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STALLINGS – Epcon Communities CEO Phil Frankhauser told 100-plus stakeholders gathered Nov. 15 for the groundbreaking of The Courtyards on Lawyers Road that they were witnessing the birth of a new community. The ceremonial start of construction of the new 55-and-older active adult community featured a hot-air balloon, DJ and catered lunch.

Rain didn’t disrupt the event. In fact, it fit the storyline. Gay Colvin, new home sales consultant with Epcon Communities, said it’s good luck to build in the rain. “Rain symbolizes fertility,” Colvin said “It see HOUSING, Page 6A

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WAXHAW – With the changes happening in Waxhaw, including shifts in leadership, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte expressed some concern to town leaders as it continues developing the Hall Family YMCA. Steve Bowers, executive director of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, updated town commissioners Nov. 12 on his organization's progress toward opening the first phase of a Waxhaw branch by the end of 2022. He specifically mentioned concern regarding Waxhaw's transition in terms of hiring a new town manager. The branch's provisional board is looking at all potential partners to raise money and finance the construction, Bowers said. The board is focused on identifying who they can collaborate with moving forward. “This is a barn-raising,” Bowers said. “It requires our collaborators and partners to be part of that and be flexible as we work through that. And we plan totally to reciprocate to the needs of the community also as we get to that place. But there is a little uncertainty because we’ve had a close relationship with the town and we hope that it continues over this changeover and time period.” Bowers said the YMCA of Greater Charlotte knows that more can be done if there are more partners involved with the work. Mayor Stephen Maher asked how the partnering process is going so far. Bowers said it is going well and people have been very receptive. “People seem really, genuinely excited to work with us and likewise,”

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WAXHAW – Neil Gimon opened The DreamChaser’s Brewery three and a half years ago after he had brewed beer in his home for 25 years. With an underserved population in Waxhaw, a growing zip code and a high-income area, he thought opening a brewery would be a good opportunity. Gimon said the location provides a convenient alternative to the Uptown Charlotte breweries for Waxhaw and Union County residents. “There are some great breweries Uptown,” Gimon said. “But do you want to get in the car, pay the babysitter a whole bunch of money, drive out there, try to find parking, park, maybe hit one or two brew-

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Waxhaw Lions partner with school on project WAXHAW – The Waxhaw Lions Club partnered with Indian Land High School students and PTSO members to collect two used hearing aids and 75 pairs of eyeglasses, as well as sort hundreds of previously collected pairs of eyeglasses. The items were sent to refurbishing centers where they are distributed to people around the world. The glasses were collected in donation boxes placed at Dance U in Fort Mill, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Indian Land and the school office starting in September. On Nov. 6, 10 adults and 15 students of the Exceptional Student program traveled to Camp Dogwood to sort the glasses. Owned and operated by the North Carolina Lions, Camp Dogwood is designed for the enjoyment of vision-impaired persons so they can participate safely in fun summer activities, such as boating, fishing, swimming and yard games. Email waxhaw.lion@gmail.com to learn more.

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CHARLOTTE – Taylor Morrison has started construction at Pinnacle at Wesley Chapel, the homebuilder’s first 55-plus community in the Charlotte region. Located near the intersection of Weddington and Potter roads in Wesley Chapel, Pinnacle at Wesley Chapel will feature 60 ranchstyle homes starting in the mid-$300,000s. Resident amenities include a community house with wrap-around covered porch, fitness/yoga center, outdoor recreation and entertainment area with fire pit, covered bocce court, dog park and seating areas throughout the community. “Taylor Morrison is a true innovator in crafting floorplans that are uniquely suited for the 55-plus homebuyer,” said Kevin Granelli, Charlotte division president. “We are thrilled to be underway with Pinnacle at Wesley Chapel, which offers an incredible location to complement its low-maintenance lifestyle and resident amenities.” The ranch homes will start at 1,820 square feet with optional second floors. The open-concept plans include expansive owner suites, luxurious owner baths, designer kitchens with beautiful cabinetry and creative flex rooms. Each home also comes with an attached two-car garage.

ReUnion Chorus performs free concert WINGATE – The Council on Aging in Union County and Wingate University’s Department of Music has partnered to form a chorus comprised of families with memory loss, music students and volunteers who gather to delight in the beauty of singing. “Music is so important to the millions living with Alzheimer’s and dementia due to the emotional and behavioral benefits.” said Amanda Thomas, family caregiver support

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specialist at Council on Aging. “Musical memories are left undamaged by the disease and The Reunion Chorus ignites memories in our participants with dementia.” The ReUnion Chorus members have met weekly for two months to practice singing songs that the participants are familiar with and have sung their whole lives. The ReUnion Chorus performed a free concert Nov. 17 at Wingate University. “This chorus is much more than just a group that gathers to sing,” said Andrew Friend, executive director of the Council on Aging. “The family caregivers have become friends that are able to support each other in their journey of caring for their loved-ones” The project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Union County Community Arts Council. Call 704-292-1797 for details.

Union County Community Foundation awards grants to 23 organizations MONROE – The Union County Community Foundation issued nearly $90,000 in grants to 23 local nonprofits. The awards were made through the foundation's annual competitive grant program. Through these grants, the foundation works with organizations to increase stability and opportunity for individuals and families in Union County. Highlights of grants include: • HealthQuest received a grant to buy medications for uninsured residents in Union County. • Union County Community Arts Council received a grant for its arts education grant program. • Wingate University of Union County received a grant for its community garden and nutrition education program. Others receiving grants included Arc of Union/Cabarrus, Autism Society of North Carolina, Bridge to Recovery, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Community Health Services of Union County, Council on Aging in Union County, HOPE for the Christmas Bureau of Union County, Horse N Around Therapeutic Riding Center, Mephibosheth Farms Angelic Riders, Operation Reach-Out, Reach Out and Read Carolinas, Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Special Olympics North Carolina, The Salvation Army, Turning Point, Union County Education Foundation, Union County Playmakers, Union Symphony Society and YWCA Central Carolinas. The foundation has awarded $272,479 over the last three years.

UCPS launches live streaming platform for athletics MONROE – Union County Public Schools has launched a live streaming service for athletics. Live streaming cameras have been installed in the stadiums and gyms at 10 high schools to capture football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and wrestling games. Annual subscriptions purchased from www. ucpsathletics.com gives 30% back to Union County Public Schools to help grow and enhance athletic programs this year. “Union County Public Schools is thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the Scott Clark Auto Group and National Amateur Sports to bring live streaming to our district,” said Nelson Garner, director of athletics. “UCPS continues to have unparalleled athletic success across the state, and this technology allows us to lead the way into the digital era of high school sports broadcasting.” Visit www.ucpsathletics.com for details.

MOD Pizza event aims to help fight local hunger INDIAN TRAIL – Common Heart will be the beneficiary of donations from the “Spreading MODness” campaign Nov. 18 to 22 at local MOD pizza locations. A portion of every pizza sold during this time will be donated to help feed neighbors in need. All customers need to do is buy a pizza during this time period and a portion of their pizza purchase will be donated. Participating MOD locations are Indian Trail (6720 Old Monroe Road), Matthews (10420 E. Independence Blvd., suite 880) and Ballantyne (15127 Ballancroft Parkway, suite 100).

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phen Maher said. “I think that’s a true mark of an excellent town attorney and I appreciate everything that you’ve done.” Buckley said it has been an honor to serve the town for the past year and a half. He looks forward to continuing to serve and thanked the board for making his position “something of a more permanent nature, at least in the contractual period.”

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With Common Heart’s mission to create a “small revolution of kindness,” while feeding the hungry, the nonprofit was the perfect fit as MOD’s local outreach partner for this event, said Matt Jamison, marketing manager for the restaurant group. “Spreading MODness is an integral piece of MOD Pizza that gives us the opportunity to help others while doing what we do best – making pizzas,” he said. Common Heart feeds about 3,000 people each month and has the largest food pantry operation in Union County. Volunteers and staff come together to run three weekly food pantries and four mobile food pantries. Last year, Common Heart also added a special senior box program providing extras for about 75 low-income seniors once a month.

Operation Christmas Child announces drop-off locations CHARLOTTE – Area families, churches and groups are transforming empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child. The Samaritan's Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God's love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. Charlotte-area residents hope to collect over 33,000 gifts to contribute to the global goal of reaching 11 million children. The community can drop off shoeboxes at select locations from Nov. 18 to 25 during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week. Drop-off locations include: • Image Church (4017 Weddington Road, Matthews): 2-6 p.m. Nov. 18-22 & 25; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23; 1-4 p.m. Nov. 24. • Weddington United Methodist Church (13901 Providence Road, Matthews): 2-6 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 21-22, 24-25; 2-5 p.m. Nov. 20; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23.• Charlotte Processing Center (7100 Forest Point Blvd., Charlotte): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18-22; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23; 1-5 p.m. Nov. 24

Donate your coats in Weddington WEDDINGTON – The Weddington community is collecting coats for Union County families in need. Drop-off locations are at Weddington Town Hall (1924 Weddington Road), Weddington Fitness & Community Center (5207 Weddington Road) and Weddington Swim & Racquet Club (4315 Weddington Matthews Road).

Union Academy to participate in Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade MONROE – The Union Academy Marching Cardinals Band will perform in the 2019 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. The UA Marching Cardinals Band was formed in 2014. It has grown each year and includes 60 students. This year, they placed first in class AAA at the Mustang Classic hosted by East Rowan High School. Under the direction of Spencer Hinson, 44 members of this year’s band will perform marches from the five U.S. military branches from the collection “Main Street America.” Only 10 high school bands are invited to participate nationally. It is available in 80 million homes, and more than 300,000 people will line the streets to watch. The parade can be seen locally at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 on WGN-TV. Visit www.chicagothanksgivingparade. com/ for details.

Common Heart opens literacy center MONROE– Common Heart Literacy Volunteers opened a headquarters at 115 Henderson St. for a new outreach program to promote adult literacy in Union County. After the closing of the Literacy Council of Union County this summer, Common Heart staff and volunteers joined with the council’s remaining and former volunteers, tutors, community partners and others to relaunch the mission of adult literacy. The office and computer learning lab, staffed by volunteers, will be open for students and tutors on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. “Volunteers are a key part of our strategy,” said Keith Adams, executive director of Common Heart. “Since Common Heart started over 13 years ago, our focus has been to empower local neighbors to serve others

and promote a small revolution of kindness.” If you know an adult who wants to improve their English reading and/or writing skills have them call the literacy office at 704-993-6931. Literacy Volunteers also serve those wishing to learn English. Email LiteracyVolunteers@CommonHeart.org or call Common Heart at 704-218-9060 and ask for Keith Adams to become involved. Visit www.CommonHeart. org for details.

Arts council awards grassroots grants to groups MONROE – Eight arts groups have received over $28,000 in funding from the Union County Community Arts Council's Grassroots Arts Grant program. The board awarded grants to the Union Symphony Society, Union County Playmakers, The Storefront Theater, Inherit the Land film documentary, Dance Chance, United Voices of North Carolina, Council on Aging and the Marshville Museum and Cultural Center. “These grants are key to the continued accomplishments of these deserving arts groups,” Executive Director Barbara Faulk said. “It is important that the arts council support the arts throughout our area by providing funding and other resources so that Union County’s quality of life can continue to thrive.” A program of the NC Department of Cultural Resources Grassroots Arts Program, grants have been offered by the Union County Community Arts Council since 1987. Grant applications are available each spring to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. A panel of community members reviewed applications and made a recommendation to the board of directors. Visit www.unionarts.org for details.

Fair Districts NC explains gerrymandering at forums MONROE – Fair Districts NC and the NC Council of Churches are organizing community forums across the state to inform voters on what gerrymandering is and why we must end it before the next redistricting. The next local forum will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Union County Public Library, 316 E. Windsor St. Members of the Fair Districts NC coalition include: The League of Women Voters of North Carolina, The North Carolina Council of Churches, The North Carolina NAACP, The Libertarian Party of North Carolina, and Church Women United.

GriefShare seminar offers tips for surviving the holidays after loss WEDDINGTON – People facing the holidays after a loved one’s death can get help through GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays. The free seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 24 at All Saints Anglican Church, 5328 Hemby Road. The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and others who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. Topics include dealing with emotions, what to do about traditions, how to survive social events and where to find comfort and strength. Those who attend will receive a survival guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas and exercises for daily help through the holiday season. Call All Saints Anglican Church at 704-246-8023 or visit www.allsaintsweddington.org or www.griefshare.org for details.

Aging expert speaks to Union County Senior Dems WAXHAW – The Union County Senior Democrats will host a special presentation concerning the implications of the Older American’s Act from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5. Linda Miller, aging program director for the Centralina Area Agency on Aging, will give a brief demographic review about growth in the older adult population and what that means. Miller will describe how her agency helps provide services to seniors in the region. She will discuss other issues for older adults, such as nutrition, caregiving and employment. Union County Senior Democrats is a chapter of the North Carolina Democrats. It fosters the ideals and principles of the Democrat Party, empowering seniors by educating them on political and voter issues. UCSD regularly meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Atrium Emergency Hospital Waxhaw Community Room, 2700 Providence Road. S., Waxhaw, except for twice yearly evening meetings. Visit www.ncunioncountydemocrats.com for details.

Union County commissioners voted 4-1 (with Richard Helms opposing) to approve the project, which spurred an online petition to reject the rezoning signed by over 1,200 people and a 4-3 recommendation by the planning board to deny the project. Photo courtesy of Union County

Readers respond: Potter Road 55-and-older project draws jeers When we shared on Facebook news of county commissioners rezoning 291 acres to allow Kolter Homes to develop a Cresswind community of up to 615 homes, our followers jeered the decision. Here are some of the 51 comments from the post, which can be found on our Facebook pages (@ ucweekly.com). It's a total scam that these developers have been using to deceive local residents into believing that these developments will not contain school-age children. That claim is simply NOT TRUE. The developer's own petition stated that it was going by "the definition of 'Housing for Older Persons,' as defined by the Federal Housing Administration and the North Carolina Fair Housing Act." Here is a link to some Q&A's about that definition right on the FHA's website: https://www.hud. gov/sites/documents/DOC_7769. PDF Most importantly, only 80% of the houses must be inhabited by at least ONE resident 55 and older. First, that means that 20% – or around 130 houses - may be occupied by regular big young families with lots of kids to overload our schools. Second, a family with one 55-year-old resident is PERFECTLY likely to have school-age children. In fact, in the Q&A's, it emphasizes that the community must allow children but can simply “restrict families with children from benefits of the community, or otherwise treat family households differently than senior households.” Maybe the kids can't use the pool when it is designated for senior activities, for example. The bottom line is, this massive bloated development will contain LOTS of children – probably hundreds – and will definitely overload the schools it is assigned to (part of the report from UCPS pointed out that Weddington Middle School is already at 99% capacity). The county commissioners who voted to saddle the residents and taxpayers of Union County with

this abomination either didn't understand that or, more likely, didn't care. Developers' massive profits MUST be assured. – Rick Becker We need better roads, not more housing! With 12% voter turn out in this area you will never get the good ole boys out of these positions. It is time for people to show up or quit complaining when this happens! – Barbara Kiger Menzel Until everyone votes those good ol’ boys outta office, this is what we will continue to get. – Kelly Stegall With only 5 county commissioners, and no district representation, most of the decisions about what happens in UC are made by 3 people... I truly think Union County would benefit from district representation and a larger and more diverse board of county commissioner – Amelie Schoel Oh my god, union county needs to stop building, schools, roads, hospitals, police, fire, cant keep up now. – Suzette Cable More people, more traffic and no infrastructure to support any of it. – Stephanie Mills Appalling. Hey, western Union County...aren't you glad you voted for Rape, Rushing, and Simpson in 2018? – Rick Becker R u kidding me?? This insanity has to stop... At least slow down – Nicole Moore Johnson More traffic more people just what we need. – MikeNicole Helms What about the schools that will have to accommodate? What in the world. – Jan Luther Little But Cresswind does not impact our schools bc it’s 55 and older community. – Mian Rex Crazy. Just what Union County needs .. More developments.. – Gaile Griffin

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The first round of the NCHSAA playoffs went as expected, as I predicted all 11 games on tap correctly last week. This week, we’re down to just four regional games remaining, but below is a look at each and which teams we see moving on. NCHSAA 3-AA Playoffs: No. 8 Parkland (8-3) at No. 1 Weddington (12-0) The Warriors have been unrelenting in their title defense this season, taking on all comers including beating overmatched South Iredell 35-0 in the opening round last week. There aren’t many things the Warriors aren’t doing right to this point, as both sides of the ball are playing lights out. In fact, both the 43.0 points per game the team is averaging on offense and the 5.6 points per game they allow defensively are by far school records for a program that has turned into a power with an 86-13 record over the past seven seasons. However, coach Andy Capone has come in and made a difference with his 27-1 coaching mark that includes many school records. Parkland comes in having won six of their past seven games, although they had to squeak past Mount Tabor (6-0 win) during the regular season and Alexander Central (38-34) last week in the opening round of the playoffs. Quarterback Camian Shell has a lot of weapons, including Chris Jones and Chase Rorie, at his disposal, but the Warriors will likely be too much. Winner: Weddington NCHSAA 3-A Playoffs: No. 5 Charlotte Catholic (8-3) at No. 4 Huss (9-2) The Cougars are rounding into form at the right time as they’ve won six straight after beating Forestvie last week. Paul Neel cracked the 200-yard mark on the ground and scored three times while Jimmy Brewer added 111 yards and a touchdown. The running game is how the Cougars like to win games this time of year, and they do it about as well as anyone. The passing game is still a concern, though. Neel had one catch for 16 yards and was their leading receiver, which isn’t good. On the season, they average about 50 passing yards per game and complete less than half their throws. The Cougars have thrown for seven scores, but also have thrown nine interceptions, which will have to get tested soon. Huss comes in winners of four straight during which they’ve allowed an average of seven points per game with two shutouts. Like the Cougars, Huss loves to run the ball and averages about 200 yards per game.

Quarterback Zo Wallace has thrown for 1,500 yards as well. Lastly, Huss running back Lamagea McDowell, the team’s leading rusher, would love to knock his old school out of the playoffs. Winner: Charlotte Catholic

NCHSAA 4-A Playoffs: No. 9 Porter Ridge (7-5) at No. 1 Grimsley (10-1) The Pirates delivered on their most telling barometer for wins and losses when they again went over 200 yards on the ground, which seems to almost always result in a win. Brandon Perry carried the ball 30 times for 129 yards and three touchdowns to lead the way, but senior quarterback Mason Cox was more than efficient and turnover free while Andrew McClintock hauled in a 59yard reception. Senior Davidson Carroll had 14 tackles to lead a spirited defense, but they’ll need to be extra good this week against Grimsely, the top seed in the West. Grimsley hasn’t scored less than 21 points in a game all season, and has gone over 50 in two of their past four games, all of which they won. Seniors Quan Nora (214 carries, 1,557 yards and 221 TDs) and Christofer Zellous (144 carries, 1,330 yards and 17 TDs) form a nasty 1-2 punch in the run game while Zellous doubles as the quarterback and has thrown for 1,215 yards and 19 touchdowns. He’s a tough cover to say the least. The Pirates will have to slow the game down on offense and get a few turnovers to prevail here. Winner: Grimsley NCHSAA 4-AA Playoffs: No. 5 Ardrey Kell (11-1) at No. 4 Myers Park (11-0) The Knights played just their third game of the season that was decided within 10 points when they took down Independence 25-17 last week. Ardrey Kell has won 11 straight since an opening-week loss to unbeaten Weddington, and they’re getting it done in a variety of ways. Quarterback Jared Joseph has turned himself into a star this season, and steady performers Cedric Gray and Michael Hetzel have done their part to power the Knights offense. This week will be a different animal with a rested and talented Myers Park team hosting the Knights. The Mustang offense has been explosive and high-scoring while the defense is on pace to potentially set school scoring records. With Richmond County possibly looming over the winner of this one, the Mustangs better not be looking ahead, but coach Scott Chadwick wouldn’t allow that to happen with the program he’s helped turn into a dynasty. Winner: Myers Park

Weddington had 14 students sign their National Letters of Intent at a ceremony last week including lacrosse, soccer, volleyball and baseball stars. Courtesy of Weddington athletics

Celebrating the newest signees by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

Many area schools celebrated their student-athletes last week with National Signing Day, a bi-annual event where kids make their college decisions official. Some of the athletes are from sports you may know, but there are several gymnasts and equestrians sprinkled in with the baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football players. Below is a school-byschool compilation of who signed where and which sport they plan on pursuing at the next level. CATA: Madison Vinicombe, softball, Limestone; Desiree Bain, softball, Limestone; Maddie McBride, softball, Tusculum. Charlotte Catholic: Dane Bertolina, basketball, Appalachian State University; Alexander Campbell, golf, Richmond; Jeffrey Daniels, lacrosse, LeesMcRae; Victoria Dichak, swimming, Towson; John Fahey, golf, Wofford; Michael Fey, soccer, Air Force; John Gehrig, swimming, Bucknell; Jack Heath, golf, San Diego State; Gregory Ix, lacrosse, Sewanee; Rose Kenny, tennis, Villanova; John Meehan II, swimming, California Berkeley; Abigail Parks, swimming, UNC-Asheville; Alina Stout, swimming, Vanderbilt Marvin Ridge: Ally Bigham, softball, Sam-

Cuthberston had four student-athletes sign including (from left) Lillian Anderson, basketball, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Annalise Furr, track and field, UNC-Wilmington; Sydney Levins, volleyball, Franklin & Marshall University; and Antonia Tsoukalas, soccer, High Point. Courtesy of Cuthbertson athletics

ford; Logan Boggs, soccer, Kentucky; Isabel Crandall, track and field, U.S. Military Academy; Alicia Davis, volleyball, Winthropz: Laura Ferko, lacrosse, Radford; Lauren Huffstetler, soccer, Navy; Max Hyman, baseball, Catawba: Cameron Joffe, soccer, Rockhurst University; Kyle McKernan, baseball, Furman; Braelyn Pippin, golf, Carson-Newman; Boyd Poelke, swimming, North Carolina; Hannah Ruthberg, gymnastics, Ball State; Sean Seale, baseball, Walters State Community College; Jeffrey Thompson, track and field, Wingate Metrolina Christian: Maggie Miller, soccer, Furman; Karsten Shields, golf, Wingate; Cassidy Stuart, gymnastics, Towson Porter Ridge: Makayla Cuthbertson, softball, Coker; Mason Gore, lacrosse, Anderson; Wes Turley, baseball, Coker; Nicole

Cristy, soccer, Wingate Sun Valley: Ryan Gundersen, lacrosse, Anderson; Caroline Aycock, soccer, South Carolina-Aiken; Nate Nygaard, baseball, Wingate; Corey Avant, baseball, Wingate; Katie Pressley, volleyball, UNC-Pembroke; Caelyn Murphy, volleyball, Brevard Weddington: Dusty Mercer, baseball, Virginia Tech; Ethan Zulueta, baseball, Washington & Lee; Hailey Pendelton, golf, UNC-Asheville; Rose Casali, gymnastics, Denver; Colby Barsz, lacrosse, Towson; Anthony Todaro, lacrosse, Binghamton; Kelly Burns, lacrosse, Furman; Meryl Johnson, lacrosse, Michigan; Flynn Murphy, lacrosse, Arizona State; Blaine Randolph, lacrosse, Mercer; Faith Adams, soccer, Wake Forest; Gretchen Lingo, soccer, Bridgewater; Alex Odle, soccer, Lehigh; Ainsley Yanz, volleyball, Louisiana Tech

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bring your family and have a good time?” Gimon prides himself on the brewery being family-friendly, chuckling as he called it “almost too family-friendly.” He said many families come to the brewery after soccer games over the weekend. Children get ice cream next door, while their parents order a beer or two. Gimon also said the family-friendly vibe of the brewery makes it feel very safe. He said many women come into the brewery alone without fear, which he has not seen in many other places. Every Friday, food trucks line the streets outside of the brewery, allowing people to enjoy a meal while they drink their beer. DreamChaser’s serves wine in addition to a wide variety of award-winning beers on tap, from sours to IPAs and stouts. Each beer has a unique taste, and Gimon said there is something for everyone. Charlotte resident Emily Galyon does not consider herself an avid beer drinker, but said the beers she tried at DreamChaser’s could change her mind. “I’m not usually a big beer drinker,” Galyon said. “But these are really good.” All of the beer is brewed in the brewery’s 10-barrel brewhouse through a long process of mashing grains, extracting sugar water, adding hops, adjusting temperatures, carbonating, taste testing, color testing and more. Gimon said the brewers make 300 gallons of beer at a time. DreamChaser’s also works with three distributors in the Carolinas, allowing locals and non-locals to enjoy their beer.

Bowers said. “And the big piece of this ultimately comes down to the fundraising and the financing of all of this and how we go about doing that. The provisional board is significantly fundraising efforts and how we grow through partnership.” Bowers said provisional boards usually have between six and eight members before expanding to a full advisory board consisting of 12 to 24 people. The YMCA is on track to meet its goal to present a concept plan for the first phase of the project by June 30, 2020. However, Bowers said there may need to be some flexibility in that date if any adaptations take place by then. “We very rarely put together a concepCharlotte resident Nicole Beasley said after trying the beer, she would go out of her way to find it in stores, especially the Yard Breather IPA on tap. Gimon said he was laid off from three corporate job before starting the brewery. Now that he runs DreamChaser’s, he feels much better knowing he is doing something he truly loves. “I love all the aspects of this, from the making of the beer because it’s just so very, very interesting and very cool about the combinations we can go through, to our customers,” Gimon said. “I love going out there and talking to people. Seeing people enjoy our beer is just a really cool thing.” Visit www.DreamChaser’sbrewery.com for details.

In the past, The DreamChaser’s Brewery has hosted food trucks and even events for the dogs. UCW file photos

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have miles of buildings or roadside stops exhibiting people’s work. Harris said barn quilts feature an array of colors, but she prefers one in particular. “Turquoise,” Harris said. “I don’t know why? My colors at home are calm, and turquoise is a calm color. It’s very relaxing.” Monroe resident Kelly Northcutt took a class on barn quilts in October at Peddler’s Paradise and returned in November to make a Christmas gift for her mother. Northcutt was focused on placing tape over one of the four designs she could choose from before filling it in with earth tone colors. The process then involves putting the work beside a fan and using a hairdryer to help solidify the paint before starting all over again. Harris said it takes between three to five hours depending on

tual plan and you look at that and look at the final product and say, ‘that’s what happened.’ That’s the case with most buildings these days as you develop them,” Bowers said. Ben Pinegar, who serves on the board at the Brace Family YMCA in Matthews, will also have a leadership role in the Hall Family YMCA, Bowers added. Pinegar will be responsible for organizing the board and maintaining the relationship between the board and town staff. Another leader who works with the Morrison YMCA will help out with program planning and relationships for programming for the Hall Family YMCA. Additionally, since Atrium Health is a major partner for the YMCA, Bowers said the hospital board is identifying one of its senior leaders to serve on the board for the Waxhaw branch. how detailed the design is, but Northcutt doesn’t mind. “You meet new people you didn’t know,” Northcutt said. “And you come away with a piece of work that you created.” Tourtellot said she offers two to three classes a week with prices ranging between $5 to $25 for lessons for children and $25 to $80 for adults to help cover the costs of supplies. “There is no board and paint brushes or anything a person needs to bring,” she said. “We supply everything … People can make a girls night or morning or whatever they like for it to be.” Tourtellot also mentioned classes accommodate around 30 people. Are you interested? Visit www.peddlersparadisemonroe. com or Tourtellot’s Facebook page for more on about classes. Her email address is beth@peddlersparadisellc.com

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New resident wonders if outof-state custody order is valid Dear Attorney, I just relocated to North Carolina from another state. I have a custody and child support order from my former state. Are the orders good in North Carolina or do I need to get a North Carolina order? How do I enforce the orders or have changes made to them? – Puzzled Parent Dear Puzzled, When a custodial parent moves to North Carolina it is important to bring copies of any custody and child support orders issued by another state. Orders issued by another state are given full faith and credit in North Carolina under the U.S. Constitution and North Carolina’s State Constitution. You do not need to start the custody or child support process again from the beginning. However, before a local court can change any of the terms of the custody or child support orders, the orders must be registered in North Carolina. Custody About Jennifer L. Fleet and child support orders entered in anJennifer L. Fleet, Esq. practices domestic other state are referred to as “foreign or- law and appellate law at Weaver | Budd, Atders.” North Carolina provides a relative- torneys at Law. To schedule a consultation ly simple process for registering foreign with her, please call (704) 841-0760. custody and child support orders. Forms are available on the NCCourts. forcement of an order will require a court gov website which are downloadable and hearing which will be scheduled on the fillable. The forms have easy to follow in- next workday for the court immediately structions which outline all the necessary following the filing of the petition. Following the proper procedure for steps for properly registering a foreign custody and/or support order. The op- registering your custody and/or child support order when you posing party or non-cusfirst arrive in North Cartodial parent will need to receive copies of any Before a local court can olina is the best way to petitions for registration change any of the terms avoid unnecessary delays if you ever need to make filed in North Carolina. of the custody or child Once the foreign order support order, the orders changes to the orders. As always if you have any is registered then you must be registered in questions you should can petition the local North Carolina.” court for modifications • Jennifer Fleet, consult an attorney who regularly practices in the of child custody or child Attorney field of family law. support. Disclaimer: The information contained There is an exception for child custody orders. A child custody order does not in this article is general in nature and not need to be registered before it can be en- to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish forced. North Carolina provides for the an attorney-client relationship between the expedited enforcement of a foreign child reader and Jennifer Fleet or Weaver | Budd, custody order. A request for expedit- Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for ed enforcement is a separate form, also The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbud available at NCCourts.gov. Expedited en- dlaw.com.

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Friction helps couple create artistic tabletops by Lee Noles Contributor

WAXHAW – The line about opposites attracting seems to fit Billie Colley and her husband, Phillip Ingold, perfectly. Colley has a heart-on-her-sleeve personality and likes seeing the big picture. Ingold’s quiet reserve complements his attention to detail. Their artistic ideals also vary. Colley’s abstract pieces find their base in mosaic patterns while Ingold’s impressionistic work springs to life through colored pencils, acrylics and water colors. When it comes to their new business, BBC Enterprises LLC, the contrasting styles blend perfectly as the couple works together to create artistic tabletops that

will be ready for purchase in the near future. “They are artwork,” said Colley who is in the process of getting their portfolio of creations ready. “When you want to show furniture in your home, this is what you need. We want to enrich your surroundings.” The couple met more than 20 years ago in the architecture program at Kingston College near London. Ingold, who is from Greensboro, went to the school through an international exchange program while he attended UNC Charlotte. It was during his stay in England he convinced Colley to return to Charlotte to attend college. They got jobs at architectural firms in the area following their graduation and then started their own construction com-

pany a few years later. Their passion for art, however, remained a focus. The mosaic tabletops, in particular, catch Colley’s interest. Although Colley won’t reveal her technique, she does mention the influence nature has on her color combination. A dreary, cloudy day has Colley leaning toward darker colors. Brighter days bring reds, oranges and yellows. Nature also affects the couple’s artwork through their trips to the mountains of North Carolina. After see COUPLE, Page 2B

After meeting in college Billie Colley (left) and Phillip Ingold are now starting to sell their artwork in a business the couple calls BBC Enterprises, LLC. Photo courtesy of Billie Colley

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

Getting ready for 2020

Find joy at Southern Christmas Show by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

The Charlotte region will take a national stage in August during the 2020 Republican National Convention.

Organizers prep media for Republican National Convention coverage

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CHARLOTTE – In just eight months, 50,000 guests will arrive in Charlotte for the 2020 Republican National Convention. Media outlets will make up roughly one-third of those guests. To prepare media for the event, which will take place from Aug. 24 to 27, the Committee on Arrangements and officials from the media operations department for the RNC recently held a fall media walkthrough for news outlets to get an inside look at the ins and outs of the convention. The walk-through ended with a reception hosted by the Charlotte 2020 Host Committee for members of the media to network while enjoying an evening in Charlotte. More than 400 reporters, anchors, producers, photographers and editors attended the event to plan their coverage strategies for August. Self-guided tours of the Spectrum Center and the Charlotte Convention Center, two primary locations of the convention, provided op-

DAR hands out awards to ‘Good Citizens’ portunities to see where light comes in, where platforms for photography will be, where print reporters will watch the convention from and where work stations will be. Shuttles will transport media to locations throughout the convention. City officials said they were excited for Charlotte to be broadcast to an international audience. “You’re going to play a role in making sure Charlotte can be known across the international arena,” Mayor Vi Lyles said to the media at Spectrum Center.

MONROE – The John Foster chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Good Citizens Awards during a Nov. 14 reception. The program recognizes high school seniors who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Winners were as follows: • Ashleigh McCoy, of Union Academy, is the daughter of Kristin and Robert McCoy. She plans to study aerospace engineering while attending a military service academy. She may study at a four year college and then pursue a career in military aviation. • Kaitlyn Baucom, of Piedmont High School, is the daughter of Vanessa and Randy Baucom. She plans to major in history and economics and then to become a high school history teacher or a lawyer. • Evan John Schmitt, of Central Academy of Technology and Arts, is the son of Elizabeth Bartell and Mike

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CHARLOTTE – Holiday festivities are in full swing at this year’s Southern Christmas Show, running until Nov. 24. Hundreds of guests browsed through pop-up stores for ornaments, sweaters, food and wine on the first day of what organizers bill as the largest North American Christmas show. Show manager Jennifer Smetana said over the years, the show has differentiated itself from other Christmas shows in North America. “We bring the magic of Christmas to life for guests with a unique entrance, a Christkindl market, an entire building of hand-crafted products and over 450 exhibitors,” Smetana wrote in an email. “Guests travel into Charlotte from every state in the United States as well as Canada.” Guests said walking around the show and seeing the decorations put them into the holiday spirit.

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“Because of your hard work, the preview stories that you’re going to do, the feature stories you’re going to do and the covering of the event itself, you’re going to make Charlotte accessible and more well-known.” Charlotte 2020 Host Committee CEO John Lassiter said the committee hopes the plan and execution of the RNC will showcase Charlotte as a prime location for business development as well as hospitality and tourism. According to 2020 RNC President and CEO Marcia Lee Kelly, her team has met with 35 news outlets across the nation and has taken their feedback from previous conventions to ensure a smoother experience for media at the “made-forTV media event.” “Media, you are important to us,” Kelly told the media in the audience. “We’re going to listen to you. We’re going to care about you.” One new feature of the convention is a 10-foot raised floor at Spectrum Center, which officials say will allow more room for delegates on the floor. While some reporters were concerned about accessibility to see the convention from the upper concourse of the arena, media operations officials said the raised floor will allow more opportunities to see what is happening below. Ed Driggs, who represents the Ballantyne area on the Charlotte City Council, said he is most excited for the “incidental

coverage” of Charlotte. “When you see a lot of the coverage of Uptown and the trees and the walkability and stuff like that, it’s a very appealing place,” Driggs said. “And when people see the coverage and they see all of the incidental coverage that goes with the convention, they’ll know more about Charlotte and maybe they’ll want to come.” Driggs also said that while the council does not have a large role in planning security measures for the convention, measures are being taken on a larger scale. He said the N.C. Highway Patrol, Secret Service and National Guard are all working with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to ensure the safety of both Charlotte residents and visitors throughout the convention. CMPD will also have a $50 million budget to bring in additional resources for that week, which Driggs said made him feel very secure about the preparations. As one of two Republicans on the council, Driggs said he thinks hosting the RNC is a great opportunity for the city. “I think as it gets closer to the day, people will start to appreciate what it was that made us decide that we wanted to do this,” Driggs said. “Obviously, there’s been some controversy about it, but as you see it unfold, I think you’ll realize this is big for Charlotte.” Visit our Facebook page for a photo album posted Nov. 19 with eight photos of the RNC preparations.

Samples of the couple's work. Find more on their website www.bbcexpressions.com. Photo courtesy of Billie Colley

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buying a place several years ago, Colley said the hikes in the woods allow her a chance to find stones and rocks she joins with smoothed glass into the tabletop. Not wanting things go to waste, Colley developed a style which she places dried paint chips from the painted tabletops on a canvass backdrop. The assortment of colors represent leaves during the seasons. “I like the concept of trees,” Colley said. “I am going to do that until I get it out of my system … By next spring, I may be into cars. Who knows?” Ingold creates his own tables by using a sanding technique that turns the wood into a topographic design. He also makes the legs of the tabletop for Colley by working together in creating an outline before heading to the woodworking area in the garage to cut the pieces. The focus now is getting three designs a customer can choose from, but the decision process has its moments. “We fight, a lot,” Colley said. “The way we come to an end result is by us fighting and then it’s over with and we get back to work.” The couple didn’t disagree on where they would live when they decided to move from Charlotte last October. Union County was the perfect place

because of the school system for their teenage son and the amount of space they found in a home near Waxhaw. The house also has a large basement that would be great for a workroom. The two put their architectural experience to work by installing a glassed-in area where the tabletops can dry. “When we saw it, we imagined what we could do with it,” Ingold said. “It wasn’t a surprise. We knew it would be a studio or a workshop.” In addition to the tabletops, Colley teaches art classes a couple of times a week. She is also creating a line of head-

bands and necklaces with painted gemstones placed into metal holders. Whatever direction the business goes, Colley wants to remain true to the couple’s artistic expression. “I want to do something different. Something unique to us,” Colley said. “… Having a signature without having a signature.” Want to learn more? Billy Colley can be reached at 704281-5411. They have an Etsy account and are developing their website, www. bbcexpressions.com.

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“It’s so festive,” Kelly Boone said. “It puts you in the mood for Christmas. I love looking at all of the Christmas styles here. We’re switching up our Christmas decorations, so it’s always good to see what’s trendy and new this year.” Decorations and gifts from scented wreaths to Christmas paintings were on display throughout the event. Many of the products were unique and handmade. Jana Gantt was one of the artists selling her products at the show. Gantt owns Copper Creek Designs, where she makes jewelry and other art from copper. She uses upcycled copper from gutters and trash cans, as well as etched copper, which she personally etches. “You will never find what I make in a normal store,” Gantt said. “It’s all handmade. You can hardly find it online.” She has attended the show as a vendor for four years. Gantt said she enjoys the festive vibe inside of the event and likes that it lasts longer than one day, unlike some of the other shows she has been to. Smetana said the team behind the Southern Christmas Show works year-round to ensure diversity in the exhibitors. Part of bringing the event to life includes

the theme. This year’s theme is “Woodland Christmas,” complete with a life-size log cabin at the entrance and forest-inspired decorations throughout the space. Smetana said her team has spent the past year planning out the features of the show so that visitors can enjoy them. Smetana said the theme also provides a photo opportunity for visitors. “The neat thing about the entrance each year is that it becomes the backdrop to many families’ annual Christmas cards, so the entire family comes to the show and takes their family photos together,” Smetana wrote. Want to go? Buy tickets at www.southernchrist masshow.com.

Schmitt. He plans to study engineering technology at UNC Charlotte. • Victoria Ann Kopitsch, of Weddington High School, is the daughter of Doug and Kathy Kopitsch. She plans to double mayor in psychology and education. Then she intends to earn her Ph.D. and work for the North Carolina School Board Association to advance special needs educational issues. • Alba Capote-Leana, of Monroe High School, is the daughter of Bartolo Capote and Maricruz Leana. She plans to study animal science at NC State University and join the Air National Guard. • Laura Rebolledo, of Union County Early College, is the daughter of Patricia Garcia. She plans to major in biology, and then go on to medical school. Later, she plans to join the Air Force. • Payton Michelle Whitley, of Forest Hills High School, is the daughter of Tonya Godwin. She plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill and pursue a doctorate degree in

Good Citizens Awards were given to Evan John Schmitt, Ashleigh McCoy, Megan Gourd, Kaitlyn Baucom, Alba Capote-Leana, Payton Michelle Whitley, Laura Rebolledo, Victoria Ann Kopitsch and Madelyn Dooley (not pictured). Photo courtesy of DAR

Matthews leaders look at redirecting hotel development by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews is evaluating whether to change the development criteria for hotels to ensure they are built in mixed-use areas, such as the Entertainment District near the Matthews Sportsplex. Hotels interested in developing along U.S. 74 may have to go through a formal rezoning process. “We feel that we are pretty well developed out with strip commercial-style hotels along 74,” said Jay Camp, planning director for the Town of Matthews. “As new hotels come to the market, we would like them to locate in areas such as the ENT district, the mixed-use development districts or even the transit districts, as light rail hopefully comes online in the next 10 years.” Commissioners will weigh the pros and cons of requiring 1,500 square feet of lobby space and 1,500 square feet of amenity space. Commissioner Jeff Miller said during the discussion that he felt hotels and extended stays should be allowed in the highway business district, but that extended stays should not be allowed in the Entertainment District. He wanted clarification about the motivation of the proposal.

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psychology. Her goal is to become a forensic psychologist. • Madelyn Dooley, of Metrolina Christian Academy, is the daughter of Nicholas and Heather Dooley. She plans on majoring in religious studies and becoming a church youth pastor or in another ministry position involving people. • Megan Gourd, of Parkwood High School, is the daughter of Jeffrey and Sarah Gourd. She plans to major in nutrition and dietetics, as well as earn her master’s degree in nutrition. Her goal is to become a registered dietician. Good Citizens Committee Chairwoman Virginia Bjorlin named McCoy as the Good Citizens scholarship essay contest winner. The topic of this year’s essay was “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving.” McCoy earned a monetary award and will advance to the district essay competition. Later rounds of competition will also occur on the state and national level with larger scholarships to be awarded. Regent Libby Helms presided over the reception. The Rev. Janet Tyson was the featured speaker.

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“If you look down the road at Waverly and Rea Farms, hotels are now a very common anchor in mixed-used development,” Camp said. “As big boxes have started to fade, as retail is declining, hotels are sort of a new integral use to mixed-use development.” The planning and zoning board will vet the proposal Nov. 26. Commissioners could decide on the issue as early as Dec. 9. “The whole genre as we know hoteling, other than the businessman getting off the interstate, is changing,” Commissioner John Urban said, noting he'd be OK revisiting the decision 12 to 18 months from now. Bill Ingram, who owns property off Independence Boulevard, would like to see fewer regulations on full-service hotels. He told commissioners that requiring hotels to go through rezoning would slow them down, given the uncertainty, time and expense of the process. They may just consider crossing the county line into Stallings. Ingram also wanted to see commissioners make it harder for guests to live in extended-stay hotels. He recommended the town require larger square footage for lobbies and meeting space as well as require daily maid service. “You can't build a hotel with all those requirements and rent it out for $53 a night,” Ingram said. “It's not going to happen.”

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DINING SCORES

Health departments in Union and Mecklenburg counties inspected these restaurants from Nov. 1 to 14:

Matthews

• AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Road – 97.5 • Cantina Do Brasil, 4709 Margaret Wallace Road – 93.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1909 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98 • Cracker Barrel, 9330 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Dorians Deli & Grill, 1240 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 97 • McAlister's deli, 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97.5 • Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station St. – 97.5 • Sam's Club deli/bakery, 1801 Windsor Square Drive – 97.5 • Target Pizza Hut/Starbucks, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98 • Which Wich, 930 Park Center Drive – 94

erating; hand sink water temperature was below 100 degrees; sanitizer wasn't at proper concentration; utensils, cutting boards and dishes on service line were not cleaned every four hours; cooked beets and chicken wasn't cooled to 70 degrees within two hours; and cooked black beans and cheese sauce was below 135 degrees on stove.

Lowest Scores

• Taqueria Morelia, 1300 Skyway Drive, Monroe – 83.5 Violations include: Certified person in • Chokh Di Noodle House, 14015 E. Indecharge wasn't available; employee drink pendence Blvd., Indian Trail – 90 without lid was on bottom shelf of prep Violations include: Hot water was not table; raw chicken was stored above raw working properly at sink; knives and can fish and raw shell eggs were stored above opener weren't clean; sanitizer wasn't at cooked shrimp; pans had food and sticker proper concentration; cooked noodles didn't residue; sanitizer wasn't at proper concenhave date label; cooked chicken was cooltration; chipotle peppers weren't cooled ing at ambient air temperature; and dead inproperly; mild salsa and menudo weren't sects were on floor throughout kitchen area. held cold enough; and small bugs were in one door freezer that was not in use. The New York Times Syndication Sales

For Information • China II, 5850 U.S. 74 E.Call: – 93 1-800-972-3550 Blvd. – 94 •For Chokh Di NoodleTuesday, House, 14015March E. Inde- 19,sevelt Release 2019 • Bi-Lo deli, 1642 Dickerson Blvd. – 92.5 pendence Blvd. – 90

Crossword ACROSS 1 Fab Four hairdos 5 Spiced tea variety 9 Hail Mary, for one 13 Totally awesome 14 Defense in a snowball fight 15 Chops finely 17 Psychedelic stuff from the Evergreen State? 19 Shrek and Fiona 20 Nash’s “two-l” beast 21 Lure 23 A, to Beethoven 24 Inning : baseball :: ___ : curling 26 Underwear from the First State? 28 Gambler’s action in the Cornhusker State? 32 Member of Islam’s largest branch

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36 Popular fitness class 38 Dumpster output 40 Blood feud 41 Put in proper piles 44 Something a tired gardener might lean on 46 How wallflowers act 48 The “S” of R.S.V.P. 50 Doofus 51 Pack of butts

Stallings • Athens Pizza, 2920 Old Monroe Road – 97 • Mama's Pizza & Pasta, 15080 Idlewild Road – 98 • The Divide Golf Club, 6803 Stevens Mill Road – 98.5

Waxhaw

• Harris Teeter produce, 8157 Kensington Drive – 98 • Mary O'Neill’s Irish Pub, 116 W. N. Main St. – 95.5 • Moe's Southwest Grill, 8133 Kensington Drive – 98.5 • Taco Bell, 2517 Cuthbertson Road – 98.5

MORE SCORES: Visit us online at www. unioncountyweekly.com to see past restaurant scores you may have missed.

LOUD&LIVE Nov. 22 • Beantown Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Evening Muse: Sam Burchfield & Will Blackburn; Sylvia Rose & Novak • Kristopher’s: Music Bingo • Mia Famiglia: Karaoke • Moochies Tavern: U-Phonik • Queens South: Troublemaker • Stage Door Theater: Vanessa Ferguson • Stooges Pub: Red Dirt Revival • Stumptown Station: Michael Tracy • Temple Mojo: Mark & Brian • The House That Rocks: Tyris • Trail House: Chasin the Rain • Visulite: Papadosio

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• Franklin Court Grille, 232 E. Franklin St., Monroe – 85 Violations include: Employees didn't wash hands properly; soap dispensers weren't op-

• Bi-Lo meat market, 1642 Dickerson Blvd. – 98.5 • Bi-Lo seafood, 1642 Dickerson Blvd. – 98 • Buffalo Wild Wings, 2109 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99 • Burger King, 2100 Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • Culver's Butterburgers and Frozen Custard, 5122 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 96 • Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, 400 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Food Lion deli, 250 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. – 94 • Food Lion meat market, 250 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. – 99 • Franklin Court Grille, 232 E. Franklin St. – 85 • Little Country Kitchen, 2526 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 98 • Pizza Hut, 1013 W. Roosevelt Blvd. W. – 98 • Subway, 4102 U.S. 74 W. – 96 • Taqueria Morelia, 1300 Skyway Drive – 83.5 • The Village Grill, 1730 Dickerson Blvd. – 99.5 • Zoom Express, 1114 Skyway Drive – 96

52 Music copyright org. 53 Old-fashioned “Cool!” 57 Salon sound 59 Ballet bend 60 “I’d rather go naked than wear fur” grp. 61 Belgian river to the North Sea 63 Coffee dispenser 65 Tiebreaker periods, for short

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• Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Josiah Johnson & Dane Page; Jarv & C.Shreve the Professor • Fillmore: As I Lay Dying Shaped By Fire • Franklin Court: Matt & John Acoustic • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • McGlohan Theatre: Pieces of a Dream • Moochies Tavern: Next O’ Kin • Pour 64: Dan Vitco • Stooges Pub: Kids in America • Trail House: Static Pool • Treehouse Vineyards: DJ Mex • Underground: Freddie Gibbs • Visulite: Papadosio

Nov. 24 • Evening Muse: Amy Speace & Lyn Koonce • Underground: Dave East

Nov. 25 • Evening Muse: Darryl Rahn

Nov. 26 • DreamChaser’s: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Sawyer Fredericks • Mia Famiglia: Music Bingo • Middle James: Music Bingo

Nov. 27 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Human Resources & Young Mister • Fillmore: ZOSO • Hickory Tavern: Music Trivia

• Mac’s Speed: Michael Tracy Trio • Mary O’Neill’s: Palmetto Road • Maxwell’s Tavern: Tanner Long • Stooges Pub: Next O’ Kin

Nov. 28 • Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Heist Brewery: Music Bingo • Moochies Tavern: Music Bingo

Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • McGlohan Theatre: 345 N. College St. • Stage Door Theater: 155 N. College St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road • Mia Famiglia: 7870 Idlewild Road • The House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. • Mac’s Speed: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe • Franklin Court: 232 E. Franklin St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Middle James Brewing: 400 N. Polk St. Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. N. Main St. • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. • Maxwell’s Tavern: 112 E. S. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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BODY ONLY! 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 8 Image Processor UHD 4K and Full HD $ 1080 Video 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic $1299.00-300= $999.00 Viewfinder

With coupon. Must buy a camera. Exp. 12-2-19.

FUJI

70-200mm

INSTANT REBATES ON SONY LENSES!

CLEANING KIT

With coupon. Must buy a camera. Exp. 12-2-19.

a6000

FREE PROMASTER

FREE 12 MONTHS

FREE 240- 4X6

$2499.00

Tough TG-6 12MP BSI CMOS Sensor TruePic VIII Image Processor Olympus 4x Optical Zoom f/2 Lens 25-100mm (35mm Equivalent) 3.0" 1.04m-Dot LCD Monitor Water, Crush, Shock, Freeze & Dustproof

$3199.00 - $700=

$2499.00

D750

$449.00

Holiday Specials valid through 12/2/19

BODY ONLY! 24.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor EXPEED 4 Image Processor 3.2" 1,229k-Dot RGBW Tilting LCD Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps

$1179.00

In store or order online at cardinalcamera.com

Scan Slides to DVD

49¢

EACH

Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 12-15-19

6 TAPES FOR $99

Got tapes?

Tape transfers to DVD One Tape $19.99 No LIMIT. DONE IN HOUSE Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 12-15-19

10% OFF

Reel to Reel Movies to DVD

35 mm only. Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 12-15-19.