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Health & Wellness issueFollow this symbol to storiesrelated to health,wellness and localmedical advances.Turn the this page...Volume 9, Number 38 • Sept. 24-30, 2010Buy a cup!page 9Inside ...Ballantyne ZoneKeepinghope alivepage11Police Blotter ........................3News Briefs .........................6Letters .................................6Religious News...................19Obituaries .........................20Education ...........................21Calendar/Crossword ..........26Arts ...................................27Sports ...............................29Movies ..............................37Classifieds..........................40QUEEN CITYLAWN & LANDSCAPEServing Charlotte and theSurrounding areas!Sarah Gilbert/SCW photoShuttlestrugglesThe new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shuttle policy has some frustrated.by Sarah Gilberteducation@thecharlotteweekly.comMore than 500 students haveleft Charlotte-Mecklenburg magnetschools this year, with many parentssaying they ditched the programs dueto the district’s new shuttle policy.The Board of Education, in lightof budget woes, discontinued busingStart fasting now because the BallantyneArea Candidates Forum & ChiliCook-off is coming back to town.Chili samples from nearly 20 groups,ranging from the Charlotte Fire Departmentand Charlotte-MecklenburgPolice Department to South MecklenburgHigh School’s culinary students,will flavor the Oct. 9 event. Activitieskick off at 11 a.m. with a parade of localpolitical candidates ranging from U.S.Rep. Sue Myrick, R-9th District, to theAerationAslow astwo candidates for Mecklenburg CountyDistrict Attorney. As many as 20 candidatesare expected.The forum-cook-off takes place onthe activity field at the corner of NorthCommunity House Road and BallantyneCommons Parkway.“So many people don’t know who theirgovernmental leaders are because theydon’t get an opportunity to meet them,”said Ray Eschert, president of the BallantyneBreakfast Club, a local advocacygroup and host of the cook-off. “AsBallantyne has grown over the last 10years and become an economic force in$ 25www.queencitylawn.com 704-947-3307www.thecharlotteweekly.comChili, candidates come together in Ballantyneby Mike Parkseditor@thecharlotteweekly.comand established shuttle stops for allstudents attending full magnet highschools and all students attendingfull magnet middle or elementaryschools that are five miles ormore from their homes. The plan,approved May 11, could save thesystem more than $3.5 million duringthis school year.(see Shuttles on page 21)South Charlotteresidents ask utilityfor fairness, accuracyCharlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities examiningrate structure, seeks feedbackby Frank DeLoachefrank@thecharlotteweekly.comWith lawns turning brown throughout south Charlotteand parched trees shedding their leaves early,none of those attending a water-rate hearing Thursdaynight, Sept. 16, disagreed with the need to conservewater.But all of them had questions about whetherCharlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities was fairly – or wisely– billing its customers.The resident of a gated community on Pineville-Matthews Road said the utility is charging all gatedcommunities for services it doesn’t provide. A residentof Villas at Summerlake, off Sharon View Road, saidthe utility unfairly penalizes residents with a higherrate.And two homeowners brought questions about suddenhigh water bills – one for $1,143.Charlotte, it’s extremely important to getinvolved and know who your representativesare.”The event provides candidates theopportunity to meet voters in a festiveatmosphere, while giving south Charlotteresidents the chance to learn more abouttheir options on Election Day, Nov. 2.The event is free to the public, thoughpeople are asked to bring a canned fooddonation for Second Harvest Food Bank.The YMCA and Monkey Joe’s will providean activity area for children.For more, visit www.ballantynebreakfastclub.com. qADDItIoNAL ServICeS:• Grass Seed• Lime• Fertilizers• Mulches• Pine Needles• Soils• Delivery &Installation Available(see Utilities on page 5)

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This week’s bulletins from south Charlotte-area police and fire departments The Crime SceneCharges droppedThe MecklenburgCounty DistrictAttorney’s Office hasdropped rape chargesagainst a Butler HighSchool student, andOsvaldo Somboreturned to classes atOsvaldo Sombothe school Wednesday,Sept. 22, school officials said.Sombo, who also has been a defensivestar for the nationally rankedButler High football team, is now eligibleto return to the team, officialssaid Wednesday morning.The district attorney’s office did notreturn calls for comment Wednesdaymorning, but school officialsconfirmed that they allowed Somboto return to Butler after prosecutorsdropped the sexual-assault caseagainst Sombo.Officials transferred Sombo to analternative education program andprohibiting him from playing for Butlerafter his arrest.Charlotte-Mecklenburg police investigatorscharged Sombo with rape ofan acquaintance.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg PoliceDepartment reported the following incidentsbetween Sept. 18 and 20 in SouthCharlotte Weekly’s coverage area:Home break-ins• Countrymens Court: $500 computerand $200 cash stolen. Sept. 18.• Andover Creek Drive: Unknownamount of items stolen. Sept. 19.• 5000 block of Rea Road: Doorkicked in, but nothing stolen. Sept.20.• 4000 block of Morrowick Road:Television and computer, worth $1,600total, stolen after door kicked in, causing$400 in damages. Sept. 20.• 10000 block of Round Rock Road:Two laptops and jewelry, worth $1,200total, and $80 cash stolen after doorkicked in.Vehicle break-ins/thefts• 7000 block of Cedar Creek Lane:License plate stolen. Sept. 18.• 3000 block of Marblebrook Drive:CDs and GPS, worth $5,100 total, stolen.Sept. 19.• 5000 block of Meadow HavenLane: 1988 Jaguar, worth $20,000, stolenfrom garage. Sept. 19.• 6000 block of Monroe Road: 1998Mitsubishi Mirage, worth $3,000, stolen.Sept. 19.• 1000 block of Over Stream Lane:$75 worth of CDs stolen. Sept. 19.• 1000 block of Charleston Place:$250 car stereo stolen after windowshattered, causing $200 in damages.Sept. 19.• 8000 block of Maggie Lane: $5,000paint sprayer stolen. $1,500 in damageto vehicle door lock, passengermirror, passenger window and doors.Sept. 20.• 7000 block of Sharon Lakes Road:1999 Nissan Altima, worth $2,400, stolen.Sept. 20.• 8000 block of Nightingale Lane:CDs and iPod, worth $350 total, stolen.Sept. 20.• 11000 block of Old Surry Lane:Knife and rounds of ammunition,worth $280 total, stolen. Sept. 20.• 3000 block of South Boulevard:License plate stolen. Sept. 20.• 3000 block of Cambridge Hill Lane:$225 camera stolen. Sept. 20.Drugs• 5000 block of Providence Road:$20 worth of Xanax and $200 in valiumseized in traffic stop. Sept. 18.• 4000 block of South Boulevard: $15worth of marijuana seized. Sept 18.• 9000 block of Bryant Farms Road:Bag of marijuana seized. Sept. 19.Thefts• Kohl’s, 9579 South Blvd.: Dress andshirts, worth $96 total, stolen. Sept.18.• Urban Outfitters, 4400 SharonRoad: $200 cell phone stolen. Sept.18.• 8000 block of Carter Creek Drive:Bikes, worth $160 total, stolen frompatio. Sept. 19.• 1000 block of Springwood Lane:$330 cell phone stolen from mailbox.Sept. 20.• Lowes Food, 16045 Johnston Road:$1,026 worth of propane tanks stolen.Sept. 20.• Harris Teeter, 9720 Rea Road: $150in cigarettes stolen. Sept. 20.• Warner’s Rugs & Carpet, 2205 N.Sardis Road: $50,000 air-conditioningsystem stolen. Sept. 20.Vandalism• 2000 block of Winthrop ChaseDrive: $500 windshield shattered.Sept. 19.• 6000 block of Fisher’s Farm Lane:$500 windshield shattered with rock.Sept. 19.• Holy Divine Tabernacle, 6031 MonroeRoad: Windows shattered, causing$200 damage. Sept. 19.• 3000 block of Arborhill Road:$150 in damages caused when vanscratched. Sept. 19.• 3000 block of Manor House Drive:Flowers and plants torn from ground.Sept. 19.• 11000 block of Five Cedars Road:$3,000 in damages caused when carkeyed. Sept. 19. qCarolinaDental artsof Ballantyne VillageAt Carolina Dental Arts we are committed to serving our patientswith consideration and understanding in a warm relaxingenvironment. Our goal is to provide healthy beautiful smiles andconvenient appointment times to fit your schedule.Free Teeth WhiteningFor New Patients with payment of New Patient Exam & X-RaysTreatment plan must be completed before receiving free gift• Complete Dentistry for Adults & Children• Tooth colored fillings• Teeth whitening• Digital xrays (less radiation)• Crowns and bridges• Complete and partial dentures• Extractions / Wisdom TeethCall today to reserve a New Patient appointment!704.369.5200Carolina Dental Arts of Ballantyne VillageRoth & Cox, DDS, PA14825 Ballantyne Village Way • Suite 280 • Charlotte, NC 28277www.carolinadentalarts.comwww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 3

News Briefs(continued from page 6)The courses, which range from databasetechnologies to graphic design, areaimed at preparing a person to re-enterthe local workforce. The program is apartnership between Metrotek Learning,Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon, WorkforceDevelopment, Time Warner Cableand Peak 10.People can register for training onlineat www.traincharlotte.com. Each month,organizers will randomly select peoplewho register for the training and providethose people with access to MetrotekLearning’s online training libraries for upto 30 days.To be eligible, the person must live inMecklenburg County. ❑“Today Show” fashionexpert coming toSouthParkBobbie Thomas, featured on NBC’s“Today Show” for her fashion and styleexpertise, is coming to SouthPark on Oct.22 and 23 for Simon Fashion Now.Thomas, who writes a column for “InTouch” magazine, will offer advice on thenewest fashion topics. The events kick offOct. 22 at 5 p.m. in Circle Court withTrends & Friends Night. The Go RedFashion Show, in support of the AmericanHeart Association, will follow.A children’s fashion show will start theactivities on Oct. 23, at 12:30 p.m., followedby other fashion trend discussionsand shows. Find more information onlineat www.facebook.com/SimonFashion-Now. ❑AAA Carolinas officeopens in BallantynePeople were treated to free barbecueand a performance from Sir Purr and theTop Cats Saturday, Sept. 18, at the grandopening of the new AAA Carolinas officein Ballantyne.Along with the entertainment, AAA officialsoffered free memberships, automotivemaintenance packages, Best Westerngift certificates and Carolina Panthersgifts. The Ballantyne office is located at11338 N. Community House Road, offBallantyne Commons Parkway. ❑Teal Toes’ campaignspreads across southCharlotteWomen across south Charlotteare encouraged to go tealnext time they get a pedicure.Several Charlotte-area salons are participatingin Ovarian Cancer AwarenessMonth, held each September, by offeringdiscounted teal-colored pedicures anddonating the proceeds to ovarian cancerresearch and awareness.Originally started by a small group inMaryland, the Teal Toes cause has spreadnationwide, and it holds special significanceto south Charlotte’s Carin RossJohnson, whose mother died from gynecologicalcancer three months ago.“When my mom was alive, painting mytoes teal was one way that I could expresssupport for her in a unique way,” Johnsonsaid. That’s why Johnson picked Sept. 19– her mother’s birthday – for her and 15of her friends to get painted up again atthe Ballantyne Resort and Spa.It’s an act they hope others will follow.“Teal is really an outstanding enoughcolor for people to ask about it,” Johnsonsaid. Once people ask, teal-toed womencan explain the importance of routinecheck-ups and explain about ovariancancer.Ballantyne Spa and Resort, 10000 BallantyneCommons Pkwy., already signedup to take part. People can get a variety ofspa treatments, including mini-massages,paraffin dips, mini-reflexology and tealpolish changes for hands and feet. Therealso will be a cash bar.The cost is $30 per person, with proceedsbenefiting Teal Toes and Teal Diva.CommunityCarin Ross Johnson and a number of herfriends went teal in honor of Johnson’s mom,who died this summer.Reservations are encouraged by calling704-248-4141.Other local salons taking part in theOvarian Cancer Awareness Month benefitare:• All Polished Up – Ballantyne, 12335N. Community House Road• Fiji Nail Spa, 11924 Elm Lane• Jon Ric-SouthPark, 4310 SharonRoad• Salon Avanti-Pineville, 10829Pineville Road• Suki Nails Spa, 6709 Orchard StoneRun. ❑(see News Briefs on page 16)Photo courtesy of Carin Ross JohnsonSINGLE TICKETS STARTING AT $26!CHRISTOPHER WARREN-GREENmusic director LeAnn Rimes has grownto become one ofcountry music’s mostgifted singers, and haswon two Grammys an,American Music Award,and has sold over 37million records. All concerts at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.www.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 7

CMYCMMYCYCMYKH riefs BealthColon takes trip toSouthParkSouthPark Mall had an extraattraction this week. CoCo theColossal Colon took up part of CenterCourt for mall patrons to prowland learn.The 40-foot-long, 4-foot-tall model helpspeople learn about colorectal cancer and otherdiseases of the colon by allowing them to walkthrough and see illustrative information onpolyps and various stages of colon cancer upclose.“Approximately 90 percent of colorectal cancersare discovered in individuals over the age of50, but with early detection and prevention, therate of colon cancer deaths has decreased overthe last 15 years,” Dr. Thomas Pacicco, a gastroenterologistwith Charlotte Medical Clinic, saidin a news release.During the event, people had the option tosign up for colonoscopies, procedures that Paciccosaid are “the single best test to detect andprevent colon cancer.”Crohn’s disease, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis,hemorrhoids, cancerous and non-cancerous the display by visiting www.colossalcolon.com.Those who missed the event can still check outSouthCharWeekly.pdf 4/22/10 9:37:33 AMqLocal hospital gains‘Senior-Friendly’certificationMecklenburg County’s Council onAging awarded CMC-Steele Creek aplaque Thursday, Sept. 16, to recognizethe hospital’s efforts to becomethe first “Senior-Friendly” service provider in thearea.Through a combination of education andadvocacy, the Council on Aging is trying to prepareCharlotte-Mecklenburg for a 230 percentincrease in the older-than-60 population in theCharlotte region in the next two decades. Thegroup created its “Senior-Friendly” certificationprogram for businesses and service providers,testing it out at CMC-Steele Creek first.The program focuses on the physical environment,such as readable signs, adequate lightingand accessibility. Education requirementsinclude aging-sensitivity training for staff. Findmore information at the Council on Aging website,www.charmeckcoa.org. qMovement classesoffered for kids withdisabilitiesAllegro Foundation, which combinesmovement instruction with educationaland medical expertise to helpchildren with disabilities, has decidedto continue weekly Community Outreach classes.Classes are free, but registration is required bycalling 704-412-5229 or going to Allegro’s website,www.allegrofoundation.net.Classes are held at the South Charlotte BanquetCenter, 9009 Bryant Farms Road; CarolinasMedical Center-Main, 1000 Blythe Blvd.; andSardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Road. qLocal center namedcharity recipientThe Pro Athletes Fight AgainstCancer golf tournament will give thisyear’s proceeds to Heath GuidanceCenter, 725 Providence Road.The NFL Alumni Association is holding thetournament Nov. 1 to 3 at the Tega Cay Golf-ConventionCenter, and former Carolina Panthersparticipating are: Steve Beuerlein, Colin Branch,Shane Burton, Mike Dulaney, Willie Green, GregLloyd, Natrone Means, Eugene Robinson, RodSmith, Leonard Wheeler and Donnell Woolford.Hall of Famers Bobby Bell, Elvin Bethea andKenny Houston, Heisman Trophy winner GeorgeRogers and Coach Dan Reeves also have committedto play.“This is a phenomenal opportunity for thecommunity to come out and support those whoare facing a serious diagnosis like cancer,” MyraJohnston, executive director and founder ofHealth Guidance Center, said in a news release.“And we are thrilled to have been chosen…”Find more information at alumni associationwebsite, www.nflacarolinas.org. qHungry Howie’s helpsfight breast cancerHungry Howie’s will make a donationto the National Breast CancerFoundation for every pizza purchasedin October at local branches.Pizzas will be served in bright pink boxes withbreast cancer awareness ribbons, and for anextra $1 donation, people will get a pink Love,Hope & Pizza magnet.Hungry Howie’s raised $100,000 last year forthe foundation. Find the nearest Hungry Howie’slocation online at www.hungryhowies.com. qRestaurant teams upwith juvenile diabetesfoundationBetween now and Sunday, Sept.26, Andrew Blair’s, at 1600 MontfordDrive, will donate 10 percent of foodand beverage sales generated by supportersof the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundationto the nonprofit. Find more informationat the restaurant’s website, www.andrewblairs.com. qPage 8 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte Weeklywww.thecharlotteweekly.com

Free whitening for life?CommunityTidal Wave Auto Spa to hold Izzi Day on Oct. 2by Kim Gibsonnews@thecharlotteweekly.comJeffrey Terrell, fundraisingcoordinator forTidal Wave Auto Spa inPineville, was watchinga local news broadcastrecently when he saw a story that touchedhis heart. Little Izzi Gorden, 5, was ontelevision, along with her mom, Carole,explaining about their fundraiser, PeaceLove & Lemonade.When Terrell contacted her about holdinga fundraiser at Tidal Wave, CaroleGorden was delighted, and Izzi Day wasborn.From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 2, for everyTidal Wave Pineville customer who getsa premiere car wash, the business willdonate a third of the $15 cost to PeaceLove & Lemonade. Customers also willget a coupon for a free hot dog at TheDive N.Terrell noted customers need to specificallyask for the fundraiser car wash.Billy Gilbert, owner of Tidal Wave Pineville,at 201 Towne Centre Blvd., is lookingforward to Izzi Day. “I’m very excitedto give back to the community becausethe community has given so much to me,”Gilbert said.In December 2004, Izzi Gorden wasborn four weeks premature at CMC-Pineville. Although her lungs were fullydeveloped, she had trouble with her bloodnot clotting properly. That meant Izzi wasplaced in the neonatal intensive care unit.“It was a very traumatic event for herfather and me,” Carole Gorden said. “Butthe (neonatal intensive care unit) staffwas unbelievable. It turned out to be suchan impactful experience on our lives.”Every year since Izzi’s birth, her parentshave returned to the neonatal intensivecare unit at CMC-Pineville on ChristmasEve with stuffed animals for the babiesand coffee and holiday food for the staff.Want to supportPeace Love &Lemonade?October fundraisers take place:• Oct. 2: Izzi Day at Tidal WaveAuto Spa in Pineville from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.• Oct. 16: Pineville Fall Festivalfrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Oct. 23: Harris Teeter at TheShops at Blakeney from 11 a.m. to2 p.m.Last year, Izzi accompanied her parentsand gave stuffed animals to the babies.This past spring, Izzi decided to set up alemonade stand, and she and her motheragreed to give the proceeds to the neonatalintensive care unit.With help from friends, they built andpainted the stand, and Izzi held her firstfundraiser on June 21. They had manyother fundraisers throughout the summer.Carole Gorden had originally planned onstopping once Izzi started kindergarten,but their success keeps them going.“It’s grown into something all its own,”Carole Gorden said.Izzi, who attends Endhaven Elementary,explained that she wanted to havethe lemonade stand “for the babies at thehospital because I used to be one. I wasa premie.”Besides 50-cent cups of lemonade,Peace Love & Lemonade also sells tye-dyechildren’s clothes. The blank clothing isdonated, and Carole and Izzi do the tyedyeing,along with any volunteers CaroleGorden can find.Besides learning how to handle money,Izzi has learned about hard work and givingback to others who helped her, CaroleGorden said.Mom has enjoyed the experience aswell. “It’s been very, very rewarding,” CaroleGorden said. “The community hasIzzi Gorden, 5, shown here hard at work in herlemonade stand. A fundraiser Oct. 2 in Pinevillewill help the girl raise money for childrenbeing treated at CMC-Pineville.really gotten behind us and supportedus.”Izzi’s satisfaction shines through. “I meta lot of people, and I put lots of straws andumbrellas in the cups,” she said.Mom and daughter originally aimed toraise $500, but so far they have collectedmore than $2,500.Tidal Wave’s Terrell said he hopes tohave 1,000 cars at the business for IzziDay, which would give Peace Love &Lemonade another $5,000. “We want togive this family as much money as we canto present to the hospital,” he said.The Gordens plan to present their finalfundraising check to the neonatal intensivecare staff in Pineville on Dec. 21,Izzi’s birthday. quncover the beautiful skinyou were meant to haveNew PracticeTreating all skin issues, fromAcne to Moles to WartsSchedule yourSkin Cancer check today!accepting new patientsPhoto courtesy of xxxxxxxxxNow that’s something to smile about!> No more waiting weeks with our CERECcrown system> You are moments away from a newsmile with our ZOOM ® One HourWhitening> Comfortable dentures> Smile white with tooth colored fillings> We file your insurance for you704.364.7832 • 2907 Providence rd, Ste 300 • charlottewww.thecharlotteweekly.comCall us today! 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May all your rides beKlassic ridesCommunity“Hair is hair, it grows back”Cancer survivor reflectson a difficult decision“I’m already losing mybreast. I don’t want tolose my hair.”That was one of thefirst things SouthParkresident Tina Rozwadoski thought May14, 2009, after her mastectomy. Herdoctor recommended she take chemotherapyto make sure all the stage2B-breast cancercells were dead. Butthe thought of losingall her beautiful hairwas more than Rozwadoski,who worksaround pretty peopleevery day at UltaBeauty in Stonecrest,could take.by Mike Parkseditor@thecharlotteweekly.comTina RozwadoskiAfter Rozwadoski first refused, hernurse, Sharon, changed her mind. Sharonhad past patients call and tell Rozwadoskitheir stories. It was enough toconvince her but not enough to dispelher fears.“I Googled everything to see if I couldkeep (my hair),” she said, but 14 daysafter her first chemotherapy treatment,“I went from Lucy to Charlie Brown.”Instead of letting cancer take her hairclump by clump, Rozwadoski foughtback, pulling what she called a “BritneySpears” by shaving it all off. Shortlythereafter, she bought 15 wigs.Then, Rozwadoski had a revelationshe wants every cancer patient to taketo heart: “Your hair doesn’t make youthe person you are.”That’s why her cat now uses one ofthose wigs as a toy, and the others aregoing to women undergoing cancer treatmentat the Buddy Kemp Care House.All except for one. Rozwadoski is keepingthat one for her Kim Kardashiancostume for Halloween. “I’ve just livedmy life normally” after her diagnosis,she said. “Breast cancer never took anythingfrom me.”By her 37th birthday in January, someof Rozwadoski’s hair had returned, andnow she has 5 to 6 inches to play with.It’s nothing compared to the waistlengthhair she had, but Rozwadoskidoesn’t care about that anymore.“Your life is worth way more than yourhair,” she said. “I looked at it as playingwith my grandkids one day (by) losingyour hair in your 30s.” qYou & your pets areinvited to the largest pet event in Union CountyAnnualFIDO’S6thFALL FUN FESTAKC Responsible Dog owneRship DAySaturday, September 251-5:00pm• We can handle all your restorationneeds bumper to bumper• complete body Work & painting• drivetrain upgrades• digital dash & vintage air installations• complete reWiring and upholstery servicesLet us make your ride Klassic!6645 denver industrial park rddenver, nc 28037704-483-4826See us at...www.klassicrides.comCorner of N. Broome St (Hwy 16) & Church St in WaxhawAnimal Adoptions • Raffles • Games & PrizesDoggie Social • AKC Dog Breed Parade • Dog Training DemosGrooming Demos • Emergency Care Demos • Pawcasso • MoonbounceTours • Pie Eating Contest • Teddy Bear Surgery • Professional Pet Portraits“Fido’s Feasts” Pet Contests - Register before 3pm • Dunk Tank704-843-2269601 CHurCH St, WaxHaWReigning Cats & DogsPet Boutique704-243-1946700 N. Broome St, WaxHaWPage 10 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte Weeklywww.thecharlotteweekly.com

CommunityAvastin: Breast-cancer patients fight for life-extending drugDrug under scrutiny provedmiraculous to SouthCharlotte womanby Frank DeLoachefrank@thecharlotteweekly.comHUNTERSVILLE –For south Charlotte residentShannon Morgan,Huntersville residentCarol Fleming and adozen other women they know, Avastinis their best hope for longer life.They don’t know exactly how long.They each have stage 4-breast cancer,which is inoperable and incurable – butnot untreatable.Avastin represents a new generationof cancer treatment, a new typeof immune-based, antibody drugs thattarget cancer by blocking its blood supplyto either stop or drastically slow itsgrowth. Besides attacking cancer in adifferent way, this new generation ofdrugs also has fewer side effects thanradiation and chemotherapy.So to Fleming and other women,Avastin represents a last lifeline to holdonto while researchers look for more“targeted” drugs. Avastin representsmore months, even years, of life.They were horrified recently whenthe independent Oncology AdvisoryCommittee to the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration concluded that patientdata didn’t show Avastin was provingeffective enough against breast cancer.The committee recommended the federaldrug agency withdraw its approvalof Avastin for breast-cancer patients.“I don’t know the statistics the FDAhas used, and I don’t understand howthey can say that extending a woman’slife by 2 1/2 months doesn’t warrantbeing available,” Fleming said.Pat and Shannon Morgan live nearSouthPark, and Pat Morgan has readall he can about Avastin research ande-mailed and called local, state andnational officials to keep the drug availableto his wife and other stage 4-breastcancer patients. He’s read that Avastinalready has helped more than 40,000women.“With that drug, you give them lifesavingdignity,” Pat Morgan said. “Is itworth it? If it is going to give a womantwo or three months more of life, whoknows what they’ll find in that time?”A new way ofbeating cancerEarly this week, Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg,commissioner of the Food andDrug Administration, delayed ruling onthe advisory committee’s recommendationand extended until December heragency’s review of Avastin for breastcancer patients.Dr. John Powderly, aboard-certified oncologistwho operatesCarolina BioOncologyInstitute, affiliated withPresbyterian Hospital-Huntersville, believesHamburg, ultimately,will maintain her agency’sendorsement ofForgetting something?Annual mammograms save lives.(see Avastin on page 12)Nothing is more important than remembering to get youryearly digital mammogram at a Presbyterian Breast Center.The crystal-clear images can help save your life. And all ofour digital mammograms are performed exclusively by highlytrained female technologists.Make a mental note. Schedule your mammogram todayat one of our seven convenient locations.Dr. JohnPowderlyCall 704-384-4177 or visitwww.presbyterian.org/pinkto make an appointment.seven convenient Breast Center locations.CHARLOTTE1718 East 4th StreetCharlotteBALLAnTynE14215 Ballantyne Corporate PlaceCharlotteHunTERsviLLE10030 Gilead RoadHuntersvilleMATTHEws1500 Matthews Township ParkwayMatthewsEAsTOvER2900 Randolph RoadCharlotteunivERsiTy8401 Medical Plaza DriveCharlotteMOnROE2000 Wellness BoulevardMonroePat (left) and Shannon Morganwww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 11

CommunityStarr staying powerOrthodontist celebrates 20years of practiceby Kara Loppkara@thecharlotteweekly.comFresh out of orthodonticsschool, Dr. GaryStarr came to Matthewsin 1990 to open his ownpractice.He had one employee – she liked to becalled “Mo” – and a vision.“I wanted to be the small-town orthodontist,”Starr said, “a place whereDr. Gary Starrcustomer service is so important.”Twenty years later, Starr has 17employees and a partner, but he saysthe mission at Starr Orthodontics hasn’tchanged. And neither has his location.Though he’s switched offices, Starr hasbeen in the same complex, MatthewsTownship Office Park, his entire career. ASouthPark resident, Starr, will celebratehis anniversary Oct. 22, with staff andeven patients getting in on the fun with aguessing game with facts about Starr.A south Florida native, Starr earneda bachelor’s degree in psychology from(see Dr. Starr on page 14)don’t suffer in silence.Dealing with IBS?We’re here to help.Pascale Anglade, MDAnthony Colvin, MDRonnie Cyzner, MDStephen Deal, MD, FACGGastrointestinal Disorders:Colon Cancer Screening • Reflux • Ulcer Disease • ColitisIrritable Bowel (IBS) • Diverticulosis • HepatologyPancreatic and Biliary DisordersPhysicians Specializing in Endoscopic ProceduresLicensed Endoscopy Centers • Open Access Screening Colonoscopy*(*may not require office visit prior to procedure)Carolina DigestiveHealth Associates, PAFour Convenient Locations300 Billingsley Road, Suite 200 • Charlotte10370 Park Road, Suite 200 • PinevilleNEW! 3614 Providence Road South, Suite 100 • Waxhaw1450 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 460 • MatthewsAppointments 704-372-1615Michael Gaspari, MDCassandra Minor, MDPreston Purdum III, MD, FACGEric Thompson, MDAcceptingPatients Age16 and upCarolinaDigestive.comPaid AdvertisementActor’s Diagnosis… Could It Happen To You?Dr. Richard W. Van GurpBy now most of us haveheard that the actor MichaelDouglas has Stage IVoropharyngeal cancer. Inhis case he has a walnutsizedtumor at the base of histongue.For treatment, Douglaswill require the works –surgery, radiation therapyand chemotherapy. Needlessto say, he has a tough roadahead of him for recovery.But as usual, it’s onlywhen someone famous gets adisease that the world finallynotices.While most Americansprobably never even heard ofthis type of cancer, the realityof it is that the incidence ofthis disease is growing at analarming rate.According to the AmericanCancer Society, oral canceroccurs about as frequentlyas leukemia. More peopledie of oral cancer than frommelanoma or cervical cancer.According to the AmericanDental Association, theincidence of oral cancer inthe under-40 population hasgrown almost five-fold, withmany patients with no knownrisk factor.Going back to my dentalschool days (more yearsthan I care to admit), wehad always thought that itwas the people who eithersmoked too much or dranktoo much alcohol who gotoral cancer. As a side note,Michael Douglas apparentlyindulged in both smokingand drinking.Today, research is showingus that the increase in thedisease may be attributableto the human papillomavirus(HPV). In fact, accordingto the Centers for DiseaseControl (CDC), 25% of mouthand 35% of throat cancersmay be linked to HPV.And although the topic maybe uncomfortable, what youmight not realize is that HPVis a sexually-transmittedvirus. In fact, accordingto the Centers for DiseasedControl, HPV is the mostcommon sexually transmittedvirus in the United States.According to Brian Hill,the executive director of theOral Cancer Foundation“Social and sexual behaviorshave changed. Oral sex ismore common. The virus isspreading, especially amongyoung people because sexualcontact is more common,that this virus is not onlyubiquitous in our society, butthe mechanism of transfer issimple.”But still, 25% of those whodevelop oral cancer do notuse tobacco or alcohol andhave no other lifestyle riskfactors.What makes this diseaseso dangerous is that unlesssomeone (like your dentist)is actually examining andlooking for it, oral canceroften goes unnoticed until thelater stages. Why? Becauseoften there are no symptomsin the early stages.Sadly, according to a studyby the CDC in 2008, less than30% of adults aged 18 yearsor older had ever had an oralcancer examination.Finding these abnormalitiesearly strongly improvesprognosis. It is the key tosuccess.In our office, not only dowe perform oral cancerscreenings on each adultpatient, we also use aspecialized rinse and lightthat makes abnormal tissuestand out. It’s called VizilitePlus and you can find moreinformation on it at www.vizilite.com. It’s painless,fast and may save your life.Let me leave you with this:Only 57% of all diagnosedoral cancer patients willbe alive five years aftertheir diagnosis. I stronglybelieve that this is becauseof delayed diagnosis. Makesure you have an oral cancerscreening when you visityour dentist.Dr. Richard Van Gurpmaintains a general dentalpractice in Charlotte,North Carolina at the BelleGrove Office Park at theArboretum. He can becontacted at 704-542-2884.www.vangurpdentistry.comwww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 13

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Thisremarkable new technology will have you back on your feet the same day.• No general anesthesia• Safe in-office procedureCall for your consultation today and learn how you can startliving more freely tomorrow! 704.375.6766If you have persistentFACIAL REDNESS or FLUSHINGyou may have a condition known as ROSACEAYou may be eligible to participate in a research study evaluatingan investigational topical gel in the treatment of the REDNESSassociated with ROSACEA.If you qualify, you will recieve.~ Investigational gel or placebo for 28 days~ Study-related skin evaluations by a Board Certified Dermatiologist.~ Compensation for time and travelFor more information, contact:Cindy Tucker, RNGirish S. Munavalli, MD, MHS I J. Blake Goslen, MD704.375.6766 I 800.626.6257 I www.carolinaskin.com1918 Randolph Road I Suite 550 I Charlotte, NC 28207Participating provider with most insurance plansPage 14 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte WeeklyRichard M. Rotchstein, D.D.S.Christopher W. Wasulko,D.M.D. & Associates, P.A.Dentistry with a difference is the experienceour Weddington Dental patients have cometo know and appreciate over the years.Our goal is to provide you and your familywith a full range of cosmetic and dentaltreatments in a hygienic, efficient and comfortableenvironment.• State-of-the-art dentistry• Smile enhancement includingZoom whitening• Veneers, crowns, implants, bridges& many other restorative services• Conveniently located atProvidence Rd. & Hwy 84• Caring, conscientious staff• We welcome new patientsis back.• Dental insurance formcompletion & filingWeddington Corners • 13721 Providence Rd • Weddington, NC 28104Formerly The Goslen Centerresearch@carolinaskin.com704-375-6766 ext.3537CommunityDr. Starr(continued from page 13)Duke University and graduated fromdental school at the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill. He has a master’sin orthodontics from the Universityof Michigan.‘Great experience every time’Amy Van Gurp is shuttling her thirdchild to Starr’s office for treatment. Richard,12, now has braces just like oldersisters Anna, 15, and Katie, 17, once did.Starr has treated all the Van Gurp childrenand came highly recommended – by theirdad, Arboretum-area dentist Dr. RichardVan Gurp. The colleagues attended dentalschool together at Chapel Hill.And the Van Gurps, of Waxhaw,wouldn’t go anywhere else, Amy VanGurp said.“It’s just been a great experience everytime,” she said. “The results are consistentlywonderful. I just cannot get overthe before and after.”Seeing his sisters’ smiles – and selfesteem– transformed by braces, theyounger Richard Van Gurp “begged” hisparents for braces to fix his bite and gapsin his teeth, his mother said.“The middle school years, even elementary,can be so cruel,” she said. “WithKatie, almost immediately, I could see herconfidence soar after she had had thosebraces. It’s not just braces. It is the investmentin as close to a perfect smile for yourface as possible. This is your investmentfor your life, even beyond your awkwardmiddleschool years.”Seeing the self-esteem boost in hispatients, from children to adults, hasmotivated Starr for 20 years. He recentlyreceived a handwritten letter and photoalbum from a young patient who said –before braces – she didn’t like to smileand used her hand to hide her teethwhenever possible. The note, and talkingabout it recently with Matthews-MintHill Weekly, brought tears to his eyes.“Everyday we see the results of whatwe do. When you can change somebody’ssmile so dramatically, it is so rewarding,”Starr said. “I just love what I do. I can’timagine doing anything else.”Amy Van Gurp hopes he never does.“Starr’s just so perfect for orthodonticsbecause he just relates. My childrenjust think he is tops, and he’s good withparents, too,” she said. “He’s just been ablessing. We’re very lucky that he decidedto practice in this area.” qWant to know more?To find out more about Starr Orthodontics,1326 Matthews Township Pkwy.,call 704-845-0600 or go to the practice’swebsite, www.starrortho.com.THANKS FOR THEMemories“I am sorry that I did nothave the opportunity to saygoodbye to all of my patients.I had expected to opena new office in order tocontinue the same qualitycare and personalizedattention that LINDERMANPEDIATRICS had deliveredthe past 25 years.”“However, I find itnecessary to move outof state. The businessdynamics of practicingmedicine in Charlotteis unique in that total control isdictated by such a few companies. By relocating toanother state, I find it easier for “the little guy” to stay competitive. I wantto reassure everyone, my health has never been better. And starting freshallows me a stress-free atmosphere to work with others that share my values,goals, and beliefs in how medical care can be personalized. The memoriesI take with me are of you and your children’s laughing faces. I still have theelephant (his name is Winston) which is better than a monkey on my back.”— Dr. Lindermanwww.thecharlotteweekly.com

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Nothing is more valuable than the timeyou spend with your family.Let us show you how amazing that time can be!Children’s Theatre of Charlotte PresentsSept. 24-Oct. 24, 2010McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOnMusic by Alan Menken - Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim RiceMusic Adapted, Arranged and Orchestrated by Bryan LouiselleBook by Jim Luigs - Based on the 1992 Disney film “Aladdin”Join us for a theatrical magic carpet ride, as we kick offour 63 rd season with this exuberant family musical.Beloved characters and Academy Award-winning songs like“A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” make Disney’s Aladdinan incredible journey of discovery and adventure.Save big on tickets with package discounts!704-973-2828 ctcharlotte.orgPage 16 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte WeeklyExecutive Producing PartnerCommunityNews Briefs(continued from page 7)New TCBY comingSaturdayPeople can get free mini-cups of frozenyogurt Saturday, Sept. 25, at the grandopening of the new Blakeney-area TCBYfranchise. The event lasts from 11 a.m.to 11 p.m. at the new location, 9864 ReaRoad. qBallantyne Rotarytakes part in DuckRaceRotary Clubs from across Charlotte,including the branch in Ballantyne, aregearing up for the Duck Race on LakeWylie on Sunday, Sept. 26. The eventis being held at Tailrace Marina, 1000Marina Village Drive, in Mount Holly.The event raises money toward theeradication of polio, a primary mission ofthe Rotary clubs for decades. The Sundayevent features a steel-drum band, boatrides, golf and cornhole contests, kayakand canoe rentals, a dunking booth,tropical food, barbecue and activities forchildren.Prizes are awarded for the 10 fastestducks out of 2,000 ducks in the race,according to organizer Ineke Van derMeulen, a member of the Ballantyneclub. First-place duck wins $2,500. Purchaseducks Sunday for $10 per duck or$25 for a pack of three. qBroker in chargenamed at HendersonPropertiesLind R. Goodman, a 16-year residentof Charlotte, is now the broker-in-chargeand division sales manager at HendersonProperties, 919 Norland Road.Goodman has experience in local realestate sales and sales training development.Henderson Properties’ sales officeis located at 10801 Johnston Road insouth Charlotte. qIRS hosts specialsessions SaturdayTax offices across the nation will openfor a special day Saturday, Sept. 25,to help taxpayers solve tax issues andrespond to IRS notices.The Charlotte office, 10715 DavidTaylor Drive, will open from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday. IRS staff will be availableon site or by phone to help taxpayers,especially veterans and people with disabilities.“Taxpayers have tremendous successsolving their tax issues at our openhouses,” IRS Commissioner DougShulman said in a news release. “I wantto encourage veterans and people withdisabilities to come in on Sept. 25.”People requiring special services, suchas interpretation for the deaf or hard ofhearing, should call ahead to 704-548-4100 and schedule an appointment. qTechnology faircoming to southCharlotteThe Southminister Retirement Community,8919 Park Road, will host atechnology fair Oct. 6 from 9:30 a.m. tonoon.Event organizers will discuss the latestin electronics and display everythingfrom iPads to 3-D television. The eventis free, but registration is required. Registeronline at www.shepherdscharlotte.org. qSupport Wickets forWishes tournamentSaturdayPractice your croquet skills Saturdayevening, Sept. 25, when the Wickets forWishes croquet tournament takes placeat Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte.The event lasts from 7 to 10 p.m.and raises money for the Make-A-WishFoundation of Central Western NorthCarolina. Enjoy food from Morton’s TheSteakhouse as well as several practicegalleries and a six-wicket croquet tournament.A silent auction will feature40 “little wishes” to help sponsor componentsof children’s wishes, includingswimming with dolphins and a princessmakeover.People can sign up for the event onlineat www.ncwish.org. Click on news andevents and then Greater Charlotte/PiedmontRegion. Tickets are $50 or $80 fora couple. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. qForum planned forFlat Branch ParkFans of south Charlotte’s Flat BranchPark, off Tom Short Road, are invitedto a community meeting to discusslighting for the park’s soccer field. Themeeting takes place Monday, Sept. 27,at 6:30 p.m. at William R. Davie ConferenceCenter, 4635 Pineville-MatthewsRoad. qGolden retriever setto pick winnerPeople will soon get to watch a dogdecide if they win $1,000 at the annualTennis Ball Raffle hosted by the GoldenRetriever Rescue Club of Charlotte.Group members sell raffle tickets(see News Briefs on page 17)www.thecharlotteweekly.com

News Briefs(continued from page 16)with the corresponding ticket numberinscribed onto one of a number of tennisballs. Organizers then set a goldenretriever loose amid all the balls. Thefirst three balls the dog grabs win $1,000,$500 and $250 prizes.Raffle tickets are $5 each or six for$25. The event will be held Nov. 9 atContinental Boarding, 2235 TownshipRoad.Proceeds allow the club to take in andadopt out golden retrievers across Charlotte.qPhoto courtesy of Golden RetrieverRescue Club of CharlotteA golden retriever proudly displays his tennisball at a Golden Retriever Rescue Club ofCharlotte meeting. Find more information onlineat www.grrcc.com.Birthday Blessingskicks off inauguralfunky fundraiserBirthday Blessings, which providesbirthday parties for homeless children,held its first Funky Family Disco Nighton Saturday, Sept. 18, in south Charlotte.Families got to dance together whileenjoying a laser show, drinks and giveawaysat FunkyTown, 8155 Ardrey KellRoad. A portion of the night’s proceedswent to Birthday Blessings, and supportersalso collected toys to further the nonprofit’sprograms.FunkyTown Parties is Birthday Blessings’newest program, which supportsthe group’s work in 14 transitional housingfacilities and homeless shelters inMecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Yorkcounties.Find more information at the nonprofit’swebsite, www.birthdayblessings.org. qLet us know!Have an event going on insouth Charlotte? E-mail us ateditor@thecharlotteweekly.comor call 704-849-2261 if you havean event or topic you feel needsto be covered in the paper.www.thecharlotteweekly.comBurr comes to townfor green builderseventU.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., willvisit Charlotte on Oct. 1 to discuss theregion’s importance in the “emergingnew-energy economy and pertinentenvironmental legislation” affectingbusinesses, according to the CharlotteRegion Chapter of the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil.Jordan Howard, recipient of the 2009Young Leader Award, also will speak atREPLACEMENTWINDOWS$ 189 *Join thousands of World ofWindows customers whohave already reduced theirenergy costs and made lifeeasier. We offer a varietyof insulated products -Windows, Siding, Doors,and Garage Doors.ANY SIZEWhite, Double-Hung Welded Sashand Frame Includes Bug Screen!*Up to 4’x6’1-800-NEXT-WINDOWAsk about our energy star products& how you can receive the2010 Federal Tax Credit!the event, which lasts from 4:30 to 7p.m. in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton-Charlotte, 201 E. Trade St.People must register by Wednesday,Sept. 29, to attend. E-mail USGBCCharlotteRSVP@gmail.com.Group membersget in free, while guests pay $45 andstudents pay $15. qElectronics collectiondrive overwhelmingsuccessSouth Charlotte residents helped fill6 MONTHSMINIMUMPAYMENTS,NO INTEREST**with approved creditCOMFORT WORLD 4000$189 WINDOW FEATURES• Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty• Lifetime Warranty on Labor• Lifetime Warranty on Glass 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.Communitythree trailers with donated electronicsfor Goodwill Saturday, Sept. 18, at thePark Road Shopping Center.The event, held by the CharlotteJunior Chamber and Goodwill, saw 384people donate computer monitors, keyboards,cell phones and more that likelywould have, otherwise, ended up in alandfill.All parts will be recycled in an environmentally-friendlyway, with hard drivescrushed or cleaned to eliminate confidentialinformation. Newer electronicswill be refurbished and sold at Goodwill’sComputer Works store. qWe don’t just stand behind our windows with theindustry’s strongest warranty, we stand on them!WINDOWS | DOORS | GARAGE DOORS | SIDINGCharlotte • 8820 University East Dive Suite B • Charlotte, NC 28213 • 704-921-9898www.windowscharlotte.com M-F 8:30 am-5:30 pm and Saturday by appointmentSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 17

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I always thought successled to success, and once someone or an organizationunderstood whatmade it successful, if itcontinued to do those verythings, it would remain asuccessful entity.Kouzes says “no”. It isin failing that we learnand in learning that wesucceed and accomplishRev. TonyMarcianoby Rev. Tony Marcianonews@thecharlotteweekly.comthings that perhaps wenever would have triedbefore.As we are into the full first month ofschool, let me ask you a question. Do youlove your children enough to let them succeed?“Well of course Tony, that’s why I’msending my child to school,” or “I’m pushinghim to achieve great things.”No, let me rephrase the question.Do you really love your kids enough to letthem succeed? And in letting them succeed,are you willing to let them fail at a few things,and try things they have never attemptedbefore, so that in learning, it’s not just textbookknowledge they can quote back and getan “A” on an exam.Rather, it’s life lessons that builds theircharacter and their self confidence.If you have been reading Real Help forReal Living for any time, you will have seenthat I did a two-part series entitled “Do youlove your kids enough to let them fail?”When the timing belt broke on my son’sMitsubishi Galant, he chose to have the carRake in the SavingsThe retirement lifestyle you deserve...is now even more affordable.With all the details of daily life taken care of for you, thisis the independent retirement lifestyle you’ve earned.Your all-inclusive, monthlY rent includes:Programs and Activities • Live-In ManagersThree Chef-Prepared Meals DailyComplimentary Shuttle Service • Exclusive Travel Programand so much more...carmelPlace5512 Carmel Rd • Charlotte704-541-8012junked and decided to repair his very old rearwheel drive vehicle. While I disagreed withhis decision, I honored it.I should have read Kouzes’ quote beforehe started the project because my son wouldlearn as much about cars as I would learnabout letting one’s child learn how to succeed.I believed it would be a simple projectof replacing brake shoes, making sure thelights worked, and he would be travelingdown the road.At the start of the project, we quicklylearned that the rear axle bearings had deterioratedand the rear axles had to be replaced.Some, who are my age, will remember thosebig things in the back of rear wheel drive carscalled rear differentials. I’ve seen them butnever opened one up.I watched for days as my son and hisbrother (who was his helper) worked tirelesslyto remove the old axles and the old bearingsand rebuild the rear differential of the car.Grease seals had to be replaced. They trulyhad no idea what they were doing.A friend gave them some advice, and theyfound themselves pioneering virgin territoryas they worked on the car. They also encounteredbolts that were broken off in the rearaxle. They had to be drilled out and retappedso the rear cover could properly be reattached.Each night, they came in covered in greaseand dirt. But by the time the rear axle wasdone, I watched a smile come across my son’sface I hadn’t seen in a long time. There wasa sense of self confidence; he had conqueredthe rear axle; he did it.He looked at me and said, “Dad, since Iknow how to rebuild a rear axle, why don’tI rebuild the one on your car as well?” Towhich I quickly replied, “No, it’s fine.” Andhe said, “No, really Dad. We could rebuild itand it would run fine.” And I said, “Thanks,but no thanks.”It’s not success that leads to success. It’sfailure that leads to success. Sometimes it’shard for us to let our kids fail, but for someit’s only in trying those difficult situations,doing the things they’ve never done before,taking on projects where they have no knowledgethat their self confidence grows, andthey become successful. qTony Marciano is the executive directorof the Charlotte Rescue Mission and a regularSouth Charlotte Weekly columnist. He isavailable to speak to your group. Call 704-334-4635, ext. 213 to schedule him.One Bedroomfull kitchenstarting at$1,995*VeteranSpecialsSpecials end 9/30/10*Limited Quantitieswww.thecharlotteweekly.com

CommunitySouth Charlotte WeeklyReligiousNEWS & NotESCarnival comingto St. Ann’sMembers of St. Ann Catholic Church,3635 Park Road, are gearing up for theirOct. 2 carnival.The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.and includes games, face-painting, abake sale, dancing, arts and crafts anda silent auction. Admission is free. Formore information, call 704-523-9233or visit the church’s website, www.stannsparish.org.St. StephenMethodist to hostfraud seminarSeniors across south Charlotte canlearn about fraud prevention Oct. 5 atSenior Scene.Held at St. Stephen MethodistChurch, 6800 Sardis Road, the freeevent will focus on Medicare, prescriptiondrug and telemarketing frauds.People also can get a flu shot, bloodpressure checks and hearing tests.You must be 55 or older, a caregiver,worker in the senior care industry ormember of a senior adult group toattend. Refreshments will be served.For more information or to reserveexhibit space, call 704-927-8623.• The church will hold its free annualcommunity fair Oct. 9 from 4 to 6:30p.m. in the church parking lot. Foodwill be provided, as will games, crafts, abounce house, cakewalk and live band.Call 704-364-1824 for more informationor visit the church’s website, www.ststephenumc.net.Fall festival nearsat South MeckPresbyterianChildren’s games, entertainment andfree food will highlight the seventhannual community-wide Fall Festivalon Oct. 9 at South Mecklenburg PresbyterianChurch, 8601 Bryant FarmsRoad.The free event takes place from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a cakewalk,clown, train rides and a craft station.The church’s soft rock band, The HolyRollers, will perform for the church’syouth. Organizers expect to serve 1,000hot dogs this year.Find more information at the church’swebsite, www.smpchome.org.MecklenburgMinistries preparesfor awards breakfastMecklenburg Ministries will honor2010’s community awards recipientsOct. 21 with a breakfast at Park RoadBaptist Church, 3900 Park Road.The event takes place from 7:30 to 9a.m. Interested people must register byOct. 14 by e-mailing zaimah@meckmin.org or calling 704-565-5455.Local church startschildren’s choirMorningStar Presbyterian Church,13000 Idlewild Road, Matthews, islooking for young people to join thechurch’s new children’s choir.The new MorningGlories choir isopen to children 4 to 8 years old whoenjoy singing. You do not have to be amember of the church to sign up.The choir rehearses Sundays from9:30 to 10 a.m. and sings at one Sundayworship service a month. For moreinformation or to register a child, call704-847-0864. qHAYES6331 CREOLA ROADProvidence Court4 Bedrooms/3.1 Baths2900 - 3500 Sq FtBeautifully appointed kitchenGreat locationMLS# 969434$550,000ELIZABETH SHAWJoe Huneycutt Team®Realtor /Broker704.904.6279eshaw@cchrealtors.comFamily CrestWin Four Passesto theCarolinanewspaper groupSubmit your very own family crest, eitherone you have created or your actual crest.Entries may be submitted to:renfest@carolinaweeklynewspapers.comor mail to: 501-B S Old Statesville Rd,Huntersville NC 28078Deadline for entries is October 4, 2010SatuRDayS &SuNDaySOct 9 th – Nov 21 stwww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 19

Community Cynthia Barnes Cynthia A. Barnes, 53, of Charlotte, diedSept. 16, 2010, at her home.Born April 23, 1957, in Great Bend, Kan.,Ms. Barnes was the daughter of Christian andRosalie Peters Leiker.She earned a bachelor’s degree from FortHays State in Kansas and a master’s degreefrom Loyola University in New Orleans andlived in several places in the Midwest andSouthwest U.S. She spent the past 10 yearsworking as the archivist at the Catholic Dioceseof Charlotte.Survivors, in addition to her parents,include sons Aaron Barnes and Alec Barnesand wife, Jessica; daughters Carissa Barnes,Christchurch, New Zealand, and KatlinBarnes, Sheffield, England; and a grandson.A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Sept. 21,at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, conducted bythe Rev. Francis O’Rourke. Harry & BryantCompany was in charge. Online condolencesat www.harryandbryantfuneralhome.com.Memorials: Christian Foundation for Childrenand Aging, 1 Elmwood Ave., Kansas City,KS 66103. Beverly Snyder Beverly Fontaine Murray Snyder died Sept.16, 2010.Born May 18, 1923, in Charlotte, Mrs.Snyder was a daughter of Sydney BabcockNail and Harry Peachy Mansfield Murray.She attended Central High School andgraduated with degrees in mathematics andreligious studies from Queens College. Shewas a lifetime member of Mouzon UnitedMethodist Church and Liberty Hall Chapterof Daughters of the American Revolution.South Charlotte WeeklyDeathsShe married J. Nelson Snyder and workedas a teacher assistant with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. After retirement, shetook art and woodworking classes at CentralPiedmont Community College and, at age74, learned to play the violin from daughterin-lawJane Hart Brendle. She enjoyed playingin school concerts with grandson John N.Snyder Jr.Her husband died in 1997, and sons RayM. and Ron O. Snyder and infant twins alsopreceded her in death.Survivors include daughter, Beverly S.Mickey and husband, John; and seven grandchildren.A funeral service was held Monday, Sept.20, at Mouzon United Methodist Church.Burial preceded the service at Sharon MemorialPark. Harry and Bryant Funeral Homewas in charge. Online condolences at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.Memorials: Queens University, DAR, orMouzon UMC. Seymour Goodman Seymour H. Goodman, 85, of Charlotte,died Sept. 12, 2010, at Levine & Dickson HospiceHouse, Huntersville. Survivors includehis sister, Rhoda Manton, and her family.Private graveside services were held atHebrew Cemetery. Harry & Bryant Companywas in charge. Edward Jablonsky Johnny Jacobs, 74, known to many radiofans as Reno Jablonsky, died Sept. 14 at CarolinasMedical Center-Main.Born Nov. 5, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, Mr.Jacobs was the son of the late Edward andRena Jablonsky.He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserveand was a member of the Armed ForcesRadio Network. He worked for CBS Radioof Charlotte as a senior account executiveand during 55 years in Charlotte radio, wasa salesperson and manager, copywriter, on-airpersonality and general manager. He workedin every music format.His wife, Sandra; son, Steven; and stepmother,Martha, preceded him in death.Survivors include his grandson, Evan SkyJablonsky, Richmond, Va.; and Aunt JoAnnAndersen, Toledo, Ohio.A graveside service was held Sept. 17 atSharon Memorial Park. McEwen FuneralHome was in charge.Memorials: Johnny Jacobs ScholarshipFund, c/o Appalachian State University Foundation,Fund No. 92538, ASU Box 32060,Boone, NC 28608. Bonnie Houser Bonnie Tucker Houser, 83, of Charlotte,died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Wilora LakeNursing Home.Born Nov. 15, 1926, in Charlotte, Mrs.Houser was a daughter of the late Arthur Jackand Frances Jeannette Frye Tucker.Her husband, Arthur Wesley Houser, precededher in death.Survivors include children James F.Houser, Stanley, Jo Ann Ghant, Lincolnton,Fran H. Tomberlin, Concord, and Sandy H.May, Maiden; eight grandchildren; and 15great-grandchildren.A funeral service was held Monday, Sept.20, at Wilson Funeral and Cremation Service,conducted by the Rev. Robert Hunter,with burial at Sharon Memorial Park. Onlinecondolences at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.Memorials: American Cancer Society,6000 Fairview Road, suite 200, Charlotte,NC 28210. Faye Thore Faye W. Thore, 83, of Charlotte, died Sept.17, 2010, at her home.Born May 12, 1927, in Mt. Airy, Mrs.Thore was a daughter of the late Dixie Allenand Mary Jarvis Watson.She was a past member of Plaza Baptistand Chantilly Baptist churches, where shetaught Bible and Sunday school classes. Shetaught Bible classes for women at the Charlotte-MecklenburgJail and more recently wasa member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.Her husband, Pete Thore, died in 2003.Survivors include children Ed Thore, Matthews,Bruce Thore and wife, Cindy, Charlotte,Jeff Thore and wife, Gina, Columbia,S.C.; siblings Peggy Atkins, Edith Vernon,and Guy and Bobby Watson, all of Mt. Airy;five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept.21, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, conductedby Dr. Joe Brown and the Rev. JohnHarrill, with burial following at Sunset MemoryGardens. Wilson Funeral and CremationService was in charge. 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The total of all payments is $8,356 and the time to repaythe balance will be 67 months. **To download and print the government’s summary of Energy Star products that are eligible for HVAC credits for homeowners, visit www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.Join us for ourGrand Opening Celebration!Saturday - September 25th1:00 - 4:00 pmIntroducing The Brain TrainerCharlotte’s Premier Speech Pathology,Brain Training Center and Good ForYour Brain Store.If you are looking to improve your skills,The Brain Trainer is your one stop shop,for people of all ages.704-541-1373 www.thebrain-trainer.com“Greet The Harvest” ~ October 2, 2010 6 - 10 pmDinner, Music &Grape StompingCall for details: 704.781.503511685 Reed Mine RoadMidland, NC 28107www.rockyrivervineyards.comDinner made with produce & meatfrom local farmersShop Farmers Market at thevineyard from 3 to 7 pmAppetizers at 6 pmDinner at 7 pm$35 eachWine Club Members $25Reservation requiredPage 20 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte Weeklywww.thecharlotteweekly.com

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People know about it andwant to help.”began with six teams raising nearly $500,the participants have collected more than$166,000 for Susan G. Komen for theCure. Players raise the majority of thefunds by selling raffle tickets and solicitingpledges.“Selling raffle tickets and gettingpledges turns into a friendly competition,especially between the varsity and JVteams,” senior Morgan Henry said. “Wewant to sell as much as we can to supportthe cause.”Serve for the Cure has evolved intoan event that encompasses not just thevolleyball team, but the entire CharlotteLatin community.“It gives our team so much pride to seeour whole school decked out in pink, ourfriends volunteering at the concessionstands or cheering us on in the stands,our teachers buying raffle tickets and ourparents helping to make sure it goes offwithout a hitch,” the team’s seniors said ina statement about the tournament. “Thisday is invaluable as it raises awareness ofbreast cancer and honors those who havefought it.”Over the years, the tournament’s impacthas spread throughout the Charlotte area.Local high schools participating this yearinclude Ardrey Kell, South Mecklenburg,(see Cure Volleyball on page 23)Page 22 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte Weeklywww.thecharlotteweekly.com

Cure Volleyball(continued from page 22)Providence, Charlotte Country Day, ProvidenceDay and Charlotte Christian.“We’ve been participating in the tournamentfor years, so it’s become a traditionalform of outreach,” Karen Bradbury,head volleyball coach at Providence,said. “It’s about more than what goes onwithin these four walls. It’s about buildingawareness and getting people talkingabout breast cancer.”The tournament also allows teams toplay against teams they don’t normallymeet in a “fun, non-stressful” environment,according to Zoe Bell, head volleyballcoach at Ardrey Kell.“This is for a good cause, and at thesame time, we get to play teams we don’tnormally see during the regular season,”Bell said. “We play to compete, but wealso play to have fun and build fellowship.It’s a time for the girls to give back andhelp out, and as young women, it’s importantfor them to understand the reach andimpact of breast cancer.”Playing uhnknown teams outside thenorm is appealing to players as well ascoaches.“What’s most interesting about Servefor the Cure for me is getting to see whatteams outside our conference are madeof,” Latin senior Delaney Dalton said.“It’s exciting to play different teams whileseeing everything we’ve worked on formonths come together.”This year’s tournament, sponsored bySports Connection and Carolina JuniorsVolleyball, runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The public is invited to stop by to watchthe matches and support the teams. Theevent will also feature door prizes and asilent auction. Admission is $5 for adults.Students and children get in free.All money raised will go directly to theCharlotte affiliate of Susan G. Komen forthe Cure, a grassroots network of breastcancer survivors and activists dedicated tofighting breast cancer. Komen Charlotte,which serves nine counties across the Carolinas,is focused on breast health educationand improving breast health servicesfor underserved women in the area.“The continued commitment of theseyoung athletes to the women in this communityis astonishing,” said Gloria Scienski,executive director of Komen Charlotte.“Not only are these young ladieshelping the women of today but alsoenriching their own future health by practicinghabits that will lead to a healthiertomorrow.”To learn more about the Charlotte affiliateof Susan G. Komen for the Cure, visitkomencharlotte.org.“Serve for the Cure is such a greatthing,” Latin sophomore Eve Davis said.“It’s a fun environment that encourages usto play our best, but we always rememberthat we’re playing to support this causeand our coach.” qEducationGirls take part in the 2009 Serve for the Cure Volleyball Tournament fundraiser event. Thecompetition, SouthCharWeekly taking part 9.23.10:Layout this year in south 1 Charlotte, 9/15/10 raises 1:03 money PM for Page the Charlotte 1 affiliate ofSusan G. Komen for the Cure.Photo courtesy of Deb Smith.Making Making a World a Worldof Difference of DifferenceYou are invited to ourADMISSIONSOPEN HOUSETK and KindergartenThursday, October , p.m.TK and K through Grade 12Tuesday, October , : a.m.RSVP to the Admissions Office:704.846.7207British British American AmericanSchool School of Charlotte of CharlotteLaying the foundationLayingforthelearningfoundationin afornurturing,learningcreative,in a nurturing, creative,academically stimulatingacademicallyenvironment.stimulatingFullenvironment.or part-timeFullprogramsor part-time programsare available. Contactare available.us todayContactfor moreusinformation.today for more information.R.S.V.P. 704.341.3236R.S.V.P. 704.341.3236FREEPlaydate/Openadmissions@britishschool.orgFor House agesadmissions@britishschool.orgfor parents and children agesFor ages3 to2, 3,16.4, 5 and 6,www.britishschoolofcharlotte.org3 to 16.www.britishschoolofcharlotte.orgTHIS Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m.7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte 282779502 Providence Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28277704.846.1100 www.charlottelatin.org…where teaching is valuedand learning is celebratedFinancial assistance is available. Please inquire about the Malone Scholarship for gifted students in th th grades.www.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 234.875x6.125 Charlotte Small Space Ad.indd 15/28/10 9:11 AM

5800 Sardis Road | Charlotte, North Carolina 28270704.887.6000 | www.providenceday.orgProvidence Day School exists to inspire in its students a passion for learning,a commitment to personal integrity, and a sense of social responsibility.Celebrating 40 years of excellence | College preparatoryLeader in global education | TK – 12Admissions Open House DatesSunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. | Monday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. | Thursday, Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m.Multicultural: Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. | Global: Friday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m.EducationReally young reporters grillchamber presidentby Mike Parks Morgan with a comment about the chamber’seditor@thecharlotteweekly.comsupport of teacher furloughs.Once Morgan left, however, the groupPut down those textbooks and pick returned to their normal fifth-grade persona.up your reporter’s notebook. It’s time toThey met questions from a Southbreak some news.Charlotte Weekly reporter with nervousThat’s the experience five Charlotte- glances and seat shifting.Mecklenburg Schools fifth-graders are • Raise your hand if you want to begoing through this year after their teachersa journalist when you grow up? Handsnominated them as Kidz Connexion remained firmly crossed in laps.KidReporters. Each month during the • Are your friends envious of what youschool year, the students receive assignmentsguys are doing? That got a smile fromthat ask them to function as a dif-Matthew, who has some jealous friendsferent type of reporter. On Friday, Sept. back on the playground.17, they were business journalists interviewing• What did you learn today? No oneCharlotte Chamber of Com-cared to tackle that one, but the looks onmerce President Bob Morgan.the faces of each student’s parent gave theMatthew Jordan, of Elizabeth Lane real answer. It was 5 p.m. on a Friday, andElementary, was quick to jump up again instead of sitting at home playing videoand again to grill Morgan about the state games, their kids, notebooks clutchedof Charlotte’s economy and what the tightly in little hands, were already thinkingchamber president is doing about it.about their next assignment. q“What is the chamber doing to attractbusinesses to Charlotte?” fired off Matthew,Business Reporterswho likes writing adventure pieces Friday’s reporters were: Nicole Long,but isn’t sure yet if journalism is his thing. Barnette Elementary; Lily Ashendorf,“How does the chamber support the local Cotswold Elementary; Jaylin Farrar, Davideconomy?”Cox Road Elementary; Matthew Jordan,Elizabeth Lane Elementary; and DenneBarnette Elementary’s rookie journalistOH/LS-B/color/4.854X6.125:SCharlotteWeekly Nicole Long was even able to stump6/30/10 2:30 PM PageShields, Winterfield Elementary.185% ofstudentsare accepted to atop 50 College.be smarter.• ACT/SAT Prep• Reading/Writing/Math• Study Skills• Homework Help• AP Classes• College Counseling• College Essay• Subject TutoringAvailable at www.amazon.comTHE SMARTER COLLEGEESSAY WRITING GUIDE2010 EditionGet into the college of yourdreams with C2’s The SmarterCollege Essay Writing Guide.30% OFF Tuition10% OffNew Students Only. Offer cannot be combined withany other promotion. Participating centers only.Expires 09/18/2010. 704.544.2511Summer PrOgramWhen you present this coupon.14thAnniversarySpecial704.544.2511www.c2educate.com704.544.2511 Expires 6/19/10At Charlotte CountryDay School, every voice isunique. Discover how we will developyour child’s abilities and talents.Open HousesDiversity: September 30, 7 pmJK/K: October 5 & 20, 7 pmGrades 9-12: November 11, 1:30 pmRSVP: charlottecountryday.org or(704) 943-4530Charlotte: 8036 Providence Road, Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28277California | Georgia | Florida | Illinois | Maryland | New York | New Jersey | North Carolina | OregonPennsylvania | Texas | Virginia | Washington | Vancouver, Canada | South KoreaPage 24 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte WeeklyCharlotte Country Day School 1440 Carmel Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28226Grades JK–12. Tuition assistance available. (704) 943-4500 charlottecountryday.orgwww.thecharlotteweekly.com

EducationSouth Charlotte WeeklySchoolNOTESSouth Charlotte Weeklywelcomes education reporterSarah Gilbert, a 2010 graduate ofthe University of North Carolina atChapel Hill, has joined the staff ofthe South Charlotte Weekly as educationreporter.Sarah, who began creating construction-papernewspapers full ofgossip about hersisters and pets atage 8, looks forwardto workingwith the CarolinaWeekly Newspapersand divinginto everythingSarah Gilbertthat’s happening inschools across south Charlotte.Please send any education-relatednews story to Sarah at education@thecharlotteweekly.com, or call herat 704-849-2261.Students make National Merit listSeveral south Charlotte seniors areamong the 214 North Carolina studentsselected as National Merit Semifinalists.The annual competition, which beganin 1955, is designed to allow talentedhigh school students to earn recognitionand merit-based scholarships. The semifinalistsselected represent the highestscoringstudents in each state and fall inLocal semifinalists:Ardrey Kell: Sara Bahmanyar,Yifan Ding, Julianne Erickson, MounicaGummadi, Matthew Marsico,Jameson Ondrof, Natalie RichmondCharlotte Catholic: AnthonyLopez, Peter Olynick, Kelci SchillyCharlotte Christian: CatherineJarrett, Jake YountsCharlotte Country Day: SamuelBrown, Kathryn Currier, AndrewHewitt, Carter TurpinCharlotte Latin: John Bowman, KJBredder, Elizabeth Carlson, MaggieGardner, Michael Grace, Emily Griffin,Brian Lax, Sian Lewis-Bevan, MaddieMetz, Andrei Nesmelov, Jalen Ross,Alex Sanz, Johnny Shea, Brendan ShiCovenant Day: Paul Brinkman,Joshua Glover, Erik Stewart,the top one percent of all U.S. seniors.Of the more than 1.5 million studentswho take the Preliminary SAT each year,approximately 16,000 are chosen assemifinalists. The semifinalists must fulfillseveral requirements, including scoringwell on the SAT and submitting anapplication that contains an essay and arecommendation from the principal, toadvance to the finalist level.Students who are selected as NationalBryce StoutEast Mecklenburg: ZacharyBrownMyers Park: Emily Auerbach, WilliamBanks, Andrew Bowen, AbigailCooksey, Grace Danello, MeredithDougherty, Ashley Frith, AlexandreGauthier, Laura Green, JenniferInskeep, Priyang Shah, Grace Simmons,Alexander SmithProvidence: Lauren Burnham,Brynn Claypoole, Olivia Karas, TylerKroeschell, Thorys StensrudProvidence Day: Nathan Bruns,Nick Duncan, Zach Gilbert, EmilyHolway, Graham Kirby, David Lucia,Rachel Maskin, Priya Misir, KatherineRush, Eric Slep, David Stern, HenryWilsonSouth Mecklenburg: Kristen Cotner,Daniel Jones, Nabil ZamanMerit finalists will compete for 8,400National Merit Scholarships worth morethan $36 million. The National MeritScholarship Corporation offers scholarshipsand businesses and universitiessponsor students who meet their criteria.Scholarship recipients will be notifiedof their award beginning in March2011.Homecoming week under wayat South MeckThe Sabres are gearing up for Friday’sfootball game against Ardrey Kell with aweek of events that include a barbecueand pep rally.The barbecue, hosted by the SouthMecklenburg High School AthleticBooster Club, takes place Friday, Sept.24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Student athleteshave been selling barbecue plates,which include barbecue, coleslaw, chipsand a bun, as well as barbecue in bulkand lunch orders to local businesses.Meals also will be available at the event.Barbecue plates cost $8, and barbecuein bulk goes for $10 per pound.The barbecue will take place at theschool, and Courtney’s BBQ of Clover,S.C, is cooking. The game will kick offafterward at 7 p.m.Send your South Meck homecomingphotos to education@thecharlotteweekly.com. qCarmel CHRISTIAN SCHOOLA n A c c r e d i t e d C o l l e g e P r e p a r a t o r y S c h o o l f o r G r a d e s K - 1 0Experiencing. Creating. Learning. Seeking God’s truth in today’s world.2011-2012 Admission Open HousesGrades K- 8Tuesday, October 5 - 9:30 a.m.Upper School, Grades 9 & 10Tuesday, October 12 - 7:00 p.m.Where Minds Engage, Lives Change, and Hearts Serve11 4 5 P i n e v i l l e - M a t t h e w s R o a d • M a t t h e w s , N C 2 8 1 0 5 • 7 0 4 - 8 4 9 - 9 7 2 3 , # 2 • w w w . c a r m e l c h r i s t i a n . o r gwww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 25

A Carnival iscoming…to Charlotte atSaturday, October 210am – 6pmRides • Games • CraftsFestival Food • Silent Auction$1,000 cash prize RaffleMusic, music, musicFREE ADMISSIONCommunity10.1.10FridayJourney to Wellness, noon to 4 p.m.The free health symposium at the Harvey B.Gantt Center features physicians, health-careexperts and community leaders discussingtopics related to weight loss, prevention andhealthy living. Participants will learn aboutcommunity programs available and hear storiesfrom a patient who successfully lost weight.Speakers include Molly Barker, of Girls on theRun International, and Mike Minter, former CarolinaPanther. Registration is required by calling704-384-2273.551 S. Tryon St.10.2.10SaturdayFall/Winter Kids Konsignment Sale,8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Come look through a number of items collectedand on sale at the Harris YMCA, includingclothes, toys, games and baby equipment.5900 Quail Hollow RoadRick Hathaway Book Signing, 1 to 3 p.m.Charlotte resident and author Rick Hathawaywill sign copies of his book, “A Love-Driven Life:Cody, Me and God,” at Park Road Books.4139 Park RoadCarmel Middle School student artexhibitCarmel Middle School will display a variety ofstudent art in the library’s foyer. Instructor VickieHickman is coordinating the exhibit, which willrun through Oct. 31. For more information, call704-416-6600.South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road10.5.10TuesdayAmerican Legion Post 337 meeting,6 p.m.The Cranford-Garrison-Long American LegionPost 337 meets the first Tuesday of each month.E-mail the group at legionpost337@yahoo.com.413 Johnston Drive, PinevilleSouth Charlotte WeeklyCalendarof EVENTSONGOINGCharlotte Woodcarvers, TuesdaysInterested in learning to carve wood? Visitand carve with the Charlotte Woodcarversclub that meets on Tuesdays at Cathcart Center,behind Carmel Presbyterian Church. Themeetings last from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. The organizationhas about 80 members and 15 to 25meet weekly – men, women and youth – tocarve on various projects. Newsletter, instructionand annual shows of woodcarving. Carvingkits available, and the club provides woodinitially. For information, call Ray Branch at704-544-2417.2048 Carmel Road3635 Park Road(corner of Park & Hillside)Plenty of parking availablewww.stannsparish.orgFor more info, call (704) 523-923320102010 ArtFest of MatthewsTitle Sponsor: Presbyterian Hospital - MatthewsHosted by the Matthews Chamber of CommerceSaturday, September 25, 10am-5pmSunday, September 26, Noon-5pm25th Annual JuriedFine Art & Master Craft ShowHistoric Downtown Matthews“On The Green”In Front of Matthews Town Hall/LibraryChildren’s Hands on Art AreaLive Entertainment throughout the weekendYouth Art Scholarship CompetitionEvent Free to the PublicWebsite: www.matthewschamber.comFor more information call 704/847-3649Page 26 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte Weeklywww.thecharlotteweekly.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTA guide to events, organizations and people in the communityBallantyne Chamber Orchestra’s Autumn ApplauseGroup readies forupcoming seasonby Rico De SilvaAandE@thecharlotteweekly.comJosh Diaz wants south Charlotte residentsto get ready to face the music upclose and personal.Diaz, the managing director for the BallantyneChamber Orchestra, is preparingto launch the orchestra’s first full seasonOct. 22 with a concert titled “AutumnApplause” at South Mecklenburg PresbyterianChurch, 8601 Bryant FarmsRoad.A south Charlotte resident since 2002and an accomplished trombonist, Diazdeveloped the chamber orchestra ideaearly in 2009 after recognizing the needto provide the people of south Charlottewith the opportunity to enjoy the performingarts at a more convenient location.During spring 2009, Diaz joined talentswith internationally-renowned trumpetplayer Jamie Hood, the orchestra’s conductorand musical director. The chamberhad its first concert last November,followed by a spring concert in March.Now, the two hope their group is hereto stay.As the Queen City continues to grow,Diaz argues it is too expensive and timeconsumingfor an average south Charlottefamily to drive 30 minutes uptownto watch a symphony orchestra to exposetheir kids to classical music.That’s why concert ticket prices are $22per person prior to the event and $25 atthe door, with special discounts for familiesand senior citizens. “Here, you can godown the street, have a nice dinner at alocal restaurant, then go to a concert foran hour and 15 minutes and be home infive,” Diaz said.Chamber vs. SymphonySize and instrumentation separates achamber from a symphony orchestra. Atypical symphony orchestra features 75to 100 musicians, compared to 22 to 30musicians in a chamber ensemble. Mostchamber orchestras don’t have a full brasssection and are limited to one or twoFrench horn players, one or two trumpetsand no trombones. However, often timesa chamber concert features a tromboneor a trumpet player as a soloist.According to Diaz, classical music wasinitially written for smaller ensembles.“Your Beethovens, Mozarts and Haydnswrote typically for a chamber orchestra.That was the size of their times,” he said.The Ballantyne Chamber’s size and thechurch setting is precisely what makes theconcert experience so unique and uplifting.South Charlotte resident JacquelineBrunton attended both of the chamber’sfirst concerts and became an immediatefan.“It’s like having a little bit of culturein your backyard,” Brunton said. “Whatimpressed me about it was that althoughit was a small gathering, it was very intimateand also very professionally done.”Hood will direct a group of 30 localprofessional musicians during “Autumn,”and the chamber will treat the audienceto Beethoven’s Egmont Overture andHaydn’s trumpet Concerto in E flat, culminatingthe concert with Mendelssohn’sFirst Symphony. An intermission will followHaydn’s piece. The concert will highlightNew York City trumpet soloist MikeBaker, a regular performer at the NewYork Philharmonic. Baker will performthe Haydn trumpet Concerto.What the future holdsCurrently in the process of filing for501(c) 3 nonprofit status, the chamberorchestra is a non-profit group andentirely self-supported. Diaz said fundingcomes mostly from ticket sales, someadvertising and a few sponsors. Diaz isactively seeking to increase sponsorshipin south Charlotte to solidify the chamber’spresence in the Ballantyne community.Although attendance increased duringthe first two concerts, Diaz envisionsaudiences filling the 700-seat church settingduring the 2010 concert season. Diazis convinced that once first-time concertgoersexperience the music, they will behooked. “The setting is such that you’reright there,” he said.Contrary to a symphony orchestrafunction, where distance and the orchestra’ssize separates the musicians from theaudience and prevents the viewer fromexperiencing the small nuances and subtletiesthat go on during a performance,a chamber concert could be likened towatching an orchestra right in your livingroom.“In a chamber orchestra, you have eightviolins, you have four violas, three cellosand a bass,” Diaz said. “That sound, whenit’s compacted, moves the soul.” qPresented by:GAL PALS SAVE $60!OCTOBER 8 - 9, 14 - 16KNIGHT THEATERWhen you purchase 4 tickets.Visit BlumenthalCenter.org/galpalsor call 704.372.1000 and ask forthe “Gal Pals” offer.“Its delicious vampires and crazedgargoyles were more erotic thananything you’ll have trick or treatingat your front door” - Anne HicksTickets: 704.372.1000ncdance.orgHURRY! ONE WEEK ONLY!OCT. 5-10 • OVENS AUDITORIUM704.372.1000 • BlumenthalCenter.org • Group Sales: 704.379.1380www.thecharlotteweekly.comPhotography byJeff CravottaA performance worth sinking your teeth into.South Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 27

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We offerCOMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS. Arts & EntertainmentPutting hope,awareness on the pageSouth Charlotte high schoolstudent pens breast cancerbookby Alison Wooalison@thecharlotteweekly.comHigh school seniorHeidi Eggles didn’t startout wanting to be anauthor. But a number ofinfluential events, memorableteachers, a passion for a cause anda community service organization whostood behind her have all conspired tobring Eggles’ words to a larger audience.The Ardrey Kell student is the authorof “Ruthie and the Pink Fairy: A story ofHope, Inspiration and Bravery,” a newchildren’s book aimed at helping kids ages6 to 9 understand what breast cancer isand what they can do to support theirloved ones who are impacted by the disease.The story of how that book came to beis almost as enchanting as the Pink Fairyherself.“Children don’t know or understandwhat breast cancer is,” Eggles, 17, said.“All I knew was that one of our teachers,Ms. Ruth Baker, was a two-time survivor.She started as our inspiration.”The story revolves around a young girlnamed Ruthie who comes home and findsout doctors have diagnosed her mom withbreast cancer. Unsure what it means orwhat will happen next, Ruthie is visitedby the Pink Fairy who helps the younggirl understand what she can do to helpand how she can make a difference in hercommunity.The story started as a natural extensionof the work Eggles and her classmatesstarted last October in the Family Careerand Community Leaders of America Clubat Ardrey Kell. Eggles, along with fellowstudent Allison Eddy, wrote the book, andincorporated suggestions by the group forthe story.The club had several young women whowere dealing with breast cancer in someway in their family and this only heightenedthe need for increased awareness.Believing in a causeAs the No. 1 cancer for women in theU.S., this story of hope is one that manychildren need. The book’s vision and sincerityattracted the attention of BallantyneCountry Club Rally, an organizationwhich started seven years ago as a smallgroup of women playing golf together toraise some money for a worthwhile cause.The now nonprofit bought the rights tothe book and have paid for its publishingand marketing.Ardrey Kell senior Heidi Eggles signs copiesof “Ruthie and the Pink Fairy” at the book’slaunch party earlier this month.“We could have never taken this ideaand made it into a book without the helpof BCC Rally,” said Debra Dunn, teacherand FCCLA Club Adviser. “This story ofhope is also an incredible story of communityorganizations working togetherfor a cause. BCC was passionate to raisethis to a whole new level of awareness.”The Ballantyne group also sponsorsseveral events throughout the year, workingwith both the local chapter and thenational organization Susan G. Komenfor the Cure.The group wasn’t the only one inspiredby Eggles and the club’s vision. Graphicdesigner Chris Gagliardo brought thewords to life by becoming the book’s photographerand illustrator. His inventivephoto concepts are an innovative blendof picture and illustration. Gagliardodonated his time and talents in honor ofhis mother Connie, a breast cancer survivor.Thanks to Eggles’ neighbors and fellowclassmates, costumes from the schooland a bevy of teachers who supported theproject in numerous ways, the book wentfrom words on a page to reality and isnow available for sale at local bookstores,including Park Road Books, the Bordersat Stonecrest and online at bccrallly.com.Earlier this month, Ardrey Kell hosteda book launch party to celebrate its literaryaccomplishment. “It hasn’t hit me yetthat I’m an author,” Eggles said. “Whatthis project has done was open my eyes tohow many people are dealing with it andthat early prevention is the key.”Just as in the book, the end is really thebeginning. Eggles says though she is notcertain she will continue writing, she willcontinue to be an advocate for the cause.What she does want to pass on to fellowstudents was this lesson: “You never knowwhat kind of difference you can make insomeone’s life. But you need to try.” ❑Want to learn more?The book is $10 and can be purchasedonline at bccrally.com.www.thecharlotteweekly.comPhoto courtesy of Chris Gagliardo

C. Jemal Horton/SCW photoCharlotte Country Day’s defensive unit includes (from left) Itohowo Eyo, Mackenzie Holland, Francie Mangan, Elizabeth Eades, Catherine Dooley andStevie Thomas.Cohesive defensive unithelps Bucs field hockeyteam to 5-1 startThere’s No I IN ‘D’by C. Jemal Hortonjemal@thecharlotteweekly.comThe Charlotte Country Day Schoolfield hockey players didn’t care about havinga place in history.To the Bucs, it didn’t matter if opposingoffenses looked at the game schedule,saw that Charlotte Country Day’s stingydefense awaited them and then startedtrembling in their kilts.But through their first five games of the2010 season, the Bucs certainly resembledan honest-to-goodness defensive juggernaut.Starting the campaign with a 5-0record, Charlotte Country Day didn’tallow an opponent to score a goal. Notone. And it wasn’t mere happenstance.The Bucs had played in all sorts of games.Undersized running back‘Stix’ it to defensesby C. Jemal Hortonjemal@thecharlotteweekly.comNick Johnson doesn’t like being normal-- at anything. Take the spelling of hisnickname, “Stix.”“One of my sixth-grade football coachesdidn’t know my name,” Johnson said. “Hejust knew I was the real skinny kid on theteam, so he started calling me that. I didn’tmind, but I figured they’ve already got peoplewho spell it S-T-Y-X and S-T-I-C-K-S,so I decided to spell mine S-T-I-X. I figuredI had to be original.”The Charlotte Catholic High Schoolsenior definitely is unique, and not justwhen it comes to his moniker.At 5 foot 8, 145 pounds, Johnson issmaller than most Charlotte high schoolrunning backs. He’s also more productivethan most of his backfield peers, averaginga county-best 8.2 yards per carry with fivetouchdowns for the undefeated Cougars.He also leads the squad with 101 yardsreceiving and two more touchdowns.And he has a 98-yard kickoff return to hiscredit.Not bad for an undersized kid manypeople didn’t know about when the 2010season began.“He’s just a tough kid who gets everythingout of his abilities,” said CharlotteCatholic coach Jim Oddo, whose squadtravels to Olympic for a MEGA 7 3A/4Aconference game on Friday, Sept. 24.“All our backs play hard, but (Johnsonis) especially talented.”(see Johnson on page 35)Some were lopsided, like the 7-0 victoryover Charlotte Catholic on Sept. 15. Andsome were nailbiters, like the 1-0 overtimeaffair with Durham Academy on Sept. 11.Each time, the Bucs’ swarming defensehelped them emerge unscathed, allowingonly a combined six shots on goal duringthe first five outings.Then, they traveled to Providence DaySchool on Sept. 21.In their worst outing of the season, theBucs allowed five first-half goals. Althoughtheir defense stiffened in the second half,they eventually succumbed to ProvidenceDay, 5-2, for their first loss of the season.But even before that debacle, the Bucshad their sights set on greater goals. Holdingopponents scoreless felt good, theysaid, and it was a neat thing for peoplein Charlotte’s small field hockey communityto discuss. But it wasn’t somethingthe team set out to do when the seasonstarted.“I think we just like to take it step bystep,” senior tri-captain Itohow Eyo saidthe day before the Providence Day game.“We don’t want to just focus on not beingscored upon, because we don’t want tolose focus on the real goal, which is winninggames. Obviously, (not allowing agoal is) really cool. That just shows allthe work we’ve been doing is paying off. Iguess we’d like to keep it that way. But ifnot, winning’s OK, too.”The Charlotte Country Day program isaccustomed to winning. In fact, the Bucshave brought home three of the past fiveN.C. Independent Schools Athletic Associationchampionships. That includes lastyear, when they held opponents scorelessin their three state tournament games.But this year’s Charlotte Country Daysquad definitely wasn’t content with pastglory.“We didn’t come back this year saying,‘Oh, we won the state championship.We’re great! We’re awesome!’” said MackenzieHolland, another Country Daycaptain. “I think we came back thinkingbecause we won last year, we have to keepour position. Every team is going to comeat us harder, so we have to work evenharder than we did before to keep our(see Bucs on page 36)Senior running back Nick Johnson (14) has been one of the top players for 5-0 Charlotte Catholicthis season.Linquan Jones/SCW photowww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 29

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Football Nightin MecklenburgSTANDINGSCISAAConference W-L Overall W-LCharlotte Christian 0-0 4-1Providence Day 0-0 3-1Charlotte Country Day 0-0 3-1Charlotte Latin 0-0 3-1Last week’s resultsCharlotte Catholic 42, Providence Day 21Charlotte Country Day 41, Bluefield (West Virginia) 15Charlotte Christian 31, Franklin 20Charlotte Latin 58, Victory Christian 16SOUTHWESTERN 4AConference W-L Overall W-LButler 0-0 4-0Ardrey Kell 0-0 3-1South Mecklenburg 0-0 3-1Myers Park 0-0 2-2Providence 0-0 2-2Rocky River 0-0 0-3East Mecklenburg 0-0 0-4Independence 0-0 0-4Last week’s resultsMarvin Ridge 38, Ardrey Kell 34Butler 35, Lenoir Hibriten 31South Mecklenburg 41, West Mecklenburg 14Vance 21, Independence 20Garinger 21, Rocky River 7MEGA 7 3A/4AConference W-L Overall W-LCharlotte Catholic 0-0 5-0Garinger 0-0 3-2Olympic 0-0 2-2East Gaston 0-0 2-3Waddell 0-0 1-4West Mecklenburg 0-0 1-4Harding 0-0 0-4Last week’s resultsCharlotte Catholic 42, Providence Day 21Forestview 49, East Gaston 7Garinger 21, Rocky River 7Hopewell 30, Harding 16Olympic 20, Ashbrook 17Smith 54, Waddell 0South Mecklenburg 41, West Mecklenburg 14I-MECK 4AConference W-L Overall W-LWest Charlotte 0-0 4-0Mallard Creek 0-0 4-0Mooresville 0-0 3-1Hopewell 0-0 3-1Hough 0-0 2-1Vance 0-0 2-2North Mecklenburg 0-0 1-3Lake Norman 0-0 1-3Last week’s resultsLake Norman 17, North Iredell 7Mallard Creek 48, Chester (South Carolina) 24West Rowan 32, Mooresville 0Hopewell 30, Harding 16Vance 21, Independence 20CAROLINA PIEDMONT 2AConference W-L Overall W-LWestminster Catawba 3-0 3-0SouthLake Christian 2-1 4-1First Assembly 1-0 2-2Hickory Grove 0-1 3-1Forsyth Country Day 0-1 2-2Christ School 0-1 0-4High Point Christian 0-2 0-4Last week’s resultsFirst Assembly 58, High Point Christian 0North Edgecombe 40, Christ School 20SouthLake Christian 25, Hickory Grove 0OTHER MECKLENBURG TEAMSW-L CONFERENCEBerry 4-0 Rocky River 1A/2ACarolina Pride 1-3 Carolinas IndependentVictory Christian 0-5 IndependentLake Norman Charter 0-5 IndependentLast week’s resultsBerry 54, Monroe Central Academy 6Cannon 41, Lake Norman Charter 18Central Pageland 28, Carolina Pride 0Charlotte Latin 58, Victory Christian 14www.thecharlotteweekly.comThe Weekly Football Super 10 week 6Rank Team Previous Last week This week1. Butler 1 W, Lenoir Hibriten, 35-28 at Myers Park2. Mallard Creek 2 W, Chester (South Carolina), 48-24 at Mooresville3. Charlotte Catholic 3 W, Providence Day, 42-21 at Olympic4. West Charlotte 5 Idle vs. No. 9t Hopewell5. Berry 4 W, Monroe Central Academy, 54-6 vs. West Stanly6. Ardrey Kell 6 L, Waxhaw Marvin Ridge, 38-34 at South Mecklenburg7. Charlotte Country Day 8 W, Bluefield (West Virginia), 41-15 at Raleigh Ravenscroft8. Charlotte Latin 7 W, Victory Christian, 58-16 vs. Elkin9t. Hopewell 9 W, Harding, 30-16 at No. 4 West Charlotte9t. Providence Not ranked Idle at Rocky RiverOne of the county’s most highly anticipatedgames this week features unbeaten CharlotteCatholic (5-0) at Olympic (2-2) on Friday,Sept. 24.Although Olympic has a .500 record, withlosses at Myers Park and Monroe Sun Valley,the game generates a great deal of interestbecause it was the Trojans who ended CharlotteCatholic’s seven-year streak of winningconference championships. Olympic toppedthe Cougars 21-14 last season, en route toclaiming the MEGA 7 3A/4A conferencecrown.“It’s definitely a game we want,” CharlotteCatholic running back Nick Johnson said.“Olympic’s a good team, but we can’t wait toplay.”Charlotte Catholic coach Jim Oddo said heexpects the Trojans to be much better thantheir 2-2 record would indicate.“Olympic has had a lot of people hurt whoare going to be back on the roster against us,so it’s going to be tough,” Oddo said.Hawks coach seeks improvementCharlotte Latin has a 3-1 record headinginto its Friday, Sept. 24, home game againstElkin High School. The Hawks average asparkling 47 points per game while holdingopponents to a little more than 14 points eachouting.Still, Hawks coach Larry McNulty isn’tsatisfied. He was especially disturbed by histeam’s play during a 58-16 win at VictoryChristian last week.“It took us a while to get rolling,” McNultysaid. “We were not very crisp at all. I thinkwe had a post-Catholic hangover. We allowedanother kickoff return for a touchdown, andthe score was only 16-8 after the first quarter.“I was not very happy. We’re going to havesome big conference games coming up soon,and we have to be better.”The Hawks faced Victory Christian withAlso receiving votes: Charlotte Christian (2), Vance (1)football notesCatholic looks to regain MEGA 7 supremacyby C. Jemal Hortonjemal@thecharlotteweekly.comtwo of their best players on the sidelines, asreceiver/running back Michael Massardo(knee) and linebacker Colton Walls (ankle)missed the game. In their absences, a numberof players played well, specifically TommyLitaker and Thomas Armstrong.Litaker caught three touchdown passesagainst the Kings, while Armstrong helpedshoulder the load at running back, averaging15 yards per carry. On the season, Armstronghas 12 carries for 204 yards and three touchdowns.While McNulty said he isn’t sure whenWalls will return, he noted that the teamrecently received good news about Massardo’sinjury.“He had an (magnetic resonance imaging),and it showed (his knee) was only strainedand bruised; there was no tear,” McNulty said.“Hopefully, we’ll get him back pretty soon.”The timing couldn’t be better. The Hawkshave one more non-conference game remaining– Friday against Elkin – before their CharlotteIndependent Schools Athletic Associationcontest at Charlotte Christian on Oct. 1.“Time is ticking away,” the coach said.“Before you know it, Christian, ProvidenceDay and Country Day will be on the horizon.”After loss, Chargers hopeto return to winning waysProvidence Day is coming off its first loss ofthe season, a 42-21 disappointment to CharlotteCatholic. The Chargers fell to 3-1 on theseason.While there’s no shame in losing to a teamof Charlotte Catholic’s caliber – the Cougarsare No. 3 in this week’s Weekly Super 10 footballrankings – Providence Day coach BruceHardin said the Chargers failed to executesome of football’s fundamentals.“Catholic out-blocked us and out-tackledus,” Hardin said. “We also really hurt ourselveswith fumbles and penalties. Takenothing away from Catholic; they’re a reallygood team. But we just didn’t handle a lot ofthings very well. It really came down to poorDropped out: No. 10 Providence Daypreparation on our part.“Hopefully, we’ll be sharper this week.(The coaches) looked at film with (the players)and addressed some of the mistakes wemade. I want to see how we come out andperform.”Life should be a little easier this week forthe Chargers, who welcome High Point Christianto Overcash Stadium on Friday, Sept. 24.This is High Point Christian’s first season asa varsity squad, and the Cougars are allowing33.8 points per game. Providence Day, whichwill be playing its first home game of the season,scores 33.5 points per outing.“I always try to be honest,” Hardin said,“and this is a game we should win. (HighPoint Christian) is a young team. They havesome good athletes, but they don’t have good(depth). But we can’t focus on that. We justhave to get back to good execution.”But the Chargers will have to play withouttwo of their top defensive players. Senior linebackerWill Smith, who ranks second on theteam in tackles (34) and sacks (two), will misshis second consecutive game with a bruisedshoulder. Hardin said safety Mac Sanders(11 tackles, one interception and one passbreakup) is expected to miss the next fewgames with a dislocated shoulder.James Yeldell will move into a starting linebackerrole in place of Smith, while BraxtonMosack steps into Sanders’ safety spot.Quick hits• In his first season playing quarterback atthe varsity level, Charlotte Christian’s SimmsMcElfresh appears to be coming into hisown. In last week’s 31-20 victory at Franklin,Simms threw two touchdown passes and ranfor two more scores. He finished with 235yards passing and 76 on the ground.• Providence Day receiver Mark Young hada breakout performance in last week’s loss toCharlotte Catholic. Going into that game, the6-foot-5 Young had caught three passes for46 yards and no touchdowns. Against Catholic,he had three catches for 88 yards and atouchdown. qSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 31

Football NightArdrey Kell at South MecklenburgTime: 7 p.m.Records: Ardrey Kell 3-1, 0-0 Southwestern 4A conference; South Mecklenburg 3-1,0-0 Southwestern 4ALast meeting: In 2009, the Knights rolled to a 48-27 victory over South Meck.Players to watch: Ardrey Kell: running back Justus Pickett, wide receiver CaseyPowers, quarterback Drew Davies, tight end Drew Owens; South Mecklenburg:running backs Michael Campbell and Adam Nix, linebacker John Chamberlain, quarterbackChase FergusonThe skinny: Since opening with a loss to Charlotte Catholic, the Sabres have beenon a roll, winning three consecutive games. Ferguson has engineered the offense toan average of 46 points per game during the streak, while the South Meck defense hasallowed just 11 points each outing. The Sabres will have their hands full with the Knights’offense, though, especially with the explosive Pickett and Davies leading the charge.This one’s simple: The stronger defense wins.– C. Jemal HortonButler at Myers ParkTime: 7 p.m.Records: Butler 4-0, 0-0 Southwestern 4A; Myers Park 2-2, 0-0 Southwestern 4ALast meeting: Butler won, 56-13, last season.Players to watch: Butler: running back Deion Walker, running back JahwanEdwards, defensive back Mark Bridges, receiver Zach Ferguson; Myers Park:quarterback Blaine Anderson, quarterback Ross Jeffries, running back Deyonta Wright,receiver/defensive back Napolean Belk.The skinny: Butler has won 10 consecutive games against Myers Park, with the Mustangs’last win coming in a 17-14 affair in 1999. The Bulldogs are heavily favored to winthis one, too. The Butler backfield duo of Walker and Edwards is arguably the best in thestate, which takes pressure off sophomore quarterback Riley Ferguson. The Mustangs,who started the season 2-0, will try to spread out the Bulldogs and isolate Wright andBelk in open space. Everything must fall into place for the Mustangs to win.– Denny SeitzCharlotte Catholic at OlympicTime: 7 p.m.Records: Charlotte Catholic 5-0, 0-0 MEGA 7 3A/4A; Olympic 2-2, 0-0Last meeting: In 2009, Olympic won, 21-14.Players to watch: Charlotte Catholic: running back Steven Bevilacqua, runningback Nick Johnson, defensive back Jack Brodowicz, linebacker Collin Manning; Olympic:running back/receiver Raheim Jennings, running back Sterling West, defensive tackle MarkAndersonThe skinny: Since 2002, Charlotte Catholic is 46-2 in conference play. One of the twolosses came last season against the Trojans. The Cougars are battle-tested after a ruggednon-conference slate. They are coming off a dominating, 42-21 victory over Providence Day.Olympic will look to get the ball into the hands of Jennings often, but Charlotte Catholic hasplaymakers in abundance, including the powerful Bevilacqua and the slender, speedy Johnson.But the Trojans had last week off, so they’ve had two weeks to prepare for CharlotteCatholic’s double-Wing T offense.– Denny SeitzRaleigh Ravenscroft at Charlotte Country DayTime: 7 p.m.Records: Ravenscroft 3-2, 0-0 Big East conference; Charlotte Country Day 2-1, 0-0Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic AssociationLast meeting: In 2009, Country Day cruised to a 56-21 victory.Players to watch: Ravenscroft: running back Connor Gonet, lineman NicholasRitcher, defensive back Temple Sloan; Charlotte Country Day: running backThomas Passenant, quarterback Morgan Roberts, receivers Lee Harrison and BryanErb, defensive back Wake HamiltonThe skinny: The Ravens usually come to the Queen City and make life tough for theCISAA schools, even in defeat. Expect much of the same this week. The Bucs, however,are an offensive juggernaut. Passenant (309 yards rushing) and Roberts (233) arestrong running threats. And four Country Day receivers have more than 100 yards andtwo touchdowns receiving – Hamilton (212 yards, three TDs); Harrison (201, two); BrandonSantiago (178, two); and Erb (114, two).– C. Jemal HortonElkin at Charlotte LatinTime: 7:30 p.m.Records: Elkin 3-1, 2-0 Mountain Valley 2A/1A conference; Charlotte Latin 3-1, 0-0Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic AssociationLast meeting: In 2009, Charlotte Latin won, 52-7, to improve to 5-0.Players to watch: Elkin: quarterback Ethan Creed, running back Tre Hayes,linebacker Pat Kennedy; Charlotte Latin: quarterback Sam Spence, running backThomas Armstrong, linebacker Spencer Ball, receiver Tyler MiessThe skinny: Latin coach Larry McNulty and his staff hit the road last week to watch theElkin beat Ashe County, 28-7, and came away impressed, especially with Creed, whoMcNulty calls “a little bull terrier out there.” Even though the Hawks will be without twoof their top defensive players – safety Michael Massardo (knee) and linebacker ColtonWalls (ankle) – they should be more than prepared, especially since McNulty wasn’tpleased with how his team played in last week’s 58-16 win over Victory Christian.– C. Jemal HortonProvidence at Rocky RiverTime: 7 p.m.Records: Providence 2-2, 0-0 Southwestern 4A conference; Rocky River is 0-4, 0-0Southwestern 4APlayers to watch: Providence: quarterback Chauncey Concepcion, receiverBen England, safeties Derrick Battle and Chris Shaffer; Rocky River: linebacker IsiahAkins, quarterback Christian Allen-Brown, running back Deron DavisThe skinny: The Panthers have won two consecutive games in impressive fashionafter opening the season with losses to Richmond Senior and Charlotte Catholic. Concepcionis among the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the state and is among the countyleaders in passing yards and rushing yards. Battle and Shaffer, a pair of college recruits,spearheads an opportunistic defense, with junior Xander Maddox evolving into a bonafide shutdown cornerback. Life simply isn’t getting any easier for first-year Rocky Riveras conference play begins, as the Ravens have scored just 13 points all season whileallowing nearly 32 points per game.– Denny SeitzHigh Point Christian at Providence DayTime: 7 p.m.Records: High Point Christian 1-4, 0-2 Carolina Piedmont Football Conference; ProvidenceDay 3-1, 0-0 Charlotte Independent Schools Athletic AssociationPlayers to watch: High Point Christian: junior quarterback Shawn Miller, juniortight end Hayden Harrington; Providence Day: quarterback Price Litton, running backJosh Covington, receiver Mark Young, safety Braxton MosackThe skinny: This is High Point Christian’s first season competing on the varsity level,and its roster is extremely thin, even for a private school. So, quite frankly, the Chargersshouldn’t have a problem emerging with a victory, which would give Providence Day coachBruce Hardin his 300th career win. The Chargers, however, are playing their first gamesince a disappointing 42-21 loss to Charlotte Catholic on Sept. 16, so it will be interestingto see how they respond.– C. Jemal HortonPage 32 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte Weeklywww.thecharlotteweekly.com

in MecklenburgMECKLENBURGSTATISTICAL LEADERSpassingPlayers School Games Comp. Att. Yds. Int. TDsSam Spence Charlotte Latin 4 56 107 940 1 10Evan Guest Independence 4 64 119 922 3 5Marquise Williams Mallard Creek 4 54 89 906 1 14Sam Remick SouthLake Christian 5 43 90 749 3 7Morgan Roberts Charlotte Country Day 4 35 66 742 1 9Riley Ferguson Butler 4 46 94 725 5 2Price Litton Providence Day 4 42 76 586 2 5Chauncey Concepcion Providence 4 58 98 578 0 5Simms McElfresh Charlotte Christian 5 41 74 560 4 5Chris Macon Hickory Grove 4 38 75 553 5 4receivingPlayer School Games Rec. Yards TDsMichael Massardo Charlotte Latin 3 17 353 2Rashaan Brown North Mecklenburg 4 20 321 2Kevin Asante Mallard Creek 4 11 295 4Matthias Farley Charlotte Christian 5 17 283 5Travis Hallman SouthLake Christian 5 15 270 2Zach Ferguson Butler 4 14 239 0Ben England Providence 4 19 233 2Deion Walker Butler 4 12 224 0Wake Hamilton Charlotte Country Day 4 9 212 3Austin Turner Hickory Grove 4 18 210 2Tyler Miess Charlotte Latin 4 11 208 2Adisa Batten Independence 4 15 206 1Alex Scearce Lake Norman Charter 5 11 203 2Lee Harrison Charlotte Country Day 4 13 201 2DeMario Johnson South Mecklenburg 2 7 187 3Brandon Santiago Charlotte Country Day 4 6 178 2DeQuan Barnes Independence 4 16 188 2Corey Sloop Hickory Grove 4 9 180 2Revonn Hassell SouthLake Christian 5 7 151 4GRANDSLAM USArushingFall Baseball& SoftballClasses Player School Games Att. Yards TDsJosh Covington Providence Day 4 84 628 10Steven Bevilacqua Charlotte Catholic 5 88 563 9Dondre Lewis-Freeman Hopewell 4 75 541 5Sam Remick SouthLake Christian 5 82 466 6Chauncey Concepcion Providence 4 52 458 5Nick Johnson Charlotte Catholic 5 54 442 5Jahwan Edwards Butler 4 72 392 4Deion Walker Butler 4 44 375 9Marquise Williams Mallard Creek 4 35 349 6Thomas Passenant Charlotte Country Day 4 27 309 4Simms McElfresh Charlotte Christian 5 60 308 5Nyjee Fleming Independence 4 81 304 5Ashton Stroud SouthLake Christian 5 65 284 5Quantarius Jordan Hough 3 42 280 3Stevie Magyer Hickory Grove 4 48 273 2Morgan Roberts Charlotte Country Day 4 38 233 3Aaron McNeely Mallard Creek 4 19 218 3Thomas Armstrong Charlotte Latin 4 12 204 3interceptionsPlayer School Games No.Andre Diouf SouthLake Christian 5 5Austin Stewart Butler 4 4Demetri Allison SouthLake Christian 5 3Jack Brodowicz Charlotte Catholic 5 3Wake Hamilton Charlotte Country Day 4 3Brandon Sansbury West Charlotte 4 3Karl Roberts North Mecklenburg 4 3Andrew Yost North Mecklenburg 4 3puntingPlayer School No. Yards avg.Tommy Hibbard Butler 13 52.77Chase Marshall Lake Norman Charter 14 47.79Ryan McGuirt Providence Day 8 40.60Patrick Harrow North Mecklenburg 20 36.59Andre Diouf SouthLake Christian 11 36.21tacklesPlayer School Games No.Andrew Yost North Mecklenburg 4 52Derek Passenant Charlotte Country Day 4 51Roy Mewborn Independence 4 49Josiah Starnes Carolina Pride 4 47Collin Manning Charlotte Catholic 5 45Stephen Amoah Butler 4 44Jack Brodowicz Charlotte Catholic 5 44Jimmie Gipson Independence 4 44Robert Stack Providence Day 4 41Mark Bridges Butler 4 38Spencer Ball Charlotte Latin 4 36Mark Bridges Butler 3 35Latham York North Mecklenburg 4 35Khalil Gonzalez Independence 4 34Taylor Jurney SouthLake Christian 5 34Will Smith Providence Day 3 34Brandon Broom Hickory Grove 4 33Matt Cincotta Charlotte Catholic 5 32Clinton Bobray Butler 4 31Darnell Foster North Mecklenburg 4 31Jonny Peace North Mecklenburg 4 31Travis Hallman SouthLake Christian 5 30sacksPlayer School Games No.Latham York North Mecklenburg 4 7Charles Hazzard SouthLake Christian 5 5Andrew Yost North Mecklenburg 4 5Taylor Jurney SouthLake Christian 5 4Collin Parsons Butler 4 4Brian Duncan Charlotte Country Day 4 3Ozzie Sombo Butler 1 3Robert Stack Providence Day 4 3Dejon Stevenson North Mecklenburg 4 3Bobby Troutman SouthLake Christian 5 3Our Vision becomes your…OASISWe are Charlotte’s AlaglasPool Specialist!Our Specialities Include:Porches, Patios and GazebosAdditionsRemodelsMedia Game RoomsLeading by Innovation for Over 40 Yearswww.FairviewBuildersNC.com704.847.0500John C Poore, John R Poorewww.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 33

Stewart CreekFootball Nightin MecklenburgWeeK 6STAFF PICKSEach week, our sports staff predictsthe winners of every game involvingMecklenburg County teams.Friday, Sept. 24C. Jemal Horton Chris HuntAaron GarciaDenny SeitzArdrey Kell at South MecklenburgButler at Myers ParkCharlotte Catholic at OlympicCharlotte Country Day at Raleigh RavenscroftEast Gaston at HardingEast Lincoln at SouthLake ChristianEast Mecklenburg at IndependenceElkin at Charlotte LatinHopewell at West CharlotteMallard Creek at MooresvilleNorth Mecklenburg at Lake NormanProvidence at Rocky RiverVance at HoughWaddell at GaringerWest Stanly at BerryHigh Point Christian at Providence DayForsyth Country Day at Hickory GroveArdrey KellButlerCharlotte CatholicCharlotte Country DayHardingEast LincolnIndependenceCharlotte LatinWest CharlotteMallard CreekNorth MecklenburgProvidenceVanceGaringerBerryProvidence DayHickory GroveArdrey KellButlerCharlotte CatholicCharlotte Country DayHardingEast LincolnIndependenceCharlotte LatinWest CharlotteMallard CreekNorth MecklenburgProvidenceVanceGaringerBerryProvidence DayForsyth Country DayArdrey KellButlerCharlotte CatholicCharlotte Country DayHardingSouthLake ChristianIndependenceCharlotte LatinWest CharlotteMallard CreekNorth MecklenburgProvidenceVanceGaringerBerryProvidence DayHickory GroveArdrey KellButlerCharlotte CatholicCharlotte Country DayHardingEast LincolnIndependenceCharlotte LatinWest CharlotteMallard CreekNorth MecklenburgProvidenceVanceGaringerBerryProvidence DayForsyth Country DayLast week: 14-2Season: 65-14Last week: 13-3Season: 62-17Last week: 13-3Season: 62-17Last week: 11-5Season: 58-21BIG SWEEP: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 a.m. - 1 p.m.Volunteer to keep streams andlakeshores clean!RAY’S SPLASH PLANET215 N. Sycamore StreetSOUTHSIDE PARK2645 Toomey AvenueLATTA PLANTATIONNATURE PRESERVE5226 Sample RoadLong CreekPage 34 • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • South Charlotte WeeklyWalkeBranchPaw CreekSteele CreekGum BranchCoffey CreekGutter BranchTaggart CreekSugar CreekMcDowell CreekGar CreekIrwin CreekLittle Sugar Creek-McMullen CreekTorrence CreekMcAlpine CreekSix Mile CreekWest Branch Rocky RiverDerita BranchBriar CreekClarks CreekFlat BranchRocky RiverClarkeCreekDoby CreekToby CreekCampbell CreekSardis BranchFour Mile CreekMALLARD CREEK ELEMENTARY9801 Mallard Creek RoadStoney CreekBack CreekIrwins CreekReedy Creek Trib #2RIBBONWALK4601 Nevin RoadClear Creek TribGoose CreekLITTLE SUGAR CREEK700 Parkwood AvenueDuck CreekCAMPBELL CREEK GREENWAY2100 block of Margaret Wallace RoadFOUR MILE CREEK GREENWAY11823 Johnston RoadMCMULLEN CREEK GREENWAY8100 block of Hwy. 51 Meet at any one of thedesignated Big Sweep sitesbetween 9 and 10 a.m. Wear old clothes you don’tmind getting wet/dirty and sturdyboots or shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen, andsunglasses. Gloves, trash bags, snacks andwater will be provided. Site coordinators will beavailable to assist volunteers withregistration and directions toareas that need to be cleaned. Or, sweep the creek in yourown neighborhood. It’s quick,easy, and makes a difference inyour own backyard. Then reportyour data online.Visit http://stormwater.charmeck.org or call 311for information and to register as a Big Sweep volunteer.www.thecharlotteweekly.com

SportsJohnson(continued from page 29)In Charlotte Catholic’s first few gamesthis season, powerfully built Steven Bevilacquareceived most of the attention fromopposing defenses. And rightfully so. Bevilacqualeads the Cougars in rushing with563 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging6.4 yards per carry in the process.Johnson, with his quick feet and greatvision, has created different kinds of headachesfor opposing teams. One minute,Bevilacqua’s lowering his shoulders, burstingthrough and dragging defenders for severalyards. Moments later, Johnson’s takingthe handoff, locating daylight and flashingthrough the holes for a long gain.But just because Johnson is small doesn’tmean he isn’t tough. In Charlotte Catholic’sfamed Wing-T offense, all ball carriers arerequired to run between the tackles, andJohnson does it with authority. Defensesseem to have just as much difficulty bringingdown Johnson as they do the 210-pound Bevilacqua.Oddo, who’s coached his share of talentedrunning backs at Charlotte Catholic,has a simple explanation for Johnson’s abilityto sustain hard hits and keep on going.“He’s psycho, actually,” the veteran coachjoked. “I mean, the kid plays (rugby) withoutany pads on, and he does it with the sameintensity he does on the football field.“He’s very powerful. He’s just phenomenal.”Asked if he’s extraordinarily strong for hissize, Johnson takes a long pause and thenshakes his head.“Explosive is the word I would use,”he said. “As soon as I get that ball, all I’mthinking is “end zone, end zone, end zone”If I see (a defender), I just make a split-seconddecision: I’m going to go around him,or I’m going to go through him.“I just really want it. That’s all I can say.I’ve played high school rugby for four yearsnow, and it’s something I’ve learned fromthat. If you want something, you’ve got togo out there and take it. You’ve got to tryyour hardest all the time.”Although he’s been a solid player all season,Johnson began getting county-wideattention in a Sept. 10 game against CharlotteLatin. In that contest, Johnson brokefree for his scintillating, 98-yard touchdownthat helped ignite a come-from-behind victoryover the previously unbeaten Hawks.The next week, against another undefeatedteam, Providence Day, Johnsonwent wild, scoring a pair of touchdownson the ground and another on a receptionfrom quarterback C.J. Brodowicz. In thatgame, a 21-point Charlotte Catholic victory,Johnson had a 99-yard kickoff returncalled back because of a penalty.“We’d seen him on film against Latin andCountry Day, so we knew he was a goodplayer,” Hardin said. “But he had a reallybig game against us.“He just plays football hard and exciting.He’s a tough player who just seems tobelieve he should score every time.”So imagine if Johnson got the ball more.On the season, Johnson has gained 442yards on just 54 carries – 34 fewer attemptsthan Bevilacqua. He’s also scored his tworeceiving touchdowns on just two receptions.But Johnson said he isn’t focused onhow many times he touches the ball.“Last year, our record (7-5) wasn’t whatwe wanted it to be,” he said. “That wasn’t aproud Catholic team.“We want it this year. We want to go allthe way. That’s what drives us. Whether I’mgetting the ball or someone else is gettingthe ball doesn’t matter. It’s all about winning.”qSports Shorts(continued from page 30)Holiday Classic field setSeven Mecklenburg County boys basketballteams, including one from southCharlotte, will compete in the 2010 PrepAll Stars Holiday Classic at Queens Universityof Charlotte.The tournament takes place Dec. 20-22in the Ovens Athletic Center.Providence Day School will be inthe 16-team field, along with EastMecklenburg, Hopewell, Davidson Day,Queen’s Grant, West Mecklenburg andWaddell. The rest of the teams includeConcord’s First Assembly Christian,Washington D.C.’s Paul VI Catholic High,Fayetteville’s Flora MacDonald High,Greensboro’s Oak Ridge Military Academy,Salisbury’s North Hills Christian School,Raleigh’s Upper Room Christian Academy,Asheville Veritas Christian Academy,Aiken, South Carolina’s Adelphi ChristianAcademy and Gastonia’s Forestview High.Meineke bowl tickets on saleTickets for the ninth-annual MeinekeCar Care Bowl now are on sale.College football’s first bowl game to callthe Carolinas home, the Meineke CarCare Bowl takes place Dec. 31 at Bank ofAmerica Stadium. The noon game featuresthe Atlantic Coast Conference against theBig East Conference.Upper-level seats are $40, while lowerlevelseats are $75. Individual tickets canbe purchased by visiting any TicketMasteroutlet in the Southeast, visiting www.ticketmaster.com or calling 1-800-745-3000. 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SportsBucs(continued from page 29)position. We know every team is going tobe out to get us because we won last year,and we have to work 10 times harder.”The mind-set was apparent in theseason opener, when the Bucs went toAsheville to face Carolina Day School andreturned with a 2-0 victory. It was a tonesettingwin, one that showed the CountryDay players that all the extra time spentrunning sprints and going through practicedrills in the oppressive summer heatcould pay dividends.And for a defensive unit with threeyoung goalies sharing time, it was especiallymeaningful. Pretty soon, a closeknitgroup of defenders grew even closer.“We just communicate really well,mainly because we’ve all known eachother since, like, sixth grade,” Hollandsaid. “We’ve been playing together along time, and I think that shows on thefield.”Added Eyo, “We all just love the gameof field hockey. Every day we come to thefield, we’re just ready to play. A lot of uswant to play in college. We all have ourgood days and our bad days. But as longas we can pick each other up, that’s what’sgoing to get us through the season. Wecan just focus on the field hockey for twohours and leave everything else behind.”The Bucs’ defensive corps features Eyoat sideline back, Holland at center back,Francie Mangan at sweeper, ElizabethEades in the corner and midfield, andStevie Thomas and Catherine Dooley atvarious positions.Each player brings a distinct and vitaltrait to the unit.Eyo, for instance, is the strong, silenttype.“I feel like when the ball’s on her side ofthe field, she’s got everything under control,”Holland said. “We’re like, ‘No bigdeal,’ because she stays very calm.”Mangan, meanwhile, keeps thingslight.“We tend to joke around with Francie,just because she’s so funny to listen to,”Holland said. “She’s kind of the quarterback,so she’s always making sure we’remarking on the right sides. She’s great.”As for Holland?“Defense is not just about keeping theball out; it’s also about carrying the ballup the field, which is what Mackenziedoes really well,” Eyo said. “She’s reallygood at taking the ball from the (opposingoffense) and hitting it all the way upto (our) offense, which is really good forstarting counter attacks.”Eades, Eyo said, has a similar role.“Eades is really tenacious,” she said.“She won’t stop until she gets the ball.”Thomas is one of the squad’s mostdependable players.“She always comes up with the ball,”Holland said of Thomas. “She’ll do it sopowerfully and gracefully at the sametime. There’ll be three people around her,and she’ll just go through them and comeup with the ball somehow.”Dooley brings supreme stick skills.“She’s very focused and always does agood job of marking, which helps keepthe other team from getting the ball,” Itosaid. “She’s good at channeling (forcingplayers toward the sideline, causing themto get trapped).“It all works together. The fact that weall have our own little roles makes us sostrong.”And then there are the goalies. For theprevious four years, the Bucs have hadone standout in “the cage” – Allison Dillard.After Dillard graduated in June, therewas a bit of uncertainty about the position.But junior Blair Dillard, sophomoreBeth Erb and freshman Courtney Alleynestepped forth and, in a shared role, keptthe position stable this season.“We didn’t use this many keepers in thepast,” Country Day coach Lisa Thompsonsaid. “Blair had some experience onJV. Courtney came in as a field player, andBeth really came to us as a basketball/tennisstar.“They work hard every day to be goodkeepers. They’re doing great things forus.”The same keeper doesn’t start eachgame.“We’re evaluating every week to seewho’s most prepared for our specificopponent,” Thompson said. “It’s kind ofa clean slate every week, and the girls areworking hard and supporting each other.”The Bucs aren’t all defense, though.Loren Shealy, Carolina Weekly NewspaperGroup’s 2009 Field Hockey Playerof the Year, leads the team in scoringwith nine goals and two assists. LaurenMcFayden is next with seven goals and apair of assists, while Nicole Tate has fivegoals and three assists.Now, with their shutout streak haltedat five games, the Bucs can focus on thegoal of winning another state crown. Butthings don’t get any easier for them. OnSaturday, Sept. 25, they travel to alwaystalented Raleigh Ravenscroft. Three dayslater, they take on their archrival, CharlotteLatin, which also is one of the state’sperennial powerhouses.But because of their offensive skills anddefensive tenacity, the Bucs believe theyhave what it takes to make it four statetitles in six seasons.“I definitely think we have the ingredients,”Eyo said. “We’re a young team,but we’re also very athletic, very fit andvery skilled. But we’re going to keep thatnever-die mentality. In practice, everysprint counts and every drill counts. It’sjust a matter of putting it all together and,hopefully, coming out with the championship.”qPromenade’s First AnnualBIRDSSOAR.WHEREAND SPIRITS DO,TOO.CarolinaRaptorCenter.orgSidewalkSale dates:September 24 & 25Prepare to be amazed and delighted when you visit Carolina RaptorCenter. Have a conversation with a magpie, experience an exhilaratingbehind-the-scenes tour, or just try to spot the 23 species of raptors livingalong our ¾ mile natural trail. Come see. 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‘You Again’Is the romantic comedy dead?The genre, which has produced suchclassics as “When Harry Met Sally,”“Jerry Maguire” and most recently“(500) Days of Summer,” has felt likeit has been in its death rattle here in2010, and “You Again” feels like it maysadly be the final, raspy breath.Kristen Bell stars as Marni, a formerlyfour-eyed, pimply, brace-faced highschool geek who was once terrorized bycheerleader Joanna (Odette Yustman),who finds out that her high school archnemesishas re-emerged in her life asher brother’s fiancé. Things get even(From left) Betty White, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver,Odette Yustman and Kristen Bellby Ryan Hillmovies@thecharlotteweekly.comGrade: 1/2 out of 4MPAA Rating: for brief mild language andrude behaviorCast: kristen bell, Odette yustman,Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney weaverGenre: ComedyStudio: Touchstone picturesmore contrived when Marni’s mother,played by Jamie Lee Curtis, finds outJoanna’s aunt (Sigourney Weaver) is herold high school arch nemesis.It doesn’t take a genius to figure outthat hijinks ensue as these old rivalriesquickly get reignited. And, becauseshe’s a hot commodity these days, BettyWhite is thrown in for good measure,because it’s funny hearing sexual innuendofrom an old woman, right? At leastit was a year ago in “The Proposal,” butthis year it’s old hat, especially withinthe confines of the film’s PG rating.There’s absolutely no need to explainwhat happens next, because if you’veseen one romantic comedy over thelast 30 years, you know exactly howthe film’s formula plays out.Bell, a talented actress whengiven the right material towork with (see her lived TV show “Veronicashort-Mars” or the film “ForgettingSarah Marshall”),is game for justabout anything, but theentire movie is so painful to sit throughthat it’s difficult to not wind up feelingsorry for her. “You Again” makes thedreadful “When in Rome” look like the“Citizen Kane” of romantic comedies. IfBell isn’t careful, her film choices willmake even Jennifer Aniston blush.As embarrassing as it was to watch Bellgive it the old college try, it was equallyas embarrassing to watch the rest ofthis talented cast force themselves togive it their all in the hopes that the endproduct would produce a laugh insteadof a cringe or a strong urge to vomit,which was usually the case. If someonehad poured acid on the film negative,it’s doubtful even those involved wouldhave felt bad about erasing this filmfrom history.It’s a crying shame that so manydreadful romantic comedies, including“You Again,” have come along since“(500) Days of Summer,” which didwhat every great romantic comedy hasdone – identify, stylize and make comedicobservations of things that everyonehas gone through in a relationship atsome point. Instead of trying to relate tothe audience, the vapid and uninspired“You Again” forcefully contrives conflictfrom both 10- and 30-year grudges that,for some reason (probably because thescreenwriter deemed it so), never wentaway.By throwing caution to the wind, orin this case plausibility, “You Again” hasbecome, along with “Sex and the City 2”and “The Last Airbender,” front-runnerfor worst movie of the year. So much sothat the next time a trailer for a KristenBell movie plays, I may be the one saying“ugh, you again.” qO peNINgFrIday, SepT. 24“animal kinGdOm” (r)“it’S kind Of a funny StOry”(pG-13)“leGend Of the GuardianS:the OwlS Of Ga’hOOle” (pG)“maO’S laSt danCer” (pG)“the virGinity hit” (r)“wall Street:mOney never SleepS” (pG-13)“yOu aGain” (pG)bOx OFFICeweekeNd1. “the tOwn” (r)$23.8M2. “eaSy a” (pG-13)$17.7M3. “devil” (pG-13)$12.3M$23.8M$17.7M$12.3M4. “reSident evil: afterlife” (r)$10M $43.9M5. “alpha and OmeGa” (pG)$9.1M$9.1M6. “takerS” (pG-13)$3M $52.4M7. “the ameriCan” (r)$2.7M$32.8M8. “the Other GuyS” (pG-13)$2M $115.4M9. “inCeptiOn” (pG-13)$2M $285.1M10. “maChete” (r)$1.8MTOTaL$24.4MOn videO Sept. 28“BaBieS” (pG)“COCO Chanel &iGOr StravinSky” (r)“Get him tO the Greek” (r)“irOn man 2” (pG-13)tv On dvd“The Cleveland Show:The Complete Season One”“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation –The Tenth Season”“Legend of the Seeker:The Complete Second Season”“Scrubs:The Complete and Final Ninth Season”“Scrubs: The Complete Collection”www.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 37

Movies‘The Virginity Hit’ makes for a funny, raunchy thrill rideby Hugh Fishermovies@thecharlotteweekly.comIn the past eight days, I’ve had theinteresting privilege of reviewing twomovies that feature high school studentcharacters making videos in which theytalk about having sex for the first time.As a result, I now have the chance towrite something that possibly no onein the past has: this summer, if you seeonly one film about high school studentsmaking videos about having sex for thefirst time, go see “The Virginity Hit.”Please note that I’m not saying this isa very good film in terms of either cinematographyor storytelling. For what itis, a teen comedy, it delivers plenty offunny, which is more than I can say forits box office rival, “Easy A.”“Easy A” is Hollywood filmmaking,pure and simple – a roster of knownactors, traditional production valuesand a fairly predictable storyline.“The Virginity Hit” is a mockumentarywith no big names, only actors whoshare their characters’ first names inwhat seems like an attempt to have usbelieve this is “really real.”Will Ferrell is one of seven producerslisted, and his name is so prominentlymarketed that I assume he doesn’t wantthis flick to be known as “the virginityflop.”I don’t think this film’s release withindays of “Easy A” is a coincidence at all.I’m reminded of “Deep Impact” comingout just weeks before “Armageddon.”This movie makes “Easy A” seem verytame by comparison – so tame, in fact,that I’m fairly sure the high school andcollege crowds will prefer this one.The adults here are funnier. Thecharacters here seem less like moviestereotypes and more like, well, twentysomethingsacting like high schoolers.The plot also moves pretty fast, takingus from point to point quickly, and withgenerally good transitions.The movie itself is a continuousstream of YouTube-style footage, cookedup to look like it was shot on a pocketvideo camera. We do, however, see somemuch nicer digital equipment reflectedin a couple of shots.“The Virginity Hit” follows fourseniors, Matt (Bennett), Zack (Pearlman),Jacob (Davich) and Justin(Kline). They set out to have sex for thefirst time during their last year of highschool, taking a hit from a special bongto celebrate each success.Matt and his girlfriend Nicole(Weaver) spend a lot of time gettingready for the noteworthy date duringwhich they’ll give themselves to oneanother, but when it turns out thatNicole might have cheated on him witha frat boy, Matt sets out to get revenge.Along the way, Matt feels the pangsof love and loss, reconnects with hislong-lost father (sort of) and becomesa minor Internet sensation (in the fictionalworld; real-life YouTube videosposted by the production team haven’tdrawn too much traffic just yet).Bennett may or may not have beenreally playing “himself” as Matt, buthis nerdy screen persona avoids theuncanny valley of Napoleon Dynamiteand makes us end up pulling for him. Iwanted to see him turn out OK even ashe was trying to drown his sexual sorrowsby declaring his love for a pornstar (Penthouse pet Sunny Leone asherself).Grade: HH1/2 out of 4MPAA Rating: R for strong crude and sexualcontent, nudity, pervasive language,and drug and alcohol useCast: Matt Bennett, Zack Pearlman,Jacob Davich, Justin KlineGenre: ComedyStudio: Columbia PicturesThere are a lot of laugh-out-loud lines,not to mention some little details in thebackground of scenes that you’ll probablywant to see again. Case in point:the guys hit the streets to raise moneyfor one of Matt’s revenge schemes and,in the process, attempt to wrangle donationsfrom the people of New Orleans.If you catch yourself trolling for bizarreYouTube videos when you really shouldbe working, this movie is for you.How does it look? Think “Cloverfield”with weed and boobs.And “The Virginity Hit” comes by its“R” rating honestly, with all the nudityand sex that the competition lacks. It’scertainly not for the squeamish. Severalscenes can’t be described in a familynewspaper. But, speaking from experience,if you could make it all the waythrough “Clerks 2,” you’re not going tobreak a sweat here.For those who enjoy “classic” mockumentaries,this is most assuredly not“Spinal Tap.” It may, however, be theInternet age’s equivalent of that phenomenon.“The Virginity Hit” takes us on ahilariously raunchy journey that, whileas easy to predict as any teen movie, atleast keeps the camera rolling to be surewe don’t get bored on the trip. q“AMAZING!The best ‘RESIDENT EVIL’ yet.”Shawn Edwards, FOX-TVSCREEN GEMS PRESENTS AN OLIVE BRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION A WILL GLUCK FILM “EASY A” PENN BADGLEYAMANDA BYNES THOMAS HADEN CHURCH PATRICIA CLARKSON CAM GIGANDET LISA KUDROW MALCOLM MCDOWELL ALY MICHALKAPRODUCEDWRITTENDIRECTEDSTANLEY TUCCI BY ZANNE DEVINE WILL GLUCK BY BERT V. 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Gutter Repairs,Gutter Guards Installed, Roof Debris Removal.Pressure Washing 3300 PSI, WholeHouse Specials, We Offer Package Deals.Free Consultations & Estimates. Fully Insured.Call Tony Grooms: 980-329-4410.121010.J & S LANDSCAPING and PressureCleaning. Residential/Commercial. Installation,maintenance and mowing, springclean-ups. House washing, driveways,decks and fleet trucks. Free estimates. CallJim at 704-724-4915. 100810.PAINTING SPECIAL DISCOUNTS$79 Per Room every day all the time.Gold Star Painting is Charlottes premierpainting company. Fully licensedand insured. We are skilled professionalpainters and do paint every day. Servicesinclude painting, drywall, wallpaper, andpressure washing. Interior and exterior.Commercial and residential we paint foreveryone. Free Estimate 704-776-6698.010711.HOLLOWAY QUALITY PAINTING -Interior and Exterior Painting, PressureWashing, Deck Refinishing. 30 yrs experience,Insured. References available,Member of BBB. 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Classified Marketplacecirculationof 106,000 weekly in the southcharlotte, huntersville, cornelius, davidson,union county, matthews-mint hill, mountainisland and mooresville areas.to advertise, email victoria@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com or call 704-849-2261.BACKYARD DECORATIONS-completelandscaping, stonework, buildingponds, outdoor kitchens, patios, decks,fences, painting inside and out and muchmore! 10%OFF on all jobs! Affordableprices-fantastic quality! Call Angel 704-728-1720 or vuchevangel@yahoo.com.092410.AFFORDABLE CLEANING-$40 per1000sqft. Servicing Huntersville, Cornelius,Davidson and Denver area. Referencesavailable! $10 OFF the first cleaning!Call Mariya 704-728-1923 or emailmariyavucheva@yahoo.com. 100110.PINNELL SMALL JOBS: We finish whatyour husband started! Tile, Sheetrock repair,Painting, Plumbing repairs, Lightingchanges, Deck cleaning / staining, slidingglass door problems, Screen replacement(some types). Or if you have a listof different things you need done give usa call. References are available. Ask forSam. 704-942-6256. 092410.LAWN SHAPERS QUALITY outdoorservices. Fall aeration, overseed, fertilizing,edging, trimming, and mulch. Calltoday 704-497-5566. Mt Island, Lake Norman,and Huntersville Area. 100810.WINDOWS & SIDING, vinyl replacementwindows and siding, up to $1500tax credit, huge energy saver, bonded andinsured, call Jack for a free quote at 704-221-1967. 112610.CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT Classes.Classes forming NOW! Visit NCGTA.COM for details & specials. 100810.HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE CONTRAC-TOR- Entrance Ramps, Door & HallOpenings, Kitchen Accessible CounterTops, Cabinets, Switches, Roll-In Pantry.Bathroom Accessible Tubs, Vanity, Roll-InShower, Grab Bar, Faucets. Stair Lifts, AndMore! Affordable & Senior Discounts!704-617-2662. 101510.COULWOOD’S PIANO TEACHER nowhas openings. Adults or children. Call 704-399-5040 or www.gospelpianostudio.com.100110.ESTATE CARPET CLEANING LLCis running a back to school special until10/31/10 3 rooms steam cleaned for 85.00Give us a call and make your appointmenttoday 704-254-9127 or www.estatecarptcleaning.com.102210.TUTOR: MASTER’S EDUCATION 22years experience all ages at CPCC, CMS,privately. Teaches: Reading, English, Writing,Math, elementary through AlgebraI, German beginning Spanish. 704-532-9685. 100810.A+ PAINTING. QUALITY Painting atCheap Prices. Quick and Fast Service.Can start your paint job immediately.20+ years of experience. Excellent references.Call Buck for free estimate Today.704.962.8627. 100810.A CLEANING SOLUTIONS, LLC hasbeen serving Lake Norman with excellencesince 1989. We have an A ratingwith Angie’s List. Call 704-564-0781 orvisit our website at www.dustnomore.com.101510.PRESSURE WASHING, STAINING,Bathrooms, Tile and Wood Floors Kitchens,Sunrooms, Decks, Screen Porches,Doors, Windows Replacement & more.....All Handyman Work 704-766-0568.101510.ALL ROTTENWOOD REPAIR: TermiteDamage - Window Sills - Roof Rafters -Sill Plate - Rotten Plywood - Sub-Floors- Joists - Jams - Interior Walls - ExteriorWalls - Door Frames - New Roofs - WeSpecialize In All Rottenwood Replacement- No Job Too Big or Small - Affordableand All Work Guaranteed! Licensed- Insured - Bonded - Free Consultation704-617-2662. 102910.CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUN PermitClass. October 9/10 or October 23/24.Class on Saturday & Range time on Sunday.Call 704-892-7839 for information &reservation. Lake Norman Firearms Inc.,20823 N. Main Street, Cornelius. 121710.COME HOME TO a beautifully clean anddisinfected home by: Karyn Only. 704-274-5178. Pet friendly. Through, qualitywork, experienced, references, supplies– since 1998. Dependable, trustworthy, affordable– estimates over phony by squarefootage. Bi-weekly, monthly. Servicing –Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Davidsonand Mooresville. 100110.Child CarePRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FORSchool Children – pickup and deliver toyour home daily. No more worry aboutyour child’s safety on school buses. Affordablerates. Call 704-532-7655. 092410.LAKE NORMAN NANNY- seeking parttimeschedule. I am caring, energetic andhave experience with children of all ages.Excellent references are available. CallRenee: 704-896-8696. 100110.HUNTERSVILLE AREA – LOVING MatureNanny will take care of your childrenany age. Have references, flexible hours, &lots of TLC. 980-226-6600. 100110.Senior CareEXPERINCED CARE GIVER and companionfor the elderly. Will help with lighthouse keeping and cooking, and transportationto appointments and shopping. Topreferences available. Call 704-256-4936,South Charlotte, Matthews-Mint Hill andUnion County. 100110.GaraGe SaleSCONSIGNORS AND SHOPPERS wantedfor women’s, teen and home goodsconsignment event!! Huntersville, September30 - October 2, Rosedale ShoppingCenter. See our website for more information:www.charlottestyleexchange.com.100110.ADMIRALS QUARTERS COMMUNI-TY yard sale. September 25, 2010. 7AM– 12PM. Nautical Dr. Off W. Catawba Ave.Rain Date September 26, 2010. 092410.SILENT AUCTION: October 2,10 AM -2 PM. New merchandise, gift certificates,collectibles, personal services, vacationtime-shares, more. St. Michael’s AnglicanChurch, 2211 Margaret Wallace Road,704-537-7777. 100110.HUGE COMMUNITY YARD Sale! Saturday,September 25 - 7:30-11:30 am, WarMemorial Parking Lot, 220 N. Maple St.Furniture, clothing, electronics, toys, foodand more! Come out for some FANTAS-TIC bargains!!! Questions, call 704-663-7026. 092410.COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: Sat.Sept 25, 8am-1pm. Cedarfield Subdiv. Exit23, Left on Gilead, Left on McCoy, Righton Stratton Farm Road. Rain or Shine,Something for everyone. 092410.YARD SALE: Sat.Sept.25th, 7am-11am.Wynfield Forest - The Arbor. 15832 BretonBrook Street (Bottom Of Hill In Cudelsac).Renovating Home-Everything MustGo! 092410.YARD SALE - CURETON subdivision.Saturday, Sept 25th, 8032 WhitehawkHill Rd, Waxhaw NC 8am – noon. Kidsclothes, electronics and miscellaneousitems. 092410.eventSINTERNATIONAL COLLECTIBLESand antiques, held the first full weekendof every month at Metrolina TradeshowExpo. Show dates: Sept 2-5. The traditioncontinues, in Charlotte, where treasuresawait! 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte,NC 28269, visit www.icashows.com 704-714-7909. 020511.MiSCellaneouSELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LI-CENSED & Insured. Specializing in: Installationof Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures,Receptacles, Circuit Additions, Main PowerPanels, Room Additions, Outside Lighting& all other Electrical Requirementsincluding Trouble Shooting and Repairs,for most any type of Residential & CommercialInstallations. “Call So / Lo ElectricalFirst Anytime” at 704-622-0654. Yourcompany for Reliable & Dependable ElectricalInstallations. Also you will alwaysbe able to take advantage of our LowestPrices & Hourly Rates. 122410.THE SANTA SHOPS! Vendors and artisansWanted! We want the best of the best!Our gift show is Nov.11&12,9am-8pm.Email for information: quilldesigns@yahoo.com.100810.AERATOR RENTAL $ 45 for 1/2 day inMint Hill email samuel@desus.biz or call704 573 2188 www.minthilltoolrental.com. 092410.LOOKING FOR A Good Home: Adult incontinencebriefs. Discounted at 20 centseach. Variety of styles. Small to XXL.Mooresville exit 33. Fundraiser for SerenityHouse, Mooresville. Call 704-664-2004. 100110.real eState - rent/leaSeGREAT NEIGHBORHOOD SHEP-HERDS Vineyard: Female non-smoker toshare house. Your own bedroom and bath.All utilities included. $550 a month. 703-328-6255. 092410.FOR RENT: DOWNTOWN Huntersville– duplex all downstairs. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,large family room, private deck – all appliancesand water included. $950.00 mo.704-756-4527 or 704-875-6474 – Broker/owner. 100810.NORTH LAKE MALL area. Three BedroomTownhouse. Possible lease to purchase.One month Free with 12-monthlease. Call 704-562-4726. 100110.105 DATLAS STREET Huntersville:Beautiful 4 bedroom, 1350 brick house.1 and ½ bath, fenced big yard, huge storageroom, walk to downtown Huntersville.$900 month. Tel: 704-264-4861.092410.real eState- for SaleLONG CREEK, 2.5 wooded acres.$80,000. CORNELIUS, 2B2BA, condo,etc. $102,000. KERNS ROAD, 3 woodedacres, $110,000. LAWING SCHOOL, 5+wooded acres. $155,000. CORNELIUS,4BR2BA brick duplex. $215,000. DAVID-SON Potential Home site, ¾ acre lot w/useable house, $275,000. KERNS ROAD,4BR3BA, marble, granite, tile 3 car garage,on 3 acres. $385,000. HAMBRIGHTROAD, 6 acres W/3BR2BA house, 2 & 4car garage, etc. Business. $800,000. HuntersvilleReal Estate 704-875-3999.TOTALLY RENOVATED 3/1 brick ranchon large lot near Cornelius Elem. School.New kitchen cabinets, tile and stainless appliances,new roof, a/c unit, water heater,electrical. Large living area with separatedining area. Hardwood and tile floors, ceilingfans, new bath vanity. Photos available.19209 Carter Circle. $99,900. 704-604-3604 or 704-962-5117. 092410.FAB SOUTH CHARLOTTE Home forSale! Beautifully appointed 3 BDR/2BAranch five minutes from the Arboretum withhardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with Coriancountertops and recessed lights; large livingroom with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaceand upgraded ceiling fan; separate formaldining room. Spacious master bedroom andmaster with two sinks, garden tub, and standup shower. Well-manicured flat, fenced yardwith a peach tree! Beautiful South Charlotteneighborhood, walking distance to shoppingand restaurants and zoned for best CMSschools including Myers Park High School.Call Merrill Needham at Dream Realty at704-945-7143 or visit dreamrealtyonline.com for more details. 100110.FOR SALE: MOUNTAIN home – 1 &½ hours from Huntersville – Glade Valley– 12 miles from Sparta – 2 milesfrom Blue Ridge Parkway – 1900 sq ft,doublewide - .83 acres – 3 bdrm, 2 bath,hardwood floors, very good condition.Enjoy 4-acre pond. Homeowner Asso.available. $79,500.00. Broker/owner –704-756-4527. 100810.BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN Condos-Sparta, NC: Gated/Maint Free, 2bd/2ba,1400 sqft. Great Views, 90 minutes Northof Charlotte. New Const/Custom, Start$170k’s. 800-470-8949, www.Ridgeway-Manor.com. 121710.LKN WATERFRONT CONDO Completelyupdated unit overlooking LakeNorman. Boat slips available. Walking distanceto Birkdale, Mins to I-77. $220,000Tim Wells, Allen Tate Co. 704-905-2168#919867. 092410.LKN WATERFRONT CONDO Beautifullyremodeled unit with fabulous viewsof the Lake. Boat slips available. Walkingdistance to Birkdale, Mins to I-77.$215,000 Tim Wells, Allen Tate Co. 704-905-2168 #968818. 092410.LKN WATERFRONT CONDO Partiallyfurnished unit with Penthouse view ofLake Norman. Boat slips available. Walkingdistance to Birkdale, Mins to I-77.$209,900 Tim Wells, Allen Tate Co. 704-905-2168 #870408. 092410.HUNTERSVILLE Beautiful home in establishedCedarfield community. 4BR/2BAplus Bonus. Just mins to Swim Club,I-77, Presbyterian Hospital and shopping.$207,000 Tim Wells, Allen Tate Co. 704-905-2168 #944225. 092410.25 ACRES IN HORSE COUNTRY Primelocation in Marvin/Waxhaw. Can be subdivided.Mins to I-485, Firethorne CC andBallantyne. Tim Wells, Allen Tate Co. 704-905-2168 #967892. 092410.offiCe rentalS+/- 400SF SUITE in Mooresville mixeduseprofessional building. $295/mon inclutilities. 704-562-6427. 100810.GREAT LOCATION ROSEDALE, Exit23,Huntersville across from PresbyterianHospital. Individual offices, free use of Internet,conference room. Ideal for Start-upor downsizing. Call George at 704-589-6111. 102910.PetSMISSING CALICO CAT! White, orange,and black, very shy, sweet. Pink Nose.Last seen in Oakhurst area of Cornelius/Huntersville. Please help us find her! $100reward! 704-280-6787. 100110.HUMANE SOCIETY UNION COUNTY-Wanna feel needed, make a difference,meet friends? Furry & not! Volunteer!Foster/web help/fundraise/photos. Fellowanimal lovers, our dogs/cats need YOU.Please e-mail hsuc@hs-uc.org.THE GREAT DANE Rescue of theCarolinas is 100% funded and ran bypublic donations and volunteers. TheGDRC helps place Great Danes and allsize mixed breed dogs in their foreverhomes. Please visit our website at www.greatdanerescue.org. You can visit withour wonderful orphans the 1st and 3rdSunday of each month from 1-4pm at10425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road,Huntersville. “We Find Great People ForDanes, Not Great Danes For People.”TRI-COUNTY Animal Rescue has animalsfor adoption at Pet Smart in Gastonia.Hours are Friday 6-9, Saturday 12-6 andSunday 2-6. 704-263-2444. TFNCHARLOTTE/CONCORD LAND AUCTIONWILL SELL AT OR ABOVE $299,000 (16.5% TAX VALUE)70 acres +\‐ Development (Wooded) LandProperty Address: 6301 Flowes Store Rd, Concord, NC 28025● Zoned LDR (2 Residential‐SFR Units per Acre)● 1200’ Road Frontage on Paved Connector Rd● Harvestable Timber (last timbered in 1957)● Water/Sewer already on Property● Creek on PropertyDate: Thursday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.Preview: Wednesday, Sept. 22from 2‐4 p.m. or by appointmentLocation: Wingate by WyndhamHotel, 7841 Gateway Lane (I‐85Exit 49, Concord Mills)$10k to register, 10% down in 24 hours, 30-Day Closing, 10% Buyers Premiumwww.AuctionMyRealEstate.netMike Harper, Auctioneer/NCAL #8286 (843) 729­4996www.thecharlotteweekly.comSouth Charlotte Weekly • Sept. 24-30, 2010 • Page 43

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