Union County Weekly

June 30, 2017

Vol. 12 No. 26 WWW.UNIONCOUNTYWEEKLY.COM

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W E W A L K T H E WA L K

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At Carolinas HealthCare System Union, we’re continually advancing and improving the level of care in Union County, including the addition of board-certified orthopedic surgeons in Waxhaw and Monroe. Patients like Dorothy have access to top-notch orthopedic care without leaving the community they love.

DOROTHY MOLONEY Journalist Waxhaw Resident Carolinas HealthCare System Union Patient

But the proof is in the progress.

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Table of Contents Best of the Weekly

Animals – 16

General Shopping – 4

Automotive – 16

Food & Dining – 6

Arts & Entertainment – 17

Drinking Establishments – 9 Health – 10 Sports & Fitness – 12 Professional Services – 13 Home Improvement – 14 Education – 15 Beauty – 15

Stories Sardis Marketplace carries wide range of finds – 5 New Zealand Café has crunchy culinary history – 8 Where is Independence Day popping the most? – 17

Being independent means that Levine Hearing is not owned by any hearing aid manufacturer, allowing Madison to choose the best treatment plan and hearing devices to fit each patient’s individual needs and budget. She has accounts with all major manufacturers, including Starkey, Resound, Phonak, Widex, Oticon, Unitron, Rexton, Siemens and others. This makes it very simple for patients to transition their care to her practice if they are moving to Charlotte from out of town or if they are just looking to switch providers locally.

With the newest technology available, any of these brands can be sold through Levine Hearing, but Madison makes selections based on her patient’s needs and budget.

Madison says that her goal is to be the most trusted hearing care practice in Charlotte and she believes that starts with straightforward advertising. Madison says, “I am building my practice on happy patients, not on advertising gimmicks or flashy spending.” Those savings are then passed on to her patients, who in turn refer others to the practice. Patients are referring their friends because the price, service and outcome have all resulted in that trust that Levine Hearing is working so hard for. She goes on to say, “People tell me all the time that they know someone who isn’t happy with their hearing aids and I just say...well, send them to me, because my patients are happy!”

Levine Hearing’s online reviews (they are 5 stars across all sites, just google “Levine Hearing”) reflect that Madison takes the time to educate the patient on their test results and also on the whole range of treatment options. She says that it is essential to get that transparent advice so that a patient doesn’t choose the budget option, only to realize it was a waste, or vice-versa, to overpay when a more affordable solution was within reach.

Levine Hearing keeps the focus on good customer service, excellent clinical care, and reasonable pricing, to ensure that they will be around to service Charlotte for a very long time!

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his issue marks the culmination of Charlotte Media Group’s second annual Best of the Weekly campaign.

A couple of months ago, we began publishing ballots in our newspapers and directing readers to vote online for their favorite businesses.

Readers submitted thousands of votes, and we pres- Justin Vick ent the winners in this special edition.

Congratulations to the businesses whose goods and services resonated so well with their clients and the community.

Winners tend to be companies that cultivate relationships with customers. Some have developed brand recognition through advertising. Others have merely asked their most loyal customers on social media to vote for them.

From my experience at other newspapers, I expect to receive some phone calls and emails from people that are disappointed their businesses didn’t win any awards.

These people remind me of my younger sister. She angrily threatened in elementary

school to write a letter to Nintendo because the “Castlevania” game “cheated.” The game didn’t cheat. She didn’t know how to play the game.

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Barnes & Noble is a national bookstore chain with a newsstand and café, as well as toys, games and pop-culture-centric gifts.

Weekly storytimes help the bookstore come to life. Recent storytimes featured popular children’s books like “How to Get Your Teacher Ready” and “Nothing Rhymes with Orange.”

Visit www.barnesandnoble.com for details on area locations, including Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place Mall (11025 Carolina Place).

BEST BRIDAL SALON

Simpson's Bridal Simpson's Bridal and Formal Wear describes itself on its Facebook page as "a small town boutique with big city style.”

It has ongoing trunk shows to show off brands like Allure and Mori Lee’s 2017 Prom Collection.

The boutique offers options for the prom and other formal functions, not to mention tuxedos.

The Monroe boutique, located at 138 S. Main St., features bridesmaid, evening, prom and wedding dresses.

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Trendy Tots Consignment relocated its shop about one mile up the road late last year, but it didn’t seem to lose customers, given the response from Weekly readers.

The shop features racks of children’s and maternity clothing to explore.

The consignment shop, located at 7932 Penny Place Lane, Mint Hill, updates shoppers of new items on its Facebook page.

BEST CIGAR STORE

105 Cigar 105 Cigar Company is a place where aficionados of high-end cigars can intersperse with people looking for a unique place to hang out with friends in downtown Matthews.

The shop has seating where patrons can pair premium cigars with craft beer and wine.

105 Cigar hosts the occasional event, combining live music and chicken wings with a party around Drew Estate cigars earlier this month. Gal Friday Band performed at an April event surrounding another brand.

Visit www.105cigarco.com for details on the cigar company, located at 217 N. Trade St.

BEST ANTIQUES

Sardis Marketplace Sardis Marketplace has more than 60 vendors spanning 20,000 square feet of unique finds for the home, as well as perks such as a lighting gallery.

The venue hosts events such as furniture painting workshops and cleaning with essential oils.

Its diversity helped it win four General

Shopping honors, including Best Consignment Store, Best Home Décor and Best Jewelry Store.

Visit www.sardismarketplace.com for details on the company, located at 2328 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte.

BEST MATTRESS STORE

Original Mattress Factory The idea behind The Original Mattress Factory was creating quality mattresses at a factory and selling them directly to customers, eliminating the middleman and additional fees.

Since launching in 1990, the company has grown to 11 factories and more than 100 showrooms.

Visit www.originalmattress.com for details on the firm’s locations, including Promenade (5335 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.), ParkTowne (4425 Park Road), Matthews (10046 E. Independence Blvd.) and Monroe (2929 Monroe Way).

BEST MUSIC STORE

Guitar Center Guitar Center is where musicians can buy and repair new guitars and musical instruments.

The national retailer has grown to nearly 300 stores, but the local shop in Matthews offers events, such as workshops on how to play the ukulele and keyboards.

Visit www.guitarcenter.com for details about its three Charlotte-area locations, including the one at 10050 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews.

BEST TOY STORE

Toys and Company Toys and Company opened a 9,000-squarefoot store at Cotswold Village Shopping Center in 2007, giving the company space to hold special events, ranging from LEGO challenges to live music.

The store has Fidget Spinners, Squigz, mermaid tails and other toys to let imaginations wander.

Customers also can buy birthday baskets, in which kids stuff a basket full of toys they want for their birthday. Their friends can buy them at discounts.

Visit www.toysandco.com to learn about the store at 242 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte.

BEST WOMEN'S BOUTIQUE

Homestyles Gallery Homestyles Gallery & Specialty Shops boasts more than 50 boutiques under one roof, giving women opportunities to find that perfect summer dress or tank top.

You’ll find a wide selection, including brands like Kate Spade, Lilly Pulitzer, Mud Pie and Lily & Laura.

Visit www.homestylesgallery.com for details about the store at 11237 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill.

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Sardis Marketplace carries wide range of finds Contributor

It seems with each passing day, we hear of another retailer closing due the increasingly stiff competition from online shopping.

So when it comes to discovering a unique gift or find for the home, it can be difficult to decide whether to join the online bandwagon or shop at a major outlet found in nearly every major city in the country. Fortunately for us here, we have Sardis Marketplace, located in Matthews.

Sardis Marketplace is best described as a destination-shopping boutique where you can find nearly anything, including toys, furniture, culinary delicacies, community art, jewelry and fashion.

It would be daunting to list the opportunities located in the 20,000-square-foot emporium.

Opened last year, Sardis Marketplace is the offspring of Consignments on South that was previously located on South Boulevard. Consignments on South was opened and operated by Ruth Purrazzella and it was her daughter, Jennifer, who took up the reins and is expanding the business.

What makes Sardis Marketplace stand out is the high level of involvement and combined experience of Ruth and Jennifer.

Ruth has been a longtime creative entrepreneur with experience in antique malls, Black Lion and refinishing furniture.

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Jennifer and Ruth Purrazzella offer a diverse selection of goods at Sardis Marketplace.

The shop earned five Best of the Weekly awards. Matthews Barnes/UCW photo

Jennifer has a degree in fashion marketing and working with both the analytical and distribution side for names such as Cato and Family Dollar.

Together, they work with vendors and consigners who may be a hobbyist with a flair for the creative or others who have turned it into a full-fledged business.

They leverage their space and freedom with events such as tent sales, pet adoptions and charity poker.

Jennifer and Ruth run an easy-to-navigate trove of findings and acquisitions fit for any occasion or budget.

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Best of the Weekly Food & Dining PO Box 1104 Matthews, NC 28106 Phone: 704-849-2261 • Fax: 704-849-2504 www.unioncountyweekly.com

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BEST BAKERY

Daphne’s Bakery Looking at Facebook photos from Daphne’s Bakery may not be suitable for work, because your mouth will likely water all over the keyboard.

Part of the bakery’s charm is its ability to customize flavorful cakes that look and taste great for various occasions. These are the kind of cakes you want to document on Instagram before devouring.

The menu includes brownies, cookies, cupcakes and pies.

Visit www.daphnesbakery.com to read more about the bakery, located at 7609 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill.

BEST BARBECUE

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Savor the moments when your nostrils detect that first whiff of potent slow smoked pulled pork from Sonny’s BBQ and give in to your desires to leave no trace of pig on the plate.

Craving something different? Sonny’s serves up beef brisket, pulled chicken, smoked turkey and fall-off-the-bone ribs.

Wash them all down with sweet tea.

Visit www.sonnysbbq.com to learn more about its four Charlotte-area locations, including 3351 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte.

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Visit www.stackskitchen.com to learn about its Matthews (11100 Monroe Road) and Waxhaw (1315 N. Broome St.) locations.

BEST CATERER

Creative Food Concepts Organizing the company gathering but unsure if the group will feel inspired by Uncle Sal’s bean dip?

Creative Food Concepts can help you class it up with dishes like herb and cheese stuffed chicken with cream sauce, beef medallions with a Merlot demi sauce, and blue cheese wedge salad.

Creative Food Concepts has been feeding and impressing people since 1998. The Indian Trail-based catering company has a knack for serving anniversaries, graduations, banquets, weddings and corporate events.

Visit www.creativefoodconcepts.com for details.

BEST ASIAN FOOD

MingFu Both of MingFu’s locations have received above average marks for its Chinese food and sushi on food rating sites like Yelp, Zomato and Google reviews.

Lunch specials, such as Kung Pao Chicken or Hot Spiced Scallops, range from $6.50 to $7.25, while chicken dinner entrées start at $9.50. Entrées feature chicken, pork, beef, shrimp and scallops.

People have been enjoying MingFu since 2007. Visit www.mingfu.squarespace.com to learn about its Matthews (115 W. John St.) and Waxhaw (8139 Kensington Drive) locations.

Fox’s earned the most votes for Best Date Night, Best Service, Best Wings and Best Lunch Spot. Photo courtesy of Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar and Grill.

BEST LUNCH SPOT

Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill Mark and Julie Fox revamped and rebranded the outdated Skyway Lanes, dating back to 1972, into Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill in April 2016.

The bowling alley has resonated with Weekly readers, earning the most votes in four Food & Dining categories, including Best Date Night, Best Service and Best Wings.

The grill serves burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken and appetizers. Wings come dipped in Buffalo, Extra Hot, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ or Teriyaki. You can buy in bundles of 10, 15 or 20.

Visit www.foxsalley.com to learn about the alley, located at 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe.

BEST BURGER JOINT

Mooyah Burgers Mooyah launched in Matthews in 2015, prompting high-fives and exclamations of “Booyah!” What started as a single restaurant in 2007 has grown to more than 100 within 10 years.

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Best of the Weekly Food & Dining BEST SANDWICH

Mooyah Burgers uses never-frozen USDA beef, though customers can order a turkey or black bean vegetable patty.

The restaurant offers artisan buns, nine vegetable toppings and 11 sauces. Avoiding carbs? Order an Iceburger, which comes wrapped in lettuce.

Visit www.mooyah.com to learn more about its location at 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews.

Jimmy John’s Jimmy John’s has built an empire of its gourmet sandwiches based on speed.

The menu offers plain slims, eight-inch sandwiches, giant clubs and the J.J. Gargantuan, a monster sub with genoa salami, smoked ham, capicola, roast beef and turkey Visit www.jimmyjohns.com for details about the restaurant’s 18 area locations, including Charlotte (4500 Park Road, 4717 Sharon Road, 1605 Galleria Blvd., 8912 PinevilleMatthews Road and 16015 Lancaster Hwy.), Matthews (2233 Matthews Township Pkwy.) and Monroe (2521 W. Roosevelt Blvd.).

BEST ICE CREAM

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Bruster’s Real Ice Cream describes its product as “A Scoop Above the Rest.”

Dozens of flavors are available, including Banana Cream Pie, Boston Cream Pie, Cake Batter, Caramel Explosion with Twix, Coffee Cake Streusel and New York Cheesecake. Eat it in a waffle cone, sundaes or splits.

Visit www.brusters.com to learn more about locations in Matthews (545 W. John St.), Indian Trail (531 Indian Trail Road S.) and Monroe (2166 Commerce Road).

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

Mario’s Italian Restaurant John and Martha Fisichello own this Matthews eatery, which has been cultivated from more than three decades in the restaurant industry.

House specialties include chicken, shrimp and veal varieties of francese, marsala, parmesan, piccata and scallopini. You can also order antipastos and salads, brick-oven piz-

BEST SEAFOOD

Mac’s Mario’s Italian Restaurant makes its pizza dough daily. Grant Baldwin/UCW photo

zas, strombolis, subs and burgers.

Visit www.eatmariospizza.com for details about the restaurant, located at 2945 Matthews Weddington Road, Matthews.

BEST PIZZERIA

Big Guy's Pizza Big Guy’s Pizza is known as “home of the big slice.”

The menu consists of pies to satisfy meat, veggie and cheese lovers, as well as fans of

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Philly cheesesteaks, cheeseburgers and buffalo chicken.

This pizzeria has strong ties to the Mint Hill community. It helped a firefighter go on a mission trip to Guatemala last year and raised money for walkers in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Visit www.bigguyspizza.net for details about the restaurant, located at 6914 Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

Why waste time fumbling with fishing rods and bait when you could cut to the chase with a visit to Mac’s?

Mac’s serves up plates of catfish or flounder with fries, hushpuppies and slaw. You can also order grilled shrimp and fried oysters.

Not sure what to order? Get the Seafood Platter, which includes fish, shrimp and oysters.

Search for Mac’s on Facebook for details about the restaurant, located at 2399 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe.

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New Zealand Café has crunchy culinary history

by Matthew Barnes Contributor

What is it that comes to mind when you think of New Zealand?

If you’re like most Americans, it’s somewhere between nothing, beaches, white wine or Lord of the Rings. Perhaps kiwis if you’re into that sort of thing.

But what if I told you one of the best places in town to get sushi is aptly named, New Zealand Café?

While raw rolled-up fish may not be the first image one conjures thinking of the tropical island territory, it is a booming and blooming cuisine on that side of the Pacific.

With globalization, the Asian population in both New Zealand and its neighboring country, Australia, have shot up so steeply that the integration is comparable to how the United States became a Hispanic-speaking country. But at the heart of every culture is their food, and here in Charlotte, the New Zealand Café has brought its artisan sea cuisine, inspired by this union of lifestyle to the Queen City.

The New Zealand Café, located right off Sardis Road North, offers a wide and genuine selection of the various styles of sushi.

Here, one may take the common entryway with maki-zushi, rolled up rice and fish alongside preferred ingredients in dried seaweed. If you’re looking for lighter fare, consider Nigiri-zushi, more finger-like shaped and bite sized. Either way, it’ll come with wasabi, and if the stories of people making the awful mistake of taking it as guacamole hasn’t reached you, I’ll mention the green garnish to be one of the hottest chomps to be had (though avocado often does come as a garnish).

The venue is headed by co-owner Jackie

Charlotte has embraced Jackie Chen’s culinary vision behind New Zealand Café.

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Chen, whose culinary history provides the integrity of the restaurant. He spent nearly three years honing his sushi-making craft in Hong Kong before taking it to both New Zealand and New York.

But of all the major cities, why did he choose Charlotte?

His principle reasons include the weather, as many transplants can agree shoveling snow every year is no fun. But that leads to the second, the growing population.

New Zealand Café has been at the forefront of Charlotte’s growth, having seen it rise over the past 13 years and has accumulated a loyal following in the surrounding neighborhood. Its small interior of about 25-seating capacity is supported by a thriving take-out as people come on lunch break or after work for modestly priced dishes, such as the King lobster roll, a popular favorite, or dessert on the run, which includes fried bananas and ice cream.

Best of the Weekly Food & Dining BEST STEAKHOUSE

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Give into your primal urge to devour a juicy steak by heading to LongHorn Steakhouse.

LongHorn Steakhouse's website boasts "fresh, aged and hand-trimmed to exacting specifications."

The restaurant features about a dozen varieties of steaks, including ribeye, porterhouse, chop steak, filet, sirloin and T-Bone. Hickory Salt Crusted Filet was recently added to the menu.

Visit www.longhornsteakhouse.com for details about LongHorn’s locations, including Matthews (9950 E. Independence Blvd.), Pineville (10605 Centrum Pkwy.) and Monroe (2117 W. Roosevelt Blvd.).

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

La Unica La Unica proudly boasts “la preferida de su apetito” (the taste your appetite prefers).

The restaurant pairs a chicken or beef en-

trée with rice and beans, such as the Pollo Fundido, Chimichanga and Quesadilla Mexicana.

Visit www.launicarestaurants.com for details about the restaurant’s three locations, including the one at 4305 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail.

BEST SUSHI

New Zealand Café New Zealand Café is a fusion restaurant that brings New Zealand and Asian cuisine together.

The restaurant serves rolls of California, vegetable, tuna, salmon, spicy snow crab, lobster, eel and tuna, among several others.

The Charlotte Roll consists of spicy tuna with avocado and smelt roe on top.

Customers can order nigiri with red snapper, baby octopus, egg omelet, grilled eel, sea urchin and more conventional proteins.

Visit www.nzcafe.com to learn more about the café, located at 1717 North Sardis Road, Charlotte.

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Best of the Weekly Drinking Establishments

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BEST BAR AND SPORTS BAR

BEST COFFEE SHOP

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Sospeso Coffee Roasters boasts their roasts!

The coffee shop advertises hand-crafted, artisan roasts chosen for their unique flavors, expressing the natural aromas and body without the flavor associated with the roast.

Sospeso Coffee Roasters donates a portion of its proceeds to local food banks and missions.

Visit www.sospesocoffee.com for details on Waxhaw’s new roaster and tasting room at 216 W. N. Main St.

Has the cubicle lived out its usefulness as a hiding spot? Consider sneaking out to Black Chicken Fine Wine & Craft Beer. The venue is a wine bar, taproom and restaurant.

Along with local, innovative dishes, the restaurant offers 300 wines by the glass or bottle and a craft beer bottleshop and taproom.

Visit www.blackchickenwinecellar.com about the restaurant, located at 113 E. N. Main St., Waxhaw.

End the chase for your dream beer at The Dreamchaser’s Brewery.

On tap beers include Yard Breather, Red Rider, Milk Pail Ale, Footbridge IPA and Just Deal Wit It. The brewery hosts events such as open mic nights and live music.

Giving back to the community, the brewery also helps local nonprofits.

It celebrated its one year anniversary May 20.

Visit www.dreamchasersbrewery.com/ for details bout the brewery located at 115 E. North Main St., Waxhaw.

Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar, & Grill offers a variety of draft, imported and domestic beers, tall and short drinks, shots and wines in the bowling alley atmosphere. $2 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon are available daily.

The bar and grill are open all day. If bowling isn’t your thing, volleyball courts and cornhole boards are also available, or just dine on the patio. Fox’s Alley hosts special events as well.

Visit www.foxsalley.com for details on the alley, located at 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe.

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Medical College of Ohio. He completed his residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.

Visit www.dermcarecharlotte.com for more information on the company's locations in Ballantyne (15830 Ballantyne Medical Place) and Indian Trail (6040 W. U.S. 74).

Gwen Perkins Dr. Gwen Perkins works at Circle Medical Associates, a family medicine office at 1111 Circle Drive in Monroe that is affiliated with Carolinas HealthCare System.

She attended medical school at Temple University and served her residency at St. Margaret Memorial Hospital. She's board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Perkins won Union County Woman of the Year honors in 2008.

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BEST ASSISTED LIVING

Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care has been serving disabled veterans, special need adults and seniors since 1998.

Executive Director Nate Huggins says his nonprofit helps keep family intact by supervising clients while their caregivers work.

Huggins generates support for the nonprofit by keeping active in the Matthews and Mint Hill business communities.

Visit www.blessedadultcare.org to learn more about the day care, located at 13001 Idlewild Road, Matthews.

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab provides relief not only for lower back pain

The staff at Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab offers a wide range of services to manage aches and pains. Grant Baldwin/UCW photo and sports injuries, but also chronic headaches and migraines.

The clinic offers cold laser, spinal decompression, muscle stretching and release, and physiological therapies, as well as cryotherapy.

Visit www.carolinaschiropractic.com to learn more about the firm, located at 105 Waxhaw Professional Park Drive, Waxhaw.

BEST DENTIST

Ruocco Dental Ruocco Dental prides itself on the personalized attention it gives to clients seeking cosmetic and restorative dentistry work.

John and Sandi Ruocco, as well as Em-

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Visit www.ruoccodental.com for details about the company, located at 8418 New Town Road, Waxhaw.

BEST DERMATOLOGIST

Dr. James Seward Dr. James Seward not only specializes in treating skin, hair and nails at Dermatology Care of Charlotte, but he also speaks to community groups about healthy skin.

Seward obtained his M.D. degree from the

Tracy MacIntyre and Charlene Henderson head up the office that specializes in eye exams, treatment and frames. They can help when you're suffering from pain from dry eyes or squinting at computer screens.

The company also has helped youth envision bright futures by giving away scholarships.

Visit www.blinkcharlotte.com for details about the company, located at 16618 Riverstone Way, Charlotte.

BEST HOSPITAL

Matthews Medical Center Novant Health’s Matthews Medical Center has a strong presence in town. The hospital held a Memorial Day celebration in May and was honored in April for buying equipment on the town’s new fire truck.

The hospital handles emergencies, as well as maternity, surgery, cancer and cardiac services.

Visit www.novanthealth.org to learn more about the hospital at Matthews Township Parkway.

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Campers will learn techniques found in using facial expressions and musical theater. Cutting edge choreography will deliver a demanding performance for family on the last day of camp. Campers will engage in all areas of the theater arts including drama, music, dance, costumes, makeup and stage craft, while promoting inner strength.

Gymnastics and Dance Camp (July 17-20). Ages 5-12 yrs.

Campers will learn a variety of dance routines including traditional cheer dance routines, jumps, and dances with amazing instructors on the fundamentals of gymnastics, dance and sportsmanship.

Hip Hop Camp (July 10-13 and July 31-Aug 3). Ages 5-10 yrs.

Hip Hop camp offers high energy for youths wanting to learn the fundamentals of hip hop. Campers will get one on one technique lessons while exploring various styles of dance and more!

Summer Fundance for ages 2.5-5 yrs.

Dancers will move to child friendly music, learn flexibility, rhythmic exercise while building their self-confidence. Attire is t-shirt/shorts or dance costume with tennis

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Some dance experience required. Daily passes allowed or weekly pass if your dancer is interested in trying out for the dance competition team. Early bird discount available and summer camps or drop in classes will help prepare your dancer for tryouts. or dance costume with tennis.

Questions? Email us at Info@DancingCDA.com and visit all classes above at www.DancingCDA.com

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Crime Blotter The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents June 16 to 22: Fairview Break-Ins • 9900 block of Mill Grove Road.

Break-ins, Vehicles • 9600 block of Thorn Ridge Drive.

• 9800 block of Thorn Ridge Drive.

• 9900 block of Mill Grove Road (2 cases).

Lake Park Property Damage • 3400 block of Lake Park Road.

• 3800 block of Balsam Street.

Union County Weekly | June 30, 2017 | Page 11 Ficticious Info to Officer • 500 block of Maurice Street.

Harassing Phone Call • 3400 block of Stonegate Road.

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses • 1100 block of Woodland Avenue.

Robberies • 2330 block of Concord Avenue.

• 7500 block of South Rocky River Road.

Thefts • 300 block of East Windsor Street.

• 500 block of Everette Street.

• 500 block of Fincher Street (2 cases).

• 600 block of Brown Street.

• 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases).

• 900 block of South Church Street.

• 1600 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard.

• 1700 block of Williams Road.

• 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (4 cases).

• 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (3 cases).

• 2900 block of West U.S. 74.

• 4100 block of West U.S. 74.

• 4800 block of Carriker Road.

Thefts By Employees • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard.

Thefts • 8500 block of Chatsworth Lane.

• 8700 block of Lancaster Highway.

• 9500 block of New Town Road.

Thefts, Vehicles • 600 Castle Road.

Weddington

Underage Consumption of Alcohol • 1900 block of Dickerson Boulevard.

Drug Possession • Providence and Hemby roads.

Waxhaw

Harassing Phone call • 100 block of Bluebird Lane.

Break-Ins • 2300 block of Porter Drive.

Property Damage • 13800 block of Providence Road.

Break-Ins, Vehicles • 7300 block of South Potter Road.

Wesley Chapel

Burglary • 4500 block of Tom Starnes Road.

Break-Ins, Vehicles • 800 block of Circle Trace Road (2 cases)

Drunk & Disruptive • 400 block of Palmerston Lane.

Property Damage • 1600 block of Crestgate Drive.

Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Sell or Deliver • 9300 block of Rea Road.

Thefts • 6300 block of Weddington Road.

Thefts • 3300 block of Faith Church Road.

Indian Trail Break-Ins • 1000 block of Maple View Lane.

• 2400 block of Bonterra Boulevard.

Break-Ins, Vehicles • 3300 block of Spring Harvest Drive.

• 3600 block of Melrose Lane (4 cases).

• 5800 block of Sunnywood Place.

• 5900 block of Black Horse Run Court.

• 6100 block of Daybreak Drive.

• 6300 block of Daybreak Drive.

• 6400 block of Secrest Short Cut Road.

Financial Card Thefts • 2000 block of Alice Flagg Lane.

Identity Theft • 3000 block of Atherton Drive.

• 4000 block of Shadow Pines Circle.

• 6300 block of Secrest Short Cut Road.

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Possession of Heroin • 300 block of Unionville Indian Trail Road.

Property Damage • 2100 block of Younts Road.

Shoplifting • 7800 block of Idlewild Road.

Thefts • 2000 block of Makin Drive.

• 2100 block of Younts Road (2 cases).

• 4000 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road.

• 5700 block of West U.S. 74.

Ellie, 5, Brain Surgery

Trespassing • 2100 block of Younts Road.

Monroe Break-Ins • 1000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard.

• 1100 block of Burke Street.

• 1300 block of Icemorlee Street.

• 1300 block of South Rocky River Road.

• 3200 block of Oglethorple Lane.

• 5100 block of Lancaster Highway.

Break-Ins, Vehicles • 400 block of Griffith Road.

• 400 block of Crooked Stick Drive.

• 400 block of Valley Street.

• 500 block of Hillsdale Drive.

• 1100 block of Habitat Lane.

• 1700 block of Icemorlee Street.

• 2600 block of Fowler Secrest Road.

• 2800 block of Pulaski Drive.

• 3100 block of Persing Court.

• 3200 block of Oglethorpe Lane.

• 3400 block of Pebble Drive (2 cases).

• 3500 block of Savannah Way (2 cases).

• 3900 block of Waxwood Drive.

Credit Card Fraud • 200 block of East Franklin Street.

Defraud Innkeeper • 1400 block of Ellen Street.

Drug Paraphernalia • 300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard.

• 400 block of Patton Avenue (2 cases).

Drug Possession • 400 block of Morgan Mill Road.

• 600 block of Lancaster Avenue.

• 800 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard.

• 1100 block of Fairley Avenue.

• 1700 block of Pageland Highway.

• 1900 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard.

• 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard.

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at CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING Carillon Assisted Living of Mint Hill located at 5601 Margaret Wallace Road in Matthews will host JOB FAIRS on July 5th and July 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at our newest community in Mint Hill PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT THE COMMUNITY ON JULY 5TH OR JULY 6TH POSITIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Personal Care Aides Medication Technicians Supervisors in Charge Housekeeping Positions Dietary Positions If you are a caring, quality-focused individual interested in working with the elderly, we would like to meet you!

Qualified applicants must be 18 or older

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Massage Envy Massage Envy helps people feel comfortable in their own skin through massages, facials and chemical peels.

The company, based in Arizona, has more than 1,150 locations in 49 states.

Visit www.massageenvy.com for details on more than a dozen locations.

BEST PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. Kristin Strange Dr. Kristin Strange works for the Novant Health Child & Adolescent Medical Group in Monroe, which is affiliated with Novant Health.

Strange, who is board-certified in pediatrics, graduated from medical school at the University of South Carolina-Columbia and completed her residency at Carolinas Medical Center.

Visit www.nhchildandadolescentmg.org for details on Strange’s office, located at 1994 Wellness Blvd.

BEST URGENT CARE

Carolinas HealthCare Carolinas HealthCare System has urgent cares throughout the region to take some of the burden off of its emergency rooms.

The hospital system typically treats minor injuries, sprains, cold and flu symptoms, fevers and sinus infections.

Visit www.carolinashealthcare.org for details about its Urgent Care locations, including

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Miller Street Dance Studio Michelle Rogers founded Enchanting Dancers about 23 years ago on Miller Street in Pineville, but outgrew the space. She moved to Charlotte but renamed the studio after the street where it all began.

The studio specializes in ballet, tap, tumbling, jazz and hip-hop, among other genres.

The studio also rewards dancers for good grades and community service.

Visit www.millerstreetdance.com for details about its two studios, including the one at 11532 Providence Road.

BEST GOLF COURSE

Stallings Professional Center | 704.234.1930 4101 Campus Ridge Road • Matthews, NC 28105 Metro Medical Campus | 704.289.5455 630 Comfort Lane, Ste. E • Monroe, NC 28112 Indian Land, SC location | 803-547-3937 6237 Carolina Commons Dr • Indian Land, SC 29707

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Arboretum (7810 Providence Road), Ballantyne (14214 Ballantyne Lake Road), Blakeney (6025 Blakeney Park Drive), Cotswold (231 S. Sharon Amity Road), Matthews (332 N. Trade St.), Mint Hill (10545 Blair Road), Monroe (3193 W. U.S. 74 and 613 E. Roosevelt Blvd.) and SouthPark (4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy.).

BEST WEIGHT LOSS FACILITY

Maz Wellness Center Dr. Maz Neshat, of the Maz Wellness Center, specializes in chiropractic care and weight loss.

Indian Trail-based Maz Wellness Center, located at 616 Indian Trail Road, offers a weight loss program that doesn’t rely on shakes.

Find Maz Wellness Center on Facebook to learn more.

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Specializing in routine eye care for all ages, laser cataract surgery, vision correction surgery, floater laser removal, facial and eyelid plastic surgery

Dr. Charlene Henderson and Dr. Tracy MacIntyre welcome patients to Blink Eyecare and Eyewear, an independent shop in Ballantyne. GrantBaldwin/UCW photo

Olde Sycamore Tom Jackson designed the 18-hole course, which has become the site for several charity golf tournaments across the Charlotte region.

Golf instruction and youth clinics are available.

Visit www.oldesycamoregolf.com for details about the Charlotte golf course, located at 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive, Mint Hill.

BEST PARK

Stallings Park Stallings Municipal Park has become a destination in Union County.

The park consists of tennis courts, a soccer field, playgrounds, splash pad and natural open space. But the park especially comes

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alive with several community events, such the Stallings’ annual Christmas tree lighting, music festivals, food truck rallies and Stallings Fest!

Visit www.stallingsnc.net to learn more about the park, located at 340 Stallings Road.

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE

Dick's Sporting Goods Dick's Sporting Goods has more than 700 stores across the country, making it a leader in apparel, footwear and accessories.

You can find kayaks, fishing poles, coolers, tents, floats and other summer essentials.

Visit www.dickssportinggoods.com for details on five Charlotte area locations, including SouthPark (4325 Barclay Downs Drive), Pineville (9600 Pineville-Matthews Road), Matthews (10530 N.E. Pkwy.).

BEST GYM

Anytime Fitness Anytime Fitness operates on the premise that you have 24/7 access to more than 3,000 locations around the world.

But the company also promotes the idea of a supportive community, as well as health and wellness-related resources.

Visit www.anytimefitness.com to learn more about the gym, including locations in Monroe (837 E. Roosevelt Blvd.), Wesley Chapel (5941 Weddington Road), Stallings (5409 Potters Road), Matthews (15040 Idlewild Road), Mint Hill (8124 Blair Road) and Charlotte (10844 Providence Road), Pineville (601 N. Polk St.)

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BEST CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

Station, a development with restaurants, retail and office space in downtown Matthews.

Call 704-847-6341 to contact the company.

David Weekley Homes David Weekley Homes bills itself as the nation’s largest private homebuilder, but it’s also built a good reputation here, with 11 awards at the Charlotte Home Builders Association 2017 MAME Awards.

Awards included sales consultants, community, home design and outreach efforts.

David Weekley recently unveiled SouthRidge in the Ballantyne area, Avignon Town Homes in SouthPark and Fullwood Station in Matthews.

Visit www.davidweekleyhomes.com to learn more.

BEST ATTORNEY

Laura Budd Laura Budd, managing attorney of Budd Law Group, specializes in business litigation and contract law.

The firm also concentrates on general civil litigation, business incorporation, construction, family law, and trusts and estates.

Budd earned a law degree at Wake Forest University. She's helped coach cheerleading teams for MARA, provided board leadership to Matthews Health Clinic.

Visit www.thebuddlawgroup.com for details about the Matthews firm, located at 10550 Independence Point Pkwy.

BEST BANK

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last year for exceeding $14 million in sales.

Hotham is number 1 in sales volume at the Ballantyne office and number 4 company-wide.

“My clients are always my top priority,” Hotham said. “I strive to exceed their expectations and continue to build my business based on this simple philosophy.”

Visit www.christinehotham.helenadamsre alty.com for details.

BEST CLEANING SERVICE

The Carpet Guy Mike Madonna may not be a household name, but his business moniker, The Carpet Guy, certainly is.

Madonna’s company offers residential and commercial cleaning, as well as emergency restoration. The Carpet Guy can remove stains and odors.

Visit www.charlottecarpetguy.com for details about the company.

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Photo courtesy of Bank of America cial centers and 15,900 ATMs around the globe, but the corporation is not resting on its laurels.

The bank continues to innovate its mobile banking platform, recently launching an app that makes it easier to shop and finance a vehicle. About 22 million people bank with the firm on mobile platforms.

Visit www.bankofamerica.com for details on its various locations.

BEST DRY CLEANER

Preslar The key to having a successful dry cleaning business is location, location, location.

Preslar Dry Cleaner is located in Matthews

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BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Charlotte Home Experts They say buying a home is a family’s biggest investment. So why not turn to an expert to find one?

Enter Charlotte Home Experts. The company sold more than 130 homes, generating $40 million in real estate last year, according to its website.

Tiffany Johannes owns the company. She leads a team of experts that make selling homes in southern Mecklenburg and western Union County easy.

Visit www.charlottehomeexperts.com for details on the firm, located at 11042 Cedar Walk Drive.

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

Movement Mortgage The Charlotte-based mortgage company has grown to about 4,200 employees since founded in 2008.

The firm originated $12 billion in home loans in 2016, accounting for one in every 75 home purchased nationally. The firm’s goal is to increase that output to one in 10 homes by 2025.

The company has a top five market share in the Charlotte metro market.

Visit www.movement.com to learn more about the company.

BEST FLORIST

The Petal Shoppe The Petal Shoppe of Monroe has cultivated a following over 30-plus years.

They provide arrangements for various occasions, including anniversaries, birthdays, sympathy and weddings. The florist regularly posts examples of its work on Facebook.

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

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BEST FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Home McEwen Funeral Home dates back to the early 1900s, when its cabinet-making namesake built coffins for friends. The funeral home is part of the Dignity Memorial network.

Visit www.dignitymemorial.com/mcewenfuneral-services for details on its locations, including Sharon Memorial Park (5716 Monroe Road), Mint Hill (7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road), Monroe (204 S. Main St.) and Pineville (10500 Park Road).

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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Outlook Flooring helps outfit the home with durable and stylish solutions for your floor.

Its catalog includes hardwood, ceramic and porcelain tile, waterproof, carpet and laminate. The company offers interior design consultations so that homeowners aren’t making decisions blindly.

Visit www.outlookflooring.com for details on the company's two locations: Rock Hill (774 Corporate Blvd.) and Monroe (2340 Concord Hwy.).

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that her three loves are “God, family and photography.”

On that same page, Carpio shows off examples of her work, which includes photos marking engagements, weddings, proms and maternity.

Carpio works with her husband, José, on most assignments.

When there’s too much riding on the beauty of your lawn to risk losing it at the hands of a neighborhood kid, readers say you should hire with Three Pines.

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Jamie Griffin works in the Farm Bureau Insurance Group’s Union County Office.

Griffin, a native of Pageland, South Carolina, attended college at Wingate University.

She's also music director at First Presbyterian Church in Pageland.

Visit www.ncfbins.com/union-page/unioncountyoffice.html for details on Griffin and her office, located at 1907 Concord Ave., Monroe.

Kinterra Group specializes in new home construction, renovations and real estate.

The company can provide plumbing, electrical and general repairs involving drywall, painting and stone work.

It's headed up by Craig Miller, someone with 30-plus years of custom homebuilding experience.

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BEST PLUMBER

Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing Roger and Donald Costner founded Brothers Air, Heat & Plumbing in 1985.

Since then, it’s been recognized by Inc. 500 for being one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

The Charlotte office can take care of water leaks, growling garbage disposals, clogged drains and a flood of other problems. They even deal with water heater issues.

Visit www.brotherair.com to learn more about the company’s Charlotte service area.

BEST HEATING AND COOLING SERVICE

Reliable Mechanical Services Reliable Mechanical Services specializes in repair and replacement of heating and cooling systems.

The company, which has been around for 25 years, offers a loyalty program with discounts on repairs, accessories and full system replacements.

Visit www.reliablemechanicalhvac.com for details about the company, located at 4004 Sardis Drive, Indian Trail.

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Sardis Marketplace Sardis Marketplace has more than 60 vendors spanning 20,000 square feet of unique finds for the home, as well as perks such as a lighting gallery.

The venue hosts events such as furniture painting workshops and cleaning with essential oils.

Visit www.sardismarketplace.com for details on the company, located at 2328 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte.

BEST HARDWARE

Monroe Hardware Monroe Hardware is a wholesale hardware distributor that dates back to 1886.

The company not only bills itself as the largest independent distributor in the Carolinas, with 350,000 square feet of warehouse

space and outside storage, but also stocks retail centers in Mint Hill and Monroe.

Visit www.monroehardware.com to learn more about the company, located at 101 N. Sutherland Ave., as well as retail centers in Monroe (1590 Walkup Ave.) and Mint Hill (6912 Matthews-Mint Hill Road).

BEST PEST CONTROL

Terminix Terminix has been ridding homes and businesses of termites since 1932.

They not only knock out termites, but also ants, bedbugs, roaches, mosquitoes, rodents, spiders and even wildlife.

Visit www.trustterminix.com for more information on the company, which has three primary locations in the region, including Indian Trail (6116 Indian Trial-Fairview Road) and Monroe (2119 Stafford St.).

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BEST DAY CARE

Carmel Baptist Church WEE School Carmel Baptist Church has a children's early education program, dubbed WEE School, for preschoolers.

Kids not only learn the alphabet and numbers, but play outside, learn biblical principles and move to music. The school offers parents resources from its media center.

Visit www.carmelbaptist.org/resources/ schools/wee-school/ to learn more about the center, located at 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road.

BEST TUTORING CENTER

Huntington Learning Center (Weddington/Wesley Chapel)

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The center emphasizes confidence and motivation to get better grades. It also helps youth earn higher scores on Advanced Placement, ACT and SAT, among other standardized tests.

Visit www.huntingtonhelps.com to learn more about the region's three centers, including Charlotte (8320 Pineville-Matthews Road) and Weddington (5945 WeddingtonMonroe Road).

BEST DAY SPA

Skin Therapy of Charlotte Tired of stumbling upon Instagram photos of your friends and thinking #SkinGoals2017?

Skin Therapy of Charlotte can help you achieve the look you want, with custom facials, skin treatments, massage therapy and waxes. Visit www.skintherapyofcharlotte.com to learn more about the spa, located at 10607 Rea Road, Charlotte.

BEST HAIR SALON

Bella Und Guy Salon Bella Und Guy Salon has spent the last few months breaking into its snazzy expanded space.

The salon offers haircuts, coloring, highlights, redken, waxing, perms, among other services.

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Carmel Christian School Carmel Christian is the answer for parents looking for an educational experience for their children that includes a biblical direction.

The K-12 school includes a rigorous curriculum, healthy athletics program and bustling arts program.

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Huntington Learning Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the tutoring business.

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INDIAN TRAIL ART STUDIO

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The Matthews salon is located at 2925 Senna Drive. Look for the salon on Facebook to learn more.

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Echo Nail Spa Claudette Jacobs will celebrate the relocation of her Echo Nail Spa to 2300 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe on July 19 with a ribbon cutting.

Echo Nail Spa offers membership packages for manicures and pedicures to make sure your nail game is strong. You can get artificial nails or a gel manicure.

Visit www.echonailspa.com for details about the spa.

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Brian Borelli

Now Offering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for pets is used to treat wounds, snake bites, infections, smoke inhalation and various other ailments.

Piedmont Animal Emergency and Referral Center is the only facility in North Carolina to offer this service. Call us to learn more.

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tic, physical therapy and herbal therapy.

Visit www.passionatepawsanimalhospital.com for details about Bonilla and her hospital at 1526 Providence Road S., Waxhaw.

Charlotte Kennels If you’re looking for top-notch boarding for your best friend, Charlotte Kennels, is the place to go!

Offering personalized care and attention at competitive rates, pets can live in luxury with daily treats, specialized diet plans, and individual or supervised group playtime. A variety of runs for dogs, including luxury suites, large and giant runs, are available to fit your pets’ needs, each with a name-brand dog bed.

Cats are supplied with fleece-lined beds in their “condos,” and they have access to a play room. Constant care is provided to make boarding a relaxing experience for your pet.

Visit www.charlottekennels.com for details on the business, located at 5000 Sardis Drive, Indian Trail.

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PetSmart

Dr. Susan Bonilla and her staff at Passionate Paws Animal Hospital held a pet adoption event last month in Waxhaw. Grant Baldwin/MMHW photo ages are also available.

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Fido not feeling well? Take him to Dr. Susan Bonilla.

At Passionate Paws Animal Hospital, pets receive comprehensive care from a skilled and compassionate veterinarian. The hospital offers preventative care, including physicals, dentals, nutrition, diagnostics, parasite control and vaccinations; advanced care, including surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, radiology and euthanasia; and complementary care, including acupuncture, chiroprac-

To pamper your pooch, visit Brittany Davis at Passionate Paws Animal Hospital.

Davis, a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, has been voted best groomer, thanks to her skills and experience.

Individualized care for each pet is standard. Grooming services include baths, haircuts, ear cleaning and nail trimming. Puppy baths and spa pack-

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Shop smart for your furry friend at PetSmart, voted the best pet store.

A wide selection accommodates the needs of several pet types, including cats, dogs, fish, birds and reptiles.

Pet services such as grooming, training, boarding and pharmacy are offered.

Adoption services and a learning center are also available.

Visit www.petsmart.com to learn more about locations.

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Queen City K-9 Services Queen City K-9 Services specially trains working police and military dogs, but also caters to all breeds of dogs, offering various training services including group classes, private lessons, “inboard” training programs, and behavior modification.

In addition to training, boarding and grooming are also available.

Dog breeding and puppy sales are also a feature of the facility.

Visit www.qck9.comfor details about the firm at 5816 Deal Road, Weddington.

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Best of the Weekly Automotive BEST AUTO REPAIR

Alling's Auto & Truck Repair Glenn Alling is the man behind Alling's Auto & Truck Repair. He’s not only been fixing up cars since 1984, but he’s also been an active member of Union County Chamber of Commerce.

They can help with brakes, climate control systems, diagnostics, electrical systems, oil changes and tires – just to name a few things. The shop is part of the NAPA AutoCare network.

Visit www.allingsautorepair.com to learn more about the center, located at 1403 N. Rocky River Road, Monroe.

BEST CAR WASH/DETAILING

Carolina’s Finest Detailing You can’t spend all that money on a fancy used car and skimp on the details.

Let Carolina’s Finest Detailing hook you up with a fresh coat of paint, a wash and maybe take out some of the used car smell.

Visit www.carolinasfinestdetailing.me for details on the company, located at 6810 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. The company’s service area includes Monroe.

BEST AUTO DETAILER

Bob Mayberry Hyundai Bob Mayberry Hyundai carries new and used cars, in addition to an onsite service center and loans/leases.

Ingram Walters, owner of the dealership, is community-minded. The dealership supports several community organizations, including United Way of Central Carolinas, Union County Homeless Shelter, Toys for Tots, YMCA and Hospice of Union County.

Visit www.bobmayberryhyundai.com to learn more about the dealership, located at 3220 W. U.S. 74, Monroe.

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Best of the Weekly Arts & Entertainment

BEST COMMUNITY THEATER

BEST LOCAL MUSEUM

Matthews Playhouse

Matthews Heritage Museum

If you’re looking for entertainment, check out the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts.

The facility presents mainstage productions by area actors that are familyfocused.

School of Theater productions feature students from theater classes. Scholarships are available for eligible students wanting to attend classes or summer camps.

The theater also offers performances for school field trips. Upcoming shows include “Junie B. Jones is not a Crook,” “The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree,” “Bonnie and Clyde The Musical,” “Freedom Train” and “South Pacific.” Visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com for details about the group, located at 100 McDowell St. E.

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

The House That Rocks The House That Rocks specializes in music education.

Piano, guitar, drums, bass and vocal lessons are taught by experienced, professional musicians.

The venue can be rented for events for two hours. The facility also organizes events such as the Tyris Live Jazz Series in the Park.

Visit www.thehousethatrocks.com/ for details about the company, located at 553 Indian Trail Road S., Indian Trail.

Enjoy a blast from the past at the best local museum, Matthews Heritage Museum.

Exploring 150 years of Matthews’ history, the museum can be an educational experience for all ages. The “A Century of Helping Hands” exhibit is now on display, along with a Lifestyles Gallery, Community Gallery and a book sale. Through Labor Day, the museum offers free admission to active duty military personnel.

Visit www.matthewsheritagemuseum.org for details about the museum, located at 232 N. Trade St., Matthews.

BEST ART GALLERY

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Where is Independence Day popping the most?

by Yustin Riopko Contributor

Celebrate Independence Day with parades, fireworks, music and food at these Fourth of July events.

Indian Trail: July 4th Parade and Celebration

The Matthews Heritage Museum sponsors a Victorian Lawn Party each spring at The Reid House.

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BEST HISTORICAL SITE

Orr & Orr Art Studio and Gallery hosts several weekly events, including: “Color with Jerry” for children ages 5 and up and an “Art Talk” on Tuesdays; “Art From the Heart” for all ages on Wednesdays; and the “ABCs of Art” classes on Thursdays, with additional events and activities on Saturdays.

Artists Jerry, Cro Dadi and Coyote lead the classes and events.

Visit www.orrgallery.com for details about the gallery, located at 110 Matthews Station St., Matthews.

The Reid House The Historic Matthews Reid House is one of the few Victorian Queen Annestyle houses in Mecklenburg County.

Built in 1890, it now stands as a symbol of architectural significance for Matthews, preserving the town’s history.

The house is used as a venue for weddings, receptions, parties, reunions, meetings and other special events.

Visit www.matthewsreidhouse.org/ index.html for details about the home, located at 134 W. John St.

Festivities will start with a parade and continue with a beach party with food, live music, water slides, water obstacle courses and a foam pit.

Fireworks will begin at dusk.

Unionville: 4th of July Celebration

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Festivities like flag-raising and watermelon contests will lead into the annual parade in downtown Indian Trail.

• When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 4 • Where: Unionville Elementary School • Details: www.unionvillenc. com.

Live music will fill the air before and after the 1 p.m. Independence Day parade. There will also be food and games.

Lake Park: Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration

Matthews: Fun Family 4th Celebration

• When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4 • Where: Russell Park • Details: www.lakeparknc.gov.

The Village of Lake Park will host a parade, pie contest and picnic to celebrate America’s independence.

*Waxhaw: A Taste of Small Town Americana • When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 4 • Where: Downtown • Details: www.waxhaw.com.

• When: 5 to 9 p.m. July 1 • Where: Stumptown Park • Details: www.matthewsnc.gov.

Meet at town hall to decorate bikes and wagons for the People’s Parade, which starts at 5:30 p.m., after which there will be carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks and balloon gifts. The Entertainers will play a concert at 7 p.m. *This event will feature a fireworks show.

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