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MATTHEWS – With the Republican National Convention coming to Charlotte in August, Matthews town staff has found a way to fund a new lighting project through its tourism budget. The project was presented as a tourism opportunity that will allow Matthews to showcase its features. Duke Energy would replace 171 lighting fixtures around town with new, higher quality ones, according to Lief Fitzgerald, assistant public works director.
Alicia Cooper bought a house in a neighborhood zoned for Elizabeth Lane Elementary School specifically so her preschool-age son could start kindergarten there. Now, her son could be forced to attend Lansdowne Elementary School. In 2017, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved an $800 million bond to provide relief to overcrowded schools through construction and renovation projects. The project would build a new 45-classroom building for Lansdowne Elementary to provide relief for Elizabeth Lane, which has more than 1,000 students enrolled and uses mobile classrooms to manage overcrowding. Lansdowne has just over half of that, with 554 students enrolled. To provide relief, CMS will need to draw a new map to determine which neighborhoods will be redistricted to Lansdowne Elementary when the expansion is complete in fall 2021, the same time Cooper’s son will enter kindergarten. The board has held two community meetings to receive feedback from parents like Cooper, who want to keep their children at Elizabeth Lane. “I want to keep an open mind and go with the flow, but my husband and I made a huge investment,” Cooper said. “We didn’t choose other neighborhoods and nicer houses because we wanted to be in this school district area when we decided to move.” CMS has offered parents two scenarios: Scenario Blue and Scenario Orange. In both scenarios, children at the school within the Matthews limits will not be affected by the
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CHARLOTTE – In just eight months, 50,000 guests will arrive in Charlotte for the 2020 Republican National Convention. Media outlets will make up roughly one-third of those guests. To prepare media for the event, which will take place from Aug. 24 to 27, the Committee on Arrangements and officials from the media operations department for the RNC recently held a fall media walkthrough for news outlets to get an inside look at the ins and outs of the convention. The walk-through ended with a reception hosted by the Charlotte 2020 Host Committee for members of the media to network while enjoying an evening in Charlotte. More than 400 reporters, anchors, producers, photographers and editors attended the event to plan their coverage strategies for August. Self-guided tours of the Spectrum Center and the Charlotte Convention Center, two primary locations of the convention, provided opportunities to
The Charlotte region will garner coverage and attention for the Republican National Convention far beyond Aug. 24 to 27. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photos
see where light comes in, where platforms for photography will be, where print reporters will watch the convention from and where work stations will be. Shuttles will transport media to locations throughout the convention. City officials said they were excited for Charlotte to be broadcast to an international audience. “You’re going to play a role in making sure Charlotte can be known across the international arena,” Mayor Vi Lyles said to the media at Spectrum Center. “Because of your hard
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RNC allows town to dip into tourism dollars for expensive light fixtures by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
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MATTHEWS – Prudy Weaver's fine art can be found in galleries in Bald Head Island, High Point and Raleigh, but on Nov. 15, she filled a large conference room within the Law Offices of Weaver | Budd with her work. Weaver was among a dozen artists showcasing work Nov. 15 and 16 for the Silver Brush Art Show & Sale. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Crestdale Middle School Fine Arts Program. Weaver said she felt blessed to have created so much work. She expects to paint upwards of 40 pieces
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CHARLOTTE – Area families, churches and groups are transforming empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child. The Samaritan's Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God's love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. Charlotte-area residents hope to collect over 33,000 gifts to contribute to the global goal of reaching 11 million children. The community can drop off shoeboxes at select locations from Nov. 18 to 25 during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week. Drop-off locations include: • Image Church (4017 Weddington Road, Matthews): 2-6 p.m. Nov. 18-22 & 25; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23; 1-4 p.m. Nov. 24. • Weddington United Methodist Church (13901 Providence Road, Matthews): 2-6 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 21-22, 24-25; 2-5 p.m. Nov. 20; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23. • Calvary Church (5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte): 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18-22 & Nov. 25; 1-5 p.m. Nov. 23-24. • Eastern Hills Baptist Church (4855 Albemarle Road, Charlotte): 1-4 p.m. Nov. 18-19, Nov. 21-22, Nov. 24-25; 3-6 p.m. Nov. 20; 9 a.m.noon Nov. 23 • Charlotte Processing Center (7100 Forest Point Blvd., Charlotte): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18-22; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 23; 1-5 p.m. Nov. 24
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has promoted John LeGrand, principal at Butler High School, to executive director for the Central 2 Learning Community. LeGrand has led at Butler High since 2014. Prior to Butler, he was principal at Bain Elementary from 2010 to 2014, as well as assistant principal at Bain Elementary LeGrand (2008-2010), Independence High (2006-2008) and J.M. Alexander Middle (2005 -2006). He taught at Mint Hill Middle (2003-2005) and in Lancaster County Schools (1999-2003).
Providence NJROTC engage in school, community activities CHARLOTTE – Providence High School NJROTC has been active during the first half of the school year. The unit acclimated new students to NJROTC routines and introduced them to more senior cadets during its annual orientation program from July 29 to 31. Activities included team-building exercises, traditional military customs, basic drill and physical fitness. Each graduate earns a completion certificate. Top performers get promoted in rank. Cadets explored each of the four drill team options, including Colorguard, during drill camp from Aug. 5 to 7. The event prepared them for basic drill, which is part of the NJROTC curriculum. Cadets participated in Homecoming on Oct. 4 by providing a sword arch for senior football players and their parents to celebrate their last season as Providence Panthers. Cadet Ava LaPata was named Homecoming Queen. Providence NJROTC competed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools JROTC Annual Field Day on Oct. 19. The athletic event consists of multiple track events, team relays and a tug-of-war. Nimeesha Coleman won the 800-meter run for the third consecutive year. Freshman Skylar Neuenschwander also won a competition.
CMS to increase employee pay CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved salary increases for employees and the addition of 72 student-support positions district-wide on Nov. 15. The board’s action will put in place step increases (set by state salary schedules) and an increase in the local supplement for teachers and certified staff. It will also give increases to principals and assistant principals. Other employees will get a 3% raise. Hourly employees such as cafeteria workers and teacher assistants will get raises to bring their hourly pay to $13.22. All raises will be retroactive to July 1, the start of the district’s fiscal year. The retroactive amounts will be paid by Jan. 31. The district will also add 72 positions to support social and emotional health, something that will benefit students, McCray said. The district has 550 such positions. Raises will be funded by money appropriated from the state and county.
Woman's Club sponsors Christmas boutique MATTHEWS – The Matthews Woman’s Club Service League will sponsor a Christmas boutique featuring over 30 vendors. The event takes place from noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Carriage House on North Freemont Street. This marks the 30th year the league has raised money for grants awarded to local nonprofits.
Albemarle Road Elementary has new principal CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has appointed Monica Palmer as principal for Albemarle Road Elementary. Palmer has been the assistant principal at Metro School since 2017. She was an assistant principal at Porter Ridge Middle in Union County Public Schools from 2014 to 2017. Palmer She was also an Exceptional Children’s academic facilitator at Ranson IB Middle (2012-2014) and Garinger High (20112012), as well as an Exceptional Children’s teacher at J.W. Wilson Middle (2001 to 2003).
East Mecklenburg section of I-485 getting upgrade MINT HILL – The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $7 million contract last month to Blythe Construction to improve a section of Interstate 485 between N.C. 51 and Idlewild Road. Using a technique called pavement rehabilitation, the contractor will extend the service life of the existing pavement by removing any material that may be aged, embrittled or cracked. Pavement thickness may also be increased to strengthen existing sections to accommodate current or future traffic volumes. Work can get underway as soon as Nov. 25, with completion scheduled for Nov. 15, 2020.
Donate new, unwrapped gifts for children in need MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews and the Matthews HELP Center are collecting new, unwrapped gifts through Dec. 13 for children in need. Gift ideas include toys, books, games, clothes and electronics. Drop off donations at the Matthews HELP Center, Matthews United Methodist Church, Matthews Town Hall, Matthews Community Center and Matthews Police Department. Call the Matthews HELP Center by Dec. 7 at 704-847-8383 to apply to receive Christmas gifts.
Paint inspirational messages on rocks for others to find MINT HILL – Craft Studio Charlotte invites the community to participate in the Kindness Rocks Project, which allows people to paint inspirational messages on rocks and leave them for others to find. The free event takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Mint Hill Roasting Company, 7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Craft Studio Charlotte is providing all of the materials.
Clements making a mark at The Citadel MATTHEWS – Chuck Clements made the dean's list and earned gold stars at The Citadel for the spring 2019 semester. Students making the dean's list must have a grade point average of 3.2 with at least 12 semester hours with no incompletes or grades below C. Gold stars are awarded to students who achieved at least a 3.7 GPA. Clements, a junior majoring in political science, will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army upon graduation in May 2021. As a sophomore, he participated in the Global Scholars Program and studied in Peru and Greece. He graduated from Butler High School in 2017. While at Butler, he was a member of the JROTC program, Dream Team and swim team.
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Break-Ins, Vehicle • 15000 block of Davis Trace Drive: Theft from motor vehicle. Nov. 8 (2 cases) Fraud • 6300 block of Robin Hollow Drive: Financial transaction card fraud. Nov. 4 • 6700 block of Old Magnolia Lane: Identity theft. Nov. 6 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Identity theft. Nov. 8 Property Damage • 9300 block of Brief Road: Damage to property. Nov. 6 Thefts • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Theft of vehicle
parts or accessories. Nov. 9 • 6900 block of Wilson Grove Road: Vehicle theft. Nov. 9 • 8100 block of Blair Road: Larceny. Nov. 4 • 13700 block of Sustare Court: Theft from a vehicle. Nov. 8 • 14600 block of Barney Drive: Larceny of a firearm and theft from a vehicle. Nov. 8 Weapon • 4800 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Discharging a firearm in city limits. Nov. 9
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ly nailed to the wall by these charges,” Higdon said. “It’s out(continued from page 1A) rageous … I think we ought to put our foot down. The only Fitzgerald said Duke Ener- reason I would support this is gy will charge approximately if the only reason we could use $1,750 per fixture, along with a the funds is because the RNC is monthly rate of about $1,630 to coming.” keep the fixtures lit. Town attorney Charles BuckCommissioners John Hig- ley said the RNC would be the don, John Urban and Jeff Miller only reason the town could use expressed concerns about the its tourism funds for this projcost during the Nov. 11 board ect. meeting. Higdon called the Higdon said that long term, price tag “obscene,” while Miller he would like to see the town said he supports the project, but buying its own fixtures and usquestioned the $1,750 charge ing solar-powered lights. for changing a fixture. “It’s a hard pill to swallow,” Town Manager Hazen Higdon said. “Long term, I Blodgett said he felt it was bet- would like to see us control our ter to move forward with this own destiny and not be at the project sooner whim of whatevrather than later, er Duke wants to and the tourism Thank God for the charge us.” loophole pre- RNC coming to this Commissioner sented a good area so we can use Barbara Dement opportunity to those funds for agreed with the do so. other commisbeautification of “These light Matthews." sioners’ concerns fixtures are so old • Chris Buckley about the cost and the reason but said this was Town Attorney some of them are a necessary projtilting is because they don’t have ect for the town. any replacements and the wind She said the board has heard has worn out the globe and concerns about lighting for they’re replacing it with whatev- years and she felt this was a good er they can find in the back of opportunity for Matthews. their shop,” Blodgett said. “And “I don’t like the cost that we’re going to be faced with, at Duke Energy charges for this or some point, for the citizens it’s for my power at home, for any going to be an outcry and here’s matter, but that’s what we have an opportunity, in my view at to work with,” Dement said. least, to pay for it with tourism “And to have an opportunity to dollars and not, ‘bankrupt the use tourism funds and not be tourism fund.’ So, I know it’s put in a situation to, in a couple painful … but here is a way to of years, have to finance it ourget it done, beautify the town selves out of our general fund and a way to deal with tourism balance or CIP, I think it would dollars.” be remiss not to do it.” Higdon asked town staff if The board unanimously votany alternative options were ed for town staff to conduct an available, such as the town pur- RFP for financing the lighting. chasing and maintaining its Staff will return to the board own fixtures. He also asked if with the RFP results, along with solar-powered lights could be their recommendations, for fian option. However, town staff nal approval. said to use the tourism dollars “Thank God for the RNC to coincide with the RNC, the coming to this area so we can timeline of figuring out new op- use those funds for beautifitions would not match up. cation of Matthews,” Buckley “We are getting absolute- said.
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Media coverage of the 2020 Republican National Convention will showcase venues, such as the Spectrum Center, as well as the crown jewels of Charlotte and other treasures from the metro region. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo
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work, the preview stories that you’re going to do, the feature stories you’re going to do and the covering of the event itself, you’re going to make Charlotte accessible and more well-known.” Charlotte 2020 Host Committee CEO John Lassiter said the committee hopes the plan and execution of the RNC will showcase Charlotte as a prime location for business development as well as hospitality and tourism. According to 2020 RNC President and CEO Marcia Lee Kelly, her team has met with 35 news outlets across the nation and has taken their feedback from previous conventions to ensure a smoother experience for media at the “made-for-TV media event.” “Media, you are important to us,” Kelly told the media in the audience. “We’re going to listen to you. We’re going to care about you.” One new feature of the convention is a 10-foot raised floor at Spectrum Center, which officials say will allow more room for delegates on the floor. While some reporters were concerned about accessibility to see the convention from the upper concourse of the arena, media operations officials said the raised floor will allow more opportunities to see what is happening below. Ed Driggs, who represents the Ballantyne area on the Charlotte City Council, said he is most excited for the
“incidental coverage” of Charlotte. “When you see a lot of the coverage of Uptown and the trees and the walkability and stuff like that, it’s a very appealing place,” Driggs said. “And when people see the coverage and they see all of the incidental coverage that goes with the convention, they’ll know more about Charlotte and maybe they’ll want to come.” Driggs also said that while the council does not have a large role in planning security measures for the convention, measures are being taken on a larger scale. He said the N.C. Highway Patrol, Secret Service and National Guard are all working with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to ensure the safety of both Charlotte residents and visitors throughout the convention. CMPD will also have a $50 million budget to bring in additional resources for that week, which Driggs said made him feel very secure about the preparations. As one of two Republicans on the council, Driggs said he thinks hosting the RNC is a great opportunity for the city. “I think as it gets closer to the day, people will start to appreciate what it was that made us decide that we wanted to do this,” Driggs said. “Obviously, there’s been some controversy about it, but as you see it unfold, I think you’ll realize this is big for Charlotte.” Visit our Facebook page for a photo album posted Nov. 19 with eight photos of the RNC preparations.
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The number of college signings across sports like field hockey, golf, swimming, track and volleyball shows that Providence has a balanced athletics program. Photo courtesy of Providence High School
Student-athletes commit to play college sports
The Providence Day Chargers are the 2019 NCISAA Division II champions, which is their first title since 2011. Photo courtesy of Ed Prisco
Fields, Chargers run to DII football championship
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Many area high schools celebrated their student-athletes last week with National Signing Day, a bi-annual event where kids make their college decisions official. Some of the athletes are from sports you may know, but there are several gymnasts and equestrians sprinkled in with the baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football players. Here is a school-by-school compilation of who signed where and which sport they plan on pursuing at the next level. Carmel Christian: Myles Hunter, basketball, Youngstown State; Ryan Lynch, soccer, Brevard; Kelley Topiwala, golf, Samford; Cooper King, baseball, N.C. State; Chris Manriquez, baseball, Wake Tech; Lucas Martino, baseball, Charlotte 49ers Covenant Day: Cooper Andrews, baseball, Millsaps College; Brenham Daniell, baseball, Lee University; Jon Rossi, baseball, Roanoke College; Robert Stone, baseball, Western Carolina; Eva Lindner, cross-country, Bucknell; Jacob Goodling, soccer, Liberty Independence: Jaylin Adkins, softball, Limestone Providence: Erica Boyd, golf, St. Andrews; Ella Mainwaring Foster, track, Yale; Conall Monahan, swimming, N.C. State; Sarah Knafelz, volleyball, UNC Wilmington; Reagan Culver, soccer, Western Carolina; Logan Littleton, soccer, Limestone College; Hunter Bryson, baseball, Appalachian State; Drew Roberts, baseball, Maryland; Clare Thomas, field hockey, Ohio Providence Day: Ella Abra-
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CHARLOTTE – Although they are seven or eight years apart in age, Providence Day brothers Bryon and Nickel Fields closely resemble each other in physical stature from a distance. On Nov. 15, the younger sibling made sure their high school football careers aligned as well. In 2011, the last time the Chargers won a state title, Bryon had starred with the Chargers all over the field. That season as a junior, he led the team with 653 receiving yards, but gained over 1,300 total yards with his kick return skills. He also had five interceptions that year before starring as a defensive back at Duke. Fast forward eight years, and this time the Chargers came into their Division II title game against Metrolina Christian having already beaten them 42-10 earlier this season. But a pair of injuries to star receivers Thomas Flynn and JT Smith, who both left before halftime and never returned, changed some of the game plan. “We had some injuries early to some key guys for us,” said Providence Day coach Adam Hastings. “It didn’t make us one dimensional, but it didn’t help us. We were down our two best receivers and we had to rely on the feet of Nickel and (quarterback) Cody (Cater).” Fields made his mark, garnering a whopping 34 carries he turned into 167 yards and three touchdowns after getting just 42 yards on 14 carries in the first meeting between the two teams. That was enough to power the Chargers to the 28-13 win that gave them their first state title since 2011, albeit in a lower classification. Fields also caught three passes for 48 yards and finished his season with over 870 rushing yards, 27 catches for 220 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. “He was awesome,” Hastings said. “When we needed Nickel, he really performed well. I was really pleased with him.” Senior quarterback Cody Cater had a fine game as well, as he completed 14-
Covenant Day (top) and Carmel Christian (above) have proven to be fertile recruiting grounds for colleges and universities looking for high-quality student-athletes. Photos courtesy of Carmel Christian and Covenant Day schools
ham, volleyball, Furman; Audrey Burri, rowing, Notre Dame; John Miralia, baseball, N.C. State; Jala Wright, softball, Michigan State South Meck: Katie Lowe, soccer, Elon Charlotte Christian: Brett Adams, baseball, Wingate; Will Newsom, lacrosse, Gettysburg; Morgan Shrader, volleyball, Pfeiffer Country Day: Reed Bolin, baseball, Johns Hopkins; Sophie Spada, cross country/ track and field, Alabama. Charlotte Catholic: Dane Bertolina, basketball, Appalachian State University; Alexander Campbell, golf, Richmond; Jeffrey Daniels, lacrosse, Lees-McRae; Victoria Dichak, swimming, Towson; John Fahey, golf, Wofford; Michael
Fey, soccer, Air Force; John Gehrig, swimming, Bucknell; Jack Heath, golf, San Diego State; Gregory Ix, lacrosse, Sewanee; Rose Kenny, tennis, Villanova; John Meehan II, swimming, California Berkeley; Abigail Parks, swimming, UNC Asheville; Alina Stout, swimming, Vanderbilt Charlotte Latin: Caitlin Ahearn, field hockey, Denison; Wiliam Atwell, baseball, Wofford; Gracie Colombo, lacrosse, Tampa; Jackson Davis, swimming, South Carolina; Emily Harris, lacrosse, Florida Tech; Ana Kenefick, gymnastics, Pennsylvania; Sara Kenefick, gymnastics, Pennsylvania; Paige Nurkin, soccer, Columbia; Izzy Song, equestrian, Georgia United Faith: Josh Massey, basketball, Western Carolina
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of-22 passes for 140 yards but didn’t commit a turnover. Cater also ran nine times for a season-high 76 yards and a touchdown to keep the Warriors at bay. With North Carolina commit Kedrick Bingley Jones and Ohio State recruit Jacolbe Cowan harassing Metrolina quarterback Angel Gonzalez all night, the senior threw three interceptions, passes that were picked off by Bo Schneider, Mac Hale and Zach Lohavichan. The Chargers also limited Metrolina star Jadus Davis to -2 rushing yards on eight carries and just three catches for 35 yards although he did score once. “Just because of his ability, and they have a lot more weapons, we knew they’d have one or two big plays, but our goal was to limit them,” Hastings said. “They had three big plays, and two of them led to scores and another to a big drive. We always felt like if we could maintain his big plays to under two that we could at least put some pressure on them.” The Chargers front four did just that as the Warriors could manage just 159 yards of total offense with three turnovers thanks to strong efforts from Hale, Jesiah Davis and Giorgio Antonacci, who led the team with six tackles each. Hastings said this win was especially special for the seniors, several of whom played varsity as freshman during the 2016 season or rotated with the JV team that played games with as few as 13 players. That team went 3-7 and didn’t make the playoffs at all after going 0-3 against Charlotte Latin, Country Day and Charlotte Christian. “That was a big rebuilding year for us and we struggled,” Hastings said. “We lost all of our conference games and didn’t play well that year, but they were a part of that as freshmen. To see them take the maturity and build the steps of leadership from that year to now is so gratifying.” Hastings won his first state title in his 10th season as a head coach and fifth with the Chargers. “The most satisfying thing was seeing how happy they were after the game," he said of his players.
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The Nutcracker November 30th-December 1st and December 7th-8th. Presented by Matthews Ballet Tickets available online and at Matthews Community Center Gingerbread House Contest & Display Enter December 2nd-6th at the Matthews Chamber. Judging on December 7th. Amateur and Pro categories. Info at matthewschamber.org It’s A Wonderful Life December 13th-December 22nd (Friday, Saturday, Sunday shows). Presented by Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. Tickets and information at matthewsplayhouse.com Hometown Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting December 7th, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Train rides, live entertainment, Santa photos, and the tree lighting with pyrotechnics! Sponsored by Novant Health-Matthews Medical Center
All events are FREE unless tickets are noted. For more information, visit matthewsfun.com, the websites listed, or call 704-321-7275.
Downtown Matthews Holiday Stroll December 7th, 3-7pm. Visit downtown merchants for shopping and special treats. Presented by the Matthews Chamber of Commerce and the Red Brick Partnership. Crews Family Fun Night December 6th. Game Truck Night! 6:00pm-9:00pm. Crews Recreation Center, Crews Road. Info at matthewsfun.com Breakfast With Santa December 14th and 21st - 9am or 10:45am sessions. For ages 2-8 years and their parents. Space is limited. Tickets available online and at the Community Center; matthewsfun.com
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New resident wonders if outof-state custody order is valid
Dear Attorney, I just relocated to North Carolina from another state. I have a custody and child support order from my former state. Are the orders good in North Carolina or do I need to get a North Carolina order? How do I enforce the orders or have changes made to them? – Puzzled Parent Dear Puzzled, When a custodial parent moves to North Carolina it is important to bring copies of any custody and child support orders issued by another state. Orders issued by another state are given full faith and credit in North Carolina under the U.S. Constitution and North Carolina’s State Constitution. You do not need to start the custody or child support process again from the beginning. However, before a local court can change any of the terms of the custody or child support orders, the orders must be registered in North Carolina. Custody and child support orders entered in another state are referred to as "foreign orders." North Carolina provides a relatively simple process for registering foreign custody and child support orders. Forms are available on the NCCourts.gov website which are downloadable and fillable. The forms have easy to follow instructions which outline all the necessary steps for properly registering a foreign custody and/ or support order. The opposing party or non-custodial parent will need to receive copies of any petitions for registration filed in North Carolina. Once the foreign order is registered then you can petition the local court for modifications of child custody or child support. There is an exception for child custody orders. A child custody order does not need to be registered before it can be enforced. North Carolina provides for the expedited enforcement of a foreign child custody order. A request for expedited enforcement is a separate form, also available at NCCourts. gov. Expedited enforcement of an order will
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require a court hearing which will be scheduled on the next workday for the court immediately following the filing of the petition. Following the proper procedure for registering your custody and/or child support order when you first arrive in North Carolina is the best way to avoid unnecessary delays if you ever need to make changes to the orders. As always if you have any questions you should consult an attorney who regularly practices in the field of family law. 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 Jennifer Fleet or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com.
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rezoning and will stay at Elizabeth Lane. Additionally, students entering fifth grade will be grandfathered in and get to attend the elementary school for their final year if they choose to do so. However, their younger siblings will have to switch schools. Cooper said she is hoping for Scenario Blue to be the recommendation as that would keep her son at Elizabeth Lane for 2021. However, parents of children living in the Beverly Crest neighborhood were unhappy with Scenario Blue, as it would split up the neighborhood with some children attending Elizabeth Lane and some attending Lansdowne. Both scenarios would decrease utilization at Elizabeth Lane from 154% to 125%. CMS Associate Superintendent Akeshia Craven-Howell said her team has
looked at the maps using the priorities that the Board of Education wants to see in the schools, like socioeconomic diversity. The differences between the scenarios are the boundary lines and the maximum increase in hometo-school distance. Scenario Blue has a maximum increase of 1.9 miles from the farthest point on the map, while Scenario Orange has a maximum increase of 2.7 miles. “Redistricting is hard,” Craven-Howell said to the community, who expressed their concerns with both scenarios. “We recognize that and we know this will not be easy.” Margaret Marshall, who represents CMS District 5, said she views both of the scenarios as equal. “I think the nice thing is that they have looked at the priorities that the board has used to make decisions and have given very clear guidelines on how these fit in priorities, so these do seem very
equal,” Marshall said. “So we will be weighing lots of things as we go… I know everybody loves their schools and it’s hard to move, but we have two great schools here and two great principals and two great staffs, so I am committed to make both of those schools incredible.” Cooper said she was also concerned about the quality of the schools. Some parents expressed the sentiment that Elizabeth Lane was a higher-rated school than Lansdowne. Craven-Howell said she would look into bringing the principal of Lansdowne to the next meeting to discuss the learning curriculum. During the meeting, Cooper asked if CMS would be able to give first-choice priority to those who will be rezoned. She said there are other schools within CMS she would rather send her son to. Craven-Howell said this would not be possible. “I really wish they would consider giving people that are being
rezoned first-choice school options because I know that CMS has Montessori schools and language schools that I would be interested in sending my son to if he can’t go to Elizabeth Lane,” Cooper said. Craven-Howell informed the community that CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston said he would only make a recommendation to redistrict the elementary schools, allowing all children to attend South Charlotte Middle School and Providence High School instead of making some attend McClintock Middle School and East Meck High School. Parents applauded this announcement and expressed relief, but some had concerns about the new high school that will be built as part of the 2017 bond. Craven-Howell said the new high school is intended to provide relief for students at Ardrey Kell and South Meck high schools, so it will probably not affect the Elizabeth Lane community. Right
now, CMS does not anticipate this changing, but it could in the future. CMS hopes to issue a final decision on the zoning districts by May 2020 to give families a full summer and school year to prepare for the change, according to Craven-Howell. “I think it’s nice that they’re doing this early so we can either move or look at other options for my first son,” Cooper said. Craven-Howell said she will relay the feedback given at the meeting to the superintendent and board members. Adjustments may be made to the scenarios. CMS will hold a public hearing regarding the matter at its meeting on Jan. 13 or 27. The exact date will be announced before winter break, Craven-Howell said. “I don’t think I will feel better about this until I know the final decision,” Cooper said. “That way I can celebrate, I can accept it or I can start looking at what else is out there.”
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Matthews leaders look at redirecting hotel development by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews is evaluating whether to change the development criteria for hotels to ensure they are built in mixed-use areas, such as the Entertainment District near the Matthews Sportsplex. Hotels interested in developing along U.S. 74 may have to go through a formal rezoning process. “We feel that we are pretty well developed out with strip commercial-style hotels along 74,” said Jay Camp, planning director for the Town of Matthews. “As new hotels come to
the market, we would like them to locate in areas such as the ENT district, the mixeduse development districts or even the transit districts, as light rail hopefully comes online in the next 10 years.” Commissioners will weigh the pros and cons of requiring 1,500 square feet of lobby space and 1,500 square feet of amenity space. Commissioner Jeff Miller said during the discussion that he felt hotels and extended stays should be allowed in the highway business district, but that extended stays should not be allowed in the Entertainment District. He wanted clarification about the motiva-
tion of the proposal. “If you look down the road at Waverly and Rea Farms, hotels are now a very common anchor in mixed-used development,” Camp said. “As big boxes have started to fade, as retail is declining, hotels are sort of a new integral use to mixed-use development.” The planning and zoning board will vet the proposal Nov. 26. Commissioners could decide on the issue as early as Dec. 9. “The whole genre as we know hoteling, other than the businessman getting off the interstate, is changing,” Commissioner John Urban said, noting he'd be OK revisiting the decision 12 to 18 months from now. Bill Ingram, who owns property off Inde-
pendence Boulevard, would like to see fewer regulations on full-service hotels. He told commissioners that requiring hotels to go through rezoning would slow them down, given the uncertainty, time and expense of the process. They may just consider crossing the county line into Stallings. Ingram also wanted to see commissioners make it harder for guests to live in extended-stay hotels. He recommended the town require larger square footage for lobbies and meeting space as well as require daily maid service. “You can't build a hotel with all those requirements and rent it out for $53 a night,” Ingram said. “It's not going to happen.”
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>> Newcomer Kayla Berenson explores the Charlotte region's growing brewery scene in our new web series, “The Beer Baby,” which airs Wednesdays on YouTube and Instagram TV. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @mmhweekly for updates.
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WAXHAW -- Neil Gimon opened The DreamChaser’s Brewery three and a half years ago after he had brewed beer in his home for 25 years. With an underserved population in Waxhaw, a growing zip code and a high-income area, he thought opening a brewery would be a good opportunity. Gimon said the location provides a convenient alternative to the Uptown Charlotte breweries for Waxhaw and Union County residents. “There are some great breweries Uptown,” Gimon said. “But do you want to get in the car, pay the babysitter a whole bunch of money, drive out there, try to find parking, park, maybe hit one or two breweries, then try to make sure you’re still very sober and get in your car and come back down, pay the babysitter off, et cetera, or have a place in your backyard that you can be able to come down here and just bring your family and have a good time?” Gimon prides himself on the brewery being family-friendly, chuckling as he called it “almost too family-friendly.” He said many families come to the brewery after soccer games over the weekend. Children get ice cream next door, while their parents order a beer or two. Gimon also said the family-friendly vibe of the brewery makes it feel very safe. He said many women come into the brewery alone without fear, which he has not seen in many other places. Every Friday, food trucks line the streets outside of the brewery, allowing people to enjoy a meal while they drink their beer. DreamChaser’s serves wine in addition to a wide variety of award-winning beers on tap, from sours to IPAs and stouts. Each beer has a unique taste, and Gimon said there is something for everyone. Charlotte resident Emily Galyon does not consider herself an avid beer drinker, but said the beers she tried at DreamChaser’s could change her mind.
Emily Galyon, Kayla Berenson and Nicole Beasley give different beers, such as Beach Vibes, Waxtober and Yard Breather, a try at The DreamChaser’s Brewery. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo
“I’m not usually a big beer drinker,” Galyon said. “But these are really good.” All of the beer is brewed in the brewery’s 10-barrel brewhouse through a long process of mashing grains, extracting sugar water, adding hops, adjusting temperatures, carbonating, taste testing, color testing and more. Gimon said the brewers make 300 gallons of beer at a time. DreamChaser’s also works with three distributors in the Carolinas, allowing locals and non-locals to enjoy their beer. see BREWERY, Page 4B
Neil Gimon describes the environment at The DreamChaser’s Brewery as family-friendly. The brewery has hosted food trucks and even events for the dogs. MMHW file photo
MATTHEWS – Pet Paradise has opened a full-service veterinary clinic at its Matthews resort. The clinic inside the resort offers a full range of medical procedures, including surgery, preventive care, dental cleanings and wellness plans to ensure the best care for guests. "At Pet Paradise, we strive to provide the most comprehensive, top-quality care to our customers," President and CEO Fernando Acosta-Rua. “We want to make it as convenient as possible for busy pet owners to receive the best care for their animals whether they use our resort for other services or just come for a veterinary exam.” The Matthews clinic will offer vaccinations, annual exams, heartworm and leukemia testing, bloodwork, urinalysis, microchipping, surgical procedures and dental cleanings. Each clinic is staffed by one veterinarian, a practice manager and approximately five veterinary technicians. Pet Paradise opened the firm's first veterinary clinic in Jacksonville in 2017 and operates 10 clinics across the southern United States. Pet Paradise also opened its first full-service veterinary hospital in Jacksonville in July. “Pet owners have trusted Pet Paradise to care for their beloved dogs and cats for more than 17 years, and we are proud to offer a new cohesive pet care experience to our Matthews customers,” said Dr. Jaime Pickett, chief veterinary officer at Pet Paradise. “We only recruit the best veterinarians and veterinary staff to provide quality see PET, Page 4B
Shoppers, vendors find joy at Southern Christmas Show by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Holiday festivities are in full swing at this year’s Southern Christmas Show, running until Nov. 24. Hundreds of guests browsed through pop-up stores for ornaments, sweaters, food and wine on the first day of what organizers bill as the largest North American Christmas show. Show manager Jennifer Smetana said over the years, the show has differentiated itself from other Christmas shows in North America. “We bring the magic of Christmas to
life for guests with a unique entrance, a Christkindl market, an entire building of hand-crafted products and over 450 exhibitors,” Smetana wrote in an email. “Guests travel into Charlotte from every state in the United States as well as Canada.” Guests said walking around the show and seeing the decorations put them into the holiday spirit. “It’s so festive,” Kelly Boone said. “It puts you in the mood for Christmas. I love looking at all of the Christmas styles here. We’re switching up our Christmas decorations, so it’s always good to see what’s trendy and new this year.”
Decorations and gifts from scented wreaths to Christmas paintings were on display throughout the event. Many of the products were unique and handmade. Jana Gantt was one of the artists selling her products at the show. Gantt owns Copper Creek Designs, where she makes jewelry and other art from copper. She uses upcycled copper from gutters and trash cans, as well as etched copper, which she personally etches. “You will never find what I make in a normal store,” Gantt said. “It’s all handmade. You can hardly find it online.” see CHRISTMAS, Page 4B
Many of the items found at the Southern Christmas Show are unique and handmade. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Lidl celebrates grand opening Dec. 4
A BLT with avocado from McAllister’s Deli on Matthews Township Parkway. The restaurant recently earned a 97.5 on its health inspection. Karie Simmons/MMHW photo
DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 1 to 14:
Lowest Scores • Chokh Di Noodle House, 14015 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail – 90 Violations: Hot water was not working properly at sink; knives and can opener weren't clean; sanitizer wasn't at proper concentration; cooked noodles didn't have date label; cooked chicken was cooling at ambient air temperature; and dead insects were on floor throughout kitchen area. • Kabab King, 7102 Brighton Park Ave., Mint Hill – 91 Violations: Certified person in charge wasn't available; chef changed gloves without washing hands; items were stored in hand sink; dishwasher only reached 145 degrees; ground beef and cheese mixture was not held cold enough in walk-in cooler; and egg-based sauces, chickpeas, falafel and ground beef were not marked by date. Matthews • AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Road – 97.5 • Cantina Do Brasil, 4709 Margaret Wallace Road – 93.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1909 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98 • Cracker Barrel, 9330 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Dorians Deli & Grill, 1240 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 97
• McAlister's Deli, 2217 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97.5 • Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station St. – 97.5 • Sam's Club deli/bakery, 1801 Windsor Square Drive – 97.5 • Target Pizza Hut/Starbucks, 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98 • Which Wich, 930 Park Center Drive – 94 Mint Hill • Daphne's Bakery, 7609 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 100 • Kabab King, 7102 Brighton Park Ave. – 91 Charlotte (28227) • Circle K, 8910 Albemarle Road – 94 • Domino's Pizza, 9020 Albemarle Road – 94.5 • Earp's Express, 7020 Brighton Park Drive – 99.5 Charlotte (28270) • Hungry Howies, 1707 Sardis Road N. – 96 • Zaxby's, 1930 Sardis Road N. – 96 Indian Trail • China II, 5850 U.S. 74 E. – 93 • Chokh Di Noodle House, 14015 E. Independence Blvd. – 90 Stallings • Athens Pizza, 2920 Old Monroe Road – 97 • Mama's Pizza & Pasta, 15080 Idlewild Road – 98 • The Divide Golf Club, 6803 Stevens Mill Road – 98.5
CHARLOTTE – Lidl will open its first Charlotte store and seventh in the area at 8 a.m. Dec. 4 at 9318 Monroe Road. The ribbon-cutting event will begin at 7:40 a.m., kicking off a weekend of special offers, giveaways and prizes for shoppers. The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card, ranging from $5 to $100. Shoppers can get free samples of Lidl’s products and a complimentary Lidl reusable bag while supplies last. On top of the special offers during the grand opening, Lidl said shoppers can enjoy low prices. “I am excited to be part of this Charlotte community and to have the opportunity to introduce Lidl to new customers, as well as serve our loyal customer base,” Store Manager Derek Fernandez said. “We want to be the number one shopping destination for customers in Charlotte and look forward to opening in December.” Lidl touts low prices, over 100 fresh fruits and vegetables, hundreds of organic and gluten-free products, European specialty items and an ever-changing selection of food and nonfood specials brought in each Wednesday for a limited time. The store will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.Lidl.com for details.
MOD Pizza event to fight local hunger INDIAN TRAIL – Common Heart will be the beneficiary of donations from the “Spreading MODness” campaign Nov. 18 to 22 at local MOD pizza locations. A portion of every pizza sold during this time will be donated to help feed neighbors in need. All customers need to do is buy a pizza during this time period and a portion of their pizza purchase will be donated. Participating MOD locations included Indian Trail (6720 Old Monroe Road) and Matthews (10420 E. Independence Blvd., suite 880). With Common Heart’s mission to create a “small revolution of kindness,” while feeding the hungry, the nonprofit was the perfect fit as MOD’s local outreach partner for this event, said Matt Jamison, marketing manager for the restaurant group.
Lidl intends to strengthen its Charlotte market share with a store at 9318 Monroe Road. It offers low prices and healthy options. Photo courtesy of Lidl US “Spreading MODness is an integral piece of MOD Pizza that gives us the opportunity to help others while doing what we do best – making pizzas,” he said. Common Heart feeds about 3,000 people each month and has the largest food pantry operation in Union County. Volunteers and staff come together to run three weekly food pantries and four mobile food pantries. Last year, Common Heart also added a special senior box program providing extras for about 75 low-income seniors once a month.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance holding grand opening CHARLOTTE – Aviation Institute of Maintenance extended its campus locations to include Charlotte as part of its continued effort to address growing workforce demand for aviation and skilled technicians. The campus will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at 7421 E. Independence Blvd. The institute will offer tours of the building in addition to networking opportunities. The 51,000-square-foot building houses a learning resource center, computer lab and 17 classrooms with audio-visual technology installation. “AIM’s Charlotte Campus is dedicated to training North Carolina’s future technicians,” Campus Executive Director Alex Diaz said. Visit www.AviationMaintenance.edu or call 980-785-0700 for details.
Matthews Chamber prepares for Gingerbread House Contest MATTHEWS – The Matthews Chamber of Commerce will accept entries for its 10th annual Gingerbread House Contest from Dec. 2 to 6 at its office. Judging will take place in the early afternoon of Dec. 7 before the lighting of the town Christmas tree at 6 p.m. There are three categories to choose from: amateur youth/family, amateur adult or professional. All will be judged on characteristics special to Matthews. Atrium Health is the presenting sponsor of this year’s event. Visit www.matthewschamber.com or call 704-847-3649.
MOOYAH introduces scratch-off card DALLAS – MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes launched a new, scratch-off gift card promotion. With each gift card purchase of $25 or more, guests will receive a branded scratch-off card that reveals a prize of $5, $10, $15 or $20 off of their favorite meals. The promotion runs through Dec. 29. “MOOYAH is a brand that enjoys innovating and engaging with our guests in creative ways,” said MOOYAH Vice President of Brand Natalie Anderson Liu. “By creating a gamification experience with the scratch-off cards, we are able to stand out from competitive gift card offers during this time of year when most gift cards are purchased.”
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THINGS TO DO Storytime 2nd & Charles holds a “Frozen 2” storytime with frozen crafts. 704-321-5122 2-4 p.m.; 9903 Independence Blvd., Matthews
Nov. 23 Small Business The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to pick up a tote bag filled with member coupons and offers. Some bags have gift cards. 704-573-8282 9-11 a.m.; 7900 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Nov. 27 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Human Resources & Young Mister • Fillmore: ZOSO • Hickory Tavern: Music Trivia
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Epcon breaks ground on active adult community by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
The Southern Christmas show is not just a great place to shop, but also an avenue to find ideas and spend an afternoon with loved ones. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photos
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She has attended the show as a vendor for four years. Gantt said she enjoys the festive vibe inside of the event and likes that it lasts longer than one day, unlike some of the other shows she has been to. Smetana said the team behind the Southern Christmas Show works yearround to ensure diversity in the exhibitors. Part of bringing the event to life includes the theme. This year’s theme is “Woodland Christmas,” complete with a life-size log cabin at the entrance and forest-inspired decorations throughout the space. Smetana said her team has spent the past year planning out the features of the show so that visitors can enjoy them. Smetana said the theme also provides a photo opportunity for visitors. “The neat thing about the entrance
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Charlotte resident Nicole Beasley said after trying the beer, she would go out of her way to find it in stores, especially the Yard Breather IPA on tap. Gimon said he was laid off from three corporate job before starting the brewery. Now that he runs DreamChaser’s, he feels much better knowing he is doing
each year is that it becomes the backdrop to many families’ annual Christmas cards, so the entire family comes to the show and takes their family photos together,” Smetana wrote. Want to go? Buy tickets at www.southernchrist masshow.com. something he truly loves. “I love all the aspects of this, from the making of the beer because it’s just so very, very interesting and very cool about the combinations we can go through, to our customers,” Gimon said. “I love going out there and talking to people. Seeing people enjoy our beer is just a really cool thing.” Visit www.DreamChaser’sbrewery. com for details.
STALLINGS – Epcon Communities CEO Phil Frankhauser told 100-plus stakeholders gathered Nov. 15 for the groundbreaking of The Courtyards on Lawyers Road that they were witnessing the birth of a new community. The ceremonial start of construction of the new 55-and-older active adult community featured a hot-air balloon, DJ and catered lunch. Rain didn't disrupt the event. In fact, it fit the storyline. Gay Colvin, new home sales consultant with Epcon Communities, said it's good luck to build in the rain. “Rain symbolizes fertility,” Colvin said “It also is associated with life and growth. So I think that is very appropriate even though it might be a little uncomfortable. It is, I think, a fabulous omen for what we are going to be doing here.” Mike Davis, land development manager for Epcon Communities, said the firm will develop 146 lots over the next 12 to 18 months. The neighborhood will consist of luxury ranch homes at Lawyers and Allen Black roads, starting in the $300,000s.
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medicine and services in all our clinics.” Dr. Brenton Anderson will serve as on-site veterinarian at Pet Paradise Matthews. Anderson has a passion for orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries. He believes preventive care is vital to pet health. Pet Paradise offers three wellness plans that focus on annual preventative care that is bundled and then split into monthly payments for convenience: • The Core Wellness Plan also provides unlimited office visits, two intestinal fecal exams, three routine dewormings, heartworm test, leukemia / FIV test, ear cytology, skin cytology, interstate health certificate and rabies, distemper, parvo, leptospirosis and bordetella vaccines per year. The Core Wellness Plan costs $34 per month and includes two free days of day camp annually. • The Vital Wellness Plan offers all of the services in the Core Plan, along with urinaly-
Rain made the dirt moist for the ceremonial groundbreaking of The Courtyards on Lawyers Road in Stallings. Justin Vick/MMHW photo
Epcon has 23 communities in North Carolina, including The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel. “For all of you who are going to live here, we promise you a wonderful life that comes with a lifestyle and beautiful homes,” Frankhauser said. sis, blood work, leukemia, influenza and lyme vaccines annually. The Vital Plan costs $46 per month and includes four free days of day camp per year. • The Premium Wellness Plan offers all services in the Vital Plan and electrocardiogram, blood pressure check, pulse oximetry and one professional dental cleaning or one spay or neuter per year. The premium Wellness costs $60 per month and comes with six free days of camp each year. “Wellness plans can help detect problems early for a better prognosis, less complex treatment and reduced medical expenses,” said Dr. Pickett. “Our veterinary care offering not only serves the guests at our resort, but new customers as well. The experience fits seamlessly into a pet owner’s day by allowing them to schedule an exam at a time convenient for them or by booking a day of camp for their dog or cat along with a veterinary exam.” Pet Paradise is located at 10714 Independence Pointe Pkwy. Visit www.petparadise.com to learn more.
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A7 II Mirrorless with FE 28-70mm lens
BODY ONLY! 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor 693-Point Hybrid AF System UHD 4K30p Video with HLG
599.99
$999.99-400= $599.99
DOORBUSTER
WITH 14-42 MM LENS 16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS Sensor Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Processor UHD 4K30 Recording; Clips Video Mode
999.00
$
$
$1599.00-600= $999.00
499.00
$699.00-200= $499.00
x-t30
EOS RP
24-70mm 50mm
85mm
BODY ONLY! 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS DCI and UHD 4K30 Video; F-Log Gamma 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen
16.4MP BSI CMOS Sensor Fujinon 5x Optical Zoom Lens 28-140mm (35mm Equivalent) Water, Shock, Freeze, and Dustproof Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps 3.0" 920k-Dot LCD Monitor
$199.00- $100=
$
99.99
DOORBUSTER ZS-70 20.3MP 1/2.3" MOS Sensor Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x Zoom 24-720mm (35mm Equivalent) 1.166m-Dot Live View Finder
$399.99 - $100=
$299.00
Instax Mini 9
$49.97
$799.00
MINDSHIFT CROSS SHOT 13 SLING $129.00
D850
$79.00
BODY ONLY!
45.7MP FX-Format BSI CMOS EXPEED 5 Image Processor 3.2" 2.36m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System Native ISO: 64-25600, Extended: 32-102400
10% OFF
All Magmod
$2998.00
5D MARK IV
a7rIII
BODY ONLY! 30.4MP Full-Frame CMOS DIGIC 6+ Image Processor 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor DCI 4K Video at 30 fps; 8.8MP Still Grab
BODY ONLY! 42MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI 399-Point AF System & 10 fps UHD 4K30p Video with HLG
$2999.00-$500=
FUJI xp130
PLUS FREE PACK OF RAINBOW FILM!
Canon Authorized Dealer
999.00
DOORBUSTER
SPECIAL REBATES ON SIGMA LENSES!
$899.00-$100=
BODY ONLY! 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 8 Image Processor UHD 4K and Full HD $ 1080 Video 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic $1299.00-300= $999.00 Viewfinder
With coupon. Must buy a camera. Exp. 12-2-19.
FUJI
70-200mm
INSTANT REBATES ON SONY LENSES!
CLEANING KIT
With coupon. Must buy a camera. Exp. 12-2-19.
a6000
t7
FREE PROMASTER
FREE 12 MONTHS
FREE 240- 4X6
$2499.00
Tough TG-6 12MP BSI CMOS Sensor TruePic VIII Image Processor Olympus 4x Optical Zoom f/2 Lens 25-100mm (35mm Equivalent) 3.0" 1.04m-Dot LCD Monitor Water, Crush, Shock, Freeze & Dustproof
$3199.00 - $700=
$2499.00
D750
$449.00
Holiday Specials valid through 12/2/19
BODY ONLY! 24.3MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor EXPEED 4 Image Processor 3.2" 1,229k-Dot RGBW Tilting LCD Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
$1179.00
In store or order online at cardinalcamera.com
Scan Slides to DVD
49¢
EACH
Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 12-15-19
6 TAPES FOR $99
Got tapes?
Tape transfers to DVD One Tape $19.99 No LIMIT. DONE IN HOUSE Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 12-15-19
10% OFF
Reel to Reel Movies to DVD
35 mm only. Not to be combined with any other offer. With coupon. Exp. 12-15-19.