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CHARLOTTE – Sybil Barco’s two sons play soccer at Mecklenburg County parks every week. Sometimes, their practices have to be cut short after hearing gunshots or sirens in the area. Barco and other residents gave feedback and suggestions for the future of the region’s park and recreation facilities at the county’s first round of meetings for their “Meck Playbook.” Her first priority is promoting safety in the parks. The parks and recreation department, along with urban planners from Agency Landscape and Planning, are seeking out the
community’s wants and needs for the county’s parks moving forward. They have done this through three workshops Nov. 20 and 21. Poster boards at the workshops explain the county’s parks and recreation history and ask residents to identify their uses of the parks in the county, from socializing to exploring nature. “It’s a chance for us to dig into the challenges, opportunities and aspirations of residents in the county for parks, for facilities, for programs, greenways,” senior urban planner Rhiannon Sinclair said. “This is us gathering information from them. We’re not see PARKS, Page 5A
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INDIAN TRAIL – Going to the mall in hopes of sitting on Santa's lap is a tradition older than the forgotten fruitcake in the back of your refrigerator. A cooler way to celebrate the holidays is at outdoor community ice rinks. They can be found in several communities across the region. Here are some we found: 1. Winter Wonderland at SouthPark Mall Ice skating and shopping at the SouthPark Mall means you can check two things off your holiday to-do list at the same time. Winter Wonderland opens Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. and features a daily afternoon snowfall, holiday lights and decor, as well as attractions like Santa's Pub, live music and visits from Santa and other characters. • Where: Between SouthPark Mall and Symphony Park; located behind Dick's Sporting Goods at 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte see SKATING, Page 5A
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MATTHEWS – One year after a fatal shooting at Butler High School, Principal John LeGrand has seen his students and staff transform the LeGrand school into a kinder, friendlier place. LeGrand hopes that continues as he moves on to a new role within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in December. LeGrand was recently promoted to executive director for the Central 2 Learning Community, where he will work with the area superintendent to oversee the leadership at 29 CMS schools. He will also provide assistance, support and advice for the schools, as well as help evaluate principals. LeGrand never saw himself in a role like this when he first started in education. He has enjoyed being a principal and working at Butler High for the last five and a half years. “It’s been the best job of any job I’ve ever had,” LeGrand said. “But recently, as I continued to gain experience as a principal, I did start to gain an interest in how I can make my impact even bigger and help influence multiple schools as opposed to the one school I was in charge of as a principal.” He wants to continue developing leaders across the district, especially principals and assistant principals. LeGrand said he feels his experience in education has prepared him for this role. LeGrand believes he can bring new perspectives
Fans know Jabba the Hutt's sail barge from the movie "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi." Karie Simmons/CMG photo
FAIRVIEW – There are “Star Wars” fans and then there is David Snodgrass. The 46-year-old from Fairview recently finished building an 8-and-a-half-foot long model of Jabba the Hutt’s sail barge from the movie “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” In the 1983 film, the Khetanna was a lux-
ury, 30-meter sail barge owned by one of the galaxy’s most powerful gangsters, Jabba the Hutt. Complete with three decks, it carried a massive transport of up to 500 passengers and 26 crewmembers. It took Snodgrass three years to build his version of the ship using wood, screws, nails and adhesive. He studied scenes from see STAR WARS, Page 3A
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CHARLOTTE – Macy's partnered with MakeA-Wish Central & Western North Carolina to fulfill a wish of 10-year-old Glenda, who is battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, on Nov. 13 at the SouthPark Mall store. Glenda wished for a room makeover with her favorite colors. Macy's threw a party with a replica of what her room will look like, as well as an ice cream party at Golden Cow Creamery. Macy's is asking customers to write letters to Santa or submit them to www.macys.com/ believe. For every letter sent through Dec. 24, Macy's will donate $1, up to $1 million, to Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes.
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CHARLOTTE – South Charlotte resident Jimmie Johnson announced that the 2020 season will be his last as a full-time NASCAR driver. Johnson, who drives for Hendrick Motorsports, talked about his plans Nov. 21 during a press conference. “When I look back on the years I've had so far in NASCAR, I fall back to the experiences and people, not holding a trophy in victory lane,” Johnson said. Since making his NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 7, 2001, Johnson has earned seven series championships and 83 wins.
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Pancakes with Santa benefits Masonic projects WAXHAW – The Waxhaw Masonic Lodge #562 combines Christmas and pancake batter for its upcoming Pancakes with Santa. The free event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Waxhaw Lodge #562, 120 W. N. Main St. Donations will be accepted for the Masonic children’s home in Oxford. The lodge will set up an area for children to take pictures with Santa.
Man wanted for firing shots turns himself in PINEVILLE – Dashawn Derrell Crawford, 31, turned himself into the Mecklenburg County Jail on Nov. 22 based on warrants related to gunshots fired Nov. 20 in a parking lot at the 300 block of South Polk Street. The Pineville Police Department said Crawford was arguing with someone and it quickly escalated into Crawford firing multiple gunshots into an occupied vehicle as the driver tried to get away. No one was hit by bullets. Police pursued Crawford for the following warrants: attempted first degree murder, possession of firearm by felon, discharge weapon in vehicle and assault by pointing a gun.
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MATTHEWS – Bill Brawley is planning a return to the North Carolina General Assembly. Brawley, who served in the N.C. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018. announced his intent to campaign for the District 103 seat, currently held by Rachel Hunt. Hunt edged out Brawley from the seat by 68 votes in the 2018 election, which saw a “blue wave” of Democratic challengers defeat incumbent Republicans throughout the region. Having been out of politics for a couple of years, Brawley sees how partisanship is causing gridlock on important issues, such as education, human trafficking and state road improvements. “I have a record of doing what is best for my district, even if it means respectfully opposing the leadership of either or sometimes both parties,” Brawley said. “I'm a reliable vote for good policy that benefits the people of Mecklenburg County.” Brawley can rattle off bills in which he's bridged partisan divides. In 2011, he worked to extend the expiration of the earned income tax credit, as well as allow citizens to recover legal fees if they successfully sued a city or county to defend themselves from an illegal act by the municipality.
In 2013, he introduced a bill to reorganize how the state funds roads. In 2015, he led the effort to defend Mecklenburg County's local sales tax from being spread out to other counties. In 2018, he strengthened human trafficking laws. Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs describes Brawley as a clear thinker who is analytical and well informed on issues. Driggs mentioned how Brawley thwarted efforts by state lawmakers to divert Mecklenburg County's sales tax revenue to other counties as a key achievement. “He introduced a data-driven, rational approach to funding transportation, which resulted in millions of dollars coming to Mecklenburg County,” Driggs said. “I always found Bill to be accessible and concerned for the citizens and just a good friend. I would be very happy to see him back in the House.” Mint Hill Commissioner Dale Dalton said Brawley is knowledgeable and passionate about his legislative work. “This is something he knows forwards and backwards,” Dalton said. “When he goes up to Raleigh and is speaking, he knows what he's talking about. It's not just fluff.” Want to vote? Candidate filing for the 2020 election spans noon Dec. 2 to noon Dec. 20, followed by the primary on March 3 and the general election on Nov. 3.
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It took David Snodgrass three years to build an 8-foot-long model of Jabba the Hutt's sail barge from the movie "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi." He built it from scratch out of wood, screws, nails and adhesive. He even filed the slats on each of the ship's 88 shutters by hand. Karie Simmons/CMG photos
the movie, as well as pictures and blueprints he found online, and relied on carpentry skills learned from his father and grandfather to bring it all to life. But it wasn’t easy, Snodgrass said. Throughout the build, he made many trips to hardware and craft stores to find the right materials and experimented with many different adhesives. He also had to get creative in bending the wood to make the ship’s unique shape. “Some days I wanted to pull my hair out and drink a bunch of beer because of the stress,” he said. The hardest part, Snodgrass said, was making shutters for the ship’s 88 exterior windows. Each shutter is attached to the ship by a hinge, which allows it to open and close. He also filed down the slats on each of the shutters by hand in order to make them look as close to the ship in the movie as possible. Aside from the overall size, one of the coolest features of Snodgrass’ model is the exhaust on the back, which glows red from the Christmas lights he installed inside. He also tricked out the ship’s interior with rooms, hallways, stairs, an elevator and a cockpit. It may seem like a lot of work, but for Snodgrass, building Jabba’s sail barge was a passion project. He grew up with the “Star Wars” franchise and remembers collecting all the toys. Snodgrass said he loved the costumes, the characters, the ships and just the overall world in which “Star Wars” takes place. “In the 80s, like a million other kids, 'Star Wars' was it,” Snodgrass said. “It was just fascinating. At the time, it was the best movie I had ever seen and they had the toys and you could bring them home and it just brought it to life. If it wasn’t for the toys, I don’t think I would have liked it as much.” The Kenner toy company produced a line of “Star Wars” action figures based on characters in the original “Star Wars” movie trilogy. Over 100 unique action figures and accessories were produced and sold from 1978 to 1985, but never
Jabba’s sail barge, which Snodgrass said bothered collectors and diehard fans. When Hasbro bought Kenner in 1991, fans thought maybe they’d finally get their hands on the ship Jabba used to cruise across the Dune Sea on the desert planet Tatooine, but no. “It’s too detailed, too big and would be too expensive to sell in stores,” Snodgrass said. “I thought, if I want this, I’m going to have to do it myself.” Roughly two years into the project, Hasbro launched HasLab, a crowdfunding platform to bring dream products into the hands of fans. Of course, one of the first campaigns was for Hasbro to finally build Jabba’s sail barge. The company needed at least 5,000 people to pre-order the $499.99, 4-foot-long model in order to put it into production. The campaign surpassed that goal and the model was shipped to pledged backers in February, making it the largest Hasbro “Star Wars” product ever created. Still, Snodgrass said it’s not as big as his. “Mine blows theirs out of the water,” he said. In addition to Jabba’s sail barge, Snodgrass also made two Tatooine skiffs from “Return of the Jedi.” He’s currently making paintings of the Jedi council chamber floor and plans to build a sandcrawler next. Sandcrawlers are huge treaded fortresses used by Jawas as transportation and shelter on Tatooine. The vehicle makes appearances in the movies “A New Hope,” “Attack of the Clones” and “The Phantom Menace.” So far, Snodgrass has cut out a prototype of his sandcrawler from foam board. It measures 75 inches long, 35 inches high and 24 inches wide. He said he plans to make five finished models, four of which he’s going to sell. Most of his models are from earlier movies in the “Star Wars” collection, but that doesn’t mean he’s stuck in the past. He’s a fan of the newer movies, too, like “Rogue One” and “Solo,” which were both spinoffs of the franchise. He also enjoyed “The Force Awakens” and is excited to see “The Rise of Skywalker,” which hits theaters Dec. 20. “I’m glad they have a girl lead role because now you have all these little girls dressed up for Halloween as Rey,” Snodgrass said. “I think it’s good to have a strong female role.”
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Top: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recognized John LeGrand as Principal of the Year for the East Learning Community in 2013, when he was principal at Bain Elementary School. Above: LeGrand accepts a $75,000 check from Belk in 2014 to upgrade Butler High School's media center. File photos
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to principals, as well as learn from their ideas. He hopes to create better systems and processes to lead to the best outcomes at the schools he will oversee. Since he started teaching and working as a principal, LeGrand has been around students every day, which he has thoroughly enjoyed. Not being around his students and staff on a constant basis will be a bittersweet change for him. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to work with other leaders in our district and other principals,” LeGrand said. “I’m excited about the ability to have a more far-reaching impact through my influence as a leader in the district … I’ve made a lot of connections and I consider Butler students and staff as my family and leaving that makes me really nervous because that’s something I’ve enjoyed so much.” LeGrand said after the shooting happened, he told the community the best way to honor the victim’s memory was to come together and be stronger. He said they have done just that. He has seen the community at the school become much closer. Butler High School brought in an initiative called
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hopes the new principal will bring in new ideas that will make Butler even better. Even though he is leaving, he is positive that the strength at Butler will remain the same. He said while he could sit and take credit for all of the things happening at Butler, that is not the case. He attributes the school’s success to its staff. “Handing it off to [a new principal] is just a matter of continuing to lead the staff,” LeGrand said. “The staff isn’t leaving and the phenomenal students we have aren’t leaving, so I don’t think it’s going to stop any progress that they’re making because they’re the ones that are committed to doing what needs to be done and taking a positive step forward as a school.” LeGrand’s last day as Butler High School’s principal will be Dec. 13. He will start his new role with CMS on Dec. 16. He is grateful to the community of students, staff and parents at Butler who have supported him throughout his time there. He admires their daily commitment to the school. “I’ll always be a bulldog,” LeGrand said. “Butler High has been a really special place to me. It’s a place that will always have a special place in my heart. It’s something that I’ll have fond memories of, and I plan on returning from time to time just to be part of that community that is so special to me.”
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really sharing information as it’s more of a chance for us to get to know all of you and get to know what we should be prioritizing.” This is the first step of an 18-month process to develop a new parks and recreation plan. The last plan was developed in 2008 and updated in 2016. “In the previous plan, there was definitely a focus on connectivity, so focusing on trails and greenways,” Sinclair said. “We are starting from scratch in this plan, knowing the county has grown a ton and it will continue to grow. We want to understand how sentiments or ideas have changed, so we’re starting off with these public workshops.” Sinclair said the team will also conduct statistically valid surveys throughout the community. She said once feedback from workshops, surveys and online is received, they will have a comprehensive idea of what citizens’ priorities are. Poster boards at the workshop identify open space, programs, public and cultural art and outdoor adventure courses as some of the county’s potential needs. One board at the workshop explained that Mecklenburg County spends $50 per resident on parks and recreation annually, while the average county or city spends $89 per resident. Mecklenburg County hopes to increase spending per resident to create more equity in the parks system. Barco hopes to see all parks given the same amount of attention moving forward. “We’ve had to move around to different parks,” Barco said. “They started out practicing at Renaissance and the fields weren’t consistent for what you need for playing soccer, and now we’re at Southview, which is a lot better. But we’d like to see the same quality at all of the parks so that all of the people in the county have the same level and opportunity.” The team working on the plan aims to make it flexible and structured in a way that allows for change. Sinclair said that by the end of the process, they will have strategies and a framework in place that will respond to the needs of the people. Mecklenburg County residents are encouraged to give their feedback and suggestions for the Meck Playbook on an ongoing basis through the workshops or online and on social media. Visit www.meckplaybook.com or follow on social media @meckparkrec to learn more.
2. Snow Flake Lake at Carowinds Experience a holiday tradition with the backdrop of the Intimidator behind you as you skate Snow Flake Lake, one of the many attractions at Carowinds WinterFest. • Where: In front of Intimidator near Harmony Hall at Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte • Hours: 2 or 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (depending on when the park opens) on select nights through Dec. 31 • Cost: $15 for 45 minutes with skate rental (must buy park admission separately) • Details: www.carowinds.com or 704588-2600 3. Holiday on Ice at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza Glide across the ice as fast as Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives at Uptown Charlotte’s only outdoor skating rink, located right in front of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. There will be special events at the rink throughout the season, including the “Holiday on Ice” tree lighting at 5 p.m. Nov. 30, photos with Santa Claus and a New Years Eve celebration. • Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza at 400 East Martin Luther King Blvd., Charlotte • Hours: Open through Jan. 5, 2020 (hours vary, see website) • Cost: $12 if you bring your own skates, $16 with skate rental or $40 to $50 for a season pass • Details: www.holidayonicecharlotte. com or 704-572-4588 4. U.S. National Whitewater Center At 17,000 square feet, this is one of the largest outdoor ice skating surfaces in the country. Guests can skate on an ice trail that conforms to rock outcroppings and is surrounded by water, or free skate throughout. There’s even an on-ice Airstream serving hot and cold beverages.
Mackenzie Moser, of The Moser Group Inc., and Maureen Mulhall, of "The Ice" at Sun Valley, worked together to bring the outdoor rink to Indian Trail. Karie Simmons/CMG photo
• Where: U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte • Hours: Open through February 2020 (hours vary, see website) • Cost: Available with the annual pass (kids 9 and under $189, $219 adults ages 10+), day pass ($59) or single-activity pass ($20) • Details: www.usnwc.org/activity/ ice-skating or 704-391-3900 5. The Ice at Sun Valley Commons Avoid the hustle and bustle of the city and skate under the open sky at “The Ice,” the first outdoor rink in Union County thanks to a joint venture between Extreme Ice Center, Seasonal Ice Rinks and The Moser Group Inc. In addition to open skating, “The Ice” offers $35 lessons for beginners ages 4 to 12 years old ($25 after the first lesson) and Santa and Mrs. Claus will even stop by on select days. • Where: Sun Valley Commons, 6467 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail • Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays until special hours start Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day until Jan. 5 (see website for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve hours) • Cost: $12 with or without skate rental • Details: www.seasonalicerinks.com or info@sirinks.com 6. Founders Holiday Ice Rink Travel just across the South Carolina border to skate in the heart of downtown Rock
Indoor skating options Pineville Ice House This NHL regulation-size rink has been a staple in the community since 1995, and is a go-to spot if you like to skate indoors. Plus, if you get tired of skating, there’s an enclosed, heated bar area that looks out onto the ice and serves hot food, appetizers, beer and wine. The rink also offers yearround lessons, youth and adult hockey leagues, clinics, birthday parties and summer camps, and hosts local, regional and national hockey and figure skating events. • Where: 400 Towne Centre Blvd., Pineville • Hours: See website for public skating schedule • Cost: $8 plus $2 for skate rental • Details: www.pinevilleice.com or 704-889-9000 Extreme Ice Center Located just off of U.S. 74, Extreme Ice is an 87,000-square-foot center with two NHL regulation-size rinks, a pro shop, The Center Ice Tavern and Core Studio Pilates. There’s year-round hockey and figure skating lessons, as well as youth and adult leagues, birthday parties and camps, too. • Where: 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail • Hours: See website for public skating schedule • Cost: Prices vary by day plus $4 skate rental or buy a public skate monthly membership pass ($90 family; $45 individual) • Details: www.xicenter.com or 704-882-1830
Hill. Wednesdays are buy one, get one free and there are special events like “Christmasville,” described as a four-day festival of all things Christmas, from Dec. 5 to 8. There’s also a “Harry Potter Night” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 11, where wizards and muggles alike can enjoy a magical night on the ice. • Where: Fountain Park, 205 Saluda St., Rock Hill, S.C. • Hours: Open through Jan. 20, 2020 (hours vary, see website) • Cost: $10 for two hours with or without skate rental • Details: www.onlyinoldtown.com/icer ink or 803-336-3886
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Indian Trail's Sweet Union Brewery embraces quirkiness Join us for the
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INDIAN TRAIL – For the past two and a half years, staff at Sweet Union Brewing have collected knick-knacks and funky items from thrift stores and yard sales to display on their walls. They say it adds to their personality. Individuality is an important part of Sweet Union’s brand, according to taproom manager Rachel Pound. “We’re quirky,” Pound said. “I feel like we’re all just a bunch of goofballs and you can see that on the walls, in the decorations and the names of the beers. We’re like a little family. I went and hired all of my friends.” Pound said the owners of Sweet Union opened the brewery after formerly owning a store that sold home brewing supplies. She said they originally wanted to open a brewery in Monroe, but Indian Trail ended up being a perfect spot for them. They brew beer frequently. Pound said it can take up to two weeks for the beer to be done. As taproom manager, Pound manages the day-today operations of the brewery. She runs Sweet Union’s social media accounts, books food trucks and bands for the weekends, ensures the happiness of all staff and gets to interact with customers. Meeting people from the community is her favorite part of the job.
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“I’ve lived here for 17 years, but I never really felt part of the community until I started working here because I get to meet everyone who lives around me,” Pound said. The brewery holds different events each month, from “painting and pints” to karaoke nights. “We’ve always got a lot of fun stuff going on around here,” employee Erica Pope said. “It’s always a good time.” Each beer has a unique story. One of the beers, Little Lucille Kolsch, is named after Pope’s daughter. The Indian Trailen coffee-bourbon brown ale combines the best of the town’s local brewing, distilling and coffee roasting. Other beers include the Astro Pterodactyl IPA, the No Cream No Sugar Coffee Blonde, and the Mammoth Tracks Imperial Stout.
Pound said some beers are on tap more frequently than others, but all are enjoyable. Charlotte resident Amanda Shankwiler said though she does not live near Indian Trail, she thinks the beers and the atmosphere at Sweet Union make her inclined to return in the future. “It’s a brewery with a story,” Shankwiler said. “I love the things on the walls and the personality.” The brewery also serves popcorn, cider, soda and other non-alcoholic drinks. Board and arcade games can be found inside, making it a family-friendly and dog-friendly environment. “We’re very people-oriented,” Pound said. “We really love people. That’s our thing, besides making amazing beer. We want this to be a place where people can feel comfortable and welcomed and loved.”
>> 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, @ucweekly or @southcltweekly for updates.
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I’m thankful for my friends and family.” • Cynthia Robbins Shah-Khan
Readers write why they are thankful by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Heading into the holidays, we asked our Facebook followers what they are thankful for. They didn't disappoint, penning responses ranging from sincere to amusing. Join the conversation by following us @mmhweekly, @ucweekly or @southcltweekly. “I am thankful for so much this year but most thankful for my Vietnam vet husband that has been battling cancer for years and was turned over to hospice Aug. 16 this year. They told us he only had two weeks at the most. God turned that around and he is now walking again and doing much better. Almost 3 months later!! So very thankful to have more time with my hubby of 45 years!! God has blessed us!!” – Sandy Baker “I'm thankful for my sister who passed away Nov. 4 of a long illness, I'm thankful for the time we had together and I'm thankful for my family how we came together in this time of need.” – Pat Myers Combs “My children. We were always told that due to my medical condition we would never have kids. We have four. Each time we were told it was just a fluke. They are here for a reason. They are 22, 18, 7 and 2.” – Donna Dudek Withers “I'm thankful for my family. Right now, I'm thankful that my 13-year-old dog, who was near-death with diabetes, seems to be adjusting finally to insulin and is able to enjoy life with us a little longer.” – Elaine Fox-Azzolina “Thankful for the wonderful community in which I live with wonderful friends so close by. So thankful for a loving and healthy family that I get to love and squeeze very often. Thankful for a thriving local small business.” – Michelle Merritt Evans “I’m thankful for my and my family's (fur babies included) good health and for their love. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. I’m thankful for an amazing husband that works so hard every day for us and comes home with a smile and for my parents that picked up and moved here to be closer to us and I so enjoy our time together. I’m thankful for sweet and kind kiddos who try their best!” – Katie Costello White Top: Common Heart offers assistance for people living in Union County, as well as Matthews and Mint Hill. Above: The Salvation Army runs an adult rehabilitation center in Charlotte that connects people with work and life skills. File photos
“Thankful for my little girl, Tely, and her incredible insight. She's only 5
but amazes me still every day. She just read her very first full book to me a few nights ago and it was the best feeling seeing her dance in bed and jump and light up when she finished the whole book! We have been reading to her since she was 2 months old, one book a night, and it really is my most precious time of the day.” – Christy R Miller “My morning prayer, every morning as the dogs and I walk for miles and miles is as follows: Thank you for the roof over my head, the clothes on my back, the food that we eat and the shoes on my feet. Then the prayer to St Anthony is gratitude for watching over my dogs and I as we walk and watch the sun rise and the winter wheat growing greener every day. Thank you for the day my Lord.” – Carol Failla “Thankful that we are several billion miles from where we were last year and that we have God, Mother Nature or intelligent design to thank for helping us get here safely even as we fly millions of miles an hour in the cold of space on this protected blue bubble.” – Larry Bumgarner “Thankful for a home with heat, a refrigerator with food; a bed with blankets; a closet with coats, clothes, shoes; and so much more.” – Lori Kluth “I am thankful for the roof over my head, the food on my table and the people who have become like family to us since we moved here.” – Nancie Mandeville “I am thankful for the gift of not letting the thoughts in my head be the words that I actually speak at times. Oh yeah, and for my kids, hubby, warm bed … LOL.” – Mary Rowens “Thankful that as a gay man I can live openly and proud with my three daughters, husband and new grandchild!” – Brian Simpson “Thankful for retirement, the gift of time to serve/volunteer @Novant.” – Thea Marlowe “I'm thankful for enough food to eat and a warm place to sleep.” – Kara Lopp “I'm thankful for the skills I have – to help people see!” – Keshav Bhat “I’m thankful for my friends who have been by my side through the loss see THANKFUL, Page 2B
Staff answers rapid-fire questions in new web series by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
News editor Karie Simmons has been following staff around with a camera phone and asking them rapid-fire questions about the work they do and their interests. Most of the staff has been very accepting of Karie's questions, but I've been avoiding her for a while in hopes that she just gives up her quest to interview the entire staff. I'm seriously considering hiring a much thinner and more handsome actor to portray me for this project. Here are some excerpts from Karie's web series, “Meet the Staff.” You
can find episodes on Instagram TV (@ mmhweekly, @ucweekly or @southclt weekly) or just search for us on YouTube and click on “Playlists.”
writing about the special election on my second day here and I also got to meet candidates and voters, which was awesome.
Kayla Berenson Reporter What do you love about your job? I love that I get to experiment with creativity and I'm given a lot of freedom in my work. I like that I get to go out in the community and meet people from the area.
What is a fun fact about yourself? My family is from South Africa.
What are your favorite stories to write? The ones where I get to go out in the community and meet people. I loved
Andrew Stark Sports Editor What's the best part about being the sports editor of the weekly? I love going out to the games and meeting the kids and getting to tell their stories and develop a relationship with coaches and schools. see STAFF, Page 3B
Staffers Adrian Garson and Kayla Berenson show off their Halloween costumes as well as a delicious cookie cake in between assignments. Justin Vick/CMG photo
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Make Small Business Saturday more than a one-time event by Quint Studer Contributor
Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday. Starting in 2010, American Express designated this day – the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year – to encourage people to “Shop Small.” The financial services company reports that since the commemoration began, “Consumers have reported spending an estimated $103 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined.” As a community revitalization expert, I welcome every chance to shine a spotlight on the small businesses and local entrepreneurs who make up the economic engine of most small and mid-size towns and cities. Days like Small Business Saturday can help business owners get face time with customers who might not normally shop there. And consumers get to see what they might be missing – the personal connections and experiences they may not always get from online or big box retailers. Still, shopping small and local can and should be more than a symbolic one-day-a-year event. Anyone who wants a stronger, more vibrant community needs to support their small businesses every day. They are the key to economic revitalization. They play a vital role in creating the "sense of place" that gives a community its competitive advantage. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses create two out of every three net new jobs in the private sector. What's more, over half of all Americans own or work for a small business.
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There's a symbiotic relationship between residents and small business owners. They really need each other. Small businesses provide jobs and keep the dollars circulating locally. Their owners have an active and personal interest in the well-being of the community. They live there. Their kids go to school there. They care about what happens. When wealth is created, business owners are more likely to turn around and reinvest in the community. In fact, small businesses have a far more important role in their communities than ever before. The old "pillars" are no longer locally owned. The executives who work for them play a critical short-term role in the community, but often they're not there for the long haul. It's no longer a given that they'll retire there. So small business leaders must step in to fill this leadership void. A few decades ago, the owners of these "pillar" businesses were committed to keeping their communities vibrant. They knew their economic health depended on it. But now that the owners of these former "pillars" live elsewhere, they just don't have the same intimate connection to the community. It makes sense for small businesses to take the lead in pulling communities out of the economic slump many have been in for years. When communities are vibrant, there are more high-paying jobs, and people can afford to shop. Quality of life improves. There's more money for schools and programs that lift people out of poverty. Everyone wins.
MATTHEWS – Kelly Barnhardt will be leaving her role as executive director of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 17, 2020. Becky Hawke, who serves as president of the chamber’s board of directors, alerted members of Barnhardt’s intentions on Nov. 25.
That's what happened in Pensacola, which in recent years has seen a surge in new businesses and explosive growth in property values. Small businesses have galvanized into a solid group, and they take an active role in the leadership of the community. The city's business leaders mentor new entrepreneurs. They've put systems in place to ensure that all small business owners are well trained in the leadership skills they need to thrive long-term. And successful small businesses give back. Many small businesses have made their commitment to their local community part of their brand. This is what customers want. The more chaotic and uncertain the world becomes, the more people crave a safe and stable home base. This is a huge trend, and it's taking place all over America. This is how you, the small business owner, can compete with the mega-retailers. Create an experience for your community. Citizens will know they're being looked after, and they will want to do business locally. This can become your competitive advantage. Take care of the community, and it will take care of you. The bottom line? Don't shop locally only on Small Business Saturday. Do it every chance you get, all year long. About the Author: Quint Studer is the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller “The Busy Leader's Handbook.” Visit www. thebusyleadershandbook.com, www. vibrantcommunityblueprint.com and www.studeri.org to learn more.
“After serving in her role for three-plus years and leading the Matthews Chamber to new heights, Kelly is switching focus in her professional life and is in the process of purchasing a business,” Hawke emailed chamber members. A search for a new leader is underway.
Right: Kelly Barnhardt is leaving the Matthews Chamber of Commerce after three years. File photo
as every second counts.” – Cathy Powers
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of my dad this summer.” – Jennifer Ivy Williams “I am grateful for the teachers, staff, administrators, and parent volunteers at my child's school.” – Briana Cicero-Johns “I am thankful for waking up this morning to enjoy another day on this journey we call life. #NETCancer” – Ann Holt Terwilliger “Thankful for waking up each day knowing the only goal is to be better than I was yesterday.” – Cindy Perhacs Ladimir “I am thankful for all the wonderful friends I have! Blood may make you family but your acts solidify the bond! Thankful I am healthy.” – Amy Twary “Hot strong showers. Transitioning to winter temperatures, it is a luxury that makes a cold morning doable.” – Rebecka Nelli “I'm thankful for metatarsal pads.” – Kristy Vogt Miller “I’m thankful that Union County is generally filled with good and kind people who help others.” – Misty Hampton “Music. The thing that makes us human. With the unmatchable power to express, teach, and unite.” – JazzArts Charlotte
“Thankful for the Air God gives us to breathe every day!” – Scott Strader “My health, my children, my family, and the best friends a girl could have!!” – Lisa Childers Hall “Thankful for great family, wonderful friends and my child growing up in my hometown!” – Karen Pressley Byrd “I’m thankful to be surrounded by wonderful friends and family in a community I love.” – Julie Burgess “I’m thankful for my healthy family of an amazing husband and 2 growing boys! #onlygirlinthefamily” – Rebecca Hamblin Johnson “I am grateful for so very many things. Family, friends, wonderful memories …” – Diane R Dobbins “I’m thankful for my family and a job that I love.” – Alexa Graves “God sending His Son to die on the cross for my sins, my husband, our family, our home, our church and our dogs.” – Gina West Celender “I am thankful for my healthy kids!!!” – Debbie Roberts Meckler “Thankful for my grandchildren ... they brighten every day.” – Deana Helms Bennett
“Thankful for those three days of autumnal weather.” – Angela Park Tilley
“Thankful for so much but most importantly my salvation.” – MattnSeason Long
“Thankful for everything ... Life is short but precious!!” – Terry Williams “I am thankful for TIME
“My husband!” – Amy Howarth Johnson
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Bodybuilder creates a better burger bun by Kayla Berenson
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What's your favorite sport? Right now it's football, but when it gets cold I'm ready to go inside for basketball.
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CHARLOTTE – Jerrod Adkins looked forward to his burger cheat meal after his week of working out and bodybuilding. Six years ago, he asked himself why a burger had to be a cheat meal. On that day, the idea of UnBelievaBuns was born. “Burgers, when you look at them, they don’t have to be unhealthy,” Adkins said. “You could get 93% lean beef patties, so I switched to those and I cut 100 calories out of the burger itself. But everything else: lettuce, pickles, onions, it’s all vegetables so it’s all healthy. The only thing was this bun, so I wanted to switch out the bun and have a healthier bun, and I searched everywhere and couldn’t find one.” Adkins, the founder and CEO of UnBelievaBuns, said the high-protein craze of the Atkins diet presented an opportunity for him to create a product that would allow dieters to eat bread products without feeling guilty. Six years later, the high-protein, low-carb diet remains popular with the emergence of the ketogenic diet. “When it started off, everybody was so into the Atkins diet and low carb, and bread was one of the main things people had a hard time overcoming,” Adkins said. “And now, everybody’s into keto, which is very similar, and it’s still a major pain point. People just don’t want to give up bread.” UnBelievaBuns are 119 calories with 17.4 grams of protein, 4.7 grams of fat and only 1.8 net carbs. Adkins said the buns do not have any preservatives, mystery ingredients or added sugars. Despite its health value, he said the buns still retain the familiar taste and texture of gourmet hamburger buns. It took Adkins six years to perfect the recipe after a process of trial and error. He started in his home kitchen before approaching a commercial bakery. “I was like a mad scientist in my kitchen, working on the formula and baking,” Adkins said. “About a year ago is when I had finally gotten enough successful runs in my kitchen to where I felt confident enough to take it to a commercial bakery. And then once we got to the commercial bakery, it kind
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After perfecting his burger bun recipe, Jerrod Adkins hopes to see UnBelievaBuns in grocery stores and restaurants. Photo courtesy of Jerrod Adkins
of started all over again because it’s really hard to scale a kitchen recipe up to commercial production. It was maddening and frustrating.” Shai Muse watched Adkins go through the process of developing the recipe. Muse said the taste was always consistently good, but Adkins wanted the size of the buns to be perfect. She tried to convince Adkins to sell them as dinner rolls, but he was adamant about making them burger buns. “He stayed true to his vision and now look at them,” Muse said. “Any normal person would have given up after a year but no, he kept at it. His passion kept him dedicated to his dream.” Muse said she sees big things in the future for UnBelievaBuns and she hopes to be part of that future working for the company. “This is just not your ordinary bread,” Muse said. “It’s thought and done differently. When you have watched someone create their passions before your eyes, it’s truly a beautiful thing.” Gavin Off met Adkins when the two would lift weights at the gym. From then, Off could tell Adkins had a determined nature. He said every time he would swing by Adkins’ condo, Adkins would be in his kitchen, making the buns. Adkins would give Off the leftover buns to take home. “I didn’t have a doubt he could do this,” Off said. “Not because I’m a food critic by any means, but because it’s Jerrod … He never missed a day lifting and he has this attitude of ‘I have an idea and
darn it, I’m going to get it done.’” Right now, UnBelievaBuns are available online, as well as in certain markets in the Charlotte region. People can find the buns at two Rhino Markets in Charlotte, the Overton Market in Uptown, Charlotte Wholesale Supplies on South Boulevard, Vitasmart in Concord and others. He said the buns will soon be available at stores in Asheboro and Raleigh. Adkins said the response to the product has been overwhelmingly positive. He said some have called it a “game-changer,” and people have told him they snack on the buns by themselves. The buns have been so popular that the website now has a subscription feature for people to receive the buns on a regular basis, Adkins said. Moving forward, Adkins hopes to see UnBelievaBuns in grocery stores and restaurants. “Similarly to how you go to a restaurant and they offer a gluten-free bun, we want them to offer a low-carb bun. 44% of Americans say they’re either on a low-carb diet or try to eat low carb, and that’s a huge segment of the population that would choose that option if they were given it. That’s a major education process with the restaurants.” Want a bun? More information about UnBelievaBuns can be found at www.unbelieva buns.com and Instagram @unbeliev abuns.
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DINING SCORES Health departments from Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Nov. 15 to 21: Charlotte (28209) • 7-Eleven, 2601 South Blvd. – 91.5 • The Waterman Oyster Bar, 2729 South Blvd. – 93.5 Charlotte (28211) • Chinos Taqueria, 911 N. Wendover Road – 91.5 • Circle K, 4474 Randolph Road – 92.5 • Hunan Express, 901 N. Wendover Road – 92.5 • Momo Truck, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95 • Pizza Peel & Tap Room, 4422 Colwick Road – 97.5 • Strudelteig, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97
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Charlotte (28277) • Burger 21, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 99 • Butcher's Market, 8410 Rea Charlotte (28226) Road – 97 • The Lodge, 7725 Colony Road • Cantina 1511, 7708 Rea Road – – 96.5 96 • City Barbeque, 11212 Providence Charlotte (28227) Road W. – 98.5 • China Fun, 5716 Wyalong Drive • Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, – 85.5 14015 Conlan Circle – 97 • Halal Food Cart, 7308 E. Inde• Island Thyme, 8129 Ardrey Kell pendence Blvd. – 93.5 Road – 96.5 • La Luna 2, 8829 E. W.T. Harris • Q Shack, 10822 Providence Blvd. – 96 Road – 97.5 • Subway, 9009 Albemarle Road • Queen City Craft and Gourmet, – 94 5349 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – • Taqueria Express Grill, 6927 Al94.5 bemarle Road – 96 • Springhill Suites, 12325 Johnston Road – 97 Charlotte (28270) • Subway, 10822 Providence Road The Times9856 Syndication Sales Corporation • ChinNew ChinYork Restaurant, – 98.5 The Road New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620– Eighth Avenue, New• York, N.Y. 10018 Monroe 96 Tandur Indian Kitchen, 9826 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, • Sushi Star Asian Cafe, 10020Call: Sandy Rock N.Y. Place –10018 94 For Information 1-800-972-3550 Monroe RoadFor 96.5 Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For– Release Wednesday, March 20, 2019 • Taco Bell, 1910 Sardis Road N. Trail For Release Thursday, Indian March 21, 2019 – 98.5 • Bisonte Pizza, 1381 Chestnut
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Venues Charlotte • Bojangles Coliseum: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Milestone Club: 3499 Tuckaseegee Road • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road • Mia Famiglia: 7870 Idlewild Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews/Mint Hill • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Kristopher’s: 250 N. Trade St. • Moochies: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Monroe • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Middle James Brewing: 400 N. Polk St. Stallings • Lake View Grill: 9750 Tournament Drive Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. N. Main St.
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