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As Charlotte City Council continues to update long-range plans for managing growth, members are becoming more vocal about the need to build consensus among Mecklenburg County's towns. They just haven't agreed on the best approach. Councilwoman Victoria Watlington asked her colleagues to consider taking a regional approach to developing a new workforce initiative called Hire Charlotte as well as the city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

“It would be a mistake, in my opinion, if we do not look at this at a regional level, because if we expect another town the size of Asheville to show up here over the next 10 or 20 years, obviously, they're not all going to fit in Charlotte,” she said. “So if we're not thinking about that as the end goal – a metropolitan area – then I think we're going to be in a world of hurt.” Charlotte leaders tried to secure buy-in earlier this year from towns like Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville for a sales tax increase see REGIONALISM, Page 5A

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Mecklenburg County Public Health and Mecklenburg EMS Agency make a house call to ensure a homebound resident is vaccinated for COVID-19. Photos courtesy of Mecklenburg County

Homebound residents are getting vaccinated Digging it Rev. Tony shovels some wisdom, 2A

Top 10 Butler, Providence hover near top, 4A

Mecklenburg County Public Health has started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents. The first eight homebound people were vaccinated March 30 as a part of a trial run. The health department has received over 500 requests for homebound vaccinations and will be vaccinating those people in partnership with Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services over the next several weeks. The number of homebound vaccinations will vary day-to-day. People currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination clinic can complete a vaccination request form at www.MeckNC.gov/ COVID-19. Residents meeting the eligibility criteria will re-

ceive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Each request will be reviewed by the county and EMS and scheduled based on eligibility criteria, logistical needs, vaccine supply and appointment availability.

CHARLOTTE – On the eve of the coronarvirus vaccine being offered to the greater public on April 7, Mecklenburg County Public Health shared some promising statistics in terms of controlling the spread of COVID-19. Vaccines have helped reduce the number of active outbreaks at Mecklenburg County's long-term care facilities from a high of 63 in late January to 11 right now, according to Deputy Health Director Raynard Washington. Long-term care facilities haven't reported a COVID-related death in four weeks. About 19.8% of Mecklenburg County residents (219,614 total), have been partially vaccinated as of April 5. About 14.3% (158,974) are fully vaccinated. Still, Washington urges the community to remain vigilant. “Overall I would say our trends are fairly stable but we are starting to see some concerning rises in some of those early indicators of increased community transmission,” Washington told county commissioners April 6. He pointed to case counts and percent posivity rates creeping upward. While hospitalizations and deaths haven't increased, Washington acknowledged those are lagging indicators. “We have discussed and continue to be very concerned about various variants that are actively spreading in our community,” Washington said. Public health is opening additional appointments on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Book at www.starmed.care or call 980314-9400.

Munch Madness

The field is down to four restaurants by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

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PLUS Auditor finds more than $120M in COVID relief money was returned, 2A Charlotte SHOUT! returns to uptown, 3A Camp directory, 2B

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New Zealand Cafe, Stacks Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse and The Hill Bar & Grill are the last restaurants standing in Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's Munch Madness: Road to the Final Fork. We unveiled the bracket March 12 with 64 of the most popular local restaurants on social media. Readers have been voting weekly, determining who should advance to the next round. This coming week, Stacks Kitchen faces Texas Roadhouse while The Hill Bar & Grill takes on New Zealand Cafe.

How did we get here? Well … • In the Downtown Matthews region, Stacks Kitchen (No. 5) defeated Royal Cafe & Creperie (No. 12), S T R A T E G I E S G R O U P The Loyalist Market (No. 4), Jekyl & Hyde (No. 9) and Kristopher's (No. 7). • In the Greater Matthews region, Texas Roadhouse (No. 6) defeated S T R A T E G I E S G R O U P Steady Eddy's Pumphouse (No. 11), Helping you Cross the Bridge to Retirement Mr. Toyko (No. 3), Azteca Restau3rant QUESTIONS FORKabab-Je ANY RETIREE (No. 7) and (No. 1). • In the Mint Hill region, The Hill Are you interested in protecting your Bar & Grillsavings (No. 1) defeated El Valretirement from market volatility? le Do (No. 16), Vintner's Hill (No. 8), you want an income that you could neverGood outlive? Jake's Eats (No. 4) and DunWould you7). be satisfied with a reasonable wellz (No.

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RALEIGH – The federal government sent nearly $4 billion in COVID relief money to North Carolina, but a sizable chunk of it was returned, unwanted, a report from the state auditor finds. The report from State Auditor Beth Wood determined North Carolina’s budget office properly distributed the $3.6 billion in COVID relief money allocated by the General Assembly last year. The money was part of the trillions of dollars in relief passed by the U.S. Congress over the course of last year. But $120.8 million was returned to the state, primarily from agencies that could not put it to use. The largest chunk – $62.6 million – was part of the Extra Credit Grant program created by the General Assembly to send $355 checks to North Carolinians with children. That represents roughly 14% of the total program, and was

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sent back from the Department of Revenue after the December deadline. The General Assembly subsequently extended the deadline for families to claim the credit. The Department of Commerce also returned $50 million set aside for increased unemployment benefits, after determining they weren’t needed. Thirteen primarily rural hospitals declined $5.8 million in assistance, concerned about the requirements imposed by the state and federal government. The University of North Carolina returned $2.1 million in money for scholarships for students with disabilities. While the report determined the money was properly allocated, Wood was careful to note that her audit did not seek to evaluate whether the money was used in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of the Treasury or if the money accomplished its intended purpose. On top of the money returned,

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about $179 million remained unspent at the end of 2020. The audit comes as Democrats controlling Congress continue to push for more federal spending. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has also called for hundreds of millions in new spending for what he claims are pandemic-related needs. In a letter responding to the report, State Budget Director Charlie Perusse said the budget office and pandemic recovery office “diligently worked to track $3.6 billion to the penny without any overstatements or understatements. Our staff worked collaboratively with thousands of direct CRF recipients, subrecipients, beneficiaries, vendors and contractors with varying accounting systems to achieve the goals as set forth by the N.C. General Assembly. As a result of Governor Cooper’s and the N.C. General Assembly’s leadership, North Carolina is recovering from this pandemic and OSBM and NCPRO have worked to help achieve this recovery.”

CHARLOTTE – Tracy Hill, vice president of business development and corporate services with Wilkinson ERA Real Estate, has been appointed vice chair of the South Charlotte Partners’ Board of Directors. “Tracy continues to be integral in developing our relationships with many businesses throughout the Carolinas, as well as professional associations,” said Joan Harpootlian Thomas, SCRP, President, Relocation and Corporate Services. “Her local knowledge and insight provide tremendous value to Wilkinson ERA Real Estate. Tracy is an integral part of our success and our future direction. As Vice President, Tracy continues to build upon Wilkinson ERA Real Estate’s relationships with our valued clients, as well as oversee the development and implementation of other business growth initiatives.” “After moving to Charlotte over 35 years ago, marrying a Charlottean and having raised my daughter here, it is my pleasure to serve as the Vice Chair for South Charlotte Partners and be involved with a board that acts as an advocate for the residents and companies in the area," said Tracy Hill.

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y wife and I decided to plant a tree in our backyard. We discussed (OK, argued) about its placement. I was determined to be right (you’re not surprised). I won that discussion. Since she lost the fight, she handed me the shovel and said, “You’re digging the hole.” It was a pointed shovel. We never had one of those growing up. All we had was a flat blade shovel. The instructions called for the hole to be twice as big as the pot the tree was in. I dug down and

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created a small cavity. Here is where I got into trouble. The pointed shovel was great breaking through the topsoil into the dirt. Without it, I would not have been able to create the hole. It was doing a great job to this point. I couldn’t get the loose dirt out of the hole. I thought if I cleaned up the hole with straighter lines going into the earth it would cooperate with me. As clean as I made those cuts going into the opening, there was still this loose dirt mocking me (OK an over-exaggeration. Don’t write me a letter). It was not coming out of the hole. I continued making cleaner sides with the pointed shovel which created more loose dirt. Nothing was coming out of the hole. What do I do? Growing up in New Jersey, there was a specific use for the flat blade shovel. It’s called winter. You use it when there is ice. A snow shovel will

remove the snow, but not the ice. The flat blade shovel did a great job at separating the ice from the sidewalk. When we had ice that wouldn’t come off the sidewalk, you turned the shovel over and banged the ice with the flat blade. The ice broke into many pieces allowing you to have a dry sidewalk. In my thinking, that was the only use for a flat blade shovel. Back to the tree. Desperate to remove the loose dirt, I found myself losing the war with the pointy shovel. I asked my wife to get me the flat blade shovel out of the shed (after all, I was digging the hole). I grabbed this shovel, stuck it into the hole, pushed it under the loose dirt and a lot of it came out. A few more attempts and the hole was ready for the tree. I dug the hole too deep and we added soil. Sometimes we think we know what things see FAITH, Page 3A

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are for. Today, I have a greater appreciation for flat blade shovels beyond breaking ice. They can do a lot more. I just didn’t know about it. The church recently celebrated Good Friday. Christians talk about Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. There is a key aspect of the cross we don’t discuss; the blood that was spilled. Just like that shovel could be so helpful, I ignored its potential because I only saw it through the lens of chopping ice. The cross gives me the blood. I need to go under that blood and allow it to penetrate every nook and cranny of my soul to address the brokenness I bring to Christ. It is only when I am “washed in the blood of the lamb” can I know freedom from the hurt and pain in my soul. I am grateful for that flat blade shovel. It does more than chop ice. I am grateful for the cross. For from it I receive the life-giving blood of Jesus. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend.

Family-friendly arts festival kicks off Sept. 17 CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts seek to bring the community together to discover the vibrant sights, sounds and streets of Uptown Charlotte with Charlotte SHOUT! from Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. “Our goal is to make Charlotte SHOUT! the most inspiring annual festival in the Southeast celebrating art, music, food and ideas,” Blumenthal President Tom Gabbard said. “This year, we will especially savor the chance to safely be together again to enjoy our vibrant city, and the creativity that helps to define it.” Charlotte SHOUT! 2019 marked the first time Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts partnered together to plan and produce the festival, which had been on hiatus since 2009. The revival drew thousands of visitors to more than 200 events over its two-week run. That success led to expanding the festival to three weeks and launched a search for thrilling festival content, most of which will be free to the public. “We are excited to continue the momentum we started in 2019 with Charlotte SHOUT!” said Robert Krumbine, chief creative officer for Charlotte Center City Partners. “This destination celebration brings everyone together to share the basic human need for community in an experiential extravaganza!” This year’s festival will debut two programs aimed at recognizing and showcasing local creativity and talent. Applications are open at www. charlotteshout.com for Made in CLT, the umbrella moniker for participating Charlotte-area acts, and Of Earth and Sky, a large-scale poetry installation project featuring pieces from local poets. “In addition to talent from around the world, we’re actively searching for local artists from all

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areas of Charlotte’s vibrant creative community to participate in this year’s festival,” Krumbine said. “Whether you’re a local musician, a playwright, an acrobat, a master chef or a graffiti artist, there could be a spot for you in our lineup.” Want to learn more? The full lineup of musical acts, installations, performances and conversations will be announced this summer. Visit www.CharlotteShout.com to sign up for updates and learn more about Charlotte SHOUT! Sponsorship opportunities will be available. Email Vica Bondurant at vbondurant@charlottecentercity.org to become a sponsor or partner.

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High school football top 10

STANDINGS Southwestern 4A Myers Park Butler Porter Ridge Hickory Ridge Rocky River Independence East Meck Garinger

Providence and Ardrey Kell jumped up the top 10 due to knocking off quality opponents this past week while Monroe took a tumble down the rankings. The last week of the season ushers in two key games within our top 10: Providence vs. Ardrey Kell in So Meck 4A and Charlotte Catholic vs Marvin Ridge in Southern Carolina 3A.

Southern Carolina 3A Weddington 5-0 Marvin Ridge 4-1 CLT Catholic 4-1 Monroe 4-2 Cuthbertson 2-3 Parkwood 2-4 Piedmont 0-5 Sun Valley 0-5

1. Myers Park (6-0) Last game: Beat Porter Ridge 16-7 Next game: Independence (2-4) Previous rank: 1 The defense held another high-scoring team in Porter Ridge to just seven points. Only Butler has scored double figures against the Mustangs. The Independence game should be a good tune-up before wrecking opponents in the playoffs. 2. Weddington (5-0) Last game: Beat Monroe 45-14 Next game: Cuthbertson (2-3) Previous rank: 2 Weddington is the real deal. The Warriors blew out the hottest team in the Southern Carolina 3A conference. Cuthbertson will serve as an appetizer to the state playoffs for the defending 3A champions. 3. Charlotte Catholic (4-1) Last game: Beat Cuthbertson 26-19 Next game: Marvin Ridge (4-1) Previous rank: 3 Catholic meets Marvin Ridge in the game of the week in the Southern Carolina 3A Conference. The defense should give the Cougars the edge in a game to determine the second best team in the conference. Catholic is a heavy favorite, however. 4. Butler (5-1) Last game: Beat Garinger 70-8 Next game: East Meck (1-5) Previous rank: 4 Butler flexed its offensive dominance against one of the Southwestern 4A conference's most vulnerable teams. The Bulldogs scored 36 points in the first quarter alone. They should steamroll East Meck. 5. Providence (6-0) Last game: Beat Olympic 20-0 Next game: Ardrey Kell (5-1) Previous rank: 7

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SCORES Southwestern 4A Butler 70, Garinger 8 Hickory Ridge 56, East Meck 0 Rocky River 24, Independence 22 Myers Park 16, Porter Ridge 7

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Providence achieved its third shutout of the season against the only other undefeated team in the So Meck 7 4A conference. Their game against Ardrey Kell pairs the highest scoring offense in Ardrey Kell with the best defensive team in Providence. 6. Ardrey Kell (5-1) Last game: Beat A.C. Reynolds 23-0 Next game: Providence (6-0) Previous rank: 8 Ardrey Kell defeated the best team in the Western Mountain 3A conference, which happened to be undefeated. But to knock out undefeated Providence will be a much tougher feat considering they blew out Olympic, which gave Knights their only loss. 7. Marvin Ridge (4-1) Last game: Beat Sun Valley 28-6 Next game: Charlotte Catholic (4-1) Previous rank: 6 Marvin Ridge will need to bring its A-game against Charlotte Catholic. An upset would surely catapult the Mavericks into the playoffs. 8. Monroe (4-2) Last game: Lost to Weddington 45-14

Next game: Parkwood (2-4) Previous rank: 5 Monroe may not be in the same class as Weddington or Charlotte Catholic, but they are a very good and entertaining team to watch. The Redhawks are the type of team that could make a deep run in the state playoffs. Hopefully, they get an opportunity. 9. Porter Ridge (4-2) Last game: Lost to Myers Park 16-7 Next game: Hickory Ridge (4-2) Previous rank: 9 Porter Ridge's game against Hickory Ridge can be billed as the battle for third place of the Southwestern 4A conference. Both teams have lost to Myers Park and Butler, but Porter Ridge is a slightly better offensive team. It'll be a great game. 10. Cuthbertson (2-3) Last game: Lost to Catholic 26-19 Next game: Weddington (5-0) Previous rank: 10 Cuthbertson returns to the field after two weeks of inactivity to play Weddington … what a rude awakening. Below .500 entering the last game of the season, this is a situation where the Cavaliers can leave it all on the field.

Southern Carolina 3A Weddington 45, Monroe 14 Marvin Ridge 28, Sun Valley 6 Parkwood 17, Piedmont 14 Catholic 26, Cuthbertson 19 So Meck 7 4A Providence 20, Olympic 0 West Meck 46, Harding 14 South Meck 35, Phillip O Berry 7 Ardrey Kell 23, A.C. Reynolds 0 Other squads Union Academy 26, Highland 25 Forest Hills (2-3) vs. CATA (0-4)

SCHEDULE Southwestern 4A Porter Ridge (4-2) vs Hickory Ridge 3-2 Garinger (0-6) vs. Rocky River (2-4) Independence (2-4) vs. Myers Park (6-0) East Meck (1-4) vs. Butler (5-1) Southern Carolina 3A Weddington (5-0) vs. Cuthbertson (2-3) Parkwood (2-4) vs. Monroe (4-2) Marvin Ridge (4-1) vs. Charlotte Catholic (4-1) So Meck 7 4A Olympic (5-1) vs. West Cabarrus (3-3) Providence (6-0) vs. Ardrey Kell (5-1) West Meck (1-5) vs. South Meck (3-3) Harding (0-7) vs. Philip O Berry (2-4) Other squads Union Academy (1-4) vs. Mountain Island Charter (1-5) Anson (2-3) vs. Forest Hills (2-4) CATA (0-4) vs. Montgomery Central (1-4)

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• In the Sardis region of Charlotte, New Zealand Cafe (No. 1) defeated Crown Point Crabhouse (No. 16), Famous Toastery (No. 9), Boardwalk Billy's (No. 5) and Mi Pueblo (No. 3). In three years of Munch Madness, New Zealand Cafe has reached the Final Fork each year. Stacks Kitchen and defending champion The Hill Bar & Grill have each won their regions twice. Texas Roadhouse has never come this far. Cast your vote by April 13 at www. thecharlotteweekly.com.

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Stacks Kitchen 11100 Monroe Rd, Matthews Bright, contemporary kitchen whipping up familiar diner fare, including breakfast served all day. Texas Roadhouse 10400 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor. The Hill Bar and Grill 11232 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill Family-friendly sports bar offering classic grill eats, several big-screen TVs & free Wi-Fi. New Zealand Cafe 1717 Sardis Rd. N., Charlotte Dishes from New Zealand, China & Japan, including sushi & hibachi fare, in a snug, simple space.

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to help pay for the city's transportation plans, which include the LYNX Silver Line to Matthews. Those efforts are now on hold. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles acknowledged that effort was a missed opportunity, but it did lead to more consistent meetings with leaders from other towns. She meets with Mecklenburg County mayors every six weeks. She mentioned attending a lunch in Mint Hill recently in which Mayor Brad Simmons told her how his town preferred residential lots no smaller than an acre.

“We have the opportunity to talk, not just formally, but informally, and I think that has made us a better partner, and I think it has brought them to the table in a way that perhaps we should have known. But you know, sometimes you don't know what you don't know and that's all I can say because once it's done, we just keep on moving forward and try to do it better the next time.” Councilman Tariq Bokhari, who represents the SouthPark area, said city leaders should avoid going to other municipalities with a finished plan and asking for comments. “They're going to want to have a say in a plan while it's still moldable,” Bokhari said.

Ed Driggs, who represents the Ballantyne area, believes the city's outreach to other groups has been too superficial. In terms of the mobility plan, he thinks the outreach was more of a sales pitch. “We have to have institutionalized work groups that sit together and develop these things,” Driggs said. “I think part of the problem with the mobility plan was we went for the finished plan and we said to everybody else, 'Here, you go, isn't this wonderful? Don't you like it?'” At-large councilmembers Julie Eislet and Braxton Winston said city leaders have already been engaged in efforts to connect with leaders outside the council. Eiselt has

been part of regional transportation boards while Winston co-chairs the council's intergovernmental relations committee. Winston said council members must take advantage of existing outreach opportunities. Driggs said he didn't see a lot of product from these meetings. “I don't hear about meetings that took place between representatives from Charlotte and Matthews, work sessions where people sat down together for hours and try to hammer something out,” he said. “That is the kind of thing that I think it would take.” Councilmember Renee Johnson recommended the intergovernmental relations committee formalize a process.

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Summer school learning loss program on Cooper's desk by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

(The Center Square) – A new summer school option for students who have fallen behind because of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has cleared the N.C. General Assembly and awaits Gov. Roy Cooper's approval. House Bill 82, called the Summer Learning Choice for NC Families, creates a voluntary six-week, in-person summer school program for K-12 students. “Parents are ready to see their children going back to school and [recovering] from the learning loss that has occurred during the pandemic,” said House Speaker Moore Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, who was the lead sponsor of the legislation. “After bipartisan work from the House and Senate and input from educators around the state, this legislation will give North Carolina families an option for their children to grow and learn during this summer.”

HB 82 unanimously cleared both chambers of the General Assembly on April 1. The House approved the Senate’s changes to the bill, 119-0, after it passed in the Senate, 48-0. The bill also has received support from local superintendents and education advocacy groups. A report released last month by the North Carolina State Board of Education showed more than half of North Carolina high school students failed their end-of-course tests in the fall and 75% of third-graders are not proficient in reading. The General Assembly also is considering legislation to

increase literacy initiatives in the state. Lawmakers have allocated $1.4 billion to public schools to help with learning loss and resume in-person instruction, among other things. HB 82 also ensures charter schools gain the state’s support in addressing the issue. “This legislation is crucial for us to combat the learning deficit that has occurred

Camp CMS registration is now open

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CHARLOTTE – Camp CMS will offer in-person social-emotional and instructional support to CMS students who need continued learning due to the impact of remote learning. The camp is a free, six-week in-person summer program focused on reading, math, science and fun enrichment activities. Transportation and free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Camp CMS will take place Monday through Thursday from June 14 to July 29 with a one-week break (No camp July 5 – 9). Times will It’s also on us be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; as a district however, start to create times may vary something that’s joyful.” by location. Locations will • Brian Kingsley be at schools across learning communities. The complete list will be announced in late spring. “As a district, we need to support our students academically and address any unfinished instruction after this challenging year,” said Brian Kingsley, chief academic officer. “It’s also on us as a district to create something that’s joyful. We want to make sure a kid gets out of bed in the morning and wants to come to Camp CMS this summer.”

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Youth in the Above and Beyond Students program engaged in STEAM activities in honor of “Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day” at Idea Lab Kids. Photos by Melissa Melvin

Collaboration brings STEAM concepts to life for girls CHARLOTTE – Idea Lab Kids in Ballantyne partnered with Above and Beyond Students to provide an afternoon of STEAM labs, innovation exploration and career development free for girls in underserved communities. The nine girls, ages 8 to 14, began their afternoon with a virtual greeting from women in STEAM careers, including Melissa Demirci of Transtech Engineers; LaQuisha Parks of Corix Group of Companies; and Whitni Wilson-Wertz, Erika Goldstein

and Kimberly Ramirez of Otis Elevator Company. They shared their career path and inspirational messages of encouragement to invite the girls to consider STEAM careers. The event was hosted by Tanisha Chea, marketing director at Idea Lab Kids Ballantyne, which she co-owns with her husband, Kosal, who serves as chief education officer. see STEAM, Page 3B

Want to sign up? Families interested in Camp CMS for their child can register at https:// www.cms.k12.nc.us/campcms. Registration is open through April 9. If parents have any questions, they should contact their child's school.

'GRIMMZ Fairy Tales' receives award nomination CHARLOTTE – The creative team, cast and crew of “GRIMMZ Fairy Tales” received a nomination in the 87th Annual Drama League Awards for Outstanding Digital Theatre, Individual Production. “GRIMMZ Fairy Tales” is part of the Children's Theatre of Charlotte's 2020-21 streaming on-demand series. “Theaters nationwide have been working diligently to bring art to our audiences in new ways due to the pivots we’ve had to make during the pandemic,” said Alex Aguilar of Children's Theatre of Charlotte. “The Drama League Awards have included a new category to recognize that.” The 33 nominated productions were select-

ed from submissions by 400-plus directors and theater professionals who are the alumni of The Drama League’s support programs for directors. “In this most difficult time, when stages across America were forced to darken, theater artists responded with light – producing bold new work in ways most of us never dreamed of,” Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks said. “Thanks to the artists who are alumni of The Drama League’s programs, we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate a few of the extraordinary see THEATRE, Page 3B

Right: “GRIMMZ Fairy Tales” put a new spin on classic fairy tales. John Merrick/Children's Theatre of Charlotte

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Summer camp directory Here’s a directory of venues that have traditionally offered summer camps and activities. Know of others? Send an email to justin@cmgweekly.com to be included in our online archive. Acting Out Studio (South Charlotte) 8145 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.actingoutstudio.com Aerial CLT 801 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.aerialclt.com Art Box Ceramics & Canvas 310 E. S. Main St., Waxhaw www.artboxceramics.com Ballantyne Reading Academy 9815 Suzanne Court, Waxhaw www.ballantynereading.com Ballantyne School of Music 11318 N. Community House Road, Charlotte www.ballantyneschoolofmusic.com Brace YMCA 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews www.ymcaCharlotte.org/brace Calvary Church 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte www.calvarychurch.com

Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy 10700 Kettering Drive, Charlotte www.charlottechesscenter.org Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.cltcirquedancecenter.org Charlotte Eagles 8510 McAlpine Park Drive, Charlotte www.charlotteeagles.com Charlotte Hornets 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte www.nba.com/hornets Charlotte Christian School 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.charlottechristian.com Charlotte Country Day School 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.charlottecountryday.org Charlotte Fencing Academy 1500 W. Morehead St., Charlotte www.charlottefencing.com Charlotte History Museum 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte www.charlottemuseum.org Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottelatin.org

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe www.monroeaquaticsandfitness center.com

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte www.smpchome.org

Morrison Family YMCA 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte.org/morrison

South Piedmont Community College 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe www.spcc.edu

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 3307 Rea Road, Charlotte www.gspc.net

My Gym at Blakeney 9852 Rea Road, Charlotte www.mygym.com/ballantyne

Sports Connection 11611 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte www.sportsconnectionnc.com

Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews www.covenantday.org Dance Fever Charlotte 10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Charlotte www.dancefeverCharlotte.com

Grace Lutheran Church 7000 Providence Road, Charlotte www.grace-Charlotte.org

My Gym SouthPark 5110 Park Road, Charlotte www.mygym.com/charlotte

Spotlight Performing Arts Academy 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill www.spotlightacademyonline.com

Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte.org/harris

Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.myersparkbaptist.org

Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte www.nature.discoveryplace.org

Hermon Baptist Church 9713 Lancaster Hwy., Waxhaw www.hermonbaptist.org

Myers Park United Methodist Church 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte www.myersparkumc.org

Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.science.discoveryplace.org

Honeysuckle Farm's Riding Academy 6812 S. Rocky River Road, Monroe www.facebook.com/Honeysuckle FarmsRidingAcademy

Omni Elite Athletix 1426 Babbage Lane, Indian Trail www.omnieliteathletix.net

Community School of the Arts 345 S. College St., Charlotte www.csarts.org COSKids (Christ Our Shepherd) 226 W. John St., Matthews www.coskidsmatthews.org

Dish It Out Pottery Painting Studio 7828 Rea Road, Charlotte www.dishitout.net Dottie Rose Foundation Various locations, Charlotte www.dottierosefoundation.org Empire Lacrosse 11623 Scottish Kilt Court Charlotte www.empirelaxcamp.com

Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews www.carmelchristian.org

Charlotte Preparatory School 212 Boyce Road, Charlotte www.charlotteprep.org

Extreme Ice Center 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.xicenter.com

Carmel Presbyterian Church 2048 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.carmelpresbyterian.org

Charlotte Soccer Academy 13333 Dorman Road, Pineville www.csacamps.com

Faith United Methodist 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.faithisalive.org

Caroline Calouche 9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte www.carolinecalouche.org

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen 4001 Yancey Drive, Charlotte www.chefalyssaskitchen.com

Carolina Courts 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail www.carolinacourts.com

Chestnut Lane Stables 1524 Clarence Secrest Road, Monroe www.chestnutlane.net

First Baptist Church Monroe 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe www.fbcmonroenc.com

Children of Faith Preschool 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail www.childrenoffaithpreschool.org

First Baptist Church of Weddington 348 Providence Road S., Weddington www.fbcw.com

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 300 E 7th St, Charlotte www.ctCharlotte.org

First Presbyterian Church of Monroe 302 E. Windsor St., Monroe www.fpcmonroenc.org

Carolina Voices 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte www.carolinavoices.org Cedarhill Farm 2620 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.cedarhillfarminc.com Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte www.cpcc.edu Charlotte 49ers 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.charlotte49ers.com Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Road, Matthews www.charlotteacademyofmusic. com Charlotte Ballet 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte www.charlotteballet.org

Christ Church Charlotte 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte www.christchurchCharlotte.org Christ the King Church 13501 S. Tryon St., Charlotte www.ctkCharlotte.org CLT Bike Camp Charlotte www.cltbikecamp.org City of Monroe 300 W. Crowell St., Monroe www.monroenc.org

First Baptist Church Indian Trail 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.fbcit.org

Fit180 Athletics 2436 Logan Field Drive, Waxhaw www.fit180athletics.com

Goddard School (Matthews) 9631 Northeast Pkwy., Matthews www.goddardschool.com Goddard School (Waxhaw) 1528 Providence Road S., Waxhaw www.goddardschool.com

Horse Shadow Run Stables 3022 Miranda Road, Charlotte www.horseshadowrun.com Indian Trail Presbyterian Church 200 S. Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail www.itpcnc.org Jami Masters School of Dance 530 Brandywine Road, Charlotte www.jamimastersschoolofdance. com Lanti Performing Arts 323 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail www.lantiperformingarts.com Level Up1 Innovative STEMulation 1311 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews www.levelupinstem.com Levine Jewish Community Center 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte www.charlottejcc.org Master O's Black Belt World 1218 Rosemont Road, Indian Land www.masterotkd.com Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association 1200 S. Trade St, Matthews www.MARASports.org MARA Colts Football 1200 S. Trade St., Matthews www.maracoltsfootball.com

Girls Rock Charlotte P.O. Box 39066, Charlotte www.girlsrockclt.org

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsplayhouse.com

Goddard School (Ballantyne) 13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte www.goddardschool.com

Matthews United Methodist Church 801 S. Trade St., Matthews www.matthewsumc.org

Goddard School (Indian Trail) 1004 Harvest Red Road, Indian Trail www.goddardschool.com

Palisades Episcopal School 13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy., Charlotte www.pescharlotte.org/summer Providence Baptist Church 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte www.providencebc.org Providence Day School 5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.providenceday.org Providence Equestrian Camp 424 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road S., Waxhaw www.providenceequestrian.com Providence Road Church 4900 Providence Road, Charlotte www.prcoc.org

St. John's Episcopal Church 1623 Carmel Road, Charlotte www.stje.org St. Matthews Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte www.stmatthewcatholic.org Stonebridge Golf Club 2721 Swilcan Burn Drive, Monroe www.stonebridgegolfclub.com The Athletic Barn 5412 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.waxhawathleticbarn.com The Bean and Belle 103 W. South Main St., Waxhaw www.thebeanandbelle.com The Fun House 1021 Technology Drive, Indian Trail www.thefunhouseinc.com The Hunter Farm 13624 Providence Road, Weddington www.thehunterfarm.com Thunder Bay Riding Academy 6910 My Ladys Way, Waxhaw www.thunderbayridingacademy.com

Providence United Methodist Church 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte www.providenceumc.org

Town of Indian Trail 130 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail www.indiantrail.org

Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church 8801 Park Road, Charlotte www.qhpc.org

Town of Matthews 100 McDowell St., Matthews www.matthewsnc.gov

Queens University of Charlotte 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte www.queenssportscamps.com

UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte www.uncc.edu

Rescue Ranch 1424 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville www.rescueranch.com

United Faith Christian Academy 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte www.ufca.org.

Sangrock Black Belt World 5939 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel www.sangrock.com

Urban Revolution Martial Arts 8035 Providence Road, Charlotte www.urbanrevma.com

Sardis Presbyterian Church 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte www.sardis.org

U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte www.usnwc.org.

Sharon Presbyterian Church 5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte www.sharonpcusa.org

Visions Dance Academy 3122 Fincher Farm Road, Matthews www.visionsdancenc.com

Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation 5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte www.charmeck.org

Shea-Rose Farm 2411 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw www.shearosefarm.com

Union County 4-H 3230 Presson Road, Monroe www.union.ces.ncsu.edu

Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail www.metrolinachristian.org

Siler Presbyterian Church 6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel www.silerchurch.org

Waxhaw Bible Church 6810 Pleasant Grove Road, Waxhaw www.waxhawbible.org

Miller Street Dance Academy 11115 Golf Links Drive, Charlotte www.millerstreetdance.com

Simmons YMCA 6824 Democracy Drive, Charlotte www.ymcaCharlotte org/simmons

Weddington United Methodist Church 13901 Providence Road, Weddington www.weddingtonchurch.org

Mint Hill Presbyterian Church 8528 Brief Road, Mint Hill www.minthillarp.org

Small Hands Big Art 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., Charlotte www.smallhandsbigart.com

Wingate Bulldogs 220 N. Camden Road, Wingate www.wingatebulldogs.com

Mint Museum 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte www.mintmuseum.org

Soccer Shots Charlotte Charlotte www.soccershots.org/charlotte/

Zeal For Life Dance Company 11014 Monroe Road, Matthews www.zfldance.com/summer-camp

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Tanisha left her successful career as a senior business executive to start Idea Lab Kids with her husband in March 2020, right as the pandemic put Charlotte on lockdown. The Cheas have continued to serve the community by offering a place for children to participate in virtual schooling so that parents can focus on work. Their passion for being a resource for the community spilled over into this idea for a nonprofit event, hosting girls from Above and Beyond Students for an afternoon of complimentary classes. “I wanted to give the girls an opportunity to explore what it means to be an engineer or have a career in the culinary space that doesn’t involve you being a chef,” Tanisha said. “I

hope the event helped the girls build upon their sense of self. My goal was to encourage the girls to love engineering just a bit more and know that cooking is also a science.” Carmen Blackmon, executive director of Above and Beyond Students, said the event gives girls a chance to take concepts learned in school and see them in action. “These experiences bring what you learn in school to life,” Blackmon said. “And now kids can connect what they’ve read in a textbook to a hands-on experience.” The girls participated in a circuit project where they made electric wands using craft sticks, copper tape, an LED light bulb and a battery. They also made hot air balloons using foil, ultra-thin trash bags and birthday candles. Engineering not only happens in the Makers

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due to the pandemic,” said Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston, co-chair of the House K-12 Education Committee. “As always, I will continue to work on legislation that will help our children during this time so that they can reach their American dream.”

Studio but in the Cooking Studio as well. Tanisha led a culinary lab where the girls made decadent Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins and hand-shaken butter from scratch. As the event wrapped, the girls took home a grab bag from event sponsor Peyton’s Promise, a nonprofit founded by a 13-year-old middle school student Peyton Troth. Peyton’s Power Pack included the book, “Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson.” Want to go? Idea Lab Kids offers camps, classes, workshops, birthdays and other special events at 16041 Johnston Road, Suite E, Charlotte. Call 980-339-9396 or visit https://www.ballantyne. idealabkids.com for details.

Local school boards must employ teachers and other school staff for the summer program under temporary contracts. Educators who retired between December and March 1 are not eligible to work the program because of retirement compensation laws. Cooper has nine days to sign or veto the bill before it automatically becomes law.

INDIAN TRAIL – Local businesses, schools and individuals are invited to participate in the inaugural Union’s Got Talent (virtual edition) by submitting performance videos that highlight the skills of youth. The event supports the performing arts while also giving children the opportunity to grow and share their passions. Lanti Performing Arts and the Town of Indian Trail Parks & Recreation are hosting the competition for musicians, bands, dance troupes or people with special talent. Acts are judged on creativity, uniqueness and overall talent in two age categories: 12 years and younger or 13 to 18 years old. Within those categories, prizes will be awarded for first place, runner-up, people’s choice and a few specialty categories. Prize packages include cash, trophies and/or business donations totaling over $1,000. Entry costs $10 for individuals and $20 for groups. In addition to the prize packages, a portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the Lanti Foundation, a nonprofit that provides performing arts scholarships and outreach opportunities to students.

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productions made in the last year – pieces that exemplify inspiration, innovation and imagination.” “GRIMMZ Fairy Tales” was developed by Christopher Parks, Rahsheem Shabazz and Ron Lee McGill. The production focuses on hip-hop duo Jay and Will Grimmz as they return to their hometown to give a concert. This format allowed the cast and crew put a hip-hop spin to fairy tales, such as “Snow White and the Seven Shawties” and “Hanzel & Gretel: Lost in the Streets.” “Let the lyric poetry of hip hop celebrate the oneness we all hope for in our community, a place where we can come

Summer Camps Lanti Performing Arts offers summer camps for four age groups, including 4-6, 6-9, 9-12 and 12-plus. Here are some of the camps offered: • Ages 4-9: Avengers Assemble, Sparkle and Shine, American Girl, Acting Adventures, Disney Deluxe, Piano Party, Frozen Fever, Ukulele Vibes (ages 6-9) • Ages 9+: Choreography Bootcamp, Behind the Curtain, Into the Woods, Ukulele Vibes, Acting & Improv, Newsies, OG Musical, Musical Theatre Fanatics, Film & TV 101, Hamilton Visit https://www.lantiperformingarts. com/ for more summer programming.

Competitors may submit videos through April 18. People’s choice voting will run via Facebook from April 20 to May 4. Winners will be announced on Facebook on May 5. Judges include model Teah Burse, former TopCats dancer Crystal Coleman, Mario the Maker Magician, musician Alex Zurdo and Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez. Visit www.lantiperformingarts.com for details. Email office@lantiperformingarts. com for sponsorships.

Summer Camps Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers summer camps in four categories: early childhood (ages 3-5), primary (kindergarten to second grade), musical performance and acting (third to sixth grade) and summer teen studies (seventh to 12th grades). Topics are as follows: • Early Childhood: Pirate Paradise, Fairy Friends, Magic Castle, Crocodile Rock • Primary: Unicorn Universe, The Big Campout, Superheroes and Sidekicks. • Musical Performance and Acting: Disney's 101 Dalmations KIDS, Once Upon a Wolf, Disney's Frozen Jr., Disney's Moana Jr., Create-a-Play. • Summer Teen Studios: Comedy Club, Broadway Rocks the Stage, Behind the Scenes, She Kills Monsters, Curtains Yount@Part Edition

together to face the challenges so many of us face every day, especially in our urban landscapes,” the developers wrote for the playbill. Parks directed the production while Shabazz and McGill starred as the Grimmz

brothers. Octavia Nicole, Renee Welsh-Noel and Isabel Gonzalez rounded out the cast. Shabazz also choreographed the show. Eligible productions premiered between March 12, 2020 and March 15, 2021.

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from March 26 to April 1: Lowest Scores • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St., Matthews – 83 Violations include: Certified personin-charge wasn't available; hand sink was broken; raw chicken was stored

over containers of pooled eggs, raw foods didn't have date marks. burgers were stored over ahi tuna • Umami Sushi & Grill, 200 E. Matand raw fish was stored over steak thews St., Matthews – 87 in reach-in unit; ahi tuna was cooked Violations include: Inspector cited toThe an internal of 78Syndication deoverall lack of control over foodNewtemperature York Times Sales Corporation grees and didn't have aAvenue, consumer New borne illness risk 10018 factor violations; 620 Eighth York, N.Y. advisory on the menu; cooked chickdidn't have employee health Forcooled Information Call:facility 1-800-972-3550 en wings weren't fast enough; policy; employee touched readyFor Release Tuesday, April 28, 2020 marinara and chili in counter top unit to-eat foods with bare hands while weren't held hot enough; and some plating; employee washed gloved

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Charlotte (28211) • Aqua E Vino, 4219 Providence Road – 96.5 • Bistro Labon, 274 S. Sharon Amity Road – 91.5 • Cordre, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Kool Runninz, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Passport Dough & Co, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Soulful Seafood, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Taco Green-Go, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99.5

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Charlotte (28209) • Angry Ales, 1518 Montford Drive – 97 • Harris Teeter (deli & wine bar), 4101 Park Road – 97 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 4101 Park Road – 99 • Harris Teeter (produce), 4101 Park Road – 98.5 • Maple Street Biscuit Company, 2725 South Blvd. – 97.5 • Selwyn Avenue Pub, 2801 Selwyn Ave. – 98.5 Charlotte (28210) • Barclay At Southpark, 4801 Barclay Downs Drive – 96.5 • Cook Out, 10645 Park Road – 98.5 • Levante's Pizza, 10405 Park Road – 98.5 • Mi Tierra Colombian Restaurant, 10405 Park Road – 97 • Waffle House, 501 Westinghouse Blvd. – 92.5

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Copyright Notice Copyright Notice: All rights reserved re common-law copyright of trade-name/trade-mark, BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR.© -as well as any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling of said trade-name/trade-mark-Common Law Copyright © 1973 by Byron Garcia Jones, Jr., may neither be used, nor reproduced, neither in whole nor in part, nor in any manner whatsoever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgement of Byron Garcia Jones, Jr. © as signified by the red-ink signature of Byron Garcia Jones, Jr.©, hereinafter “Secured Party”. With the intent of being contractually bound, any juristic person, as well as the agent of said juristic person, consents and agrees by this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person, nor the agent of said juristic person, shall display, nor otherwise use in any manner, the common-law trade-name/trade-mark BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR. © without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledgement of Secured Party, as signified by Secured Party’s signature in red-ink. Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives consent for any unauthorized use of BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR. ©, and all such authorized use is strictly prohibited. Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party ever been, an accommodation party, nor a surety, for the purported debtor, i.e. “BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR”. , nor for any derivative of, nor any variation in the spelling of, said name, nor for any other juristic person, and is so- indemnified and held harmless by Debtor, i.e. “BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR”. In Hold-harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. BGJJR-03041973-HHIA dated the “The Fourth Day of the Third Month in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-three,” against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, judgments, demands, liabilities, losses, depositions, summonses, lawsuits, costs, fines, liens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expenses whatsoever, both absolute and contingent, as are due and as might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might be suffered by, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause whatsoever. Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use: By this Copyright Notice, both the juristic person and the agent of said juristic person, hereinafter jointly and severally “User”, consent and agree that any use of BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR.© other than authorized use as set forth above constitutes unauthorized use, counterfeiting, of Secured Party’s common-law copyrighted property, contractually binds User, renders this Copyright Notice a Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Byron Garcia Jones, Jr.© is Secured Party, and signifies that User: (1) grants Secured Party a security interest in all of User’s assets, land, and personal property, and all of User’s interest in assets, land and personal property, in the sum certain amount of $500,000 per each occurrence of use of the common-law-copyrighted trade-name/ trade-mark BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR.©, as well as for each and every occurrence of use of any and all derivatives of, and variations in the spelling of BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR.©, plus triple damages; (2) authenticates this Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Byron Garcia Jones, Jr.© is Secured Party, and wherein User pledges all of User’s assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equipment, money, investment property, commercial tort claims, letters of credit, letter-of-credit rights, chattel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents, and general intangibles, and all User’s interest in all such foregoing property, now owned and hereafter acquired, now existing and hereafter arising, and wherever located, as collateral for securing User’s contractual obligation in favor of Secured Party for User’s unauthorized use of Secured Party’s common-law-copyrighted property; (3) consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of a UCC Financing Statement in the UCC filing office as well as in any county recorder’s office, wherein User is debtor and Byron Garcia Jones, Jr.© is Secured Party; (4) consents and agrees that said UCC Financing Statement described above in paragraph “(3)” is a continuing financing statement, and further consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of any continuation statement necessary for maintaining Secured Party’s perfected security interest in all of User’s property and interest in property, pledged as collateral in this Security Agreement and described above in paragraph “(2)” until User’s contractual obligation therefore incurred had been fully satisfied; (5) consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of any UCC Financing Statement, as described above in paragraphs “(3)” and “(4)” as well as the filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in paragraph “(2)”, in the UCC filing office, as well as in any county recorder’s office; (6) consents and agrees that any and all such filings described in paragraphs “(4) and “(5)” above are not, and may not be considered, bogus, and that User will not claim that any such filing is bogus; (7) waives all defenses; and (8) appoints Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User’s default re User’s contractual obligations in favor of Secured Party as set forth below under “Payment Terms” and “Default Terms” granting Secured Party full authorization and power for engaging in any and all actions on behalf of User including, but not limited by, authentication of a record on behalf of User, as Secured Party, in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, and User further consents and agrees that this appointment of Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User’s default, is irrevocable and coupled with a security interest. User further consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use: Payment Terms: In accordance with fees for authorized use of BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR. © as set forth above, User hereby consents and agrees that User shall pay Secured Party all authorized-use fees in full within ten (10) days of the date User is sent Secured Party’s invoice, hereinafter “Invoice,” itemizing said fees. Default Terms: In event of non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees by User within ten (10) days of date Invoice is sent, User shall be deemed in default and: (a) all of User’s property and property pledged as collateral by User, as set forth in above in paragraph “(2)” immediately becomes, i.e. is, property of Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed User’s Authorized Representative as set forth above in paragraph “(8)”; and (c) User consents and agrees that Secured Party may take possession of, as well as otherwise dispose of in any manner that Secured Party, in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by, sale at auction, at any time following User’s default, and without further notice, any and all of User’s property and interest, described above in paragraph “(2),” formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, in respect of this Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use, “ that Secured Party, again in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate. Terms for Curing Default: Upon event of default, as set forth above under “Default Terms” irrespective of any and all of User’s former property and interest in property, described above in paragraph “(2),” in the possession of, as well as disposed of by, Secured Party, as authorized above under “Default Terms,” User may cure User’s default only re the remainder of User’s said former property and interest property, formerly pledged as collateral that is neither in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party within said twenty (20) days of date User’s default only by payment in full. Terms of Strict Foreclosure: User’s non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees itemized in Invoice within said twenty- (20) day period for curing default as set forth above under “Terms for Curing Default” authorizes Secured Party’s immediate non-judicial strict foreclosure on any and all remaining former property and interest in property, formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, which is not in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party upon expiration of said twenty- (20) day default-curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and UCC Financing Statement and Security Agreement filed with the UCC filing office. Record Owner: Byron Garcia Jones, Jr. ©, Autograph Common Law Copyright © 1973. Unauthorized use of Byron Garcia Jones, Jr. incurs same unauthorized-use fees as those associated with BYRON GARCIA JONES, JR©, as set forth above in paragraph” (1)” under “Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use”.

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