The Mint Hill Times

More CMS schools make AYP for 2008-2009

Jul 212009

Preliminary results show that more than 100 schools made Adequate Yearly Progress in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during the 2008-2009 year. But district officials cautioned that changes in state rules this year may have allowed many schools to clear the bar, and those gains could disappear next year.
The state’s preliminary calculation, based on end-of-year testing and other school measurements, showed that 111 of 163 schools measured at CMS made Adequate Yearly Progress as defined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The new rules that helped many schools clear the bar this year will not have the same impact on next year’s results, and the CMS superintendent said that this year’s results should be read in full context. Schools from this area: Continue reading »

July 21, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 1:23 pm Schools No Responses »

Mint Hill Grill and Deli Hosts School Tools 2009 Collection Site

Jul 202009

The Mint Hill Grill and Deli will serve as the central Mint Hill collection site for School Tools 2009, the eighth annual campaign to collect new school supplies for students in the Charlotte region, August 1 – 31. There are more than 80,000 students living in poverty in the Charlotte region and many of these students will show up on the first day of school empty handed.

“We encourage everyone to stop by and help us fill up the boxes for this worthwhile project,” said Tom Daly, co-owner and general manager of the restaurant. “Our Mint Hill citizens have come out in broad support for School Tools the past six years, and we expect that our boxes will be full well before the end of the official campaign.” The collection boxes are located just inside the restaurant. Continue reading »

July 20, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 5:13 pm Good deeds No Responses »

Myrick: “If American’s aren’t going to have a choice on health care after this, neither should we

Jul 202009

US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) will offer an amendment next week to the health care reform bill currently being marked-up in the Energy and Commerce Committee.

The amendment will require the President, Vice President and all Members of Congress to enroll to in the public health care plan created by HR 3200, the America’s Affordable Health Choice Act. Rep. Myrick will offer this amendment with Reps. Roy Blunt, Phil Gingrey and Lee Terry. Continue reading »

July 20, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 11:25 am Washington 1 Response »

Matthews seeks input from public with town survey

Jul 172009

How do you describe the Town of Matthews to your coworkers, family, and friends? Why do you live here or operate your business in the Town?

The Town has launched an initiative to answer these questions and is asking the community to help. The Town has an online survey which will aid in this process. To access the survey go to www.matthewsnc.com. Please fill out the survey by July 31.

“We are striving to find out what makes us a great Town and what do we need to improve upon,” said Communications Director Annette Privette Keller “From this research we will develop our brand – a communications and marketing plan in order to recruit and retain businesses and jobs.”

Brands are used to develop a logo and key message points for the Town. By using a brand consistently, it incorporates messages in all Town departments, activities, and signage. “Our brand is our calling card. It is a way of succinctly articulating our message and what we are all about,” continued Keller. “The brand will be used in the promotion of the Town and in its marketing efforts as we work to recruit businesses and retain businesses in the Town. A branding Initiative also gives citizens a way to demonstrate their support and love of their town even if it is as simple as buying a t-shirt with the brand on it.”

Contact Annette Privette Keller, Matthews Communications Director at 704-847-4411 ext. 230 if you have any questions.

July 17, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 2:19 pm Matthews No Responses »

Teens could win cash prize in Public Library’s first teen talent competition

Jul 162009

Take The Stage, the Public Library’s first talent competition for teens, is on a quest to find talented 12-18 year-olds. Teens that can sing, dance, or perform spoken word are needed to share their flair with the community. A $100 prize awaits the winner of the grand finale, set for August 8 at 2 p.m. at ImaginOn. Grand finale participants will also have the chance to meet Power 98 D.J. Jeanine Davis, who will host the event. The following libraries will hold first-round auditions for Take The Stage:

7/13, 6 p.m., South County Regional
7/21, 3:30 p.m., North County Regional
7/23, 3:30 p.m., University City Regional
7/27, 4 p.m., Freedom Regional
7/30, 6 p.m., Independence Regional

To register, interested teens should visit www.libraryloft.org to view contest rules and to complete a registration form.

July 16, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 1:32 pm Arts No Responses »

Suspect sought in Matthews theft

Jul 162009

qs5 Matthews Police are seeking a suspect in an auto break-in at Quantum Security, located off Independence Boulevard. A suspect broke into a company van and stole a number of cordless power tools. Security cameras at the site were able to capture photos of the suspect. Continue reading »

July 16, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 12:45 pm Matthews, Police No Responses »

Back-to-school hotline to open July 20

Jul 162009

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will open the back-to-school information hotline (980-343-5335) on Monday, July 20. Customer-service representatives will answer questions from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday (CMS is on a four-day work week through Aug. 13). On Monday, Aug. 17, the information hotline will begin operating Monday through Friday through Sept. 4. The operating hours will remain the same. The media is invited to visit the information hotline center (1609 Alleghany St.) for interviews and photo opportunities on July 20 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
The information hotline provides parents and families with information on student assignment and enrollment, child-nutrition services and bell schedules. This year, 22 customer-service representatives will provide information in English or Spanish. Nearly 25,000 calls were answered from the hotline and nearly 1,000 e-mails were answered last year.
Families can also visit the Family Application Center (700 Marsh Road) to obtain student-assignment and enrollment information or on the CMS Web site, www.cms.k12.nc.us.

July 16, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 12:40 pm Schools No Responses »

Gov. Perdue announces North Carolina in line to receive $8.8 million to help citizens buy energy-efficient appliances

Jul 152009

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina is in line to receive $8.8 million in federal funds to help homeowners purchase energy-efficient appliances, from furnaces and room air conditioners to refrigerators and dishwashers. The money for ENERGY STAR rated appliances would be distributed through a program to be developed by the Energy Office along with the N.C. Office of Economic Recovery and Investment.

The funds are part of nearly $300 million from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act being distributed nationwide by the U.S. Department of Energy. Continue reading »

July 15, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 11:39 am No Responses »

CMS notes: Registering for school, Merit Scholars, and surplus auction

Jul 142009

Still haven’t registered your child for school? It’s not too late. Also, CMS announced its Merit Scholars for this year–none from Butler or Independence, however. Finally, CMS’ surplus auction ends this Friday. Better hurry if you want some deals. Continue reading »

July 14, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 12:53 pm Schools 1 Response »

Gamble with the NC Lottery for a chance to do some real gambling in Vegas

Jul 132009

unknown Flop, turn and river—NCEL players can now try their hand and get a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas. The World Series of Poker along with two other scratch-off games—5 Times Lucky and Easy 10—will be in stores starting Tuesday, July 14.

The World Series of Poker is a $5 scratch-off game with three 2nd chance drawings featuring a grand prize in each drawing of one World Series of Poker trip package for two to Las Vegas. The trips include four nights and five days deluxe hotel accommodations; roundtrip airfare; $500 spending money; and one seat at the 2010 World Series of Poker main event. Continue reading »

July 13, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 2:15 pm Raleigh No Responses »

The Four Mile Creek Greenway soon to be a reality

Jul 132009

The Four Mile Creek Greenway will soon be a reality in Matthews following approval of a unique financial agreement between the Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County.

“We want to extend our appreciation to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners for agreeing to this unique financial partnership. By cooperatively working together the people of Matthews and Mecklenburg County will soon be able to enjoy a greenway while capitalizing on a favorable building climate. It is a win-win for all of us,” said Matthews Mayor Lee Myers. Continue reading »

July 13, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 12:04 pm Matthews 1 Response »

Homeschooled children benefit from kitchen table wisdom

Jul 132009

by foreversouls

Nationwide, 1.5 million schoolchildren are acquiring their own kind of kitchen table wisdom. Federal data show a record number of American children have joined the ranks of the homeschooled, foregoing bus rides and backpacks for an unencumbered amble down the stairs.

As they study English literature and math algorithms at the kitchen table, these children are proof positive of the richness of educational freedom. The latest numbers — from spring 2007 — were published this June in the U.S. Department of Educations annual report, The Condition of Education. The data reveal a marked shift in the way American children are educated: between 1999 and 2007, homeschooled students nearly doubled in number.

In North Carolina, homeschooling has grown even faster. State figures show the number of homeschooled students more than tripled between 1999 and 2007-08. Continue reading »

July 13, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 12:00 pm Schools No Responses »

More than 1,300 charged in ‘Booze it & Lose it’ campaign

Jul 102009

by James Willamor

Gov. Bev Perdue announced that state and local law enforcement officers cited 1,340 motorists for driving while impaired during the “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign, which ran June 29-July 5. A total of 53,614 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide.

“Thanks to law enforcement officers’ continued dedication to removing impaired drivers from our roads, more families were able to enjoy the Independence Day holiday together,” Perdue said.

During the Governor’s Highway Safety Program campaign, officers statewide conducted more than 4,800 sobriety checkpoints and dedicated patrols. Counties with the highest number of DWI citations included: Mecklenburg (93), New Hanover (75) and Wake (66).

Officers also issued 4,881 safety belt and 729 child passenger safety violations, 15,293 speeding violations and 745 drug charges. In addition, they apprehended 285 fugitives from justice and recovered 45 stolen vehicles.

For county-by-county citation totals, visit the GHSP Web site, www.ncdot.org/programs/ghsp/news.

July 10, 2009 Posted by Tim Long at 11:08 am Police No Responses »

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