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Matthews-Mint HillCAROLINA WEEKLY NEWSPAPERSAds inside this issue . . .Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge ...... 2Randy Marion GMC ......................... 28Volume 4, Number 23 • June 10-16, 2011Shuttle service startspage 5Honoringa founding fatherUSA WEEKEND inside!www.matthewsminthillweekly.comfamily with Mint hill tieshonors revolutionaryWar veteran who wasamong early areasettlersMint Hill artists join fightagainst breast cancerpage 18Inside ...2011 Trackand FieldSuper Teamspage 24Business Beat .......................3News Briefs .........................6Crime Scene .........................8Education ...........................15Crossword/Calendar ..........17Arts ...................................18Movies ..............................21Sports ...............................24Service Directory ................27Photos courtesy of Charlie BurdickGorman steps down asCMS superintendentby Josh Lanier and Sarah Gilbertnews@matthewsminthillweekly.comCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools SuperintendentPeter Gorman has resigned.Gorman, who took over for Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools in 2006, announced his resignationWednesday, June 8, effective Aug. 15.Peter GormanNews Corp. announced that Gorman willhelp lead its newly-formed education division working to implementthe agency’s technology in school districts.During his tenure, Gorman was lauded by some national educationgroups for his approach to results-driven education, but hasHundreds gathered at PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church in Mint HillSaturday, June 4 to honor RevolutionaryWar veteran and Mecklenburg Countypioneer Sugar Dulin.(see Gorman on page 16)by Alan Hodgenews@matthewsminthillweekly.comIf Revolutionary War veteran andMecklenburg County pioneer SugarDulin could have seen the honors paidto him Saturday, June 4 at PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church in Mint Hill, hewould no doubt have thought it a sweetdeal.About 200 people, including many ofDulin’s descendents, attended a dedicationceremony at the church cemeterywhere a memorial headstone wasplaced next to his brother’s grave. Itis not clear where Dulin is buried butclues point to the church’s cemetery.Wan Dulin Smith of Spring, Texas,(see Founding father on page 13)County tax bills willincrease for majorityof homeownersSchools, parks and libraries get more fundingby Frank DeLoachefrank@matthewsminthillweekly.comWith little change from their straw-vote decision last week, theMecklenburg Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt a$1.38 billion budget Tuesday night that gives more to educationand libraries, creates a fund to better manage debt and providesfor employee merit raises.Commissioners adopted the budget for the 2011-12 fiscalyear with a 5-4 vote at their regular meeting at the Charlotte-(see Taxes on page 11)

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NewsBusiness BeatKara Lopp/MMHW photoA UPS store will open next month in The Commonsshopping center at 10020 Monroe Roadin Matthews.Serving Home Cooked MealsSince 1953OfferingBreakfastLunch &DinnerJimmie'sRestauRant7024 Brighton Park Dr, Mint hill • 704-545-7750Off Hwy 51, 1/4 mile off Lawyers Rd & Hwy 51 Intersectionwww.matthewsminthillweekly.comNew UPS locatioNcomiNg tomatthewSArea residents will have another choicefor shipping, packing, copying and morewhen a United Parcel Service location opensoff Monroe Road in Matthews next month.The store, in The Commons shoppingcenter, at 10020 Monroe Road will be thesecond UPS franchise store for owner YantiSantoso. She bought a UPS location in Harrisburgin 2007.The Monroe Road location was a logicalchoice because of convenience – for herselfand her customers, the Providence Plantationresident said.“It’s on the way to work for most peopleand on the way home from work,” Santososaid. “It’s close to the street and easy to see.Our customers, they like to come in andout and in less than five minutes they’redone.”Santoso will transfer staff from the Harrisburglocation, but does expect to hireone additional employee. Customers canexpect personal service, she said.“We like to know the names of our customers.It’s just like a small-town storerather than a big box store,” Santoso said.mint hill’s got Pizzazz!Howard & Howard Events has combinedits party-planning and chef services withhandmade floral design and jewelry toSeafOOdSandwiCHeSSalaDS • BurgerSSteakS*Daily Specials*JiMMie’S HaS pRivate ROOMSPerfect for yourgraduation parties!please visit the websitewww.jimmiesrestaurant.comHOURS: Tue. - Sat. 5:30am to 10pmSun 5:30am to 3pmClosed MondaysKara Lopp/MMHW photosPizzazz! recently opened in downtown Mint Hill at 11300Lawyers Road, Suite D, in the B.G. Walters shopping center.open Pizzazz! in Mint Hill.Pamela Howard of Howard & Howardsaid the business outgrew their locationoff Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road and wanted toincorporate walk-in retail sales, which ledto the partnership with interior and floraldesigner Tommy Braswell and local jewelryartists.Pizzazz! Is located at 11300 Lawyers Road,suite D, in the B.G. Walters shopping center.For more information, call 704-545-2060.chick-fil-a closes forrenovations June 18South CharlotteDermatologyTreating allSkin Issuesfrom Moles to Acneto WartsMatthews’ Chick-fil-A restaurant will closeJune 18 for a complete overhaul, includingthe addition of a double drive-through.Owner Deno Keretses said the 19-yearoldrestaurant at 9905 Matthews Park Drive,will be gutted and renovations will meanclosing the location for about a month.The double drive-though will create twolanes for ordering, which will then mergeinto one lane for customers to pay and pickuptheir food, Keretsessaid. Staff will watchthe cars to make suretwo people aren’tmoving into the singlelane at the same time,he said.The design is alreadyused in at least 30Chick-fil-A restaurants,including the Mooresvillelocation.greg’s Bar-B-Qcollecting forSpecial olympicsGreg’s Famous Bar-B-Q restaurantin Matthews is collectingquarters to help the Matthews PoliceDepartment reach its goal of a mile’s worth– or 63,360 quarters – to benefit SpecialOlympics of North Carolina.A mile in quarters equals $15,840.To donate, drop your quarters in the collectionbox inside the restaurant at 10915Monroe Road.For more information, call 704-847-5035.Donate cash for troops atKangaroo expressKangaroo Express convenience stores,including the Matthews location, will collect$1 donations through Labor Day toraise money for troop support services andnonprofits.Donations will support the USO; theWounded Warrior Project; and NationalGuard family assistance programs in fivestates.In Matthews, Kangaroo Express is located(see Business on page 7)Schedule your 2011 Skin Cancer Check today!DaviD B. SChulman M.D., F.A.A.D.Board Certified DermatologistGeneral Dermatology - Adult and PediatricGraduate of N.Y.U. School of MedicineFormer Clinical Instructor Harvard Medical SchoolWeekday, Evening, Emergency, Lunch and Saturday Appointments AvailableAetnA | BCBS | Cigna | GHI | Humana | Medcost | Medicare | tricareUnited Healthcare | Wellpath and OthersReasonable fees for non-insured patients704-542-3003 | 10370 Park rd. | CharlotteJust Off I-485, Near CMC-Pineville & The Black LionMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 3

Massage treatment like no other.Ricky Prevatte, LMBT 1154:Totally blind from birth, his sense of touch is a true gift - one that has been someticulously developed and honed from a very young age since blind peoplenaturally have to rely on their sense of touch so completely. So if you’ve heard thecurrent phrase “I feel your pain”, let me tell you – This man does. Not only does hefeel it, but he can do something about it. His skilled hands and learned modalitiescan send your pain away never to return. Even chronic, degenerative conditions canimprove tremendously with his treatments. If you’ve tried everything else. If you’vepaid other professionals who hurry you in and out. It’s time to find true relief.Find your relief atRICKY PREVATTEMASSAGESought out by doctors to provide his healing brand of massage therapy:“The Human CAT Scan” – Dr. Bryant, D.C., Charlotte NC“The most skilled massage therapist I’ve ever met” – Dr. Jill Thompson, MD., Charlotte NCPain relief so complete,doctors send their patients.OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE.Adored by his clientele:I knew I was facing paralyzation. My back pain was so severe, I had to eat my meals laying on my stomach on the floor. After two sessionswith Ricky, I was almost pain free. – Scott D., Huntersville, NC, Age 39With just one treatment, my headache and neck pain were completely gone. My doctors had given up hope since there seemed to be no relieffor me. – Jeri, Greenville, SC, Age 87I’ve always had TMJ pain… always that tightness. Now I know what “normal” feels like. – Marilyn C., Charlotte NC, Age 68After three sessions, my doctor decided to postpone the surgery. That was eight years ago. – John F., Hartsville, SC, Age 74My brother told me about Ricky’s massage therapy. I came from Brooklyn for a series of three sessions. I went back home pain free. I can liftup my little girl again and swing her around. – Danny P., Brooklyn NY, Age 29It’s given me my mobility back! – Norma J., Age 71, Charlotte NCInjections, pain meds, physical therapy… Nothing helped until I went to Ricky. – Deb N., Concord NC, Age 49I have not been able to stretch like this in YEARS! Well worth the trip to have that range of motion again. – Mary Cae A., Greenfield Center,NY Age 45I would have paid a doctor thousands of dollars to deafen my ears to remove the ringing. This treatment was immediate (and MUCH lessexpensive). Jim L., Charlotte NCAfter seeking help from several medical professionals for my vertigo, I finally found relief the first time Ricky treated me for it. I thoughtsomeone had adjusted my stereo! I travel a lot in my business and have had massage treatments worldwide, but Ricky is way up at the top. -Stan P., Charlotte NCHow It WorksRicky Prevatte has integrated two basic modalities to achieve optimum results for his sessions. Neuromuscular Therapy balancesthe body’s central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. It is a system of manual treatment protocols andneurological principles which can restore postural alignment and proper use of muscles and flexibility. The second is the Active IsolatedStretch Technique and is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release. The AIS method of fascial releaseprovides dynamic facilitated stretching of major muscle groups that restore proper fascial planes for optimal physiological function.Even degenerative conditions (multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons, and degenerative disc disease…) can improve with AIS; partlyby stimulating neurogenesis (the development of nerve tissues) and helping to create new neural pathways. AIS can play a centralrole in the healing process by enhancing flexibility, strength, and the overall health of both joints and soft tissues.RICKY PREVATTEMASSAGECall now toSave 40%with this Ad(704) 890-8225Page 4 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklywww.matthewsminthillweekly.com

All aboard!Shuttle service starts in Matthews,Mint HillTammy Larsh was beyond excited Tuesday.She saw the Charlotte Area Transit System bus pull upby her house near Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care andwent out to meet it. Larsh, 53, hadn’t heard of the newshuttle service to the area, which started Tuesday, and waselated. She doesn’t have a car and has a hard time findingrides to Matthews’ Burger King where she works. Herbrother’s car isn’t working and he’ll likely use the shuttleto get to his job at The Hill Bar & Grill, she said.“It’s about time they get this out here. This is socool,” Larsh said. “I walk to work, but in this heat and atmy age it’s too much.”The transit system received a $500,000, two-yearfederal grant to improve its service to residents – specificallyseniors and those with disabilities. Part of thatmoney, about $50,000 a year, will run the Matthews-Mint Hill area shuttle service and $166,000 was used tobuy a shuttle bus, Ramond Robinson, a transit plannerwith the agency said. But the shuttle, he said, is open toall residents who need a ride.The shuttle, operating between the IndependencePointe Park and Ride in Matthews and Mint Hill, will runTuesday through Friday 9 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:20p.m. and includes stops at:• Levine Senior Center in Matthews (at the first turnaroundcircle)• Windsor Square shopping center in Matthews (nearPetSmart)• Mint Hill Festival shopping center in Mint Hill(driveway off N.C. 51)• Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care in Mint Hill• Lawyers Glen Assisted Living Center in Mint Hill• Mecklenburg County Park and Ride bus stop offSam Newell Road in MatthewsA stop at the Sycamore Commons shopping centerin Matthews was on the list of initial stops but won’tbe added unless riders request it, Robinson said, notingKara Lopp/MMHW photoNewsthese passengers can get off at the senior center andwalk across the street to shops.Stops have also been added:• Outside CVS Pharmacy in Mint Hill (on Matthews-Mint Hill Road)• Outside the Pine Lake Family Physicians office (onMatthews-Mint Hill Road)• Outside Mint Hill Family Physicians (on Matthews-Mint Hill Road)• Intersection of Matthews-Mint Hill Road and ReidHarkey Road in MatthewsStops haven’t been added at Mint Hill’s WillowGrove retirement community and Matthews’ PlantationEstates retirement community because they are outsideof the designated route distance, Robinson said. But thatdoesn’t mean stops couldn’t be added if residents therewould use the shuttle, he said.“We need to hear from them,” he said. “It’s somethingthat we’re going to have to look at to see whatwe can do. It’s something that hopefully we can grow tomeet the needs of people.”The shuttle costs 70 cents one way or 35 cents oneway for seniors – ages 62 and older – and the disabled.Service can deviate for pickups up to three-quarters of amile from the route with advanced notice.If you have questions or suggestions for future shuttlestops, call 704-336-7433(RIDE). q– Kara LoppMaryHilaryMonteBellasalonFarrahYour Look is Our Reputation!Join us at Monte Bella Salon for some great dealsto jump start your Summer and look FabulousWith any Haircut add on5 FREE Foils to brighten yourstyle and add a little sparkleOffer expires 6/30/11Walk-Ins Welcome! Open Monday thru SaturdayStill searching for 2 Stylists to join our team!10610 Independence Pointe Parkway ~ 704-844-0500Suite B, Matthews, NC 28105(Across from Target on Independence Pointe Parkway)KateCarrieCarolJenniferWINDOWSSiding, Entry & Garage Doors6 MoNthsMINIMUMPAYMENTS,NO INTEREST**with approved creditChief Designer forWorld of WindowsCOmfOrt WOrlD 4000$189 WINDOW featureS• Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty• Lifetime Warranty on Labor• Lifetime Warranty onGlass Breakage• Tilt-in Sashes for Easy Cleaning• Lower Energy Cost• Beautify Your Home• See Sales Associate for Details****Lead safe work practice install is extra.We don’t just standbehind our windowswith the industry’sstrongest warranty,we stand on them!Locally Owned by TimWaddell and Jamie ElleranY SIZEWhite, Double-Hung Welded Sashand Frame Includes Bug Screen!*Up to 4’x6’$189 *InStallEDMooresville • 109 Williamson road, suite e • Mooresville, NC 28117 • 704.883.8282Charlotte • 8820 University east Drive, suite B • Charlotte, NC 28213 • 704.921.98981-800-NeXtWiNDoW • www.WindowsCharlotte.com M-F 8:30 am-5:30 pm and saturday by appointmentwww.matthewsminthillweekly.comMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 5

Matthews-Mint Hill10100 Park Cedar Drive, Suite 150Charlotte, NC 28210Phone: 704-849-2261 • Fax: 704-849-2504www.matthewsminthillweekly.comNewsFin d us on Fa c e b o o kEditorKara LoppManaging Editor for SportsC. Jemal HortonSports EditorAaron GarciaSports WriterChris HuntStaff WriterJosh LanierEducation ReporterSarah GilbertArts & Entertainment ReporterAlison WooContributing WritersAlan HodgeTim RossLayout DirectorMichael KerrManaging EditorFrank DeLoacheMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly is publishedby the Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group,10100 Park Cedar Drive, Suite 150, CharlotteNC, 28210 All rights reserved. Reproductionwithout permission is strictly prohibited.Advertising:adsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.comCEOAlain LillieControllerKelly WrightADVERTISINGAccount ExecutivesCathy KowalskiJan MooreJennifer RozzelleRandi TrojanClassifieds and Service DirectoryMonica GoldstonGRAPHICSCreative DirectorSteve PiggGraphics ArtistJulie AustinDISTRIBUTIONManagerGary BonenoAssistant ManagerChristopher GrahamPage 6 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill WeeklyNewsriefsBMatthews spends $9Kfor mobile appNeed info on Matthews? There’s an appfor that!The Town of Matthews released a mobileapplication this week that will allow citizensto have instant access to the town’s website,report potholes, malfunctioning trafficlights and more. The town paid about$9,000 for the technology, training andfuture updates, Matthews spokeswomanAnnette Privette Keller said.The MyMatthews application is freefor users and is available for iPhones andDroids now, according to a press releasefrom the town. A version for Blackberryand independent devices is coming soon.“We are always exploring ways to bettercommunicate with our citizens,” MatthewsMayor Jim Taylor said in the release. “Thismobile app allows people on-the-go toquickly access information about the townor to reach us about a concern they mayhave. The application will allow our organizationto use cutting-edge technology to beeven more efficient.”The mobile app is a joint venture withthe City of Charlotte who launched the MyCharlotte mobile app last year, the releasesaid.The mobile app system has a customerresource management feature that willallow the town to report back to citizens onthe status of the item they are contactingthe town about.“This feature will give us the opportunityto provide a better customer service experiencefor our citizens. They can use theapp to communicate with us anonymouslyor they will be able to access informationabout what we have done to address theircomments to us,” Privette Keller said in therelease. qReport: County wateris safe to drinkDrinking water provided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities “meets and exceedsall state and federal standards,” accordingto a press release from the utility.All Mecklenburg County residents havebeen mailed a copy of the report, therelease said.According to the report, required by thefederal Environmental Protection Agency,the utility conducted more than 150,000tests on drinking water last year to ensurethat the water is safe to drink. The testslook for more than 150 substances, manyof which occur naturally in the environment.Even the highest contaminant levelsdetected were well below federal limits, therelease said.“There is a direct link between our community’sinvestment in both water infrastructureand well-trained staff and the highUnder constructionKara Lopp/MMHW photoWork is in full swing along Lebanon Road in Mint Hill to widen a one-lane bridge to twolanes. The estimated $1.5 million project near the Pine Lake Country Club was delayed thisspring by utility placement but is back on track now, said Brady McKenzie, an assistant residentengineer with the N.C. Department of Transportation. Crews are expected to finishthe new bridge section this summer and move traffic to that section while the old bridgeis being demolished, McKenzie said.The bridge was one of the few remaining one-lane bridges in the state. The entire constructionproject is expected to be complete by next May.quality of our water,” Barry Gullet, Charlotte-MecklenburgUtilities director, said inthe release. “We have been recognized forthe superior operation of the water systemand the quality of the drinking water producedon many occasions, and once againour annual water quality report reflects thehigh level of confidence customers shouldhave in the tap water they drink.”The report also includes the results ofthe Source Water Assessment Programconducted by the state of North Carolina,information on impurities that might bepresent in untreated water and basic informationabout the water treatment process.For more information about the report,visit www.cmutilities.com or dial 3-1-1. qCarolina Weeklywelcomes newsales directorsThe Carolina Weekly Newspaper Grouprecently added three additional sales directorsto its Southern Division, which producesMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly, SouthCharlotte Weekly and Union CountyWeekly.Mint Hill resident Michelle McDonaldwill serve the advertising needs of residentsand businesses in Matthews and MintHill; Jan Moore will serve in South Charlotte;and Randi Trojan will assist in UnionCounty sales coverage.McDonald, a 15-year resident of MintHill, has more than 10 years of advertisingand marketing experience, most recentlyworking with Holiday Retirement, whichincludes Mint Hill’s Willow Grove. From2007 to 2009, she worked as a sales representativewith The Mint Hill Times.A member of theMint Hill Parks andRecreation Committee,McDonald is excited toreturn to her roots inprint advertising. She isa member of the MintMichelle McDonald Hill Kiwanis Club andwill serve as the club’sliaison to IndependenceHigh School next year.McDonald also serveson the East District advisorycouncil for MecklenburgCounty Parkand Recreation.Jan Moore “I think that news inkgets into your blood. Imissed partnering withlocal businesses andincreasing their market,”she said. “You can watchfor me on the streets.”McDonald and husbandLeo have oneRandi Trojandaughter, Maggie, 9.The family have two horses, Hocus Pocusand Andrew; three dogs, Jessie; Willie; andLouis Vuitton; cats Tobby and Louise; anda guinea pig, Olivia.Call Michelle McDonald at 704-957-9158 or e-mail michelle@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com. qFather of Yearwinner hasMatthews rootsFive Charlotte-area dads have beennamed Charlotte’s 2011 Fathers of the(see Briefs on page 7)www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Business(continued from page 3)at 101 E. John St.For more information about the Salute OurTroops campaign, visit www.KESalute.com.Matthews resident launchesInsureEd.comJeff Conyers wants to be your insuranceadvocate.The Matthews resident and licensed insurancebroker recently launched a website,www.InsureEd.com, to give area residentsways to research their options.“My experience with my fathers’ battleagainst Dementia taught me about familyplanning and insurance the hard way,” Conyerssaid in a press release.”Folks can use mywebsite or they can call me … it’s a way toresearch, ask questions, get a second opinion,and plan in advance. It’s free, no obligations.”For more information, call 704-321-0490 ore-mail jeff@InsureEd.com.Mint Hill resident startspossession-protectionbusinessTiffany Steel wants to protect your home orbusiness – with photos.The Mint Hill resident started her own company,Comprehensive Inventory Solutions, afew months ago to detail the contents of areahomes and businesses in case disaster strikes.“We offer protection and detailed peaceof mind,” Steel said. “Given the number ofnatural disasters in recent months, home andbusiness owners know they should have aninventory, but simply don’t have the time orpatience to perform one themselves.”An inventory comes complete with a set ofBriefs(continued from page 6)Year by the AmericanDiabetes Association.The well-known businessleaders and communityservants have pledgedChris Littleto raise $300,000 to helpfight diabetes for the 165,000 people inthe Charlotte area who have the disease.The honorees are:• Chris Little, director of variableoperations with the Hendrick AutomotiveGroup. (Little grew up in Matthews.)• Peter Browning, founder and managingdirector of Peter Browning & Associates,LLC• Bertram L. Scott, president, U.S. CommercialMarkets, CIGNA Corporation• Michael Marsicano, president andchief executive officer, Foundation ForThe Carolinas• Rick D. Puckett, executive vice president,chief financial officer, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.The businessmen were selected by theNational Father’s Day Council, whichhonors fathers for their outstanding commitmentto their children and the values offatherhood. They will be honored June 17at Charlotte’s 11th annual National Fatherof the Year Awards fundraiser benefitingthe American Diabetes Association.“We’re proud to honor these exceptionalfathers, who have so admirably balancedtheir personal lives with such successfulwww.matthewsminthillweekly.comNewsPhoto courtesy of Jeff ConyersMatthews resident Jeff Conyers (above)recently launched www.InsureEd.com.detailed reports, data backup CD, software soclients can view inventory results on their computersand an information package filled withtips and advice.Find more information online atwww.cis-inventory.com.Harris Teeter shoppersdonate $100K for troopsHarris Teeter shoppers raised nearly $100,000last month during the company’s Smiles OverMiles donation card campaign to give militarymembers and their families the opportunity tosend secure video messages back home.Matthews-based Harris Teeter sold $1and $7donation cards in each of its stores during themonth of May to raise money to purchase SmilesOver Miles account cards that will be placed atparticipating USO centers for use by militarymembers. In total, Harris Teeter shoppers raisedenough money to give more than 14,000 activeduty service members an account card thatenables them to send and receive unlimitedvoice, text, large file attachments or video messagesfor one year using Smiles Over Miles.For more information about Smiles OverMiles, visit www.smilesovermiles.com. qcareers and community service records,”said Don Canterna, SPX Corporationsegment president and co-chair of theCharlotte Father’s Day Council, whichhas raised more than $2.3 million fordiabetes research and education.The American Diabetes Associationcontinues to search for a cure for diabetes,the body’s inability to produce or respondto insulin, causing high blood sugar levelsthat often lead to blindness, kidney failure,amputation, heart attack and stroke, accordingto Dianne Roth, ADA executive director,central Carolinas area. “Without the fundswe raise this year from the gala, the ADA’slocal outreach programs – including nearly25 percent who are unaware they have thedisease – would be impossible.”This year’s honorees join previous Charlottearea dads, including: Piedmont NaturalGas Chairman, President and ChiefExecutive Offficer Tom Skains; DukeEnergy Carolinas’ President Brett Carter;The Wheeler Company Founder H.A.(Humpy) Wheeler; Lance-Snyder’s ChiefHuman Resources Officer Kevin Henry;former Family Dollar General MerchandiseManager Sam Bernstein; TechnologyProject Management Founder andPresident Stoney D. Sellars; SPX CorporationSegment President and CorporateOfficer Don L. Canterna; Scott Clark’sToyota City owner Scott L. Clark; Ruth’sChris Steak House franchise owner JeffreyConway; GMAC Financial Services’Chief Information Officer Cliff Skelton;(see Briefs on page 16)The Area’s PremierFamily Eye DoctorsMetrolina EyeAssociatesIvan Mac, MDRussell Fry, MDStallings Professional Center4101 Campus Ridge RoadMatthews, NC 28105704.234.1930Dara Khalatbari, MD• Cataract Surgery• LASIK• Eyelid Surgery• Diabetic Eye Care• Glaucoma Care• Pediatrics• Dry Eye• Routine Eye Exams• Glasses/ContactsMelissa Shipley, MDJason Berkebile , ODMetro Medical Campus630 Comfort Lane, Ste. EMonroe, NC 28112704.289.5455www.metrolinaeye.comTurning 50?Schedule a Colonoscopy TodayEarly Screening Saves Lives!Anthony Colvin, MDRonnie Cyzner, MDStephen Deal, MD, FACG, FASGEMichael Gaspari, MDNewlocationEric Thompson, MDCassandra Minor, MDGlen Portwood, MDPreston Purdum III, MD, FACGBarry Schneider, MDGastrointestinal Disorders:Colon Cancer ScreeningIrritable Bowel (IBS) • Diverticulosis • Hepatitis • Liver DiseasePancreatic and Biliary DisordersOutpatient Endoscopy Centers:Charlotte, Huntersville, Monroe, Pineville, UniversityOpen Access Screening Colonoscopies*(*may not require office visit prior to procedure)Accepting Patients Age 16 & UpCarolina DigestiveHealth Associates, PA8220 University Executive Park Drive, Suite 125 • Charlotte300 Billingsley Road, Suite 200 • Charlotte1450 Matthews Township Pkwy, Suite 460 • MatthewsCarolinaDigestive.comAppointments 704-372-1615Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 7

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Interestwill be charged to your account from the purchase date at the regular APR if the purchase balance is not paid in full within the promotionalperiod or if you make a late payment. For newly opened accounts, the regular APR is 27.99% The APR may vary. The APR is given as of1/1/2011. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. If you use the card for cash advances,the cash advance fee is 4% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.00. **To download and print the government’s summaryof Energy Star products that are eligible for HVAC credits for homeowners, visit www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.Page 8 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill WeeklySelling your GOLDand SILVER Jewelry?NO “MIDDLEMAN” = NO JEWELER FEES!FREE & HONEST ESTIMATES704-525-4646Open Saturdays9115-M Old Statesville RoadCharlotte, NC 28269704.596.3119 • i-hvac.netThe Crime SceneThis week’s bulletins from area police(Above) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say theman seen here on video surveillance robbingthe Dilworth Tanning Spa in Charlotte alsorobbed Aloha Snow this week near Matthewsand Mint Hill town limits.Aloha Snow4314 Park Road, Charlotte (Across from Park Rd. Shopping Center)4314 www.cascaderefiningnc.comPark Road, Charlotterobbed(Across from the Park Road Shopping Center)The man who robbed a snow cone4314 Park Road, Charlotte (Across from Park Rd. Shopping Center)shop off Margaret Wallace Road Monday,June 6 robbed a south Charlottesalon the day before, Charlotte-MecklenburgPolice said.At about 3:30 p.m. Monday, a manwalked into Aloha Snow, 5716 WyalonginsTAnT COmfOrTDrive, and pulled up his shirt to displaya handgun in his waist band anddemanded cash, according to a policeGET UP TO Areport. Aloha Snow is near the intersectionof Idlewild and Margaret Wallaceroads in the Mintworth CommonsShopping Center, where Matthews,Mint Hill and Charlotte meet. Husbandand wife duo Levi and Audra Jeppsonopened the shop in October 2009.No one was injured in the robbery andthe man stole an undisclosed amount ofPLUs UP TO $500 in fEDErAL TAX CrEDiTs**. cash. 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Holmes,who also was charged with taxevasion, was ordered to pay restitutionin the amount of $1.9 million.According to a press release from theUnited States Attorney’s Office, Holmesserved as chief executive of SettlementSource, LLC when he and partnerR. Scott Pace, 38, of Charlotte,“discovered that they could embezzleclient funds from the escrow account– at least initially – without any customerdiscovering the embezzlementand without any noticeable effecton operations,” the release charged.Holmes and Pace pled guilty to thecharges last year. A third defendantalso has been charged and is awaitingsentencing.According to court records, theembezzling started about November2005 and Holmes and his partnersused client funds to pay for real estateinvestments, a box suite for CarolinaPanthers football games, personalloans, a loan for Holmes’ daughterand son-in-law to purchase a houseand other expenses. When the schemecollapsed about July 2008, it causedlosses to clients and insurers of about$2.4 million.All federal prison sentences areserved without the possibility ofparole.Sibling fightsends brother tohospitalA 20-year-old Mint Hill man wasarrested June 4 for cutting his 27-yearoldbrother with a knife, according to aMint Hill Police report.(see Crime on page 11)www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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NewsLocal couple, oncologist testifying on AvastinCancer drug under scrutinyby U.S. FDAby Frank DeLoachefrank@matthewsminthillweekly.comThe U.S. Food and Drug Administrationhas invited a local woman, who hassurvived three years despite a diagnosis ofstage-4 breast cancer, to testify June 28 inWashington, D.C., in support of Avastin,the drug she believes has prolonged herlife.Testifying with Shannon Morgan willbe her husband, Pat, and Dr. John Powderly,the Huntersville oncologist who hastreated Morgan and other women diagnosedwith breast cancer that is both inoperableand incurable.The Morgans and Powderly apparentlyare the only three people from the Charlottearea invited to speak at the two-hourhearing, Powderly said this week. Federalofficials have scheduled 40 people fromacross the U.S. to speak for three to fiveminutes.Avastin is a new type of cancer drugs thatcuts off the blood supply to cancer tumors,thus preventing the cancer from growing.So even in women who have breast cancerthat can’t be cured or operated on, Avastincan essentially stop further growth ofthe tumor, according to Powderly, a boardcertifiedoncologist who operates CarolinaBioOncology Institute, which is affiliatedwith Presbyterian Hospital-Huntersville.Despite Avastin’s miraculous work forMorgan and other cancer patients acrossthe country, the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration announced last year itwould withdraw approval for Avastin fortreatment of breast cancer. The federalagency, following a recommendation ofone of its advisory groups, said “The dataindicate that the drug does not prolongoverall survival in breast-cancer patientsor provide a sufficient benefit in slowingdisease progression to outweigh the significantrisk to patients.”If federal officials remove their endorsementof Avastin for breast cancer, the drugwill remain available to women, but theMorgans and others fear insurance companieswill no longer pay for the drug.“Who can afford $90,000 for a drug?” PatMorgan said.The agency still endorses the use ofAvastin in treating colon, lung and braincancer, Powderly said, and he believesresearchers just don’t have enough data toshow Avastin’s long-term effectiveness onstage-4 breast cancer.But at the hearing on June 28, Powderlysaid federal officials will receive moreresearch, and he hopes Margaret Hamburg,head the Food and Drug Administration,will reverse her earlier ruling againstAvastin for breast cancer.“I would be very happy to speak asan oncologist who treats breast cancerpatients every day with Avastin …” Powderlywrote in application to testify at thehearing. “Our patient Shannon (Morgan)is an outstanding example of someonewho has benefited greatly from Avastin. SoI, like most oncologists, feel strongly thatAvastin should remain FDA approved forbreast cancer patients. I am very familiarwith the Avastin breast trials, as I also wasa principal investigator for these studies.”Powderly credits Pat Morgan, Shannon’shusband and a former Marine, withgetting their invitations to testify. Federalofficials apparently couldn’t ignore Morgan’sunrelenting, vocal advocacy for hiswife and other breast-cancer patients whodepend on Avastin, Powderly said.“It’s nice that the public outcry hasforced them to reconsider their decision,”Powderly said.“I write the FDA almost every day,” PatMorgan said this week. “Any time I readsomething, I send them an email: ‘Did yousee this one?’ ”Still he has been bitterly disappointedfederal officials seem to have no interestin hearing from dozens, if not hundreds, ofwomen from across the country – as wellas oncologists like Powderly – who believeAvastin is effective.“It’s so demoralizing,” he said from hishome in the SouthPark area. “I’m so madat my country right now.”Morgan said he has appealed to U.S. Sen.Kay Hagan and U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick forhelp. After six months, Hagan sent a politethank-you note and nothing else. Myrickissued a statement voicing her concernsabout the Food and Drug Administration’sdecision and promised to raise the issue ina House committee hearing.But Myrick “has disappeared” sincethen, and Pat Morgan is still trying to getan appointment with U.S. Sen. RichardBurr.At the hearing, Pat Morgan said his wifewill try to personally convince federal officialsof the difference Avastin has made inher life. She continues to work at MarshUSA, an international insurance brokerage,a job that she’s held for more than 30years. She cared for her parents, both ofwhom died within a short time this year,Pat Morgan said.For his part at the hearing, “I’m going tobe the bad cop,” Shannon’s husband said.“Why has this seemingly been a miracletreatment in Europe? 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Taxes(continued from page 1)Mecklenburg Government Center. Thebudget was approved along party lines,with Republicans, including Bill Jameswho represents Matthews and Mint Hill,voting against the measure.The spending plan covers July 1, 2011through June 30, 2012, and includes aproperty tax rate decrease of almost 2 cents.The tax rate for the total $1,385,005,882budget is 81.66 cents per $100 of valuedproperty.The adopted budget includes severalrecommendations from County ManagerHarry L. Jones, including:• An additional $26 million for Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools above the currentyear’s allocation.• An additional $3 million for theCharlotte-Mecklenburg Library system.That additional money, more even thanrequested by a citizen task force earlierthis year, will allow all library branchesto remain open and enable all regionalbranches to expand hours.• An additional $2 million for the Parkand Recreation Department, which, likethe library system, sustained drastic budgetcuts during the past two years.Commissioners also voted to cut$2 million in funding to the Departmentof Social Services.As part of Jones’ proposed cuts, thecounty will stop providing area hospitalswith subsidies for taking care of indigentpatients. Jones’ office has said hospitalsare in much better financial shape nowand can afford to shoulder those costs.The county’s current tax rate is 83.87cents per $100 of assessed value. Becausethe county is revaluing property for thefirst time in eight years, many propertyowners are seeing their assessed value risedramatically. To avoid raising the tax bill forthe average property owner, county commissionerswould have needed to lowerthe tax rate to 78.83 cents, which officialsrefer to as a “revenue neutral” budget.To restore funding for schools and libraries,Jones had recommended dropping thetax rate only 1.38 cents – to 82.49 centsper $100 of assessed value.County commissioners went fartherthan Jones, taking the rate down 2.21cents, to 81.66 cents. That translates toa county tax bill of $2,041.50 on a homeassessed at $250,000.Matthews and Mint Hill have both beenable to keep their library branches afloatby recruiting volunteers.“We are pleased that the county recognizesthe value of our library system andthe importance of maintaining our librarybranch,” Matthews spokeswoman AnnettePrivette Keller said. qWant to know more?Find more details about the budget atthe county’s website, www.MecklenburgcountyNC.gov.www.matthewsminthillweekly.comCrime(continued from page 8)Heath Caneclidesof 4124 David Drivewas charged withassault with a deadlyweapon inflictingHeath Caneclidesserious injury aftercutting his brother Joshua Caneclideswith a pocket knife, the report said.The younger Caneclides was taken toan area hospital with non-life threateninginjuries, Lt. Anne Marie Garmonsaid.OUR CARDIAC SURGERY TEAMHAS EARNED THE HIGHEST RANKINGFROM EXPERTS WHO KNOW.D. Scott Andrews, MDBarry Chan, MDCharles Edwards II, MDCharles Harr, MDHarold Howe, Jr., MDPolice seek armedrobbery suspectsMint Hill Police are asking for residents’help to find two men they sayrobbed a 59-year-old man by gunpointJune 5 at the Wilgrove Mobile HomePark at 10403 Alblemarle Road.According to police, the men stole$2,100, two cell phones and two creditcards. The men are described as Hispanic,one about 5 feet 7 inches talland 200 pounds and the other about5 feet 10 inches tall and 165 pounds.For more information or to be connected with a physician, visitwww.Presbyterian.org/heart or call 704-384-CARE (2273).The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is anonprofit organization dedicated toensuring the best possible care forpatients who need heart, lung orchest surgery.Presbyterian Hospital hasearned the Society’s 3-Starrating* – representing thehighest quality of cardiac care.Only 13.5% of all cardiac surgeryhospitals in the U.S. received thistop ranking, which places us in elitecompany – among the nation’s best atconsistently providing excellentsurgical outcomes.Congratulations to the physicians ofHawthorne Cardiothoracic & VascularSurgeons and our remarkable staff onbeing honored for the lifesaving carethey provide.*Timing: January 2010 to December 2010NewsThe men were wearing all black.Anyone with information about thiscrime should call Mint Hill Police at704-545-1085. Information can begiven anonymously.MatthewsCharges/citationsJune 5: Lewis Johnson, 20, of 1023 LightwoodDrive. Driving while impaired (provisional licensee).June 5: Xavier Smith, 33, of 10924 Point SouthDrive, Charlotte. Driving while impaired, no operator’slicense.May 31: Eduardo Delon Ortega, 22, of 10613 CopperField Drive, Pineville. Driving while impaired.(see Crime on page 14)Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 11

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Doesn’t this goagainst the Republican mantra of “lessgovernment?” Oh wait, it’s only less governmentif there is less “local” governmentand the state government has control?Give me a break.It is apparent that this N.C. GeneralAssembly is representing big businessand not the people. They have misreadtheir supposed mandate.Laura ReichMatthewsComing our way: more billboardsand less greeneryThe North Carolina legislature is movingahead with legislation being pushedhard by the outdoor advertising industry,House Bill 309 and Senate Bill 183.The liberalization of existing rules wouldgreatly increase the amount of vegetationand trees that could be cut away aroundbillboards. It’s hard to offer any reasonablejustification for the legislation sincemuch of our highway greenery will bethe victim.Changes to billboard spacing are alsoproposed. In most cases, permits wouldbe issued by the N.C. Department ofTransportation allowing (billboards) tobe much closer together. For the citizendriving along our once green highwaysthere may be a nearly continuous paradeof billboard pollution. What I’ve seenappearing on billboards on my businesstravels around the state the last severalweeks is hardly necessary or important.I came across billboards for mostbrands of beer, cancer centers, low-interestauto loans, chewing tobacco and, ofcourse, about a dozen for the JR CigaretteOutlet. These are surely not aids totravelers that the sponsors of the legislationadvocate, but just distracting highwaypollution.One of the most controversial provisionsis to eliminate any control towns,cities and counties have to deny a permit.If the legislation is passed, “local governmentsare prohibited from regulatingvegetation cutting, trimming, pruningon state and interstate highways” thatrun through their jurisdiction. They havealways had this enforcement tool in thepast. This change means there are fewmeasures left for the control of clear cutting.The very powerful outdoor advertisingindustry looks like it will get its wayas the legislation (Edition IV) is movingquickly through the House and SenateMatthews-Mint Hill WeeklyLettersTo The ediTorin Raleigh.The simplistic justification the sponsorsof the legislation give us is that itwill create jobs. This is hardly the case;most new billboard installations are completedfrom start to finish in two weeks.The “aids to tourists” argument isalso nonsensical. If out-of-state touristscome for a North Carolina vacation it isbecause of the beauty of our countryside,the rolling meadows, the majestic mountainvistas and the highway greenery.The bill intends to add to our lean statetreasury as permit fees double from $200to $400. This sounds good until the detailsare inspected. The burden to be placed onthe department of transportation in thenormal permit review and sign placementprocess will likely be a multiple of the feescollected from the billboard owner. Sowho will benefit from the new laws? It willbe almost entirely the handful of billboardcompanies that monopolize North Carolina’soutdoor advertising.The legislature is being hoodwinkedin several ways. First, the name of thebill euphemistically calls the bill “StatuaryLegislation for Selective VegetationRemoval.” This benign title ignores theportions of the bill that strip away localpowers for billboard control and decimatereasonable billboard spacing standards.What are our legislators thinking?What should be proposed is the elimination(over time) of billboards. At presenteven the Federal Highway Administrationhas proposed an elimination programthat fairly treats the billboard owners viaa process of investment amortization asa way to get them gone. North Carolinaneeds sunset laws on our billboards.Is anyone also noticing how billboardsare now being stacked one on top ofanother? Have our legislators noticedhow the size and colossal height of billboardshas increased? Four states havenow banned billboards entirely and sohave more than 100 cities such as SanDiego, Houston, Little Rock, Jacksonvilleand Mobile.This is bad legislation. Our roadsidebeauty is being compromised for no goodpurpose. Ask your North Carolina Senatorsand Representatives to review thepros versus the cons.Stephen BensonMathewsChairman of MorningstarProperties of MatthewsMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly accepts Letters to the Editor. Please includeyour name, town/city and a phone number. To submit your letter, e-mail kara@matthewsminthillweekly.com.Page 12 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklywww.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Founding father(continued from page 1)Sugar Dulin’s sixth-great-granddaughter,has studied the Dulin family treeextensively.Smith worked with the Mint Hill HistoricalSociety and Philadelphia PresbyterianChurch to make the memorialceremony happen. She made the drivefrom Texas to Mint Hill to be on handfor the event.“I felt he needed to be recognized,”Smith said.Born in Onslow County, N.C. April23, 1763 Dulin died August 10, 1848in Mecklenburg County. He was theson of Thomas Dulin, a man so fond ofsugar and rice that he named his sonsafter his favorite foods.In 1791, the same year GeorgeWashington visited the Queen Cityand declared it “a trifling place,” Dulinmoved to Mecklenburg County.Soon after his arrival, he purchaseda large tract of land about 10 mileseast of Charlotte in the area that wouldeventually become known as Dulin’sCrossroads the current intersection ofLawyers, Lebanon and Wilson Groveroads.As the years passed, Dulin’s familyincreased. In a letter dated March 20,1837, Dulin wrote that he and his wifeof 51 years had raised five sons and fivedaughters, had 94 grandchildren and13 great-great grandchildren. Therewere so many family members in thearea where he lived that it was knownas “Dulintown.”Dulin served in the American Revolutionas a member of the N.C. Militiaand saw action in eastern North Carolina.Part of last Saturday’s ceremonyalso included a Veteran’s Administrationmemorial headstone dedication onwhat is believed to be Dulin’s grave inthe church cemetery. Memorial stonesare generally used when the actualgrave of a veteran is not known. Smitharranged for the marker to be deliveredto Philadelphia Presbyterian Church –all 250 pounds of it.Charlie Burdick and Harry Hoodfrom the Mint Hill Historical Societymade an interesting discovery whenthey began to set the memorial markerin place.“We were probing the cemeteryground around the grave of Sugar’sbrother Rice when we hit a stone,”Burdick said. “It was lying down andcovered with dirt and grass. We dug itup and could just make out the letters‘A’ and ‘D’ on a fieldstone. I can’t sayfor absolute certain that it is Sugar’smarker, but I heard some of his relativessay his monument was called ‘therock.’”Burdick and Hood moved the stoneabout 12 inches and put the new VeteransAdministration marker in its placenext to the headstone of Sugar’s brotherRice.Yet another mystery surrounds SugarDulin’s story. According to Smith, noone knows his wife’s name.“We have been looking and looking,”Smith said. “But can’t find her namelisted anywhere.”Also recognizing Dulin’s contributionto the cause of freedom, 18 membersof the Rowan County Veterans HonorGuard came to the memorial ceremony.Several of the members were dressed in“ I got Road Runner®Broadband with PowerBoost®.”And, oh how suring the Internet has changed. With Road Runner® Broadband, I get theexclusive beneits and added power of PowerBoost®. Now I can download the pictures,presentations and videos I need up to 3 times faster than with DSL. Plus, I get accessto 24/7 live customer service.Right now, I get the speed I need from Time Warner Cable for $29.99 per month for12 months, plus free installation. 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Golf bag with clubs,range finder, iPod, golf balls, $25 roll of gold dollarsstolen from unlocked vehicle.www.carolinasrehabilitation.org/differenceTheftsJune 5: Auto Zone, 11300 E. Independence Blvd.$59.99 head gasket sealant stolen.June 4: Exxon, 1700 Windsor Square Drive. $250 inlighters stolen.June 3: Capel Rug Outlet, 9632 E. IndependenceBlvd. Employee’s wallet stolen from purse.June 3: 1917 Windsor HillDrive. Month registrationsticker taken off vehicle.June 3: 9211 E. IndependenceBlvd., Apt. 317 2004white Acura Integra stolenalong with $100 and cellphone inside.June 3: Finz Raw Bar & Grill,142 E. John St. Suspect walkedout without paying $100 bar bill.May 31: 4900 ForestmontDrive. Copper pipes cut fromunder house, causing $400 indamage.Teahdora CuretonVandalismJune 1: Presbyterian HospitalMatthews, 1500 MatthewsTownship Parkway. Vehicle hitby unknown object, causing Chloe Love$100 in damage.May 31: Crown Point Elementary School, 3335 SamNewell. Exterior classroom window broken, causing$1,000 in damage.May 31: Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center,10836 Monroe Road. Vehicle window broken, causing$200 in damage.May 31: 726 Trail Ridge Road. Vehicle tire cut, causing$230 in damage.OtherMay 31: 1520 Cameron Matthews Drive, Apt. 101.Cyberstalking: Facebook page opened using victim’sinformation.June 5: Northeast Parkway at Matthews TownshipParkway. Tree set on fire.There is a difference.Our nurses.The difference is our highly trained and skilled rehabilitation nurses. Our nurses focus ongiving patients the tools to maximize recovery, return home safely and restore quality to life.What sets us apart:» Many of our nurses specialize in working with rehabilitation patients and areAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.» We go beyond the care provided in other facilities by attending to more than thepatient’s immediate needs.» We focus on our patients’ life after injury by helping them regain strength andfunction to live independently.Our expert rehabilitation nurses are another reason our inpatient care continues torank one of the highest in the nation. To take a free tour of our facility or to schedulean appointment, call 704-355-3558.Be sure to follow us on Twitter,username: CarolinasRehab, to learnmore about special events, readinteresting articles and catch up onCarolinas Rehabilitation news.Page 14 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklywww.carolinasrehabilitation.org/differenceMint HillCharges/citationsJune 6: Jasmine Holmes, 18, of 5633 FaulconbridgeRoad, Charlotte, arrested at Rocky River High School.Fighting.June 6: Jonathan Boone, 18, of 9038 TouchstoneLane, Charlotte. Possession of drug paraphernalia.June 6: Kevin Ferguson, 25, of 9026 Milton MorrisDrive, Charlotte. Driving with a revoked license.June 5: Eli McNeil, 35, of 4615 Stoney Trace Drive,Apt. W. Driving with a revoked license.June 4: Jorge Garcia, 18, of 5616 Indigo Run, Charlotte.Underage consumption of alcohol.June 4: Brandon Cuthbertson, 20, of 6756 TerryLane, Charlotte. Underage consumption of alcohol.June 4: Corey Johnston, 20, of 1013 BreakmarkerLane, Indian Trail. Driving while impaired, provisionaldriving while impaired.June 4: Bryant Walker, 23, of 5022 Rolling OakLane, Charlotte. Simple possession of marijuana.June 3: Carl Payler, 18, of 9531 Hitchgate Drive. Simplepossession of marijuana, no operator’s license.June 3: Ma’Liek Greene, 17, of 6610 CovercreekDrive, Charlotte, arrested at Rocky River High School.Simple possession of marijuana.June 1: Jerquan Allen, 17, 4802 W.T. Harris Blvd.,Charlotte, arrested at Rocky River High School. Warrantfor possession of weapon on school grounds.June 1: Teahdora Cureton, 17, of 5237 TimbertopLane, Charlotte, arrested at Rocky River High School.Fighting.June 1: Chloe Love, 16, of 4317 Back Creek ChurchRoad, Charlotte, arrested at Rocky River High School.Fighting.Break-insJune 4: 5935 Oak Drive, Apt. U. $300 camera,laptop, wedding and engagement rings, iPod, flatscreen computer monitor stolen.June 1: 9430 Fairview Road. Laptop, $200 in jewlery,four jewlery boxes, $25 stolen, forced entry.June 1: 8338 Arlington Church Road. 1991 Inde-(see Crime on page 16)www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

EDUCATIONButler health studentshead to NationalsNine members of the Health OccupationsStudents of America club at ButlerHigh School will travel to Anaheim,Calif., later this month to compete atthe HOSA National Conference.The students, who all finished in firstplace at the state conference in March,will compete in a series of medicalevents against teams from across thecountry.The team members are Winta Brehane,Jackie Chan, Saul Melendez,Taylor Moore, Uday Neelakatan, BrittanySams, Amy Siew, An Y and ChristyZuelsdorf.Karen Osborne, a Butler teacher andthe club’s advisor, will accompany thestudents.Local teachers selectedfor math, scienceworkshopSeveral middle and high school mathand science teachers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will work withteachers from across the country todevelop ways to implement new standardsin their subjects.The project, included in the GatesImplementing the Common Core Standardsgrant, brings National BoardCertified Teachers from several statestogether to find the best methods forimplementing the new standards.Leigh Evans, a math teacher at ButlerHigh School; Todd Rackowitz, a mathteacher at Independence High School;and Ramona Hendrick, a scienceteacher at Rocky River High School,will participate in the workshops.Providence studentearns scholarshipClarissa LiuClarissa Liu, asenior at ProvidenceHigh School, has beennamed one of five winnersof the ErdmanEngineering Awardsand will receive $1,000toward her tuitionat Duke University’sPratt School of Engineering.This is the third year that David Erdman,a Charlotte attorney who graduatedfrom the school in 1971 with abiomedical engineering degree, hasawarded scholarships.Matthews-Mint Hill WeeklySchoolNotesButler parentorganization awardsscholarshipsThe Parent-Teacher-Student Organizationat Butler High School hasawarded $500 scholarships to sixseniors.Eunice Bent, Christopher Helton,Emily Larkin, Kayla Manchetie, PetrotonaPetit-Jean and Jared Sielaff earnedscholarships to help pay for their futureeducational pursuits.The group typically awards two scholarships,but the large number of outstandingapplicants this year led to agreater number of awards.Three teachers, Lindsey Walker,Deanna Devine and Sam Warner,also received scholarships for futurestudy.(see Notes on page 16)20 years ofcaring for kidsPhotos courtesy of Michelle JeterMint Hill’s Idlewild Baptist Child DevelopmentCenter recently marked its 20th anniversarywith free food, games and activities for currentand previous employees and students.The center, on the campus of Idlewild BaptistChurch at 12701 Idlewild Road, also hostedJimmy Godwin and the center’s first directorDawn Biddy as guest speakers.For more information, call 704-847-3337 ore-mail idlewildcdc@yahoo.com.WOMaNLESSWEDDINgSaturday, June 184:00 ~ 6:00 PMThe Womanless Wedding comedy will consist of members fromthe Levine Senior Center and Happy Times Club.Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased at thecenter or at the door. Call the center for more informationLEVINE SENIOR CENTER1050 DeVore Lane, Matthews 704-846-4654Headaches? Muscle Pain? TMJ Issues?drleonardhess.comCongratulations Class of 2011Please visit www.providenceday.org for Open House information.5800 Sardis Road | Charlotte, NC 28270 | 704.887.6000 | www.providenceday.orgwww.matthewsminthillweekly.comMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 15

EducationNotes(continued from page 15)Master’s Academyteacher, studentshonoredA teacher and a group of studentsfrom Master’s Academy, a Matthewsclassics school, have earned awards fortheir achievements in Latin.Latin teacher and academy founderSherri Madden has received threescholarships worth $1,000 each toattend the Vergilian Society’s StudyTour in Italy for Advanced PlacementLatin teachers. Madden also earnedthe Arthur Patch McKinlay scholarshipfrom the American ClassicalLeague and the David Levy scholarshipfrom the National Junior ClassicalLeague.Also, the Committee for the Promotionof Latin awarded the school’s Latinstudents an Outstanding Activity Awardfor a theatrical performance that toldthe story of Roman myths associatedwith flowers.The students recently presented theplay, “The Earth Laughs in Flowers,” toresidents of Carrington Place NursingHome in Matthews. The students alsogave each resident a vase of flowers anda card outlining the flowers’ meaningsin ancient Rome.Briefs(continued from page 7)Mecklenburg County Manager Harry L.Jones, Sr.; Wachovia Senior Vice PresidentThomas L. James; Minter Enterprisesfounder and former Carolina PantherMike Minter; Coca-Cola BottlingCo./Charlotte Executive Vice PresidentHenry W. Flint. qMark your calendar:Veterans Memorialfundraising concertAug. 20Tickets went on sale this week for Tributeto the Stars, a benefit show and picnicfor the North Carolina Korean WarVeterans Memorial being built at MintHill’s Park on Fairview.The show will be held from 6 to 9p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Kerr RecreationCenter building behind PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church, 11501 BainSchool Road in Mint Hill.Tickets are $10 each and participantsare asked to bring a side dish to share anda drink. The event is being sponsored bythe Elvis Fan Club of Matthews-MintHill and the Rock and Roll Oldies Clubof the Carolinas.The clubs will provide grilled andfried chicken. Proceeds will benefit thememorial’s construction.Page 16 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill WeeklyGlobal studentprogram acceptingapplicationsThe Echo Foundation is now acceptingapplications for the 2011 FootstepsGlobal Initiative program, which allowshigh school students to explore leadershipand global citizenship throughstudy, travel and service.This year’s program will focus onthe needs of underserved communitiesin North Carolina by partnering withLexington City Schools. Students willpromote literacy and educational equalitywhile learning about education,community-building, responsibility andteamwork.All public and private school studentsare eligible to apply. Participating in theprogram costs $500 and scholarshipsare available.The Echo Foundation is a Charlotteorganization dedicated to promotingjustice and creative acts of service.Applications are due at 5 p.m. onMonday, June 13. To apply or learnmore, visit the foundation’s website,www.echofoundation.org.Rocky River inductsfirst honor societymembersRocky River High School has inductedVarious entertainers will sing Elvis andoldies songs and door prizes and raffleswill be available.To buy tickets, call 704-545-6618 ore-mail rusteelane@msn.com. qTransit system netsawardThe North Carolina Public TransportationAssociation has awarded theCharlotte Area Transit System’s BusOperations Division and Special TransportationService top honors as the safesttransit system in the state, accordingto a press release.The award is given to an urban transitsystem that travels over 1 million milesa year and has excellent performance intraffic and passenger safety.The Special Transportation Servicereceived top honors as the safest UrbanDial-A-Ride system in the state for thethird year in a row. STS buses provided234,730 rides and traveled 2.8 millionmiles in fiscal year 2010, while maintaininga preventable accident rate of 0.36per 100,000 miles.The service also brought home theteam trophy in the 2011 State BusRoadeo contest for the fifth year in arow. The team consisted of Henry Minnet,Janine Miller and Tawanda Buckhalter.Minnet also took first place in theindividual competition.CATS’ operations buses traveled morethe first members of the school’sNational Honor Society.Kayla Carmenia, Monique Duru,Isabel Fee, Benjamin Garnett, ChristyHolmes, Summer Holmes, AndrewJames, Sana Javed, Rachael Leftwich,Devon Overson, Ashley Ratliff, KatherineRoberts, Asliyah Bilal Steele, DanielTully, Alexandra Von Briesen and JessicaYaemmongkol were chosen for membershipbased on outstanding scholarship,leadership, character and service.Registration open for2011-12 busingParents of students who will needschool bus service to Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools for the 2011-12 schoolyear can sign up now on the district’swebsite.Parents can log on to the websiteusing their children’s ID numbersand last names, and they can indicatewhether they will need morning service,afternoon service or both. If no actionis taken, the default is no service.Students and parents can also use thesite to report unsafe stops or requeststops at alternate locations, such aslicensed daycare facilities.To sign up, visit www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/transportation/Pages/default.aspx. qthan 12.8 million miles last year andmaintained a preventable accident rateof 0.40 per 100,000 miles. These performanceindicators for bus and paratransitservices exceeded industry standards, therelease said.To learn more about CATS and its servicescall 704-336-7433 or visit www.ridetransit.org. qPresbyterian Hospitalearns awardVHA Inc., a national healthcare networkof not-for-profit health care organizations,recently presented PresbyterianHospital with its 2011 VHA LeadershipAward for Clinical Excellence, accordingto a press release from the hospital.Presbyterian Hospital is among only28 hospitals nationwide, and one of onlythree hospitals in the Carolinas, recognizedby VHA for achieving top performancein Centers for Medicare andMedicaid Services’ clinical core measuresand Hospital Consumer Assessment ofHealthcare Providers and Systems, therelease said.The recognition is based on a comparisonof 2008 and 2009 performance inthe clinical core measures of acute myocardialinfarction, heart failure, pneumoniaand surgical care improvement. Thisis the second time Presbyterian Hospitalhas been granted the award. qGorman(continued from page 1)been under fire locally in recent monthsfor shutting schools, in mostly poor neighborhoods,due to budget cutbacks. He alsocaught the ire of educators and parents as hepushed for a “pay for performance” modelto pay teachers. Under that system teacherswould be paid based on their evaluationsand how well their students performed onstandardized testing and not on their educationor years of experience.Gorman’s resignation came abruptlyand likely unexpected to most.Earlier this year, after news reports saidChicago Mayor Rahm Emannuel wasconsidering Gorman for a leadership positionin the city’s school system, Gormansaid he planned to stay put in MecklenburgCounty until his daughter, a CarmelMiddle School student, graduated.And that’s still the plan, Gorman toldreporters at the weekly media briefingwhere he announced his resignation.Gorman will be joining a News Corp.team led by Joel Klein, a former chancellorof the New York City public schoolsystem. He will work alongside KristenKane, a former chief operating officer forthe New York Department of Education.“I’m thrilled to join News Corporation,and to work with someone of Joel (Klein)’scaliber, and the rest of his team, to transformthe educational system through digitaltechnology and other means,” Gormansaid. “News Corporation has a reputationfor leading significant change across manyindustries, and I look forward to what liesahead for the education sector.” qCrime(continued from page 14)pendence High School class ring, two jewelry boxesand $100 in jewelry stolen. Forced entry causing $200in damage to wooden door frame.June 1: Thomas RV Rentals, 6724 Wilgrove-MintHill Road. Fenced area entered and $81.54 in gassiphoned from vehicle.May 31: Lebanon Road Elementary, 7300 LebanonRoad. $200 in damage to toilet, $50 in damageto paper towel dispenser and $30 in damage to twohand soap dispensers.FraudJune 6: 9522 Minnie Lemmond Lane, moneyobtained by false pretenses.June 2: 4600 Stoney Trace Drive, Apt. U. $149.81 infraudulent credit card charges.May 31: 7418 Cross Tie Court. $498.70 in fraudulentcredit card charges.May 31: 5300 Quail Ridge Drive. $469.72 in fraudulentdebit card charges.TheftsJune 6: Bi-Lo, 9108 Lawyers Road. $177.22 in groceriesstolen.June 4: 9808 Lawyers Road. Riding lawn mower,washing machine and clothes dryer stolen.June 3: Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, 11501Bain School Road. iPad stolen from purse.June 3: Rocky River High School, 10505 Clear CreekCommerce Drive. $43 stolen from register drawer.May 31: Queen’s Grant Preparatory High School,10323 Idlewild Road. iPad stolen from student.VandalismMay 6: Citgo Pit Stop, 9100 Lawyers Road. $500 indamage to credit card reader. qwww.matthewsminthillweekly.com

6.10.11FridayOpening night reception, 7 to 9 p.m.Mint Hill Arts will host a free reception for the opening ofits newest exhibit, the annual spring juried show. Enjoyfree food, wine and great art from members and nonmembersof the nonprofit. Awards will be announced at8 p.m. This year’s show will be judged by Kathy Rorie.7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint HillCharlotte Symphony visits Matthews, 7 p.m.The Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series will featurethe Charlotte Symphony at Stumptown Park. Bringlawn chairs or a blanket.120 S. Trade St., Matthews6.11-12.11Saturday-SundayAmerican Red Cross blood drivesTwo local churches will host blood drives for the AmericanRed Cross this month. Donors can stop by St. Luke CatholicChurch in Mint Hill June 11 or St. John’s EpiscopalChurch in south Charlotte June 12 to donate. People whogive through July 31 can enter for a chance to win one oftwo $3,000 American Express gift cards.13700 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill1623 Carmel Road, CharlotteFor more information or to schedule an appointment ateither blood drive, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.6.11.11SaturdayLocal art sidewalk sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Fastframe Matthews will host a sidewalk sale featuringthe work of local artists. Giveaways also will be available.1813-400 Matthews Township Parkway, MatthewsFor more information, call 704-845-4017.Reflections Big Band, 7:30 p.m.The Town of Mint Hill will host Reflections Big Band aspart of its annual June Tunes concert series in front oftown hall. The Monroe-based band began in 1984 as acommunity band sponsored by the Union County ArtsCouncil, and quickly evolved into a Glenn Miller-type bigband. Comprised entirely of volunteers, the band performstraditional big band classics as well as more recentnumbers. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.7151 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill6.13-14.11Monday-TuesdayReflections on “The Jeweler’s Shop,”7 to 8:30 p.m.Rev. Joseph Koterski, S.J., Ph.D., will deliver a two-nightpresentation of “The Catholic Church’s Understanding ofCourtship, Commitment, and Married Life: Reflections onPope John Paul II’s Play ‘The Jeweler’s Shop’ at St. JohnNeumann Church near Mint Hill. Refreshments will beserved before and after each presentation. Father Koterskiis Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University. Theplay is also available in book form and it’s suggested thatattendees read the book prior to the program.8451 Idlewild Road, CharlotteThe event is free and open to the public, but registrationis encouraged. To reserve your space, call 704-370-3228or e-mail sabeason@charlottediocese.org.6.14.11TuesdayWin prizes at drawing contest, 7 p.m.The Matthews Artist Guild will host its annual drawingcontest at the Matthews Community Center. Small prizesand awards will be given. A social time begins at 6:30p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. meeting. Meetings are free andopen to the public.100 E. McDowell St., Matthews6.17-18.11Friday-SaturdaySonFest 2011, 3 to 10 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.St. John Neumann Catholic Church will host SonFest2011, a family-friendly festival featuring games, rides,ethnic and traditional fair foods, petting zoo, pony rides,music, entertainment, family bingo with prizes, arts andcrafts, silent auctions and more. Parking is free onsite anda free shuttle service will be available from Piney GroveElementary School.8451 Idlewild Road, CharlotteFor more information, visit www.4sjnc.org/sonfest2011/Calendar6.18.11SaturdayGet free computer help, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources departmentwill host a free Technology Learning Day at theMatthews Community Center. If you have computer questions,or need a little help with a project stop by. Supportis available for Mac OS and Windows users, including:MS Office, Internet usage, digital photography and movies,Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, software for backing-up,Quicken, networking, general how-to advice and more.100 E. McDowell St., MatthewsFor more information, call 704-321-7275.Free concert in Mint Hill, 7:30 p.m.The Town of Mint Hill will host the Mr. B Variety Band fora free concert in front of town hall. This local band wasformed in 2010 by two longtime friends after more thana decade of musical collaboration. The band is comprisedof six highly talented musicians who provide a show fullof family-friendly favorites, lively energy and strong vocalharmonies. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.7151 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint HillFree movie in Matthews, 8:30 p.m.The Town of Matthews will host a free showing of the PGratedfilm “Megamind” at Stumptown Park. Pre-movieentertainment, which starts at 7, will be provided by theMatthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts which will beshowing excerpts from its upcoming “101 Dalmatians”production. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.120 S. Trade St., Matthews6.21.11TuesdayFree nonprofit seminar, noon to 1 p.m.The Matthews Chamber of Commerce will host a freeseminar for area nonprofits featuring guest speaker KevinDalton, a labor attorney. Dalton will discuss “Hot Topicsfor Non-Profits.” The workshop, held at Wingate’s Matthewscampus, is open to non-members.110 Matthews Station St., MatthewsTo register, call 704-847-3649 by June 20.www.MintHillArts.orgMint Hill Art’s AnnualSpring JuriedArt ExhibitJune 10 - 30Mint Hill Arts Gallery7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.Open Tues.-Sat. 10 AM – 3 PMFREE ReceptionFriday, June 107 - 9 PMOpen to the publicwww.matthewsminthillweekly.com980-226-5532Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 17

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTA guide to events, organizations and people in the communityMint Hill art nonprofit raising money for American Cancer Societyby Erica Oglesbyarts@matthewsminthillweekly.comProject Art Aid is going pink!Partnering with the American CancerSociety, the Mint Hill-based nonprofit issponsoring an art exhibition of original artworkfrom local artists at the Project Art AidGoes Pink Exhibition June 17. Featuring270 pieces of artwork to be auctioned off,all proceeds from the event will go directlyto the American Cancer Society’s MakingStrides Against Breast Cancer.“The funds raised will be added tothose raised through the Charlotte MakingStrides Against Breast Cancer event,Dr. Laura YoungOptometrist5 miles from I-77 and I-81Gently sloping lots, 2 acre lots and creek side lotsLong range views, lush landscapingGated Entrance with private roadsProtective covenants with $500 annual HOA duesClose to the Blue Ridge Parkway and New RiverPage 18 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklywhich will take place October 29 at (the)NASCAR Hall of Fame,” Kari Dahlstrom,regional director of marketing and communicationsfor the society, said.Project Art Aid began in January 2010after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquakein Haiti. Mint Hill resident and artistRosalia Torres-Weiner and her husband,Ben, were troubled by the wide-spread devastationand began brainstorming of a waylocal artists could use their talents to helpthose suffering in Haiti.But before they could even formulate aplan, another major earthquake hit Chili.With so many people in need, the Weinersquickly assembled a core team of eightBeat theSummer RushAsk us aboutSpecial pricing on ourChildren’s Lens & Frame PackageAvailable the month of June(including Sports Goggles!)704-821-EYES (3937)6044 Hwy 74 West Indian Trail, NC 28079www.premierfamilyeye.comOpen House SpecialsSAtuRdAyJune 18thPlease RSVPat 877.787.6257to attendPhotos courtesy of Project Art AidArtwork by local artists (above) will be for sale June 17 as part of Project Art Aid’s fundraiser forthe American Cancer Society. Project Art Aid is based in Mint Hill.other artists and before long Project Art Aidwas born.“We have the talent, so why not do somethinggood with that,” Rosalie said.With artists already struggling to selltheir pieces due to the struggling Americaneconomy, it didn’t take the Weiners longto find many local artists willing to donatetheir time and artwork for a good cause.“Art was just not something people werespending extra money on,” Ben said.Soon their modest upstart began toexplode into long-lasting success. Hostingfive different art shows in and aroundCharlotte in 2010, Project Art Aid raisedupwards of $3,000 for the American RedCross.“We were really just eight people meetingon Thursdays trying to figure out what todo,” Ben said of the group’s humble start.But based on the project’s initial success,Ben and Rosalie knew they were onto something, and plans for Project Art Aidbegan taking shape.Project Art Aid Goes Pink has been inthe works since October 2010.“We wanted to go a lot bigger than wedid with the Red Cross,” Ben said. “WeEnjoy weekend getaways only two hoursfrom Charlotte and experience allthe wonderful mountain amenities!Prices start at $ 19,900were going to go 10 times bigger.”With a goal of getting 100 artists to contributeto the show and to raise $30,000,Ben and Rosalie were pleasantly surprisedto see that they quickly had more than 150local artists submit their work for the show,20 of them coming from the nonprofitMint Hill Arts, which has a gallery in MintHill.Partnering with the cancer society wassimple: The society would provide each participatingartists with a 12x12 canvas, andProject Art Aid would supply the talent.Giving each artist a strict color palate, allpieces had to be done in shades of pink.“For an artist to work with a limited colorpalate is a challenge,” Rosalie said.To maintain equality for all the artistsparticipating, all pieces will begin biddingat $50, and the names of all artists willremain anonymous until after the artworkhas been purchased.The event will also feature the unveilingof a mosaic mural in the shape of a heart,made up of 100 6x6 canvases from 100different artists. Working with the McCollCenter for Visual Art and Affiliate Artist,(see Aid on page 20)5%Discountwith this adDeveloper pays allclosing costs and HOAdues for first yearwww.newriveroaks.com • 1.877.RVR.OAKS (877.787.6257) • www.hillsvillevsreslestate.com 276.728.4808www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

Arts & EntertainmentMatthews Playhousewelcomes new employeeby Erica Oglesbyarts@matthewsminthillweekly.comEvan Kinsley has joined the MatthewsPlayhouse staff as the technical directorand production coordinator.A 2010 theater graduate from the Universityof North Carolina at Charlotte, Kinsleyis in charge of maintaining the sceneshop for the Playhouse’s productions.Describing himself as a jack of alltrades, he will also build sets, manage theproduction end of the company, manageall technical needs, hire scence designersand even occasionally moonlight as anactor when needed.Kinsley says theater is something he hasbeen drawn to since a childhood crush infourth grade.“I literally stumbled into theater whenI was in the fourth grade because a girl inmy class that I had a crush on did dramaclub and I followed her,” he said, laughing.“I’ve been doing (theater) ever since.”Kinsley said he’senjoying his time atMatthews Playhouse,and says the company’scloseness is amazing.“I love the people” atMatthews Playhouse,Evan Kinsley he said.A creative thinker,Kinsley says he has always felt acceptedin a playhouse, and Matthews Playhouseis no exception.“It has always been a place where I feltlike I belonged,” he said. “There is justsomething fun about being able to createfor a living.”But what would have happened if hehadn’t followed his crush into drama clubin fourth grade? Kinsley thinks he wouldhave become a storm chaser, saying hehas been known to stay up until 2 a.m. towatch a storm come in.“I’d just be the guy driving the van,” hesaid. qSchool’s Out,So Come CelebrateWith Some Fast-Paced,Fairytale Fun!The CommediaPrincess and the PeaBy Lane Riosley and Rebecca L. ByarsMatthews-Mint Hill WeeklyArts BeatA snapshot of arts-related news itemsMint Hill exhibit featuresFilipino photography“Philippine Life and Scenery,” a photographyexhibit by Alex Romero, will beon display in the Litaker Gallery of MintHill Arts through June 30.The exhibit will run concurrentlywith the nonprofit’s annual spring juriedshow. An opening reception withfree food and wine is planned for 7 to9 p.m. June 10 at 7714 Matthews-MintHill Road.Romero’s exhibit is supported by thelocal Philippine community and is intribute to Philippine Independence Dayon June 12, 1898, according to a pressrelease from Mint Hill Arts.For more information, visit www.minthillarts.org or call 980-226-5532.Free folk concert June 10The Charlotte Folk Society will hostits final Gathering Concert for the seasonat 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10.Charlotte’s WBT Briarhoppers will bethe main attraction.Today’s edition of the band featuresGrammy-nominated Dwight Moody,member since 1993. Fiddlin’ Dwight isjoined by music historian Tom Warlickon bass, who brings a love of early radio.Youngsters Alana Flowers (banjo), HannahFlowers (fiddle) and Dillon Flowers(mandolin) – well-known from theprize-winning Flowers Family Bluegrasswww.matthewsminthillweekly.comBand. Richard Hollis rounds out thegroup on dobro and guitar.The concert will be held at the GreatAunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave.,in Charlotte.Jennifer Holliday to play withCharlotte SymphonyTony Award-winning actress andsinger Jennifer Holliday will performwith the Charlotte Symphony on June25 at 8 p.m. at the Belk Theater, 130N. Tryon St.Holliday will perform selections fromthe Broadway musical “Dreamgirls,” aswell as other selections from across hercareer. The performance is a fundraiserfor the United Negro College Fund. Itfollows the ninth annual United NegroCollege Fund Maya Angelou WomenWho Lead Luncheon, scheduled forJune 25 at The Westin Charlotte.The performance will be conductedby nationally acclaimed conductorCharles Floyd. Tickets start at $28, andare available by calling the symphonyticket office at 704-972-2000 or goingonline to www.charlottesymphony.org.Actor’s Theatre nets grantThe Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is therecipient of the 2011 Women’s ImpactFund Arts and Culture Grant.The theatre will receive $70,000 tohelp fund the first two years of its newestprogram, “New Voices for a NewGeneration,” a new play festival beginningin September.For more information, visit the theatre’swebsite at www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org,or visit the theatre at 650 E.Stonewall St. qJoin the Tarradiddle Players for a slapstick spin on Hans ChristianAndersen’s classic fairy tale. The lonely Prince wants to find someone tomarry, but potential princesses must first get past his mother the Queen andher long list of tests. With its roots in the humorous, physical acting style ofItalian Commedia dell’arte, this production is pure family fun. For Ages 5+Meet the cast at an audience talkback followingthe 1:00 pm performances on June 17!June 17-26 • Wachovia Playhouse at ImaginOnWe Know Summer.Summer CampRegistrationCamps Added(But They’reFilling Fast!)Photo by Donna BiseHALF-DAY & FULL-DAY CAMPSONE-WEEK & TWO-WEEK SESSIONSAGES 3-18 AT IMAGINON & SATELLITES704-973-2828 ctcharlotte.orgMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 19

Arts & EntertainmentOn hisknees“Shrek” actor bringsaudience to their feetby Alison Wooalison@matthewsminthillweekly.comIn anticipation of “Shrek” – the muchbeloved Hollywood movie turned Broadwaymusical – coming to the QueenCity next week, I’ve been watching thewhole series of movies. None was assweet as the first one that introducedus to Shrek himself, Donkey, PrincessFiona and of course the dastardly yetlovable Lord Farquaad.Bringing the movie to life and to thestage takes extraordinary imaginationand the creative abilities of a Tonyawardwinning team and actors who gothe extra mile. None take that challengeas seriously as actor David Vaughn. Tobring Lord Farquaad to life means the6-foot-1 actor has to walk, sing anddance on his knees for the entire performance.Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly hadthe chance to talk with Vaughn duringscheduled performances about thechallenges and brilliance of bringingthe audience of young and old to theirfeet eight times a week.Aid(continued from page 18)relieffrom stress, tensionand muscle painEvery 11th massage is free!*Myofascial release is a deep stretching of the muscles and has shown to be effectivein relieving the pain associated with fibromyalgiaDavid Martin, NC LMBT License #6482Weekday, Weekend & Evening Appts.Located in Matthews, just minutes from the ArboretumPhone: (828) 545-5577 ~ Email: dmartin69_1@hotmail.com$10 off your first massagePage 20 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill WeeklyHow did you get your start in acting?“I did a lot of little classes here andthere but it wasn’t until high school,when my friends were in the tech side,when I joined with them and fell in lovewith it then. When I turned 15, my parentstook me to see ‘The Who’s Tommy.’It was the first theater show where therewasn’t classical Broadway music. It wasa rock ballad. So for the first time I gotreally excited and it was so cool.”What was your first experience withthe “Shrek” movies?“I had seen the movie but didn’t reallyremember much of it, but when I gotthe job I watched it again. During theBroadway run, one of our understudiesleft but I had a chance to go on so Iended up getting the role full time.”What’s been the process of bringingthe movie to life on the stage?“I think it’s the perfect show. It’s brightand colorful. Much like the movie,there are so many jokes that are for theadults and are firmly tongue-in-cheek,which of course is why the movie is sopopular. This is a great show becausemany of these kids who come to see theshow are going to not see a cheesy kids’show but one that has a score createdby people who are Tony and Pulitzeraward nominees. Their first foray intheater is from higher caliber theater,not just a movie on stage.“The reason why movie musicals areso popular right now is because producersare losing the Broadway audiences.They needed to get people inwho wouldn’t see a show. So to have amusical set to the music of Abba or the80s is an easier pitch than a show suchas ‘Avenue Q,’ which no one has seenbefore.”How does your take on Lord Farquaaddiffer from John Lithgow’smovie version?“The movie plays him very dark, verystory book evil. We take a more brattyinterpretation and project a child-likenastier version. I like to say he’s a littleReferralsprovidedupon requestPhoto courtesy of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center“Shrek – The Musical” visits the Queen City June 14 to 19 at the Blumenthal Performing ArtsCenter.less naturally evil and more bratty andspoiled. How often does an actor get toplay the villain that also plays the comicrelief? It’s very rare.”The physical demands of playingthis role literally on your knees seemunbearable. How do you do it?“It’s obviously very difficult and I gotto see Christopher Sieber, who originatedthe role on Broadway do it when Iwas his understudy. From him I learnedhow to do it healthily. I also get physicaltherapy twice a week.“Throughout the show, I’m riggedwith series of kneepads so that whenI do a dance break with the cast,I’m really doing the same choreography.It took me four weeks inrehearsal to get through the pain andhard stuff but now it’s totally secondnature.”Felicia van Bork, Project Art Aid sponsoreda workshop for cancer survivors who wereable to contribute canvases to the mosaic.“Working with survivors was really exciting,seeing them translate their deep pas-Massageprice includes gratuityby DavidExperienced in Swedish, deep tissue and myofascial release* techniquesEnjoy the benefits of professional massage in a clean, safe environmentCustomized massage to meet your needssion for life into art was amazing,” van Borksaid.As for Project Art Aid, Ben and Rosaliehave grand plans for the nonprofit, andhave already started brainstorming on whattheir next outreach will be.“We already have (our next project inmind)” Rosalie said, adding that the organizationhopes to take their plans national.“As long as we can keep true to our mission… that is really what we are all about,”said . qWant to go?The Project Art Aid Goes Pink Art Exhibitionwill be held Friday, June 17 from 6Family Dentistry• No hidden fees or monthly premiums• Only pay for services you need• Adults and Children receive excellent careYOU can AFFORDDavid Yu, DDS, PLLC (704) 847-7730What’s been the most surprisingpart of doing the national tour?“I think the response we get themost is ‘I did not want to see this showbecause I thought it would be just themovie on stage. 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‘X-Men: First Class’(From left) Caleb Landry Jones, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence,Rose Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy and Lucas Tillby Tim Rossmovies@matthewsminthillweekly.comAs Hollywood digs deeper for fresh ideas andmoviegoers tire of filmmakers trotting out lessthan-stellarsequels, the prequel has become anew way to reintroduce old products to audiences.Many prequels have done little to sparknew interest in a franchise, but several recentsuccessful origin tales do come to mind.The Batman Franchise has been retold infantastic fashion with “Batman Begins,” and“The Dark Knight,” the 2009 version of “StarTrek” is a fine origin tale and now “X-Men:First Class” can be added to that list.Like its title, this X-Men genesis flick is afirst class effort to answer many of the questionsfans have about their favorite mutantsand how their loyalties came into being.How did Magneto become a complex villainadvocatefor mutants? How did Xavier end upin a wheelchair? Why did Xavier and Magnetobecome adversaries and how did their associateschoose sides?Large questions like this and many smallercuriosities are answered in nifty fashion in“X-Men: First Class,” which also does what allthe films in the X-Men franchise do best – it‘Midnightin Paris’by Tim Rossmovies@matthewsminthillweekly.comFans of Woody Allen know he’s a mantrapped in time. The prolific 75-year-oldwriter/director/actor looks much like he did30 years ago – the same big glasses, corduroypants and tweed jacket. In fact, they may literallybe the same clothes.Allen even writes his screenplays on atypewriter he’s had for almost 60 years. Yes,a typewriter! So it’s no surprise his latest filmis about a man who longs for the nostalgia ofthe past.“Midnight in Paris” stars Owen Wilson asGil Pender, a successful Hollywood screenwriterwho’d rather be a novelist. He and hisfiancé, Inez (Rachel McAdams), are vacationingin Paris to plan their upcoming wedding.explores the pain and humiliation of discrimination.Director Matthew Vaughn and screenwritersAshley Miller and Zack Stentz know a goodfoundation when they see one, so they don’tmess with the formula all the X-Men films haveshared. They mix incredible special effects andhuge action scenes with careful examinationof how all the major characters deal with lifeas mutants.What’s the use of a superpower if you’llnever have love? Or children? Or a normal life?These are fascinating questions and Vaughnsucceeds in striking a balance between answeringthem and providing the audience plenty ofpopcorn blockbuster action.Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) is a brilliantgrade: HHHHout of 4MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences ofaction and violence, some sexual contentincluding brief partial nudity and languageCast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender,Jennifer LawrenceGenre: Action/Sci-FiStudio: 20th Century FoxWhile Inez and her parents obsess over thelavish ceremony, Gil becomes enamored withthe romance of Paris.While Inez wants to take taxis and soak upthe tourist destinations, Gil wants to walk inthe Paris rain and soak up the sights wherefamous writers congregated, falling in love withthe Paris of old, specifically of the 1920s.One night, Gil gets lost and decides to rest ina cobblestone corner. When the clock strikesmidnight, an old car pulls up with partygoersand Gil hops in thinking he’s going to hang outwith some Parisians at a costume party.It’s at this point that “Midnight in Paris”takes on a surrealistic quality reminiscent ofAllen’s “The Purple Rose of Cairo” and lesslike most of his other work.Gil is magically transported to Paris in the1920s. Over the next few nights, he meetsthe same car at the same corner at midnightand is immersed in a world of his desire whilehobnobbing with Ernest Hemingway (CoreyStoll), F. Scott Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston),Salvadore Dalí (Adrien Brody) and others fromthe golden era of art, literature and culture.A minor issue with “Midnight in Paris” isyoung mind who recognizes he’s different andthat there are others like him. He sets out tofind as many mutants as he can to help themunderstand who they are and how they canlive in harmony with non-mutants.One of his first discoveries is Raven (JenniferLawrence), who can become the bluetintedMystique at will. Raven and Xaviertravel the world in search of mutants and soonbecome aware of the powerful Erik Lehnsherr(Michael Fassbender). Erik is differentbecause his incredible power of manipulatingobjects with magnetism is fueled by anger.Xavier knows all the mutants feel anger,shame or loneliness and works to help themcontrol their powers and their view of themselvesas monsters. He teams with a CIAresearcher (Oliver Platt) who’s been studyingmutants and together they streamline thesearch process. Their quest yields a batch ofyoung mutants and Xavier’s budding enterpriseof pupils begins to grow.In the meantime, tensions build betweenXavier and Erik over how mutants shouldassimilate, but their friendship remains. Howthat friendship devolves and sides get chosenis a fun and fascinating journey.And all of this is set against a backdrop ofa growing Cold War, the Bay of Pigs, nucleardawn and the notion of the destructive effectsof labeling others without understanding.And Kevin Bacon’s in the mix as the firstmutant villain, Sebastian Shaw. Bacon revelsin the role and plays it with the verve andheightened realism of a James Bond villain. Infact, he has high tech gadgets, a secret submarineand a tall, blonde sidekick (JanuaryJones), just like many villains from the Bondfilms. Even the credits evoke comparisons tothe Bond franchise. That choice seems deliberateon the part of Vaughn and it works.The acting is solid top to bottom and JenniferLawrence, who is currently filming “HungerGames” in our area, is a 20-year-old superstarin the making.“X-Men: First Class” is a thought-provokingsummer blockbuster that takes itself seriouslywhile also having fun with the popcorn moviegenre. Enjoy the ride. qWilson’s attempt to channel Woody Allen theactor. Wilson is a good choice for Gil becauseof his own self-deprecating style of comedy– which lends itself perfectly to Allen’s writing– but at times takes it a step further andcomes across as an imitation of Allen’s halting,hesitation-filled one-liner style. Still, there areworse comics to emulate.With elements of science fiction, time traveland psychological drama all rolled up into aWoody Allen comedy with his usual cycle ofone-liners and neurosis-fueled humor, “Midnightin Paris” unfolds like a long, leisurelywalk on the Champs Elysees that won’t disappointlong-time Allen fans and it might justfind some new ones. qgrade: HHH out of 4MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexualreferences and smokingCast: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams,Kathy BatesGenre: ComedyStudio: MediaProOpeningFriday, June 10Judy Moody and the notBuMMer SuMMer (PG)MidniGht in PariS (PG-13)SuPer 8 (PG-13)bOx Officeweekendtotal1. 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Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group’s 2011 Southern MecklenburgBoys Track and Field Super TeamFIRST TEAMSuper Team selections based solely on performances in state-meet competition.EVENT NAME SCHOOL CLASS TIME/DISTANCE100 meters Damon McCullum Myers Park Junior 11.27 seconds200 meters States Lee Charlotte Country Day Junior 22.50400 meters States Lee Charlotte Country Day Junior 50.35800 meters Michael Grace Charlotte Latin Senior 1 minute, 56.66 seconds1,600 meters Ben Huffman Providence Day Freshman 4:31.323,200 meters Jack Matkins Myers Park Sophomore 9:40.97110 hurdles Jordan Javadi Providence High Junior 15.22300 hurdles Cyrus Bahram Charlotte Country Day Senior 39.81Long jump Channing Stribling Butler Sophomore 21 feet, 7 inchesTriple jump Austin Duke Independence Junior 45-5.50High jump Tevin Johnson Ardrey Kell Senior 6-2Pole vault Casey Collins Myers Park Junior 14-0Shot put Nick Sansotta Butler Senior 53-9.75Discus Ward Showalter Charlotte Country Day Senior 119-3.504x100 relay Cyrus BahramStates LeeAdam KridlerRoyce TurnbullCharlotte Country Day 43.444x200 relay Chris ClarkRiley DavisMatthias FarleySimms McElfreshCharlotte Christian 1:29.604x400 relay Josh RitchieGavin WalterCharles BraceJosh WemboluaButler 3:23.284x800 relay Raphael RojasThomas McCleanNick KapurChristian WhiteArdrey Kell 7:49.80MATTHEWS-MINT HILL WEEKLYBOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR:Nick SansottaButlerSECOND TEAM100 meters: States Lee (Charlotte Country Day), 11:30; 200 meters: Royce Turnbull (Charlotte CountryDay), 22.58; 400 meters: Chase Cisne (Charlotte Latin), 50.59; 800 meters: Raphael Rojas (ArdreyKell), 1:59.21; 1,600 meters: Rob Saunders (Charlotte Country Day), 4:31.59; 3,200 meters: Ben Huffman(Providence Day), 10:02.50; 110 hurdles: Cyrus Bahram (Charlotte Country Day), 15.60; 300 hurdles:Sam Shisso (East Mecklenburg), 40.27; long jump: Asante Harris (Independence), 20-4; Triple jump:Channing Stribling (Butler), 44-6; high jump: Alex Julian (Charlotte Latin), 5-10; pole vault: GordyRains (Providence High), 13-6; shot put: Peter Kalambayi (Butler), 45-4.25; discus: Nick Sansotta (Butler),112-0; 4x100 relay: Charlotte Christian (Riley Davis, Chris Clark, Matthias Farley, Simms McElfresh), 43.54;4x200 relay: Charlotte Latin, 1:31.62; 4x400 relay: Charlotte Latin, 3:29.36; 4x800 relay: MyersPark (Bill Bernart, Jack Matkins, Jansen Coulter, Alex Smith), 8:01.22Page 24 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill WeeklyC. Jemal Horton/MMHW photoButler senior Nick Sansotta took second place in the shot put atthe Class 4A state championships, en route to becoming CarolinaWeekly Newspaper Group’s 2011 Matthews-Mint Hill Boys Trackand Field Athlete of the Year.www.matthewsminthillweekly.com

SportsCarolina Weekly Newspaper Group’s 2011 Southern MecklenburgGirls Track and Field Super TeamSuper Team selections based solely on performances in state-meet competition.FIRST TEAMMATTHEWS-MINT HILL WEEKLYGIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR:T’Sheila mungoIndependenceSECOND TEAM100 meters: Devon McDonald (East Mecklenburg),12.57; 200 meters: Tyra Lea (Butler), 25.8; 400meters: Cori Floyd (Ardrey Kell), 57.57; 800meters: Gina Daniel (Providence), 2:19.31; 1,600meters: Madelin Talbert (South Mecklenburg),5:02.26; 3,200 meters: Haylee Dawe (CharlotteLatin), 11:07.48; 100 hurdles: Katelyn Decherd(Charlotte Christian), 16.87; 300 hurdles: IsabellFee (Rocky River), 47.65; long jump: Onya Edwards(Charlotte Catholic), 17-2.5; triple jump: AlexisDavis (Butler), 36-0.5; high jump: Carson Cowar(Charlotte Christian), 4-10; pole vault: HannahWalters (Myers Park), 10-0; shot put: MadisonFlowers (Charlotte Latin), 29-2.5; discus: SarahDrummond (Charlotte Christian), 78-2; 4x100 relay:Charlotte Latin (Andrea Gray, Amanda Onwukwe,Shema’n Fullwood, Stephanie Coma), 50.95; 4x200relay: Providence Day (Varonica Johnson, ArielleMassillon, Hannah Wilson, Amanda McFeeley), 1:45.72;4x400 relay: Charlotte Latin (Sarah Whitmore,Lea Kokenes, Laura Gill, Kameron Spence), 4:10.5;4x800 relay: Charlotte Latin (Haylee Dawe, AllyFinical, Tricia Murphy, Kameron Spence), 9:30.42EVENT NAME SCHOOL CLASS TIME/DISTANCE100 meters Varonica Johnson Providence Day Senior 12.21 seconds200 meters Varonica Johnson Providence Day Senior 24.58400 meters T’Sheila Mungo Independence Senior 55.30800 meters Julia Hoover Myers Park Junior 2 minutes, 5.99 seconds1,600 meters Kaitlyn Kramer Ardrey Kell Junior 5:01.653,200 meters Sydney Foreman Ardrey Kell Freshman 10:56.75100 hurdles Sarah Whitmore Charlotte Latin Junior 16.03300 hurdles Sarah Whitmore Charlotte Latin Junior 46.82Long jump Felicia McCarthy Butler Sophomore 17 feet, 4.5 inchesTriple jump Cori Floyd Ardrey Kell Senior 37-3.25High jump Cierra Burdick Butler Senior 5-6Pole vault Caitlin Metz Butler Senior 10-6Shot put Dacia Thompson Providence Day Junior 35-7Discus Dacia Thompson Providence Day Junior 83-34x100 relay Felicia McCarthyTyra LeaAlexis DavisJ. Mary CaldwellButler 48.824x200 relay Felicia McCarthyMel DavisTyra LeaJ. Mary CaldwellButler 1:41.364x400 relay Julia HooverMaggie FrylingJonah EdwardsAnna GelbachMyers Park 4:03.124x800 relay Kaitlyn KramerSamantha TeagueAbby BrooksSydney TeagueArdrey Kell 9:24.41Independence senior T’Sheila Mungo won a silver medal in the400-meter dash at the Class 4A state championships, helping herbecome Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group’s 2011 Matthews-Mint Hill Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year.C. Jemal Horton/MMHW photowww.matthewsminthillweekly.comMatthews-Mint Hill Weekly • June 10-16, 2011 • Page 25

Sportssports shortsButler star Burdick adds more accolades to her creditIt’s been another week of achievementsfor Butler girls basketball starCierra Burdick.On June 9, Burdickwas one of 22 studentsselected to winthe N.C. High SchoolCierra Burdickby Aaron Garciaaaron@matthewsminthillweekly.comAthletic Association’sHeart of a Championaward for outstandingsportsmanship. FellowButler student JarretCamp also is one of theOrlando, Fla., which ended with a 49-37exhibition win over Brazil’s U19 squad.As a member of USA Basketball’s U16team in 2009, Burdick helped the U.S. toa gold medal in the FIBA Americas U16Championship, averaging 6.8 points,4.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 stealsper game for the 5-0 American team.In 2010, Burdick tallied 7.6 points and4.8 rebounds per contest for Team USA,which went 8-0, en route to winning the2010 FIBA U17 World Championships.The Heart of a Champion awardcaps an illustrious career for Burdick,a McDonald’s All-American who hassigned to play next season at the Universityof Tennessee. The senior received hersecond consecutive Gatorade N.C. GirlsBasketball Player of the Year award afteraveraging 23.1 points, 15.3 rebounds,5.4 assists, five blocks and 4.1 steals forthe 30-1 Bulldogs this season, makingher one of five finalists for the NaismithNational High School Player of the Yearaward.Burdick also was named the AssociatedPress’s 2011 N.C. Player of the Yearand was honored on USA Today’s All-USA first team, as well as being listed asHeart of a Champion honorees.Before winning the sportsmanshipaward this week, Burdick learned she’llhave an opportunity to win her third goldmedal in as many summers as a memberof USA Basketball when she joinsthe 2011 USA Basketball Women’s U19World Championship Team for the FIBAU19 World Championship.The tournament will be held July21-31 in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt,Chile.Burdick was selected for the team aftercompeting Union County in a Weekly five-day 3.11:Layout training camp 1 2/14/11 a Parade 12:13 Magazine PM All-American.Page 1at the Walt Disney World Resorts in As for the sportsmanship award,SPEND THE SUMMERWITH US!each NCHSAA member school had theopportunity to nominate one male andone female student-athlete for recognition.The students must have participatedin at least one varsity sport duringthe 2010-11 school year, have not beenejected from any contest, and must havedemonstrated outstanding citizenshipand sportsmanship during their highschool careers.Burdick and Camp were nominatedby Janet Prevatte. The students will behonored at a luncheon on Saturday, June11, at the Radisson Governors’ Inn in theResearch Triangle Park.Cousar joins Charlotte LatinButler baseball coach Kim Cousar hasaccepted the same job at Charlotte LatinSchool. Cousar replaces former coachSammy Serrano, whose team finishedwith a 17-32 record in two seasons.This spring, Cousar’s Bulldogs wereone of the county’s most surprisingteams, posting a 16-10 record, finishingthird in the Southwestern 4A conferenceand advancing to the second round ofthe Class 4A playoffs.Cousar was named the N.C. BaseballCoaches Association Region 6 4A Coachof the Year in 1991, 1999 and 2007, andalso earned Southwestern 4A conferenceCoach of the Year honors in 1999, 2002and 2007.American Legion round-upSince dropping a 9-1 decision to theQueen City Mustangs on May 29, theMint Hill Senior Army American Legionbaseball team has won five consecutivegames in dominating fashion, outscoringits opponents by a combined score of68-15. The Army beat Pineville, Gastoniaand the Gaston Braves by identical14-4 scores, and toppled Kings Mountain(11-0) and Lincoln County (15-3),improving the team’s record to 8-2.The win streak has the Army team in atie for second place with Union Countyin the Area IV Eastern Division standings.Army next faces Mint Hill’s otherteam, the Marines, on Sunday, June 12at Butler High School.At 0-8, the Marines are still looking fortheir first win of the season. They’ll haveseveral opportunities this week; they’rehosting Pineville Post 337 (4-4) on Friday,June 10 before traveling to Butler totake on their Mint Hill counterparts. OnWednesday, June 15, the Marines travelto Myers Park to take on the Queen CityMustangs (4-3). qcontent focused issuesCONTENT FOCUSED ISSUE:July 29thJUNE 13 JULY 29Visit www.charlottelatin.org to reviewour online brochure and to register.For more information, call 7048467277.See website for details.NEXT HEALTH & WELLNESS ISSUE: For more information e-mailadsales@carolinaweeklynewspapers.comor call 704-849-2261Charlotte Latin School | 9502 Providence Road | Charlotte, North Carolina 28277704.846.1100 | www.charlottelatin.orgUnion CountyMatthews-Mint HillPage 26 • June 10-16, 2011 • Matthews-Mint Hill Weeklywww.matthewsminthillweekly.com

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