Butler student wins Duke Energy scholarship

May 182009
 

Duke Energy  announced today that 20 children of company employees have been selected to receive 2009 Duke Energy Foundation scholarships. Evan Phillips, a student at Butler High School, won one of the scholarships. He is the son of Kim Phillips. Fifteen recipients will receive up to $5,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Five students were named alternates and will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Continue reading »

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Mint Hill Women’s Club releases disbursement numbers

May 182009
 
MHWC Garden Party in 2008

MHWC Garden Party in 2008

In their 34 year history, the Mint Hill Women’s Club has given approximately $86,000 back to the community .  Their primary fundraiser is conducting LIVE/SILENT auction that is held each November. Disbursement of 2008-2009 proceeds were given as follows:

2 $1,000 CPCC scholarships (students residing in Mint Hill)
$1,000 Mint Hill Fire & Ambulance
$800 Mint Hill Library
$800 Local Elders / Families In Need
$500 Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department
$300 Mint Hill Historical Society
$300 Soldier Recognition
$250 Mint Hill Lion’s Club
$210 Samaritan’s Purse (Operation Christmas Child)
$200 Crisis Assistance Ministry (to be matched)
$200 Mint Hill Arts Council
$100 Earth Echoe’s Children’s Museum of Mint Hill
Also, in January 2009 a Card/Game Party was sponsored by the Mint Hill Women’s Club on behalf of the Levine Senior Center.  There were approximately 170 attendees who enjoyed a variety of great food and a chance to win over 50 door-prizes.  This event raised $1,000 for the Levine Senior Center.  Plans are being made to have a similar activity before year-end. Continue reading »

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Information needed for 2009-2010 CMS transportation scheduling

May 182009
 

Parents or guardians of CMS students who are eligible for transportation are being asked to provide any changes or make requests to their child’s transportation services for the 2009-2010 school year between May 18 and June 13. Continue reading »

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Butler softball’s Courtney Moore signs with college

May 182009
 

Courtney MooreCourtney Moore, a Butler High School senior, will play softball next year with Stanly Community College. She is pictured here with Coaches Brian Cottom, Ray McCrodden, and Barry Eberhardt after signing her letter of intent last week.

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Suspect arrested in Carmel Baptist Church break in

May 152009
 

getimagefromdbbyWilliam Jared Harrison, 21, of 1409 Ashstead Lane, of Matthews, has been arrested following an incident at Carmel Baptist Church in Matthews. Around 2 am Friday morning Matthews Police Officers responded to an alarm at the church facility. Once they arrived they were able to apprehend Harrison.

He has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and additional charges are pending. Harrison has a lengthy criminal history. The church was broken into on Wednesday night as well. Electronics were stolen including flat screen televisions. Harrison is also a suspect in this break-in. Continue reading »

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 May 15, 2009  Posted by at 12:09 pm Matthews, Police 1 Response »

Mint Hill receives pedestrian/bicycle grant from state

May 142009
 

Red bike Blue bikeMint Hill was one of 12 municipalities in North Carolina awarded a bicycle and pedestrian planning grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The state DOT awarded the grants at its May 7 meeting in Raleigh. Deputy Town Manager Lee Bailey said the grant will allow the town to develop pedestrian and bike paths.

“This is next step after the Comprehensive Transportation Plan,” Bailey said. “This gets down to a deeper level where we begin to determine where and when they will be built.”

The state estimated the town would need $45,000 based on population. The state covers 70 percent, which is $31,500, while the town matches the grant with 30 percent. Continue reading »

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This week’s Mint Hill Times

May 142009
 

Don’t have a copy of this week’s Mint Hill Times? Subscribe here or find a location in Mint Hill to grab one. Here’s what you’ll read:

• CMS staff recommended its boundary map for the new Mint Hill high school. Some members of the Board of Education, as well as Mint Hill area parents, were not too happy with it.

• Mint Hill town staff are working on putting a dog park in Mint Hill. It will be located on 2.5 acres adjacent to the site of the town’s cell tower.

• The Plant Lady, Joyce Lavene, discusses her and husband Jim’s new Peggy Lee mystery.
• Mint Hill Arts held a student art contest and you won’t believe how talented these young artists are. Christopher Pariano won first place for a portrait of a woman in a black dress.
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CMS to eliminate 60 campus security positions

May 142009
 

On Wednesday, May 12, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools staff notified its campus security associates that 60 of their positions have been eliminated in the 2009-2010 budget. Instead of having 177 campus security associates next year, the district will employ 119 (two positions were added for the middle schools that are opening next year). All of the campus security associates will be required to reapply for their jobs and 119 applicants will be chosen to fill the budgeted positions. Continue reading »

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 May 14, 2009  Posted by at 1:31 pm Schools No Responses »

Matthews budget decreases by 2.6 percent

May 122009
 

The Matthews Board of Commissioners received the proposed Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget from Town Manager Hazen Blodgett during its regularly scheduled meeting. This budget focuses on maintaining current services for citizens during this economic recession.

The proposed budget for the town would be $17,958,317. This is $468,310 less or a 2.6 percent decrease from the 2008-09 budget. There are no proposed tax or fee increases in the budget. The current tax rate will remain at .3325 cents per $100 valuation. “This is a difficult time for everyone,” Blodgett said. Continue reading »

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New flag donated to Levine Senior Center

May 122009
 

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The Woodmen of the World of Matthews recently donated an American Flag to the Levine Senior Center during the three anniversary celebration of the center March 28. In the above picture, Fred Amann of Woodman of the World raises the flag as Leon Levine, Sandra Amann and Dahn Jenkins, executive director of the senior center, look on. Continue reading »

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Queens Grant Community Charter School hosts art show

May 122009
 

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Queens Grant held its first ever art show for grades K-11 last Friday night. In the picture above, Queens Grant High School art teacher Sabryah Alghrary stands surrounded by students (l-r) Augusta Newton, Matt Evangelisto, Zack Joyner and Anna Sawyer at the art show.  Behind them are pieces created by Queens Grant High School students. In the photo below, art teachers Sabryah Alghrary, Toni Thomas and Dana Peele pose together. Photos courtesy of Leslie Southerland.

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Northeast Middle ready for end of year bash!

May 122009
 

Northeast Middle students, parents and staff are getting ready for the End-of-Grade (EOG) tests with their third annual Backyard Bash. Families will visit math and reading stations, where they can learn about EOG test-taking strategies, as well as practice test questions. Refreshments will be served. Last year more than 150 families were in attendance. The event will be held on Thursday, May 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Girl Scouts donate cookie money to charitable organizations

May 112009
 

Junior Girl Scout Troop #245, consisting of twenty 4th and 5th grade girls from Covenant Day School, has donated all profits from their annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale to The Animal Adoption League of Greater Carolinas and Alexander Youth Network. The troop presented a check in the amount of $200 to each organization during their weekly school Chapel service. Continue reading »

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