essays, videos, special projects and poems.

Gillian received an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., and will join library leaders and advocates from across the state to visit North Carolina’s congressmen.

Winning entries can be viewed at www. nclibraryadvocacy.wordpress.com/nc-libraries/ncla-student-ambassador-program/ncla2015-student-ambassadors.

Covenant Day robotics earned second place in competition MATTHEWS – Covenant Day School took five teams to the Watauga SumoBot Competition on April 25, and one team

came home with a second-place finish.

The competition is part of the 2015 North Carolina Science Festival and was held at Appalachian State University.

Covenant Day’s fifth- and sixth-grade team took home second place in the tournament. Carol Mace coached the two junior FIRST LEGO League and Debbie Morris coached the three FIRST LEGO League teams. Visit www.ncsciencefesti val.org for more information.

Carmel Christian student to attend summer institute MATTHEWS – Carmel Christian School junior Tessa Olson was admitted to the Georgetown University Summer Institute for International Law this July.

This eight-day institute will address issues in international law and will explore the complex globalization of international legal proceedings, according to a news release.

The program seeks to help students understand foreign relations through exploring the legal frameworks of competing foreign state roles and foreign governments.

Students also will develop an understanding of how international law is shaped through examining the intersection of politics and the legal system, the release said.

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Keeping it ‘reel’ Back Alley Film Series presents ‘Roar’

by Dee Grano ae@matthewsminthillweekly.com

When Jay Morong first watched the 1981 film, “Roar,” the Back Alley Film Series (BAFS) director of programming had an unusual reaction.

“Who thought this was a good idea?” he asked. “What were they thinking?”

“Roar” is the brainchild of Tippi Hedren, the female protagonist in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” and Noel Marshall, producer of “The Exorcist.” While working on a different film in Africa, the then-married couple saw a pride of lions that had overtaken an abandoned plantation. Hedren and Marshall were inspired to create a film to raise awareness of the dangers of keeping lions in captivity.

Hedren and Marshall collected more than 100 animals in preparation for filming “Roar,” including several lions that lived with them in their Beverly Hills home. They moved their shooting location after neighbors complained when the lions periodically escaped. At a compound 40 miles north of Los Angeles, they shot the drama using their own four children in the cast, one of whom is Hollywood actress Melanie Griffith.

Though they sought the help of animal trainers, they did not use stunt doubles; many of the attacks shown in the film actually resulted in serious injuries. Hedren suffered scalp wounds and a broken leg that required a skin graft. Marshall was hospitalized for six months and developed gangrene in his leg. Griffith was mauled by a lion, resulting more than 100 stitches and the need for reconstructive surgery.

Producing the film also was costly. Filming spanned 11 years and cost nearly four times the original budget. “Roar” bankrupted Hedren and Marshall, who were unable to recoup their costs when the film flopped at the box office. Still, “Roar” is credited with raising awareness of the plight of big cats.

“Roar” is tame and pretty straightforward compared to some of BAFS’s more harderedged, quirky and/or strange offerings. The group shows everything from comedy to grindhouse horror. Previous films shown include: “Trollhunter,” a Norwegian mockumentary about a man who protects society from ogres; “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,” an Iranian vampire western; and Masimoto’s “R100,” which brought in Japanese film fans from miles around.

“We’re trying to bring films to Charlotte that aren’t being screened,” said Morong,

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who looks for new films or re-released classics not yet available on Netflix or DVD, and that will not be screened in mainstream theaters or film festivals in the Charlotte market. BAFS shows one film each month.

BAFS is a program of the Charlotte Film Society (CFS). Both share the same mission, though CFS shows more mainstream independent dramas and foreign films during its Saturday Night Cine Club.

Morong works full time as a theater and film studies lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Film Studies, and has been an independent film advocate in Charlotte for years. When Morong joined the CFS board in 2010, he felt there was an underserved audience interested in more subversive films. He approached Crownpoint Cinema, on Monroe Road, and began a lasting partnership resulting in BAFS. “We are successful because they believe in us,” said Morong.

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The Back Alley Film Series will screen the 1981 film “Roar” on Wednesday, May 13, at Carolina Cinemas Charlotte.

to keep a working 35-millimeter projector on hand. The theater stayed true to its commitment through an extensive renovation last year.

Now called Carolina Cinemas Charlotte, the theater is owned by William Banowsky, founder of Magnolia Pictures, which distributes films like 2008’s “Let the Right One In” and 2011’s “Hobo with a Shotgun.” True to its roots, Carolina Cinemas is committed to local refreshments and indie films.

“Since there are already three theaters in Charlotte where you can see ‘art house’ films, we specialize in mainstream movies,” said Hope Branch, director of operations for Carolina Cinemas Charlotte. “Providing space to Back Alley Film Series is a way for us to be part of that community.”

Carolina Cinemas Charlotte also supports local vendors through food and beverages. The company uses pizza dough from Nova’s Bakery and goat cheese from Orrman’s Cheese Shop, and several of the 30 beers on tap are local. This contributes to a unique experience that keeps people coming back, Branch said.

“There’s a sense of camaraderie watching movies that would otherwise never play here,” she said.

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Artist demonstration at Matthews Artists Guild meeting MATTHEWS – The Matthews Artists Guild will meet on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the McDowell Arts Center.

The meeting will include a viewing of the current gallery show at McDowell, social time with refreshments, meetand-greet with artists and a live artist demonstration with Ann Vasilik.

Vasilik is a watercolor painter from Asheville, who paints landscapes and scenes from North Carolina and across the world.

The meetings, every second Tuesday of the month, are free and open to the public.

Call the McDowell Arts Center at 704-321-7275 or visit www. facebook.com/pages/MatthewsArtists-Guild/296534819147 for more information.

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There will be exotic and native plants available for purchase, and market vendors will sell everything from houseplants to carnivorous plants, garden transplants, herb plants, hostas and native perennials.

The event also will include gardening advice, plants and free soil test kits from the Mecklenburg County Master Gardeners. Habitat And Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) will present ideas on www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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Girls’ Night Out at Charlotte Fine Art Gallery CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Fine Art Gallery will host a Girls’ Night Out on May 15, a Friday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Participants will paint poppies on canvas using acrylics. They also will learn how to mix colors with a palette knife and follow along with an instructor, step by step through the process of recreating the pictured painting, according to a news release. This event is open to women 21 years old and older. Refreshments will be served.

Pre-registration is required andcosts $35, which covers admission and all supplies. Register in advance in person or by calling 704-541-0741. The gallery is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Calendar 5.7.15 Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.

The Journey Support Group

The Journey is a support group for women seeking better health. The event features guest speakers every Thursday, with this week’s speakers being Theresa McSwain and Wyndie Stitt from Simply Healthy Charlotte. McSwain and Stitt will speak on “dealing with food sensitivities.” Meetings are free and open to women of all ages. Email Kathy Bellavia at kbella21@windstream.net or call 704-2315456 for more information.

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Refreshments will be served.

The event is free. Call 704-416-5000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org/programs to register.

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5.8.15 Friday 5 to 10 p.m.

Pre-Sandy Feet 5K Run Fundraiser

The Carolina Beer Temple will host a pre-run fundraiser benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Matthews. The business will donate $1 to the organization for every pint sold. Free pasta will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road, Matthews

The festival will offer live beach music, shag dancing, boardwalk-style food vendors, full-sized carnival rides, hands-on crafts and activities for kids, interactive sponsor exhibits and more.

The event will take place Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find more information at www. beachfestmatthews.com.

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5.8.15 Friday 5 to 9 p.m.

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5.9.15 Saturday 8 a.m.

Sandy Feet 5K Trail Run

This special program will honor community senior citizens. Attendees can listen to the Charlotte Appalachian Dulcimer Group; watch a History Channel documentary, “The History Of Corn;” play games; win prizes; and more.

The Crews Recreation Center offers a monthly opportunity for parents to have a night out while their kids play sports and games, watch movies and more. Pizza and drinks are provided for children.

The cost is $10 per drop off. There’s a $5 discount

All proceeds from the race will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Matthews. Participants will be provided with refreshments after the race. The entry fee is $30.

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Children 5 to 11 years old will have the chance to boost their reading skills and confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog.

Call the Matthews Library at 704-416-5000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org/programs for more information.

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Writers 12 to 18 years old of all experience and skill levels are invited to share work, exchange ideas, receive feedback and interact with other amateur writers.

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Fourth and Fifth Grade Fun Night

This one-night get-together for kids will include a DJ, dancing, games, prizes and giveaways, sporting tournaments, a moon bounce and karaoke. Admission costs $8 per child.

Contact Andrew Reinken at 704-716-4222 or andrew.reinken@ymcacharlotte.org for more information or to register.

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Reading Buddies

This event will offer an opportunity for children 5 to 11 years old to increase their reading confidence, fluency and comprehension by reading aloud with a teen volunteer during a 15-minute, one-on-one session. The event is free and open to all children within the age range.

Call 704-416-5000 for more information.

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5.12.15 Tuesday 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Shands School Grand Opening and Fundraiser

Shands School will host a grand opening celebration for its new facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a silent auction hosted by Café 157 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Items to be featured in the auction will include artwork, gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, bowling passes, tools, gift baskets and more. Café 157 will donate a percentage of food sales to the school’s scholarship fund, and proceeds from the auction will support the fund. Call 704-3215705 for more information.

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Email foundation@cmlibrary.org for more information, including how to volunteer or host a Pop-Up Book Sale at a location.

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5.22 to 24.15 Friday to Sunday Mint Hill Madness Festival

The Mint Hill Madness festival will celebrate the founding of the town. The event will include food, music, a family carnival, arts/crafts fair, an all-American parade and the largest-ever fireworks display in Mint Hill. Festival hours are: 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday

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Movies on the Lawn is a month-long showing of family-friendly movies each Friday evening in May, except May 22. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Movies begin at dusk on the front lawn of town hall.

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Sports

The Cougars keep climbing (Back row, from left) Donny Carsillo, coach Alex Grey, Chance Grey (bottom row, from left) Jim Lynch and Ken Alexander.

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Carmel Christian junior first baseman/ pitcher and team captain Ken Alexander said his dad has always told him to play like his hair is on fire to know the level of intensity and effort it takes to win.

The Cougars had the choice whether to light that fire or not after losing to Westminster Catawba Christian, 8-0, and to Charlotte Latin, 10-0, to start the season 0-2.

“I think we were kind of shocked at first,” Carmel Christian senior catcher Chance Grey said. “Our first practice was the day before the (first) game. We weren’t really prepared. It hit us hard. We lost to a team we should’ve beaten. We lost to another team. We didn’t want to feel that again, so we kept going and worked hard to win.”

Alexander, Grey, pitcher Donny Carsillo and junior second baseman/shortstop Jim Lynch regrouped and told their teammates the losing must stop.

That moment was the spark that ignited a season-long flame of the focused intensity it takes to win. It was the turning point for the Cougars and dramatically changed the trajectory of their season.

Carmel Christian went on to win 16 of its next 19 games, and won the Southern Piedmont conference championship for the second year in a row on its way to a 16-5 overall record and a 7-0 finish in league play.

Despite winning its conference, Carmel Christian missed the state playoffs. The school experienced so much growth in its enrollment that it was forced to move from the 1A level to the 2A class. Its schedule was set for this season, and it was in a

predominantly 1A team conference.

“Our conference schedule does nothing, so that kind of kicked us out,” Carmel Christian coach Alex Grey said. “We actually have a better record than a lot of the teams that made it.

“I think that’s been a good learning opportunity for these guys too. They see you can do everything right and sometimes things work against you. Nobody knew who we were, because we were a 1A school. You don’t get many votes in the state for that, and then we lost a couple of games that maybe we should’ve won that would’ve helped us.”

Alexander said he reevaluated his swing and fundamentals at the plate after going 0-6 in the first two games.

“I had been told that high school kids are supposed to be able to make adjustments from week to week,” Alexander said. “In college you’re supposed to be able to make adjustments game to game. In the MLB, when you want to play, you have to make at-bat adjustments in your swing.”

The struggles didn't last long for Alexander, who moved up from fourth to second in the batting order.

He had a .426 batting average, made 26 hits, scored 26 runs, recorded 14 RBIs, five doubles and a triple.

Carsillo, Lynch and Grey also were solid at the plate.

Carsillo had a .371 batting average, connected on 23 pitches for hits, scored 24 runs, recorded seven RBIs, two doubles and a triple, and also stole 19 bases. Lynch had a .362 batting average, 21 hits, 21 runs, 12 RBIs and eight doubles.

Grey, the lone senior and son of the head coach, had a .268 batting average,

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recorded 11 hits, 10 RBIs, six runs and a double, and also stole 11 bases.

The pitching was shaky early, but improved when freshmen Baylor Molnar and Zach Haan, and eighth grader Kyle Habluetzel settled down and were able to complement Alexander, Carsillo and sophomore Heath McKay. Alexander was unable to pitch as much as he did last season due to a problem with his elbow, which made the emergence of the underclassmen so vital to the Cougars success.

“It kind of hit a turning point where our pitching kind of shored up, getting a lot of groundballs and not as much as focusing on strikeouts,” Alexander said.

“We had some trouble in the infield as far as errors being made, but overall our pitching was able to get outs. We had a lot of opportunities for our freshmen pitchers to come up, and they made great pitches at key times. That was really important.”

Carsillo said he’s a better center fielder than pitcher, but prefers the mound to the outfield, because of the increase in responsibility.

Chance Grey said he and his teammates are all equal, and no one is more important than the other.

That may be true; however, he, Alexander, Carsillo and Lynch were the fuel that kept the train moving on the diamond tracks for Carmel Christian this season, providing big-play capability, talent and leadership.

“All four of us know how to win baseball games,” Alexander said. “We’ve been playing since we were 3 years old. As a captain you have to know what it takes to win. Sometimes not everyone on your

team isn’t going to get to play, but that’s decisions we had to make this year.”

Lynch, a versatile infielder, bounces back and forth from second and short. He has to play with his head up and on his toes at both positions.

“When the pitcher throws and the ball comes off the bat you don’t really know where it’s going,” Lynch said. “Playing shortstop and second base you have to be one of the most vocal people on the field, and you always have to know what’s going on every play.

“You have to tell the freshmen every play where they got to throw the ball, so you can make the outs. That’s something I could bring to the table, because I’ve played middle infield most of my life.”

Alex Grey said his players came together at the beginning of the season.

“The more they relied on each other the better we played,” Alex Grey said. “It seemed to take off this year more than normal.”

Carmel Christian returns nearly its entire roster next season, making it the favorite to win the Southern Piedmont again.

The Cougars, which will be a veteran team next season, have six rising seniors, three rising juniors, six rising sophomores and a rising freshman, who played as an eighth grader.

Chance Grey, who graduates this spring, said people will see Carmel Christian is a serious team and hopes to one day be among the best in the area.

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Butler splits baseball conference championship with Myers Park Butler (14-4-1, 11-1 Southwestern 4A) and Myers Park (12-8, 11-1) share the regular season conference baseball championship after splitting this season, but the Mustangs won the draw for the top seed and first round bye in the league tournament.

Myers Park will host the tournament, which began May 5. The semifinals take place May 6 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and the championship will be played May 8 at 7 p.m.

The Bulldogs played Garinger (2-16, 1-11) at 3:30 p.m. on May 5 to start the tournament, and earned a solid 21-16 win. Butler won its two previous meetings with the Wildcats by a combined score of 46-1.

The winner faces Rocky River (2-19, 2-10 Southwestern 4A), who beat Independence 12-2, on May 6.

Myers Park will play Porter Ridge (10-11, 6-6), who beat East Meck, 10-1, on May 6 at 7:30 p.m.

The Mustangs and Bulldogs are the odds on favorites, but the Patriots are an under-the-radar team and are more than capable of making a run after losing their final meetings by one run apiece.

Grace Crossing preparing for first football season This fall will be the inaugural start to Grace Crossing High School varsity football.

The Fighting Christians, who will compete as an independent team, is primarily geared toward home school and private school students in Mecklenburg and Union counties, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to play the sport. The invitation also is open to public school students who are unable to play at their school. “The Fighting Christians Football Organization's primary focus is the teaching of biblical principles through a sports program that instills the Christian values of excellence, teamwork and discipline,� the school said in a news release. “Our dedicated coaches are devoted to creating an atmosphere, where athletes have the opportunity to play football without sacrificing their Christian values and learn what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.�

Grace Crossing will face a solid schedule in its first season that features the likes of Metrolina Christian (Aug. 28), Charlotte Country Day (Sept. 11), Providence Day (Sept. 25), Cannon School (Oct. 2), (Southlake Christian (Oct. 16) and Charlotte Latin (Oct. 23).

The Fighting Christians coach Jim Mallos said in an e-mail they are currently looking for players.

Practices will be held at Grace Crossing

Baptist Church, located at 5600 Rocky River Road in Charlotte.

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Butler shines at regionals Mallard Creek was the clear winner at the boys’ N.C. High School Athletic Association boy’ track and field 4A western regionals at Watauga High School on May 2, defeating runner-up Butler 121-54; however, the Bulldogs had plenty to be happy about going into the state tournament. “The guys are still improving,� Butler coach Mark Sanders said. “The weather conditions were pretty bad, and they were still able to perform at a high level.�

Senior sprinter Chuka Soronnadi turned on the afterburners to win the 200-meter run with a time of 22.19 seconds, and finished second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.89 seconds. “We tried to talk him out of running the by 4x200 and running the 4x400,� Sanders said. “He was like, ‘No, I’m going to go ahead and run it, and I’ll be good, Coach.’ “Instead of him wanting to worry about his individual event, he’s more concerned about the guys that run the 4x100. He’s a senior, and he’s starting to step up a little bit.�

Senior distance runner Matthew Barrera, who’s committed to the University of North Carolina at Ashville, came in third

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Butler will compete in the state championship meet at Irwin Belk Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro on May 9. “Our goal is to win a couple of state championships,� Sanders said. “We won here last year. Our goal is to win the relays.

The 4x200 is very realistic as far as winning that. The 4x100 will be a little tough, but you never know. That’s why they have the track meet. We’ll run our best.�

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