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MATTHEWS – In the Butler gym on an otherwise quiet Saturday afternoon, balls bounce, whistles blow and the voice of Bulldog great Cierra Burdick can be heard above everyone else's. There are probably 10 to 15 post players sharpening their skills, but Burdick isn’t taking it easy on anyone. “No, stop the play,” she yells as sweat drips from her practice gear. “Do it again and get it right.” Burdick was holding her annual basketball camp June 29 at Butler – the gym that hangs banners with her name as a N.C. Gatorade Player of the
Year, a Parade all-American honoree and a co-Associated Press Player of the Year. She led the 2009-10 Butler team to its first state basketball title and compiled a 86-7 record in three seasons with the Bulldogs. Burdick went on to star at the University of Tennessee before being drafted with the 14th pick in the WNBA by the Los Angeles Sparks. Burdick has also played for Atlanta, New York and Las Vegas, but spent last season playing for Poland’s Sleza Wroclaw. There, Burdick appeared in 35 games and averaged 12.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game see BALLER, Page 4A
Basketball has taken Butler grad Cierra Burdick to the WNBA and around the world. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
was talking with John Hawk this week about the transition he's had since taking over Home Instead Senior Care's Charlotte franchise in January from Les and Roberta Farnum. The Farnums launched the franchise 20 years ago, before the first of the Baby Boomers hit the age of 55. Since then, they've won a slew of business awards and served on nonprofit boards that serve older adults. Hawk explained something about his senior caregiver business that I wouldn't have thought about, since my parents died fairly young. “If I'm 40 or 50-something years old and getting to the point where my parents might come and live with me,” Hawk said, “that's the person that's really going to need the help. They've got a full-time job, the family is really really busy and now they've got a mother or father moving in with them.” It got me thinking about how our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expos can not only help older adults, but also their families. Many families probably aren't prepared when they learn a parent needs an extra bit more support. Over the past couple of years, Charlotte Media Group has connected see VICK, Page 3A
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CHARLOTTE – For the Providence girls 4x400 relay team, the rise to the top of the state this year began with a near miss a season ago. Senior Ariana Rivera said the image is imprinted in her mind and something she still thinks about to this day. The Panthers were in the 2017-18 indoor track and field championship and running with Southeast Raleigh for the state title. The teams were the two clear fa-
vorites, and the Panthers even had a lead for part of the race before Rivera got caught and Providence settled for a runner-up finish, just 0.3 seconds away from their first title together. That team featured Rivera, Ella Mainwaring Foster, Nimeesha Coleman and Zaria Dunlap, a senior at the time and now a freshman outfielder on the University of Illinois softball team. The girls would get their revenge, see TRACK, Page 4A
The Providence 4x400 relay team of (from left) Nimeesha Coleman, Ella Mainwaring Foster, Amanda Watson and Ariana Rivera won every event they competed in during the regular season. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting involving a Monroe man at the Paces Pointe Apartments. Officers arrived at the complex after 1:10 a.m. July 6 to find an unresponsive male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic later pronounced Jonathan Troy Swierski, 20, of Monroe, deceased on the scene. Police described this as an isolated incident stemming from a dispute by known parties. No charges have been filed. The Matthews Police Department encourages the public to contact Detective Danielle Helms at dhelms@matthewsnc.gov or 704847-5555 with any details regarding the case.
Matthews organizing National Night Out MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department invites the community to National Night Out, an event that encourages crime prevention awareness while strengthening bonds with the community. Cardinal Health, Matthews Animal Control, Matthews Police Department, Matthews Library and event sponsor Target will be on hand providing resources for families. Bounce houses will be there for kids. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Town Green in front of town hall, 232
Matthews Station St. Police are also offering a free space for any neighborhood that wishes to bring and set up a table to represent their specific neighborhood. The department can also arrange an officer to discuss safety topics with neighborhoods. The deadline to register a neighborhood is July 17. Contact Officer Tim Aycock to register at taycock@matthewsnc.gov or 704-841-6754.
McCready campaign reaches new milestones CHARLOTTE – Ahead of the Sept. 10 election, Dan McCready's congressional campaign has launched an aggressive field program to reach as many voters as possible in all eight counties across the Ninth District. As of July 1, the campaign knocked on more than 18,000 doors, made over 95,000 phone calls and spoken with more than 12,000 voters. More than 2,600 people have signed up to volunteer for the McCready campaign. The campaign has hosted more than 87 field events at eight offices across the county. Go to www.danmccready.com to get involved with the campaign.
Jill Biden to speak at Adams' Mad Hatter's Luncheon CHARLOTTE - Congresswoman Alma Adams will host Jill Biden at her 24th Annual Adams Mad Hatter's Luncheon on Aug. 24 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. Biden, a community college professor, served as Second Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. During the Obama-Biden Administration, she advocated for military families, community colleges, the fight against cancer, and the education of women and girls around the world. “As a fellow educator and advocate for women, I can't imagine a better person to talk to our supporters about how important next year's election is,” Adams said. Tickets are required. Visit http://almaad amsforcongress.com/ for details.
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Reader wonders what counts as a Will and what doesn't? Dear Attorney, A relative recently passed away leaving a significant number of personal assets and property. Since his passing, my family has been fighting over who should get what. We found a document in which he listed everything he owned along with who should receive it. Would this document count as his Will? – Where There's No Will, There's A Fray Dear Fray, When most people think of a Will, they think of what's called a Last Will and Testament. This document will be in writing, signed by the testator (the one who makes the Will), and signed by two witnesses. An alternative to the testator's signature is for someone to sign on his or her behalf, in the presence and at the request of the testator, and witnessed as discussed above. The document you are describing will need to meet at least the above requirements to be considered an attested Will. Most attorneys take an extra step to make the Will "self-proving." This is done by using an affidavit, signed by the witnesses, and then having the affidavit properly notarized. The advantage of the self-proving Will is it allows the beneficiaries to skip the part of probate which requires verification of the Will's authenticity. If the document you found doesn't meet the above requirements, it may still be considered an unattested Will depending on the circumstances. North Carolina also recognizes two types of unattested Wills: holographic Wills and nuncupative Wills. A Holographic Will must be written entirely in the testator's handwriting in order to be valid. The testator must also sign the Will or include his or her name, in his or her handwriting, within the Will. Finally, the holographic Will must be found in a safe place following the testator's death. That can include: • A safe deposit box • Among the testator's valuable papers and effects • In the possession of an individual or company where it was placed for safekeeping The last type, a nuncupative Will, won't apply in your case because it's an oral Will. It's still worth knowing about though. The nuncupative Will is made by someone experiencing their last sickness or who is about to die. To be valid, the testator must not survive the sickness or imminent death. There must also be two competent witnesses who have
people to companies that offer care, companionship and financial advice, as well as agencies that specialize in accessibility, hearing or staying active. We've had fun vendors like travel agents and Queens Cup Steeplechase, too. I mention our expo because we just nailed down the details for the next one. The Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. The free event includes free breakfast and free lunch, as well as the opportunities to win prizes while sitting in on breakout sessions (I hand out the lucky raffle tickets).
We ask that people interested in going register in advance so we can plan the right amount of food for breakfast and lunch. Email Rebecca Jensen at rjensen@ cmgweekly.com or call us at 704-8492261. Companies or organizations interested in reaching a few hundred older adults can sign up as vendors or sponsors by emailing Rebecca, as well. We're putting out a special senior-themed edition that will appeal to the older readers on the same day as the expo. Now that I think about it, we're producing senior-themed editions quarterly. So pick up the July 26 edition to read more about Hawk, a millennial whose family has been touched by Home Instead Senior Care on a personal level.
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been specifically requested by the testator to bear witness to the utterance of the testator's final wishes. However, nuncupative Wills can only dispose of personal property. These Wills do not dispose of real property. If the document you located qualifies as a Will, it likely falls into either of the first two categories. The circumstances surrounding this document will be relevant to determining its status. You should speak with an experienced probate or estate planning attorney who can properly advise you. Your relative's case also illustrates the importance of having a well-drafted, properly signed and executed, comprehensive Last Will and Testament. Work with an attorney to prepare your Will so it accurately reflects your final wishes. By executing a Will, you can reduce the likelihood that upon your death your family will experience the same disputes you're going through now. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and F. Lee Weaver or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com
The Matthews Police Department reported these incidents June 10-16: Alcohol • 8000 block of South I-485 Inner Highway: DWI, reckless driving and open container after consuming. June 12 Assaults/Threats • 3200 block of Winding Trail: Assault with deadly weapon. June 12 • 9600 block of East Independence Boulevard: Communicate threats. June 12 Break-Ins • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Burglary/ breaking and entering. June 13 • 10900 block of East Independence Boulevard: Various clothes stolen. June 11 • 13100 block of Idlewild Road: Burglary and larceny after break-in involving large safe and $50,000. June 11 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 100 block of West Matthews Street: Backpack blower stolen from vehicle. June 15 • 1600 block of Nightshade Place: Change stolen from vehicle. June 13 • 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive: Theft from vehicle. June 10 (2 cases) • 2300 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Golf clubs and e-cigarette stolen. June 16 • 9200 block of East Independence Boulevard: Breaking and entering vehicle. June 12 • 9800 block of Treeside Lane: Car radio stolen from vehicle. June 10 Driving • 1600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Driving while license revoked. June 10 Fraud/Forgery • 100 block of Matthews Station Street: False pretenses/ swindle involving $21,450. June 11
• 1200 block of Crews Road East: Obtaining property by false pretenses. June 13 • 1500 block of Ashley Creek Drive: False pretenses/swindle/ con game. June 10 • 2300 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Larceny by check scam involving $1,850. June 14 Property Damage • 600 block of Elizabeth Lane: Damage to automobile. June 14 Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Lane: Destruction/ damage/vandalism involving church sanctuary and school rock. June 15 • 3100 block of Fincher Farm Road: Scratched vehicle. June 16 • 9300 block of East Independence Boulevard: Damage to passenger window. June 15 Robbery • 3400 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Common law robbery and simple assault. June 12 Thefts • Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Habitual larceny. June 10 • Lowe's Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Tool set stolen. June 10 • Lowe's Home Improvement, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Power washer and inverter stolen. June 15 • Rack Room Shoes, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Men and women's sandals stolen. June 10 • Rue 21, 9609 E. Independence Blvd.: T-shirts stolen. June 15 • Target, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Headphones and watch stolen. June 12 • 2600 block of Bathgate Lane: Larceny. June 15 • 10100 block of East Independence Boulevard: Larceny involving debit and credit cards. June 15
Other • 600 block of West John Street: Resist, obstruct or delay. June 12 • 9500 block of East Independence Boulevard: Fictitious registration plate and no insurance. June 16 The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents June 10-16: Alcohol • 8100 block of Blair Road: DWI. June 15 • 8500 block of Brief Road: DWI. June 15 Assaults/Threats • 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Communicating threats. June 10 • 5900 block of Oak Drive: Felony conspiracy and assault with a deadly weapon. June 16 Break-Ins • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Breaking and entering and theft from building. June 13 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 10800 block of Meg Meadow Drive: Theft from vehicle. June 15 Drugs • 4800 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. June 15 • 4900 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. June 12 • 7500 block of Hannah Alexander Lane: Possession of marijuana. June 15 • 10300 block of Idlewild Road: Simple possession of marijuana. June 11 Thefts • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road: Larceny. June 14 • 8500 block of Willhill Road: Larceny. June 16 • 13300 block of Albemarle Road: Motor vehicle theft. June 11
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on 45% shooting. She also made nearly 80% of her free throws. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s sports editor Andrew Stark recently caught up with Burdick to see where she’s playing, why she’s giving back and some of her memories from her time on Butler’s campus. I saw you out here banging with them, correcting them and working as hard as anyone on the court today. Why is it important for you to show it to them that way and let them see that you’re willing to work, too? Burdick: I think the important thing is that they left better than how they came. I want them to learn something new, because if they didn’t learn something new, then I didn’t do my job. I’ve had years of experience. I’ve had a bunch of great college experiences, and coaches and mentors who have helped me, so I have the responsibility to give back and do the same for other people. That’s my biggest goal and mission – to give them some knowledge. Hopefully, they walked away better than when they came in. How long have you been doing the camp here? Burdick: I did my first camp here after my second year in the league, so 2016 was the first time I ever did a camp. Butler and coach Satterfield, the AD here, have been so generous saying this can be my home court for whenever I need it. I’m grateful. I put a lot of time and a lot of work into this gym, so it’s nice to come back and be able to shoot around and have camps here. The people have been great here. I know your professional career has taken you all over the world, but
do you still have a home in the Matthews area? Burdick: Yes. I bought my house here two years ago right in the Matthews area, so this is home for me. This is home base for eight months out of the year. It’s nice to just come back. I love Matthews. I love Charlotte. It’s where I was born and raised. I’m glad to call this home. What does next year hold for your professional career? Burdick: I re-signed with my team in Poland, so I’ll leave Sept. 1 to head back overseas. I’m playing with Wroclaw and going back to the same club I was playing at last year, so I’m looking forward to it. That’ll be nice to have some familiarity over there, right? Burdick: Absolutely. That doesn’t happen with every team, with a new city every year. This will be the first year I’m going back to a place I know, and that’s really a relief. I’m sure culture in Poland is a little different, to say the least. What’s that part of your basketball experience been like? It’s cold, right? Burdick: It’s a lot of work. For the majority of the season, it’s two practices a day. It’s cold. I always end up in cold countries. Italy was the warmest country I ever played in because I was in the south part of the country. I played in Israel, which was amazing weather, too. But I was in Russia before I was in Poland and that’s some cold, cold weather. The first week in a new place is always the hardest because you’re trying to learn where the gym is, where the grocery store is, and get into a routine and flow of things. Once your able to do that, it’s great. I love Europe. I love the lifestyle. I love getting to meet new people and play with new people every year. I’m doing what I love to do, so that’s a blessing. But going team from
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however, winning their first state title at last year’s outdoor track and field season. That win was by nearly seven seconds over the field and prepared them for a huge offseason. “For me, it felt so relieving because I was the last leg and I got caught during outdoor,” said Rivera, an Appalachian State commit. “Winning outdoor was a big deal for me because I got so hungry after that loss. I really wanted that state championship because even to this day if I look back on that race it still bothers me. So when we won states last year, it was like a light bulb went off and it was like, ‘OK, we know we’ve got this and we know we can run with anyone.’ That set the spark because we knew we were fast.” That foursome finished seventh at New Balance Nationals last June with a time of 3:49.20 and placed sixth in the Swedish relay, an event where one runner runs the 100, another the 200, a third the 300 and the final leg is the 400. With Dunlap gone this year, the Panthers turned to Amanda Watson, a Clemson signee for the 400, and the results have been terrific. “It was really entertaining to watch them do really well last year and I knew I wanted that so I trained so much harder,” Watson said. “I was a distance runner before this so I transitioned and did more sprint work to get back on the team.” The four clicked instantly. Mainwaring Foster specializes in the 400 and is a big-time college recruit after winning the 400 open state and regional titles. She said during the season they choose to focus more of their in-season efforts on their individual events, but once it’s time for them to step up and run the relay, it’s a seamless transition made easy by their closeness off the track. “I love the 4x400 because it’s a team effort and we’re always pushing each other to go faster,” she said. “In the 400 open, it’s just you, so you have to push yourself on
a different level. But in the relay, I know I have a team that can make it up or help balance it out. And we have fun out there. We’re always yelling, 'She’s right behind you so you better speed up’ or something to try to push each other. And it works.” The foursome has certainly worked well together all season. Watson, Mainwaring Foster, Coleman and Rivera ran the event four times during the regular season and won every one, taking championships at the Queen City Relays, Bojangles’ meet, Class 4A Western Regional and at the 4A state championship. “We are all so close and we get along really well,” Rivera said. “When we run together, we’re able to be hard on each other, but we understand it’s nothing personal. We expect each other to do our best, and we’re here to support each other. That’s why we’re able to do so well.” From the start, the girls held the fastest time in the state, which is currently 3:50.21 after the foursome placed 11th at the New Balance Nationals in the 4x400. With Holly Klug replacing Watson, the Panthers were also ninth in the Swedish relay capping a great run. “Four years and 11 seasons of running is a lot, and states was already emotional, so I’m sure it will be emotional, especially if we do really well,” Watson said days before running at New Balance Nationals “It’s going to be great, but sad because it’s our last race together and we’ve had so much fun this year and accomplished so much between us.” With Watson and Rivera gone, the Panthers aren’t ready to concede their dominance in the 4x400 over the past two seasons. Mainwaring Foster returns as the state’s top 400 runner and Coleman placed second in the state in the 300 hurdles and is also back to partner with some newcomers the Panthers have high hopes for. “We’re going to continue our 4x400 streak next year,” Mainwaring Foster said. “Coach always says we don’t reload. We just retool and that’s the plan for next year.”
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Home Sales DATE SOLD
ADDRESS
SALE PRICE
20-Jun
Ashley Farms 3129 Rheinwood Court 20-Jun
DATE SOLD
Matthews Ridge 7127 Whistler Way 28-Jun
28105 Annecy 1937 Tanfield Drive
ADDRESS
$270,000 $200,000
Brandonwood 3335 Carnegie Lane 20-Jun $364,990
SALE PRICE
Millstone Ridge 1318 Cochrane Woods Lane 24-Jun $315,000 1226 Cochrane Woods Lane 20-Jun $352,000
Williams Station 2910 Cross Tie Lane 28-Jun
$265,000
Lake Forest 7600 Rolling Hill Road 24-Jun
$186,500
Windrow II 14400 Hackamore Drive 28-Jun
$315,000
Marlwood Acres 1233 Robinhood Circle 18-Jun
$245,000
Old Belle Meade 4333 Spring St. 12-Jun
$455,000
Windrow Estates 13918 Creekside Drive 4-Jun
$277,000
Meadows of Mint Hill 11949 Canter Drive 13-Jun
$395,000
Winterbrooke 2631 Oxborough Drive 28-Jun $410,000 2350 Winterbrooke Dr. 17-Jun $410,000
Mint Hill Commons 8122 Bretton Woods Dr. 27-Jun 8126 Bretton Woods Dr. 27-Jun
$347,830 $389,950
Wood Hollow 839 Winter Wood Drive 24-Jun
Morris Farms 6943 Spring Morning Lane 21-Jun $175,000 7007 Spring Morning Lane 20-Jun $174,500 6934 Spring Morning Lane 19-Jun $185,000
$510,000
Castleford 10908 Kilkenny Drive
14-Jun
$723,260
Reid Hall 9507 Reid Hall Lane
28-Jun
$407,500
Reverdy Farms 1327 Home Place 10-Jun
$854,000
Reverdy Glen 1427 Elmsford Lane 17-Jun
$892,612
Sagewood 2707 Walker Road
21-Jun
$524,673
Sardis Grove 225 Bubbling Well Road 17-Jun
$437,950
Chestnut Hills 11207 Chestnut Hill Dr. 18-Jun Crestdale Crossing 1040 Crestdale Crossing 10-Jun Deerfield Creek 11127 Brush Hollow Rd. 12-Jun 11209 Brush Hollow Rd. 12-Jun Eden Hall 910 Greenbridge Drive 26-Jun Greygate 320 Rose Arbor Lane 309 Rose Arbor Lane Habersham 11114 Atrium Way
27-Jun 4-Jun 17-Jun
$380,000 $199,000
Matthews Commons 2526 Ashby Woods Dr. 11-Jun
28227
Allen Park 308 Alexis Drive
14-Jun
$280,000
Applegate 9010 Goldfields Drive 28-Jun
$241,000
Ashe Plantation 10207 Overland Court 19-Jun 8524 Quarters Lane 10-Jun
$325,000 $390,000
Belle Glade 15304 Altomonte Ave. 28-Jun 10310 Pahokee Drive 17-Jun 15209 Kissimmee Lane 13-Jun
$364,500 $384,350 $346,000
Brighton Park 6217 Hove Road 28-Jun 5304 Soaring Eagle Ln. 14-Jun 6904 Evans Road 11-Jun 5913 Whitehawk Hill Rd. 10-Jun 5228 Soaring Eagle Ln. 4-Jun
$300,000 $296,000 $323,000 $374,900 $260,000
Chestnut Lake 7734 Cedar Tree Lane 13-Jun
$214,000
$395,000 $326,000 $359,000 $325,000 $340,513
Sardis Pointe 9108 Kalanchoe Drive 21-Jun
$455,000
St. Clair 2704 Old House Circle 18-Jun 9418 Tavistock Court 18-Jun
$239,000 $229,000
Stevens Grove 937 Arborfield Drive 7-Jun
$1,189,900
$240,000
$328,500
The Heathers 2600 Kirkholm Drive 21-Jun 2706 Bathgate Lane 18-Jun 2526 Clearkirk Court 12-Jun
Covington Commons 7315 Reece Valley Court 20-Jun
$250,000 $255,500 $243,000
Danbrooke Park 6237 Danbrooke Park Dr. 14-Jun
$231,865
$290,000
Thompson Plant 3021 Old House Circle 10-Jun
Ellington Farm 10511 Olde Irongate Ln. 28-Jun 6517 Robin Hollow Dr. 14-Jun
$505,000 $470,000
Farmwood 6421 Gold Wagon Lane 4-Jun
$380,000
Fairfield Park 7357 Elwood Drive 10-Jun
$225,000
Farmwood East 11909 Shady Oak Court 7-Jun
$388,000
$480,565 $429,900 $439,000 $212,000
Hearthstone 3119 Quilting Road 28-Jun $391,000 Matthews 4634 Jamesville Drive 28-Jun
$235,000
Sardis Plantation 126 Savannah Drive 18-Jun 105 Linville Drive 11-Jun 720 Walnut Point Drive 10-Jun 533 Walnut Point Drive 5-Jun 516 Clairview Lane 5-Jun
$530,000 $661,250
Matthews Estates 919 Timber Knoll Drive 19-Jun
$331,000
Matthews Grove 2315 Nettleton Court 7-Jun
$260,000
SALE PRICE
$429,900
Providence Hills 3010 Providence Hills Dr. 24-Jun
$342,500 $360,212
DATE SOLD
Kool Springs 7411 Solitude Court 10-Jun
$271,900 $286,000
Chesney Glen 108 Chesney Glen Drive 4-Jun 201 Canterfield Lane 3-Jun
ADDRESS
$320,000
19-Jun 17-Jun
$255,845 $267,710
SALE PRICE
Weddington Ridge 4207 Nathaniel Glen Ct. 28-Jun
$245,000
Brightmoor 1212 Armadale Lane 3314 Mara Court
Chase View 3322 Chase Forest Ct. 14-Jun 3326 Chase Forest Ct. 7-Jun
DATE SOLD
ADDRESS
$165,000
Thornblade 1708 Walnut Crest Lane 11-Jun $335,000 1817 Thornblade Ridge Drive 10-Jun $305,000
Forestbrook 4103 Cherrybrook Drive 28-Jun $325,000 Glencroft 8916 Fultram Lane 8716 Scarsdale Drive
Olde Stonegate 6014 Gatekeeper Lane 6-Jun 8317 Olde Stonegate Ln.3-Jun
$347,900 $354,200
Olde Sycamore 7409 Olde Sycamore Dr. 28-Jun 7027 Olde Sycamore Dr. 14-Jun
$405,000 $365,000
Oxford Glen 13801 Waltham Place 17-Jun
$271,350
Oxfordshire 6013 Crown Hill Drive
24-Jun
$396,000
Portofino 13034 Odell Heights Dr. 11-Jun
$565,550
Reigate 14821 Bridgewater Lane 28-Jun
$230,000
Richland Estates 9901 Pleasant View Ln. 10-Jun
$200,000
Ridgewood Estates 14000 Clearvale Drive 27-Jun 13915 Clearvale Drive 3-Jun
$225,000 $290,000
Rolling Oaks 5321 Rolling Oak Lane 13-Jun
$150,900
St. Ives 7536 Hannah Alexander Lane 21-Jun $340,000 Summerwood 9311 Scorpio Lane 28-Jun 9201 Raven Top Drive 28-Jun 12829 Pumpkin Way Dr. 27-Jun 11223 Three Sisters Ln. 21-Jun 10924 Sorrel Ridge Dr. 18-Jun 10705 Meg Meadow Dr. 13-Jun 10314 Lemington Drive 3-Jun
$475,000 $435,000 $475,000 $595,215 $505,000 $610,000 $494,000
Timber Creek 9724 Buckskin Lane 17-Jun
$176,000
Wilson Woods 8316 Willhill Road 28-Jun 8424 Willhill Road 28-Jun 8029 Wilson Woods Dr. 7-Jun
$222,450 $263,000 $184,000 $208,000 $217,000 $241,100 $267,000
17-Jun 14-Jun
$475,000 $389,000
Hickory Ridge 6907 Carriageway Lane 27-Jun 6613 Woodthrush Drive 13-Jun 6421 Lake Forest Road 7-Jun 6417 Calliope Court 7-Jun
$175,000 $195,600 $174,700 $189,000
Hidden Hills 12916 Hidden Hills Lane 19-Jun
$365,000
Woodbury 9043 Paddle Oak Road 17-Jun 10026 Bristley Road 14-Jun 9403 Abney Court 3-Jun
Iverness 5633 Idlewild Road
$200,000
Yoginagar 4629 Narayan St.
24-Jun
20-Jun
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would be a waste of your resources.” Query reiterated that he wants teachers to be able to see who is outside before they open the door to the classroom. “The teachers already have that access but if you want it redundant, sir, we’ll work on it,” Wilcox said. Query didn’t like the idea of teachers only having the option of looking at the video feeds from their computer, while Wilcox doesn’t like the idea of a video monitor prominently on the wall distracting children. Query countered the only distractions would be when children naturally go in and out of the mobile classroom. “I want you to think about that before we come to vote,” Query said. “We’re beating around the bush about which is better. That’s something that our chief and your chief at one time said would be an asset and you denied it last time.” “I think what we have is a solution that works for our kids,” Wilcox replied. “I think what you’re asking for is something that is redundant and quite frankly something that even your chief, our principal and our chief have said we have handled already. But again, I’ll defer to the wisdom of the commissioner and your colleagues on the board.” Mayor Paul Bailey asked Wilcox if he’d be willing to meet with the police chief and commissioners so they could better understand the security system in place. “I believe a number in the community have done just that, but we’ll do it again,” Wilcox replied. CMS has been coming to town meetings annually since 2016 to discuss mobile classrooms at Elizabeth Lane. The school’s original rezoning in 1995 had space allotted for mobile classrooms. CMS sought to extend the boundary in 2001 to fit more units. Matthews agreed but added a sunset provision requiring them to be removed by July 2002.
The issue resurfaced in 2016 after town staff realized CMS still had mobile classrooms outside the original boundary. Town leaders have tried to use the extension of the sunset provision as leverage to get CMS to come up with a long-range plan to reduce mobile units and build more brickand-mortar structures in Matthews. Leaders got CMS to agree last year to a queuing study to prevent drop-off and pick-up of students to spill over into town roadways. This year, CMS is asking for a two-year extension to the sunset provision. After meeting with Wilcox, Interim Planning Director Jay Camp told commissioners that a three- or four-year extension would be appropriate to allow time for the construction and opening of a new Lansdowne Elementary School. “I was concerned that doing student reassignment and trying to deal with this situation simultaneously would not be a real benefit for our citizens,” Bailey said. “It seems like it would be better to go ahead and do the student reassignment in '21 and then come back and revisit in '22 once we understand what the area looks like and the demographics.” Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the sunset provision at their Aug. 5 meeting. They may be more likely to agree to extend the sunset provision a few years if CMS complies with recommendations from the queuing study. The study, conducted by Design Resource Group, recommends the following: • In the afternoons, once the queue in Lot B (staff lot) reaches Elizabeth Lane, parents enter Lot A (bus lot) to begin stacking as they currently do in the morning peak. Once dismissal begins, the vehicles queued in Lot A can begin moving to Lot B for student pick-up. • An off-duty officer direct traffic at each lot access location for 30 minutes in the mornings and afternoons. “This queuing plan will cause us some distress but not anything we can’t get over,” Wilcox told commissioners. “We absolutely will do our very best to make it work.”
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Mayor, commissioner race becomes competitive by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Matthews Commissioner John Higdon admits it's a little awkward running for mayor against incumbent Paul Bailey, someone he's known for 25 years. Higdon, who is serving his third term on the board, said he generally agrees with Bailey on most issues, but there are a few substantial disagreements he's had with the mayor. The most notable is House Bill 514, which allows Matthews to open and operate charter schools. While the bill doesn't obligate the town to build a charter school, Higdon doubts it can be done without raising taxes. He'd like to see the town work with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in good faith for the benefit of children. Higdon also disgreed with a rezoning decision last year that will allow a housing development at 269 S. Trade St. Higdon thought the town should buy the property and convert it to a park. He's proud of the board's work enforcing the tree ordinance, as well as stopping the superstreet from being built along downtown Matthews. “That would have been very bad, having another Independence Boulevard through our historic district,” he said. Bailey may not have Higdon's nod for reelection, but he points to support from the other five members of the board for his reelection to a second term. His service to the town spans more than 30 years, including nine terms as commissioner, as well as a term on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education. He wants to ensure growth happens in a “smart, carefully managed way” to maintain the town's quality of life. “I am dedicated to bringing the steady, serious leadership we need to keep the positive experience and quality of life we have all come to expect in Matthews,” Bailey said. He's played a role in the building of Matthews Town Hall and Library, restoration of the Community Center and Arts Center, Crews Road Recreation Center, Levine Senior Center, the Public Works Facility and and Matthews Sportsplex. Matthews commissioner race With Higdon seeking the mayor’s seat and Chris Melton announcing he won’t seek reelection, the six-member Matthews Board of Commissioners could have at least two new members come December. Barbara Dement, Jeff Miller, Kress Query and John Urban have each filed for reelection. Dement, who is seeking her second term as commissioner, was raised in Mint Hill and has lived in Matthews for more than a decade. Prior to getting elected in 2017, Dement served various roles with the Matthews HELP Center, Matthews Planning Board and Matthews Sister Cities International Association. Dement said she believes in careful, balanced growth while maintaining small-town feel. “Our quality of life is important to everyone and should always be a key consideration in everything done by our town government,” she said. Miller has served on the board for six terms. “We have accomplished a lot, but there is always more to do,” Miller said. “Fact is, the 'Matthews preserve and protect before it's too late group,' really wants to preserve what this and prior boards have created – a small town that is walkable, attractive and filled with fine people attending free concerts and festivals.” Miller is proud the greenway he fought so hard for years ago continues to grow through connections to the sidewalk system, as well as the success of the Matthews Sportsplex. He's looking forward to a multi-use path along Sam Newell Road to make the north side of town more pedestrian-friendly. Query, who is retired, served as Matthews
mayor from 1969 to 1974, as well as town commissioner from 1993 to 2015. He returned to the board in 2017. He could not be reached for comment for this story. Urban, who works in architecture and planning, is seeking a fifth term as commissioner. Urban said he uses skills honed from his career and years of service to safeguard a small-town quality of life. “I am able to work from an educated and informed position to review proposals from developers who seek rezoning approvals,” Urban said. “I am dedicated to ensuring each project meets the strict design standards for which our town is so well known.” Urban serves on the board of directors for the Matthews Free Medical Clinic and Matthews Historical Foundation. He co-chairs the Red Brick Partnership. The race has attracted five challengers so far: Dave Bland, Allen Crosby, Renee Garner, Ken McCool and Mark Tofano. Bland, who owns a law firm downtown, has injected intrigue into the race. He was elected four times to the board, beginning in the early 1980s. “My wife said if I ran again she was going to divorce me. That put an end to my political career,” Bland said. “I think our kids have all grown up now, and she’s ready to kick me out of the house.” Bland brings 40 years of law experience, as well as institutional knowledge about the town. He was there when Matthews converted to a town manager form of government and fought against a landfill on land that eventually became the sportsplex. Crosby was among the 10 candidates that campaigned for Matthews commissioner for the 2017 election. Since then, he’s served on the Matthews Board of Adjustment. He could not be reached for comment for this story. Garner grew to prominence on a grassroots level when she spoke out against the N.C. Department of Transportation's superstreet project along John Street. She sees an opportunity to bring a fresh voice to the board of commissioners. “I have kids who are school age and feel that’s a group that needs representing,” Garner said. “But I also think I'd bring new opportunities to engage the public because I have a history of working with the community on transportation issues.” She thinks the town needs to approach issues of traffic and affordable housing with various solutions, such as working with the Charlotte Area Transit System to increase mobility. She'd believes discussions regarding the town's relationship with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools needs a parent's voice. She also believes in preserving small-town charm while growing as a community. McCool, who was born and raised in Matthews, compares election nights to Super Bowls. “The people who make the change and affect the day-to-day life are your commissioners and mayor,” McCool said. “That’s why I think it’s so important that people get to know their local politicians.” McCool said he understands issues from a younger person's point of view. He works as a painting subcontractor while taking a full course load at Central Piedmont Community College. His platform consists of preserving smalltown charm while initiating responsible development and improving infrastructure. He took issue with the idea of putting a superstreet through downtown. Tofano, a semi-retired consultant and entrepreneur, has worked to promote the idea of activism in the community through his brainchild, MatthewsTalks.org. The culmination of activism, he says, is getting elected to serve. The tipping point for Tofano's desire to run was during the Dec. 8, 2018, commissioners meeting, which Tofano describes as “the attempt to infringe on our freedom of speech and intimidate public speakers.” He wants to ensure the people have a voice in their local government. “The primary responsibility of an elected official, in my opinion, is to conduct themselves in a way and have their decisions and deliberations totally in favor of the citizens and what they desire,” he said.
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Let's Paint Stuff owner sought blank canvas
Bride & groom: Iris Caldwell (27) & Keith Manley (27) Occupations: Program coordinators for nonprofits Wedding location: Alexander Homestead, Charlotte Ceremony date: June 19, 2019 (televised)
by Paul Nielsen
MATTHEWS – After going through the grind of an eight-to-five job for many years, Janet Shepard woke up one morning and decided she wanted to change career paths. Shepard thought about going into business for herself several times over the years but being a single mom didn’t allow her to find the financing necessary to start a business. “I always wanted to start my own business and I had lots of good ideas over the years, but I could never afford to do it,” Shepard said. “I was also somewhat unhappy in my career that I used to love.’’ Last October, Shepard decided the time was right. She turned to something she loves – painting – and thus Let’s Paint Stuff was born. Let’s Paint Stuff is located in the Matthews Festival Shopping Center. It is a paint-your-own-art studio where people of all ages can free-style paint with stencils. People can paint a variety of items provided at the studio, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, aprons, totes, signs, rocks and onesies. Stencils are provided or custom stencils can be made by the staff. “It popped in my head that there is no place to do items like these,” Shepard said. “Our store is different because people can pick any item they want to pick. We have a large group of stencils. We will then teach you the technique needed to stencil it. It is really fun and relaxing. It is for anybody because stenciling is so easy. Our cost is about half of what most places charge.’’ Walk-ins are always welcome, especially during the summer break. Let’s Paint Stuff also hosts birthday parties, baby showers, bridal events and girl’s night out parties. Painters 21-and-older that book a private party can bring their own beer if they want. The studio’s summer camp sessions have proven to be popular. There are currently two sessions a day weekdays Monday to Friday through Aug. 16. The sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and another from 1 to 4 p.m. The camp is for rising K-12 students and campers are divided up by age. “We can accommodate full-day campers if the parents need that,” Shepard said. “We pick different projects for them to do so they are doing something different in the afternoon from what they did in the morning. Half-session campers will do seven different projects, and they will journal the whole week through. Every day, they will bring home one or two finished projects. We teach them a lot of different styles of painting and see PAINT, Page 2B
Let's Paint Stuff lets artists of all skill levels enhance items with stencils. Paul Nielsen/ MMHW photo
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Iris Caldwell and Keith Manley were among eight strangers from Charlotte paired to wed on Lifetime's “Married at First
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Sight,” defined by the show's resident sociologist Pepper Schwartz as a “modern spin on arranged marriage.”
The show's ninth season was filmed in Charlotte and premiered June 12. Couples were formed through questionnaires, in-depth interviews and home visits. After eight weeks in a legally binding marriage, the four couples will have to decide whether to stay married or file for divorce. Iris and her mother, Renee, have watched “Married at First Sight” together since its first season. Iris told her mother that she would apply to be on the show if it ever filmed in Charlotte and she was still single. The stars recently aligned. “When I told her there's a strong possibility I'm going to be matched and could possibly have a husband in weeks, she almost broke down in tears,” Iris said. “She was just as excited as I was because she knows how much this means to me and how much I really wanted to be a part of this process.” After earning a bachelor's from St. John's University, Iris enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte in 2015 to pursue her master's degree and be closer to her mother. She now works as a program coordinator for a large nonprofit at Charlotte, where the 27-year-old connects youth with interests they can pursue
after graduation. “I feel like everything for me is just together, so why not?” Iris said of finding love on the show. “Of course, being a part of something like this, I am just super excited to say, 'Hey, I trust the experts. I trust the process. Let's have fun.'” Expedited planning A major part of Iris's storyline is that she has yet to lose her virginity. She explained how waiting until she's married is an important part of her faith; however, she's ready to fall in love. “I'm a hopeless romantic,” Iris said during the premiere. “I see love in squirrels.” The show's experts would pair her up with Keith, a 27-year-old mentor and middle and high school basketball coach who is focused on work but ready to start a family. Keith hopes to follow the path of his parents who have been married for 29 years. “Iris and Keith could very well go the distance because they both love to help others, they both have healthy communication skills and positive family systems that support them,” see TV, Page 4B
Therapist joins cast of 'Married at First Sight'
he ninth season of Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” has a couple of major changes. First, the reality TV show was filmed in Charlotte. Second, Dr. Viviana Coles replaced Dr. Jessica Griffin as a relationship expert. Coles, a Houston-based marriage and family therapist, joined Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Pepper Schwartz in arranging the marriages and counseling the couples through the first few weeks of matrimony. “The thing that I’ve heard from other people so far when I tell them I’m on the show, is that they’re excited to kind of get a fresh perspective,” Coles said. “I’m excited to bring my take to it. I hope that people are willing to listen to me, as someone who’s new to the show, and maybe like the perspective that I give.” Iris Caldwell was among the eight Charlotte singles Coles matched on the show. Caldwell valued her advice particularly when it came to intimacy issues. After all, Caldwell was a virgin prior to marriage. “Dr. Viviana is absolutely amazing, she brings a whole new perspective,” Iris said. “Her being a kind of marriage counselor that goes into the
sexual side of marriages definitely was something that I was excited to embark on. I absolutely loved every bit of advice she had.” Coles took time to answer questions leading up to the new season. The conversation has been edited for brevity. How did you land on the radar for the show? Coles: Well, I’m very persistent. I was actually the one that reached out to them. It was about two years ago. I reached out to the casting assistant online. I said, ‘Hey, I see that y’all make these amazing reality TV shows at Kinetic (Content), and I want to be a part of it, and if there’s ever a spot for me, I want you to know that I’m interested. I sent over my curriculum vitae and a few videos from YouTube, and it was kind of history from there. Once they finally needed someone to step in and step up, I was thrilled that they contacted me. see THERAPIST, Page 4B
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I love love. This show is all about making sure that people are finding love and lasting love. And I love that it’s not super sensational and it doesn’t seem tawdry.”
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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants June 28 to July 4:
Lowest Score • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews – 91 Violations include: Buckets of beef broth in the walk-in cooler measured between 46 and 48 degrees; foods in the walk-in cooler, flip-top cooler near the soup station and at the prep line weren't held cold enough; two items on buffet
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Matthews • Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill, 9925 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Miki's Grill, 10416 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Osaka, 3531 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 96.5 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd. – 93
Mint Hill • Big Guys Pizza, 6914 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 99.5 • Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House, 7110 Brighton Park Drive – 98 • New Asian Cuisine, 7114 Brighton Park Drive – 95
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• O'Neil's Pub, 8121 Fairview Road – 97 • Papa John's, 7032 Brighton Park Drive – 96
Charlotte (28227) • Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road – 93.5 • Ichiban Buffet Sushi & Hibachi, 7201 Albemarle Road – 95 • Jersey Mike's, 7309 E. Independence Blvd. – 98 • McDonald's, 2301 Central Ave. – 97.5 • Olde Sycamore Grill, 7500 Olde Sycamore Drive – 97.5 • Pho Huong Que Restaurant, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 97.5 • Tacos El Regio, 8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 95.5 • Zaxby's, 8905 Albemarle Road – 98
Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House accepts the award for Best Bar from Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. Charisma Howard/A Brew & You
Dunwellz owners savor sweet taste of success by Justin Vick
Charlotte Restaurant Week roster includes Matthews restaurants MATTHEWS – Two Matthews restaurants will participate in Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week this month. Charlotte Restaurant Week is designed to drive business at mid- to high-end restaurants by extending a good value to diners. Bonefish Grill and Santé are among 135 restaurants in nine counties offering threecourse dinners for just $30 or $35 per person. Bonefish Grill, located at 10056 E. Independence Blvd., has unveiled a Charlotte Restaurant Week menu that includes a choice of entrees such as 8 oz Filet Mignon, Ahi Tuna Bellair, Salmon Spinach Bacon Blue and Lily's Chicken. Sante, located at 165 N. Trade St., offers a menu with eight entrees, including Grilled Petit Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin Medallions, Mushroom Duxelle-Crusted Free Range Chicken Breast and House-Rolled Potato Ricotta Gnocchi. Participating restaurants in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties include: • Cotswold: Bistro La Bon and Mezzanotte. • Indian Trail: The Trail House. • Montford Park/Park Road Shopping Center: Burtons Grill & Bar, Cantina 1511 and
ROCKSALT. • Quail Hollow/Park Crossing: Ilios Noche (Park Road/Quail Corners). • South Perimeter/Ballantyne/Pineville/ Waverly: Bonefish Grill, Burtons Grill & Bar (Blakeney), Cantina 1511 (Stonecrest), Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Stonecrest), Gallery Restaurant, Global Restaurant, Harper's (Carolina Place), New South Kitchen & Bar, Pearlz Oyster Bar, The Porter's House, Queen City Craft and Gourmet, Stone Mountain Grill, Ted's Montana Grill and Via Roma. • SouthPark /Foxcroft: 131 Main Restaurant, Aqua e Vino, BAKU, Bar Marcel, Bulla Gastrobar, Cafe Monte, Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Flagstones Restaurant, Harper's, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's Steaks & Seafood, Oak Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, Red Rocks Cafe, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Toscana Ristorante Italiano, Upstream, Village Tavern, WP Kitchen + Bar. Diners can visit www.CharlotteRestauran tWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their special Queen’s Feast menus and to make reservations. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure seats during prime dining times.
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MINT HILL – After months of accolades and years of growth, Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House is throwing a party. The restaurant and bar celebrated its seventh anniversary on June 13 and will continue its tradition of throwing a birthday bash on the first weekend after the Fourth of July. Dunwellz's seventh anniversary on July 13 will be highlighted with a low country boil with shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, red potatoes and cornbread. The menu includes chicken & dumplings, fried green tomatoes and peach cobbler. The bar will serve drink specials all day, starting as low as $2.50 on select beer brands, with live music starting at 5 p.m. Owners Jimmy and Missy Toler have had seven years worth of growth. Recent weeks have produced some of the highest sales in
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a lot of different styles of journaling.’’ Let’s Paint Stuff can also go mobile as Shepard and her staff hit the road to paint at retirement homes. Mobile painting lasts between 90 minutes and two hours. “We have various projects so we don’t do the same thing every time,” Shepard said.
the restaurant's history. “As an owner, my job is easy,” Jimmy said. “I hire the right people.” The Tolers employ eight salaried managers and 72 staffers, much bigger than they originally thought. “Our sales are doubled what we hoped our five-year plan was going to be,” Jimmy said. “So it's more than what we thought it was originally going to be. I tell people all the time, we've had slow problems. We've had busy problems. I like the busy problems better.” In May, Dunwellz won Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's inaugural Munch Madness, a bracket-style challenge in which readers voted on their favorite restaurants. Readers also voted Dunwellz as the Best Bar in the newspaper's readers’ choice awards. The Tolers say they are glad to be part of Mint Hill. Jimmy said sometimes it’s hard to turn tables because people will get up and talk to other tables. “It just becomes that place that everybody kind of goes to,” he said. “We've been around long enough, thank goodness, that we've become a part of the community.”
“We change it up so that they are always having fun.” Shepard also conducts painting sessions at the Goddard School. She hopes to expand to public schools, especially during spirit weeks. Want to go? Let's Paint Stuff is located at 10412 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews. Call 980262-4634 or visit https://letspaintstuff.com for details.
NCDOT TO HOST A PUBLIC MEETING ON JULY 25TH FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF IDLEWILD RD IN MECKLENBURG AND UNION COUNTIES.
STIP Project No. U-4913 The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen Idlewild Road to a multi-lane, median-divided roadway approximately 500 ft west of Barney Drive to Rockwell Drive, modify the existing I-485 interchange with a “Diverging Diamond” interchange (DDI), and construct a roundabout at the intersection of Idlewild Road and Stallings Road, in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. The purpose of this project is to provide additional traffic carrying capacity along Idlewild Road, provide accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians, and provide improvements for the intersections at Stallings Road, Steven Mills Road, and the I-485 interchange. The meeting will be held at Poplin Elementary School at 5627 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, on Thursday July 25th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. At the meeting NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or may be done by phone, email or mail no later than August 8th. As information becomes available, it may be viewed at the U-4913 project website: https://publicinput.com/Idlewild-widening For additional information contact: NCDOT Project Consultant, James Voso, PE, Project Engineer (Mattern & Craig) by phone at (828) 254-2201 or via email at jbvoso@matternandcraig.com or Carl Gibilaro, Project Manager, NCDOT Division 10, by mail at 716 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 by phone at (980) 229-4091, or via email at cgibilaro@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Kayla Weber by phone at (919) 707-6061 or by email at knweber@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
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Food Trucks Carolina Soul performs Motown and beach music during the Food Truck Fridays & Concert Series. The Town of Matthews also provides children's activities, craft beer and wine. 704-847-4411 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
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Astrophysicist Talk Matthews United Methodist Church welcomes David Wilkinson during 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. sanctuary services. Wilkinson is an astrophysicist and theologian from the University of Durham in Durham, England. His worship theme will be “A Creator Who Speaks in Our Neighborhood.” www.MatthewsUMC.org Various times; 801 S. Trade St., Matthews
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Open House Austin Village Pet Hospital invites the community to an open house with free ice cream and a pet cosPro Soccer tume contest. 704-529-9777 The Charlotte Independence Noon-2 p.m.; 1315 Chestnut Lane, The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation plays Saint Louis FC in USL action at Matthews the York, Sportsplex at Matthews. 620 Eighth Avenue, New N.Y. 10018 Tickets required. 704-206-1515 Open House For Information Call:are 1-800-972-3550 7 p.m.; 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews Ballroom+Events inFor Release Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Matthews vites the community to an open
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Knitting Group Knot Just Knitting invites anyone who knits, crochets or wants to learn on the third Thursday of the month at Mint Hill Library. 1-3 p.m.; Mint Hill 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
lotte-Mecklenburg Library presents series at Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 3-4 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Trivia Night Eklipse Entertainment holds a Trivia Night at Seaboard Brewing Taproom Wine Bar. 704-246-8323 7-9 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews
Team Trivia Team Trivia Charlotte entertains the crowd at Stumptown Station. 980-267-3580 7-9 p.m.; 107 N. Trade St., Matthews
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Bike Night Kristophers Sports Bar & Restaurant holds Biker Night with drink specials and DJ. 704- 845-6200 7-9:30 p.m.; 250 N. Trade St., Matthews
Turtle Workshop Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation explains turtles to children, ages 5-11, as part of the Char-
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July 13 Beantown Tavern: Up in Smoke Dunwellz: Music Bingo Evening Muse: Van Hunt; Kerry Blu & Menastree Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band Franklin Court Grille: The Little Blues Band Kristophers: Karaoke Mary O’Neill’s: Smokin’ Gunn Moochies Tavern: Taplow; Tantrum PNC Pavilion: Luke Combs Queens South: Next O’ Kin Southern Range: Ziggy Pockets Stooges Pub: Cloud 9 Stumptown Station: Nate Randall Sweet Union: Brother Bluebird The Spot: Spoken Word & Jazz Treehouse Vineyards: Province of Thieves Trail House: Eddie Bush
July 14 Beantown Tavern: Kevin Marshall & Ziggy Pockets Charlotte MCUA: Weird Al Yankovic Evening Muse: Yung Citizen & Simon Smthng Fillmore: Aterciopelados Fox & Hound: Karaoke
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Venues Charlotte Charlotte MCUA: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. Fox & Hound: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road Ovens Auditorium: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. Indian Trail Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. Mint Hill Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. Good Times Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. The Spot: 1513 Concord Ave. Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw DreamChaser’s Brewery: 115 E. N. Main St. Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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marriage and family therapist Viviana Coles said on the show. “Because Iris has shared with us that she hasn't had sexual intercourse, it was important for us as experts to match her with someone who is kind, patient and understanding.” Couples learned they were getting married two weeks before the ceremony, giving them just enough time to tell their families, shop for gowns and tuxedos, and celebrate their last night of being single. While Renee was excited about the news, Iris's father wasn't sold as easily when told over the phone. But he went along with it because the process made Iris happy. Keith's parents, Keith Sr. and Mary, were not pleased. They all worried how Keith's grandparents would react to the news. His grandmother is a minister, while his grandfather is a deacon. Nervous anticipation The show revealed the couple's thoughts just minutes before they would meet for the first time at the altar. Keith said, “This is crazy. This is crazy. What am I doing?” As for Iris, “I'm about to cry. Oh my God, I'm freaking out.” “I was so nervous about who I was going to be matched with and who was going to be this forever husband that I've always dreamed of,” Iris recalled of those stressful moments before the ceremony. “I'm nervous about who he is and if we're going to match. It's just a whirlwind of emotions of just anxiety, nervousness and excitement.” The June 12 premiere ended on a cliffhanger as Iris’ father was unsure if he could give away his daughter's hand to a stranger.
Iris Caldwell always told her mom that if she was single and Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” ever filmed in Charlotte that she would try out. Ta-da! Photo courtesy of Iris Caldwell
Iris said the couple clicked automatically and taking those photos with Keith felt like the most natural thing she's ever done. “This is something I have always wanted to be a part of,” she said. “I have always wanted to be married, and being on 'Married at First Sight' is something I am truly blessed to be a part of.” Iris said she's able to take a leap of faith, because she believes that at the end of the day, God has got this. She looks at the show as a learning experience that will help her grow as a person. She truly believes in the mantra, “everything happens for a reason.” “Me having to talk about my sexuality and my virginity on TV with my husband was difficult but it is definitely something I'm glad I did because I learned so much,” Iris said. “Both me and my husband have learned so much.” Want to watch? Watch Keith and Iris Manley's marriage unfold on Lifetime's “Married at First Sight” Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.
What was it about the show that really intrigued you? Coles: I love love. This show is all about making sure that people are finding love and lasting love. And I love that it’s not super sensational and it doesn’t seem tawdry. It really does, at least from what I knew as a viewer, feel real and the concept is something that isn’t all that new. You know, arranged marriages are something that have been going on for the history of the world. And to have this modern take, I thought I could totally be on board with this. The way that they honor and respect the experts, I thought OK, if I’m ever going to be a part of something, I want it to be this. How involved are you on the show? Coles: I am involved as much as I possibly can be. Especially from the very beginning, I was thrown into the trenches. I had no idea just how much the experts were involved in the decision-making process. It’s a lot of pressure. My head was reeling but with [Pastor Cal] and Dr. Pepper at the helm, I felt really, really at ease and secure. We’re the final word when it comes to the matches. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don’t, so we have to work that out among ourselves. Throughout the process, we are getting very detailed reports on everything that’s going on between a couple on a daily basis. Then as the couples request to meet with us outside of the planned and scheduled meetings with them, we make that happen whenever possible via Skype or phone, in any way that we can. I love being a part of it. I love that they’re really relying on our expertise. I found tehat I felt really secure with that, just because of the type of work that I do on a daily basis. So even though it’s for the show, I feel like I’m just working with my couples.
Did you take it to heart if they faltered on a particular week? Were you so invested that you were just freaking out? Coles: Every time I got that summary, my stomach would do a couple flip-flops. That’s for sure. Because as is the case with all couples, especially new couples, it’s a roller coaster. You know with couples who are under the microscope, who we truly believe in from the getgo, having any sort of negative interactions between them or having any sort of disconnection or triumphs too, when they’re just cruising along, all of that does really impact the way that I feel, because it is a reflection of the match that was chosen. So, yes, I am definitely invested. I try not to be so personally invested that I can’t sleep, but I have definitely lost some sleep over the last season. Too much. How would you describe your voice when it comes to this television space? Coles: Because the stakes are so high for our “Married at First Sight” couples, my voice is much more clear and direct than it would be with couples back at home. The reason for that is we’re on a time constraint and the pressure is very high. They don’t have months and years to figure this out and to figure out who they want to be for their partner, which is something I’m able to do with my couples in private practice. Here, it’s a lot of cutting to the chase. It’s a lot of hand-holding. It’s a lot of “do this is if you want to be successful” whereas when I’m working in psychotherapy, it’s much more of a collaborative practice. The guidance that I give on the show is going to be much more direct. I have really enjoyed that my voice has been received really well and not feeling I have to change anything about that except just being more succinct.
You specialize in emotional and physical intimacy issues. When people feel as empowered enough to live their lives on camera, are they susceptible to those type of issues? Coles: We are all susceptible to emotional and physical disconnects with our partner. In fact, we can go through periods of your relationship for years that feel like y’all are fine-tuned, welloiled machines. You are just rocking it, and then something blindsides you, external factors, internal factors. We all at some point could benefit, I believe, from getting the help from a professional when it comes to emotional and physical intimacy issues. These couples are no different. What is the key to a rewarding, evolving marriage? Coles: The key to a rewarding and successful marriage is having a positive outlook toward your partner and expressing that outlook through healthy communication. I did develop my own private premarital counseling program. One of the things that we highlight with every couple is the ability to be a positive person in your partner’s life. It’s hard to be committed to someone who is a “negative Nelly” and who isn’t willing to pull themselves up when they’re struggling or ask for help when they’re struggling. So while a lot of relationship experts don’t really highlight that, I tend to, because in this day and age, if you are bringing someone down, there are a million other people out there who are willing to pull them up. It causes a lot of issues for couples, and it makes their eyes wander. It makes them look for maybe success at work, an achievement at work. It makes them turn inward. It makes them turn toward hobbies. Anything that is pulling you away from your loving committed relationship should be treated as a threat. So if you want to avoid and prevent those threats, it’s really important that you are a positive force in your partner’s life.
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704-369-6531
(704) 909-7561
Piano Instruction
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
-Quality, highly experienced teacher and performer -Ballantyne area
YOUR AD COULD BE HERE Call 704-849-2261 for prices BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AVON - Earn Extra $$. Sell online or in person from home or work. Free website included. No inventory required. For more info, Call: 844613-2230
SATELLITE TV DIRECTV SELECT PACKAGE! Over 150 Channels, ONLY $35/ month (for 12 mos.) Order Now! Get a $100 AT&T Visa Rewards Gift Card (some restrictions apply) CALL 1-877-6662821 DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-855-419-7188 EXPIRES SOON: Switch to DISH + get $50 gift card (Courtesy of Satellite Deals)! Plus get Free Premium Channels for 3 mos. & Free Installation (up to 6 rooms)! Call 888-753-3635
•Beginners thru college level •Creative and innovative techniques •Development of performance skills including performing opportunities •Accelerated Summer Study
Pat Moehring
704-564-4275
LEGAL NOTICE
HELP WANTED
Help Our Legal Fight Against Stallings On January 28, Stallings rezoned two parcels from SFR-1 to MU-2 to “allow for future development”. All the while, there was a developer waiting in the wings to build a 302 unit apartment complex in an area that can’t handle this density. No members of the public were at the re-zoning hearing because Stalling did not notify us in accordance with the Law. Help us fight this. Contribute to our legal fund. https://www.gofundme. com/stop-solis-chestnutfarms-apartments
PART TIME NEWSPAPER DRIVERS NEEDED - Candidates must have a clean driving record, proof of auto insurance and be able to lift 50-75 lbs. Additionally, the ideal candidate can work Thursday, Friday, or both and can make a long-term commitment to grow their workload and earnings. Must be able to pass DMV background check. For more information, please contact: adsales@cmgweekly.com
Want to place a classifieds in the Weeklies? Call for prices (704)849-2261
CEMETERY LOTS Burial Plots at Sharon Memorial Park 2 plots (sold out) for $3500 and transfer fee to be paid by seller Entombment rights at Sharon Memorial Park Tandem crypt for $15,000 and transfer fee to be paid by seller Please call Gary at 704-661-7781
NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers! For our Union County Routes. Weekly Routes Available. Contact us at adsales@cmgweekly.com for details.
EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)724-5403
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