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Records Reduction offers insurance for memories by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Records Reduction has long specialized in scanning documents for companies. Over time, hospitals converted to electronic medical records, while Hunt smaller cash-strapped firms cut down on spending during the recession. Owner Shane Hunt thought about how to make his business appeal more to consumers. He realized his firm had the infrastructure to digitize people's most cherished memories.

Hunt describes his work as “insurance for your memories,” noting Records Reduction can give you digital copies of your most valuable possessions, including old photos, scrapbooks, videotapes and even 35-millimeter slides. “People pay thousands of dollars to insure their homes, hundreds of dollars to insure their cars,” Hunt said. “But if you ask them what are your most valuable possessions, what does everyone say? My pictures and my movies.” There have been other perks to broadening see MEMORIES, Page 7A

Records Reduction specializes in scanning and records storage, but the firm also offers document shredding and hard drive destruction. The firm held a community shred event on Sept. 28 at Matthews United Methodist Church. Alec Smith/MMHW photo

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When reality sets in that a loved one would be better off with the benefits of assisted living, Alzheimer’s or memory care, there is usually a time of panic for the family or caregivers. There are so many questions to answer. Where is the best location? Which amenities are important? How friendly, knowledgeable and well-trained is the staff? With so many choices, where do you even begin?

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Getting to the gym and establishing a workout routine can be intimidating and off-putting. Luckily, there are other opFishel tions that are just as healthy for seniors. “Seniors do not all need to go out

and get a gym membership unless that is something that appeals to them,” said Dr. Jason Fishel, an internal medicine physician with Atrium Health. “A brisk walk in the community absolutely counts as exercise.” Fishel said the recommended amount of cardiovascular exercise for adults, including seniors, is 150 minutes a week total. Along with walking, there are many ways to get exercise in the Charlotte

area. Fishel said many Medicare insurance plans have an affiliation with a program called Silver Sneakers, which can connect seniors to fitness resources in their area, including gyms, community centers and classes. The Levine Senior Center, Brace Family YMCA and IM=X Pilates are just some of the places seniors can take fitness classes tailored to their needs, from Zumba and water aerobics to chair yoga and Pilates. Fishel said there are many benefits of exercising for seniors. “Clearly, exercise protects the body from heart attack, stroke and high see EXERCISE, Page 7A

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CHARLOTTE – Mosack Group plans to build a 115,000-square-foot facility in Mint Hill, according to the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development. The $9.7 million expansion will retain 50 existing jobs and bring 21 new jobs to the county over the next five years. The county will support the move through a Business Investment Program grant of $134,839 over five years. The county estimates an additional $15,600 in sales tax revenue by the end of the grant term. Mint Hill is providing a grant for $59,015 over five years. “The Town of Mint Hill is proud to play a role in creating job opportunities and new business investment in our town and Mecklenburg County,” Mayor Ted Biggers said. North Carolina is providing funds through the North Carolina Community College System to develop customized training. The Mosack Group imports and sells residential plumbing products to large scale commercial retailers. With the relocation, the Mosack Group will be able to onboard new manufacturing lines for PEX pipe extrusion.

MATTHEWS – A police officer was involved in a wreck while trying to make a traffic stop, according to the Matthews Police Department. The officer saw a vehicle traveling northbound well over the posted speed limit and crossing over the center line at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 on Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The officer initiated his blue lights and siren to perform a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated after turning onto N.C. 51 traveling northbound, according to police. After turning onto Idlewild Road, the suspect slammed on his brakes causing the officer to crash into him at the 13600 block. There were no reported injuries or other vehicles involved in the incident. Police arrested Marat Aleksandrovich Kockaryan, 35, of Matthews, on charges of felony fleeing to elude, careless and reckless driving; speeding 70 mph in a 35 mph zone; and operating a vehicle on a Kockaryan street/highway in other than the proper lane.

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Unconscious driver had 10 pounds of weed, guns MATTHEWS – An unconscious driver at a stop sign was treated at a hospital and later arrested after police found 10 pounds of marijuana, two handguns and drug paraphernalia in his car. The Matthews Police Department responded to the scene at 12:48 p.m. Sept. 27 at the 1500 block of Sam Newell Road. During the investigation, police discovered the drugs and guns. Medic transported the man to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Police arrested Daniel Pavlovich Girich, 24, of Matthews, on charges of trafficking marijuana; felony possession of marijuana; maintain a vehicle for the use, storage, or sale of controlled substances; possession with Girich the intent to sell or deliver; possession of drug paraphernalia; and driving while license revoked

CHARLOTTE – Fastsigns hosted a one-year anniversary open house on Sept. 19 at 4845-B E. Independence Blvd. The event included food catered by MEC catering. In addition to vendors, the event hosted local business owners, staff, friends and family members. The team shared its new technology and equipment, taking time to discuss the center’s capabilities for customers’ projects. “At Fastsigns, we believe in helping businesses tell their stories beautifully,” franchisee Yazan Alhakim said. “We do this by partnering with our clients to find practical visual solutions infused with beauty and creative designs through innovative signs, graphics, printing, promotional products and related marketing services.”

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13 people fighting for seniors by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Charlotte Media Group highlights people in Mecklenburg and Union counties focused on enhancing the lives of senior citizens, whether through work or service. Here are 13 people who deserve a pat on the back for what they've done: Mike Cochrane – Cochrane is serving in his first term as a Mint Hill commissioner, but he has a much longer legacy when it comes to the banking industry and community service. His service involves coordinating the Mint Hill Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Lara Cole – Cole took on the role of associate state director of AARP North Carolina's Charlotte region last year. Much of her experience is tied to legislative affairs, including working on two congressional campaigns. Peter Ford – Ford, of Vascular Solutions in Charlotte, trains surgeons across the region in a specialized treatment for venous reflux, which is the backup of blood in the veins. He also explains his procedures at senior expos. Jennefer Garrity and Kimberly Gossage – The duo runs Garrity & Gossage, a Matthews firm that tackles estate planning, as well as issues involving guardianship and Medicaid. Garrity is involved with the Senior Resource Coalition and Alliance for Charlotte Elder Services.

Ruth Helms – Helms, the first female elected to the Union County Board of Commissioners, has represented the region as a delegate in the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature for more than 10 years. Mark Pippenger – Pippenger, a neurologist with Novant Health Neurology and Sleep, has treated patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia for over 20 years. He recently joined the board of directors for the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. John Potter – Potter literally fights for seniors … in the court of law. He opened Potter Law Firm's Charlotte office in 2012. He specializes in estate planning and elder care. Theresa Robertson – Robertson works with Oasis Senior Advisors, which helps seniors find the right senior living community. Seniors can also learn how to reduce the cost of living. Jennifer Szakaly – Szakaly started Caregiving Corner, which specializes in care management and caregiving, 14 years ago. She's involved in groups like the Southeast Chapter of the Aging Life Care Association and the North Carolina Guardianship Association. Donald Thompson – Thompson, who serves as CEO of Maxwell Group, has spent around four decades ensuring seniors have a great quality of life. His company, which donated more than $150,000 toward the Alzhei-

Theresa Robertson, of Oasis Senior Advisors, talks to people attending the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo about how her organization saves seniors time and money. MMHW file photo mer's Association last year, entered the Charlotte market with The Charlotte. Lisa Wallace – Wallace a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration in Charlotte, works to bring awareness to retirement issues and increase assess to agency resources. Juliette Weiland – The Waxhaw resident serves as the president of SCORE Charlotte, an organization that allows retired or semiretired business executives to give back via mentoring to small businesses. The chapter dates back to 1965.

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Photo courtesy of The Charlotte Not only do the residents have daily input in both the menu and the activities they take part in, once they are ready to settle down for the night, their rooms offer a great sense of security. Every room is single occupancy, Parrish said, unless there are married couples. That way residents don’t have the added stress of sharing a room with a stranger. Inside each one-bedroom suite is a large, fully equipped bathroom and spacious bedroom area, an additional sitting room and a dining nook space. Each unit is large and fully renovated. As nice as the rooms are, residents are encouraged to visit with friends and family often and take part in the other amenities that include a workout room, and many areas around the facility to socialize, read a book or talk with other residents. For Alzheimer’s and other memory care residents, Reflections has its own wing. All of the rooms and amenities are newly renovated. Parrish said most Alzheimer’s and memory care facilities will get a few top managers specific patient training for memory care patients, but at The Charlotte, it’s a prerequisite for all staff to becoming hired. That’s just one example of the thoroughness Parrish and her staff exudes on every aspect of The Charlotte. Another huge selling point is no-haggle pricing. Unlike most facilities, Parrish said the price that is set today is the price residents will pay for the length of their stay regardless of changes in their needs, medications or living arrangements. “It’s just the peace of mind,” Parrish said. “You know if you are taking two meds or 100, the price will always stay the same. That’s comforting.” For added peace of mind, The Charlotte is located about a mile from the CMC-Pineville hospital and numerous other doctor offices. It is also close to shopping, dining and Carolina Place Mall. Want to learn more? The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 9120 Willow Ridge Road, Charlotte. Call 704-275-5336 or visit them on the web at https://charlotte-living.com.

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One step inside The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care, and most of those questions can be answered within minutes. Guests are quickly greeted with a grandiose interior featuring a large, meticulously decorated main room centered around a grand piano, access to a large outdoor courtyard and a bar that serves beer and wine, but mostly to the family members, Executive Director Ashley Parrish said. “A lot of time it’s stressful,” she said. “You have your family member in assisted living or in Reflections (what they call their memory-care and Alzheimer's care unit) and it’s hard to see them like that. When you go home, you would have a glass of wine to cool down, and they can do that here with people experiencing the same type of thing.” The Charlotte wants there to be a very personalized experience, and the staff goes out of its way to make guests feel welcome and at home. That starts with Parrish. When she meets a potential new client or a family member of an existing one, Parrish said she likes to take them into the main room or library, which is equipped with a gas fireplace and comfy couches, because the spacious area with round tables is better than talking to clients from behind her desk. Parrish is a veteran of the industry, having served in various capacities and in all ranges of facilities. She’ll meet as long as guests have questions. Once the tour begins, it’s clear to see why the newly decorated amenities and everyday options for the residents are what separates The Charlotte. That starts with the food. There is an industry standard most facilities follow for how much money is allotted to food service. At The Charlotte, Parrish says, that allotment is nearly doubled. There is an on-site executive chef who prepares up to 12 options for each meal of the day, and the restaurant is open seven days a week. There is never a buffet or cafeteria-style meals. “If you had to go to the same restaurant three times a day and they had the same menu every day, you’d eventually get sick of it,” Parrish said. All residents are encouraged to participate in daily activities, and there are some good ones. Residents have been uptown to sightsee. They’ve been to the movies, to the pool at their sister location in Tega Cay, to get ice cream and too many other places in between. Some days they have events in the courtyard, but all of it is resident-driven, Parrish said.

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Vascular Solutions treats varicose veins, spider veins, leg pain, early leg fatigue, leg cramps, FREE leg swelling, leg discoloration and legVEIN wounds CHARLOTTE – A large segment of the population with aching, throbbing and tired legs may have no idea they have a common vein condition, known as venous reflux. People who have bulging varicose veins are usually aware that there may be a problem, but for people without visible veins at the skin surface it is difficult to recognize that underlying veins problems could be the culprit. Circulatory problems can present in a variety of ways. The leg veins are a network of pipes that carry blood back to the heart. Within the leg veins small flaps of tissue act as one-way valves, allowing blood to flow in the right direction and preventing blood from flowing in the wrong direction. When these valves in the leg veins are not working properly it can create a back-pressure effect, resulting in a variety of leg symptoms. Common symptoms include painful varicose veins, aching/tired legs, and ankle swelling. Over time some people will get staining and discoloration of the skin in their lower legs, and in advanced cases wounds can develop, typically in the ankle area. “If someone is living with leg symptoms that are anything more than mild or intermittent, they may be living with those symptoms needlessly,” says Dr. Peter Ford, of Vascular Solutions. Dr. Ford has owned and operated Vascular Solutions, a vein practice located at the Arboretum in south Charlotte (corner of Providence Road & N.C. 51), since 2014. Dr. Ford isn’t just a board-certified vascular surgeon, but he’s also an expert in the field, having been published in surgical journals and textbooks. He served as an assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s surgery department and continues to train physicians across the region on advanced procedures. The most common condition Dr. Ford treats is venous reflux, which is caused by dysfunctional valves in the leg veins, and results in blood backing up within the affected veins. He routinely redirects blood to working veins in one of three ways. Radiofrequency ablation, also known as Closurefast procedure, involves sealing off the bad veins using a catheter that is temporarily inserted into veins. The procedure is performed in the office, involves a small amount of local anesthetic and typically

takes 20-30 minutes per vein. Dr. Ford offers alternatives to cauterizing veins, including the use of a polymer glue (VenaSeal) and microfoam (Varithena) to seal them. Another group of potential patients may be aware they have issues with their veins, but may be reluctant to get the veins treated. “People are sometimes concerned it’s going to be painful when in fact there are now multiple painless non-invasive methods for fixing the veins that were not previously available,” Dr. Ford said. He commonly gets questions from patients: How serious is this? Do I need to have something done? When does it need to be done? Dr. Ford believes that anyone who is experiencing leg symptoms, such as aching, throbbing, early leg fatigue, leg cramping, leg swelling, and anyone who has symptomatic bulging varicose veins are appropriate candidates for getting their leg veins evaluated. “We typically invite patients with leg symptoms to attend a “new-patient consultation”, says Dr. Ford. The new patient consultation takes about 90 minutes. During the new patient visit a detailed ultrasound of the leg veins is performed, which allows identification of vein problems, and provides a “road-map” of the vein anatomy. The provider then reviews the findings including the pros and cons of any procedural options. In addition, they review any requirements that might be required to obtain insurance coverage. Vein procedures are typically covered by insurance, provided a patient has symptoms and certain findings on the vein ultrasound. By combining the diagnostic ultrasound and the new patient consultation in one visit, patients leave with a diagnosis and treatment plan. For people “on the fence” about whether they would benefit from vein treatment Vascular Solutions also offers free “vein screening” visits. These brief (10 minute) screening visits allow the doctor to preliminarily examine your legs, review symptoms, and determine whether additional workup / evaluation is appropriate. During vein screening visits a limited ultrasound is often used to get a “sneak peek” at the great saphenous vein, which is one of the most commonly affected veins in the legs.

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for some types of exercise due to pain,” Fishel said. “If a senior has been inactive, they may find that their heart and lungs become deconditioned more easily than when they were younger.” Seniors can also experience balance problems due to neurological issues or fear of falling, Fishel said. Additionally, he said some medications taken for bladder or memory problems can have a negative effect on seniors’ ability to exercise. Nutrition also plays a role in seniors’ exercise routines. “Nutritional intake often declines in amount and variety with age for a number of reasons, and without healthy fuel in the body exercise can be a challenge,” Fishel wrote. Though there are risks, physicians can tell seniors what the best exercise plans are to fit their needs. “If a senior is unsure how to start or wants advice on exercise safety, they should meet with their physician and they can collaborate to design a safe and effective plan,” Fishel said.

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Merriam Webster added more than 530 new words to its dictionary in September, normalizing many words previously considered as slang. Inspo, sesh, dad joke and vacay are just some of the words added. But Generation-Z seems to have its own secret dictionary of terms they use in everyday conversation. It can be hard to communicate with Gen-Zers when it feels like they are so hard to relate to. Luckily, we have the definitions of some key terms you can use to surprise your grandchildren in conversation. It will mean a lot to them that you even took the time to try and understand their lives and their culture. Just don’t try to “flex” too hard. • And I oop- : A phrase used when dropping something or being in shock about something. For example, if you drop your water bottle and it makes a loud noise, an appropriate reaction is to say “And I oop-”. • Basic: An adjective used to describe something that is overrated or someone that is doing something considered overrated. Sentence: She’s going to get coffee at Starbucks because she’s basic.

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• Icy: When someone is being cold or harsh. Sentence: He failed his test yesterday so he’s been very icy today. Steer clear. • Lit: An adjective used to describe something that is cool or fun. Also can describe someone who is intoxicated. Sentence: “I had too many shots at Bill’s party last night and got super lit. The party was lit.”

• Extra: Over-the-top. Sentence: I would wear the sparkly dress but I think it might be a little too extra. • Finsta: A “fake” Instagram used to post rants, feelings, inside jokes and photos they would not post on their public Instagram account. Usually only followed by close friends. Sentence: I posted the video of us at the party on my finsta because my family follows my main account and I don’t want them to see it.

• Sick: Cool or awesome. Sentence: Bobby’s new BMW is sick. • Tea: Gossip or news. Sentence: Did you hear the tea about Miley and Liam’s breakup? • VSCO Girl: Pronounced “vis-co.” A girl who wears big T-shirts, athletic shorts, scrunchies and Birkenstock sandals. She cares about the environment and exclusively drinks from Hydroflask water bottles and uses metal straws. She edits her photos using the VSCO app and is known for commenting “sksksk” to resemble her laughter. Sentence: I see you’re wearing a scrunchie; does that mean you’re a VSCO Girl now?

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• Join the Charlotte Senior Amateur Tour For more serious golfers, joining a tour is a great way to stay competitive and stay social . This tour ended its 2019 season on Oct. 1, but there will be events for 2020. Last year, the tour made 20 stops in and around the Charlotte area, playing at places such as Ballantyne Country Club, Northstone Country Club, The Palisades, Firethorne Country Club and Monroe Country Club. They typically play two to three rounds a month, and a oneyear membership costs between $80 and $100. Details: www.senioramateurgolf tour.net, or contact Tour Director Phil Van Geersdaelen at Charlotte@Ama teurGolfTour.net or at 704-608-6705.

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Golf is one of the few “lifetime” sports seniors can actually enjoy well into retirement. With our beautiful weather and climate, golf is a yearround sport in Charlotte save for the occasional snow day or rainstorm. But with over 300 golfable days on the calendar, it may be hard to figure out all of the things seniors can do with the game of golf. Here’s just a few of the many ways golfers can get their game on in the Charlotte area.

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• Amos’ Southend: Ride the Lightning • AvidXchange: Future, Lil Baby & Fisher • Belle Grille: Band Clazz • Bojangles Coliseum: Erykah Badu & Goodie Mob • Coyote Joe’s: Jon Langston • Evening Muse: Jordy Searcy; Courtney Gibson • Fillmore: Taking Back Sunday • Franklin Court: Traxx Duo • Goodtimes Bar: Ginger & TARGeT • Mac’s Speed Shop: Unknown Artist Band • Moochies Tavern: Rod Caillouet/ Darrell Harwood • Neighborhood Theatre: Perpetual Groove • Stooges Pub: U-Phonik • Sweet Union: The Marshall Brothers • Trail House: Lipstick on a Pig

• Amos’ Southend: Just Friends • Charlotte MCU Amphitheatre: Maggie Rogers • Evening Muse: The Bundys w/ Stephen Babcock • Fillmore: Maggie Rogers • Hickory Tavern: Music Trivia • Mac’s Speed Shop: Michael Tracy Trio • Neighborhood Theatre: Karl Denson’s Tiny’s Universe • Trail House: Jade Moore • Underground: Witt Lowry

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Charlotte • Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • AvidXchange: 1210 AvidXChange Ln. • Bojanges Coliseum: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte MCU Amphitheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. • Maggiano’s: 4400 Sharon Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St.

• Amos’ Southend: Whitey Morgan • AvidXchange: Illenium, Kaskade, Chelsea Cutler, Bryce Vine & Ekali • East Coast Wings: The Marshall Brothers • Evening Muse: Dan LaMorte; MoonLander • Extreme Ice: Traxx Trio • Knight Theater: Najee & Alex Bugnon • Mary O’Neill’s: Palmetto Road • Moochies Tavern: Soakin’ Wet • Neighborhood Theatre: Jimmy Herring Band & The 5 of 7 • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Jettison Five • Queens South: Nick Hunter Band • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Underground: Kero Kero Bonito

Oct. 6 • Evening Muse: Dan Rodriguez • Fillmore: Andy Grammer • Maggiano’s: Jonathan Fritzen • Neighborhood Theatre: Tobi Lou • PNC Pavilion: ZZ Top

Oct. 7 • Neighborhood Theatre: Justin Townes Earle

Oct. 8 • Moochies Tavern: Shannon’s Jam • Neighborhood Theatre: Ian Noe • Underground: Built to Spill

Oct. 10 • Evening Muse: The Terence Young Experience w/ Arsena Schroeder • Fillmore: Dean Lewis • Seaboard Brewing: Abbey Elmore

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Matthews/Mint Hill • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Rd. • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Union County • Extreme Ice: 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Rd. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road • Franklin Court: 232 E. Franklin St. • Goodtimes Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. • East Coast Wings: 8121 Kensington Drive • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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• Yeet: To throw something fast. Sentence: I’m going to yeet this water bottle into the trash. *Can also be used as an exclamation. For example, if you get an A on a test, simply saying “yeet” is an appropriate response. If the Gen-Z teen in your life says you’re using these phrases incorrectly, an appropriate response is, “oof.” Have you joined social media to keep tabs on family? Follow us @mmhweekly. We use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to share extra content and give readers the chance to discuss issues we bring up in the paper. For example, we’ve been posting links and photos on Facebook and Twitter to the latest episodes of our Coffee with a Candidate podcast, as well as the latest stories. On Twitter, we post an Event of the Day around 7 a.m. We also have LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts.

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Details: 910-673-1000 or https://www. carolinasgolf.org • Visit Topgolf Charlotte The newest and most exciting craze in golf has come to Charlotte with Topgolf. Try fun games like Top Golf, Top Scramble, Top Chip or the Quick Nine. Most games involve hitting stationary targets to accrue points while trying to beat your high score, your playing partner or the whole group. Topgolf Charlotte offers over 100 hitting bays and is equipped for all skill levels from novice to the pros. There is also a full-service restaurant and bar, golf leagues and lessons available. Details: Topgolf Charlotte is located at 8024 Savoy Corporate Drive. 704-6124745, or https://topgolf.com/us/charlotte • Buy some new equipment There are many options when choosing where to buy a dozen balls, a bag of tees or that putter or driver you’ve been eyeing. Dick’s in Pineville in fully renovated with their own golf store inside that’s definitely worth checking out, but Dick’s has locations in south Charlotte, Union County and Matthews. Also in Pineville is Greater Golf Express, which competes with the box stores and has one of the biggest lefty departments around. Academy Sports and Golf Galaxy also have large selections of clubs and apparel. • Play a round on the cheap There are many ways to search for your next tee time, but unless you’re a member somewhere you’re doing yourself a disservice by not using an online discount tee time finder. Sites like Teeoff.com, GolfNow.com and SupremeGolf.com offer rounds in south Charlotte, Mint Hill, Matthews, Union

County and outside of town. Most rounds offer savings of around 20%, but there are bargains to be had that can save up to 70% off your round. And, the best part is with the selection of courses, you can always find a deal that suits your budget and skill level. • Get a lesson from the best Golf is such a complicated and mental sport that the last thing I need is a voice in my head telling me what I’m doing wrong. But if a lesson would do you some good, all courses have head pros that will give lessons at varying costs and intervals. But if you want to go all in, why not shoot for the best? Charlotte is home to the Dana Rader Golf School. Rader is the best in the business, and her school is rated as one of the top 25 best in America by Golf Magazine. She’ll get your swing fixed. Details: 13404 Ballantyne Corporate Place, (704-542-7635 • Volunteer at the Wells Fargo Once a year, Charlotte hosts the Wells Fargo Championship, one of the premier non-major tournaments in the country at Quail Hollow Country Club in south Charlotte. The tournament has been attended by some of the world’s top golfers, and past winners include Jason Day, Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and the tournament’s only two-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Volunteers can serve food, become an usher or work the driving range alongside the stars. Details: https://www.wellsfargochampi onship.com/volunteers/volunteers • Get out and play Charlotte and its surrounding towns are home to dozens of golf courses to choose from. There are package deals for playing at Ratcliffe Golf or Carolina Golf Trail courses, or you could play somewhere you’ve never been with many other exciting options under an hour drive from the city.

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Lowest Scores • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd. – 92 Violations: Dishwasher handled soiled equipment and then handled equipment without washing hands; unwashed produce was stored over ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler; first aid supply was stored over prep table; cooked beef in covered pans in walk-in cooler made the previous night wasn't cold enough; several dry ingredients were not labeled on prep line; container was stored in ice machine; and employee used towel to dry pans while

pans were stacked wet. Matthews • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd. – 92 • Dilworth Coffee, 3016 Weddington Road – 97 • Felix's Empanadas, 1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 97 • Red Radish Catering, 10734 Monroe Road – 98 Charlotte (28227) • Chin Chin, 9013 Albemarle Road – 95 • Deli Salvadorena, 7209 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 92.5 • Taco Bell, 8812 Albemarle Road – 95.5 Indian Trail • Mia Famiglia, 7870 Idlewild Road – 94 • NY Pizza & Pasta, 624 In-

dian-Trail Road – 97.5 • Omega Coney Island Family Restaurant, 3901 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 95 Stallings • Ararat Mediterranean Restaurant, 1361 Chestnut Lane – 100 • Bisonte Pizza, 1381 Chestnut Lane – 96.5 • Harris Teeter, 1351 Chestnut Lane – 97 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 1351 Chestnut Lane – 98 • LAM's Kitchen, 1369 Chestnut Lane – 93 • Mario's Pizza Italian Restaurant, 2925 Weddington-Matthews Road – 97 • Pupuseria La Pasadita, 4432 Potters Road – 92

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