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INDIAN TRAIL – The Moser Group plans to submit a rezoning request to develop The Hub @ Downtown Indian Trail, which will consist of a hotel with up to 112 rooms and 650 urban-style apartments. Mackenzie Moser, a broker with The Moser Group, said the project offers a dense walkable front door for the town and creates a live-workplay environment adjacent to the new town hall, Carolina Courts and Union Aquatics Center. “This creates a true downtown feel with the density and mixes of uses,” Moser said. “This community will have an energetic lifestyle. It will be a place for millennials. It keeps young ones at

home and helps businesses thrive – a true livework-play community.” Moser provided details of the proposal to the town council May 14 to get feedback prior to applying for rezoning. The project sits on 28.2 acres touching U.S. 74, Chestnut Parkway, North Indian Trail Road and Nelson Lemon Drive. The site plan shows the hotel neighboring the Taco Bell near East Independence Boulevard and North Indian Trail Road. see HUB, Page 6A

Mackenzie Moser, with The Moser Group, said the plan for The Hub @ Downtown Indian Trail allows for a “grand sense of arrival” along U.S. 74 and changes the culture of Independence Boulevard. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

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INDIAN TRAIL – In their 14 years living in Indian Trail, Myron and Claudette Jacobs have consistently heard the town has limited entertainment options. They hear there's not much to do aside from going to the movies. The couple hopes to change that perception by opening a family fun center consisting of a 12-lane bowling alley, laser tag arena, 10 bumper cars, dozens of arcade games and a snack bar. They already own two businesses, including Sun Valley Salon Suites in Indian Trail. They're working with The Moser Group to locate their family fun center within the developer's latest concept, Sun Valley Station. Mackenzie Moser, a broker with The Moser Group, shared plans of project with the Indian Trail Town Council on May 14 before submitting their rezoning request. The concept will include the family fun center, a fitness center and pet supply store on 8.87 acres at 6400 Monroe Road. The project includes a commercial out-parcel pad of 1.39 acres. “We would like for it to be a regional attraction that we would pull from not just Indian Trail residents but also residents from Stallings, Matthews, Weddington, Monroe and beyond,” Moser told the council. Moser said her company has received a lot of requests over the years to add a bowling alley to the entertainment district. Mayor Michael Alvarez and the town council were receptive to Sun Valley

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Here come the brides Firethorne Country Club already booking weddings for 2020 by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

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MARVIN – Wedding season is in full swing at Firethorne Country Club but Private Events Director Pam Hart also has an eye on next year. That’s because Hart has already booked six weddings for 2020 and she expects the club will have another full schedule next year. Firethorne is a private country club but non-members can book weddings and other social functions. The club will host almost two dozen weddings this year, and that doesn’t include showers or rehearsal dinners. “People are booking a year, a year-and-a-half out right now,” Hart said. Firethorne can accommodate

Firethorne Country Club consists of an 18-hole championship golf course and swim and tennis complex – not to mention picturesque grounds that make weddings special. Photos courtesy of Firethorne Country Club

up to 180 guests. The club has an outdoor ceremony space and almost all receptions are held indoors. Couples, however, can opt

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WEDDINGTON – The Weddington boys track and field team pulled off one of the rarest feats ever accomplished in high school running to win the 3A championship while the Cuthbertson girls placed second to lead the county at the girls meet. Weddington became what is believed to be just the third team in NCHSAA history to pull of a triple sweep that includes state titles in boys cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field in the same school season. The Warriors dominated the event and were led by individual champions Emerson

Douds, Kyle Durham and Alec Mock. Douds was named the meet’s MVP and was every bit deserving as he won the 100 and the 200-meter races and also took third in the 400. Mock won the shot put title and was fourth in the discus. Durham won the 800. The Warriors also won two relays, taking the 4x400 with Douds, Will Mazur, Durham and Jake Toomey cruising to an easy win. Weddington also took the 4x800 with Krystopher Durham, Jackson O’Hara, Stephen Larson and Toomey combining on the win. Parkwood won the 4x100 with Zach see TRACK, Page 4A

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CHARLOTTE – WWE superstar R-Truth served as the honorary pace car driver for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Known for injecting fun into WWE broadcasts, the 47-year-old Indian Trail resident has logged a lot of airtime lately. He earned the WWE Mixed Match Challenge in December with Carmella and won the WWE U.S. Title against Shinsuke Nakamura in January before losing it in March to Samoa Joe. R-Truth is also a rapper, having released his new single, “Dance Break,” last month.

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Station but they wanted to ensure the developer worked with neighbors during the rezoning process on limiting noise. Councilman Marcus McIntyre said this is especially important since the pet supply store would likely have trucks delivering merchandise. He said the timing of deliveries should be considered.

Town Manager Patrick Sadek said in addition to the town's buffer requirements, The Moser Group's plans to install a berm should help with reducing noise and vibration. “It's refreshing to see something like this that could be geared toward our youth to enjoy in that area, especially since we know about all the problems that have existed in the last couple of years with bored teenagers,” Councilman Jerry Morse said. “I'm kind of excited about this project.”

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Students earn National Merit Scholarships EVANSTON, Ill. – Three Union County students won $2,500 awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They were among 2,500 designees chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists. A committee of college admissions ofﬁcers and high school counselors judged finalists based on academic record, scores from two standardized tests, service, staff recommendation and an essay. The following students won scholarships: • Aidan Joyce, of Porter Ridge, is interested in mechanical engineering. • Thomas Drake, of Marvin Ridge, is interested in computer science. • Shane Gravelle, of Marvin Ridge, is interested in business.

CATA student wins Blumey Award for acting CHARLOTTE – Sayo Oni, of Central Academy of Technology and Arts, was recognized as best actor during the Blumenthal Performing Arts High School Musical Theater Awards on May 19 at Belk Theater. Oni's portrayal of Drew in “Rock of Ages: High School Edition” earned him a trip next month to New York City, where he'll compete with other winners in the National High School Musical Theater Awards. Caitlyn Brown, of CATA, won the Gordon Hay Scholarship, a $5,000 award to her career interest in set design. Arborbrook Christian, Cuthbertson and Weddington were among schools in Union County Weekly's coverage area participating in the Blumey Awards.

Heroes recognized for their impact in community WAXHAW – Homes for Heroes recognized Arthur Wroblewski and Michelle Green as Hero of the Month in recent weeks. Green is a media specialist at Union Academy and inspired middle school children to be avid readers. Wroblewski is a retired sheriff battling cancer. Homes for Heroes is a national organization that Mike Abernethy with Abernethy Properties and Tony Garshnick with Atlantic Bay brought to Waxhaw to help local heroes. These may include veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, healthcare fields and teachers. Awards are sponsored by 701 Main, Don Julio, Emmetts Social Table, Foxes Pizza, Mary O’Neills, Provisions, Siela Boutique, Stacks, Winning Awards.

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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofits in North Carolina that June 4 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans as a result of Hurricane Florence and flooding began on Sept. 13, 2018. This disaster declaration includes Union County. “These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more primary counties in South Carolina. The Small Business Administration recognizes that disasters do not usually stop at county or state lines,” said Kem Fleming, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Apply online at www.DisasterLoan.sba.gov no later than June 4.

County reports sewer overflow MONROE – A pressurized pipe from the Brookhaven Pump Station split, prompting a sanitary sewer overflow at 1 p.m. May 18 off Laytton Lane near Matthews. The county estimates 3,000 gallons of

wastewater entered West Fork Twelve Mile until the overflow stopped at 6 a.m. May 19. The overflow was not of the magnitude to cause immediate danger to human health or the environment, the county said. All pipes, pumps and equipment were operating properly prior to the overflow. Call the Union County Public Works Department at 704-296-4210 for details.

Airports receive state, federal funding for projects FAYETTEVILLE – The N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants this month for projects to bolster the economy and improve safety at nine North Carolina airports, including Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport. Nearly $13.6 million in state and federal funding has been granted for projects that will help these airports grow, such as new hangar sites and updated safety lighting. Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport will receive nearly $1.6 million in additional funding for apron rehabilitation.

County offices, facilities to close Memorial Day weekend MONROE – Union County government offices, including the divisions of social services and public health divisions, and facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 25, to Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Below is a schedule: Union County offices closed Monday, May 27. County libraries and animal shelter closed Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27. County landfill closed Monday, May 27. Cane Creek Park will be open all weekend from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 704-283-3500 for details.

Optimist Club rewards elementary school students WEDDINGTON – The Optimist Club of Weddington recognized 112 third-, fourth- and fifth-graders from 31 schools at its 26th annual Improved Student Party on May 18 at Fox's Bowling Alley Bar and Grill in Monroe. The club rewarded the children by opening up the bowling center for two hours for pizza and a bowling party. Each child received a certificate of achievement, goody bag and book of their choice. The club has recognized and rewarded the outstanding elementary school students since 1993. Members have been active in the community since 1980, offering positive programming such as breakfast with Santa, an oratorical contest, computer laptop scholarships and an essay scholarship contest. Visit www.weddington-optimist.org for details.

Wingate University earns awards from United Way WINGATE – Wingate University has received the Outstanding Campaign Award and Top Campaign Award from United Way of Central Carolinas for its 2018 campaign, giving the university four United Way awards in recent months. In addition to receiving its third consecutive Spirit of North Carolina Award on Feb. 13 in Pinehurst, Wingate was one of five organizations to earn the Excellence in Community Spirit Award from the United Way of North Carolina. The number of employees giving at least $1,000 to United Way has grown from five in 2015 to 19 in 2018. Last year, Wingate's overall donation was $54,393 – a 188 percent increase in three years. In that span, the number of employees giving to United Way rose from 121 to 205.

Havals add another East Coast Wings + Grill WAXHAW – Red Chillies Group celebrated the opening of its second East Coast Wings + Grill restaurant May 14 at 5220 New Fashion Way in Charlotte's Steele Creek area. The group opened its first location in Waxhaw last year. “We always wanted to open a place that people of all ages can enjoy,” said Vinod Haval, one of the co-owners and partners in Red Chilies Group. “East Coast Wings + Grill has an upbeat atmosphere where sports fans can enjoy a beer, eat chicken wings and catch a game with their friends while still remaining a welcoming place to treat the whole family to a nice lunch or dinner. The vast menu satisfies everyone.” The menu includes burgers, flatbreads and skillets, as well as over 16 craft beer selections.

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Wingate honors employees for service

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WINGATE – Wingate University honored nearly 90 employees for a combined 1,000 years of service during an awards luncheon May 9. Four were singled out for special recognition: • Christy Cobb, an assistant professor of religion, won the Faith Award for having a prophet’s voice, a shepherd’s heart, a servant spirit and an exemplary witness. • Amee Odom, director of the Ethel K. Smith Library, won the Knowledge Award for her exceptional intellect, practical competence, current expertise and unexcelled attitude. • Housekeeper Maria Martinez-Ramirez won the Service Award for selfless duty, unassuming skill, ready assistance and steady perseverance. • Mary Coon, an administrative assistant for chemistry and physics, earned the Spirit Award for campus involvement, student support and dedication to the university mission. Several employee were recognized for length of service: • 5 years – Jill Aldridge, Eva Baucom, Malinal Perez Bautista, David Brooks, Susan Brooks, Barbara Burke, Alicia Chavez, Kayla Cherry, Natalie Clark, Mitch Cottenoir, Julie Davis, Lisa Dinkins, Nicole Drake, Charise Garrett, Melanie Keel, Amresh Kumar, Keith Lassiter, James Massey, Isaac Meadows, Luke Mills, Ryan Moore, Geoffrey Mospan, Michele Pfaff, Maria Salud Ramirez, George Schuppin, Kelly Sheppard, Grant Thompson, Benjamin Thorne, Erin Thorne, Brittany Vickery, Bob Webb, Shakena West, Luanne Williams, Tela Witherspoon, Jacob Wobig and Catherine Wright. • 10 years – John Acquaviva, Jennifer Armentrout, Ed-

“We can do a reception on the back lawn, and we have had a couple of brides that have rented tents,” Hart said. Hart said most of the weddings she books have the ceremony and reception at the club, but there are a few exceptions. “Most of the ceremonies are here, with the exception of Catholics,” Hart said. “Catholics tend to get married at (nearby) St. Matthew Catholic Church.’’ Spring and fall are the most popular wedding dates but the club will host a wedding at any time during the year. “I did one on a Monday because when the girl was 7, she picked that date for her wedding,” Hart said. “It was May 14, and she was going to get married on that date no matter what day of the week it was. It ended up falling on a Monday and that is when we had the wedding.” One of the popular amenities at Firethorne is the club’s Bridal Suite. They also have available golf outings on Friday mornings where the groom and his groomsmen can get up to four tee times at the club’s guest rate. “We have a suite for the girls to get ready in for hair and makeup,” Hart said. “Most places give them 30 minutes to two hours. We give them all day for their hair and makeup.’’ Firethorne offers a wide range of menu options but Hart said a buffet dinner is the most popular choice. A full bar is also available. The bride can bring in her own cake. “The buffet is popular because you can offer choices without having to track who had beef or who had salmon,” Hart said. “With a buffet you can have all the choices without having to do the extra work.’’ The club also has a preferred vendor list they can provide to help a bride book other services, like a disc jockey, hotel suggestions or photographer among other things. Hart said the professional staff at Firethorne is one reason a bride should pick the club for her wedding. “We have less turnover staff wise because we have benefits. We have health care,” Hart said. “We don’t hire a lot of temps. The service is more personalized because of our staff. They deal with the members every day and they always put their best foot forward. I tell my staff this is another day of work for you but this is the most important day of their life for them.’’

die Case, Laura Coley, Nick DeLangie, Christi DeWaele, Debbie Farrell, Kira Harris, Melinda Lein, Angela Pegram, Emily Poplin, Benito Puente, Tim Singleton, Rick Watkins, Krista Wilson, J. Andrew Woods and Nicholas Wright. • 15 years – Augie Alvarez, Gary Bodford, Michael Church, Mary Coon, Samir Kouzi, Donnie Nuzum, Dei Reich and Lisa Smith. • 20 years – Jeanette Bujak, Marilyn Hartness, Sandi Mills and Jeannie Thomas. • 25 years – Keith Cannon, Jim Coon, Barry Cuffe, Gary Hamill, Scott Hunsucker and Rob Prevost. • 30 years – Ann Deese, Sarah Harrison Burns, Ed Mills, Kevin Ricketts and John Sykes. • 35 years – Greg Bell and Dawn Davis. • 40 years – Martha Asti

Christy Cobb, Mary Coon, Maria Martinez-Ramirez and Amee Odom received awards from Wingate University for exuding faith, knowledge, service or spirit. Photos courtesy of Wingate University

and Nancy Randall. Wingate also recognized employees who have retired recently or are retiring: Cindy Compton, David Compton,

Ed Davis, Jeanel Dennis, Annette Digby, Marilyn Hartness, Judy Rimmer and Kyla Noble.

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Barksdale, Wyne McGriff, Kobe Funderburk and Chandler McClendon teaming for the win. Cuthbertson’s Trevor Grant and Kyle Stamper were the only other individual winners with Grant taking gold in the triple jump and Stamper winning the 1,600. The other county track and field athletes to place included: Marvin Ridge: Ryan Manns (seventh, 100), Owen Barr (eighth, 800), Quinn Cokely (fourth, high jump) Cuthbertson: Aidan McNally (eighth, 400), Bradon Black (fourth, 400), Preston Tully (fourth, shot put), Walker Lezotte (eighth, 300 hurdles), Grant (fifth, long jump). Weddington: Toomey (third, 800), Mazur (fourth, 800; fifth, 1,600), Kyle Durham (second, 1,600), O’Hara (seventh, 1,600), Nick Callis (third, pole vault). Piedmont: John Ciprich (third, 3,200 and sixth, 800), Luk Noonan (eighth, discus). Monroe: Joshua Marsh (second,110 hurdles and third, 300 hurdles). Parkwood: Marcus Hesske (second, pole vault). Cuthbertson also took a pair of top three relays, placing third in the 4x200 (Black, Ashton Spangler, Jacob Koerner and McNalley) and third in the 4x400 (Lezotte, William Walsh, Mickey Schihl and Stamper). Weddington won going away with 102 points, which nearly doubled runner-up Cuthbertson (53). The rest of the county finished with Parkwood (18 points, 12th), Marvin Ridge (14, T-17th), Monroe (14, T-17th), Piedmont (10, 25th) and Sun Valley (two, T-49th).

Cuthbertson freshman Ava Studney was the only state champion, taking the pole vault title. The other county placers included: Cuthbertson: Madeline Hill (third, 3,200), Gabriella Castro (third, 1,600 and sixth, 800), Mackenzie Townsend, (fifth, 400), Leah Helms (fifth, 1,600), Netanya Linares (seventh, 100 hurdles and fifth, pole vault), Caroline Smith (eighth, high jump), Kaleigh Million (eighth, discus) and Jade McLain (fourth, triple jump). Weddington: Mackenzie Kuelz (fourth, high jump), Elizabeth Starkie (seventh, 800), Sarah Bechtel (eighth, 800) and Sami Eberhard (sixth, pole vault). Marvin Ridge: Isabel Crandall (second, pole vault), Katriel Williams (third, long jump), Sarah Overby (third, 800), Caroline Blanton (eighth in long jump) and Emma Stone (third in pole vault). Piedmont: Katie Verrill (fifth, 800). In addition, Weddington and Cuthbertson combined to get three relay teams within the top three placers of their events. Weddington took second in the 4x800 with Bechtel, Starkie, Anna Ritter and Sydney Burke. Cuthbertson’s Castro, Hill, Helms and Kaitlyn St. Hilaire were third in the 4x800 and Townsend, Addison Benz, Presley Worf and Dahlia Carter placed third in the 4x400. Cuthbertson finished seven points back of Parkland for the title with 71 points. Other county teams included Marvin Ridge (fifth, 32.5), Weddington (ninth, 22) and Piedmont (four, T-37th).

This site plan shows what could become Sun Valley Marketplace. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

Apartments, hotel identified for U.S. 74 by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

INDIAN TRAIL – Developer Tommy Price's concept for Sun Valley Marketplace includes a hotel, commercial uses and 264 apartments off U.S. 74, between Fawnbrook Drive and Wesley Chapel-Stouts Road. While commercial and hotel uses can be developed by right, the apartments will trigger a rezoning process. Price sought some initial feedback from the Indian Trail Town Council on the apartments May 14 before he submits his rezoning request. The 12.5-acre piece that includes the apartments is like the first phase of a 60-acre project. Site plans call for seven three-story buildings with 24 units each, as well as three four-story buildings with 32 units each. The project will be similar to the Copus 1 apartment complex. Elevators represent the biggest upgrade from Copus 1. “If we can put four stories there, we can

afford to put elevators in them,” Price said. “We learned a great deal over at Copus 1 as far as rentability. A lot of the first-floor units went really quick. They were the first ones to go because people didn't want to climb stairs.” Amenities will include a clubhouse with business center, fitness center, pool, pickleball courts, community gardens, gazebo, outside grilling area, concierge service for laundry and trash, and more than two miles of sidewalks. Some of the initial concerns expressed by the council included the fire department's ease of providing protection for four-story buildings, as well as the accessibility onto U.S. 74 given its high rate of traffic flow. From mobile homes to townhomes Tommy Price will also seek rezoning for nearly 50 acres at the corner of Potter and Fincher roads for 274 townhomes. For a long time, the site was a mobile home park. It could give way to two-story townhomes ranging between 1,500 and 1,800 square feet and consisting of three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and one-car garages. “This will keep a lot of the people local in town,” Price said, noting there will be service-based businesses within walking distance of the neighborhood. What goes in will be based on interests of residents, he said.

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Rev. Tony: I survived being an HOA board president Tony Marciano Reverend

on’t ask me why, but two years ago at the annual meeting of our homeowner’s association, I approached the incoming board president and offered to help him write the community newsletter. It didn’t sound that difficult. In addition to the newsletter, I found myself helping him and the other board members deal with some challenging issues. I became a non-voting, non-member of the board. As he came to the end of his presidency, he sold his home and moved out of the community. The vice president was putting his property on the market. Neither one could serve as president. Having previously served as our HOA president, they asked me to serve. Originally, I said no, but after considering it, I said yes. At the annual meeting, we informed the community the need to raise dues significantly. As you can imagine, it did not go over well and did not get the votes required. The next day, I was HOA president. We began working on a strategy to secure the necessary votes. The next seven months were spent communicating with neighbors, emailing them, mailing them and knocking on doors. By the time December came along, we secured the needed votes, raising the dues 25 percent (yes, you read that correct). At the same time, the pool needed major repairs. Actually, we needed to rebuild it. There were conversations with various contractors and negotiating payments to preserve cash flow. During the year, there were the normal board issues including Architectural Review requests for building things on a homeowner’s property, trees in common areas that needed to be removed, changing management companies and getting the pool ready for the season.

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The day came for this year’s annual meeting, a day I dreaded. It would be my last day as president. I was deeply concerned that people who were vocal about my leadership would disrupt the meeting. I took the day off and found myself going through Scripture, a lot of Scripture. I needed a promise from God that He would be with me that night. Let me tell you the back drop for this scripture: Moses is 120 years old. He tells the people that God does not allow him to go into the Promised Land. They will go on ahead without him. He assures them that the Lord will deliver their enemies to them. He then says these words, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” In the next verse, he looks at Joshua and reminds him to be strong and courageous. What grabbed my attention were the words, “because of them.” I knew who “they” were. I knew them by name. All of my Dale Carnegie efforts to win friends and influence people didn’t change how they felt about me. “They” showed up. “They” smiled at me when they arrived. I started the meeting. I had forgotten my concerns and wanted to lead the HOA to its own Promised Land so that it would not operate as it did in the past. I wrapped it up by asking homeowners to meet their neighbors and plan a block party. The meeting was over. Everyone was pleased with what occurred. I realized that God was faithful to his word. He had told me, “Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” He was faithful to His Word. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Dear Attorney, My ex-wife and I recently went through a bitter custody battle that took place over a long period of time. I was awarded visitation with my children, which begins soon. I'm concerned about visitation because I know it means interacting with my ex-wife. Do you have suggestions for making visits go smoothly? My children do not need more conflict and I want peace. – Desperate for Détente Dear Desperate for Détente, Unfortunately, visitation exchanges can be a time of hostility between separated/ divorced parents. After all, now both parents have to follow schedules and rules about who gets to see the child(ren), how, and when. Sharing a child or children is not easy, but there are some tips both parents can implement to reduce the risk of increased conflict surrounding such a sensitive topic. 1. Be polite. Watch what you say, and what you do, in front of the other parent keeping in mind the less said the better. Saying something unkind to the other parent may be a satisfying way to vent frustration or anger. However, doing this, especially in front of the child(ren), almost certainly never helps your case and most definitely harms your child(ren). Not only are you likely to hear something about it from the other attorney, the judge will probably learn about it as well. If you're tempted to unleash on the other parent, stay calm and hold your tongue. 2. Similarly, you should not use the exchange time to try to resolve difficulties with the other parent even if the two of you can be civil. Plus, if you're the visiting parent, you only have so much time with your child. Why waste it trying to litigate your case? 3. To minimize the risk of miscommunication about exchange dates and times, use a mutual calendar like Google. Use of a joint online calendar that contains the information on the dates, times, and locations for visits is ideal since it places the information in a black and white context. It also limits the exchange of anything other than the necessary details, unlike text messages. The joint online calendar can also be used for scheduling child appointments, vacation / out town information, school dates, and so forth further reducing miscommunications

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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents May 10-16:

Indian Trail

Animal Call Bite • 1000 block of Loudoun Road • 2000 block of City Lights Drive • 5900 block of Senconee Drive Break-Ins • 400 block of Williams Rescue Road • 5500 block of Friendly Baptist Church Road Burglary (Second Degree) • 400 block of Kennerly Drive Credit Card Fraud • 1000 block of Wickerby Court Driving While Impaired • 5000 block of Poplar Glen Drive Possession of Meth • 3800 block of Sardis Church Road Property Damage • 1000 block of Glen Hollow Drive Thefts • 2100 block of Younts Road (3 cases) Thefts, Vehicles • 100 block of Sidney Court Thefts by Employees • 300 block of Unionville-Indian Trail Road • 7800 block of Idlewild Road Trespass • 1000 block of Demetrius Court Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 1900 block of Price Road

Marshville

Disorderly Conduct in Public Building • 6000 block of West Marshville Boulevard Driving While Impaired • 6400 block of Olive Branch Road Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 4100 block of Kelly Autry Road Property Damage • 1500 block of Acme Road Weapon on School Property • 6000 block of West Marshville Boulevard

Mineral Springs

Animal Call Bite • 1000 block of Crofton Drive Thefts • 1600 block of Springfield Drive

Monroe

ABC Violation • 1300 block of Skyway Drive Animal Call Bite • 200 block of Seven Oaks Drive Break-Ins • 300 block of East Franklin Street • 700 block of McIntyre Street • 1500 block of North Rocky River Road

• 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2900 block of Ashley Woods Court • 3200 block of Walkup Avenue Break-Ins, Vehicles • 400 block of South Crawford Street • 600 block of John Street • 600 block of Worley Street • 800 block of Gate Road • 1700 block of New Town Road • 2800 block of Tara Drive • 2900 block of Santiago Circle • 3900 block of Karrington Place • 4000 block of Saint James Way Gun on School Property • 3200 block of Parkwood School Road Hit & Run • 400 block of Colony Road • 500 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1300 block of North Charlotte Avenue • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases) • 2900 block of West U.S. 74 Identity Theft • 2100 block of Commerce Drive Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 200 block of East Franklin Street • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (2 cases) Possession of Control Substance In Jail • 1800 block of Dickerson Boulevard Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Heroin • 300 block of South Westover Drive Possession of Marijuana • 300 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 800 block of North Johnson Street • 2400 block of Castleberry Court • 2400 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance • 2300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance • 2100 block of Pageland Highway Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance • 200 block of Lee Street • 3200 block of Parkwood School Road (2 cases) Property Damage • 100 block of East Jefferson Street

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Indian Trail to unveil memorial INDIAN TRAIL – Town leaders will unveil the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden on Memorial Day. The Town of Indian Trail partnered on the project with Foreign Wars Post 2423 of Indian Trail. The memorial is designed to give local veterans and their families a place to gather and reflect. It will also be used as an educational opportunity for children throughout the region. “I think the memorial is long overdue,” Mayor Michael Alvarez said. “It definitely will be a very big value add to this town and be able to allow us to honor our veterans in the very best way we know how.” The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place 7:45 p.m. May 27 at Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road. The program is scheduled to last about 80 minutes. It is packed with patriotic gestures, including a raising of the flags for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast

Guard. There's also the National Anthem, 21-gun salute, taps and memorial lighting. Timothy Woods, commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, will offer some remarks, as well. The memorial was funded in part by plaques used to memorialize loved ones who served in the Armed Forces. The Union West Rotary donated $21,500 toward the construction of the garden. “One of the reasons we have stepped up is we are tired of people not understanding how to respect the flag, how to respect the National Anthem and that they don’t understand that freedom isn’t free,” Union West Rotary President Larry Helms said in December. Others donating money include Pyramid Masonry, RD Harrell Co., The Moser Group, Ty-Par Realty, Austin Property, Austin Property, The Heritage Neighbors, B&B Electronic, Pressly Animal

Hospital and Woodforest National Bank, Waste Connections, Sno-Ball Cabin, Site One and FX Luminaire.

The Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden will include plaques honoring our heroes and their sacrifice.

Members of the Union West Rotary gather with Indian Trail Town Council and staff to present a check for $21,500 for the memorial. Photos courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

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American Legion Post 235 has organized Memorial Day ceremonies in the past, but they are going above and beyond this year. UCW file photo

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Legion plans epic weekend MATTHEWS – When people think about the American Legion, Phil Mowry hopes they picture more than mere fellowship. Mowry wants people to envision veterans marching in parades, visiting schools and serving the community. The Persian Gulf veteran serves as commander of American Legion Post 235 in Mathews. His group is thinking outside the box when it comes to recruitment and outreach. Historically, Post 235 hosts ceremonies for Memorial Day and Veterans Day at Stumptown Park. This year, the post will extend the Memorial Day celebration all the way through the weekend as it did with Veterans Day. Schedule of events May 24: Town hall memorial display, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 232 Matthews Station St. May 25: Town hall memorial display, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 232 Matthews Station St. May 26: Ceremonies at Mt. Moriah Baptist cemetery (11 a.m.) & Old Matthews Cemetery (noon) May 27: Matthews Memorial Day Ceremony with statue unveiling, 11 a.m., at Stumptown Park (South Trade Street) Visit www.matthewspost235. org for details.

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MINT HILL – Mint Hill will be abuzz with activity Memorial Day Weekend as the town hosts the 36th annual Mint Hill Madness Celebration. Town officials expect around 25,000 people to visit the event from May 24 to 26. Most of the events, including the fireworks display, are held at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. “Mint Hill Madness is something the town always looks forward to,” Mayor Ted Biggers said. “This is our big celebration. It’s a wonderful time to showcase our town because it brings in a lot of people from the surrounding areas into Mint Hill. They get to see Mint Hill. I hope the local businesses benefit from it and they seem to.” Mint Hill Madness starts at 4 p.m. May 24 with the festival’s opening ceremony and flag raising at 7 p.m. The festival features rides, numerous vendors,

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The parade is one of the highlights of Mint Hill Madness. This year's parade starts at 9 a.m. May 25 in downtown. UCW file photo

entertainment and a fireworks show. Kids in America will be the featured entertainment on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. The six-piece band plays 1980s music from new wave to pop. Things get started May 25 with the Mint Hill Madness Parade at 9 a.m. in downtown. The parade runs along N.C. 51 from Bain School to Publix. “Everybody enjoys the parade because it is a

MINT HILL MADNESS MAY 24-26, VETERANS PARK Friday, May 24 Festival hours: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. 5 p.m. – Dj T’Nice performs 7 p.m. – Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising 7:30 p.m. – Kids in America perform

see MADNESS, Page 2B Saturday, May 25 Festival hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 9 a.m. – Mint Hill Madness Parade in downtown 1 p.m. – Madness Football Skills Competition 4 p.m. – Gal Friday Band performs 7 p.m. – DJ T’Nice performs 8 p.m. – Tuesday’s Gone performs 10 p.m. – Fireworks Extravaganza

MINT HILL – Lifelong resident Jerry Flowe will serve as the grand marshal for the Mint Hill Madness parade. The parade starts at 9 a.m. May 25 down Matthews-Mint Hill Road. It’s part of a three-day festival, May 24 to 26, that will include rides, vendors, food, entertainment and fireworks at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. “I don’t want anyone to think I’m promoting myself, I don’t even know what a grand marshal is, I’m not grand and I’m not a marshal, but I sure love this town,” Flowe said. “Mint Hill is a wonderful town, I’ve traveled most of my life and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” This will be the 36th year for the festival. Flowe has been here for all of them. “It’s really come a long way and is now widely attended,” he said. “It’s not only great for the Town of Mint Hill, but also for the surrounding areas. It helps bring some attention to us and brings some people in to see our beautiful Veterans Park.” The Purple Heart recipient is excited to be part of paying homage to the military. “I’ve always been patriotic, I appreciate the freedoms that we have,” he said. “It wasn’t even a question when my country asked me to serve (in Vietnam), I give the glory to God that I came home, He’s the reason I’m here.” He added that he feels the town has done a great job honoring the veterans who live here with things see MARSHAL, Page 2B

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AAA warns heavier travel makes wrecks more likely CHARLOTTE – AAA Carolinas projects an estimated 1,300,000 North Carolinians and 615,000 South Carolinians will travel this Memorial Day weekend (a 3.6% increase from last year), the highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes in 2000. “While gas prices have been up and down across the Carolinas, they are shaping up to be around 15-to-20 cents cheaper than last Memorial Day weekend, so we expect many Carolinians to hit the road to celebrate the long weekend,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. “For those of you getting behind the wheel, please practice safety by obeying traffic safety laws, putting away all distractions and focusing your attention on the road.” North Carolina’s gas price average in 2018 was $2.80, and South Carolina’s was $2.65. As of May 20, North Carolina’s average was $2.62 and South Carolina’s was

By the Numbers: • 1,705,000 Carolinians (close to 1,166,000 North Carolinians and 539,000 South Carolinians) will drive to their destinations, a 3.5% increase from last year. • 139,000 Carolinians (roughly 99,000 North Carolinians and 40,000 South Carolinians) are taking to the skies this Memorial Day, increasing air travel by 4.8%. • 70,800 Carolinians (37,000 North Carolinians and 33,800 South Carolinians), an increase of 3.8% from 2018, will look to other modes of transportation, including cruises, trains and buses.

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Drivers beware: Worst times to hit the road For the 37.6 million Americans traveling by automobile, INRIX, in collaboration with AAA, predicts drivers will experience the greatest amount of congestion on Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, in the late afternoon as commuters leave work early and mix with holiday travelers. INRIX expects travel delays on major roads to be more than

Increased danger on the roads Over the 2018 Memorial Day weekend, there were 3,462 reported crashes in North Carolina, resulting in 17 fatalities and 1,009 reported collisions resulting in eight fatalities in South Carolina. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period when teen traffic deaths historically rise, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. It runs from Memo-

rial Day through Labor Day. Last year, there were 10,609 teen-related collisions resulting in 31 fatalities in North Carolina and 1,008 collisions resulting in 501 injuries and 12 fatalities in South Carolina. Travelers to see relief in lower hotel and car rental costs While road trippers are paying more to fill up their vehicles at the gas pump, some of that additional expense can be made up with lower prices on car rentals and hotels this Memorial Day. According to AAA’s Leisure Travel Index, car rental prices have declined 7% compared with last year, with an average daily rate of $55. Mid-range hotels are between 2% and 3% cheaper this year, with an average nightly rate of $146 and $183, respectively, for AAA Two and Three Diamond Rated properties. Meanwhile, airfares are holding steady compared with last Memorial Day, for an average roundtrip price of $171.

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small-town parade,” Biggers said. “In fact, we have citizens who want to have more than one parade a year. The Mint Hill Madness parade is a big deal to a lot of folks, especially young folks.” Lifelong resident Jerry Flowe will serve as grand marshal of the parade. Flowe is a Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He has attended every Mint Hill Madness event. “Jerry was in Vietnam and he is a fine man, a true patriot and a great citizen,” Biggers said. “He is very active in Veterans Affairs. I think he is an excellent choice to be the grand marshal.” The featured concert on May 25 will be performed by Tuesday’s Gone, which bills itself as the ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd band. The group formed in Raleigh in 2005. The concert starts at 8 p.m. The warm-up concert will be performed by the Gal Friday Band at 4 p.m. May 25. The trio of Melissa York, Ashley Minn and Lauren Wilson offer a combination of Southern gospel, rock, bluegrass and country music. The Mint Hill Fire Works Extravaganza will start at 10 p.m. People are encouraged to arrive early.

like Veterans Park and the Korean War Memorial, and that it continues to do so. He gives credit to Mayor Ted Biggers for making sure the town’s veterans are never forgotten. Flowe has been married for 50 years and has 10 grandchildren. His family has lived in the area since they first settled in America around 1770. They found land near Clear Creek and have been there ever since. “I’ve seen Mint Hill change over the years, and it has always kept it’s small-town feel,” Flowe said. “The people here are genuine.” Flowe said he has loved watching Mint Hill Madness grow over the years, and it’s a great event for families and neighbors to get together and enjoy fellowship.

Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers (center) throws candy to spectators at the 2018 Mint Hill Madness Parade. UCW file photo

The festival is open from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Captain Jim’s Magic Show and Skyler the Stilt Walker will perform at 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

No alcohol and no pets are allowed at Mint Hill Madness. Visit www.minthillmadnessfestival.org for more information about the event.

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• Bojangles, 1325 N. Broome St., Waxhaw – 85.5 Violations include: Food residue was on multi-use pans; green beans, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese and sausage gravy were not hot enough; cut lettuce and sliced cheese weren't cold enough; blanched fries in pan were held too long; bathroom cleaner stored on prep table beside clean multi-use items; and mouse droppings were on pan stored on prep table shelf.

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• Chinatown Buffet, 140 U.S. 74 E. – 94.5 • Jersey Mike's, 6580 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Sub Express, 4303 Old Monroe Road – 96

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Veterans Memorial The Town of Indian Trail celebrates the opening of its Veterans Memorial at Indian Trail Town Hall. 7:45-9 p.m.; 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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Cornhole Mondays The Trail House holds a weekly cornhole tournament with beer specials. 704-776-4655 7-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

131 E. John St. – 98 • Boston Market, 9550 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Char Bar No. 7, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 92 • Deep Sea Seafood Market, 10020 Monroe Road – 99.5 • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 9623 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Papa John's Pizza, 3134 The Plaza – 97 • South 21, 11450 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • The Herban Legend, 131 E. John St. – 96.5 • Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station St. – 96

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• Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato, 2300 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 91.5 • Circle K, 3503 Weddington Road – 91.5 • Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, 2833 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Monroe Country Club Snack Bar, 1680 Pageland Hwy. – 97 • Papa John's, 6701 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Starbucks, 2937 Monroe Way – 97.5

Book Club The book club at the Monroe Library discusses Sarah Smarsh's “Heartland.” 704-283-8184 Noon; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Building Blocks Children, ages 3-5, build with Lincoln Logs, LEGOs and cup in Structured Structures at the Union West Library. 704-821-7475 4:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Republican Women The Sweet Union Republican Women will talk about human trafficking at their next meeting at the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Former N.C. Rep. Bill Brawley and Former N.C. Sen. Tamara Barringer will serve as speakers. 7 p.m.; 903 Skyway Drive, Monroe Book Club The Final Draft Book Club discusses Leigh Bardugo's “Six of Crows” at Southern Range Brewery. 704-289-4049 7 p.m.; 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe

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Manga Club The Union County Public Library's Manga Club convenes for discussion of graphic novels and Japanese culture. The club is for teens. 704-283-8184 4 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Maps & Math Children, ages 4-8, learn about Mount Everest using maps and math at the Monroe Library. 704-283-8184 4:30 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Show & Tell Union West Library holds a show and tell in which adults can share the latest book or TV they've enjoyed. Cookie and coffee will be served. 704-821-7475 5:30-7 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian

May 24 • Evening Muse: Gareth Asher/Jason Adamo; Roshambeaux • House That Rocks: Tyris • Knight Theater: The Fast Lane • Mac’s Speed: Phil Lomac • Machu Picchu: Wanda Lopez • Moochies: Ryan Trotti • Queens South: DJ Matt • Stooges Pub: U-Phonik • Sweet Union: Matt & John • Trail House: Irrashional • Visulite: Coddle Creek w/ The Local Boys • DreamChaser’s: Stella Rising • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Monty Mak • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Mary O’Neill’s: Creekside • Moochies: Taplow; Soaking Wet • Pineville Tavern: Johnny Suspect & Bad Generation • Steady Eddy’s: Jason Brigner • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Stumptown Station: Mark & Brian • Treehouse Vineyards: Local Honey Band • Underground: Gasolina • Unwind Tea: Humbled Ground • Fox & Hound: Karaoke

May 28 • DreamChaser’s: Music Bingo

May 29 • Beantown: Chuck Johnson Duo • Bonefish Grill: LA Acoustics • Evening Muse: Grizzly Goat & The New Rustics • Moochies: Music Bingo • Neighborhood Theater: Mickey Avalon & Dirt Nasty • Trail House: FireByrd • Visulite: Toubab Krewe

May 30 • Belle Grille: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Stephen Day & Alexa Rose • Mac’s Speed: The Prodigal Sons • Neighborhood Theater: Paul Thorn Band & Steve Poltz • Pizza Peel: Music Bingo • Seaboard Brewing: Jeremy Davis

• The Sea Hut, 354 E. Franklin St. – 96

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• Mama's Pizza & Pasta, 15080 Idlewild Road – 99 • Subway, 2935 Weddington-Matthews Road – 96

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• Bojangles, 1325 N. Broome St. – 85.5

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• Papa's Pizza to Go, 13649 Providence Road – 96.5 • PoppySeeds Bagels, 13645 Providence Road – 94.5

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• Harris Teeter deli, 5920 Weddington-Monroe Road – 93.5 • 201 Central, 5939 Weddington-Monroe Road – 99.5 • Chick-fil-A, 6390 Weddington Road – 93

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Bingo Night Adults play bingo for prizes at Union West Library. 704-821-7475 5:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Movie Trivia Growler USA hosts Disney movie trivia. Find tickets on www. eventbrite.com. 704-494-9445 7-9 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Taproom Trivia Sweet Union Brewing hosts Taproom Trivia. 704-628-5211 8-10 p.m.; 13717 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail

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Latin Music Cafe Amaretto performs a Latin music concert at the Marshville Library. 704-624-2828 6:30 p.m.; 414 Hasty St., Marshville

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• Small Bar: Open mic w/Mark and Brian • Trail House: Music Bingo • Underground: Brytiago and Darell • Visulite: Holland Teed

Venues Charlotte • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore; 820 Hamilton St. • Fox & Hound: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road • Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. • Neighborhood Theater: 511 E. 36th St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown: 130 Matthews Station St. • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Bonefish Grill: 10056 E. Independence Blvd. • Kristopher’s: 250 N. Trade St. • Mac’s Speed: 142 E. John St. • Moochies: 1506 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Stooges Pub: 3230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. • Unwind Tea: 333 Main St. Stallings • Small Bar: 4300 Potter Road Waxhaw • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. North Main St. • Mary O’Neill’s: 110 W. North Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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Pike Nurseries shares top herbs for growing, grilling ‘Tis the season to fire up the grill. Harvesting homegrown herbs is an economical, nutritious and delicious way to season meats and veggies all summer long. With Memorial Day just around the corner, the botanical experts at Pike Nurseries are sharing a few favorites plus some simple growing tips to ensure a bountiful backyard herb garden, The pros recommend finding a sunny spot to plant that gets full or afternoon sun. If sun is a challenge, consider planting in moveable containers or bright beds amongst other flowers or veggies. Planting in an amended, nutrient-rich soil is also key for herbs to thrive and establish healthy root systems. If planting in the ground, amend native soil with a 50/50 ratio with Pike Vegetable and Flower Mix. If in a container, use a high-quality potting mix such as Pike Potting and Container Soil. Be sure to water herbs thoroughly right after planting and continue to water on a consistent schedule once established, keeping the soil cool and slightly damp to the touch. Growing herbs is a simple way for beginner gardeners to start playing in the dirt.

Basil: One of the most popular herbs,

basil can easily be planted in a pot with tomatoes or peppers for a “pizza garden” that kids will enjoy. A perennial, it likes consistent moisture and thrives when leaves are harvested to eat in caprese salads, pizza or spaghetti.

Thyme: Another popular perennial,

thyme is a spreading plant and vigorous grower that needs little water and attracts pollinators – thanks to its small purple or pink blooms. The pros recommend planting thyme around stepping stones or spilling out of containers, giving it one to two feet to spread. This fragrant herb adds great flavor to chicken, potatoes or veggies when roasted, marinated or grilled.

Sage: Sage is hardy with a long growing

season and can tolerate partial sun if full sun isn’t available. Typically boasting a pinelike aroma, sage conjures up thoughts of Thanksgiving and comes in several different varieties, including the peppery purple sage and sweet-smelling pineapple sage.

Rosemary: This classic herb originates

from the Mediterranean and therefore prefers dry soil. Be careful not to overwater, as it can be susceptible to mildew if the soil

is too wet or not well-drained. An evergreen herb, rosemary can be used year-round, from holiday tablescapes to meat skewers on the grill in the summer.

Lavender: Similar to rosemary, lavender likes a very dry, well-drained soil and can even be planted together with its aforementioned counterpart. The fragrant, purple flower stalks it produces are great when used in potpourri or even in sorbet or cookies.

Mint: A refreshing herb used in cocktails,

tea and lemonade, mint is a perennial that can tolerate partial sun and light shade. It is a vigorous grower, so be sure to grow it in a container by itself to ensure it won’t overtake other plants. Mint also has several varieties, such as spearmint and peppermint, that vary in levels of menthol. Want to go? Pike Nurseries has locations in Matthews (1016 Devore Lane) and Ballantyne (12630 N. Community House Road) Visit www. pikenursery.com for details.

There are benefits to growing your own herbs regardless of whether you water them in a garden or in containers. Photos courtesy of Pike Nurseries

Best of the Weekly We at the Weekly are excited to announce 2019’s “Best of the Weekly” readers choice awards. This is a chance for our readers to recognize their favorite local businesses. Not only will it honor businesses in our community providing top-tier services, but it also will serve as a resource for new families moving into town.

Animals & Pets

Education

Food & Dining

Best Boarding Service

Best Day Care

Best Bakery

Best Groomer

Best Tutoring Center

Best Barbecue

Best Veterinarian

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Automotive

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Entertainment & Arts Best Community Theater Best Live Music Venue

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Best Sporting Goods Store

Best Landscaping Company

Best Gym

Best General Contractor

Cast your vote online at www.unioncountyweekly.com/best-of-the-weekly

Voting will run through May 31 Fill out this page with your vote and mail it to: Charlotte Media Group PO Box 1104, Matthews, NC 28106

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YARD SALE Large Annual Church Yard Sale (No clothes but lots of everything else!): Saturday, June 1st, 8AM-Noon, St. Michaels Anglican Church, 2211 Margaret Wallace Rd. 28104, 704-5777777.

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MEMORIAL DAY FURNITURE SALE

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Kingsdown bedding sale! Queen size sets starting at $629 • In-home delivery & setup

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goodshomefurnishings.com 11735 Carolina Place Parkway 704.910.4045 Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 7 pm Sunday noon - 6 pm

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Hickory Showroom

Pineville Showroom

Hickory Furniture Mart 828.322.3471 Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Closed Sunday

Months Special Financing available for qualified buyers with $3,500 or more purchase. Call or see store for details. Some items may vary by location.