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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
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