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MATTHEWS – Chris Melton began volunteering one year ago as a host at WDZD 99.1, a nonprofit radio station in Monroe. Melton, who is a cousin of co-founder John Griffin, became interested in radio at a young age. He came into the WDZD studio, recorded a few spots and became hooked again. Now that he no longer serves as a Matthews commissioner, Melton hosts five or six shows a week.

“It’s a lot less stressful than town government, I promise you that,” Melton said jokingly. “With the path commercial radio is taking … there was a void in small towns or small cities like Monroe for your Stone Table Restaurant, Oasis Sandwich Shop, those local businesses that have been the cornerstone of the community, like that ‘small-town feel’ we always talk about in Matthews. And we at the station fill that void.” Griffin said the station was originally created in 2013 to preserve beach music of the 1960s and 1970s and provide the community with the news and information that mattered most.

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CWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling ran wild in Matthews on March 6, giving families opportunities to cheer good guys and boo bad guys. The event was held at Crews Road Recreation Center. Andrew Stark/MMHW photos

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MATTHEWS – The Crews Road Recreation Center transformed into a professional wrestling venue complete with pyrotechnics, action in and out of the ring and a whole lot of fun on March 6 as CWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling invaded and put on quite a show. The action was hot and heavy from the opening bell, and the title match at the end was so good it ran about 20 extra minutes before Snooty Foxx regained his heavyweight belt after a controversial end involving brass knuckles. The event was themed as a Matthews Family Fun Night, and it very much lived up to the billing. First off, tickets were very cheap. I took my two boys and a buddy of theirs and the grand total for our nearly three hours of wrestling action was $11. That was it. The town provided free popcorn and water to adults and the masses of kids, many of whom lined the entrance way to greet – or taunt – the wrestling talent. And it was plain to see on which side a wrestler was without previously knowing much about them. The tag team Viva Las Amish, for example, was not going to be a

MATTHEWS – Television shows like “Bones” and “Law & Order” may spark viewers’ interest in forensics and crime scene investigation. But it is much harder and more involved than it looks. Some Matthews Police Department officers are pursuing certificates in general forensics from Central Piedmont Community College to further their knowledge in crime scene investigation. Candis Kinsey, who has been with MPD since 2002, is the first to complete her certification. Kinsey said she has always had Kinsey an interest in crime scenes. “It gives these officers another way of looking at things,” Public Information Officer Tim Aycock said. “As a patrol officer, you’re trained in your see OFFICER, Page 3A

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bunch of good guys from the start. They came out of the locker room with a live chicken, an old fashioned butter churn and a manager who yelled at any child standing to sit down, respect his team and be quiet. The kids and adults jeered the bad wrestlers and cheered for the good ones. Viva Las Amish ended up losing to their six-man tag-team opponent, see WRESTLING, Page 3A

The card • Nick Richards VS Michael McAllister • Courtney Montgomery VS “Starboy” B.K. Westbrook • Viva Las Amish VS Pineapple Express • “Terrific” Tony Benge VS Tre-G • Ethan Alexander Sharpe VS Adrian “Action” Jackson • Bitdon VS “Cowboy” Kool Jay • Snooty Foxx VS “Acegawd” Arik Royal

MATTHEWS – Community leaders gather every Monday at the Levine Senior Center. They are part of the Matthews Rotary Club, a group designed to provide networking and service. Natisha Rivera-Patrick, who serves as the group’s president, was first part of the Davidson Rotary Club, serving as its charter president in 2010. Because there is no chapter in Mint Hill, the Matthews group also accepts members from Mint Hill. The Rotary Club is an international organization. Rivera-Patrick said wearing the Rotary pin grants members access to Rotary meetings around the world. She said there is a sense of hospitality and camaraderie among Rotary members everywhere. Every week, a speaker from a local business, nonprofit or other community organization attends the Rotary see ROTARY, Page 3A

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(The Center Square) – Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order March 10 declaring a state of emergency as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state grows. Cooper's declaration activates the state's Emergency Operations Center to help agencies coordinate from one location and makes it easier to purchase needed medical supplies, protect consumers from price gouging and increase county health departments’ access to state funds, the governor's office said. “The health and safety of North Carolinians is our top priority,” Cooper said in a news release. “We are taking the necessary steps to ensure that North Carolina is prepared and responding to this virus, and this order helps us do that. Though we are still in the early stages in North Carolina, time is a valuable resource and we must work together to slow the spread while we can.” After Monday's disclosure of five new COVID-19 cases in Wake County, North Carolina has a total of seven confirmed cases – six of which are in Wake County.

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fter Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency March 10 in response to the coronavirus, we at Charlotte Media Group decided to postpone our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo, originally scheduled for March 20, to May 16. We just want to ensure people in our community are safe, especially considering adults over the age of 65 are at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus. Since the country's first reported case of the coronavirus, we've been paying close attention to information provided by local, state and federal health departments and deliberating on potential adjustments to our event. Then came the latest recommendations from the state that those at higher risk should avoid larger groups of people as much as possible. While there have been no reported cases of coronavirus in the Charlotte region, Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris anticipates it will inevitably arrive at some point given how much happens here.

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COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The disease has caused 26 deaths in the U.S. COVID-19 symptoms appear within two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued recommendations to help slow the spread of the virus. The recommendations are based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio and action taken in other states. Many of DHHS' recommendations are meant to protect people at high risk, including adults over 65 years old and those with underlying health conditions and weakened immune systems. The recommendation for high-risk people include avoiding large groups of people at places such as concert venues, conventions, church services, sporting events and crowded social events. “We all play a role in keeping our communities safe and healthy,” DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen said. “These precautions can help us slow the spread of this virus and protect our more vulnerable neighbors.”

“So far, it has done that,” Griffin said. “We also wanted to get into the community because the larger, mega-stations bought so many radio stations, they got away from the community.” WDZD is a low-power station, meaning its radio waves do not reach beyond Monroe city limits. However, with the increased popularity of streaming, its listenership extends into all parts of the Carolinas and as far as Alaska. Griffin said listeners everywhere enjoy the community feel, as well as the beach music. The station also broadcasts some of the Monroe High School foot-

And when Charlotte does report its first handful of cases of coronavirus, the state will likely recommend organizers of mass gatherings involving higher risk people consider canceling or postponing events as they have done for the Triangle area. Our staff has already started reaching out to vendors and those who have registered to tell them about the postponed expo. “No one is more disappointed about this news than we are,” Publisher Adrian Garson said of the postponement. “We look forward to serving the seniors in our community every year and we put months of hard work into making the expo fun and beneficial for everyone involved.” I agree with Adrian. I usually get grouchy about events that take me away from writing or working on our newspapers, but the senior expo is one of my favorite things about working here. We'll continue to monitor what the health experts are saying leading up to our May 16 expo. The whole point of the expo is to enhance the quality of life of adults in our area by connecting them to resources, not germs, viruses or diseases. Want to go? The Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo has been postponed to May 16. It will span from 9 a.m. to noon at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews.

ball games, which allows relatives to listen in and follow the action. The station’s local impact can be seen in its work with nonprofit organizations. “Nonprofits, to us, have a special place in our hearts,” Melton said. “That’s our brethren.” Host Greg Baucom said the station often has nonprofit organizers come in to tell listeners about their organizations and how to get involved. In winter 2019, the station supported the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry and watched listeners rally behind the cause. “We were on the air on a Friday for a radiothon and listeners came in to drop off food,” Melton said. “By any metric, it was a success. We had a lobby full of food from

listeners bringing it to help Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry.” Then, Melton said, the impact got much bigger than the station imagined. A listener came into the station and said he had four palettes of dry, good food to donate. Melton said there was so much food that the nonprofit could not even pick it up, and another listener donated money for a truck to transport the food to the ministry. “That is, in my opinion, the definition of community radio,” Melton said. “We’ve got a resource. We’ve got a way to touch people and reach people. It’s our responsibility to use it to make stuff like that happen.” On the web: www.wdzd fm.org

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meeting to educate members about everything, from an upcoming project to the effects of CBD. While networking, education and leadership are important parts of the Matthews Rotary Club, there is an emphasis on service in the group and in the community. The club hosts events such as a Veterans Day lunch and a stream cleanup in the fall and spring. They also help with projects at nonprofits, including Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity, Christ Our Shepherd and the Matthews HELP Center. The club’s website states the Matthews Rotary Club gives more than $10,000 to local nonprofits each year. “We’re humanitarians in motion,” Rivera-Patrick said. “Our motto is, ‘service above self.’” Service is a large part of the selection process for Rotary members. When looking for members, Rivera-Patrick said the group seeks out people with the heart and desire to serve. The group also follows a four-way test of Rotary International in which members evaluate if something is true, if it is fair, if it builds goodwill and better friendships and if it is beneficial to all those concerned. They use this in their member selection process as well.

basics of what to look for when you’re on a crime scene, but with this, it’s more specialized and taking a deeper dive into it. They’re looking at that initial scene, but they’re processing it a different way and know what to look for to collect evidence properly, which is very important.” The curriculum is very involved. Students must take a variety of courses, including death investigation, child death investigation, bloodstain pattern analysis and basic crime scene academy, along with many others to complete 232 training hours. Kinsey said students learned a lot from photographic evidence, which she found particularly interesting. The hardest class, in Kinsey’s opinion, was bloodstain pattern analysis. She said students learned how to look at a stream of blood and identify the direction it came from and the circumstances that caused the bloodstain. Now that Kinsey has completed the certificate, she can assist with crime scenes while detectives are on the way or are completing other investigative duties. Kinsey said she has been on the scene for break-ins and shootings into cars. “Most of the detectives are trained in some basic form of crime scene collection, so allowing officers a different track for specialized training also helps,” Aycock said. “If she’s out on a scene and it’s the middle of the night and detectives are being called to come out, she already knows what she needs to do and collect those items, and that really helps the detectives when they get on scene so they can talk to people and do whatever it is they need to do in that moment.” Kinsey’s interest in crime scene investigation has led her to look at options that could expand her knowledge moving forward. One of these options, she said, would be visiting a body farm in Tennessee, where students are able to learn from bodies that have been donated to science. Students learn from real-world scenarios and research body decompositions. She said taking the classes and receiving the certificate from Central Piedmont has made her more aware of her surroundings on a crime scene. “Before I took these classes, you could walk in a room and notice a bunch of things,” Kinsey said. “Now, I can look at a stream of blood on the wall and say, ‘this was done by this. Medium impact, high impact.’ It gives you more information on what you’re looking for and you’re not going to overlook it.”

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Pineapple Express, but there were many other highlights in the fun-filled evening. After the first four matches were completed, the wrestlers came out for a meet and greet with fans. Kids could touch the wrestling ring, which was a very thin piece of foam padding covering a plywood base of the ring. They could touch the ropes, which I would have loved when I was an 8-year-old like my youngest son. The wrestlers sold T-shirts, although some hadn’t yet performed. After the nearly 10-minute intermission, the action was right back at it for the final few matches. Ethan A. Sharpe and Adrian “Action” Jackson put on great performances in their match, and “Cowboy” Kool Jay won the cheers of fans as he came into the ring wearing a cowboy hat and dancing to “Old

Seven nonprofits in Matthews received over $15,000 from the Matthews Rotary Club on June 17, 2019. The money was raised at the club’s annual spaghetti dinner. MMHW file photo

Rivera-Patrick said potential members are often referred to the Rotary by current members, but those interested can join without a referral as well. Potential members may attend a few meetings to determine if the Rotary is a good fit and meet the members. Then, they fill out a formal application, which is reviewed by current members. Rivera-Patrick said so far, the Matthews Rotary Club has not turned anyone away. Members of the Rotary pay quarterly dues and are requested to make a donation to Rotary International, according to Rivera-Patrick. She hopes to see more diversity in the group as it continues to grow.

“We want to have diversity so that it reflects the community,” Rivera-Patrick said. “I would love to see more female leaders and just more diversity in race, age and ethnicity as well.” With more growth, Rivera-Patrick believes the Matthews Rotary Club can serve even more of the community. Want to help? The Matthews Rotary Club holds its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. April 24 at the Levine Senior Center, 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews. The fundraiser includes an auction. Visit www.mat thewsrotary.org for details.

Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus. He retained his championship belt with a win over Bitdon, but Foxx’s finale was wrapped in controversy when his was nearly taken. After a long, yet very entertaining, back-and-forth battle, Foxx seemed to have control of the match, but his opponent, “Acegawd” Arik Royal, turned his back to the referee and pulled out brass knuckles. He coldcocked Foxx, but the fans – probably around 100 or so – noticed the illegal move. Once the referee heard the boos and searched the opponent, Foxx retained his title and put the stamp on a night of family fun. Right: Professional wrestlers Bitdon and “Cowboy” Kool Jay lock up in a test of strength at the Crews Road Recreation Center in Matthews on March 6. The wrestlers were in town for Matthews Family Fun Night, an evening that more than lived up to its billing. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo

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Customer is king when it comes to custom-made remodels by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

An important part of remodeling a home is making sure it represents the people living in it. From the pictures hanging on the walls to the number of shelves in a cabinet, every little detail matters. While many firms offer pre-made cabinets and home furnishings that are able to be installed in a home, some companies in the Charlotte region allow homeowners to customize their spaces. One example of this is MUSE Residential, a Concord-based general contractor and interior design company

specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodels. Instead of hiring an interior designer separately, MUSE has its own design team. MUSE office manager Alyssa Staley said the company works with clients from start to finish to give them dream remodels. “From conception to execution, we do all of it, as opposed to people who have to hire an interior designer separately to design their space before it gets built,” Staley said. “We take it from where the customer doesn’t have any idea what to do yet.” Staley said when clients contact MUSE, their general contractor will

meet them on-site for their consultation, where they discuss budget and feasibility, and figure out if they are a good fit for the project. If it is a good fit, MUSE moves into the design phase in which the designers will put together a potential layout and select finishes, such as countertops and cabinetry. Once the client feels satisfied with the design, MUSE will begin building. Gus Cabinets and More also allows custom-made features in homes. The Stanfield-based company specializes in creating custom cabinets for bathrooms, kitchens and vanities. see CUSTOM, Page 3B

MUSE Residential works with clients from start to finish when remodeling, even if the client has no idea what they want. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo

Connecting with nature Waterfalls, underdecking among outdoor trends by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

With warmer weather approaching, designing a functioning outdoor space to entertain others and relax at home will be a popular home improvement trend.

Valverax is a GAF MasterElite roofing company, which enables the Matthews firm to provide a 50-year material and 20-year labor warranty on roof systems. Photo courtesy of Jerry Shkavritko

Whether homeowners want to design a waterfall, install a firepit, or simply keep their outdoor spaces from getting damaged by the spring and summer rain, there are many companies offering solutions.

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BBB offers tips for attending home shows While home improvement projects tend to be among the most significant investments many consumers will make all year, it’s important to do the proper research before hiring a contractor. It’s also equally important to know what’s required of home improvement companies. The Better Business Bureau offers the following tips to anyone attending a home show or planning to hire a home improvement contractor: • Familiarize yourself with the show’s layout. Visit the show’s website in advance and locate appealing vendors. Check for discounts and coupons being offered and research vendors at www.bbb.org. Look for the seal of BBB accreditation being displayed in booths of BBB Accredited Businesses, as these companies meet and uphold BBB Standards. • Be prepared. Develop a list of questions

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The Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to do their homework before making a financial and contractual commitment. MMHW file photo

for potential contractors so you don’t overlook something, as it is easy to become distracted at a show. Recognize and keep to your budget while see BBB, Page 3B

• Wood Working Show; March 29-31, 2020; The Park Expo & Conference Center. www.thewoodwork ingshows.com • Southern Christmas Show; Nov. 12-22, 2020; The Park Expo & Conference Center. www.south ernchristmasshow.com • Charlotte Build Remodel & Landscape Expo; Jan. 8-10, 2021; Charlotte Convention Center. www. homeshowcenter.com/overview/ charlottehome • Greater Charlotte Home + Landscape Show; Jan. 29-31, 2021: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. www.charlottehomeandlandscape show.com

Sustainability and environmentalism are becoming more popular in all aspects of life, from reusable straws to vegan taco trucks. This also applies to home improvement. There are many ways to make a home more sustainable, but installing solar panels has become a trend with long-term benefits worth paying attention to. Jerry Shkavritko, who owns Valverax in Matthews, plans for his company to venture into solar panel installations by mid-2020. “With solar, homeowners get to have the energy for their homes basically self-generated from their panels,” Shkavritko said. “There are a variety of systems out there; some cost more and some cost less, but it’s a long-term investment.” Right now, Valverax focuses on installing sun rooms and roofing systems in homes. Shkavritko said solar panels add to the vision of the company. “My vision is to create a company that offers homeowners a self-sustaining set of products,” Shkavritko said. While some may think solar panels will not work if there is shade, Shkavritko said systems with micro-inverters enable part of the system to continue to function even if some panels are covered by shade. Besides the environmental benefit of using solar energy, the installation of solar panels provides an economic benefit. Dale Maitland, of RSRV Power in Charlotte, said when homeowners install solar panels, they get a 26% tax credit in North Carolina. Additionally, he said the power generated goes to a net meter through Duke Energy, and if a homeowner is generating see SUSTAINABILITY, Page 2B

Page 2B • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • March 13, 2020 the front desk will schedule a time for the building process. The client experience separates MetroGreenscape from other companies. Throughout the process, Johnson is in constant contact with customers to make sure they are getting the best possible experience. MetroGreenscape also offers outdoor maintenance services for these spaces so customers do not have to upkeep the spaces themselves. On the web: www.metrogreen scape.com.

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All Natural Streams Landscaping All Natural Streams Landscaping, a Charlotte-based company, has been in business for 25 years. Owner Billy Provett and his team specialize in designing waterfalls, coy ponds, streams and other outdoor living areas. “They don’t make a sound machine with the sound of water on it for no reason,” Provett said. “It’s very therapeutic. Once you have a water feature, it’s going to bring you outside and you’re going to want to have dinner next to it. It’s like a magnet.” Provett said once customers contact him, he or someone from his team will go to the site of the project, design on-site and present a proposal. If the customer wants to move forward, Provett’s team will come back in two months and start building. He said pricing starts at $7,000 and increases depending on the budget as well as the size and scope of the project. In addition to the relaxation aspect of building a waterfall or coy pond outside, Provett said home-

Billy Provett creates natural backyard and landscaping water features through his company, All Natural Streams Landscaping. MMHW file photo

owners can enjoy another benefit. “If you ever sell your house, it’s going to make your house much more marketable to sell,” Provett said. “And the first thing that you’re going to do when you buy your new house is build another water feature. Because once you get used to it, you don’t want to live without it.” On the web: www.naturalstreams. com.

outdoor maintenance services. Client experience manager Monique Johnson said the company will work with customers to design their dream outdoor spaces from start to finish. They can do something as small as a firepit to something as big as an outdoor kitchen. “We can design something specifically for you and help you think as big or as small as you’d like,” Johnson said. Once customers are given an estimated quote for their design and decide to use MetroGreenscape,

MetroGreenscape MetroGreenscape in Charlotte helps customers design an “outdoor oasis” while also providing

Dry Patio Solutions With spring and summer weather comes spring and summer storms. Dry Patio Solutions in Denver aims to help homeowners keep their outdoor spaces dry. The company specializes exclusively in underdecking. Owner Patrick Tierney said not many companies in the area do this. Tierney said his company installs a proprietary system that goes underneath a homeowner’s deck and collects water and makes the space below an elevated deck dry and usable. “Our clients use this space as living space, whereas before, when it’s raining, it’s all wet below the deck,”

Tierney said. “So any furniture you have is rendered useless that weekend until it dries.” Tierney said there are also other benefits of underdecking beyond keeping a space dry. “The underside of the deck is usually unsightly at first,” Tierney said. “There’s mold and there’s spiders and things. Our system seals that off so there’s no maintenance there as well. So, not only do you have a functioning area underneath as living space, now you don’t have to maintain that area.” If customers are interested in Dry Patio Solutions’ services, Tierney said his team will meet with them, discuss the project and make sure it’s the right fit. From there, they will measure out the space and estimate a cost. Once a cost is confirmed, Tierney said it takes four to six weeks for supplies to arrive. Then, they begin underdecking. Tierney said the average size of the spaces is usually 300 feet and takes his team one day to complete. Tierney said the project usually costs between $6,000 and $7,000 but can vary depending on the space. He said it is about $20 to $22 per square foot. On the web: www.drypatiosolu tions.com.

Duke Energy offers tips to trim energy use, reduce costs CHARLOTTE – With some simple lifestyle tweaks, you can trim your energy usage and help keep your 2020 budget in check. Duke Energy offers ways to monitor and cut your energy use this winter and also avoid billing surprises:

• Change air filters regularly. A dirty air filter makes a heating system work harder, which uses more energy. • Set your water heater’s thermostat to 120 degrees to help reduce your monthly water heating bills.

7 ways to cut energy costs • Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting. If you have a heat pump, maintain a moderate setting or use a programmable thermostat specifically designed for use with heat pumps. • Leave drapes or blinds open during sunny winter days to allow the sun to warm the house. Close them at night to help insulate your home. • Have the heating and air conditioning system checked regularly to maintain performance. Duke Energy offers qualified customers rebates to help offset the cost of replacing older HVAC units with more energy-efficient ones. • Replace standard incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diodes. LEDs are more efficient while giving off the same amount of light. • Operate ceiling fans in a clockwise direction, which pushes warm air back down into the room.

5 tips to help manage and understand bills • Check the number of days in your billing cycle. Most bills are for 30 days, but there are times when the billing cycle is shorter or longer. If there are more days in the bill, your bill total could be higher. • Look at “average kilowatt-hour” (kWh) use per day. At first glance your bill may look higher, but if your average use is similar to the same time last year or in a month with similar extreme temperatures, it’s a normal bill. • If you have a smart meter, check online to see if a daily usage analysis tool is available. Smart meters collect usage information by the hour, so checking spikes throughout the month – by day and even hour – can show what appliances and behaviors are increasing your bill. • Customers without a smart meter can receive high bill alerts when hotter or colder weather may be causing your bill to trend higher than last month. We send these alerts before

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more power than they are using, they get credit for it. Maitland said the long-term benefits make the installation worth the money. “What we do is we design a project that replaces their electricity bill,” Maitland said. “So, if you’re paying $150 in electricity bills, we try to generate $150 worth of electricity that you pay on your solar panel and pay very little. You might have to pay a meter charge with your energy company. After the solar panels are paid off, the majority of your power and electricity is for free.” Phillip Ingold, owner of Charlotte-based GPI Sustainable, said there are other ways to make a home more sustainable that also provide long-term economic benefits. Ingold works with his clients to present options within their budget on how they can remodel a part of their home to make it more sustainable. Ingold said he has recommend-

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Eri Solorio said when clients work with Gus Cabinets and More, they have a big say in the final design. “We really believe in working oneon-one with the client,” Solorio said. “A custom-made house meets specifically with the needs and wants that the client has, so if the client wants something special made, we can make it.” Clients can choose the exact color of their cabinets and countertops, decide whether to add a pullout trash can or a spice drawer and so much more. Solorio said Gus Cabinets and More will give potential clients a free quote for their services after a consultation. Then, a blueprint is made and drawings are given to the customer. At the end of the design process, they go into production. Once they start building, Solorio said it usually takes about two to three weeks to finish. If a customer is not satisfied with the end result, Solorio said it can be redone. However, it is best to come to the company with a concrete idea of what they want. Her best advice to clients for figuring out exactly what they are looking for is to draw inspiration from social media. “Nowadays, Pinterest and Instagram are the best to look at for inspiration,” Solorio said. “Everybody’s into Instagram kitchens, so we have a Facebook

maintaining clear goals to avoid being pressured into making an impulse commitment on the spot. • Comparison shop. Collect information, marketing materials and ask questions. Engage with booth owners, obtain specifics on pricing and services and have a clear understanding of company policies and warranties. • Confirm licensing. Before hiring a contractor, check to see that they are properly registered with the appropriate state licensing board and have up-to-date insurance covering workers' compensation, property damage and personal liability. • Avoid paying in full. BBB recommends limiting a deposit to no more than one-third of the total cost of the project and to also set up a schedule of payments based on the job’s overall progress. Get all details of the project in writing in the form of a contract and request a receipt that properly accounts for any paid amounts. • Request receipts. Make sure you get a receipt from the contractor that properly accounts for any amounts you have paid. Once the job is com-

Gus Cabinets and More makes sure clients get exactly what they want, from the type of drawer handles to the color of the cabinets. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photos

and an Instagram account they can look at and they show us what they want.” Solorio advised homeowners working with any company to communicate effectively via email. She said once something is in writing, it is much easier to make a record of it than if it was said in a phone call. Because there are a few companies like this in Charlotte, MUSE’s Alyssa Staley recommends homeowners “do their homework” before deciding who to hire. She said it is best to make sure they are accredited by a licensing board, have good reviews and are verified by multiple sources.

Firm removes critters from our creature comforts by Kayla Berenson

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An often overlooked component of home improvement during the winter is pest control. Bobby Rycroft, the regional manager of Home Paramount Pest Control in Kernersville, said pest control is one of the most important things a homeowner can do, especially in the winter. According to Rycroft, Home Paramount is one of the largest privately owned pest control companies on the East Coast. He said it has been in operation by the

same family helping homeowners for 80 years. The company offers pest control, termite control and moisture control. The company has an office in Mooresville, which serves customers in the Charlotte region. “A lot of people think that pest control isn’t important during the winter, but that’s when you see the increase in rodent activity and wildlife,” Rycroft said. The team at Home Paramount has dealt with rodents like squirrels and raccoons in the attics and other spaces in a home. Rycroft said these ani-

mals are trying to stay warm during the winter, just like humans are. A routine home inspection from Home Paramount costs $95 per quarter. Rycroft said a team member will meet with the homeowner, do the inspection, discuss the pests that are in the home and establish a plan of action to help. The Home Paramount website advertises a free home inspection for the customer’s first analysis. The cost of removing wildlife can vary. Rycroft said the cost depends on the size of the animal, the type of animal and how easy it is

Homeowners can save money on pools through DYI by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

Summer is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to install a swimming pool. However, sometimes the cost can be a barrier. Pool Brokers USA, a Reidsville-based mom-and-pop shop with clients in 33 states, helps people install their own swimming pools which can save them up to $30,000. “We’re designed for the homeowner that wants to kind of do it themselves,” owner CJ Fusco said. “I’ll show up in the morning, help them dig the hole, pick the pool up and set it in, plumb it back, fill it and then I leave and they do their own patio and electrical. They save between $10,000 and $30,000 and they have a warranty, so it’s a really good, niche market for people who are do-it-yourself-minded.” Fusco and his wife, Lorraine, save customers money by passing their savings on to their customers. They work without a team or “extravagant” equipment, which helps them cut down on costs. “Customers will just call up and speak to my husband,” Lorraine Fusco said. “We send them to our website, we tell them to pick which shape they like, then he’ll give them a price and we show up the day the pool shows up.” Instead of having a salesman come to the customer’s house for a prolonged period of time to discuss the cost, design and shape, much of the process is done over the phone with Fusco.

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pleted and you have paid for everything, request a receipt marked "paid in full." Never make final payment or sign an affidavit of final release until you are satisfied with the work done and know that all subcontractors and suppliers have been paid. • Understand your contract. Before signing a contract, read over it in its entirety. Do not sign if there are any blank lines or if there are any statements you don't entirely understand. The law requires that a copy of the contract be given to you at the time of signing, so be sure to request one if you are not initially provided with it. Keep a copy of the contract after the job is completed in case there is an issue. • Recognize your rights. Under the Federal Trade Commission's Cooling-Off Rule, contracts for goods or services in excess of $130 that are entered into at a seller’s temporary location, can be canceled within three business days following the date of the contract. By law, the seller must tell you about your right to cancel at the time of sale. The seller also must give you two copies of a cancellation form (one to keep and one to send if you decide to cancel).

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The only requirement for the customer is to have three helpers dig the pool. Lorraine Fusco said the customer can hire helpers or they can have family members help. “Sometimes they have their grandmother help,” Lorraine Fusco said. “It doesn’t matter who it is.” CJ Fusco said he installs about 100 pools per year. He works year-round, even in the snow. He said the winter season is the most popular time to order a pool, so it is important to get orders in early. The Fuscos also separate themselves through the personal relationships they form with their clients. “My phone is loaded with messages from women that while their husbands were installing the pool, we’ve become friends,” Lorraine Fusco said. “I have friends all over the place now.” On the web: www.poolbrokersusa.net.

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THINGS TO DO March 12 Book Club The Evening Edition Book Club convenes at Mint Hill Library to discuss Paulette Jiles’ “News of the World.” 704-416-5200 6-7:30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Books on Tap The Books on Tap book club discusses Kate Bowler’s “Everything Happens for a Reason,” at Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar. The club is for people in their 20s and 30s. Register in advance. 704416-5021 7-8:30 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews

March 13 Blues Concert Blue Beatles perform the latest Cool Vibes Concert Series at the Matthews Community Center. The Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department hosts the series for ages 21 and older. The event starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18 in advance or $20 at the door. Find them at www.eventbrite.com. 7-9:30 p.m.; 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft on Fridays. Players build decks through booster packs. Entry costs $15. 704-729-4547 7-10 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

March 14 Shamrock Crawl The sixth annual Matthews Shamrock Crawl features events at 14 bars and restaurants throughout downtown Matthews, including Carolina Beer Temple, Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House, The Loyalist Market and Seaboard Brewing. Various times and venues.

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Parking Lot Party Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House hosts a Parking Lot Party with drink specials, a band at 2 p.m., bounce house and Irish dancers. 704-4437060 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; 157 N. Trade St., Matthews

Irish Trivia Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House hosts Irish trivia with specials on Irish whiskey and Guinness pints. 704-4437060 7 p.m. 157 N. Trade St., Matthews

Church Barbecue Idlewild Baptist Church holds a barbecue to raise money for mission projects. $10 buys you a platter, three sandwiches or one pound of bulk if available. 704-8476565 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews

March 17 St. Patrick’s Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Party with drink specials and live music 6-9 p.m. 704443-7060 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; 157 N. Trade St., Matthews

St. Patrick’s Hinson’s Drive-In hosts a St. Patrick’s Day party with beer, food and music by Big Al. 704-847-9506 3-7 p.m.; 2761 CPCC Lane, Matthews

March 18 Whiskey Club The Whisk[e] Club at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House takes on Jameson Irish Whiskey. Tickets cost $10. Find them at www.eventbrite.com. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; 157 N. Trade St., Matthews

Bar Crawl Get in the spirit as you drink Grand Opening your way through downtown Rustic Root Home Decor Mint Hill. The St. Patrick’s Day & More celebrates its grand Bar Crawl starts at Pour 64 opening with door prizes and and continues at CharBar7, raffles. 704-340-7759 Hawthorne’s Pizza and Vint1-5 p.m.; 11205 Lawyers ner’s Hill. Pick up bracelets at Road, Mint Hill Pour 64. They entitle people to specials on food. Tickets The$5. New Syndication Sales March 16 Corporation cost GetYork themTimes at www. 620 Eighth Avenue, New Knitting York, N.Y. 10018 Group eventbrite.com. Call: 1-800-972-3550 Knot Just Knitting invites Noon-5 For p.m.;Information 4410 Mint Hill ForRelease Release Tuesday, July 16, For Julywho 17,2019 2019 crochets anyone knits, Village Lane, Mint Hill Wednesday,

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Business Networking The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours networking event at Fresh Chef Kitchen. 5-6:30 p.m.; 15080 Idlewild Road, Matthews Beer & Cheese The Loyalist Market pairs five cheeses with beers from Wise Man Brewing. Tickets cost $37. 704-814-9866 6:30-8 p.m.; 435 N. Trade St., Matthews

March 21 Prayer Breakfast Momentum is the theme of the Annual Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Joy Christian Fellowship Church. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The free program is open to men of all faith and denominations. Arrive early to get the best seats. 704-651-5664 8-11 a.m.; 11516 Idlewild Road, Matthews Garden Grilling Pike Nurseries fires up the Kamado Joe grill for a day of savings. Locations will offer storewide savings all day, as well as free hot dogs and sodas while supplies last. www. pikenursery.com

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March 28 Spring Container Gardens The Pike Nurseries team teaches homeowners how to assemble colorful flower combinations. Attendees learn how to use the season’s best blooms and foliage to create picture-perfect containers, hanging baskets and window boxes for sun and shade. www.pikenursery.com 9 a.m.; 1016 Devore Lane, Matthews

Ongoing Heritage Exhibit The Matthews Heritage Museum showcases the temporary exhibit, “My Favorite Things: Ladies Accessories,” which showcases items the women from the early 20th century treasured. The exhibit will be displayed Thursday to Saturday from March 19 to Sept. 12. Admission costs $4 for adults, $2 for ages 10 to 17 and free for under 10. Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month. Tours are available by appointment. 704-708-4996 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews Want to submit? Send calendar events to Justin Vick at justin@cmgweekly.com.

LOUD&LIVE March 13 • BOplex: SteelDrivers • Evening Muse: William Hinson & Marielle Kraft • Fillmore: Trial By Fire; Badmotorfinger • Hinson’s Drive-In: Mark Starnes and the Boys • Neighborhood Theatre: Stephen Marley & Mystic Marley • Southern Range: Encore • Southern Roots: Randy McQuay • Stooges Pub: Living Temptation • Trail House: Flashback Band • Vintner’s Hill: Matthew Alban

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March 15 • Amos’ Southend: Thy Art Is Murder w/ Fit For An Autopsy • Evening Muse: Doug Seegers & Waylon Payne • Fillmore: Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather; Coin • Neighborhood Theatre: The Floozies, Sunsquabi & Defunk

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March 19 • Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Evening Muse: Cave Twins, David Mayfield, Abby Rose & William Matheny • Fillmore: Blue October • Neighborhood Theatre: Them Dirty Roses • Seaboard Brewing: Ryan Bailey

Venues Charlotte • Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • BOplex: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Hickory Tavern: 13900 Conlan Circle • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Hinson’s Drive-In: 2761 CPCC Lane • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley Bowling: 1901 Skyway Drive • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Southern Roots: 350 E. Franklin St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St.

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