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INSIDE: The Carolina Weekly Newspaper’s inaugural Basketball Night in southern Mecklenburg is inside. This special 24-page pullout section is the ultimate fan’s guide to the high school boys basketball season, and is full of team previews, conference breakdowns, projected order of finishes in each conference, player rankings, feature stories on the area’s top players and much more.
Stepping Back in timemint Hill Historical Society hosts reenactment events
MINT HILL – Residents took a step back in his-tory into an era of gunpowder, hoecakes and life without modern conveniences as the Mint Hill Historical Society hosted two reenactment events – Stars and Stripes and Civil War on the Home Front Lantern Tour – at the Carl J. McEwen His-toric Village, located at 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill, on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Star and Stripes was a new program for the village, said Suzanne McDonald, administrative director of the Mint Hill Historical Society.
“(The village is) usually centered on the Civil War, but we wanted to tell about things that peo-ple may not know,” McDonald said. “We’ve always had a salute to veterans and we just wanted to change it this year and find more points of inter-est.”
Stations representing various wars, including the Mexican-American War, Cold War, World War I and World War II, among others, were placed in the historic buildings throughout the village. Vet-erans manned many of the stations, and shared
(see Mint Hill on page 10)
Reenactors dressed in historic garb and taught attendees about the troubling times during early American life. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
New I-485 lanes set to open in southwest MecklenburgFuture uncertain for Matthews project
MATTHEWS - As construction crews wrap up a road-widening project on the southwest-ern corner of Interstate 485, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will soon find out if the widening will continue into the southeastern part of Mecklenburg County into Matthews.
The proposed project, which would widen a nearly seven-mile stretch of I-485 from Rea Road to Matthews, has not yet been approved for funding by the state and would likely not begin construction until 2017 if approved. The new project would extend the widening efforts which are currently coming to a close after two years of construction in the Pineville and Bal-lantyne areas.
Officials are waiting to find out how the new project will rank through the State Transporta-tion Improvement Program (STIP), a priori-tization process adopted in 2013 that must be adhered to for any project that will begin con-struction after June 2015.
The data-driven STIP process ranks proposed projects based on how they meet the NCDOT’s goals. That list serves as a recommendation for the North Carolina Board of Transportation
Carolina Weekly presents...(see I-485 on page 8)
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Bright Blessings, another Matthews-based nonprofit, also will participate in Shopping from the Heart for a second time. The orga-nization provides birthday parties and gifts to homeless children, as well as essential items to babies born into homelessness. The non-profit also heads up a Gift of Literacy program to promote reading and literacy within the community.
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People will have the chance to purchase dif-ferent packages for various amounts that will cover a number of items for Bright Blessings programs. A handful of other nonprofits will raise money at the event through selling gift items, as well.
“Our love is for the nonprofits, and they do so much with so little that they deserve a round of applause, and they deserve some help,” Jahn said.
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Giving gifts through giving backHoliday ‘alternative shopping’ event to benefit 23 local nonprofits
MATTHEWS – Shoppers will have a chance this weekend to experience an alterna-tive to buying gifts for their loved one for the holiday season by helping a nonprofit in their loved one’s name.
The second annual Shopping from the Heart event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Levine Senior Center, located at 1050 DeVore Lane. Twen-ty-three nonprofits from Matthews, Mint Hill and surrounding areas will participate in the event, and people will have the opportunity to make a donation to the organization(s) of their choice in exchange for a card they can give to their loved one, stating a donation has been made in his or her honor.
“Sometimes you don’t know what to get somebody (for Christmas) who has every-thing,” said Julie Jahn, president of JAJ Non-profit Resource, the company sponsoring the event. “(Shopping from the Heart) is a way to give back to the community. The nonprofits do so much with so little; we just want to raise them up this season because it’s a season for giving.”
Door prizes will be awarded every 30 min-utes, including Charlotte Hornets tickets, an
HP Officejet printer valued at $150, gifts cards to local restaurants and businesses, tickets to Matthews Playhouse and Charlotte Chorale performances and more. The event also will feature free snacks and refreshments and “a lot of good holiday cheer,” Jahn said.
The Matthews Free Medical Clinic will participate in Shopping from the Heart for the second year in a row. The clinic’s execu-tive director, Amy Carr, said the funds gener-ated from the event will help cover the costs of medical supplies, such as gloves, bandages and other everyday resources.
Last year’s Shopping from the Heart was beneficial, Carr said, because it gave the clinic exposure to potential volunteers, as well as the opportunity to network with other nonprofits.
“A big benefit of participating was the net-working done with other nonprofits,” Carr said. “We can learn about all the resources out there and how we can partner (with other organizations). I believe that was an extra bonus.”
Carr said a common misconception about the clinic is its free services to uninsured and underinsured patients are no longer required due to the Affordable Care Act. That’s not the case, she said, as a number of patients the clinic sees don’t qualify for a subsidy due to their income level.
“There’s a huge gap of uninsured patients and even a larger misconception that people have health insurance,” Carr said. “We’re still
The second annual Shopping from the Heart event will give people an opportunity to do-nate to local nonprofits in exchange for a card they can give to their loved ones for Christ-mas. Photo courtesy of Kara Lopp
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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners discussed the town’s Code of Ordinances which regulates the towing of vehicles from private property, during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 10.
The commissioners voted to seek leg-islative authority during the next session of the North Carolina General Assembly to allow the government to regulate fees charged for towing on private property.
Commissioners discussed adjustments to Chapter 97 of the code to become in compliance with the ruling of the North Carolina Supreme Court in King vs. Town of Chapel Hill. On June 12, 2014, the N.C. Supreme Court ruled that Cha-pel Hill possessed the right to govern all conditions of towing vehicles from pri-vate property except conditions involving fees.
Matthews had enacted a maximum fee for towing companies in 2009 after the town received complaints that tow-ing companies were charging outrageous fees, according to Matthews Police Chief Rob Hunter.
The board voted to eliminate the con-trol of fees to be in compliance with the N.C. Supreme Court’s ruling, but maintained “the requirements upon the
property owner of providing due notice to individuals parking upon their prop-erty as well as constraints upon the tow company to provide for immediate release of vehicles should the vehicle owner/operator present themselves prior to the vehicle being removed,” according to a memo Hunter sent to the town.
If a driver did pay an outrageous fee for towing in the future, he could go to court to have a judge determine whether the fee was fair, but it would be a civil matter, said Town Attorney Charles Buckley.
The state addressed towing company regulations in a law passed in 2013.
State law requires that the towing com-pany: tell the police department what car they are towing and where the car will be; have a sign with a phone number of the towing company and the towing company’s name; man a phone 24 hours a day or have a voicemail message that says where the person can pick up their car and what time; and the towing com-pany must have “reasonable” hours of operation. Matthews’ ordinance has sim-ilar conditions to and is in compliance with the state’s law.
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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the town’s comprehensive trans-portation plan during its recent meeting on Monday, Nov. 10.
The plan was more than three years in the making between the towns of Stall-ings and Matthews, and will guide trans-portation development for decades.
“This is supposed to be a living docu-ment that changes as we go,” Ralph Messera, Matthews public works direc-tor, said at the meeting.
The plan will serve as long-term guide to the future development of roads, bicy-cle paths and greenways.
Messera said the Matthews planning board also will help with creating a for-ward to explain the time that has gone into the plan, and will help to update the document.
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pata said at the meeting he felt the plan is more concep-tual than comprehensive and added he wanted to see a list of projects that are taking place.
Messera said a list of the projects will be finalized at the beginning of next month.
Matthews board approves Town 316
MATTHEWS – After months of dis-cussion, the Matthews Board of Commis-sioners unanimously voted to approve the rezoning of a parcel adjacent to town hall to build Town 316, a 24-unit apartment
building with 22 parking spaces.The approval came at the board’s most
recent meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, after commissioners insisted on six conditions petitioner Garry Smith, of Brookechase Properties, must follow.
Conditions included two signs to be installed asking residents to use offsite parking in lieu of public parking spaces, and a caliper oak tree to replace the large, 100-year white oak tree that will be cut down.
The new apartment building will hope-fully contribute to a more vibrant down-town, Mayor Jim Taylor told Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly last month.
Matthews rotary holds veteran’s luncheon
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Rotary Club held its 24th annual celebration to honor veterans in the Matthews area at the Levine Senior Center on Monday, Nov. 3.
Irving Bienstock, a Holocaust survivor and U.S. solider, was the event’s guest speaker and discussed the importance of Veteran’s Day to honor fellow veterans.
Find more information about the Rotary Club by visiting www.matthewsrotary.org.
Bain Restoration teams up with Dutch Mill Bulbs
MINT HILL – The Historic Bain Res-toration Committee will fundraise with Dutch Mill Bulbs to earn money for the restoration of Historic Bain School.
All items from Dutch Mill are guar-anteed to bloom, according to a news release. The Bain group will earn a 50 percent profit on every sale.
Interested people can go to http://groups.dutchmillbulbs.com/historicbainrestorationcommittee.php to place an order. Items will be sent directly to the shipping address provide. A shipping fee of $4 will be applied to orders of 24 packages or less, and shipping is free for orders of 25 packages or more. Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 17.
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The following people were arrested in Matthews between Nov. 3 and 9, accord-ing to the Matthews Police Department:
• April Lynn Turner-Gross, 1900 block of Moore Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia; defrauding an innkeeper. Nov. 3
• John David Turner, 1900 block of Moore Road: Possession of drug parapher-nalia. Nov. 3
• Adriana Lima Birdsall, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard. Larceny. Nov. 3
• Adrian Dion Woods, 600 block of East John Street: Possession of drug para-phernalia. Nov. 4
• Joshua Eugene Smathers, 9500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Failure to appear/comply. Nov. 4
• Robert Dylan Chambers, 9700 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while license revoked; expired registration. Nov. 4
• Naszct Ricardo Jenkins, 12500
block of East Independence Boulevard: Warrant for arrest. Nov. 5
• Joe Randall Phillips, 1800 block of Gander Cove Lane: Driving while impaired. Nov. 7
• Christopher David Brucciani, 3100 block of Weddington Road: Driving while impaired; hit and run. Nov. 7
• Alex Chandler West, 1500 block of Cameron Matthews Drive: Intoxicated and disruptive; resisting arrest. Nov. 9
• Stephanie Marie Klebeck, 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Driving while impaired; no operator’s license; carrying concealed weapon. Nov. 9
The following crimes occurred in Mat-thews between Nov. 3 and 9, according to the Matthews Police Department:
Home/Business Break-Ins• Radio Shack, 11500 E. Independence
Blvd.: $1,100 damage to front glass door and interior wooden door in break-in; $39.99 remote control car stolen. Nov. 3
Larceny• Kohl’s, 9617 E. Independence Blvd.:
Scarf, earrings and a pair of boots, worth $141.99 total, stolen. Nov. 3
physical assault. Nov. 3• 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive:
Simple physical assault. Nov. 9
• 500 block of West John Street: Simple physical assault. Nov. 9
Other• 500 block of Grayson Court: Commu-
nicating threats. Nov. 3• 500 block of Grayson Court: Commu-
nicating threats. Nov. 4• Outback Steakhouse, 9623 E. Inde-
pendence Blvd.: Driving while impaired; speeding; no operator’s license; possession/concealing weapons. Nov. 9
The following people were arrested in Mint Hill between Nov. 3 and 9, accord-ing to the Mint Hill Police Department:
• Elizabeth Ann Shikany, 7000 block of Wilson Grove Road: Driving while impaired. Nov. 5
• Davine Ann Hampton-Copeland, 3700 block of Ashley Hall Road: Order for arrest. Nov. 6
• Tromecio Laquan Tylik Summers, 3700 block of Ashley Hall Road: Possession of marijuana. Nov. 6
• Joshua Matthew Ross, 11600 block of Bain School Road: Warrant for arrest (trespassing). Nov. 9
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to vote and approve which projects can be funded. The NCDOT is expecting to learn where the new I-485 widen-ing project was placed on the list by early December.
NCDOT officials said the current road-widening proj-ect between Interstate 77 and Rea Road is on pace to be nearly complete by its projected finish time of December 2014.
Contractors with Lane Construction have told NCDOT they hope to get the new lanes, one on each side of the loop between I-77 and Rea Road, opened by mid-Decem-ber, although some paving work will need to be postponed until the spring of 2015.
“Seasonal limitations” prohibit construction crews from doing any resurfacing or putting new surfaces down on roads between November and March. Temperatures below 50 degrees can negatively affect a surface’s ability to properly set and cure, said Jen Thompson, spokesperson for NCDOT.
“We want to at least get the traffic in its final pattern. We will have the new lanes but not the final riding sur-face,” Thompson said. “It might be a little uncomfortable for now, but we’ll get that fixed up in the spring.”
Thompson said between an inch and an inch and a half of pavement will be put on the 9.2-mile stretch of interstate where the lanes have been added as soon as the weather permits.
Planners hope the widening will put a dent in the heavy congestion experienced by commuters on I-485 during peak hours on a daily basis. Most parts of the interstate within the current project area run at an “F level” of ser-vice during peak hours and other parts of the day, meaning the road runs at a forced or breakdown flow – a constant traffic jam – according to the NCDOT grading system.
Brady McKenzie, an NCDOT engineer in charge of the road-widening project, said he hopes the lanes will open in December and have the same effect on all I-485 traffic.
“I don’t think people have seen much benefit or detri-ment from the project to this point,” McKenzie said. “But once it opens, it will be a lot better than it was.”
The contractor has told McKenzie the lanes can open by December, barring any unforeseen delays. Inclement weather would be the main reason the project could still hit a delay, he said.
Neither weather nor other circumstances that have delayed other I-485 projects have been a hindrance on this widening project, McKenzie said.
Part of the current project included constructing a fly-over ramp leading from northbound Johnston Road to the I-485 inner loop. The flyover, which opened in July, has cleared much of the congestion for the estimated 17,500 drivers who used to wait in a left turn lane on Johnston Road to enter I-485 heading west each day.
The biggest challenge for construction crews has been working in the midst of heavy traffic, he said. No workers have been hit, but crews have witnessed many accidents due to construction-related traffic stoppage, as well as the normal congestion the project is aiming to relieve, McK-enzie said.
The speed limit has been lowered to 55 miles per hour from 65 for the duration of the project.
According to a study carried out leading up to the proj-ect, 864 crashes occurred in the project area between Sept. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2008. That put it near the critical rate, at which it can be estimated statistically that something other than chance is to blame for the accidents. The number of nighttime crashes that occurred during the study, 233, exceeded the critical rate.
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compressor and chop saw, worth $700, stolen; $200 damage to passenger vehicle window. Nov. 9
Larceny• 7100 block of Old Oak Lane: Motor vehicle lar-
ceny. Nov. 3• 4000 block of Hay Meadow Drive: $300 gas-pow-
ered space heater stolen. Nov. 3• 8000 block of Grove Hill Avenue: Copper wiring,
air condition lines and inlet valves, worth $415 stolen; $1,000 damage to house under construction. Nov. 3
• 6400 block of Danbrooke Park Drive: ATV stolen. Nov. 5
•11700 block of Barnard Street: $1,000 worth of copper wire stolen from construction site. Nov. 9
• 4300 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: $10 in ice cream stolen from store. Nov. 9
Assault• 11100 block of Cedar Grove Road: Assault. Nov. 8
Vandalism• 9700 block of Idlewild Road: $500 damage to
automobile hood. Nov. 8• 5000 block of Stoney Pond Lane: $250 damage to
driver’s side automobile window. Nov. 9
Other• 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Hit and run; speed-
ing to elude. Nov. 5• 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Hit and run. Nov. 7
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dozen companies with signs in their park-ing lots for towing companies, but most businesses aren’t enforcing it.
“They got such bad publicity before (regarding towing companies’ actions) that they really don’t do it anymore,” Hunter said.
Mayor Jim Taylor advised the board to monitor towing companies and to be “proactive.”
Buckley said the best way to be proac-tive is to seek partnerships with corporate citizens to alleviate “wildcat towing com-panies.”
Kress said he felt there could be better adjustments to the ordinance to protect citizens from those towing companies and could not support approval with open issues, but Town Manager Hazen Blodgett said the board should approve the ordinance as is and make adjust-ments as needed.
Blodgett wrote in the memo to the town, “The best suggestion is to seek legislative action during the next session of the NC General Assembly that would allow for local governments to regulate the fees charged for towing on private property.”
The board voted to approve the revised ordinance and the suggestion to seek leg-islative authority, with Query in opposi-tion.
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Attendees smelled gunpowder, watched “Duck and Cover,” a movie shown to schoolchildren in case of an attack during the Cold War, and learned about the rustic and simple pleasures of the past.
Anna Tucker, a docent at the village, felt Stars and Stripes gave attendees a new perspective and deeper connection to the wars.
“We have a lot of local history” Tucker said. “It will remind people (that) it’s not just history, it’s local, it can be peo-ple we know.”
Bob Long, a Mint Hill resident since 1949, served as a radarman during and after World War II for nearly two years. He entered the war a month before his 18th birthday, describing his duty in the service as a “harrowing time.”
Long, who served as the first mayor of Mint Hill from 1971 to 1975, shared his experiences during the war, where his job was to tell the central office when planes would fly overhead so they could identify “whether they were friends or foes.”
Long said rations were limited dur-ing the war, but he felt he “had a job to do.”
“Everybody sacrificed and, if we
hadn’t, we would be speaking German (today),” Long said.
He feels today’s society doesn’t fully understand how important America’s freedoms are, having experienced a time when liberty was at stake.
“I am proud of what little part I could play in keeping our freedoms,” he said. “Things could have been harrowing.”
Steve Davis, a Mint Hill resident his entire life, served as the village black-smith during Saturday’s activities. Davis, who has taught welding to Boy Scouts for 20 years, said he hoped Sat-urday’s attendees learned more about the history of Mint Hill.
“That’s what the historical village is about, keeping the memory alive,” Davis said.
Jim Meinke, a Mint Hill resident for almost a year, manned the station about the War of 1812 and showcased various flags from colonial times.
Meinke has worked with various his-torical societies near Cleveland, Ohio, where he previously lived, and has participated in Revolutionary War re-enactments. He hoped to give attend-ees a representation of the common solider during colonial times, as well as explain the transformation of the sol-dier through each war because of the change in technology.
“Every war is different,” Meinke said. “Every war changes with the change of technology, but no matter what, they
still need the common solider.”Into the evening, the historical soci-
ety hosted the Civil War on the Home Front Lantern Tour. Attendees took a lantern tour, where they experienced the times of war by speaking with sol-diers, deserters, surgeons and more.
North Carolina Civil War reenac-tors presented life on the front line as patrons walked through the village vis-iting each historic building.
The historical society wanted to take people back in time and inform them of
a time today’s society has never experi-enced, according to McDonald.
“I hope to share something that we may not be common knowledge or give a hands-on experience,” McDonald said. “Everything you see is something you remember. (When you) experience things it’s different than just reading it in a book.”
Visit www.minthillhistory.com to find more information about the village and the historical society.
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Jim Meinke, a Mint Hill resident and Revo-lutionary War re-enactor, taught attendees about the War of 1812. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
Steve Davis, a Mint Hill resident, served as the town blacksmith and welded various items to prepare for the lantern tour that evening. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
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Matthews resident wins scholarshipMATTHEWS – The North Carolina
Foundation for Soil and Water Conser-vation announced Erica Rose Atkin-son of Matthews was awarded a Careers in Conser-vation Scholarship of up to $5,000.
Erica attends Lees-McRae Col-lege and majors in wildlife biol-
ogy and psychology. She was one of the 11 scholarship recipients for the 2014-15 academic year.
The Foundation offers a Careers in Conservation Scholarship to highly-mo-tivated students who are seeking careers in natural resource and environmental management or a closely related field that aligns with the mission of local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, according to a news release.
Eligible students are residents of North Carolina, attend a college or university in North Carolina full time and have exhib-ited a record of academic excellence.
Visit www.ncsoilwater.org to find more information or to submit an application by Jan. 15, 2015.
Northeast to hold Scholastic book fair
MINT HILL – Northeast Middle School will host its Scholastic Book Fair from Nov. 17 to 21.
Attendees will find the latest and fin-est titles for children, as well as books of interests to parents, according to the school’s website.
The school, located at 5960 Brickstone Drive in Mint Hill, also will host its family event night on Nov. 18, a Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m.
CMS-approved volunteers also are needed for the fair. Interested volunteers should contact Lori Anderson at [email protected].
Find more information about the fair at www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/family.
Area high schools receive rewards at theatre competition
Students and faculty from Matthews and Mint Hill high schools recently won individual and group awards at the North Carolina Theatre Competition High School Play Festival, held at the Chil-dren’s Theatre of Charlotte.
The following won awards and recogni-tion:
Butler High School: Excellence in Ensemble Acting; Sohaib Ashfaq – Excel-lence in Acting; Andre Braza – Excellence in Acting; Katie Cole – Excellence in Act-ing; and Hope Bryant and Brianna Chen
– Barbizon Lighting Excellence in Stu-dent Design & Production Award - Stage Management.
Independence High School: Distin-guished Play; Paula Baldwin – Excellence in Directing; Marissa Plondke – Excel-lence in Acting; Garrett Bradshaw – Out-standing Achievement in Acting; and Sarah Rossi – Barbizon Lighting Excel-lence in Student Design & Production Award - Stage Management.
MeckEd hosts community conversation
CHARLOTTE – MeckEd, an education advocacy group, will host its next commu-nity conversation on Thursday, Nov. 13, for the public.
The event will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Novant Health/BB&T Build-ing, located at 108 Providence Road in Charlotte.
The conversation will feature a panel of five student leaders who are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council, a partnership between GenerationNation, the city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
The event aims to provide a unique perspective on today’s public school classroom, according to an email from MeckEd.
N.C. School of Science and Math taking applications
DURHAM – The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics application process is underway for the residential program for the class of 2017 and also for the summer program, Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics.
Students admitted to the residential program would live on the Durham cam-pus during their junior and senior years of high school. Students accepted for the summer would live on the campus for a four-week period.
Both programs are highly selective and are intended for students who are aca-demically gifted in science and math.
Students interested in the residential program must take the January SAT, if they have not already registered for the December SAT, using a special code (2241 in Block 11A and 342531 in Block 5). The deadline to register for the Janu-ary SAT is Dec. 29.
Visit www.ncssm.edu to find more information.
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the chamber. Interim-Superintendent Ann Clark said earlier in the week she would answer questions after the meeting, but she did not take questions either.
Clark will assume the responsibilities of superinten-dent with Morrison’s departure. She was one of the other finalists for superintendent when Morrison was hired in 2012, and McCray said on Thursday the board has no plans to start the process of finding a new super-intendent.
Board accepts Morrison’s resignationby Courtney Schultz
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Board of Edu-cation announced at its special meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6, it would enter a separation and release agree-ment for former CMS Superintendent Heath Morri-son, who announced his resignation Nov. 3.
After an hour-and-40-minute closed session, board members returned to announce they would agree to engage in a separation agreement of Morrison’s volun-tary resignation, effective Nov. 6. The separation came after agreements were met with attornies representing CMS and Morrison. According to board chair Mary McCray, Morrison would not be compensated past his employee agreement, and would have the following terms: a confidentiality agreement between Morrison and the board, a no-claims agreement after Nov. 6 and a non-disparagement agreement.
His employment contract states Morrison would be due his base salary through his last day.
The board approved the agreement, 6 to 3, with Tom Tate, of District 4, Paul Bailey, of District 6, and Eric Davis, of District 5, in opposition.
McCray also made closing statements after the meet-ing adjourned.
“First, I would like to apologize to the community for the distraction (the dismissal) process has created,” McCray said, adding the board’s intention was to move forward without becoming a distraction or having the process play out in the public arena.
McCray also confirmed CMS’ investigation by
general counsel George Edward Battle III into the highly-discussed allegations against Morrison of mis-conduct, including mistreating employees, and cost overruns for the Charlotte Engineering Early College at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, that began this year.
"When the board was made aware of these allega-tions, we took immediate action and looked into them,” she said.
Sources confirmed the district had undergone an investigation into allegations against Morrison, and found there may have been grounds for termination.
Investigators found a large disparity of the cost of UNC Charlotte’s Early College program and Morri-son’s original estimates.
Morrison originally quoted a cost of $35,000 for the program at a Dec. 11, 2013 board meeting, and also cited CMS had received grant support for the initia-tive, according to board. The final cost of the program was over $2 million, and sources said Morrison was aware of the cost disparity from the beginning of the process.
McCray cited “honest, integrity and open lines of communication” were imperative to a good working relationship, during her public comment.
Others said Morrison did not treat employees well, despite his optimistic and cheerful public persona.
In her public comment, McCray said there are laws that govern what the board can and cannot discuss regarding personnel matters.
All board members did not take questions following the meeting’s dismissal on Nov. 6, and immediately left
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said. “All I do is just guide them and direct them in the pathway of how to do it and then I send them off to do it.”
His design was inspired by the script itself, through conversations with Dean and his imagination. He started designing the set in mid-August, and the set pieces were completed by the end of October.
“I think a lot of the use of colors (brings the lighthearted feel of the play). I really wanted to focus with a comedy with a lot of colors with the yellows and the blues in the house,” he said. “Everything is a lot more vibrant to poke that comedy through.”
Turski said his real shining moment is when his model set becomes a reality.
“When the students end up looking and saying, ‘Wow, that’s really cool.’ That first day when they walk in and they see that set start to come alive, they get the sense that it’s all coming together,” Turski said. “For me, what really gets me is that I hope that
they get that they did this.” He said this is the second year Provi-
dence has taken on a fall production that isn’t well known. He’s hoping the caliber of the production and its talents will con-tinue to bring in an audience.
Providence typically hasn’t had elabo-rate sets in the past, according to the play’s stage manager and senior Evan Sachs.
Evan said he’s watched the play come together, including the sets and costumes, and has seen the students’ and produc-tion’s growth.
“The message is live life and learn while you can” Evan said. “Knowledge is some-thing everyone is supposed to have, but not everybody uses it.”
Performances are at 7 p.m. on Wednes-day, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 15 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. Tickets are available at the door for $8.
Providence High School is located at 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road in Char-lotte.
CHARLOTTE – Audience members will experience an evening of laughs as they take a step into a village of idiocy through Providence High School’s performance of “FOOLS,” a comedy by Neil Simon.
The play is set in a village in Russia called Kulyenchikov that has come under “the curse of stupidity.” The 200-year curse was cast by Vladimir Yousekevitch after his son killed himself because the first Sophia Zubritsky was forbidden to see Vladimir's son by her father, who found out the boy was illiterate, and made Sophia marry another man. The curse can only be bro-
ken if Sophia can learn or if she marries a Yousekevitch.
Schoolteacher Leon Steponovitch Tolchinsky arrives in town to try to teach the new Sophia to break the curse. However, if Leon does not educate Sophia within 24 hours of his arrival in Kulyenchikov, he, too, will fall victim to the curse.
“It’s all about his interaction with the people and trying to find the curse,” said Providence High School theater teacher Paula Dean and director of the play.
Dean chose the play because she enjoys Simon’s work and she needed a play that could accommodate a younger, less-expe-rienced cast.
“This is a script that lends itself to new actors,” said Dean. “It’s very campy, it’s very over-the-top … and it’s lighthearted. I usually direct the musicals and, since I’m directing this one, I just wanted something light-hearted and fun.”
The young cast brought some challenges for the director, who has been teaching and directing plays for 26 years.
“Directing a musical, you usually have people you work with year after year. With this one, I have a lot of new people … a lot of people have never done a show or they’ve done a show in middle school, and
middle school theater is going to be differ-ent than high school theater,” Dean said. “The challenge for me as a director has been No.1 acting skills and No.2 to teach them the structure when they come into this kind of setting. That we’re more seri-ous, that we’re here to put on a show, but the quality of the show is not going to be grade school.”
She said she was able to overcome the obstacle by realizing what experience the students did have, and adjusting her meth-ods to accommodate their needs.
“Everything is situational. I look at some-thing and I think, ‘Am I communicating it the way it needs to be communicated? What can I do to get them to this place?’” Dean said.
Sophomore Mark Schachner, who plays Leon Tolchinsky, said this is his first “big role” he’s taken on. He follows in the foot-steps of his siblings, who both performed in Providence’s past productions.
“Being in a large role, I tried to take on the reins and do the best I could and try be a role model (for the other actors),” Mark said.
To prepare for his role, Mark said he watched another high school’s produc-tion of FOOLS, closely read his script and developed his role to where he now has found connections to his character.
“It’s not my lifelong goal to be a teacher, but education is definitely something that I’m interested in,” Mark said. “I like help-ing people to understand things. I feel like I pretty much fit (the role of Leon) pretty well.”
The cast isn’t the only new member of FOOLS Technical director and Providence High School technical theater teacher Rick Turski is in his second year teaching after graduating from East Carolina University in 2013.
Turski designed the production’s set, and his students helped construct and paint it. He covers construction, lights and other technical components of the play with his
Leon is shocked that the Zubritsky family knows so little. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
The townspeople of Kulyenchikov all don’t have much sense and don’t understand why due to the town’s curse. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
Postman Mishkin and butcher Slovitch hope to stop the town’s curse so they can learn again. Courtney Schultz/MMHW photo
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Morning Star Lutheran to welcome new pastor
MINT HILL – Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church will host several special
events on Sun-day, Nov. 16, including the installation of its new pastor, Rev. John Mouritsen, who will be for-mally welcomed during the 10 a.m. worship ser-vice. The church normally hosts services at 8:45
and 11 a.m., but the 10 a.m. worship service will be a single, unified service for the entire congregation.
Morning Star’s annual congregational meeting will take place at 11:15 a.m. in the worship center. Business will include the election of four new church council mem-bers and the approval of the 2015 church budget.
A potluck dinner will take place at 12:15 p.m. in the family life center to celebrate Mouritsen’s installation. Call 704-358-6107 for more information.
Morning Star Lutheran is located at 12509 at Idlewild Road.
Matthews Presbyterian children visit Blessed Assurance in costume
MATTHEWS – A day off from school on Oct. 31 gave children from Matthews Pres-byterian Church the chance to visit their “friends” at Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care in Mint Hill.
Members of Matthews Presbyterian visit Blessed Assurance each week as a mission outreach, but it was a “special treat” for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students, who attend the church, to visit the center during the teacher workday, the church said
in a news release.The children had the opportunity to sport
their Halloween costumes, hand out home-made cards and sing songs with senior citi-zens who attend the day care, the release said.
Blessed Assurance is a nonprofit that serves veterans with disabilities, senior citizens and adults affected by dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, diabe-tes and more. Services include recreational activities, personal hygiene including show-ers, intergenerational programs, nutritional meals and snacks, medication supervision and other health services and transportation.
Find more information about the orga-nization at www.blessedadultcare.org. The center is located at 13001 Idlewild Road in Mint Hill.
Learn more about Matthews Presbyterian at its website, www.matthewspresbyterian.org. The church is located at 207 W. John St. in Matthews.
Hot meals program for senior citizensMINT HILL – People 60 years old and
older who live in Mecklenburg County are invited to the county’s hot meals program at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church.
The program takes place weekdays begin-ning at 11 a.m. in the church’s Bigham Hall. Lunch is served at noon.
The church has an ongoing need for volun-teers to work in the kitchen or deliver meals to the homebound. Find more information at the church’s website, www.philadelphia-church.org, or call 704-573-2490 to register or volunteer.
Philadelphia Presbyterian is located at 11501 Bain School Road.
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Children from Matthews Presbyterian Church sported their Halloween costumes during a recent visit to Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care. Photo courtesy of Scott Novak
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5317 Caradon Drive 10/10 $118,000 Danbrooke Park 9500 Errington Lane 10/6 $160,000 Fairfield Park 7723 Elwood Drive 10/31 $112,0008221 Barncliff Road 10/24 $70,000 Fairington Oaks 13203 Fairington Oaks Drive 10/27 $339,000 Farmwood 7121 Pitchfork Lane 10/31 $140,0007101 Pine Lake Lane 10/24 $176,000 Hickory Ridge 6101 Charred Pine Circle 10/31 $62,0006409 Woodthrush Drive 10/24 $7506600 Doubletree Drive 10/17 $50,000 Holly Hills 8456 Othello Place 10/10 $58,000 Iverness 5532 Idlewild Road N. 10/3 $112,900 Ivy Meadows 9029 Jaldena Drive 10/9 $130,000 Marlwood Acres 1501 Marlwood Circle 10/28 $169,0001032 Norwich Road 10/24 $125,0005519 Maid Marion Lane 10/2 $137,000 Mayhew Country Estates 3338 Mayhew Forrest Lane 10/20 $365,000 McAlpine Woods 6023 Acadian Woods Drive 10/22 $101,000 Mintworth Village 4246 Bathurst Drive 10/16 $105,888 Morris Farms
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11.12.14Wednesday
Logo Pros vendors showcase, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Custom sportswear and accessories expert Logo Pros will host a vendor showcase, where more than 12 manufacturers will be represented. Refreshments will be served during the showcase.
Email [email protected] or call 704-545-7408 and ask for Kim to RSVP or for more information.
Pine Lake Country Club, 5504 Lebanon Road, Mint Hill
11.12.14 through 11.16.14Friday to Sunday
‘Seussical the Musical’Based on the works of children’s author Dr. Seuss, this
high-energy, colorful musical transports audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. As the narrator, the Cat in the Hat, tells the story of an elephant named Horton, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called The Whos. Horton must protect The Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, while facing ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St. E., Matthews
11.15.14Saturday
Shopping from the Heart, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The second annual Shopping from the Heart nonprofit
expo will give shoppers the chance to win free giveaways every 30 minutes including two Charlotte Hornets tickets, an HP Officejet printer donated by Office Depot ($150 value), gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, tickets to the Matthews Playhouse and Charlotte Chorale and more.
Light refreshments will be served, and admission is free.Sponsored by Matthews-based business JAJ Nonprofit
Resource and nonprofit Levine Senior Center, the event's goal is to raise money for local nonprofits. A limited number of nonprofit booths are still available. For more information or to register, visit www.jajnonprofitresource.com/events/.
Levine Senior Center, 1050 DeVore Lane, Matthews
11.15.14Saturday
Pawsitively Matthews, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Treat your dog to a fun-filled day as over 50 pet-friendly
vendors will converge on Matthews to celebrate their four-legged friends.
An interactive agility course will keep your canine friends entertained. A mutt strut and best trick contest will kick off the festivities, and the Matthews Police Department will host demonstrations and lead a dog walk on the greenway. For the family in need of a companion, adoptable dogs will be on site. A food truck and beer and wine pavilion featuring local craft beer and wines will keep their owners entertained.
The first 500 dogs will receive free doggie bandanas commemorating a fun-filled day.
StumpTown Park, 120 S. Trade St. Matthews
11.15.14Saturday
Bain School reunion, noonEveryone who has attended Bain School since its opening
in 1889 is invited to attend the Bain School reunion. Share photos with classmates and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Bain Restoration Project. Double saxophonist Denny Allen, a Bain School alum, will provide music for the event.
Visit the Bain Reunion Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/60055539064/, or contact Gail Flowe Honeycutt at 704-562-9400 or [email protected], for more information
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church’s Kerr Building, 11501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill
11.18.14Tuesday
Charlotte Woodcarvers meeting, 9 a.m. to noon
The Charlotte Woodcarvers meet weekly on Tuesday mornings in Matthews.
All skill levels, including the experienced to new carvers wishing to learn, are welcome to join. The classes will teach attendees how to carve.
The Matthews Concert Band is performing its free Fall Concert Series, which will include musical selections “Italian in Algiers,” “Army of the Nile,” “A Tribute to Harry James, Bond,” “Salute to Richard Rogers” and more.
Matthews Community Center, 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews
11.20.14Thursday
Lunch and Learn for nonprofits, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Julie A. Jahn Nonprofit Resource, LLC is hosting a luncheon entitled “Best Practices in Fundraising.”
The cost to attend is $15, and will include lunch and handouts. Visit www.jandjnonprofitresource.com/events or call Julie at 704-560-9202 to RSVP or for more information.
Casa Rita’s, 9727 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews
OngoingBackporch Treasures
The Matthews HELP Center invites shoppers to begin Christmas shopping at Backporch Treasures thrift shop located at the Matthews HELP Center.
Backporch Treasures is full of holiday décor, gifts and party wear where their best buys help others in the community. Aside from holiday shopping, the Matthews HELP Center has reduced prices on all of its merchandise.
Backporch Treasures Thrift Shop at Matthews HELP Center, 119 N. Ames St., Matthews
Ongoing through 2.28.15Chris Austin Fine Art Photography, 2 to
9 p.m.On Tuesdays through Saturdays, renowned Charlotte
skyline photographer Chris Austin has certified some of his prints for a winter exhibit. Austin’s works are well known in the Charlotte area and includes his limited edition “Rainbow over Charlotte” and one of his newest releases, “Canyon Light.” Attendees must be 21 years old or older, but admission is free.
Grape’s Wine Bar, 2233 Matthews Township Parkway, suite G, Matthews
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A fun-filled day for dogs and their people - of all ages!
Over 50 pet-friendly vendors and exhibitors
Interactive agility course; “Mutt Strut” Best Trick Contest
Matthews Police Department K9 Unit demonstrations
MPD “Paws for A Cause” 2K Dog Walk benefitting Special Olympics
Adoptable Dog Parades
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Free doggie bandanas to the first 500 dogs!
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Mint Hill Arts announces Volunteer of the Month, ‘People’s Choice’ winners
MINT HILL – Photographer Mary Ellis Young, former secretary of the Mint Hill Arts Executive Committee, was recently named the nonprofit’s Novem-ber Volunteer of the Month.
In addition to serving as secretary
over the past two years, Young has worked with the nonprofit on grant applications that have resulted in increased funds needed to oper-ate Mint Hill Arts, according to a news release.
“Not only is Mary a very tal-
ented photographer, she has helped us through the roughest financial chal-lenges we have ever faced,” Michael Hutchinson, co-president of the organi-zation, said in the release.
Young was formally recognized at the opening reception for the nonprofit’s November exhibit, “Black and White Ball,” on Friday, Nov. 7. The show will run through the end of November.
Mint Hill Arts also recently announced the winners for its October “People’s Choice” exhibit. The following artists took top honors when the votes were tal-lied:
• Veronical Maldonado’s oil painting “Amazing Light” and David McGee’s oil painting “Gracie” – Best in Show (tie)
• Judy Mizell’s watercolor “Roses” – Prettiest
• Will Petry’s pen and ink marker “Grumpy Moose” – Funniest
• Barbara Vivian Travell’s oil painting
“Lake Dreams” – Most Creative• Ann Marie Clark’s mixed media
“Prudence” – Best Junk Art, using recy-cled materials
People are invited year-round to visit the Mint Hill Arts gallery and gift shop. Free coffee and tea are available to visi-tors, according to the news release. Gal-lery hours are Wednesday through Sat-urday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find more information at www.mint-hillarts.org, or call 980-226-5532. The gallery is located at 11205 Lawyers Road, suite A.
Silver Brush Art Show returning to downtown Matthews
MATTHEWS – The annual Silver Brush Holiday Art Show and Sale will return to downtown Matthews this weekend.
The show, now in its 14th year, will take place Friday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the offices of Weaver, Bennett and Bland.
Silver Brush artists will feature a vari-ety of artwork including oil paintings, watercolors, clay, jewelry, photography and more. Artists featured in the show will include Prudy Weaver, John Moes-lein, Carol Pighin, Sandy Wilkinson, Cynthia Howard, Max McLeod, Shane Somerset, Sharron Burns and Julie Johnson.
The show will support Blessed
Assurance Adult Day Care in Mint Hill. The nonprofit provides a variety of ser-vices to senior citizens, veterans with disabilities and adults with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, post-stroke issues and dementia, among other ailments.
Weaver, Bennett and Bland is located at 196 N. Trade St.
Crown Artists exhibit debuts at the Cornwell Center
CHARLOTTE – Crown Artists recently announced the group’s first exhibition, “Expressions,” which opened in Charlotte at the Cornwell Center on Nov. 1.
“Expressions” features more than 70 paintings with “a rich variety of individ-ual styles,” according to a news release. The award-winning artists in the group are recognized for their mastery of color, and representational and abstract art in the show includes highly pigmented pas-tels, oils and mixed media.
Members of Crown Artists include Regina Calton Burchett, Bre Barnett Crowell, Judith Cutler, Angela Harker and Matthews resident Mona Vernona Hearne. All paintings are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Cornwell Center.
Find more information at www.mpbconline.org/cornwellcenter or call 704-927-0774. The Cornwell Center is located at 2001 Selwyn Ave.
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Barbara Travell’s oil painting “Lake Dreams” won the Most Creative award in the recent Mint Hill Arts “People’s Choice” show. Photo courtesy of Carol Timblin
Mary Ellis Young
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Waxhaw-based artist Bonnie Rusinko has always been a go-go kind of gal. As a military wife stationed in Europe in the 1970s, she worked full time, wrote a news-letter, groomed poodles and raised kids. Seeking a hobby that would slow her down enough to unwind, she tried painting and was hooked.
“It did not slow me down, but it made me more relaxed,” said Rusinko, who stud-ied under Herr Joachim Ludwig for eight years in Germany. She has received sev-eral awards for her paintings in Europe and America. One of her best known murals hangs in the Matthews Post Office.
Today Rusinko is as busy as ever, minus the poodles. She co-created the St. Mat-thew Santa’s Craft Show and has orga-nized it for the past nine years. In addition to being a full-time artist, she volunteers for the Waxhaw Arts Council, co-curates the window display downtown (next to Maxwell’s Tavern) and creates the organi-zation’s newsletter.
Next weekend, Rusinko and more than 40 other artists will open their studios for the Waxhaw Area Artists Free Open Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 will be a Preview Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Eight Legs Gallery, located at 310 E. South Main St. in Waxhaw. There will be an auction as part of the preview, and proceeds will ben-efit the Waxhaw Arts Council. All events are free and open to the public. More information and maps are available at the Waxhaw Arts Council website: waxhawarts.wordpress.com.
“The idea of the studio tour is to increase appreciation and educate the public about the value of art,” said Lambeth Marshall, a potter and secretary of the Waxhaw Arts Council.
The Waxhaw Arts Council (WAC) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to encouraging artistic passion and tal-ent. WAC offers learning and exhibition opportunities to artists, who volunteer to supplement art programs in area schools. Some WAC members are new to making art, while others are more established or
returning to their passion, like Rusinko.After moving back to the United States
in 1979, Rusinko burned her creative candle at both ends. Like most working mothers, Rusinko was over-committed and needed a break.
“I was working full time in special educa-tion and going to school at night,” recalled Rusinko. “It seemed like everything I touched would turn into work.”
Rusinko stopped painting regularly until she and her husband moved to Waxhaw 22 years ago. They bought a house in the country where Rusinko finally slowed down. After a long break, she realized she missed creating on canvas. She dabbled in painting for the St. Matthew Craft Show, but wanted more.
“The only way to get into the art world is to seek out other artists,” she said. She found community in the WAC and has watched the organization grow. In the last two years, membership has nearly tripled.
“Everyone is eager and so talented,” said Rusinko of the community she described as “vibrant.” “It’s our goal to make Wax-haw synonymous with art.”
Last year’s studio tour preview night was attended by more than 300 people. Over the same weekend last year, some artists saw 75 patrons visit their studios.
“The art tour is a chance to go into the artist’s studio, chat with them and see their art,” said Rusinko. “It’s like a progressive party; each studio has something going on.”
“The studio tours are drop-in style,” said Marshall. “People can come and go, and purchase if they want.”
Located at 700 Old Providence Road in downtown Waxhaw, Rusinko’s studio is spacious, so she will accommodate her paintings and the work of seven other pot-ters and painters.
The diversity of the upcoming studio tour is reflective of the WAC member base. Rusinko has enjoyed watching new artists: some with raw talent coming into their own, others working up their confidence.
“The best part is the camaraderie and encouragement,” said Rusinko. “It’s like a big family because we all want the same thing - we think art, we breathe art.”
Waxhaw Arts Council Studio Tour showcases Bonnie Rusinko and friends
Artist Bonnie Rusinko will join more than 40 artists and open her studio for the Waxhaw Area Artists Free Open Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22. Dee Grano/MMHW photo
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Game prev i ewsno. 15 SEED olyMPIC (5-6) AT no. 2 SEED InDEPEnDEnCE (11-0)
DIVISIon: Class-4AA
KEy PlAyErS: Olympic: quarterback Jeremiah Dorsey; running back Marquis Robinson and Jeremiah Dorsey, receiver Torry Bokar, linemen Emmanuel Olenga and Kelvin Techie, defensive backs Nik Kandacki and Joseph Lamar; Independence: quarterback Kelvin Hopkins, running backs AJ Peal and Quantavious McGill; receivers Will Walton and Jamar Jenkins; defensive backs Tim Marshall and Adonis Alexander; linemen Christian Colon, Caleb Walker and Jamal Kearney; linebackers Jimmel Twine and Chris Mangum
lAST MEETInG: Independence won, 27-0, on Sept 5, 2014
MATCHuP: As they’ve been all season long, the Patriots are rolling. Hopkins and McGill made huge plays in last week’s statement-making win over Butler and the defense held up enough to earn their first win in the series in five years.Olympic has won three of four, including a one-point thriller over Berry
last week. The Trojans could’ve won four straight, but narrowly missed an upset bid at South Meck on Oct. 24. Olympic has plenty of talent and can match up with the Patriots up front with Olenga and Techie headlining an imposing defensive front.Defense has been the Patriots calling card all season, as they’ve given up just 85 points on the year.
KEyS To VICTory: Independence coach Joe Evans and his staff has done a great job of taking the season one game at a time and keeping the team focused. That could be put to the test in this one, especially coming off last week’s emotional win.If they get settled early and Hopkins is able to make a couple of plays, this game could get away from Olympic early.However, the Trojans will pound the ball at the Patriots and if the Independence defense looks susceptible early on, Olympic could gain confidence and make this game interesting.As it stands now, the Patriots are the most dominating team in the Charlotte area and will look to prove they belong there. If they can impose their will and get an early lead, look for them to roll.
K inGs of the h i l lindependence jumped out to a 27-7 lead in the first half, but needed a late touchdown from Quantavious mcGill (28) to top Butler, 34-28, on nov. 7. the win gave independence (11-0) its first conference title since 2006 and snapped a nine-game losing streak to Butler, which stretched back to 2008, returning the King of the hill trophy to the patriots. Below are some of the sights from the game.a l l photos By andrew starK
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Area pets and their ‘parents’ braved chilly conditions Satur-
day morning, Oct. 29, for Matthews Presbyterian Church’s
annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony. Senior pastor Rev.
Bill Pederson led the ceremony, which drew dogs and cats to
the church parking lot, some wrapped in blankets. The church
also collected pet food and supplies to donate to the Humane
Society of Charlotte.
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(Above) Bassett hounds Roscoe, 9, and Max, 11;
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no. 12 SEED roCKy rIVEr (7-4) AT no. 5 SEED roBErSon (5-6)
DIVISIon: Class 4A
KEy PlAyErS: Rocky River: quarterback Naiil Ramadan, receiver/defensive back Jaire Alexander, running backs Elijah Jett and Justice Styron, receiver Kendall Lewis, linebackers Tyron Vanoy and Jacari Major, lineman Brandon Luallen; Roberson: quarterback Darrion Payne, running backs Kameron Gilliand and Chris Barnwell, linebacker Seth Griswald and Robert Balcom, linemen Cyrique McClellan and Keith Jenkerson, defensive back Marcez Shivers
lAST MEETInG: This is the first meeting
MATCHuP: Rocky River’s quick ascension in the Southwestern 4A conference took a bit of a hit this season. The Ravens came out of the gates slowly and it took a little bit of time to get going. Once they did, the Ravens had a really nice mid-season run as they won six consecutive games before falling hard to Independence and Rocky River. However, the Ravens righted the ship last week as they hammered Porter Ridge and still enter the playoffs with momentum.The good news for Roberson is the Rams won their regular season finale, snapping a four-game losing streak. The truth is the Rams are reeling, and a convincing win over one-win Enka may have done little to stop the bleeding.
KEyS To VICTory: Both teams love to run the ball, but have had varying success doing so. The Ravens are always strong, but Jett was hurt in the Independence game two weeks ago and didn’t play last week. A healthy Jett is a game-changer for the Ravens, but Styron filled in decently and could spell him this week.When the Ravens take to the air Ramadan and Alexander have an undeniable connection, and Alexander is one of the state’s top players at receiver, defensive back or in the return game. The Rams will try to run it, too, with Gilliand and Barnwell. Payne has had success throwing the ball and does a great job spreading it around.The Ravens defense allows just 20 points per and the Rams have surrendered 30. If Rocky River can establish the run and get a couple big plays from Alexander, they should have the upper hand.
no. 12 SEED SouTH MECK (8-3) AT no. 5 SEED BuTlEr (9-2)
DIVISIon: Class 4-AA
KEy PlAyErS: South Meck: quarterback Antonio Wallace, running back Devin Andrews, receiver/defensive backs Stephen Griffin and Chance Kennedy, running back/lineman Zach Gilbert, linebackers Austin Chapman and Austin Smith, defensive back John Brannon; Butler: quarterback Anthony Ratliff-Williams, running back Benny LeMay, receiver Alex Barrow, defensive back/receiver Clifton Duck, lineman Jalen Cousar, linebackers Christian Dixon and Jay Gibbs
lAST MEETInG: Butler won, 58-0, on Oct. 19, 2012
MATCHuP: Butler has owned this meeting of late, winning nine consecutive games, including the last four when the Bulldogs have topped 50 points each time.Both teams come into this one coming off a loss, as the Bulldogs fell to Independence and the Sabres were defeated by Ardrey Kell. For Butler, it’s business as usual as they lean on Ratliff-Williams, LeMay and Barrow on offense to carry the bulk of the load. Defensively, they’re very good up front, but are at times susceptible to the big play.Former Butler assistant Rocky White returns to campus with the Sabres, a team that’s won its most games since 2008 and are brimming with confidence, despite falling last week.
KEyS To VICTory: The Sabres will lean on Andrews, Gilbert and Griffin to eat up the clock and grind out yards on the ground. If they can do that, limit big plays on defense and maybe force a turnover or two, they have a chance, especially with their big-play ability.Butler wants to get up early and put this one out of reach quickly. If Ratliff-Williams and Co. get going offensively, it could get out of hand. More likely, the matchup will be close for most of the game, but expect the more experienced and playoff-seasoned Bulldogs to have the upper hand in what should be a hard-fought game.
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5 Place to put a stethoscope
10 With 16-Across, donate
14 Doctor Zhivago’s love
15 Pry bar
16 See 10-Across
17 Candid
18 Midwest air hub
19 Rib, e.g.
20 What gossip columnists do?
23 Headache
24 One ___ time
25 Peep from a sheep
28 “Sucks to be you!”
31 Earth tones
33 Slow flow
36 What mathematicians do?
38 Big name in appliances
40 Producer of a tirade
41 Missouri city, familiarly
42 What bouncers do?
45 Madre’s brothers
46 Strands in December?
47 Squeeze, informally
49 ___ trice
50 Hi-___
52 Starr of old comics
56 What literary critics do?
59 Thomas ___ Edison
62 “The Gentleman Is ___” (Rodgers and Hammerstein song)
63 Soul singer Redding
64 With 67-Across, coastal Maine
65 Bygone communication
66 SeaWorld attraction
67 See 64-Across
68 Put up
69 Twitter ___ (news source)
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1 It’s a sin
2 Frank who directed “It Happened One Night”
3 Fields
4 Outdoor concert sites
5 Tight shot
6 Gleeful giggle
7 Rescue mission, briefly
8 Missionary Junípero ___
9 “Rock-a-bye, baby” location
10 Yaks
11 ___ Jima
12 Vehicle for a news team
13 Needle feature
21 “Evil Woman” band, for short
22 Food items that can be messy to eat
25 Cinema canine
26 “Star Wars” droid, informally
27 Total idiots
29 Smooth-tongued
30 Dances around a lifted chair, maybe
32 Go ballistic
33 Christine of “Chicago Hope”
34 How the Titanic was going before it struck an iceberg
35 Woman who has a way with words?
37 Semester, e.g.
39 Old Olds
43 Take to another level
44 What lies between the lines
48 Hit sign
51 Meal that often includes matzo ball soup
53 Saltpetre
54 Clear for takeoff?
55 Syrian strongman
56 “I ___ blame you”
57 Something to audition for
58 Architect’s detail, for short
59 Citrus drink suffix
60 Mauna ___
61 Golfs, e.g., informally
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