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AUTOMOTIVE Best Auto Repair: Alling's Auto & Truck Repair Alling's Auto & Truck Repair fixes axles, brakes, electrical systems, engines, transmissions, wheels and other parts to get people safely back on the road. The company is backed by Glenn Alling, who has been in the auto repair business since 1984. 1403 N. Rocky River Road, Monroe Best Auto Dealer: Metro Honda of Union County Metro Honda of Union County can help you find the perfect new Honda vehicle, such as the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Fit, HR-V,

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BEAUTY Best Day Spa: Float Carolina Float Carolina invites people to try a unique spa experience – floating in warm salt water. Relaxing in a flotation tank gives clients an opportunity to leave feeling refreshed thanks to the effects of weightlessness and sensory deprivation 105 Waxhaw Professional Park Drive, Waxhaw

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his week’s edition recognizes winners of our Best of the Weekly readers’ choice awards. Some winners have built a reputation for selling quality products or reliable service. Others have appealed to their clients for votes. Either way, winners have demonstrated how they connect with customers in ways that surpass others in their industries. Congratulations, winners! We launched this year’s contest May 3 by posting ballots in our print and online editions. Readers had until May 31 to vote for their favorites in more than 90 categories, such as Best Bar, Best Barbecue, Best Bank and Best Bookstore. The newsroom tallied thousands of votes. The sales staff alerted companies of their victories. We’ve followed the same process since 2016, but we added a reception this year to recognize winners. We invited winners from all three of our weekly newspapers to a reception June 18 at The Portrait Gallery Restaurant and Bar in Matthews. Winners got

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Best Nail Salon: Belle's Nails & Spa Belle's Nails & Spa has been helping women feel relaxed and confident since 2009. In addition to manicures and pedicures, the company turns nails into a canvas, creating beautiful designs that draw attention and

make a statement. 6571 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Best Stylist: Bonnie Nikopoulos Bonnie Nikopoulos works at Felicity Beauty Boutique. She received training at Empire Beauty School and Carmen & Carmen, but it's her people skills that help her deliver the look that customers are looking for. 604 Indian Trail Road S., Indian Trail

Youth take part in a rope rescue exercise during Camp 1872, a summer camp offered by Monroe Fire Department. Paul Nielsen/UCW photo

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to network, sample some food and drink, and receive plaques detailing the achievement. It wasn’t until Publisher Adrian Garson recognized each winner in attendance with a plaque that the whole Best of the Weekly concept finally felt real to me. I’m already

excited to get started planning next year’s campaign. I realize the instant people learn of the winners, I’ll get email from people mad because they didn’t win an award. They’ll say it’s not fair or that they wished they would have known about the Best of the Weekly. The only response I can say to that is that I wish they read or paid attention to our publications. Again, congratulations to the winners!

EDUCATION Best Day Care: Stepping Stones Preschool Stepping Stones Preschool is a ministry of Five Stones Church. Staff works with children until they reach kindergarten. Children grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually, according to its website. 1121 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw Best Private School: Metrolina Christian Academy Metrolina Christian Academy celebrated its 20th graduating class last month. More than 1,300 students attend the academy, which opened in 1992 as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Indian Trail. It's the second largest Christian school in the state. 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail Best Tutoring Center: Huntington Learning Center-Weddington Jewel Wiesinger directs Huntington Learning Center-Weddington, which works with children, ages 5 to 17. The center offers tutoring in core subjects, like math, reading,

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Best Groomer: Audrey Randazzo Audrey Randazzo works as the groomer at Charlotte Kennels, which won Best Boarding Service. Grooming at Charlotte Kennels involves more than a drip in the tub. Grooming includes cleaning of the ears, cutting of the nails, trimming the hair between food pads and expressing the anal glands. 5000 Sardis Drive, Indian Trail Best Dog Trainer: Queen City K9 Services Ted Vande Woude has trained dogs for the military and police, in addition to pet owners. His company, which has been around since 1999, can teach dogs how to be obedient and protect owners. 1903 N.C. 218 W., Indian Trail

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ENTERTAINMENT &ARTS Best Community Theater: Union County Playmakers The Union County Playmakers have worked to engage the arts community and entertain audiences since forming in 2013. The organization brought productions, such as “Foxfire,” “Willy Wonka Jr.” and “Mothers and Sons” to Monroe Crossing Mall in 2019. 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe Best Live Music Venue: The Trail House The Trail House welcomes local and regional musical acts Fridays and Saturdays to its stage or patio. Upcoming performances include Jettison Five and Wreckless (June 28), Static Pool (June 29), PiGs (July 5) and Groove Machine (July 6). Decarlo, Delta Fire, Hipshack and Jade Moore and have also performed. 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Best Local Museum: Museum of the Waxhaws The Museum of the Waxhaws brings history to life with permanent

exhibits, such as the Secrest Homestead, Heritage Garden and Nesbit Smokehouse, as well as events like Pirate Day (Aug. 24), Haunted Walking Tour (Oct. 26), Gettysburg Address (Nov. 9) and Colonial Tavern Night (Nov. 16). 8215 Waxhaw Hwy., Waxhaw Best Art Gallery: 47K Marketplace Matt and Kay Klaren opened 47K Marketplace in 2017. While not a traditional art gallery, the boutique displays the work of dozens of artisans, Becky Torres Quill Art, Kitty Hardee Fine Art, Rewined Candles, Solmate Socks and Toss N Turn Pottery. 308 W. Windsor St., Monroe

Above: History enthusiasts take in the scenery at permanent exhibits at the Museum of the Waxhaws. Left: Kay Klaren and daughter Kacie stand with their dog, Camden, outside their store, 47K, in June 2017. UCW file photos

Best Historical Site: Union County Courthouse The Union County Historic Courthouse dates back to 1886. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. County commissioners designed the courthouse as a museum in 2015 due to the artifacts kept inside the Union County Heritage Room. 300 N. Main St., Monroe

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Page 4A • Union County Weekly • June 28, 2019 Best Bar: The Trail House If its elevated food menu and craft beer aren't enough to get you in the door, there's plenty to do with cornhole tournaments on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays, music bingo on Thursdays and live music on the weekends. 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Best Coffee Shop: Wise & Shine Coffee + Tea Wise & Shine Coffee + Tea operates a camper on the weekends at the Wise Acres Organic Farm, where visitors can enjoy coffee, tea and other treats, such as the Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Slush and Sweet Tea Slush. The camper is closed for summer and will reopen for fall come September. 4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail

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Best Brewery: Sweet Union Brewing The father-and-son team of Tom and Travis Caudle launched Sweet Union Brewing with a passion for brewing. It's fun to order beers like the Automatic Bazooty, Astro Pterodactyl and the Little Lucille. The brewery is a great place to catch live music on Friday or Saturday nights or play trivia on Thursdays. 13717 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail

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HEALTH Best Doctor: Dr. E. Kelly Anderson Dr. E. Kelly Anderson owns Anderson Family Medicine. She attended medical school at Yale University and did her residency at CMC-Union in Monroe. 1301 Dove St., Monroe

Best Assisted Living: Waltonwood Providence Waltonwood Providence ensures the older adults in its assisted living program feel independent while in an environment thanks in part to a 24-hour emergency call system. Seniors also get meals prepared by chefs, housekeeping and daily activities. 11945 Providence Road, Charlotte Best Chiropractor: Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab Since Dr. Kyle Jones opened Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab in 2010, his chiropractors (Emily Gilbert, Juan Gloria and Matthew Budavich) and office staff have worked not only to reduce pain, but also build a stronger community. They've supported Toys for Tots, Waxhaw Police Department, Waxhaw Elementary School and community events. 105 Waxhaw Professional Park Drive, Waxhaw

Best Dentist: Pleasant Plains Dental Pleasant Plains Dental provides general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, as well as options to better align smiles. The office is kid-friendly with a play area and video games in the lobby. It's also contributes to the community via donation drives and promoting fundraisers. 5850 W. U.S. 74, Indian Trail Best Dermatologist: Dermatology Care of Charlotte Dermatology Care of Charlotte provides cosmetic procedures, such as Botox, wrinkle fillers, laser hair removal and laser treatment for spots or acne. Staff can also take care of medical conditions and surgical procedures, such as removal of skin cancer, cysts and moles. 6040 W. U.S. 74, Indian Trail Best Eye Care Provider: Aycock Eye Associates It's exciting times for Aycock Eye Associates, a family-owned eye care provider that dates back to 1944. The company will close July 18 to move into a new office at 808 Circle Drive in Monroe beginning July 25. The optometrist sells frames for glasses. 120 E. Phifer St., Monroe see HEALTH, Page 6A

Dr. Kyle Jones says his staff at Carolina Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab works to build relationships with patients. No one is a number when they walk into the Waxhaw office. Photo courtesy of Carolina Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab

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WAXHAW – When Dr. Kyle Jones opened Carolinas Chiropractic & Spinal Rehab more than 10 years ago he was told to be good to Waxhaw and Waxhaw would be good to him. “We’re doing our best,” Jones said. Outside of work, Jones and his Carolinas Chiropractic & Spinal Rehab staff are heavily invested in charitable work and in giving back to the community by supporting local schools, organizations and sports teams. That’s the way they run their office on the inside, too. The front desk specialists will walk patients step by step through what their treatment plan looks like, when they will be seen again and what finan-

cial requirements are expected. Once a patient is ready to start a treatment plan, Jones and his team will take them through what they expect to get out of his their treatment, what the Carolinas Chiropractic & Spinal Rehab team expects to happen and when a realistic timetable for that to occur would be. “Our office prides itself on treating every patient like a family member,” Jones said. “Our office is staffed with passionate individuals that truly care about the well being of our patients. In a healthcare arena where patients feel like a number, we have made it our priority to create a personal relationship with them.” Chiropractic physician Emily Gilbert is a great example. Gilbert saw the benefits of regular

chiropractic visits during her own two pregnancies. She now specializes in the care of expecting mothers and children, whose bodies are undergoing major changes in the early development years. So whatever is ailing you or your children, let Jones and his staff show you the customer service that has now won them three Best of the Weekly Awards. “Our practice is extremely focused on customer service because without them, we don't have a practice,” Jones said. “We go out of our way to communicate with them. “We want to help them with their healthcare needs for their lifetime and in order to have that opportunity, we have to build their trust. After 10 years in service, we have built quite the family of patients.” If new to chiropractic care or already a patient of Carolinas Chiropractic & Spinal Rehab, give them a call at 704243-1010 or schedule online at https:// www.carolinaschiropractic.com.

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SPORTS&FITNESS Best Dance Studio: Ja'Makin Me Dance Fitness Studio Ja'Makin Me Dance is not a dance studio, but a fitness center with classes involving dance and zumba, an aerobic style inspired by dance. So get loose, have some fun and build a healthier, more active lifestyle. 1101 Technology Drive, Indian Trail Best Golf Course: Firethorne Country Club Tom Jackson designed the 18-hole course at Firethorne Country Club. Golfers can take in the natural beauty of course's surroundings while

learning from PGA pros or playing in leagues or tournaments. 1108 Firethorne Club Drive, Marvin Best Park: Crooked Creek Park There's a lot to enjoy at Crooked Creek Park, such as baseball, softball, disc golf, the ADA-compliant playground and splash pad. The Town of Indian Trail also hosts several festivals at the park. 5900 Oakwood Lane Indian Trail Best Sporting Goods Store: M.A.Zing Dancewear People come from miles away to

buy the company's dance shoes and clothing. Pointe shoes are popular. So are leotards, halter tops, leggings and briefs. Service is important. Owner Kerry Thomas recognizes returning customers. 101 N. Main St., Monroe Best Gym: Ja'Makin Me Dance Fitness Studio Who says fitness has to be an excruciating ordeal? Jatrine Bentsi-Enchill opened Ja'Makin Me Dance in 2011to help make it fun. Her instructors lead classes based on dance, zumba, barre, pilates, yoga and aerial meditation. 1101 Technology Drive, Indian Trail

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Best Hospital: Atrium Health Union Having a hospital nearby is a huge benefit to the community. Not only does Atrium Health Union operate a 175-bed hospital, as well as centers for behavioral health, cancer treatment and surgery, in Monroe, but it's partnered with Union County Public Schools to create a Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School. 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe Best Massage Therapy: Monroe Massage & Yoga Therapeutic, sports, prenatal and chair massages can be enhanced with CBD oil, aromatherapy and warm coconut oil for small fees. Monroe Massage & Yoga also stands out for its corporate chair massage program that brings relaxation to the workplace. 204 E. Franklin St., Monroe

Above: Firethorne Country Club’s picturesque scenery makes it a great place to play golf or get married. Photo courtesy of Firethorne Country Club Below left: Kerry Thomas, owner of M.A.Zing Dancewear in Monroe, helps dancers find the perfect ballet shoes and gear. UCW file photo Below right: A child takes a ride on the zipline at Crooked Creek Park. Photo courtesy of Indian Trail

Best Pediatrician: Levine Children's Union Pediatrics Dating back to 1992, Atrium Health Levine Children's Union Pediatrics oversees children's development from birth to adulthood. Everything from newborn care, immunizations, physicals, flu shots, screenings, nutrition and illnesses can be addressed here. 1653 Campus Park Drive, Monroe Best Urgent Care: Carolinas HealthCare Urgent Care - Union West Atrium Health relies on urgent cares throughout the region to relax demand in its emergency rooms. Atrium Health's website shows the wait times at each of its clinics. The Union Wests clinic operates 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 6030 W. U.S. 74, Indian Trail Best Weight Loss Facility: Dr. Scott's Center for Restorative Health Dr. Scott Shapiro opened Dr. Scott's Center for Restorative Health to help people with overall wellness, medical weight loss and age management. In terms of weight loss, patients receive an individualized plan that includes counseling from a physician and dietitian. 6640 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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SHOPPING Best Bookstore: The Book Lady Love going into bookstores but hate that nagging feeling that you're entering a sterile, corporate environment? Try The Book Lady, an independent bookstore with tons of books to explore. The shop occasionally welcomes authors for meet-andgreets. 3513 W. U.S. 74, Monroe Best Bridal Salon: Simpson's Bridal & Formal Simpson's is the place to go for your bridal and bridesmaid gowns, as well as tuxedos. In recent months, the boutique has hosted trunk shows featuring the latest fashions from Allure Bridals, Mon Cheri and Morilee by Madeline Gardner. It even launched its own private label, Dallas Taylor. 138 S. Main St., Monroe Best Children's Store: Kid's Korner Kid's Korner is a consignment boutique with fashion for children, juniors and women with maternity clothes, too. Occasionally, Kid's Korner prices its entire store inventory at 50% off. 200 N. Main St., Monroe Best Cigar Store: The Cigar Shop The Cigar Shop is the place to go to buy hard-to-find and high-quality cigars, but you don't have to be an aficionado to have a good time. The Cigar Shop is in the process of opening a premium cigar shop and lounge in Indian Trail. 2561 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe Best Home Decor: Southern Marketplace Southern Marketplace is a great place to find what the store describes as “shabby chic furniture.” The shop posts photos of its latest finds and offers suggestions for how it could be incorporated into the home. 5811 W. U.S. 74, Indian Trail Best Jewelry Store: Silver Lining Shellee Comer once sold jewelry out of her car. Silver Lining has evolved over the years to include jewelry, apparel and other finds. Customers can shop online or at the store

to find trending jewelry. 109 N. Hayne St., Monroe Best Mattress Store: The Original Mattress Factory The Original Mattress Factory conveys value to customers. Because the brand makes its own mattresses, customers aren't hit with hidden fees from a middle man. Therefore, clients can sleep at night not only from a comfortable mattress, but also because they weren't swindled. 2929 Monroe Way, Monroe Best Music Store: Jampac Records There's something lost when you order a track off an online music service. Nothing beats discovering a cool album at the music store. Jampac Records has been on the scene since 1986. It's a great place to discover vinyl records, 45s, cassette tapes and CDs. 111 S. Main St., Monroe

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Best Consignment Store: I'll Second That Resale & Consignment I'll Second That Resale & Consignment has lots of awesome finds, ranging from art to furniture. The store also pitches in for good causes, holding a donation drive to benefit Common Heart's food pantry. 2016 Younts Road, Indian Trail Best Toy Store: Target Target is a one-stop shop for families. Children love it, because they can find Marvel, Star Wars and WWE action figures and L.O.L. Surprise! and Disney Princess dolls. It's also a magical place where you can find all sorts of unicorn toys. 6350 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel Best Women’s Boutique: Pearls Boutique and Resale Shop House of Pearls, a Christian home for women, raises money for the program through the Pearls Boutique and Resale Shop. Women can take pride in the fact that their purchases help the women at House of Pearls get back on their feet. 6601 E. Marshville Blvd., Marshville

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FOOD&DINING Best Bakery: Nothing Bundt Cakes Betsy Lamb owns the Nothing Bundt Cakes shop in Waxhaw, which serves up flavored cakes accentuated with cream cheese. Flavors include carrot, chocolate chip, confetti, lemon, marble, pecan praline, red velvet, vanilla and white chocolate raspberry. 9704 Rea Road, Waxhaw

Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill continued its tradition of winning multiple Best of the Weekly awards. UCW file photos

Best Lunch Spot : Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill opens at 11 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, giving customers an opportunity for some early bowling and a nice lunch. Get a burger, hot dog, chicken wrap, chicken tenders or some snackers. 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe Best Food Truck: Jon G’s BBQ If you’ve been to the Southern Range Brewing on a Saturday or been to the bar’s Trivia & Tacos nights, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jon G’s BBQ, a food truck run by Garren and Kelly Kirkman. They specialize in Texas-style barbecue. 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe Best Asian Food: Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant serves dozens of dishes, including multiple chicken, pork and beef meals, in a clean environment. 221 E. Franklin St., Monroe Best Barbecue: The Smoke Pit The Smoke Pit serves mouth-watering entrees like smoked pulled pork, Texas brisket, BBQ pulled chicken and smoked Cajun turkey along with sides such as mac and cheese, fried okra and deviled egg potato salad. The restaurant offers low-cost handheld sandwiches for lunch. 1507 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe Best Caterer: Kate Clyde’s Katheryn Eason Davis launched Kate Clyde’s Catered Creations after giving birth in 1997, naming the venture after her great-grandmother. Its bread and butter is the pulled pork barbecue, which has won more than 130 awards. She can also whip up casual and elegant foods for weddings, corporate events and other social gatherings. 124 E. Main St., Marshville Best Breakfast: Stacks The motto at Stacks Kitchen’s is “good food & plenty of it.” The Waxhaw diner boasts a breakfast menu loaded with eggs bendict, skillets, omelets, French toast, pancakes, waffles and sandwiches. Gobble ‘em up from 6 a.m to 3 p.m. Grits, livermush and corned beef hash are available, too. 1315 N. Broome St. Waxhaw Best Date Night: Stone Table Stone Table's locally sourced and creatively cultivated dishes are pushing the boundaries of Union County's culinary scene, creating food you and your date are sure to share and rave about on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 101 W. Franklin St., Monroe Best Wings: Fox's Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill Fox's Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill serves wings with BBQ, buffalo, dry rub fire, garlic parmesan, honey mustard, hot honey, lemon pepper, mango habanero and teriyaki. Be sure to wash your hands after you return from bowling, because you'll be licking your fingers. 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe Best Ice Cream: Waxhaw Creamery Waxhaw Creamery is where people go to find ice cream and Italian ices. The creamery gets creative with its flavors, offering candy corn and maple bacon in the fall and candy cane, eggnog and cranberry during the holidays. 109 E. N. Main St., Waxhaw Best Italian: Olive Garden Romance doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Olive Garden keeps Italian eating affordable with campaigns like “Buy One Take One” and endless soup or salad and breadsticks. New items are also hitting the menu, including Spicy Alfredo Chicken, Chicken Alfredo Pizza Fritta and Creamy Mushroom Ravioli. 2983 Monroe Way, Monroe

Best Burger Joint: Duke’s Grill Duke’s Grill is known for two things – fantastic burgers and it’s “no cell phone” policy. The restaurant, which dates back to 1951, was included in an MSN.com featured titled, “The best burger in every state” in 2015. 1114 Concord Ave., Monroe Best Mexican: La Unica La Unica is known for its great service and authentic Mexican dishes like Arroz Con Pollo, Carne Asada and Pollo Fundido. The menu includes breakfast and vegetarian options, as well as lunch specials. 4305 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Best Pizzeria: Pepperoni's Pizza Pepperoni's Pizza serves up pies that are 10, 14, 16 and 20 inches. “The Beast” measuring 30 inches, comes with three toppings for $27.99. Other pizzas include The Godfather, Lotza Meat, Veggie, White, BBQ, Hawaiian and Quarto Formaggio. 6203 S. Rocky River Road, Monroe

Above: Betsy Lamb (right) owns the award-winning Nothing Bundt Cakes on Rea Road. The shop won Best Bakery and Best Cupcake.

Best Service: Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill There’s a lot of moving parts to oversee at a place like Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar & Grill. There’s the food, the drinks and the bowling, but the staff brings it all together, giving guests a great experience with friends, family and significant others. 1901 Skyway Drive, Monroe

Left: The Western Omelette and hash browns are two of a menu full of reasons why Stacks won Best Breakfast. Justin Vick/ UCW photos

Best Cupcake: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes serves 8- and 10inch bundt cakes, as well as the cupcake equivalent, which are dubbed “bundtlets.” The Waxhaw shop sells the cream cheesetopped cakes individually for $4.25 or by the dozen for $45. 9704 Rea Road, Waxhaw Best Seafood: Mac's Fish & Chicken Mac's Fish & Chicken celebrated its 11th anniversary on June 20. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays (with later hours on Friday). Dinner is available on Fridays and Saturdays. 2399 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe Best Steakhouse: Logan's Roadhouse Logan's Roadhouse serves up choice cuts of steak, ranging from the $11.49 chopped sirloin steak to the $22.99 porterhouse. Add some character to the steak with dishes like Onion Brewski Sirloin, topped with beerbraised onions, or the Teriyaki Club Steak,

marinated in a teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, and spices. 2336 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe Best Sushi: Red Bowl Asian Bistro Red Bowl has it all, a traditional restaurant, cocktail lounge, stir-fry bar and sushi

bar. Try one of a dozen specialty dishes, including Dragon & Phoenix with jumbo shrimp with chili sauce and light battered chicken cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce. 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe see DINING, Page 2B

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Best Sandwich Shop: Jefferson Street Deli Chef Curtis Wriggle has elevated the sandwich with his Jefferson Street Deli concept. Try the Route 74, with roast beef, jalapeno jack, avocado, red onion and sriracha mayo on ciabatta or the I-485 with chicken salad, Swiss, lettuce and tomato on 9-grain bread. 107 E. Jefferson St., Monroe Left: Kelly Kirkman accepts the award for Best Food Truck on behalf of Jon G’s BBQ. Charisma Howard/A Brew & You

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Best Real Estate Company: Keller Williams Realty-Union Part of Keller Williams’ success has been a result of investments made in real estate technology. But it’s also rooted in striving for win-wins with customers when it comes to buying and selling homes. Keller Williams has an office that serves communities in Union County. 6555 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Best Custom Home Builder: Arthur Rutenberg Homes Arthur Rutenberg Homes is building in several communities in the Charlotte region, including Belle Grove and The Club at Longview. The company strives to deliver unique floor plan and elevation designs with further customization in its design studio. Charlotte (727-536-5900) Best Attorney: Miles Helms/The Helms Law Firm Miles Helms operates The Helms Law Firm PLLC, which has offices in Charlotte and Monroe. The firm can help with criminal, civil, traffic, personal injury and family law issues, according to its website. 101 S. Main St., Monroe

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Best Florist: JoAnn’s Flowers & Gifts Need flowers to convey love, sympathy or gratitude? JoAnn’s Flowers & Gifts can put together traditional or contemporary arrangements for weddings, funerals and special occasions. The shop offers delivery to several area hospitals and funeral homes. The shop opened in 2005. 121 Liberty Lane, Indian Trail Best Funeral Home: Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services Opening in 1998, Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services has expanded to three locations: Ballantyne, Indian Trail and Wed-

dington/Matthews. They can help with funeral planning or unexpected loss of a loved one. Various locations Best Dry Cleaner: New Town Dry Cleaners New Town Dry Cleaners is located within New Town Market shopping center, a 23,000-square-foot shopping center that is also home to Passionate Paws Animal Hospital, Three Leaf Orthodontics and The Goddard School. 1526 Providence Road S., Waxhaw Best Real Estate Agent: Robin Mann/Keller Williams Robin Mann is affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. She can help homebuyers look for property in North and South Carolina. 6555 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Best Bank: First Citizens Bank In recent months, First Citizens Bank has been expanding its reach in the Carolinas with mergers with First South Bancorp, Entegra Financial and Biscaynne Bancshares. Locally, residents can find branches in Indian Trail and Monroe. Various locations see PROFESSIONAL, Page 3B

Left: Realtor Robin Mann is active in the community. Here she is at the Union County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo. UCW file photo

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Best Insurance Agent: Jamie Griffin Jamie Griffin works as an agent with the North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Group, which bills itself as the largest domestic property and casualty insurance company in the state. 1907 Concord Ave., Monroe Best Photographer: Mnemosyne Studio Ray Evans and Christy Miller formed Mnemosyne Studio, a contemporary portrait studio that organizes magazine-style photo shoots with different framing and presentation options. The duo offers a consultation and relaxes their photo subjects for the shoot. 133 N. Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Best Cleaning Service: True Blue Window Cleaning Jordan Roose started True Blue Window Cleaning in 2006 while enrolled in the Southern Evangelical Bible College and Seminary. After graduating, he’s built a solid reputation for his business, which specializes in window, gutter and fixture cleaning. 3216 Lancaster Hwy., Monroe

HOME IMPROVEMENT Best Landscaping Company: True Craft Lawn & Landscaping Michael Smith, who has more than 20 years of horticulture experience, owns True Craft Lawn & Landscaping. Smith is local, too, having graduated from Sun Valley High School and UNC Charlotte. Waxhaw (704-668-1315) Best Pest Control: Carolina Pest-Monroe David Dodd III serves as CEO of the company his grandfather started in 1939. This family has figured out how to keep the ants, bedbugs, cockroaches, fleas, rodents, spiders, ticks and wildlife away. Customers have the option of Eco-friendly pest control service. 1410 Concord Ave., Monroe Best General Contractor: Diamond Builders of America Diamond Builders of America has been remodeling homes since 1985. You can book them to do home additions, bathroom and kitchen remodeling and general renovations. The website has before and after photos, as well as photos and ideas of kitchen, bathroom and home remodels. Matthews (704-443-1000) Best Flooring Store: Outlook Flooring Putting in new carpet or flooring doesn’t have to be costly trial and error. Outlook

Above: Ray Evans & Christy Miller, of Mnemosyne Studio, are usually behind the camera. They won Best Photographer. Charisma Howard/A Brew & You

Flooring provides free estimates. Customers can also get a design consultation from a professional. Its website is loaded with creative ideas and advice. 2340 Concord Hwy., Monroe Best Heating and Cooling Service: Marty Williams & Son A/C & Appliance Marty Williams has been repairing air conditioners and appliances for 30-plus years. He began working with his son in 2013. Marty Williams & Son A/C & Appliance can fix air conditioners, heating, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and other appliances. Union County (980-328-4617) Best Plumber: FATman Plumbing Pro The name alone is going to get your attention. FATman serves as an acronym for “Faucet and Toilet.” The company can fix those clogs, slow drains and leaky pipes, in addition to installing or repairing garbage disposals, water heaters and dishwashers. Waxhaw (704-256-1400) Best Interior Design: Southern Style Designs Marcie Padgett runs an interior design firm, “Marcie Padgett Designs” and a home décor and gift shop, Southern Style. Southern Style celebrated its fifth anniversary in

Outlook Flooring can change the dynamic of a room or even a home with its staff’s expertise and flooring options. Photo courtesy of Outlook Flooring

October and recently had the country trio Gal Friday Band perform on its lawn. 2416 Providence Road S., Waxhaw Best Hardware Store: Indian Trail Hardware Readers bypassed those big-box hardware stores to recognize Indian Trail Hardware, which dates back to 1984. Whether you're looking for an angle, bar or rod, fasteners, hinges, padlocks, springs or wire tools, there's a very good chance this store has it. 205 Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

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Union County Weekly • June 28, 2019 • Page 5B

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within the system without any scrutiny,” Howard says. “This conditioning creates a mental default mode and change is resisted.” But you can get beyond the status quo and the resistance, she says, by asking yourself and/or your team three questions: 1) What if we … ? 2) What would it take …? 3) How can we …? • Office politics – i.e., drama. “Drama drains energy faster than anything else,” Howard says. “It’s what most people in the workplace complain about. Progress toward solutions starts with your own drama self-check. Ask yourself these questions: Do you compromise to avoid conflict and feel resentful? Do you use intimidation to get your way? Are you impatient when things don’t go your way? Do you take feedback as a personal attack? Do you feel your opinions don’t matter? Then what will you do differently to extricate yourself from drama, or to develop boundaries with those who engage in it?” “Work has become a major stressor for people,” Howard says. “Making progress is a major motivator for most, but chronic distraction dulls momentum and demands a new approach for one to move forward.” About Cynthia Howard Cynthia Howard (www. eileadership.org) is an executive coach, performance expert and the author of “The Resilient Leader, Mindset Makeover: Uncover the Elephant in the Room.” She holds a PhD in human development and in the past 20-plus years she has coached thousands of professionals, leaders and executives toward mindset mastery and consistent success.

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The project will add one express lane in each direction on I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 74 (Independence Boulevard), providing travel time reliability and improving traffic flows on this critical transportation corridor. This project will also add one general purpose lane in each direction between Rea Road and Providence Road, and a new interchange at Weddington Road. In coordination with other projects in south/southeastern Mecklenburg County, this project would serve as part of a larger network of express lanes offering drivers the option of more reliable travel times. Updated information regarding noise walls will be available at another public meeting later this year. Representatives from the design and construction team will be available in an informal, open house-style setting to provide information and answer questions regarding upcoming construction. Citizens may attend at any time between noon and 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentation. Project maps and other information can be found online at: www.ncdot.gov/projects/i-485-express-lanes. For more information, contact Carly Olexik, of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority at caolexik@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-2671. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this public open house. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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