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WESLEY CHAPEL – Wesley Chapel has been encouraging neighboring towns and villages to urge county commissioners to maintain low-density zoning around municipalities. Developers have been targeting sites just outside of Wesley Chapel's borders with housing projects at a higher density than the village allows. Rezoning decisions in unincorporated areas are approved by county commissioners.
The Wesley Chapel Village Council passed a resolution on July 8 calling on county commissioners to maintain R-40 zoning around its borders. R-40 zoning requires minimum lot sizes of 40,000 square feet with at least a 40-foot setback from the street. “The Village of Wesley Chapel recognizes that a large majority of citizens in Wesley Chapel and in neighboring areas are not in favor of high-density development and wish to preserve the current standard of living and not become urbanized,” according to the resolution.
The resolution also notes that high-density development puts a burden on infrastructure by allowing growth to outpace improvements. Wesley Chapel Mayor Brad Horvath noted during the meeting that when the N.C. Department of Transportation evaluates road projects, they consider current land use and zoning. But when a town or the county rezones an area to allow smaller lot sizes, such as 8,000 square feet as opposed to 40,000, “they blow that whole thing see ZONING, Page 4A
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MONROE – Union County has named its first industrial park, an indicator that economic development officials are ready to market the space. Commissioners considered naming it Union County Industrial Park and Piedmont Innovation Park, opting for the latter option. Chris Platé, executive director for Monroe-Union County Economic Development, said the name is a key way to differentiate an industrial park from others in the region. Platé said the park's first tenant, ATI Specialty Materials, offers innovation in everything they do. “I would hope that a county as progressive and as positive as Union County would have an industrial park that matched that,” Commissioner Jerry Simpson said Aug. 5 as he declared his support for Piedmont Innovation Park. Other commissioners followed suit, voting for the name. The 330-acre industrial park gives Monroe-Union County Economic Development product to sell. The City of Monroe also purchased 155 acres for its third industrial park earlier in the fiscal year. Economic developers have also targeted Waxhaw for a “virtual building,” which would expedite the permitting process for incoming companies. see INNOVATION, Page 3A
After six years, Romanow leaving Stallings council ‘I want you to carry on as we have done to date’ by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
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STALLINGS – Deborah Romanow told colleagues on the Stallings Town Council on Aug. 12 that she will resign from the board upon the sale of her home. Romanow has served as District 6 representative on the council since 2013. Prior to that, she served on the Stallings Planning Board for 12 years. “I often told family and friends that this is my fun job, because it brought me so much satisfaction and happiness,” she told the council. Outside of politics, Romanow has
served more than 30 years as a teacher. She taught at Hemby Bridge Elementary in 2018-19, serving on the school improvement team. Romanow gave some parting advice to her colleagues. “I want you to carry on as we have done to date,” she said. “Fight the good fight when necessary and compromise when you can. Don't ever violate your conscious or your morals. I take with me many happy memories that include lots of hours of hard work to make the town of Stallings a better and great place to live.” see ROMANOW, Page 3A
Deborah Romanow, as well as David Scholl and Wyatt Dunn, break ground on the new town hall and public works building. UCW file photo
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Hunter Adcock, 21, of Indian Trail is headed to the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race on Aug. 17 at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he will attend a race and meet NASCAR commentators. Adcock lives with cerebral palsy and a mild intellectual disability, but his ambition in life is to become a sports broadcaster or radio host. The experience has been coordinated and planned by Dream On 3 (DO3), a Charlotte-based nonprofit that makes sports dreams come true for children with life-altering conditions. Adcock’s dream will be the 100th for the organization. Photo courtesy of Dream On3
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MONROE – Engineering News-Record Southeast named the ongoing expansion of the reservoir at the Catawba River Water Treatment Plant as best water/environment project. The plant, located in Van Wyck, S.C., supplies clean, treated water to Union and Lancaster counties. The reservoir will hold one billion gallons of raw water. It will encompass 92 acres and incorporate a 66 million-gallon-per-day raw water pump station to feed the treatment facility. The reservoir will provide a constant supply of raw water to the plant when water quality conditions in the river may make treatment difficult. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall.
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INDIAN TRAIL – Lions Clubs from Waxhaw and Indian Trail performed a free vision screening for 61 children 8 years and younger on Aug. 4 at the Union County Back to School Bash at Carolina Courts. Nine Lions from Lancaster and Union County participated. The screening is done under the Lions KidSight program using a PlusOptix system following American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology guidelines. The device detects eye conditions in five seconds. Clubs will hold a KidSight Screening at Waxhaw Back to School Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at Waxhaw Elementary School, as well as a free vision and hearing screening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Waxhaw Food Lion parking lot. Call Becky Landon at 704 258-5145 for details.
ReUnion Chorus connects music, memories WINGATE – The Council on Aging in Union County and Wingate University Department of Music are forming a chorus for people with memory loss and their caregivers. If you have been diagnosed or caring for someone with memory loss, relish in the beauty of the brain’s ability to recall beats and lyrics to songs we know and love. Practices are set to start at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. beginning Sept. 22, at Wingate University's Recital Hall, 220 N. Camden Road. Registration is free and required for seniors planning to participate. Call the Council on Aging at 704-292-1797 to register.
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MORGANTON – A pair of Union County golfers topped leader boards for their age groups at the Tarheel Youth Golf Association Dan Dobson Junior on Aug. 6 at Mimosa Hills Country Club. Landon Helms, of Monroe, won the 11 and Under front 9 only flight with a score of 39. Landon defeated three other competitors. Landon Morse, of Indian Trail, scored a 71 to win the Boys' 12-13 flight. He overcame eight competitors. Jack Wieler, of Waxhaw, placed fifth with a 78 in the Boys' 14-15 flight. Brandon Neshat, of Monroe, tied for 16th with a 90 in the Boys' 16-18 flight.
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Blue Door Benefit supports Boys & Girls Clubs MONROE – The Blue Door Benefit will include live music and inspiration from recording artist Damien Horne to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County. The event, which also has a silent auction, starts at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at The Bottle Factory,
304 W Franklin St. Tickets are available for $50 on Facebook or EventBrite. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte operates two clubs in Union County: Community Church of Monroe and East Union Middle School in Marshville. They are designed to help students become caring, productive citizens. Programs include homework help, character and leadership, healthy lifestyles, sports and the arts.
Grants available for nonprofits MONROE – The Union County Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2019 grant program. Priority will be given to requests for projects and programs that support broad charitable purposes, training for Union County public school teachers and the mentally disadvantaged or physically handicapped as a result of visual or hearing impairments. Applicants must be eligible organizations, including nonprofits, congregations, governmental or educational institutions serving Union County residents. In 2018, the Union County Community Foundation awarded over $96,000 in grant funding to 25 organizations in the community. Grant awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000. Grant seekers are invited to visit https:// fftcgrants.communityforce.com and search for the Union County Community Foundation to access the application. Completed applications must be submitted online by noon Aug. 16. Contact Katie Russell with further questions about the application process at 704-9734559 or krussell@fftc.org.
Hornet’s Nest Republican Men’s Club attracts regional leaders MARVIN – The newly formed Hornet’s Nest Republican Men’s Club will work alongside the North Carolina Republican Party and its affiliates, including MeckGOP and UnionGOP, to push candidates to victory. “Our mission is simple,” said Dan Barry, inaugural president. “We aim to recruit, develop, support and elect conservative Republicans to public office.” Barry is the immediate past chairman of the Union County Republican Party. He serves on the Union County, 9th District, and NCGOP executive committees. He also serves as vice-chairman of the NCGOP Plan of Organization Committee. The inaugural leadership group consists of GOP leaders from across the region, including Matthew Ridenhour, Sean Strain, Kevin Abplanalp, John Powell and Ken May. They are joined by a team from Union County, including David Willis, Mike Hicks, Bob Wilberger, Stewart Taylor and Steve Huff. “I’m excited to see the formation of a Republican men’s club that will encompass Union County, Mecklenburg County and the region as we head into the critical 2020 election cycle,” said John Steward, 9th District chairman of NCGOP. “Republican men’s clubs are a critical part of the Republican Party’s efforts to continue the ‘Carolina Comeback’ and the re-election of President Trump.” The club will meet quarterly with its initial meeting set for 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Firethorne Country Club. GOP strategist Paul Shumaker will serve as the keynote speaker. Visit https://hornets-nest-rmc.com/ for details.
Early voting for District 9 election begins Aug. 21 MONROE – One-stop early voting for the Sept. 10 U.S. Congressional District 9 General Election spans Aug. 21 to Sept. 6 at four locations in Union County. The four early voting sites are the Monroe Library branch (316-A Windsor St.), Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (315 Waxhaw Indian Trail Road), Hemby Bridge Volunteer Fire Department (6628 Mill Grove Road) and the Wingate Community Center (315 W. Elm St.). Early voting hours at Monroe Library are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31, and 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 25. Other sites open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31, and 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 25. Residents can register to vote and cast a ballot at the early voting site by completing a voter registration form and providing an see NEWS, Page 3A
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identifying document showing a current address. The identifying document must be a valid North Carolina driver’s license, photo ID from a government agency, student ID with a school document showing the student’s address, or a utility bill, bank statement, payroll stub or document from any government agency showing name and current address. Call the board of elections at 704-283-3809 or email union.boe@ncsbe.gov for details.
Eagle Scout earns recognition STALLINGS – The Stallings Town Council recognized Taylor Merrell for earning his Eagle Scout Award. Merrell, a rising senior at Piedmont High School, has been involved in Boy Scouts since first grade. He renovated a courtyard at his high school, which included eight benches and multiple plants, for his Eagle Scout project. The honor student told the council he's still figuring out what he wants to do for college.
Union Academy’s CFO wins award from Business Journal MONROE – Lynn Kroeger, human resources director and chief financial officer at Union Academy, earned Nonprofit/Government Organization CFO of the Year honors from The Charlotte Kroeger Business Journal. Since joining Union Academy in 2003, she has been instrumental in developing the school’s financial infrastructure. During her tenure, enrollment has grown from 350 to nearly 2,000 students and staffing has increased from 67 to more than 350. Kroeger serves on the N.C. Charter School Advisory Board. She has won the Presidential Babcock Award for Excellence in Human Resources from The Employers Association and Paula H. Harvey HR Professional of the Year by the Union County Human Resources Association.
Crossroads Career Services offering free workshop CHARLOTTE – Crossroads Career Services is offering a free half-day workshop for jobseekers and career explorers in the Charlotte area from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Calvary Church. The Pre-Labor Day Career Workshop is open to 500 unfulfilled, employed and unemployed people who register in advance at www.Char lotte.CrossroadsCareer.org. Speakers include; • Debby Millhouse, owner of CEO Inc. • Dr. Travis Sizemore, business performance advisor with Insperity. • Woody McLendon, president of JAARS. Guests may select three career development workshops, ranging from networking tips to us-
ing social media for a job search. Visit www.Charlotte.CrossroadsCareer.org for details. Crossroads Career Services is a faith-based nonprofit that helps people to hear God calling and maximize their careers. “We are excited to bring together leaders and experts who are giving of their time, talent and experience to help others find their calling and career,” said Roger Taylor, Crossroads Career volunteer coordinator for Charlotte. Calvary Church, Central Church, Steele Creek Church of Charlotte and Transformation Church are planning and offering the workshop.
Museum hosts Pirate Day WAXHAW – The Museum of the Waxhaws invites the community to become buccaneers for a day along with 50 or more pirate re-enactors as you enjoy demonstrations of sword fights, cannon fire and bullwhips cracking. The ninth annual Pirate Day will include food, games, vendors and mermaids from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy. Admission costs $6. Pirate attire is appreciated, but not required. Call 704-843-1832 or visit museumofthewax haws.org for details.
Union County hosts expo MONROE – The 14th Annual Union County Senior Wellness Expo will feature free health screenings and about 80 agencies providing information on their services. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at the Union County Agricultural Services Center. There will be door prizes, refreshments and shuttles from the parking lot. The Council on Aging in Union County, Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center and N.C. Cooperative Extension are coordinating the event. Call the council at 704-292-1797 for details.
Governor appoints Gwyn to court vacancy RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Nathan Hunt Gwyn Jr. to preside in Union County Superior Court. Gwyn will serve as a superior court judge for Judicial District 20B, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Christopher Bragg. “Judge Gwyn is a valuable member of his community, and I am grateful he will continue to serve on the bench in this new role,” Cooper said. He has served as chief district court judge since 2011. Prior to presiding as chief judge, Gwyn practiced in a variety of roles, including: district, family, & juvenile court judge for District 20B; senior assistant district attorney for Union, Anson, Richmond and Stanly counties; and assistant district attorney for Union, Anson, Richmond, Stanly and Moore counties. Gwyn has previously worked with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and as an advisory board member with the Union County Criminal Justice Partnership Program.
Stallings candidates, including Deborah Romanow (right), and their supporters work the polls on Election Day 2013, the year Romanow was first elected. UCW file photo
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Prior to her remarks, a couple of people questioned her ethics during the public comment portion of the meeting. One resident said he was disappointed Romanow had not resigned from the board due to her residency status. Romanow acknowledged her husband has been living in Greenville since the end of April, but she is still living in Stallings through the closing of her home. “I don't think it's a criminal offense to go to Greenville and spend time with my grandson and to go away on vacation
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“We're trying to find innovative ways to work with some of the other towns,” Platé said. “They can't necessarily afford to build a building, like Monroe can, so we're trying to come up with a virtual building.” Monroe-Union County Economic Development generated $277 million in capital investment, which represented 462% of its annual goal. That was spread over 11 projects (four manufacturing, four agriculture, two logistics and one commercial). This led to the announcement of 215 new jobs. “We can not sell Union County from our desks,” Platé said. “We must go out and find those projects.” Platé's team went on recruiting trips to Alabama, California, Nevada and North
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and other situations like that,” Romanow said. “It is summer.” She invited the resident to visit her Stallings home, noting it was a wreck from packing. Mayor Pro Tempore David Scholl, who was running the meeting in Mayor Wyatt Dunn's place, told the speaker that Romanow is still a resident of the town and can serve on the council until she moves. Someone else called Romanow out for suggesting a meeting with a developer at a restaurant. Romanov responded that she lives ethically and if she eats or drinks anything in such meetings that she pays for herself. Carolina, as well as air shows in London and Paris. In the coming year, they'll head to California, Illinois, New York, Washington and Oregon, as well as Montreal, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe. “All that traveling is there to develop the pipeline with projects,” Platé said. Economic developers hit 93% of their goal, filling that pipeline with 67 potential projects. Two-thirds of those projects involved precision manufacturing. The rest encompassed agribusiness (18%), logistics (10%) and commercial (6%). “Logistics should increase as the expressway becomes a viable asset for us to develop distribution and other things around that route way,” Plate said. “Commercial, we'll always sort of lag behind that until we have a little bit more participation from the western side of the county.”
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Tips to get in, out of the DMV faster RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles experienced its busiest period of 2018 during the last two weeks of August. As a result, DMV implemented improvements to help combat the impact of this year’s summer peak season. They include express driver license services, extended hours and the opening of the state’s largest office in Charlotte. DMV also offers these tips to complete business efficiently: Go online. Many DMV services can be completed on-
line. Visit www.MyNCDMV.gov to see if you can skip an office visit and complete your transaction online. Plan your trip. If you need to visit DMV, plan your trip to ensure you have all the proper documentation needed to complete your service. Review the office visit checklist on the www.MyNCDMV.gov. Wait if you can. If your DMV service can wait until after Labor Day, postpone your visit until the summer peak season ends. Since a first-time REAL ID issuance must be completed in-person, DMV recommends customers wait until after the summer peak season to obtain one.
to bits.” Since the July 8 meeting, Horvath has written neighboring communities asking them to consider approving similar resolutions. “We understand that the county and municipalities have the right to make decisions regarding individual project requests due to whatever considerations are being proposed,” Horvath wrote in a July 10 letter to mayors and councils. “However when a rezoning request seeks to have the property move from R-40 to R-8, then the impacts have been magnified greatly.” This includes water, sewer and schools, he said. Horvath's letter prompted Stallings Councilwoman Lynda Paxton to add the item to the Aug. 12 Stallings Town Council agenda. Paxton wasn't able to attend the meeting, but she wrote her support of it in an Aug. 5 memo to council.
“I think it's important that we support our neighboring communities, in adoption of a resolution from Stallings,” Paxton wrote. “The resolution deals primarily with housing but the county allowed the property next to Woodbridge to be used as storage for dirt for construction. That has been a problem for the Woodbridge community as well as an eyesore and continues to pose a frequent traffic hazard with tracks going in and out.” Stallings Councilwoman Deborah Romanow said during the Aug. 12 meeting that she didn't support the resolution. “We are that unique town that borders municipalities from Mecklenburg County and Union County, and people pass through us. We can't do anything about that. We can't prevent them from coming into our town. With our small area plans in place, I think we committed that high-density development in certain areas of our town are the direction we wanted to go and we felt was best for the town.”
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The importance of reading by Stan Hojnacki Contributor
Reading, for most of us, is as natural and vital as breathing. Like air, words fill the world around us and we inhale them without hesitation, without even thinking: road signs, billboards, text messages, recipes, travel directions, weather reports, and on and on. The world shouts these messages at us non-stop. And we devour them. We always have or so it seems. But it isn’t so. Someone taught each one of us to read though we were so young that we can barely remember the lessons. “What sound does B make?” “Buh.” “That’s right! What about …” Reading is so ingrained in us that when the time comes we pass it along in the same way to our children. But reading is a birthright that has been denied to many of our neighbors. The illiterate, ashamed, hide their inability to read and have become invisible. But they are out there and we all are poorer for it. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that just over 10% of Union County’s 235,000 residents never walked across the stage to get their diploma or a GED. That amounts to 23,000 people who lack a basic education. You can bet that a significant number of them would not have been able to read the diploma if they had they gotten one. Poor reading skills contribute heavily to academic failure and ultimately to the decision to quit school. So what prospects exist for a person who cannot write his own name much less a resume? Low-paying manual labor? Ignorance? Homelessness? Welfare? Incarceration? And who pays for that? We all do. Solving this problem makes life better for us all. Ignoring it only makes it worse. Imagine being an immigrant plopped down in a nation that speaks, writes and reads another language. You would find yourself foundering in a sea of words that you cannot grasp: not the storm alerts that
stream across your television, nor the ingredients lists on the food you purchase or the directions that could help you find your way around. It would be like drowning. And all it would take to save you is a breath of air. For over 20 years, the Literacy Council of Union County provided that breath of air for thousands who squandered or never had the opportunity to learn to read but later found a reason to want to learn. The council operated on a shoestring budget thanks to the generous and enthusiastic efforts of a coterie of volunteers who were the front line teachers. Their only reward was the satisfaction of knowing that they— in a sense — taught someone to fish so they would never be hungry again. So it was with great dismay that I learned the board of directors of the council, facing the loss of a significant funding source, chose to abandon the mission rather than redouble their efforts to find new funding or to re-imagine council operations to fit within a more limited budget. Instead they threw in the towel at a time when an educated society is more vital than ever before. A high school education is no longer enough. College, trade schools or other vocational education is demanded to get and keep jobs that pay a living wage. Just existing day-to-day requires the ability to use computers far more powerful than the ones used by NASA to take us to the moon 50 years ago. But you have to be able to read. It is the price of admission to a life of learning. That is what has moved two former executive directors of the council – Linda Moyer and Kelly Norton – to work with Keith Adams and Common Heart to resurrect the program. If they succeed, adults in need will again be offered a leg up to a better life, and the community will be reminded we are at our best when no one is left behind. Editor's note: Stan Hojnacki, of Indian Trail, served as a member of the Literacy Council of Union County for six years and as its chairman for two.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence welcome Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, along with the family members of astronaut Neil Armstrong on July 19 to the Oval Office of the White House to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Andrea Hanks/Official White House photo
Influencer or astronaut? Forget YouTube fame; social responsibility is key to career happiness American children and teens, when asked the age-old question of what they want to be as adults, lean toward careers that could bring personal fame or are just plain fun, rather than those that might contribute to the betterment of society or lead to scientific progress. “While we’re focused on fame and fun, other countries are emphasizing discipline and a good work ethic,” says Dr. Steven Mintz, author of “Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior.” The latest example came in a survey Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Lego, where American children ages 8 to 12 picked vlogger/YouTuber as their No. 1 career choice. Chinese children, in comparison, overwhelmingly chose astronaut. The results are similar to a survey Chicago-based market-research company C+R conducted a couple of years ago. American teenagers were asked about career aspirations and the largest percentage, 20%, said they want to be an athlete, artist or entertainer. Mintz says the emphasis on fame – combined with a trend of many employers trying to create a “fun” work environment for employees – is troubling. “Is this really what success looks like in the U.S.?” he asks. “Can we reasonably be expected to compete with the Chinese in the 21st century by making the workplace fun when the Chinese, who will likely surpass the U.S. as the world’s largest economy within the next 10 years, have skyrocketed to the top through hard work and discipline?” But eschewing fun for fun’s sake doesn’t mean employees can’t find happiness at work. Mintz says that is better accomplished by creating a socially responsible workplace, which he says meshes nicely with the passion millennials and Gen Z have for social causes. Some ways to help employees find happiness and meaning on the job, he says, include:
• Establish an ethical culture. Companies should strive to create an ethical workplace culture where employees are encouraged to serve the interests of the company’s stakeholders – customers, clients and suppliers – and to do so ethically, Mintz says. Creating an ethical workplace starts with ethical values: emphasize doing what is right not wrong; doing good things not harmful ones. • Coach employees on the workplace’s values. Company leaders should engage employees in regular discussions about workplace ethics and the procedures that are designed to uphold ethical practices, Mintz says. “Employers must coach employees so they do good by being good, which means commit to ethical values,” he says. • Tap into the social conscience many employees already have. A recent survey reports that nearly one in five business-school students would sacrifice more than 40% of their salary to work for a responsible employer. “Some will work for nonprofits where they are committed to the cause,” Mintz says. “Millennials especially seek out purpose in their employment. I believe that’s because each of us is searching for happiness and greater meaning in life and our jobs provide one of the best sources to enhance our well-being.” “Although there are troubling signs in our society regarding attitudes about jobs,” Mintz says, “I am heartened by other surveys that show millennials and Gen Z really care about what a business does, whether its actions are ethical and trustworthy, and that a purpose-driven culture exists that puts benefitting society front and center in their mission statement.” About Dr. Steven Mintz Dr. Steven Mintz (www.stevenmintzethics.com), author of Beyond Happiness and Meaning: Transforming Your Life Through Ethical Behavior, has frequently commented on ethical issues in society and business ethics. His Workplace Ethics Advice blog has been recognized as one of the top 30 in corporate social responsibility. Visit www. stevenmintzethics.com for details.
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COOKING & FOOD Union County Weekly • Aug. 16, 2019 • Page 1B
There’s nothing like home cooking
Make family meals matter
Help us preserve family recipes for future generations by Adrian Garson Publisher
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can remember growing up and looking through boxes of recipe cards with my grandmother. I was fasGarson cinated with seeing the handwriting of women in my family on those 4x6 cards that were weathered by time and lots of flour. As I grew older and had a kitchen of my own, it was really important to me to have those recipes be a part of family gatherings. Once I had my own daughter, it became even more important to me for her to inherit those recipe cards, not only from my family, but my husband’s as well. I wanted her to see the handwriting of women in our family that she would never get the chance to meet. I always felt like those women would live on in our family if we cooked with their beloved recipes as much as possible. I felt so passionate about those index cards that I even had them framed and they all hang on a wall in my kitchen. I can see my great-grandmother’s handwritten pot roast recipe and my mother-inlaw’s famous chicken salad hanging up every day in my home. I even have my grandmother’s world-renowned “green stuff” recipe hanging right in the middle. If you’re from Georgia like me, then you know what I’m talking about. It occurred to me that maybe I’m not the only one out there who shares this fascination with not only the recipes, but seeing the handwriting of those who came before us. So, since I’m a publisher after all, why not collect a book full of heirloom recipes that we can share with each other? Wouldn’t it be amazing to see your mom’s hashbrown casserole recipe card in a book that will live on long after we are gone? I’d love to see page after page of those 4x6 cards and a photo of the mastermind behind that recipe side by side in a hardbound book that I can share with my family for years to come. If you are as sentimental as I am and want to share your family’s heirloom recipes with the rest of us, scan your recipe card and photo, as well as a typed version of the recipe in case the card has become less legible over time, so we can print them in our new book, “Our Shared Kitchen.” Send those scanned files over to me, adrian@cmgweekly.com. Or, if you would prefer we do the scanning, then we can schedule a time for you to come to our office and we will take care of that for you. I am really excited about “Our Shared Kitchen,” and it will be available for purchase this winter.
(Family Features) For busy families, finding time to eat together isn’t always easy, but coming together around the dinner table regularly isn’t just about keeping hungry bellies full. Family meals nourish the spirit, brain and overall health. Children who grow up sharing family meals are also more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and respect. Research has also shown that with each additional family meal shared during the week, adolescents are less likely to show symptoms of violence, depression and suicide; less likely to use or abuse drugs or run away; and less likely to engage in risky behavior or delinquent acts. In addition, adults and children who eat at home more regularly are less likely to suffer from obesity, and increased family meals are associated with greater intake of fruits and vegetables. If you struggle to make family meal time happen, try these tips from the experts at the Food Marketing Institute Foundation, creators of the National Family Meals Movement, which aims to help families reap the benefits of enjoying more meals together at home. Or you can find inspiration to make one extra family meal happen each week with recipes like these Meatballs from the family-focused cookbook “Family Table by Robert Irvine.” • Plan ahead. Prepare staples or extras of your favorite recipes that you can refrigerate or freeze to use when you’re rushed for time. • Mix and match. Challenge yourself to see how many different ways you can use a grocery item until it’s gone. • Embrace convenience. Grocery stores have many time-saving solutions, and frozen and canned produce can be quick additions to many recipes. • Incorporate the kids. Involve your children in shopping, meal planning and meal preparation whenever possible. • Make nutritional balance easy. Plan your family’s plates by making sure you are getting all the food groups over the course of the day. “By quieting the noise and being truly present with the people around us, simple tasks you might normally take for granted – like putting a good meal on the table – take on a deeper meaning,” Irvine writes in his book. “The meal ceases to be a time for physical nourishment and becomes something that feeds your family’s soul. It’s not possible to forge that kind of a connection if you’ve got one eye fixed on your smartphone at the dinner table.” flip to Page 2B for recipies
Adrian Garson is publisher of Union County Weekly.
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DINING SCORES
Meatballs Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 6 1 Spanish white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups diced bread (such as baguette) water 2 large eggs 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground veal 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 cups basic tomato sauce
Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Aug. 2 to 8: Lowest Scores • GRITS Home Cookin', 7909 Lancaster Hwy. – 91.5 Violations include: Chili in steam table was not hot enough; sliced ham, slaw, cut lettuce, sliced turkey, sliced cheese, country ham and liver mush was not held cold enough; bologna didn't have date mark; and plastic cup was in tomatoes in prep top unit.
1. In small saucepan over medium heat, sweat onion and garlic. 2. In large bowl, soak bread in water 1-2 minutes. Strain excess liquid. 3. In separate large bowl, add eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and onion-garlic mixture. Combine then add ground meat, soaked bread, extra-virgin olive oil, parsley and oregano. Mix thoroughly. 4. Divide mixture evenly to form 10-12 meatballs and use hands to roll into shape. 5. In large saute pan over high heat, brown meatballs in grapeseed oil on all sides. 6. Place browned meatballs in separate saucepot with basic tomato sauce. Bring to simmer and finish cooking, about 1 hour. Photos courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine”
Turkey Pot Pie Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 4 2 tablespoons butter 1 Spanish white onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, medium diced 3 carrots, small diced 3 cups cooked, shredded turkey (dark meat preferred) 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 4 tablespoons all-purpose four 4 cups turkey stock (or leftover gravy) 2 potatoes, peeled or medium diced 1 square prepared puff pastry 1 egg, beaten 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. 2. In medium saucepot, melt butter; add onion and sweat 4 minutes. Add celery and carrots; cooked 4-5 minutes. 3. Add turkey and cook 4 minutes. Add tarragon, parsley and all-purpose flour; cook 4 minutes. Add stock and bring to simmer. Add potatoes and simmer until fork tender. 4. Pour filling into pie pan and top with pastry. Brush pastry with egg. 5. Bake pie 20-30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Barbecue St. Louis Ribs Recipe courtesy of “Family Table by Robert Irvine” on behalf of the Food Marketing Institute Foundation Serves: 12
Indian Trail • Charanda Authentic Mexican Eatery, 6437 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Food Lion meat market, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 100 • Food Lion deli, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 99 • Food Lion produce, 5850 E. U.S. 74 – 100 • Hickory Tavern, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Kaizoku Japanese Cuisine, 6461 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Moe's Southwest Grill, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 91 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 14039 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Sileo's NY Deli, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 92 • Stone Theaters, 6449 Old Monroe Road – 99 • Sub Express, 4303 Old Monroe Road – 95 • The American Burger Company, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 94.5 Matthews • Americana Restaurant, 1628 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 96 • Ben Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant, 1806 Windsor Square Drive – 95 • Golden Corral, 11025 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • IHOP, 9253 E. Independence Blvd. – 94 • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 9623 E. Independence Blvd. – 93.5 • Pizza Hut, 11315 E. Independence Blvd. – 93.5 • Publix meat market, 3110 Fincher Farm Road – 99 • Publix seafood, 3110 Fincher Farm Road – 99.5 Monroe • Ala Azteca Butcher Shop, 2300 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95 • Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato, 2300 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99.5 • Fit You Meals, 115 W. Sunset Drive – 97 • Food Lion meat market, 801 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • Food Lion meat market, 2118 Roosevelt Blvd. – 96 • Food Lion produce, 2118 Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • Food Lion deli, 801 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95.5 • Food Lion produce, 801 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Mac's Fish and Chicken, 2399 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • New China Restaurant, 1684 W. Franklin St. – 96 • Tienda Y Taqueria Romeros, 405 1/2 Suthernland Ave. – 92.5
Barbecue Sauce: 2 cups ketchup 2 cups apple cider vingar 1 cup Dijon mustard 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper Spice Rub: 1/2 cup koser salt 1/4 cup ground mustard 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup cayenne pepper 1/4 cup ground white pepper 1/4 cup seafood seasoning 2 tablespoons ground cumin 4 full racks St. Louis-style ribs 1. To make Barbecue Sauce: In bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Transfer to thick-bottomed saucepot over medium-low heat. Allow sauce to warm and mix over heat 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove and cool. 2. To make Spice Rub: In bowl, mix salt, ground mustard, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, white pepper, seafood seasoning and cumin. Keep dry and covered until ready to use. 3. Remove silver skin from bottom side of ribs. Evenly rub each rack with 1/4 Spice Rub on top and bottom. Wrap each in plastic wrap and keep overnight in refrigerator or cooler. 4. Heat smoker with pecan or other fruit wood to 165 degrees and maintain temperature. Remove plastic and place ribs in smoker 4 hours then check doneness. Ribs should be cooked but not falling off bone. 5. Remove ribs from smoker and glaze each rack with 1/2 Barbecue Sauce. Return to smoker 30-40 minutes. Remove and glaze again with 1/2 cup sauce for each rack and cook 20 minutes. 6. Remove ribs from smoker. Allow to rest 5 minutes then cut into single or double bone sections and serve.
Stallings • Harris Teeter deli, 15080 Idlewild Road – 96.5 • Harris Teeter meat/seafood, 15080 Idlewild Road – 97.5 • Harris Teeter produce, 15080 Idlewild Road – 97 • Moochies Tavern, 15060 Idlewild Road – 95 Waxhaw • GRITS Home Cookin', 7909 Lancaster Hwy. – 91.5
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FOOD BRIEFS Festival features international cuisine, children’s activities
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Olive Garden introduces Lifetime Pasta Pass ORLANDO, Fla. – Olive Garden is bringing back its Never Ending Pasta Pass and introducing a Lifetime Pasta Pass. The Lifetime Pasta Pass includes a lifetime of unlimited servings of guests’ favorite pastas, homemade sauces and toppings, accompanied by unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks. “With the introduction of our new Lifetime Pasta Pass, we’re excited to be a part of our biggest fans’ memories around the table for years to come,” said Jennifer Arguello, executive vice president of marketing. Guests can purchase one of 24,000 Never Ending Pasta Passes for $100 (plus tax). At the time of purchase, the first 50 guests to complete their transaction and opt-in for a Lifetime Pasta Pass can upgrade for an additional $400 ($500 total, plus tax). Pasta Passes will go on sale at beginning Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. at www.PastaPass.com for 30 minutes or until they are sold out. Guests are encouraged to visit the website early to join the online waiting room starting at 1:55 p.m.
MONROE – Community Events Foundation promises food and fun at the second annual Taste of the World International Food Festival. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Monroe Plaza Shopping Center, 1600 Skyway Drive. It will include entertainment, vendors and a children's zone. Visit www.communityeventsfoundation.org for details.
Lady Go-Go preps for grand opening INDIAN TRAIL – Lady Go-Go's will soon hold a grand opening for its new permanent location. The food truck bills itself as serving “authentic Mexican street food with a vegan twist.” The grand opening will take place from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 at 3816 Sardis Church Road.
Firebirds staffer elected to hospitality board CHARLOTTE – Tammy Calhoun, director of learning and development for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has been named to the The Council of Hotel and Restaurant TrainCalhoun ers board of directors for for 2019-20. Calhoun joined Firebirds’ corporate team in 2016 to develop its talent and implement internal learning strategies and comprehensive
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training programs. For four years, she participated in the Women’s Foodservice Forum, the premier leadership development community for collective insights and connects empowering women in the foodservice industry.
Chick-fil-A adds mac & cheese to menu ATLANTA – Chick-fil-A is offering mac & cheese nationwide as a side option with any lunch, dinner or catering order. The new mac & cheese – the first permanent side added to the menu since 2016 – is a classic recipe featuring a special blend of cheeses including cheddar, parmesan and Romano. It is baked in restaurant each day. Participating restaurants across the country will also begin offering Frosted Caramel Coffee, which is available trhough Nov. 9. It is a hand-spun treat that combines Chick-fil-A’s custom blend of cold-brewed coffee with vanilla Icedream dessert and caramel syrup.
Pastry chefs: Gerald Hawkins, Gaston Country Club, Gastonia Ryan Stipp, Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville Jamie Turner, Earl’s Grocery and Soul Food Sessions, Charlotte Mary Jayne Wilson, Amelie’s French Bakery & Café, Charlotte The dishes chefs cook at regionals will determine who wins “NCRLA Chef of the Year” and “NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year.” Winners will be announced at the NCRLA Chef Showdown final event in September. Established in 1947, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association works to advance and protect North Carolina’s $23.5 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry. The association provides access to the resources and support restaurant and lodging professionals need to lead thriving businesses. To learn more about NCRLA or its membership opportunities and benefits, visit www. ncrla.org.
Chefs advance in statewide cooking competition The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association announced the 11 chefs competing in the Charlotte regional round leading up to the fourth annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, presented by Got to be NC Agriculture. The regional event takes place Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at Central Piedmont Community College. It is closed to the public. Chefs were chosen based on their performance judged by a panel of culinary experts.
A poor diet leads to bad hair days, hair loss
by Seth Newman Contributor
Eating may be a necessity, but when it comes to your teeth and gums, all that munching also can lead to quite a battle raging in your mouth. Some of those foods – especially the sugary and starchy ones – act like invading forces, feeding the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease, even as the saliva in your mouth fights back as best it can, trying to ward off the detrimental effects of the acids and enzymes. “Tooth decay can be a problem for people of all ages – children, teenagers and adults – and yet it’s completely avoidable,” says Dr. Seth Newman, an orthodontist and co-author with Dr. Steve Giannoutsos of “Giving It To You Straight: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Orthodontics But Were Afraid To Ask.” Newman and Giannoutsos say that there are plenty of ways that what’s in your diet affects not just your weight, but also your teeth and gums. “Most people know that sugar and processed snacks can lead to tooth decay, even if they don’t always avoid those foods,” Giannoutsos says. “But there are other foods that also can be troublesome, and many people may not realize that.” He and Newman provide a few tips for making sure your diet isn’t harmful to your oral health: • Watch out for bread – and chips. Chomp down on a candy bar and you might think to yourself that you better brush soon, lest the sugar go to work on your teeth before you can head it off. But the same thought might not occur to you when you’re eating breadsticks. Yet, foods that are high in carbohydrates and starches – such as bread, chips, pasta and crackers – contribute to the plaque acid that attacks tooth enamel. • Braces come with extra concerns. Beyond the usual dental care, there are additional dietary worries to consider when you have braces. People wearing braces should avoid foods
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Sugar may satisfy cravings, but your teeth could pay for it later. Adobe Stock image
that are too hard, sticky or chewy, Newman says, such as gum, nuts, corn chips, hard taco shells, hard candy and popcorn, just to name a few. • Develop good food-choice habits. When you’re grocery shopping, always check the nutrition labels. “Selecting snacks that are low in sugar can help combat tooth decay,” Giannoutsos says. “If poor nutrition continues, your oral health will decline, potentially resulting in gum disease and tooth loss.” Fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber are a good choice for improving your oral health. Examples are apples, carrots and celery. In addition, milk, cheese and other dairy products are excellent options because of the calcium, phosphate and vitamin D they contain. Finally, drink fluoridated water as much as possible. If your tap water doesn’t include fluoride, check with your dentist for a fluoride supplement. Ultimately, more is at stake than your teeth and gums. Left untreated, Giannoutsos and Newman say, oral-health problems can have a detrimental effect on your overall health, contributing to such conditions as heart disease and diabetes. That’s an additional reason why regular checkups – along with brushing and flossing – are so critical. “It’s hard to resist your inner sweet tooth, so I wouldn’t say that you should never indulge in treats,” Newman says. “But when you do, brushing your teeth as quickly as possible afterwards will help decrease the risk of decay.” About Seth Newman, DDS Dr. Seth Newman is an orthodontist and co-author, with Dr. Steve Giannoutsos, of “Giving It To You Straight: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Orthodontics But Were Afraid To Ask.” Visit www.asktheo rthos.com for details.
Poor nutrition literally impacts people from head to toe because diet can significantly affect your hair — and that includes losing it. Healthy, attractive hair is often due to a combination of factors, including genetics, physical health, hair care and eating habits. But if someone is experiencing hair breakage, hair loss, or lost luster, their poor diet may be mostly to blame, says Dr. Chris Varona, a hair restoration specialist and the owner of Varona Hair Restoration in Newport Beach, Calif. “If you’re not putting the right fuel in, your hair may not be getting the nutrition that it needs to thrive,” says Varona (www.varonahairrestoration.com). “But for some, a few simple changes in their diet can have a dramatic effect on their hair’s appearance and health. “And in many cases, if the diet deficiencies are addressed, hair loss stops or reverses.” Varona discusses the most important nutrients for healthy hair and the foods that supply them: • Essential fatty acids. These are vital for healthy skin, hair, and nails. “Omega-3 fatty acids nourish and protect hair, help in regrowth, and add a silky shine,” Varona says. “Fatty fish like salmon has lots of omega-3, and walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds and soybeans are also a good source of this healthy hair nutrient.” • B vitamins. B vitamins are essential for hair growth, provide extra support to healthy hair and help it maintain lustrous integrity. “They help create red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients to the scalp and hair follicles,” Varona says. “Many vegetarians and vegans have a deficiency of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid, important nutrients for healthy hair. You can find B6 in bananas and potatoes, B12 in meat and dairy products, and folic
acid in citrus fruits and tomatoes.” • Protein. Hair is composed of a protein called keratin. “If you’re short on protein, your hair won’t thrive,” Varona says. “Animal products like meat, fish, and eggs are a good source of protein. You can also get protein from plants, including beans, lentils, nuts, and grains.” • Vitamin D. “Vitamin D keeps the skin, bones, and hair healthy,” Varona says. “Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to hair loss. You can find vitamin D in fatty fish, liver, egg yolks, and in fortified foods like milk.” • Iron. Severe iron deficiency, also called anemia, causes hair loss in some patients. “It is especially common in women with heavy menstrual periods and is easily mistaken for female pattern baldness,” Varona says. “Meats including chicken, fish, and red meats are good sources of easily absorbable iron. Plant sources of iron include beans and lentils, dark leafy greens, and potatoes. Many breads and cereals are also enriched with iron.” • Trace minerals. These include iron, chromium, copper, zinc, iodine, manganese and selenium. “A daily multivitamin can be helpful to ensure you’re getting those vitamins and minerals that your body, and your hair, need most,” Varona says. “A healthy, well-rounded diet often contains all the foods and nutrients needed for beautiful, healthy hair,” Varona says. “A simple blood test can check for nutritional deficiencies, and if they are found, a change in diet or supplementation may improve your hair and stop hair loss.” About Dr. Chris Varona Dr. Chris Varona is a leading hair restoration specialist and the owner of Varona Hair Restoration in Newport Beach, Calif. Visit www.varonahairrestoration. com for details.
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Pet Wants offers mobile food delivery options HARRISBURG – Karyn Brown grew up in a family bakery/deli. She always knew she wanted to get back into business, but as a single parent, the timing had to be right. Her daughter, Emily, attends Wingate University, while youngest daughter, Rachel, just graduated from high school. After seeing how much the animals in her family loved Pet Wants food, Brown realized she found the perfect opportunity. She recently launched Pet Wants CabCo, a mobile business that offers free, personal delivery to Cabarrus County, as well as Indian Trail and surrounding areas. “Pets are a part of our family and we want the best for them, but the world of pet nutrition can be confusing, especially if your pet has special needs,” Brown said. “With Pet Wants, our food is fresh and high-quality and I am here to help you find a blend that will suit your individual pet’s needs.” Pet Wants’ specially crafted, private label pet food formulas are made in small batches with fresh, natural
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CHARLOTTE – Veritas Collaborative, a specialty healthcare system for the treatment of eating disorders, has opened the Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Center in Charlotte. The opening is a direct result of patient demand and community support for the approximately 416,000 North Carolinians affected by eating disorders. The center offers level of care assessments, outpatient care, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization services for children, adolescents and young adults up to age 24 impacted by eating disorders. “Residents in and surrounding Charlotte deserve appropriate access to care for eating disorders, and we’re working hard to make sure they have it,” founder and CEO Stacie McEntyre said. “Families travel far and wide to receive lifesaving eating disorders treatment, and the grand opening of our Charlotte center means treatment is now more accessible to them.” Veritas believes in treating a patient’s entire support system through family-based treatment and dialectical behavioral therapy, offering a full spectrum of care to each patient. Additionally, Veritas provides the following services: • School Instruction: Veritas offers an onsite school instructor, lifting an educational burden many families face during treatment.
• Teaching Kitchen: Patients and their families can learn new culinary skills, enjoy classes while practicing meal prepping, and the opportunity to eat meals together since mealtime can be a challenging part of recovery. • Pet Therapy: Ernie, a golden retriever certified by Therapy Dogs International, will help comfort patients, diffuse family conflicts, decrease tension and anxiety associated with therapeutic challenges, and increase patient endorphins to balance negative emotions. Veritas Collaborative opened its temporary Charlotte center in January 2018. During its first year of operation, the center saw 124 patients. About a quarter of them are males and worked through nearly 2,000 appointments. The new 8,300-square-foot center has the capacity to treat 20 patients, ranging from children to adults up to age 25. “By using a multidisciplinary approach toward treatment, we are able to provide each patient an individualized and unique treatment plan,” said Dr. Preeti Matkins, executive director of the Charlotte center. Need treatment? Individuals interested in treatment options can call Veritas Collaborative in Charlotte at 704-680-3140 and/or email charlotte@ver itascollaborative.com.
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Page 6B • Union County Weekly • Aug. 16, 2019 ninth anniversary at Monroe Fire Station No. 4. 980-298-0647 10 a.m.-noon; 3903 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe
THINGS TO DO Aug. 15
Beach Music The Catalinas perform beach music at the Town of Indian Trail's HITs After Six concert series at Crossing Paths Park. The free event includes bounce house, face painting and yard games. www.indiantrail.org 6-9 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail
Aug. 16
Ribbon Cutting Grapes Wine Bar celebrates its new location with a ribbon cutting with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. 4-4:30 p.m.; 6461 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Bingo Union County Habitat for Humanity hosts Shop & Play Bingo, which includes food and corn hole. Register at www.unionhabitat.org/bingo. 6:30-9 p.m.; 2520 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe Outdoor Movie The Town of Stallings screens the PG-rated film “Ralph Breaks the Internet” as part of its Backyard Blockbusters series at Stallings Municipal Park. www.stallingsnc.org 7:30-11 p.m.; 340 Stallings Road, Stallings
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Pub Poker Deuces Pub Poker presents Monday Night Pub Poker at Growler USA. 704-494-9445 7-10 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
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Trivia Night Big Pop Trivia presents Tuesday Night Trivia at The Trail House. 704776-4655 8-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Family Movie Mystery lovers of all ages are
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invited to a screening of Pokemon: Detective Pikachu at the Marshville Library. 704-624-2828 3 p.m.; 414 Hasty St., Marshville Book Club The book club at Union West Library discusses Kim Van Alkemade's “Bachelor Girl.” 704-821-7475 5:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail Bike Night Growler USA hosts Bike Night with drink specials. 704-494-9445 6-9 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
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Business Networking The Union County Chamber of Commerce holds its Let's Do Lunch networking event at Buffalo Wild Wings. Members pay for their own lunch. 704-289-4567 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2109 W. Roos-
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College Concert Jessie Wright Martin and John O’Brien present An Evening of Scandinavian Music at Wingate University’s recital hall. The event is free. 7:30 p.m.; 403 N. Camden Road, Wingate Want to submit? Send calendar events to justin@cmgweekly.com
LOUD&LIVE Aug. 16 • Beantown: Jason Brigner • Evening Muse: Vess, Solis & Thousand Dollar Movie; The Brummies & Thirsty Curses • Fillmore: Bad Romance (Lady Gaga tribute) • Fox & Hound: Michael Tracy • Moochies: Underground Owls • Neighborhood Theatre: Chely Wright • Pineville Tavern: The Raisin’ Cain Band • Stooges: Action Jaxxon • Southern Range: Matt & John Acoustic Duo • STATS: KRS-One • Stumptown Station: Mark & Brian • Trail House: Smokin’ Gunn • Treehouse Vineyards: Russell N Woods Trio
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Star Wars Team Trivia Charlotte presents Star Wars trivia at Hickory Tavern. Brush up on the three trilogies. 704238-9111 7-9 p.m.; 6455 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
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Anniversary Party Trail House celebrates its fourth anniversary with $4 food and drink specials. 704-776-4655 6-9 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
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Paws Awhile Children read to Pepper, a therapy dog, at Union West Library. 704821-7475 1 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail
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• Beantown: Mark Starnes and the Boys • Charlotte MCUA: Big Head Todd & The Monsters and Toad the Wet Sprocket • Evening Muse: Colby Dobbs Band; Kevin Daniel Band & Brit Drozda • Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band • Franklin Court Grille: Palmetto Road • Growler USA: Jason Brigner • Moochies: Wreckless • Neighborhood Theatre: Bakalao Stars, Mofungo, Dorian Gris & Profugos • Pineville Tavern: Apple Brothers Band • PNC Pavilion: Breaking Benjamin • Pour 64: Matthew Ablan • Queens South: Smokin’ Gunn • Southern Range: Dan Staton Duo • Stooges: Havoc • Treehouse Vineyards: Throw Back Thursday Band • Underground: The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute)
Aug. 18 • Evening Muse: Julie Dean & Kelly Hoppenjans • Fillmore: The Raconteurs • Neighborhood Theatre: The Iguanas
Aug. 20 • Charlotte MCUA: Gary Clark Jr. • Evening Muse: Jesse Lamar Williams & The Menastree Jazz Jam
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• Moochies: Shannon’s Jam • PNC Pavilion: The Smashing Pumpkins & Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Aug. 21 • Evening Muse: The Dude Ranch (Blink 182 tribute) • Trail House: FireByrd
Aug. 22 • Charlotte MUCA: Judah & the Lion • Evening Muse: Ross Newell & Oh Jeremiah • Lake View: Ryan Brooks • Neighborhood Theatre: Junior Brown & Blue Cactus • Seaboard: Colby Dobbs
Venues Charlotte • Charlotte MCUA: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Fox & Hound: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • STATS: 3425 David Cox Road • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. Indian Trail • Growler USA: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews/Mint Hill • Beantown: 130 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 6924 Albemarle Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Stallings • Lake View: 9750 Tournament Drive • Moochies: 15060 Idlewild Road Waxhaw • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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